Pair of well carved 18th century Louis XV fauteuils, the serpentine front rails with stylised shells, the supports with wavy cross stretcher, upholstered in 19th century silk velvet.
c. 1740
A fauteuil is a style of open-arm chair with a primarily exposed wooden frame originating in France in the early 18th century.
A fauteuil is made of wood, and frequently with carved relief ornament. It is typically upholstered on the seat, the seat back and on the arms (manchettes). Some fauteuils have a valenced front seat rail which is padding that extends slightly over the apron. The exposed wooden elements are often gilded or otherwise painted.
Height40.00 inch(101.6 cm)
Width27.00 inch(68.6 cm)
Depth30.00 inch(76.2 cm)
Ref No. 6251