French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Cane Fauteuil Armchair

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An elegant walnut and cane fauteuil armchair crafted in the grand French Louis XVI style. The distinctive chair features a … Read more An elegant walnut and cane fauteuil armchair crafted in the grand French Louis XVI style. The distinctive chair features a hand-carved walnut frame executed with a shield-form back, open arms, and curved seat front. The ornate frame is accented with a carved bouquet on the crest rail flanked by a band of carved ribbon twist decoration leading down the arms and across the seat rail. The front corner blocks are decorated with carved rosettes above turned, fluted, and tapered legs ending in small toupie feet. The back and seat are finished with an open woven cane framed by carved surrounds. The seat is topped by a rich magenta velvet loose seat cushion. The frame is sturdy with solid joinery and detailed craftsmanship. The walnut has a beautifully aged authentic patina on the warm finish. The chair is crafted in a classical Louis XVI style after 18th Century Parisian menuisiers, and is well-suited for a variety of classic and contemporary spaces.

Dimensions: 22.5"w x 22.5"d x 38"h, Seat 16"h

Circa: 20th Century, France

Materials: Cane, Fabric, Mahogany

Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with strong joinery and solid construction. Good condition with age-appropriate wear including light marks, scuffs, scratches, aged patina to frame, and light wear to cushion. Caning presents well with no major breaks. See less