Antique French Set of 8 Beech Provincial Louis Dining Chairs (Circa 1900)

Summary:
• Circa: 1900
• Period: 3rd Empire
• 8 Carved ladder back chairs
• 6 Side Chairs + 2 Armchairs
• Wood: Solid beech
• Louis XV styling
• Shaped top rails
• Cabriole front legs
• Shaped cross stretchers
• Freshly upholstered
• Taupe shade wool & cotton upholstery
• Drop-in seats
• Original polish
• Fantastic colour & patination
• Excellent condition
• Very strong & sturdy chair
• Free 14 day UK returns policy

Description:
Here is an example of a superb quality set of 8 original antique French Louis XV style beech upholstered kitchen-dining chairs, circa 1900, from the 3rd Empire period. The set consists of six side chairs and two armchairs. The pair of armchairs boasts an elegant shaped top rail and floral carved arms. The side chairs are of similar design with shaped reeded spindle backs below an elegant shaped top rail. The chair frames features an elegant shaped Louis XV style reeded frieze with very pretty cabriole legs to the front and sabre legs to the rear (a sign of quality). The legs are united by an elegant reeded cross-stretcher for added sturdiness. This set of chairs retains their original polish, which is why they have a fantastic depth of colour and patination. They boast a lovely rich brown beech colour; it is impossible to re-create this colour if the chairs have been re-polished. The chairs have drop in seats (removable), which have been newly upholstered in top quality hard wearing taupe shade wool & cotton upholstery. The seats are firm but comfortable. They are very comfortable, solid in joint and would look good in either a traditional or contemporary setting.

The chairs feature a rich brown colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through the years of care and cleaning they have received. This truly is a very beautiful set of chairs with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition.

They would look superb in a variety of rooms from the kitchen to dining room. The chairs would certainly grace any home or office and a great investment, as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:
This set of dining chairs is in excellent condition. This is a “true” set; i.e. they have not been matched together from smaller sets of chairs. They are of excellent quality, with a very robust design and are heavy in weight. The chairs retain their original polish; which is why they boast such a rich colour and patination; it is impossible to re-create this colour if they have been re-polished. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and minor colour variation but nothing significant considering the age of the chairs. The drop-in seats have been freshly re-upholstered in taupe shade wool & cotton upholstery. The upholstery is therefore clean, free from wear and marks. There are no breaks to the backs, frames or legs of any of the chairs. The seat frames and chair joints are also solid in joint.

Armchair Dimensions:
External Height = 98cm or 38⅝” or 3ft 2⅝”
External Width = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
External Depth = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Seat Height = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Seat Width = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 7⅞”
Seat Depth = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”
Arm Height = 70.2cm or 27⅝” or 2ft 3⅝”

Side Chair Dimensions:
External Height = 98cm or 38⅝” or 3ft 2⅝”
External Width = 48.7cm or 19⅛” or 1ft 7⅛”
External Depth = 49cm or 19¼” or 1ft 7¼”
Seat Height = 50cm or 19⅝” or 1ft 7⅝”
Seat Width = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Seat Depth = 38.5cm or 15⅛” or 1ft 3⅛”

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Ref. 8 French Beech Chairs 60