Seating group (3) - Wood, Textile - Living room set

Elegant salon set with two armchairs and a conversation chair – France/Italy, Restoration / Charles X period, 19th century

Refined and unusual antique salon set composed of two armchairs and one conversation chair (also known as chaise de confidence), crafted in solid walnut during the first half of the 19th century. The ensemble beautifully reflects the elegant taste of the Restoration / Charles X period, characterized by graceful curves, balanced proportions, and understated sophistication.

The two armchairs feature gently curved backrests, elegant open arm supports, and generously upholstered seats. The central conversation chair, with its reversed upholstered crest rail, was specifically designed to allow intimate and informal conversation in aristocratic and bourgeois salons of the 19th century. This rare and highly decorative model is now especially appreciated by collectors and interior designers.

The walnut frames display a beautiful warm antique patina with visible natural grain. The seats and backrests have been upholstered in a floral pink and plum fabric, creating an eclectic and theatrical contrast between 19th-century classicism and contemporary decorative taste.

Period

First half of the 19th century
Restoration / Charles X style

Materials

* Solid walnut wood
* Upholstered seats
* Floral textile upholstery

Composition

* 2 armchairs
* 1 conversation chair

Approximate dimensions

Armchairs

* Height: approx. 82–85 cm
* Width: approx. 58–60 cm
* Depth: approx. 55 cm
* Seat height: approx. 46 cm

Conversation chair

* Height: approx. 78–80 cm
* Width: approx. 52 cm
* Depth: approx. 48 cm
* Seat height: approx. 46 cm

Condition

Good overall antique condition, with wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface wear, small abrasions, and patina irregularities are present and contribute to the authentic antique character of the set. Structurally sound and stable. Upholstery remains in good condition.

Stylistic features

* Elegant and restrained Charles X lines
* Gracefully curved neoclassical armrests
* Turned and tapered legs
* Rare conversation chair model
* Beautiful original antique patina
* Strong decorative presence

Ideal for

* Classical or eclectic interiors
* Boutique hotels
* Country houses
* Decorative interior projects
* Reading or conversation corners
* European antique collections

Note

Signs of age, wear, and natural patina variations should be regarded as authentic features of original antique furniture and enhance the historical charm of the ensemble.