How do I identify a Louis XVI style chair?

Louis XVI style seating is distinguished by straight fluted legs, symmetrical geometric proportions, and rectangular or oval backs. These design elements contrast sharply with the curving asymmetry of earlier Rococo forms. Craftsmen often incorporated classical motifs such as acanthus leaves, ribbons, and urns into the carved wooden frames during revival periods in the nineteenth century as well as the original eighteenth-century epoch.

Can these chairs be used for everyday dining?

Dining sets in this category provide functional seating around a table, though their delicate gilded surfaces require careful handling. Many salon and side chairs were built primarily for decorative entertaining rather than heavy daily wear. Checking the structural joints and frame stability helps determine whether a specific set suits regular domestic use or lighter occasional placement.

What is the difference between an armchair and a bergère?

Standard armchairs feature open wooden sides between the armrest and the seat rail. A bergere encloses the seated occupant with solid upholstered sides. This enclosed construction provides a more sheltered seat, frequently paired with a down-filled cushion for added comfort.

How should I care for antique giltwood?

Giltwood surfaces require gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush or cloth to prevent moisture damage to the delicate gold leaf. Avoid liquid cleaners, polishes, and abrasive cloths entirely. Keeping the furniture away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity protects both the underlying gesso and the metallic leaf from cracking or lifting.

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A carved gilded chair brings immediate formal presence to a room through bright metallic surface work and shaped timber framing.

18th century

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Important 18th Century Circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

From Royal House Antiques

£12,000

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Superb Pair French Gilt Fauteuils Chairs

19th century

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Superb Pair French Gilt Fauteuils Chairs

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£995

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18th century

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A Rare Pair of 18th Century Barocchetto Arm Chairs

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£4,850

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19th century

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Fabulous Pair of Large Giltwood Gainsborough French Salon Armchairs 19th Century Gilt Hepplewhite Arm Chairs Fauteuils

From CJ Antiques

£4,975

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Rare Louis XVI Style French Gilt Wood Salon Suite, 1880

19th century

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Rare Louis XVI Style French Gilt Wood Salon Suite, 1880

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£22,000

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19th century

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Fine Quality Pair of William and Mary Style Giltwood Arm Chairs, C19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,500

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19th century

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Gilt Curule Stool

From Spencer Robertson Antiques

£4,900

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1900 - 1920

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A Queen Anne Style Parcel Gilt Armchair

From Ebury Trading

£1,100

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19th century

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Set of Four 19th Century Gilded Salon Side Chairs

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,500

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18th century

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Large Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Armchairs

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£4,500

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Children join the seating arrangements through diminutive nineteenth-century salon chairs built precisely to scale for young residents of grand houses.

19th century

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Marlborough House Wing Armchair

From Dean Antiques Ltd

£6,500

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19th century

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Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century

From H & H Gallery

£2,500

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19th century

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Pair of Victorian Giltwood Salon Chair

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£1,450

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19th century

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A Pair of Savonarola Chairs.

From Cavers Antiques

£450

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Gilt Walnut Bedroom Chairs

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£395

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19th century

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A French Walnut Arm Chair

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£975

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Carved Gilded Chair

Important 18th Century Circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

Superb Pair French Gilt Fauteuils Chairs

A Rare Pair of 18th Century Barocchetto Arm Chairs

Fabulous Pair of Large Giltwood Gainsborough French Salon Armchairs 19th Century Gilt Hepplewhite Arm Chairs Fauteuils

Rare Louis XVI Style French Gilt Wood Salon Suite, 1880

Fine Quality Pair of William and Mary Style Giltwood Arm Chairs, C19th Century

Gilt Curule Stool

A Queen Anne Style Parcel Gilt Armchair

Set of Four 19th Century Gilded Salon Side Chairs

Large Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Armchairs

Marlborough House Wing Armchair

Pair of Rococo Style Gilt Wood Side Chairs, Late 19th Century

Pair of Victorian Giltwood Salon Chair

A Pair of Savonarola Chairs.

Pair of Gilt Walnut Bedroom Chairs

A French Walnut Arm Chair

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