Louis Xv Giltwood Armchair 1900 - 1920

Name: Pair of Carved and Giltwood Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA639
Price: 800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Louis XV style armchair, commonly known as a fauteuil, is characterised by soft asymmetry, curvilinear frames, cabriole legs, and carved decorative motifs such as foliage and floral cresting. Originating in 18th-century France, these chairs emphasise comfort with padded seats, backs, and armrests.

Traditional giltwood seating is crafted from hardwood frames, often beech or walnut, coated in layers of gesso plaster. Gold leaf is meticulously hand-applied over the gesso, and the frames are upholstered with woven wool or silk tapestries depicting floral, pastoral, or figural scenes.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved timber joinery with wooden pegs, natural wear through the gilding revealing underlying red or yellow bole clay, and evidence of historic hand-woven tapestry work secured with iron or copper upholstery tacks.

An ornate giltwood armchair functions as a striking statement piece when contrasted against minimalist architectural backdrops or paired alongside contemporary neutral sofas. Positioning the chair in a foyer, study, or bedroom corner allows its detailed silhouette to stand out.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that degrade gold leaf and gesso. Tapestry upholstery requires protection from direct sunlight to prevent fibre fading and should be vacuumed delicately using a low-suction brush attachment.

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Pair of Carved and Giltwood Chairs