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Large and Rare set 10 French Carved Walnut Louis XV Dining Chairs Faux Leather
$9,995per set
£7,470.99per set
€8,620.42per set
CA$13,991.99per set
A$14,783.79per set
CHF 7,951.95per set
MX$177,012.01per set
NOK 99,628.64per set
SEK 91,245.37per set
DKK 64,370.60per set
About the Item
This rare set of ten French Louis XV dining chairs has the kind of presence that makes a dining room feel like it’s about to host a very good evening. Not a stiff evening. Not a whisper-and-napkins kind of evening. A real one. The kind where people sit longer than planned and nobody checks the time because the chairs don’t rush you.
The frames are classic Louis XV, and they wear it well. Curved cabriole legs that look like they’ve learned a few things about balance over the years. Gently shaped backs with carved crests that rise just enough to feel dignified without becoming pompous. There’s carving where carving belongs—floral details, soft scrolls, and that unmistakable French sense that furniture should move, even when it’s standing still.
The wood has a warm, lived-in tone that doesn’t pretend to be new and doesn’t want to. It’s honest. You can tell these chairs weren’t made to be stared at from across a rope. They were made to be used, slid in and out, leaned back in, and occasionally dragged an inch closer to the table because someone wants more bread.
Now let’s talk about the upholstery, because this is where things get interesting. The chairs are upholstered in faux leather, and before anyone starts wringing their hands, let’s be clear: it works. It works very well. The material has a soft, supple look, a pleasant sheen, and the enormous practical advantage of not panicking when a glass tips over. It’s comfortable, durable, and surprisingly elegant, which is more than can be said for a lot of fabrics that cost twice as much. The backs on some are regular upholstery.
Is it original? No. Is it pretending to be? Also no. It’s a sensible, usable choice that makes these chairs ready for real life. And real life, as we know, involves food.
What makes this set especially rare is the quantity. Ten matching Louis XV dining chairs—proper ones, not assorted cousins pretending to get along—is no small thing. Sets like this tend to get broken up over the years. Chairs wander off. One becomes a desk chair. Another retires to a bedroom corner. This set stayed together, which tells you something.
They’re perfect for a large dining table, obviously, but they also work in a more relaxed setting where formality takes a back seat to comfort and conversation. The chairs don’t demand reverence. They invite use.
In short, this set of ten French Louis XV dining chairs is elegant without being fussy, comfortable without being dull, and practical without losing its soul. They’re chairs that understand their job—and do it with style, patience, and just a little French flair.
Measure 42.5 tall x 25.75 wide x 24.25 deep seat height is 20.75
- Dimensions:Height: 42.75 in (108.59 cm)Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Depth: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Seat Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 9
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Chairs have been stacked in the cold so the dents in the faux leather will eventually go away when the weather warms. They are in good condition with minor signs of age and use.
- Seller Location:Swedesboro, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2091348433652
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