Two Fine French Louis XVI Style Silk-Upholstered Armchairs
Two Fine French Louis XVI Style Silk-Upholstered Armchairs
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Two Fine French Louis XVI Style Silk-Upholstered Armchairs
Giltwood fauteuils, having elaborately carved fanned crest with ribbons and floral motifs, over padded back, arms and seat covered in a fine silk brocade upholstery, scrolled acanthus handholds, on tapering fluted legs
Neoclassical symmetry and architectural lines
Carved wood, gilded with floral cresting and ribbon detailing
Original or period-style silk damask with vertical floral strip
Bottom cover cloth and nailhead tacking suggest traditional upholstery techniques but points to restoration or 20th c
Consistent with Parisian salon or atelier pieces
Shipping is included within the Continental US
Two Fine French Louis XVI Style Silk-Upholstered Armchairs
Giltwood fauteuils, having elaborately carved fanned crest with ribbons and floral motifs, over padded back, arms and seat covered in a fine silk brocade upholstery, scrolled acanthus handholds, on tapering fluted legs
Neoclassical symmetry and architectural lines
Carved wood, gilded with floral cresting and ribbon detailing
Original or period-style silk damask with vertical floral strip
Bottom cover cloth and nailhead tacking suggest traditional upholstery techniques but points to restoration or 20th c
Consistent with Parisian salon or atelier pieces
Shipping is included within the Continental US
43.5"h x 27.5"w x 29.5"d / seat height is 17"
43.5"h x 27.5"w x 29.5"d / seat height is 17"
These chairs are a beautiful example of the Louis XVI style, which emerged in France during the late 18th century (around 1774–1793), during the reign of King Louis XVI and the last phase of the Ancien Régime before the French Revolution. The style was inspired by Greco-Roman art, architecture, and archaeology, particularly after discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum and was popularized by Queen Marie Antoinette, who preferred its clean, geometric elegance over Rococo excess.
These armchairs are 19th-century (Napoleon III/Second Empire) or early 20th-century reproductions, made for aristocratic homes or high-society salons. During this period, there was a massive revival of Louis XVI and other French royal styles, especially in Paris, London, and later in New York.
These chairs are a beautiful example of the Louis XVI style, which emerged in France during the late 18th century (around 1774–1793), during the reign of King Louis XVI and the last phase of the Ancien Régime before the French Revolution. The style was inspired by Greco-Roman art, architecture, and archaeology, particularly after discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum and was popularized by Queen Marie Antoinette, who preferred its clean, geometric elegance over Rococo excess.
These armchairs are 19th-century (Napoleon III/Second Empire) or early 20th-century reproductions, made for aristocratic homes or high-society salons. During this period, there was a massive revival of Louis XVI and other French royal styles, especially in Paris, London, and later in New York.
Late 19th / Early 20th C
Late 19th / Early 20th C
Silk, Carved wood, Gilding/Gesso
Silk, Carved wood, Gilding/Gesso
France
France
Some natural aging to the upholstery. Some scuffs to the back of the chairs as shown in pictures. One seat dips down and could benefit from re-cushioning, but is stable.
Some natural aging to the upholstery. Some scuffs to the back of the chairs as shown in pictures. One seat dips down and could benefit from re-cushioning, but is stable.