Italian Black Lacquered Baroque Revival Armchair With Gilt Accents

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A sculptural Italian armchair in the Baroque Revival tradition, featuring a black lacquered frame with restrained gilt highlights and an … Read more A sculptural Italian armchair in the Baroque Revival tradition, featuring a black lacquered frame with restrained gilt highlights and an elegantly shaped upholstered back and seat. The chair’s flowing cabriole legs, scrolled arms, and shaped crest rail reflect continental decorative forms inspired by 17th–18th century Italian seating, reinterpreted here as a refined 20th-century decorative piece.
The lacquer finish provides dramatic contrast against the warm-toned upholstery, which is patterned with a classical vertical foliate motif that complements the chair’s formal lines without overwhelming them. The proportions are generous and comfortable, making this a true armchair rather than a purely occasional piece. Well-suited for use as a statement chair in a living room, bedroom, study, or entry, this example bridges traditional European form with decorator-ready versatility.

JUNE'S THOUGHTS
What I like most about this chair is that it gives you options. It can read as a refined accent, or it can be pulled slightly away from the wall, where the silhouette can be appreciated from every angle.

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