Pair of Gorgeous Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs Striped Upholstery
About the Item
- Creator:Century Furniture (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Seat Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1990
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition. No major issues but normal wear and signs of use.
- Seller Location:Swedesboro, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2091339485042
Century Furniture
Known for its durable vintage display cabinets, nightstands and dressers made of cherry, oak, walnut and more, Century Furniture of Hickory, North Carolina, began as an upholstered goods company in 1947 but added case goods and sophisticated mahogany dining-room furnishings shortly thereafter.
Launched by Harley Ferguson Shuford Sr., a Hickory native who was born to a family of textile mill owners, Century Furniture was intended to be “the best furniture company in the world.” With respect to speed and efficiency, the brand found its footing midway through production on a government contract that Shuford had secured in the early days to manufacture thousands of five-drawer chests. The effort was significant, but it was also a teachable moment as far as Shuford and his team’s learning the ropes of running a factory.
After hiring designer Raymond K. Sobota in 1950 and introducing the enormously popular Citation Collection in 1954, Century established its reputation as a leader in stylishly designed high-quality furniture. Sobota had furniture in his blood — after graduating from Kendall College of Art & Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he worked for his uncle Karl Schmidt, who was at the time a well-known furniture designer for Berkey and Gay and other makers in the Grand Rapids area, then known as America’s furniture capital. Sobota soon launched his own studio, designing furniture as a freelancer for various local manufacturers. Shuford found him by happenstance, journeying to Michigan’s second-largest city to offer a job to another designer who turned him down but recommended Sobota instead.
Century’s Citation line — a sizable collection for the brand that spanned furnishings for the bedroom, dining room and more — is revered in the world of vintage mid-century modern furniture collectors. The pieces sold very well during the 1950s, and the line is an oft-cited success story for Sobota, who would go on to win awards for his work and whose own catalogue of designs for the brand is massive.
In his 40-year career at Century, until he retired in 1995, he designed well over 100 furniture lines. Sobota’s nightstands, cabinets, side tables and more are characterized by his interest in Asian design, distinctly and brilliantly expressed in his Hollywood Regency–style Chin Hua line, which debuted during the 1970s. With its geometrically decorative brass drawer pulls and door handles as well as dining-chair seat-back carvings — all inspired by Asian motifs — this collection has rendered vintage pieces that saw Century’s craftsmen working with alluring ebonized walnut and more, some of the company’s most sought-after work today.
Also in the 1970s as well as in the 1980s, Manhattan interior designer Jay Spectre introduced an Art Deco–informed spirit at Century Furniture, creating oversize, inviting lounge chairs and bentwood benches that featured plush tufted leather cushions. Spectre’s Eclipse collection was at one point among the largest-selling lines for the brand.
Century licensed collections with celebrity interior designers such as Thomas O’Brien, Charlotte Moss and Bunny Williams among others. In 2013, when Alex Shuford III was named president of Century Furniture, the move marked the succession of the third generation to lead this company, which is today one of the world’s largest privately held manufacturers of high-end furniture.
Find Century Furniture lounge chairs and dining chairs as well as vintage mid-century modern credenzas, dressers and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Swedesboro, NJ
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
- Gorgeous Pair Silk Damask Upholstered French Louis XV Style ArmchairsLocated in Swedesboro, NJThis is a superb pair of silk damask upholstered and nailhead trimmed armchairs in the Louis XV style. The chairs are in good condition and very fresh and clean. They are used so the...Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsWalnut
- Pair of Louis XV Style Tapestry ArmchairsLocated in Swedesboro, NJPair of Louis XV style armchairs with machine upholstery and nailhead trim.Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsTapestry, Wood
- Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style ArmchairsLocated in Swedesboro, NJCarved distressed frames. Upholstered seats, backs and arm rests. 40" h x 27" w x 28 1/4" d. Seat height 19". Condition Scratches. Stains to upholstery. Minor pulls to upholstery.Category
1990s Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsWalnut
- Pair of Distressed Painted French Carved Louis XV Armchairs, Circa 1930sLocated in Swedesboro, NJFor customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsWalnut
- Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Armchairs Fauteuils circa 1950sLocated in Swedesboro, NJFor customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsWalnut
- Pair Carved Painted French Louis XV Style Armchairs, Circa 1960Located in Swedesboro, NJThis is a beautiful pair of chairs. They are designed in the French Louis XV style in an antique distressed white pant. The upholstery is good but not perfe...Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsWalnut
- Pair of Elegant French Walnut Louis XV ArmchairsLocated in Hopewell, NJPair of French Louis XV style walnut carved open armchairs with a lovely shaped back and newly upholstered seat, arms and backs. Can also be used as end accent dining chairs or in a ...Category
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Walnut
- Pair Antique French Louis XV Armchairs with Tapestry UpholsteryLocated in Dallas, TXPair Antique French Louis XV armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut, and features exquisitely formed frameworks with subtly arched seatback crowns, graceful...Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsTapestry, Walnut
- Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs ~ FauteuilsLocated in Dallas, TXPair 19th century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils are a great choice for a comfortable seating group while providing subtle style and timeless design! handcrafted from s...Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsWalnut
- Pair of Early 1900's French Walnut Louis XV Style ArmchairsLocated in London, Park RoyalA pair of Louis XV style hand-carved solid walnut Armchairs circa early 1900's, from France. The chairs have some pretty detailing in the fine carving on the chairs featuring small f...Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Wood
- Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut ArmchairsLocated in Rio Vista, CAFabulous pair of French carved walnut fauteuils made in the Louis XV style featuring a Chinese silk style upholstery with an antique look. Newly upholstered with a rich fabric that d...Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsWood, Fabric, Upholstery
- Louis XV French Armchairs, a PairLocated in Bradenton, FLA pair of French Louis XV style fauteuils a la Reine. Seats are upholstered in a silken striped brocade secured with braided gimp. A classical floral vase and ribbon motif is superim...Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
MaterialsFabric, Wood