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Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric

About the Item

This pair of mid-19th Century French Louis XVI giltwood bergère armchairs are versatile, classic, and comfortable. During the second half of the 18th century, French furniture underwent a neoclassical revision away from the twirled, freehand designs of Rococo and instead included classical Greek motifs such as the straight-turned chair legs resembling columns, the undulating ribbon, and flower carvings throughout the frame. The slightly winged-out shaped back is like the winged-back armchairs, or fireside chairs, created to help shield a person from drafts of chilly air and to trap the heat from a fireplace. The fireside chair design, along with the other elements of these chairs make them comfortable and cozy whether pulled up next to a fireplace or not. The inimitable wear on the original gilt gives them a venerable vibe. To emphasize and exaggerate the silhouettes of these elegant gilt bergères while giving them a modern and fresh update, the chairs were upholstered with a cotton and viscose patterned fabric of pink and red lotus flowers floating in a water garden amidst a clear blue sky. The vibrant red seat is pulled together with a plush green welt trim. The marriage of the Asian art motif and the French features of the frame resulted in a transformation of the chairs into modern-day chinoiserie. These fascinating chairs are sure to add a touch of timeless exoticism to any room. Overall for Each H= 45 in. W= 31 in. D= 31 in. 45 lbs. Additional measurements: Seat H (floor to seat)= 22 in. W=22 in. D= 23 in. Arm H (floor to arm)= 27.5 in., D(back to front)= 12 in. Back H (seat to top)= 28 in. W= 15 in.

Dimensions:

Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)Seat Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Louis XVI (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Beech,Fabric,Giltwood,Upholstery,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1850

Condition:

Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The arms have been reinforced. The inimitable yet inconspicuous nicks, scratches, and tiny chips of wear on the original gilt give them a venerable vibe (see closeup images). The gilt is worn the most on the heads of the arm (see images).

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU7185232334792

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