Italian Painted & Gilt Dining Chairs With Rich Patina - Set of 10 - Late 19th Century

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Elegant set of ten late 19th century Italian painted and gilt dining chairs in the Louis XV taste, featuring sculptural … Read more Elegant set of ten late 19th century Italian painted and gilt dining chairs in the Louis XV taste, featuring sculptural interlaced backs, serpentine aprons, carved knees, and graceful cabriole legs. Rich in decorative presence and scale, the chairs retain beautifully aged painted and gilt surfaces with the warm patina and character associated with well-preserved European antiques.

According to original dealer documentation from Tom Hayes & Associates at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC), the chairs are of Italian origin and date to the late 19th century. The set comprises six original chairs and four closely matched companion chairs assembled as a cohesive dining set. Variations between the two groups are subtle and primarily visible in portions of the carved knee decoration.

The painted and gilt finishes exhibit substantial age-related wear consistent with more than a century of use, including rubbing, losses, scattered chips, surface variation, and exposed substrate. These condition characteristics contribute to the chairs' authentic, timeworn appearance and decorative appeal.

The six original chairs exhibit age-related separation, movement, prior repairs, and restoration at portions of the upper back and crest rail joinery, as shown in the photographs. The companion chairs are generally tighter and exhibit less movement. All chairs remain functional for seating; however, buyers seeking fully restored examples should anticipate additional conservation or restoration if desired.

The upholstery is older and shows age and use. Replacement is recommended and presents an excellent opportunity to customize the set for a designer, traditional, European-inspired, or contemporary interior.

Complete antique dining sets of this scale are increasingly difficult to find. With their elegant silhouettes, richly layered surfaces, and authentic patina, these chairs would be especially well suited to a large farmhouse table, antique trestle table, country house, mountain home, or collected European interior. See less