Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

French Neoclassical Style Carved Back Slipper Chair and Needlepoint Seat

About the Item

A French Neoclassical style carved back slipper chair with needlepoint seat circa 1920-1930. This elegant French slipper chair, crafted circa 1920-1930, epitomizes the refined taste and classic aesthetic of early 20th-century French furniture design. The carved back of the chair draws inspiration from the theme of the hunt, featuring motifs of quivers and arrows that lend a sense of historical grandeur. A delicately carved urn crowns the top rail, while reeded posts adorned with carved ribbons frame the sides, adding depth and texture to its design. The chair's needlepoint seat, adorned with brass nailhead trim, rests gracefully on four legs — two straight and fluted legs at the front, each accented with carved rosettes where they meet the skirt, and two smooth saber legs at the back that provide a balanced silhouette. Reflecting a return to neoclassical simplicity following the Art Nouveau movement, this chair embodies the early 20th-century shift towards aerodynamic forms and classical motifs, such as the quivers, arrows, and flares. Positioned in a living room or a sophisticated dressing room, this French slipper chair brings a luxurious touch of neoclassicism into contemporary settings. Its delicate carvings and intricate needlepoint seat provide a rich contrast to more modern furniture, serving as a captivating accent piece that celebrates both historical artistry and timeless elegance. Whether placed as a functional seat or a decorative accent, this chair enhances any space with its understated yet opulent presence.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Seat Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Upholstery,Wood,Carved,Needlepoint
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920-1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail and contact us with any questions!
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: F 82441stDibs: LU83674680453

More From This Seller

View All
English 1890s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Fan Back, Rattan Seat and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo slipper chair from the late 19th century, with fan back, woven rattan seat and casters. Created in England during the last decade of the 19th century, this bamboo s...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

English Turn of the Century 1900s Bamboo Slipper Chair with Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century bamboo slipper chair from the early 20th century, with cane seat. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this bamboo slipper ch...
Category

Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

French 18th Century Louis XV Upholstered Slipper Chair Stamped Bernhard
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French 18th century Louis XV slipper chair features a slightly slanted back with a delicately carved floral carving at the crest. This small size chair is upholstered with linen...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Turn of the Century Slipper Chair with Turned Wooden Legs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century slipper chair from circa 1900 with muslin upholstery and turned wooden legs on casters in the front. This French Turn of the Century slipper chair, datin...
Category

Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of English Style Spoon Chairs circa 1920 with Upholstered Seat Cushions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English style spoon back chairs from circa 1920 with low seats and curving legs resting on petite gilt spheres. This elegant pair of English style spoon back chairs, dating...
Category

Early 20th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Petite Italian Midcentury Polished Steel Rope Slipper Chair with Velvet Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Italian polished steel rope slipper chair from the mid-20th century, with tassel feet and grey velvet cushion. Created in Italy during the midcentury period, this petite sli...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

You May Also Like

Needlepoint Upholstered Slipper Chair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of typical form, raised on legs ending in casters.
Category

20th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Slipper Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Neoclassical Italian giltwood slipper chair circa 1810. Masterfully hand-carved and gilded slipper chair with cabriole legs raised upon hoof feet. Upholstered in original - or very e...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Slipper Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood

Italian Neoclassical Style Slipper Chair with Cream and Gold Painted Accents
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th Italian neoclassical style slipper chair with a cream and gold painted carved frame, a cream striped upholstered seat and back. Unmarked. Dimensions: 37.75"h x 22"w x 20"d 18"...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1940s French Tufted Back Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite 1940s French tufted slipper chair. This tufted high back slipper chair is a beautiful piece of French furniture from the 20th century. Upholstered in a light peach satin...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

French Scrolled Back Slipper Chair with Embroidery
Located in Buchanan, NY
A lovely 19th century French Napoleon III slipper chair. This magnificent French slipper chair features a scrolled back, and has been upholstered in a light fabric, with an embroider...
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hollywood Regency French Style Rolled Back Tufted Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hollywood Regency French Style Rolled Back Tufted Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair. Item features dramatic rolled backs, button tufted upholstery, comfortable deep frames, solid wood tal...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Recently Viewed

View All