Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
• Item: Pair of Armchairs
• Circa: 1870
• Provenance: France
• Period: 2nd Empire
• Wood: Solid walnut
• High back design
• Down swept carved scroll arms
• Acanthus leaf detail
• Newly upholstered
• “Fleur-de-lis” pale gold cotton & silk brocade upholstery
• Matching braiding
• Comfortable sprung seats
• Baluster turned legs
• Turned “H” stretchers
• Original polish & patination
• Solid in joint
• Good condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality pair of antique French walnut upholstered Fauteuil armchairs, circa 1870, which have been newly upholstered, in good condition. The chairs are constructed of solid walnut frames and feature high padded backs, supported by lovely down swept arms, which terminate in scroll ends, carved with acanthus leaves, on ring turn vertical supports. The sprung seats are extremely comfortable to sit on; they are firm and do not sag. The armchairs have been newly upholstered in top quality. The chairs have been newly upholstered in top quality pale gold “fleur-de-lis” pattern cotton & silk brocade upholstery, finished with matching braiding. The undersides of the chairs have been recovered with traditional hessian material. The chairs are raised on baluster turned legs, interspersed with block work, which are connected with turned “H” stretchers for additional support.
Dimensions:
External Height = 101.6cm or 40” or 3ft 4”
External Width = 63.7cm or 25?” or 2ft 1?”
External Depth = 70cm or 27½” or 2ft 3½”
Seat Height = 46.8cm or 18?” or 1ft 6?”
Seat Width = 51.3cm or 20?” or 1ft 8?”
Seat Depth = 53.3cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
Arm Height (Bottom) = 65cm or 25?” or 2ft 1?”
Back Height = 70cm or 27½” or 2ft 3½”
Condition Report:
These armchairs are in good condition. The chairs have been newly upholstered in top quality. The chairs have been newly upholstered in top quality pale gold “fleur-de-lis” pattern cotton & silk brocade upholstery, finished with matching braiding. Therefore the upholstery is in new, excellent & clean condition. The undersides of the chairs have also been recovered with traditional hessian material. The sprung seats are firm but extremely comfortable to sit on; they do not sag and you do not sink into the seat. The frames and arms are in good condition. The chairs sit firm on the ground and do not wobble. These chairs are well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Antique Pair of French Walnut Upholstered Fauteuil Hall Carver Arm Chairs (Circa 1870)
