Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs, Painted Wood, 1900

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A charming early 20th century set of six French Louis XVI style painted wood and rush dining chairs, sourced in … Read more A charming early 20th century set of six French Louis XVI style painted wood and rush dining chairs, sourced in Paris, France. The chairs retain a beautifully distressed blue painted finish with an aged patina throughout. Each chair features a tall open back framed by straight uprights topped with carved finials. Slender curved spindles radiate outward in a distinctive fan-shaped arrangement beneath an arched crest rail. The frames are raised on turned legs joined by multiple stretchers, with carved geometric detailing along the shaped front seat rails. The handwoven rush seats are arranged in a traditional geometric pattern, providing a warm natural contrast to the blue painted frames. The combination of the open backs, restrained carved decoration, and natural rush seats gives the chairs a light and decorative presence. Structurally restored, including necessary repairs to ensure all six chairs are solid and stable. The distressed blue painted finish has been preserved, retaining its aged patina with areas of rubbing, exposed wood, scratches, marks, and variations throughout. The rush seats retain age-related wear and minor irregularities consistent with use. A distinctive set of six French dining chairs combining Louis XVI style detailing, unusual fan-shaped spindle backs, beautifully distressed painted surfaces, and traditional rush seating.

- Origin: Paris, France

- Period: 1900

- Materials: Hardwood, Paint, Rush

- Dimensions: W 17.37" x D 17.5" x H 36" - seat height 18"

- Condition: Structurally restored and revised as needed, with repairs completed for stability. The distressed painted finish has been cleaned and waxed, preserving its aged patina and character. See less