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Pair of French Walnut Bedroom Chairs
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Pair of French Walnut Bedroom Chairs

19th century
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​Fine Pair of French Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Fauteuils / Armchairs

​A truly exceptional pair of French late 19th-century fauteuils (open armchairs) in the elegant Louis XV Rococo taste. Superbly hand-crafted from French walnut, this matching pair boasts outstanding color, rich warm tones, and a wonderful natural patina throughout.

​The sculpted frames feature beautifully shaped serpentine top rails, centered by finely carved rocaille shell and scrolling acanthus crestings. The swept arm supports feature traditional padded armrests (manchettes) leading down to serpentine seat rails with carved central motifs, all raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in scrolled whorl feet.

​Both chairs are in great condition frame-wise, remaining strong, sturdy, and tight in the joints. They come upholstered in a classic, high-quality red patterned damask/jacquard fabric that complements the warm timber tones wonderfully. The upholstery remains in clean, highly presentable order, making this pair ready for immediate placement in a country manor house, town residence, or boutique interior setting.

​Condition:

In excellent antique condition. The solid walnut frames retain a brilliant natural color and soft wax patina with only light, expected historical marks consistent with age. Joints are sound and tight. Upholstery is clean, fresh, and in good order throughout.

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Collectable Interiors has dated this French Walnut Armchairs Pair to the 19th Century.

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​Fine Pair of French Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Fauteuils / Armchairs
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​A truly exceptional pair of French late 19th-century fauteuils (open armchairs) in the elegant Louis XV Rococo taste.
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Superbly hand-crafted from French walnut, this matching pair boasts outstanding color, rich warm tones, and a wonderful natural patina throughout.

fig 1. A pair of French carved walnut armchairs upholstered in patterned red fabric with cabriole legs and scrolled cresting.
fig 1. Pair of French Walnut Bedroom Chairs

​The sculpted frames feature beautifully shaped serpentine top rails, centered by finely carved rocaille shell and scrolling acanthus crestings. The swept arm supports feature traditional padded armrests (manchettes) leading down to serpentine seat rails with carved central motifs, all raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in scrolled whorl feet.

fig 2. A pair of French carved walnut armchairs upholstered in patterned red fabric with cabriole legs and scrolled cresting.
fig 2. Pair of French Walnut Bedroom Chairs

​Both chairs are in great condition frame-wise, remaining strong, sturdy, and tight in the joints. They come upholstered in a classic, high-quality red patterned damask/jacquard fabric that complements the warm timber tones wonderfully. The upholstery remains in clean, highly presentable order, making this pair ready for immediate placement in a country manor house, town residence, or boutique interior setting.

fig 3. A pair of French carved walnut armchairs upholstered in patterned red fabric with cabriole legs and scrolled cresting.
fig 3. Pair of French Walnut Bedroom Chairs

​Condition:

In excellent antique condition. The solid walnut frames retain a brilliant natural color and soft wax patina with only light, expected historical marks consistent with age. Joints are sound and tight. Upholstery is clean, fresh, and in good order throughout.

Date of Manufacture

Collectable Interiors has dated this French Walnut Armchairs Pair to the 19th Century.

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A pair of French carved walnut armchairs upholstered in patterned red fabric with cabriole legs and scrolled cresting.
Pair of French Walnut Bedroom chairs
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric
  • ColourRed, Warm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved cresting, Padded armrests, Scrolled feet

French Louis XV style armchairs, often referred to as fauteuils, are defined by their curved wooden frames, cabriole legs, and intricate hand-carved decorative cresting popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These chairs were constructed using solid walnut timber for the carved frame, assembled with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and upholstered using natural padding, coil springs, and woven textiles.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-carved wood accents showing subtle variations, traditional joinery techniques, natural patination on the walnut timber, and traditional upholstery construction underneath.

A pair of carved French chairs can serve as accent seating in a primary bedroom suite, flank a side table in a hallway, or provide textural contrast when placed alongside modern living room furniture.

Dust the walnut frame regularly with a lint-free cloth and apply beeswax polish along the grain annually, while vacuuming the upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment to remove dust.
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