Chair (2) - Mahogany, Leather, Brass

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Pair of solid mahogany dining chairs carved in the Luigi XV style with leather upholstered seats, made in the United Kingdom dating from the 1940s, with dimensions 104 cm high, 50 cm wide, 52 cm deep and a seat height of 50 cm, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.

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Pair of solid mahogany dining chairs carved in the Louis XV style with leather-upholstered seat and lion-foot cabriole legs.

These chairs represent the twentieth-century interpretation of the Louis XV style, characterized by curved lines, elaborate carvings, and cabriole legs ending in lion's paws. Probably produced in the 1940s, they reflect the taste for the Historicist revival that dominated European furnishing in the first half of the 20th century. Louis XV-style chairs are highly valued by antique furniture collectors and lovers of classic interior design for their timeless elegance and artisanal quality. These pieces are particularly sought after by interior designers and owners of period homes who want to recreate refined, historically accurate settings, as well as by restaurateurs seeking to confer an aristocratic atmosphere on their venues.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality. Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Pair of solid mahogany dining chairs carved in the Louis XV style with leather-upholstered seat and lion-foot cabriole legs.

These chairs represent the twentieth-century interpretation of the Louis XV style, characterized by curved lines, elaborate carvings, and cabriole legs ending in lion's paws. Probably produced in the 1940s, they reflect the taste for the Historicist revival that dominated European furnishing in the first half of the 20th century. Louis XV-style chairs are highly valued by antique furniture collectors and lovers of classic interior design for their timeless elegance and artisanal quality. These pieces are particularly sought after by interior designers and owners of period homes who want to recreate refined, historically accurate settings, as well as by restaurateurs seeking to confer an aristocratic atmosphere on their venues.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality. Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
14 kg
Style subtype
Louis XV
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass, Leather, Mahogany
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
104 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
52 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Seating height
50 cm
ItalyVerified
281
Objects sold
86.21%
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