A pair of French XIX Century, Louis XVI style grey painted slipper chairs, newly upholstered in Keston Blue by Colefax & Fowler.

c.1880

Measure: 75cm high (backs) x 32cm high (seats) x 45cm wide x 40cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated these French Painted Slipper Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1245605

Dealers Internal Reference

ET04447

Dealers Notes

www.eburytrading.com

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+44 (0) 207 8810881

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Description

A pair of French XIX Century, Louis XVI style grey painted slipper chairs, newly upholstered in Keston Blue by Colefax & Fowler.

c.1880

Measure: 75cm high (backs) x 32cm high (seats) x 45cm wide x 40cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated these French Painted Slipper Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1245605

Dealers Internal Ref

ET04447

About the Dealer

Ebury Trading

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United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectSlipper Chairs
Period19th century
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialCarved Wood, Paint, Fabric, Gesso
ColourCream, Blue, Gold
MotifsFluted tapered legs, Square backrest, Armless frame, Corner rosettes
SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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Louis XVI style slipper chairs are characterised by low, armless silhouettes, straight geometric frames, and Neoclassical design motifs such as fluted tapered legs and rosette carvings.

Traditional French seating from this era features solid hardwood frames, often finished with paint or gilding, paired with layered upholstery incorporating natural fibres like linen, horsehair, and woven cotton.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery on frame intersections, fluted legs with stop-fluting, and signs of layered paint or gesso wear consistent with age.

Place a pair of armless slipper chairs at the foot of a bed, within a dressing area, or flanking a hallway console table to introduce classic proportions and texture without overwhelming the space.

Dust painted timber frames lightly with a dry microfibre cloth to protect the finish, and regularly vacuum the woven upholstery using a soft brush attachment on low suction.