Chair (2) - Wood, Velvet
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Pair of Louis XV style chairs, carved and gilt wood with dark green velvet upholstery, dating to the late 19th century.
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Pair of Chairs in Louis XV Style – Carved and Gilded Wood with Green Velvet Upholstery
An elegant pair of chairs inspired by Louis XV taste, featuring a refined carved and gilded wood frame richly decorated with rocaille motifs, scrolls, and sculpted foliage.
The contoured backs and wide, comfortable seats are upholstered in dark green velvet, a shade that creates a striking contrast with the gilding of the frame, highlighting its dramatic presence.
The cabriole legs, combined with the sinuous profile of the rail, faithfully recall the elegance of the eighteenth-century French repertoire, reinterpreted according to the decorative taste of fine productions from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
The carving work, enriched with floral details and stylized shells, gives depth and movement to the whole.
A pair with a strong decorative impact, ideal for lounges, reception rooms, or classic settings, where it can serve both as prestigious seating and as a striking decorative furniture element.
They retain a pleasant patina of time, with slight signs of use consistent with the age and nature of the item.
Pair of Chairs in Louis XV Style – Carved and Gilded Wood with Green Velvet Upholstery
An elegant pair of chairs inspired by Louis XV taste, featuring a refined carved and gilded wood frame richly decorated with rocaille motifs, scrolls, and sculpted foliage.
The contoured backs and wide, comfortable seats are upholstered in dark green velvet, a shade that creates a striking contrast with the gilding of the frame, highlighting its dramatic presence.
The cabriole legs, combined with the sinuous profile of the rail, faithfully recall the elegance of the eighteenth-century French repertoire, reinterpreted according to the decorative taste of fine productions from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
The carving work, enriched with floral details and stylized shells, gives depth and movement to the whole.
A pair with a strong decorative impact, ideal for lounges, reception rooms, or classic settings, where it can serve both as prestigious seating and as a striking decorative furniture element.
They retain a pleasant patina of time, with slight signs of use consistent with the age and nature of the item.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Louis XV Style
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Velvet, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
98 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
48 cm
Estimated period
late 19th century
Seating height
47 cm
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