Sold: French Louis Style Armchairs 1940 - 1960

Name: French Louis Style Armchairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1234005
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1940 - 1960
StyleLouis XV Style
MaterialLinen, Wood, Paint
ColourBeige, Off-White
MotifsCabriole legs, Moulded timber frame, Padded armrests, Channelled backrest
SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

This pair of French Louis style armchairs from 1960 exhibits a classic Louis XV design aesthetic, complemented by matching stools upholstered in a multi-coloured plaid fabric featuring orange, red, green, and blue checks. The chairs are constructed from wood with an off-white and beige distressed paint wash finish on their crisply carved frames and cabriole legs. Additional visible details include padded armrests, channelled backrests, and moulded timber framing, along with a small tear on the top of an armrest and upholstery that shows signs of needing a clean or recover. Each armchair measures 92 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 90 cm deep, offering comfortable seating for reception rooms or living spaces. These items suit traditional interior settings in a home today, providing functional lounge seating with a distinct French chateau character.

FAQs

Louis XV style seating, prominent in the mid-18th century, is characterised by curvilinear shapes, delicate asymmetrical carvings, exposed timber framing, and slender cabriole legs without stretchers.

Traditional French bergere armchairs were constructed using hardwood frames, typically beech or walnut, combined with natural coil springs, jute webbing, horsehair padding, and linen, cotton, or silk velvet upholstery.

Period pieces feature hand-carved details, pegged mortise and tenon joints, natural wear patterns on structural contact points, and traditional upholstery techniques visible along the underside.

Position these armchairs alongside low-profile modern sofas or architectural modern lighting to create contrast, using neutral tonal fabrics to ground the detailed timber frame within contemporary color schemes.

Vacuum upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment, clean timber frames with a dry microfiber cloth, avoid chemical detergents on distressed finishes, and keep seating out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.

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