Exceptional Pair of C19th French Gilt Wing Armchairs

An exceptional pair of c19th French louis xv style gilt wing armchairs with original tapestry.

Beautifully carved frames and a very elegant pair of chairs, very decorative, but also comfortable.

The gilding to the frame has aged well, there is, as you can see, ageing to the gilt and you have a choice as to leave it as it is, or it can be restored.

The frames will be cleaned and I would suggest perhaps a gilt touch up, rather than full restoration, so as not to lose the charm and their originality...but your choice, please let me know and we can discuss it.

The carving throughout the frames is very good, they are a super quality pair of original c19th chairs...and not easy to come by!

The original tapestry is in excellent condition for the age, with really just one area to the seat cushion of the chair shown on the left, there is some marking there, but I will have this professionally cleaned, so will be greatly improved, if not entirely removed...otherwise, it is in remarkable condition and has aged very well.

There is original silk to the rear of the chairs too, so they can free stand if required.

Dimensions:

Height 41 1/2” or 105.5cm

Width 27” or 69cm

Depth 26” or 66cm

Seat cushion height 18” or 46cm

Internal seat width 19” or 48cm

Internal seat depth 22” or 56cm

I can arrange delivery to most England, Wales and Scotland addresses for £75, but please send me your postcode if you are remote, or coastal as it could be more...otherwise, you are very welcome to view and collect the chairs from me in Uppingham, Rutland.

I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

Any queries about anything you have seen or about delivery, don't hesitate to get in touch.