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Set 10 French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs.

$9,500per set
£7,254.62per set
€8,693.38per set
CA$13,678.89per set
A$14,102.75per set
CHF 7,944.09per set
MX$180,462.10per set
NOK 91,666.43per set
SEK 95,877.71per set
DKK 65,005.37per set

About the Item

This elegant suite of Louis XVI-style dining chairs presents a refined combination of painted wood, restrained parcel-gilt decoration, and luxurious pale blue silk upholstery. Designed in the disciplined neoclassical vocabulary associated with the reign of Louis XVI, the chairs are distinguished by their beautifully proportioned oval backs, tapered fluted legs, carved rosettes, classical moldings, and delicate gilded highlights. The ensemble has the formal presence of an important dining suite while remaining remarkably light and graceful in appearance. Each chair features the characteristic oval or medallion-form upholstered back, one of the most recognizable forms of Louis XVI seating. The backs are enclosed within finely molded frames enriched with a continuous carved leaf-and-twist or laurel-pattern border, selectively highlighted in gold. The surrounding woodwork is finished in a softly aged ivory or cream-painted surface, creating a subtle contrast with the gilded carving and cool blue upholstery. The chairs are upholstered in an especially attractive pale powder-blue silk or silk damask, woven with ivory and cream floral decoration arranged in vertical bands. Delicate bouquets, flowering branches, roses, leaves, and smaller botanical motifs give the textile an appropriately formal French character. The same fabric is repeated across both the backs and seats, producing an exceptionally harmonious presentation. Fine decorative trimming follows the perimeter of the upholstery and provides a tailored transition between fabric and carved frame. Below the generously padded seats are straight, architecturally composed seat rails. The front rails are ornamented with a prominent central carved rosette or floral patera, while square corner blocks above the legs carry additional carved flower-head motifs. Selective parcel gilding emphasizes these details without overwhelming the restrained painted ground. The chairs stand upon slender tapering, fluted legs, another defining feature of Louis XVI furniture. Their straight profile represents a deliberate departure from the curving cabriole leg of the preceding Louis XV period. Gilt collars and gilded lower terminals further articulate the legs and give the ensemble a jewel-like refinement. The suite includes both side chairs and matching armchairs, the latter distinguished by slender open arms with upholstered pads. Their supports are straight and classically proportioned, decorated with carved ornament that continues the visual language of the seat rails and legs. What makes a large coordinated suite such as this especially desirable is the visual impact created when the chairs are assembled around a substantial dining table. The repeated oval backs establish an elegant architectural rhythm, while the powder-blue silk, creamy painted frames, and softly burnished parcel gilding create a sophisticated palette appropriate for a formal dining room. Overall, these chairs are a particularly decorative interpretation of the French Louis XVI tradition, successfully combining neoclassical symmetry with luxurious materials. Their oval medallion backs, carved and fluted framework, floral paterae, delicate parcel gilding, and richly patterned silk upholstery give the suite an unmistakably French character. Whether arranged as a complete dining ensemble or incorporated into a grand salon or reception room, the chairs possess the graceful proportions and understated opulence that have made the Louis XVI style one of the most enduring forms in French decorative arts. Dimensions: 39.25 inches high xx 25.75 inches wide x 27.25 inches deep. Seat Height
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.25 in (99.7 cm)Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Depth: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)Seat Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The piece is in good antique/vintage condition with the exception of some light surface scratches, Minor finish loss and normal age related wear. As to be expected with items of age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2091351938792

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