Painted Armchairs

Beautiful white boucle Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts i...

Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala. Made in the 1950s, the eye-catching Silhouette and comfortable design has an enduring...

A pair of English Regency-style armchairs with x-shaped backs, burl splats, multiple reeded & tapered carved turnings throughout, well supported with faux bamboo X stretchers. Ne...

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

This pair of late nineteenth century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut armchairs features a central knotted ribbon at the top of the seat back and acanthus leaf finials. The chairs ...

A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...

Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...

This elegant pair of antique French armchairs was crafted circa 1880 and exemplifies the refined neoclassical vocabulary of the Louis XVI style. Constructed of solid beech wood, the ...

A Sole Scandinavian Modern style armchair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish and off-white fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Sole ar...

A large substantial in a Art Deco Arm Chair in very good condition, American, C.1920-1930 attributed to Heywood Wakefield Company Gardner Massachusetts . A very bold but simple cl...

A study in proportion, restraint, and material intelligence, this 1960s sofa by Fátima exemplifies the quiet rigor of Brazilian modernism. The structure is executed in richly grained...

This pair of French Directoire style armchairs from the late nineteenth century features hand carved details of rosettes, scrolling, and acanthus leaves on the seat backs. The seats ...

Lovely and very comfortable Artifort Groovy Chair (or "M" Chair), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. This is the v...

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

Beautiful pair of Chinoiserie Japanned gilt ebonized accent armchairs, Early 20th Century. Curved rounded barrel back frames feature hand painted detailed scenes, classic ball and c...

Pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs, Pair of Parisiens Fauteuils A stunning pair of original 19th Century French Louis XVI armchairs...

Designed in the 1950s by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by his São Paulo workshop L’Atelier, this rare Bergère lounge chair and ottoman embody the refined synthesis that defined Brazil...

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...

French Napoleon III Armchair upholstered in off-white boucle circa 1865-1884. New casters on front legs. An excellent near-pair with a second Napoleon III chair similarly upholstered...

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Armchairs ~ Fauteuils from a grand salon set was discovered in a Paris apartment, and reflects the lasting beauty of French neoclassical...

A distinctive pair of handcrafted benches featuring a carved horse-shaped structure and hand-painted decoration with vibrant traditional motifs. The red upholstered seats, accented w...

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

A charming pair of Louis XVI era 'Fauteuils en Cabriole', upholstered in stripes of luxurious cream and gold satin silk, edged in gold-braid trim. Discovered in a Provençal mansion, ...

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

Once mistakenly attributed to Martin Eisler’s iconic Costela Chair (1953), this Slatted Lounge Chair was in fact created by Móveis Pailar, a São Paulo–based manufacturer active from ...

PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS A pair of extremely romantic chairs with carved frames, painted in a buttery cream paint with sap green and orange details. naturally worn ...

The painted and carved frames with oval padded backs, small arm rests, and seats supported by turned and fluted legs. Perfect in your living room as accent chairs.

The Trend armchair by Sérgio Batista for Uultis exudes contemporary sophistication and functionality, perfect for modern living. *Please check availability p...

Originally designed by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire of San Francisco, the Portico chair takes a modern approach while saluting a traditional aesthetic. Each solid teak chair fame ...

Designed by Carlo Hauner (1927–1997), this refined pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs embodies the designer's disciplined approach to structure, proportion, and material clarity—prin...

