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Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Armchairs with a Gold Leaf Finish

$6,000per set
£4,544.44per set
€5,219.14per set
CA$8,407.96per set
A$9,141.15per set
CHF 4,846.65per set
MX$109,579.21per set
NOK 61,598.41per set
SEK 56,432.52per set
DKK 39,006.43per set

About the Item

Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style armchairs. These carved wood chairs are in a gold leaf finish and are known as marquise due to their extra wide seat, typically wider than they are deep, they were originally designed to accommodate wide dresses. These marquise are very nicely carved and have a wonderfully worn gilded finish, with good patina. The upholstery is old and has not been changed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. This is an old finish with a lot of the gold rubbed down the the under finish They are being sold for the frames only, they have not been reupholstered.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU98973230842

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