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Pair of Aubusson Covered Late 18th Century Louis Xv Style Armchairs.
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Pair of Aubusson Covered Late 18th Century Louis Xv Style Armchairs.

18th century
Description

A pair of wonderfully romantic small French Louis XV style chairs with elegant, fluid lines Their frames crafted from polished hardwood (likely walnut or fruitwood) featuring a curved cabriole leg design that tapers down beautifully.

Subtle, ornate floral or scroll carvings accent the top center of the backrests and the front apron just beneath the seats.

The chairs feature animal and pastoral themed Aubusson tapestry which is fixed with classic trim along the edges. The backrests depict charming, pastoral or pictorial narrative scenes.

One prominently features a large cockerel and a cat in a rustic, outdoor setting. Another features a deer. The seats and the small padded rests on the armchairs (manchettes) are also upholstered in a coordinating dense floral and foliage pattern, pulling together muted tones of beige, green, blue, and deep red.

Firm of joint and seat but with love warn tapestry upholstery, they are the perfect small seating solution for those who would love a slice of rustic European charm in their interior

Each chair: 88cm x 60cm x 58cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated these Louis Xv Aubusson Armchairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1227910
Description
A pair of wonderfully romantic small French Louis XV style chairs with elegant, fluid lines Their frames crafted from polished hardwood (likely walnut or fruitwood) featuring a curved cabriole leg design that tapers down beautifully.
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Subtle, ornate floral or scroll carvings accent the top center of the backrests and the front apron just beneath the seats.
The English Interior
fig 1. A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests.
fig 1. Pair of Aubusson Covered Late 18th Century Louis Xv Style Armchairs.

The chairs feature animal and pastoral themed Aubusson tapestry which is fixed with classic trim along the edges. The backrests depict charming, pastoral or pictorial narrative scenes.

One prominently features a large cockerel and a cat in a rustic, outdoor setting. Another features a deer. The seats and the small padded rests on the armchairs (manchettes) are also upholstered in a coordinating dense floral and foliage pattern, pulling together muted tones of beige, green, blue, and deep red.

fig 2. A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests.
fig 2. Pair of Aubusson Covered Late 18th Century Louis Xv Style Armchairs.

Firm of joint and seat but with love warn tapestry upholstery, they are the perfect small seating solution for those who would love a slice of rustic European charm in their interior

Each chair: 88cm x 60cm x 58cm

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these Louis Xv Aubusson Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227910
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Archive I A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests.

Pair of Aubusson Covered Late 18th Century Louis Xv Style Armchairs.

Archive II A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View II
Archive III A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View III
Archive IV A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View IV
Archive V A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View V
Archive VI A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View VI
Archive VII A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View IX
Archive X A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View X
Archive XI A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View XI
Archive XII A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests. View XII
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A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests.
PAIR OF AUBUSSON COVERED LATE 18TH CENTURY LOUIS XV STYLE ARMCHAIRS.
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A pair of late eighteenth-century Louis XV style carved wooden fauteuil armchairs upholstered in floral Aubusson tapestry featuring cabriole legs and curved armrests.
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Louis XV style armchairs, commonly referred to as fauteuils, are defined by their curved frames, fluid asymmetrical lines, and signature cabriole legs. Designed during the French Rococo movement, these chairs feature padded open arms, upholstered seat backs, and decorative floral carvings along the crest rails and aprons.

Late 18th-century chairs of this style were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as walnut, beech, or oak, which allowed for intricate hand-carving. The upholstery features wool and silk hand-woven Aubusson tapestry textile panels depicting floral patterns, mythological themes, or pastoral landscapes.

Authentic 18th-century French armchairs exhibit hand-carved construction marks, mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, and slight structural asymmetries. Genuine period upholstery shows age-appropriate wool wear, thread oxidation, and signs of historical hand-stitching along the undersides.

Louis XV armchairs work effectively as statement accent pieces when placed opposite a contemporary sofa or beside a fireplace. Pairing historical curved seating with neutral walls, minimalist side tables, or streamlined modern architecture creates an engaging contrast between classic craft and modern design.

Position antique tapestry furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent fiber brittleness and fabric fading. Clean the tapestry panels gently using a soft-brushed vacuum attachment, and treat exposed timber frames periodically with natural beeswax to preserve the wood finish.
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