Dimensions - H: 34 1/2 in W: 23 1/4 in D: 26 in SH: 16 in Exceptional antique French Louis XVI armchair dating to the late 18th century, produced during the reign of Louis XVI, circa 1774–1792. A wonderful example of authentic 18th-century French seating furniture, this beautifully proportioned fauteuil retains the architectural elegance, refined carving, and neoclassical vocabulary that define the Louis XVI period. The chair is presented with an aged and distressed painted finish that beautifully reveals the passage of time, giving the frame an exceptionally authentic, collected appearance and allowing the underlying craftsmanship to remain visible throughout. The chair features a generously proportioned upholstered back and seat framed by a finely carved wooden structure. Its design is distinctly Louis XVI, with a restrained, symmetrical silhouette, rounded and architectural contours, carved detailing, and elegantly tapered fluted legs. The arms flow gracefully from the upholstered back into curved supports before terminating in sculptural hand-carved details at the front of the chair. The apron surrounding the seat is particularly handsome, decorated with a continuous architectural motif and accented by carved corner blocks and rosette ornament. These details are carried down into the legs, which feature elongated fluting and classical proportions characteristic of French Neoclassical furniture of the period. The distressed painted surface is one of the most appealing aspects of the piece. Rather than appearing artificially aged, the finish has the character of an antique frame that has accumulated generations of wear, with areas of rubbed paint, exposed underlying layers, discoloration, and natural surface variation throughout. The result is a wonderfully timeworn appearance that works exceptionally well in both traditional French interiors and more relaxed, collected spaces. The finish allows the chair to retain the elegance of a formal Louis XVI fauteuil while giving it the relaxed character sought after by today's designers and collectors. Particularly noteworthy is the presence of metal reinforcement brackets installed along the rear of the chair. These brackets appear to have been added during the late 19th century, most likely as a period structural repair intended to reinforce the frame and preserve the integrity of the chair after generations of use. Their presence is an interesting part of the object's history and serves as a reminder that this is an authentic antique that was used, maintained, and preserved over many decades. Rather than attempting to conceal these later reinforcements, we feel they contribute to the chair's story and provide visible evidence of its continued life well beyond the 18th century. The chair does exhibit losses and age-related imperfections consistent with its considerable age, including several missing carved rosettes at the tops of the legs, minor losses to the carved decoration, and age gaps visible at some of the frame seams. These conditions are clearly visible in the photographs and are appropriate to disclose for a piece of this age. Importantly, the chair will be professionally reviewed by our refinisher prior to leaving our facility to ensure that the frame is sturdy and structurally sound. Any necessary stabilization will be addressed, and the painted finish can also be carefully touched up if desired by the purchaser, while preserving the character and patina that make the chair so appealing. The Louis XVI period represents one of the most important transitions in the history of French furniture, moving away from the exuberant curves and asymmetry of the preceding Rococo toward the ordered symmetry and classical references of the Neoclassical movement. Furniture from this period frequently incorporated fluted legs, rosettes, architectural moldings, oval forms, and other motifs inspired by the art and architecture of antiquity. This armchair embodies that aesthetic beautifully, with its disciplined proportions and classical ornament softened by the natural wear and patina acquired over more than two centuries. What makes this chair particularly compelling is its authenticity. Unlike later reproductions or 20th-century Louis XVI-style furniture, this is a genuine 18th-century French chair dating from the Louis XVI period itself. The later structural reinforcement, areas of loss, aged paint, seam separation, and surface wear all contribute to a remarkably tangible sense of history. It is a piece that has survived through multiple generations and periods of changing taste, retaining the essential character of the period in which it was originally made. This antique French fauteuil would make an exceptional accent chair in a formal living room, library, bedroom, dressing room, entryway, or private study. It would also be equally at home incorporated into a larger collection of French antiques, paired with an antique Louis XVI writing desk, commode, console, or secrétaire, or used as a statement piece within a more contemporary interior. Its restrained neoclassical form makes it surprisingly versatile, while the distressed painted finish adds the warmth and individuality that designers often seek when creating layered European interiors. For collectors of authentic French antiques, Louis XVI furniture, French Neoclassical seating, antique fauteuils, painted French furniture...

(US tax includeed fast shipping) A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday com...

Pair of custom English Regency style armchairs, ebonized with parcel gilt accents. The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-class...

A set of two midcentury lounge chairs designed by Roland Rainer for the Cafe Ritter in Vienna, Austria, in 1952 and manufactured by Emil & Alfred Pollak. T...

The Soleia collection is a series of artistic furniture pieces, including the Soleia Sofa and Armchair, designed to elevate living spaces with their sculptural forms and hand-crafted...

A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...

Bia Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Bia Armchair, an imposing and elegant piece that epitomizes contemporary Brazilian design. Crafted from premium steel and natural ...

French Napoleon III Armchair upholstered in off-white boucle circa 1865-1884. New casters on front legs. An excellent near-pair with a second Napoleon III chair similarly upholstered...

A rare and exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese lady’s chairs, preserved in remarkable original condition—an increasingly uncommon find, especially as a matched set. Elegantly pr...

The tortoise Madras armchair is made with a hand-carved wooden base and hand-painted in high-gloss lacquer with an imitation tortoiseshell pattern. This flagship armchair from our co...

Armchair manufactured at the Bydgoszcz Renewal Cooperative in the 1970s. The armchair are after a comprehensive renovation of carpentry and upholstery. The wood has been cleaned, cav...

An enduring icon of Brazilian Modernism, the Jangada Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon stands among the most celebrated seating designs produced in Brazil during the twentieth...

A beautiful Set of 4 vintage tulip Armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll Associates. Each chair features a Tulip Shape cast aluminum swiveling base and a fibergla...

We delight to offer for sale this stunning pair of 18th century venetian style parcel gilt polychrome painted open armchairs , on spiral fluted supports , absolutely stunning conditi...

This rare pair of Brazilian modern armchairs by José Zanine Caldas offers a compelling expression of the designer’s early work, uniting assertive geometry, honest construction, and e...

Charming set of four French dining armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. Crafted from beech and featuring a Swedish Gustavian style white painted finish with a desirable aged,...

Beautiful pink pattern velvet Armchairs GFM-142 and stools, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Aca...

Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

The chairs are defined by a rectilinear wooden framework composed of slender vertical supports and horizontal rails that establish a clear architectural order. The proportions are up...

Dimensions: 40 inches high x 27 inches wide x 29 inches deep. seat height 21.75 A striking fusion of glamour and neoclassical refinement, this exceptional pair of Hollywood Regency...

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

A pair of Rene Malaval pierced metal armchairs. French c.1955

This pair of Baker Furniture faux bamboo chairs embodies the elegance and refinement associated with Baker’s craftsmanship. Each chair feat...

each neoclassical open armchair with beaded framed oval back above a bowed tight seat over a beaded apron flanked by scrolled arms and uprights with acanthus carving; raised on reede...

Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...

A commanding example of 1960s Brazilian modern design, this armchair balances architectural rigor with generous, enveloping comfort. Its broad rectilinear arms frame a subtly recline...

A striking pair of Brazilian modernist armchairs designed by the Swiss-born designer John Graz, whose multidisciplinary practice played a formative role in shaping early modernist in...

An elegant pair of Louis XV-style armchairs, crafted from carved wood with delicate curved motifs and floral ornamentation. The backs and seats feature natural cane webbing, lending ...