How do I identify a Louis XVI style armchair?

Look for straight fluted legs, carved rosette blocks at the corners, and oval or rectangular back frames. These neoclassical indicators distinguish them from earlier curved rococo designs. Craftsmen often paired these structural traits with giltwood finishes and disciplined carved ribbons or bead reels along the wooden borders.

Where should I place a gilt armchair?

These chairs function effectively as accent seating in living rooms, bedrooms, or dressing spaces where their metallic finish catches the ambient light. Their decorative backs make them suitable for placement away from walls. Pairing a single armchair with a complementary side table creates a distinct reading corner or conversational focal point.

How do I care for antique giltwood?

Dust the carved surfaces gently with a soft, dry brush to prevent accumulation in the intricate recesses of the wood. Avoid liquid cleaners and chemical polishes which can damage the delicate gold leaf. Keep the chair away from direct sunlight and excessive temperature fluctuations to protect both the wood and the historic gilding.

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A vintage gilt armchair brings gilded presence to a room, offering sculptural frames and upholstered comfort rooted in nineteenth-century French and revival design.

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Art Deco Bergere Armchairs

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Pair of Mid C19th French Gilt-wood Salon Armchairs in the C18th Louis XVI Style.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,100

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19th century

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Superb Gilt Chair

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£995

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19th century

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Antique Pair of Armchairs

From Moxhams Antiques

£5,850

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