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A Beautiful French Carved Rosewood Armchair
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A Beautiful French Carved Rosewood Armchair

19th century
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A beautiful french carved rosewood armchair

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Carved Rosewood Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA566064
Description
A beautiful french carved rosewood armchair
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Carved Rosewood Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA566064
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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A 19th-century French carved rosewood armchair featuring floral tapestry upholstery, padded armrests, and cabriole legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century French carved rosewood armchair featuring floral tapestry upholstery, padded armrests, and cabriole legs.

A Beautiful French Carved Rosewood Armchair

Archive II A 19th-century French carved rosewood armchair featuring floral tapestry upholstery, padded armrests, and cabriole legs. View II
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Archive V A 19th-century French carved rosewood armchair featuring floral tapestry upholstery, padded armrests, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French carved rosewood armchair featuring floral tapestry upholstery, padded armrests, and cabriole legs. View VI
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 143
Items Sold 954
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French carved rosewood armchair featuring floral tapestry upholstery, padded armrests, and cabriole legs.
A BEAUTIFUL FRENCH CARVED ROSEWOOD ARMCHAIR
Ref: SA566064
A 19th-century French carved rosewood armchair featuring floral tapestry upholstery, padded armrests, and cabriole legs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialRosewood, Tapestry Upholstery, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown, Terracotta
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved cresting, Floral tapestry, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This 19th-century French Rococo Revival armchair is constructed from dark brown rosewood with an ornate wooden frame. The piece features a high, arched backrest, carved cresting at the top, and scrolled padded armrests. Both the backrest and seat are upholstered in a patterned tapestry featuring terracotta and beige vertical stripes, intricate scrollwork motifs, and central embroidered floral arrangements in white and green. The structural framework incorporates sculptural cabriole legs with carved detailing at the knees and scrolled feet, along with exposed wear on the fabric along the front edge of the seat. The chair measures 114 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 63 cm deep. It functions as a comfortable seating option for a living room, study, or bedroom in a period-style home interior.

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French Rococo style armchairs, often referred to as fauteuils, originated in the 18th century and experienced popular revivals throughout the 19th century. They are characterised by flowing curves, carved floral detailing, cabriole legs, and upholstered backrests and armrests.

Craftsmen primarily utilised fine hardwoods such as dark rosewood, mahogany, and walnut for the exposed timber frame. Upholstery traditionally incorporated horsehair padding, natural jute webbing, and hand-woven tapestry or velvet fabrics featuring intricate floral or heraldic patterns.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved decorative crests, smooth cabriole legs, and precise joinery such as mortise and tenon joints visible underneath. Look for natural wear along armrest pads, original webbing beneath the seat frame, and rich graining typical of genuine rosewood or mahogany timber.

Position the armchair as a focal point in a quiet corner, beside a fireplace, or alongside modern neutral sofa units to create visual contrast. Pairing ornate carved woodwork with minimalist architecture or subdued wall colours highlights the historical craftsmanship of the seat.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the rosewood. Vacuum the textile upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, keeping the chair away from direct sunlight and heat radiators to prevent fabric fading or timber warping.
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