French Louis XVI Armchair 18th Century

Name: 18th C French Louis XVI Armchair by Henri Jacob
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1220574
Price: 2450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleLouis XVI
MaterialPainted Beechwood, Fabric Upholstery
ColourCream and Grey
MotifsFluted legs, Carved rosettes, Padded armrests, Scroll terminals
SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This 18th-century French Louis XVI armchair is an authentic piece by prominent Parisian master furniture maker Henri Jacob. Constructed from painted beechwood in a cream and grey palette, the frame displays meticulous hand-carved details including fluted tapered legs, rosettes at the corner joints, and padded armrests with scroll terminals. The upholstery consists of cream fabric patterned with small repeated floral motifs, showing minor wear and fraying near the front left arm. The wooden components exhibit an aged distressed grey finish with visible tonal variations and subtle craquelure. Practical proportions measure 93 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, making it suited for placement as a standalone seating option in a traditional living room, library, or bedroom setting.

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Louis XVI armchairs, originating in late 18th-century France, are characterised by Neoclassical restraint, featuring straight lines, symmetrical proportions, and classical motifs such as fluted tapered legs, carved rosettes, and padded armrests.

Master craftsmen typically carved these chair frames from woods such as beechwood or walnut, which were often painted in soft tones or gilded, while the upholstery incorporated woven textiles over natural horsehair and coil padding.

Authentic period pieces frequently feature hand-carved joinery, stamped makers marks on the seat rail (such as a menuisier stamp), pegged mortise-and-tenon joints, and evidence of historical hand-planing on the unexposed underside.

A painted French armchair serves as a focal accent piece alongside clean-lined modern sofas, neutral wool rugs, or contemporary artwork, balancing historical texture with minimal architectural spaces.

Keep the timber frame away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement or paint flaking, clean carved surfaces gently with a soft brush, and vacuum upholstery using a low-suction attachment.

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18th C French Louis XVI Armchair by Henri Jacob

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