Italian Walnut High Back Armchair

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This elegant early 20th-century Italian armchair, often referred to as a Voltaire chair, showcases the style of Louis Philippe and … Read more This elegant early 20th-century Italian armchair, often referred to as a Voltaire chair, showcases the style of Louis Philippe and the refined restraint characteristic of construction during the Art Deco period. Crafted from richly patinated walnut, the chair features a tall, gently arched back and gracefully contoured cabriole legs that lend a sense of poise and lightness. The generous seat and padded armrests are upholstered in a neutral leather, accentuated by antique brass nailhead trim that highlights the chair’s crisp lines and subtle curves.

Named after the philosopher Voltaire, these high-backed armchairs became popular in the mid-19th century for their comfort and dignified silhouette—favored in French salons and reading rooms for both style and repose.

A timeless blend of comfort and sophistication, this armchair would bring understated European elegance to a study, living room, or bedroom setting.

Origin: Italy, circa 1920

Materials: Walnut, Leather, Brass Nailheads

Condition: good condition; minor wear consistent with age and use, solid and sturdy, minor wear to leather, minor oxidation to brass as expected

Dimensions: The overall dimensions are 47” tall x 26” deep x 25” wide. The cushioned arm height is comfortably at 26.5” and the seat height at 18”. The interior dimensions of the seat are 20” deep x 20” wide. See less