A fauteuil is an open armchair with padded armrests designed for easy conversation in a French interior. The exposed wooden frame distinguishes it from fully upholstered chairs of later periods.

How do I spot a revival piece?

Nineteenth and twentieth-century revival chairs often use machine-cut joins or show softer timber patination compared to eighteenth-century work. Style markers like heavier gilding and nineteenth-century upholstery techniques also point to later dates.

Where should I place these chairs?

These open armchairs suit drawing rooms, studies, or bedrooms as occasional seating. Pairs look balanced flanking a fireplace or positioned near a low table.

What fabrics are used?

Upholstery materials range from historic silk damask and Aubusson tapestries to hand-stitched needlepoint panels. Many pieces also feature modern replacement fabrics applied during conservation.