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Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Armchair
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Armchair

19th century
Description

A beautiful antique French carved gilt wood armchair, dating from around the 1860-1880 period.

This is of very good quality, with gorgeous carving throughout. It sits on turned and fluted legs, with acanthus leaf carving and scrolled armrests. The proportions are very generous and this is very comfortable.

The gilt finish has just the right amount of wear, the frame is solid and perfectly distressed with a lovely patina. We have just had this re-upholstered in a cream cotton fabric.

Width – 25 inches , 63 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 53 cm

Height – 37 inches , 94 cm

Seat height – 18 inches , 46 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Louis Xvi Giltwood Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221309
Dealers Internal Reference
12912
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Description
A beautiful antique French carved gilt wood armchair, dating from around the 1860-1880 period.

This is of very good quality, with gorgeous carving throughout. It sits on turned and fluted legs, with acanthus leaf carving and scrolled armrests. The proportions are very generous and this is very comfortable.

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The gilt finish has just the right amount of wear, the frame is solid and perfectly distressed with a lovely patina.
Marylebone Antiques

We have just had this re-upholstered in a cream cotton fabric.

Width – 25 inches , 63 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 53 cm

Height – 37 inches , 94 cm

Seat height – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Louis Xvi Giltwood Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221309
Dealers Internal Ref
12912
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I An antique Louis XVI style armchair with a carved gilded wood frame, acanthus leaf armrests, fluted legs, and off-white woven fabric upholstery.

Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Armchair

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An antique Louis XVI style armchair with a carved gilded wood frame, acanthus leaf armrests, fluted legs, and off-white woven fabric upholstery.
Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Armchair
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An antique Louis XVI style armchair with a carved gilded wood frame, acanthus leaf armrests, fluted legs, and off-white woven fabric upholstery.
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Originating in 18th-century France, Louis XVI armchairs, or fauteuils, are characterized by Neoclassical restraint, featuring straight lines, geometric symmetry, fluted tapered legs, and classical motifs inspired by Greek and Roman antiquity.

These chairs were traditionally crafted from hardwoods such as beech or walnut, carved by skilled artisans, and finished with water gilding using gold leaf over a gesso base, with woven horsehair and feather stuffing for upholstery.

Authentic period examples often exhibit hand-carved joinery, pegged mortise and tenon joints, natural wear or oxidisation to the gilt finish showing red or grey bole underneath, and signs of historical re-upholstery on the underside.

Position the armchair as a standalone accent piece in a contemporary living area or bedroom, pairing its elaborate gilded frame against neutral walls, minimalist case goods, or textured natural fabrics to create balanced visual contrast.

Dust the gilt surface gently using a soft, dry squirrel-hair brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp rags which dissolve water-gesso gilding.
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