Pair of French Armchairs in Original Paint 1900 - 1920

Name: Pair of French Armchairs in Original Paint
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233343
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleLouis XV
MaterialBeech, Paint, Textile, Gesso
ColourOff-White
MotifsCabriole legs, Padded armrests, Carved crest rail, Beaded moulding
SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This pair of French armchairs from 1900 reflects the Louis XV style, constructed from beech wood with a distressed off-white and grey painted finish. Each armchair features a shield-shaped backrest with a carved bow and crest rail, padded armrests, and cabriole legs adorned with beaded moulding and detailed carvings. The seats and backrests are freshly upholstered in a striped light blue fabric. Measuring 95 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, these armchairs offer comfortable seating for a living room, drawing room, or study. Placed in a modern interior, these armchairs bring traditional French chateau character to a seating area around a fireplace or as accent pieces in a bedroom. The weathered paint finish and delicate wooden carvings coordinate well with neutral decor or classic antique furnishings, providing functional seating that also serves as a decorative focal point.

FAQs

A fauteuil is a classical French armchair characterised by an exposed wooden frame, open sides, and padded armrests, originating in the 17th century and refined during the Louis XV and Louis XVI eras.

Traditional French armchairs feature frames carved from hardwoods such as beech or walnut, finished with hand-applied paint or gesso, and upholstered using woven textiles over natural stuffing like horsehair.

Period pieces display hand-carved frame details, mortise and tenon joinery with wood pegs, subtle asymmetry in hand-crafted elements, and natural wear across painted paint finishes.

A pair of painted fauteuils can sit opposite a tailored sofa to balance formal living spaces, or flank a console table to add classical architectural structure to contemporary rooms.

Clean the carved wooden frames using a dry microfibre cloth or gentle brush to preserve distressed paintwork, avoiding liquid cleaning agents, wax polishes, or direct heat sources.

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Pair of French Armchairs in Original Paint