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Outstanding Pair of Large French Gilt Armchairs, Throne Chairs C.1880
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Outstanding Pair of Large French Gilt Armchairs, Throne Chairs C.1880

19th century
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Outstanding Large Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Armchairs c.1880 with beautiful carved foliate decoration to the crest, chair back, legs & seat rail.

Shapely cabriole leg terminating in hoof foot.

Traditionally upholstered & with a light cream damask cover.

A fabulous pair of armchairs in wonderful condition.

Dimensions:

Width 28 1/2 inches (72.5cm) across arms.

Height 46 inches (117cm

Depth of seat 26 inches (66cm)

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Charnwood Antiques has dated these French Giltwood Armchairs to the 1880s.

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Outstanding Large Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Armchairs c.1880 with beautiful carved foliate decoration to the crest, chair back, legs & seat rail.

Shapely cabriole leg terminating in hoof foot.

Traditionally upholstered & with a light cream damask cover.

A fabulous pair of armchairs in wonderful condition.

Dimensions:

Width 28 1/2 inches (72.5cm) across arms.

Height 46 inches (117cm

Depth of seat 26 inches (66cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated these French Giltwood Armchairs to the 1880s.

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A pair of late 19th-century French giltwood armchairs featuring carved scrolled crestings and upholstered in cream patterned damask fabric.
Outstanding Pair of Large French Gilt Armchairs, Throne Chairs C.1880
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Late 19th-century French giltwood armchairs, often crafted in the Louis XV Revival style, feature heavily carved wooden frames coated in gold leaf or gilt finish. Known as fauteuils when designed with open sides and padded armrests, these chairs reflect the opulent decorative tradition popular during the French Second Empire and Third Republic eras.

Traditional giltwood seating typically features a carved hardwood substrate, such as beech or walnut, coated with gesso, a smooth plaster base. Gold leaf is applied over this ground using water or oil gilding techniques, accompanied by traditional upholstery incorporating coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and luxury fabrics such as silk damask.

Authentic late 19th-century pieces exhibit hand-carved frame details with subtle organic variations, legitimate surface wear revealing red or grey bole beneath the gilding, and period upholstery frame construction on the underside. Modern cast or machine-carved reproductions generally lack this depth of relief and natural patination.

A pair of giltwood armchairs serves as a dramatic architectural accent when placed opposite a modern neutral sofa or framing a fireplace. Pairing ornate gilded frames with contemporary artwork, muted floor coverings, or tailored linen window treatments balances the visual weight while highlighting the detailed craftsmanship.

Clean giltwood frames using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or feather duster, avoiding water or liquid chemical solutions that dissolve the water-soluble gesso ground. Keep fabric away from direct sunlight to prevent silk fibres from weakening, and dust upholstery delicately using a soft brush vacuum attachment.
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