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Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric
$8,500per set
£6,437.96per set
€7,393.78per set
CA$11,911.28per set
A$12,949.96per set
CHF 6,866.09per set
MX$155,237.22per set
NOK 87,264.42per set
SEK 79,946.07per set
DKK 55,259.11per set
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:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Repaired: The arms have been reinforced. and on one of them, on the right armrest there is very small crack on the gilt (See images). Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. 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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