Late 19th Century Pair of Restored Louis XV–Style Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs in Ivory/Taupe/Black/White Stripe

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An exceptional matching pair of Louis XV–style walnut fauteuil armchairs (c. 1880–1900), restored with rare attention to period technique and … Read more An exceptional matching pair of Louis XV–style walnut fauteuil armchairs (c. 1880–1900), restored with rare attention to period technique and materials. The sculptural serpentine legs, refined carving, and pierced crest detail deliver classic French elegance, while the updated textile keeps the look crisp and current. Each chair was taken back to the walnut frame and carefully repaired without disturbing the original finish or patina of the wood. The chairs were then restored using time-honored methods and natural materials: webbing base; coil springs hand-stitched into place and hand-tied with natural fiber Italian twine; layered in burlap and horsehair; and more burlap then hand stitched and shaped to form the seat profile; another layer of burlap is foundation for coir and cotton batting, contained in natural muslin. The edges of the chair backs was shaped with burlap, stuffed with wool; coir is used for center padding; finished with natural cotton batting and sealed in muslin. The chairs are finished with a high-quality cotton jacquard— woven damask/floral scroll overlaid with tailored ivory, taupe, black and white stripes. Completed with vintage-style upholstery tacks/nailhead trim for a crisp, classic finish.

A rare opportunity to own a pair of chairs with a true, traditional rebuild—decorative, comfortable, and ready to place. See less