Antique French Salon Chair, 1890s

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Description

This historic armchair can be stylistically classified as late 19th century, with echoes of Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III forms. The … Read more This historic armchair can be stylistically classified as late 19th century, with echoes of Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III forms. The high, rounded backrest and the gently curved armrests give the piece a stylish, harmoniously proportioned silhouette.

Historical Context:
Upholstered armchairs of this type were typical seating furniture in 19th-century salons, reception rooms, and middle-class living spaces. They provided comfortable seating in semi-formal interiors and combined a prestigious appearance with practical everyday usability.

Features:
- Curved armrests with upholstered pads and visible tufting
- High, rounded backrest with continuous upholstery

Design:
Formally, the chair exhibits a historicist style with soft transitions, rounded lines, and slightly curved front legs. The design eschews heavy carved ornamentation, giving it a more understated appearance than many representative salon pieces of the same period, while the high backrest and full upholstery nevertheless allow for a clear historical classification.

Function:
Originally: a comfortable seat in a living room, lounge, or reception room. Today: can be used as a standalone armchair in the living room, bedroom, dressing room, or in a reading nook.

Dimensions in cm:
Height 112 × Width 69 × Depth 64, Seat height 41

Material and condition:
Oak, upholstered fabric. Very good and well-maintained condition with a few normal signs of wear; the upholstery fabric is in very good condition, has been cleaned, and is sturdy. See less