Regency Louis XV Style Marquise Chair, Settee

View Similar Items

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee

Louis XV Style French Caned Settees

French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee

Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Painted Settee

Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Settees

19th Century Louis XV style settee

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee

Louis XV Style Carved Creme Paint Decorated Settee

French Louis XV Style Carved Fruitwood & Cane Settee

French Louis XV Walnut Settee

Antique French Louis XV Settee

French Louis XV Upholstered Settee

About the Item

The Regency style started in 1720, until Louis XV was of age to rule without his Regent. It was when he was considered adult at 15. It’s a very nice period style-wise transitioning from Louis 14 to Louis 15. This Marquise armchair is a very wide Fauteuil, it was designed for the ladies fashion for the very large dresses with Panier's (hip basket-like undergarments of whalebone) which made it difficult to even pass through doors, so they went sideways. They are now, today, large enough for two good friends. The measurement between arms is 37" compared with an average armchair of the period being 20" between the arms. The sculpting on this is beautifully detailed, with gorgeous acanthus leaf sculpted boldly. We had sabots made for the feet in gilt bronze. The Marquise (1720s) was one of the many French ideas of the 18th century which are remarkable and remain so desirable as well as the Pompadour secretary-desk (1740) and Sevres Porcelain (1738). The Marquises are, whether from the Regency or later Louis XV time, virtually impossible to find. They were lost in the revolution and also by their nature, with heavy use and often a pair of intimate friends sharing them, also perished from heavy use. Due to the heavy use of all armchairs in the 18th century, they were created with two complete sets of seat bottoms, seat backs and armchair cushions. One for winter, one for summer, so they could be deep cleaned, in tones reflecting the season. Here, on the listing above for example, the summer upholstery fabric is the timeless Rubelli San MarCo, 100% silk damask. The winter cushions are upholstered Leopard print on hairy horsehide ( images 11 & 12 ). We had found, in the Musee des arts Decorative part of the Louvre museum, an armchair (on the cover of their book, image above) that was used as the inspiration to recreate this marquise. Only the proportions, usability and the special gilt bronze feet were changed. We went for authenticity, even upholstering the back of the Marquise in the traditional checked patterned fabric used in the period because Marquise chairs are meant to be placed with their back to the wall of the rooms. This is a rule which I break, as I have a pair of different ones face to face in the center of the sitting or living room. We had the listed Marquise gold leafed with the water method, and put it in our Paris showroom. These were made for us by the Ebenistes of the Maison Straure, Paris (12th). They specialize in newly made furniture using the traditional old techniques, and in the style and mannor of the early 18th century. This chair has never been sat on. To avoid confusion, there 1 of these, with 2 sets of fabrics or cushions sold with each. Each Marquise chair comes with a custom lined heavy toile fabric cover (image 12). The Fabric used is by RUBELLI, Model: San MarCo in 100% silk.

Creator:
Ebeniste Straure , Paris (Cabinetmaker),Gregoire de la Roche-Faucon (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)Seat Height: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)
Style:
Louis XV (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
2000-2009
Date of Manufacture:
2005
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Some gold is worn off the bottom rear legs of the feet .
Seller Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4639214488582