ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI-STYLE SALON CHAIR. GILDED ROCOCO DECORATION. 19th c





An antique French Louis XVI- s tyle, neo-classical salon chair with typical fluted legs and classical, rococo motif decoration. Sourced from a reputable French dealer. Antique French Louis XVI- s tyle, neo-classical salon chair. Is something of a decorator's piece, harking back to the decadent days of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in France, and Casanova in Venice towards the end of the 18th c. Although Louis XVI only reigned from 1771 - 1793, the distinctive neo-classical style that took his name endured well into the 19th c. This pretty salon chair dates to the second half of the 19th c. With distressed patination to its gilded finish commensurate with age. It still retains its original pink velvet padded cushion, and 22 of the original 28 buttons. With its straight, fluted, tapering legs and back ribs inspired by Ancient Roman and Greek columns, and its geometric, angular frame decorated with classical laurel leaf, flowing ribbon, floral motifs and finials, it displays seminal Louis XVI style. Recently sourced from a highly reputable French dealer, this chair is something of a decorator's piece in original condition with no restoration. Please look carefully at the images as they form part of the description. COLLECTION IN PERSON POSSIBLE FROM SW LONDON. You can follow us around France and the Med on Instagram at lacewingprovencal. Or, around India at lacewinginteriors. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antique Furniture\Chairs". The seller is "lacewing-provencal" and is located in this country: GB.
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- Features: ROCOCO DETAILING
- Seating Capacity: 1
- Item Width: 42 cms
- Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
- Item Length: 48 cms
- Item Height: 90 cms
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Material: TRADITIONALLY, MAHOGANY OR FRUITWOOD.
- Colour: Gold
- Year Manufactured: 1875
- Upholstery Fabric: Velvet
- Item Weight: 4.6 Kgs.
- Assembly Required: No
- Finish: GILDED
- Additional Parts Required: No
- Brand: Antique
- Style: Louis XVI
- Antique: Yes
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Room: Any Room
- Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
- Type: LOUIS XVI-STYLE SALON CHAIR