French Louis XV Style Chair in Carved Walnut and Patinated Leather, 1890s

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Exceptional antique Chesterfield wing chair dating to approximately 1910, featuring high-quality cognac brown leather, deep button tufting, traditional nailhead trim, … Read more Exceptional antique Chesterfield wing chair dating to approximately 1910, featuring high-quality cognac brown leather, deep button tufting, traditional nailhead trim, and an extensively hand-carved wooden frame.

This substantial antique leather wingchair combines the iconic look of a classic Chesterfield armchair with the elegant silhouette of a traditional high-back wing chair. The generously shaped wingback, rolled arms, deep seat, and button-tufted leather upholstery give the chair a luxurious and commanding appearance.

The solid wooden frame is richly decorated with hand-carved details, including a sculpted central crest, scrolling ornaments, carved arm terminals, a serpentine front apron, and cabriole-style front legs. These decorative elements give the chair a refined Baroque Revival and Louis XV Revival character.

The high-quality cognac leather has developed an attractive natural patina, with warm tonal variation, creasing, scratches, scuffs, and visible signs of age. This authentic wear enhances the antique character of the chair and creates the desirable lived-in appearance associated with genuine vintage Chesterfield furniture.

Ideal as an antique library chair, fireside chair, reading chair, gentleman’s club chair, or statement armchair, this large leather Chesterfield wingchair would make a striking addition to a traditional living room, study, office, hotel lobby, country house, library, or eclectic interior.
Its sculptural form and warm brown leather also allow it to work beautifully in English country house, traditional European, Victorian-inspired, rustic, maximalist, or luxury interiors.
A rare and decorative early 20th-century antique Chesterfield wingchair, combining skilled craftsmanship, hand-carved wood, button-tufted leather, and timeless old-world elegance.

Dimensions :
Overall height: approximately 110 cm / 43.3 in
Overall width: approximately 92 cm / 36.2 in
Overall depth: approximately 88 cm / 34.6 in
Seat height: approximately 46 cm / 17.7 in
Seat width: approximately 52 cm / 20.5 in
Seat depth: approximately 54 cm / 21.3 in
Arm height: approximately 68 cm / 26.8 in

Details
Date: circa 1910s
Type: antique Chesterfield wing chair
Style: Chesterfield, Baroque Revival, Louis XV Revival, traditional European
Materials: hand-carved wood, high-quality leather, metal nailhead trim
Upholstery: deep button-tufted cognac leather
Color: warm cognac brown with walnut-toned wood
Features: high wingback, rolled arms, carved crest, carved arm terminals, serpentine apron, cabriole-style legs
Sold as: one armchair

Condition :
Good antique condition with visible wear consistent with age and use. The leather shows natural patina, scratches, scuffs, creasing, surface marks, and tonal variation, particularly on the seat and armrests.

These imperfections contribute to the chair’s authentic antique appearance. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition See less