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Description

Pair of painted French chairs covered in pink velvet. The chairs have their original paint and have attractive cabriole legs with carved detail. there is foliate detail on the tops of the seat. The velvet is in good condition except for a small spot on one of the chairs (shown in picture four). They date from the late 19th century/early twentieth century.

Dimensions - 52 x 43 x 89 cms

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated these French Antique Chairs to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA992404

Description

Pair of painted French chairs covered in pink velvet. The chairs have their original paint and have attractive cabriole legs with carved detail. there is foliate detail on the tops of the seat.

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The velvet is in good condition except for a small spot on one of the chairs (shown in picture four).

Rue des Fontenelles

They date from the late 19th century/early twentieth century.

Dimensions - 52 x 43 x 89 cms

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated these French Antique Chairs to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

89cm (35.04")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA992404

About the Dealer

Rue des Fontenelles

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

Dealer Profile

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Rue des Fontenelles

Telephone 01647 432381 or 07933 200912

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Chagford
Devon
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fontenelles

Verified Since Mar 2015

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialBeech, Velvet
ColourPink
MotifsCabriole legs, Floral carved crest, Serpentine apron, Upholstered backrest
SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

French Rococo and Louis-style seating is characterised by graceful serpentine curves, cabriole legs, and intricate floral carvings that reflect the decorative arts of the 18th-century French court.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech or walnut, featuring mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved ornamentation, and traditional upholstery methods including webbed bases and horsehair stuffing.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber age, tool marks from hand-carving, period-appropriate joinery, and natural wear patterns on the painted or gilded finishes rather than uniform factory distressing.

These pieces function effectively as accent seating in contemporary rooms, providing a contrast of texture and historical form when paired with clean-lined modern furniture and neutral colour palettes.

Preservation requires keeping wooden frames out of direct sunlight, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on painted or gilded surfaces, and using professional upholstery cleaning methods suitable for delicate textiles like velvet.