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Pair of Pretty Antique French Armchairs
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Pair of Pretty Antique French Armchairs

19th century
Description

These beautiful French Fauteil armchairs are a really pretty pair in excellent condition having been recently reupholstered in a Clarke & Clarke Cotton fabric, Forester Plum which is part of their Sherwood collection.

The chairs retain their original gilding which has a wonderful rich gold colour and a good antique patina. The frames and upholstery are all totally sound and ready for use in the home.

PROVENANCE.

These chairs originated from the residual contents of Corby Castle in Cumbria.

They measure 70 cms wide by 60 deep overall. The height is 96 cms and the seat height is 47 cms from the floor with 53 cms between the arms and 48 cms deep.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £75 plus vat to most destinations.

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Rams Head Antiques has dated these French Louis XVI Armchairs to the 1890s.

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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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These beautiful French Fauteil armchairs are a really pretty pair in excellent condition having been recently reupholstered in a Clarke & Clarke Cotton fabric, Forester Plum which is part of their Sherwood collection.
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The chairs retain their original gilding which has a wonderful rich gold colour and a good antique patina.
Rams Head Antiques

The frames and upholstery are all totally sound and ready for use in the home.

fig 1. A pair of carved giltwood French armchairs featuring oval medallion backs and floral patterned plum-coloured upholstery.
fig 1. Pair of Pretty Antique French Armchairs

PROVENANCE.

These chairs originated from the residual contents of Corby Castle in Cumbria.

They measure 70 cms wide by 60 deep overall. The height is 96 cms and the seat height is 47 cms from the floor with 53 cms between the arms and 48 cms deep.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £75 plus vat to most destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these French Louis XVI Armchairs to the 1890s.

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A pair of carved giltwood French armchairs featuring oval medallion backs and floral patterned plum-coloured upholstery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XVI
  • MaterialGiltwood, Upholstered Fabric, Timber
  • ColourGold, Pink, Purple
  • MotifsOval medallion back, Fluted tapered legs, Carved giltwood frame, Padded armrests

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Louis XVI seating is defined by a return to neoclassical symmetry, straight lines, and classical motifs. Common features include oval or rectangular backrests, stop-fluted tapered legs, and carved mouldings inspired by Greco-Roman architecture.

Frames were typically carved from hardwoods such as beech or walnut before being prepared with gesso and layered with gold leaf. Upholstery originally consisted of natural materials including horsehair stuffing, jute webbing, and silk, damask, or tapestry fabrics.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, peg construction, and natural wear to the gilded gesso surface. The underside of the frame often displays tool marks, oxidised timber, and traditional upholstery tacking rather than modern staples or machine-made screws.

Place a pair of French armchairs opposite a contemporary sofa to create visual balance through contrasting textures and eras. Pairing ornate gilded frames with neutral walls or minimalist architectural elements allows the intricate craftsmanship to stand out.

Giltwood frames should be cleaned gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or brush, avoiding water or chemical cleansers that dissolve gold leaf or gesso. Fabric upholstery requires light vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and immediate spot-cleaning using dry cleaning methods for liquid spills.
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