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Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900

$6,000per set
£4,511.52per set
€5,238.96per set
CA$8,378.87per set
A$9,292.79per set
CHF 4,880.12per set
MX$114,122.09per set
NOK 61,777.67per set
SEK 58,257.17per set
DKK 39,088.44per set
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About the Item

An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames decorated with carved & molded foliate motifs, showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by padded armrests terminating to carved grips over generously proportioned seats, raised overall on toupie supports.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Repaired: The front support of one fauteuil with an earlier repair, slightly skewed backwards but very stable. Wear consistent with age and use. Both frames are structurally sound, the front support of one fauteuil with an earlier repair now slightly skewed backwards but remains stable. Areas of rubbing to gilding consistent with age & use, refreshed over time using various applications.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728330778422

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