Antique Louis XV Style Voltaire Armchair with Gobelin Upholstery, 1850s

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An antique Voltaire-style armchair featuring a dark-stained carved wooden frame and floral tapestry upholstery. The chair has a high, slightly … Read more An antique Voltaire-style armchair featuring a dark-stained carved wooden frame and floral tapestry upholstery. The chair has a high, slightly reclined back and cushioned armrests, typical of the Voltaire silhouette designed for comfort. The wood has carved details at the crest rail and on the arm supports. The upholstery is secured with decorative nailhead trim visible on the backrest and armrests.

Victorian Englandmid to late 19th century

Similar comfortable armchair styles, often upholstered, were prevalent during the Victorian era, designed for domestic comfort in drawing rooms.
Rococo Revivalmid 19th century

The carved flourishes on the crest rail echo elements of the Rococo style, which experienced a revival in the 19th century.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Relaxation and reading in a study or drawing-room
•Formal seating for receiving guests in a domestic setting

Meaning Through Time
mid-19th century

A symbol of comfort and intellectual pursuits, diverging from the more formal and rigid seating of previous periods.
20th-21st century

Appreciated as an antique decorative piece, often re-upholstered or restored to fit contemporary interiors, or valued for its historical representation of domestic comfort. See less