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Pair of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a pair of antique side chairs. A superb quality French, painted solid walnut hall or occasional seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.

Appealing, solid antique chairs with fascinating details

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Original painted frame with a lightly weathered finish

Drop-in seats would benefit from re-webbing and a new cover

Elaborate seat backs, profuse with relief carved details

Arched top rail terminates in scrolled 'ears' and adorned with acanthus leaf and feather detail

Cushions with green velour upholstery sit upon a tiered apron

Raised upon front cabriole legs with pad feet, decorated to the knee - gently splayed rear legs

This is a charming pair of antique side chairs, with a decorative finish throughout. Ideally suited for reupholstering to taste, or enjoyed as they are. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Seat Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.8566

Physical Dimensions
Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these French Painted Side Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA915771
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8566
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This is a pair of antique side chairs.
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A superb quality French, painted solid walnut hall or occasional seat, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Appealing, solid antique chairs with fascinating details

fig 1. A pair of antique French painted side chairs featuring open carved scrollwork backs, olive brown velvet upholstery, and carved cabriole legs.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Original painted frame with a lightly weathered finish

Drop-in seats would benefit from re-webbing and a new cover

Elaborate seat backs, profuse with relief carved details

fig 2. A pair of antique French painted side chairs featuring open carved scrollwork backs, olive brown velvet upholstery, and carved cabriole legs.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian

Arched top rail terminates in scrolled 'ears' and adorned with acanthus leaf and feather detail

Cushions with green velour upholstery sit upon a tiered apron

Raised upon front cabriole legs with pad feet, decorated to the knee - gently splayed rear legs

fig 3. A pair of antique French painted side chairs featuring open carved scrollwork backs, olive brown velvet upholstery, and carved cabriole legs.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian

This is a charming pair of antique side chairs, with a decorative finish throughout. Ideally suited for reupholstering to taste, or enjoyed as they are. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. A pair of antique French painted side chairs featuring open carved scrollwork backs, olive brown velvet upholstery, and carved cabriole legs.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

Seat Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. A pair of antique French painted side chairs featuring open carved scrollwork backs, olive brown velvet upholstery, and carved cabriole legs.
fig 5. Pair of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8566

Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these French Painted Side Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA915771
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8566
London Fine Antiques
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A pair of antique French painted side chairs featuring open carved scrollwork backs, olive brown velvet upholstery, and carved cabriole legs.
Pair Of Antique Side Chairs, French, Painted, Hall, Occasional Seat, Victorian
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWood, Velvet, Paint
  • ColourCream, Olive Brown
  • MotifsCarved shell motif, Cabriole legs, Openwork scroll back, Velvet upholstered seat
  • SizeH 84.5 cm (33 in) x W 52.5 cm (21 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This is a pair of mid-Victorian side chairs in the French Chateau style, dating to 1850. The solid walnut frames bear an original cream paint finish with a lightly weathered look, showing a desirable aged patina throughout. The openwork scroll backs feature arched top rails terminating in scrolled ears, along with relief carved acanthus leaf, feather, and shell motifs. The drop-in seats hold olive brown velvet upholstery, sitting upon tiered aprons and raised on front cabriole legs with pad feet, accented by knee carvings, alongside gently splayed rear legs. Each chair measures 84.5 cm high, 52.5 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. These occasional seats suit placement in a hallway, drawing room, or bedroom. Solid joints and construction provide stability for daily use in the home. The velvet covers display signs of wear that invite reupholstering to personal taste, while the frames remain ready for display. The combination of carved detail and the pale cream and olive brown colour palette delivers visual interest from all angles. Buyers find these pieces functional for seating or as decorative accents within traditional interiors.

FAQs

Victorian French Revival side chairs combine 19th-century construction with 18th-century French design elements, such as Rococo scrollwork, carved shell motifs, and sweeping cabriole legs. These pieces were frequently decorated with painted or patinated finishes to emulate French court styles.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as beech or walnut for the carved frame before applying paint or gesso layers. Upholstered seats were supported by webbed construction and stuffed with natural fillings like horsehair, topped with cotton velvet or silk damask.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved detailing with subtle variations, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural wear patterns along high-contact areas of the painted finish. Inspecting the underside often reveals hand-sawn frame components and historical upholstery tacks.

These decorative seats work well positioned in entrance halls, bedrooms, or flanking a console table to introduce sculptural texture into contemporary schemes. Pairing painted timber with neutral palettes or minimalist modern artwork highlights their carved silhouettes.

Dust painted wood frames regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes that could strip historic paint layers. Velvet seats should be gently brushed using a soft-bristle clothes brush to clean dust without damaging the pile.
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