19th Century French Louis XV Style Rococo Fauteuil Armchairs

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Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Armchairs. Armchairs are hand-crafted with flowing Rococo lines, and feature a distressed painted … Read more Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Armchairs. Armchairs are hand-crafted with flowing Rococo lines, and feature a distressed painted finish with subtle gilt highlights that accentuate the intricate floral and scroll carvings. The chairs are upholstered in a multi-colored vertical striped fabric in soft shades of sage green, ivory, blush, gold, and terracotta. Upholstery is finished with decorative nail head trim. Frames consist of shaped backs with crests, open upholstered arms, serpentine aprons, and elegant cabriole legs.
Today, these armchairs make exceptional seating in a living area, library, bedroom, or entry hall. They also work well as host chairs at either end of a dining table, or as statement accent chairs flanking a fireplace or console. The chairs complement a wide range of interiors including French Country, Parisian Style, Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Grandmillenial, or Eclectic styles. The beautifully weathered paint finish gives these chairs an inviting sense of age and authenticity, while the upholstery provides a refined yet cheerful contrast that easily integrates into today's interiors. See less