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Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Armchairs with a Gold Leaf Finish

$6,000per set
£4,535.26per set
€5,211.82per set
CA$8,354.96per set
A$9,294.55per set
CHF 4,872.32per set
MX$113,577.18per set
NOK 62,042.94per set
SEK 58,404.84per set
DKK 38,904.23per set
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About the Item

Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style armchairs. These carved wood chairs are in a gold leaf finish and are known as marquise due to their extra wide seat, typically wider than they are deep, they were originally designed to accommodate wide dresses. These marquise are very nicely carved and have a wonderfully worn gilded finish, with good patina. The upholstery is old and has not been changed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. This is an old finish with a lot of the gold rubbed down the the under finish They are being sold for the frames only, they have not been reupholstered.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU98973230842

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