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Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt, Cream /Green Painted Fauteuils Armchairs

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A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style two-tone cream and green painted with parcel-giltwood carved fauteuils armchairs. The intricately carved wood frames with a padded backrest, open scrolled and padded armrests, with parcel-giltwood carved acanthus leaves and gilt 'X" cross-bands, all raised on tapered fluted legs and upholstered in a recent burgundy velvet. Paris, circa 1890-1900. Measures: Height 38 inches (96.5 cm) Width 25 inches (63.5 cm) Depth 24 1/4 inches (61.6 cm) Seat height 18 1/4 inches (46.4 cm) Notes: A fauteuil (French: [fotœj]) is a style of open-armchair with a primarily exposed wooden frame originating in France during the early 17th century. A fauteuil is made of wood and frequently with carved relief ornament. It is typically upholstered on the seat, the seat back and on the arms (manchettes). Some fauteuils have a valence front seat rail which is padding that extends slightly over the apron. The exposed wooden elements are often gilded or otherwise painted.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 24.88 in (63.2 cm)Depth: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890-1900
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly beautiful pair of armchairs. Overall condition is very good, the fabric is recent and the gilt, cream and green paint with some minor touch-ups and losses. Ready to use. Please view all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A24901stDibs: LU1796221125152
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