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Antique Walnut Leather French Fauteuil Armchair 18th C
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for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Antique Walnut Leather French Fauteuil Armchair 18th C

18th century
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Late 18th Century French armchair, covered with nailhead trim on green leather with high arched sloping back, padded sculptural arms with shell-carved rails, on acanthus-covered cabriole legs joined by a cross stretcher with scrolled feet.

Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this French Leather Fauteuil Armchair to the 18th Century.

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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Description
Late 18th Century French armchair, covered with nailhead trim on green leather with high arched sloping back, padded sculptural arms with shell-carved rails, on acanthus-covered cabriole legs joined by a cross stretcher with scrolled feet.
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this French Leather Fauteuil Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240947
Dealers Internal Ref
10405
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs.

Antique Walnut Leather French Fauteuil Armchair 18th C

Archive II An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs. View VIII
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
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Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
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An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs.
Antique Walnut Leather French Fauteuil Armchair 18th C
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An eighteenth-century French walnut fauteuil armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass studding, carved apron details, and curved legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis XV
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsCarved apron, studding details, curved stretcher, cabriole legs

This late 18th-century French fauteuil armchair follows the Louis XV style, combining walnut timber with dark green leather upholstery and brass studding. The piece stands on acanthus-covered cabriole legs with scrolled feet, connected by a curved cross stretcher, while the seat features a heavily carved apron and the padded sculptural arms have wooden supports. Today, a seat of this scale functions well as a library chair, a desk chair in a home study, or an occasional armchair in a living room. The woodwork shows a warm brown timber tone, the leather displays a deep green colour, and the brass studding lines the perimeter of the backrest and seat. The high arched sloping back provides support, and the construction incorporates nailhead trim along the borders of the upholstery.

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A fauteuil is an open-armed armchair featuring an exposed wooden frame, originating in France during the 17th and 18th centuries. Unlike the enclosed bergere chair, fauteuils feature open spaces beneath the armrests, often showcasing carved wooden supports and decorative stretchers.

Framing was predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or beech, suitable for detailed hand-carving. Upholstery traditionally consisted of horsehair padding covered in leather, tapestry, or silk damask, secured with brass upholstery tacks.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-pegged mortise and tenon joinery, asymmetric shell or floral relief carvings, and natural wear patterns on armrests and stretchers. Evidence of hand-planed timber surfaces and historical upholstery nail placements also indicate period authenticity.

A carved leather fauteuil serves as a strong statement piece alongside modern minimalist furniture, balancing contemporary lines with historical texture. Positioned in a study or reading corner, the deep green leather and rich wood tones complement both neutral colour palettes and dark paint schemes.

Leather upholstery requires regular dusting and occasional treatment with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking. The carved walnut frame should be cleaned with a soft cloth and waxed periodically with a natural beeswax polish to protect the finish.
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