Armchairs

Please note: We deliberately leave upholstered items in as-found, unrestored condition. Old fabrics may be steam-cleaned and reused but most items will need recovering, if not actual reupholstery and possibly some repairs and refinishing. We outsource fabrics and upholstery work at wholesale/trade prices. These discounted prices are passed on to our clients with no added mark-up. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MOST, BUT NOT ALL OF OUR STOCK IS IN THE SHOP, SOME IS STORED IN OUR OAKLEIGH WAREHOUSE. PLEASE CONTACT US AHEAD OF YOUR VISIT TO ENSURE WE HAVE THE ITEM ON DISPLAY IN THE SHOP, OR ELSE PLEASE MAKE A TIME TO MEET US AT THE WAREHOUSE We have possibly the largest stock of antique armchairs in Melbourne. Our workshop is able to carry out any conservation work, and also oversee and help with any required fabrics, upholstery, caning and rushing work. We regularly stock French armchairs including Louis XV armchairs, Louis XVI armchairs, Empire armchairs, Large Armchairs, Fauteuils Cabriolet, upholstered armchairs, leather armchairs, club armchairs, Bergeres, Fauteuils a la Reine, Duchesses, Duchesses Brisees, armchairs with stool, desk armchairs, Marquises, Provincial Armchairs, Art Nouveau Armchairs, Art Deco Armchairs, Caquetaises, Indiscrets.
A Pair of French Louis XVI Fauteuils
A Pair of French Louis XVI Fauteuils
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A Pair of French Louis XVI Fauteuils

A pair of 19th century French Louis XI style, carved, turned and painted Fauteuil armchairs of fine and Classical proportions, the back-rests with a subtly painted criss-cross pattern on the woven rattan cane, with 'Chapeau de Gendarme' top rails and with upholstered seats, standing on elegantly tapering and fluted legs. Please note the wonderful luminosity of the painted finish. The seats are of ..

$1,200 $900

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$1,200 $900

A French Louis XV Tapestry Armchair
A French Louis XV Tapestry Armchair
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A French Louis XV Tapestry Armchair

A large, 18th century French Louis XV period solid walnut and upholstered Fauteuil Cabriolet armchair of tall and broad proportions, the seat and the 'à la reine' backrest retaining the original tapestries specifically made for this armchair. Elegantly carved and very comfortable to sit in. Area of Paris, circa 1760...

$1,800 $1,350

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$1,800 $1,350

A pair of 18th Century French Armchairs

A pair of mid 18th century French Louis XV period 'Fauteuils Cabriolet', solid beechwood armchairs, decorated with haut-relief carved floral and foliate motifs and standing on elegantly shaped Cabriole legs, the shaped and concave backrests above shaped seats which are fitted with hand-woven rattan cane. Please note the harmony of the curves in the armchairs, and the elegance of their tall backs. ..

$4,800

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$4,800

A pair of French 'Bergère en Gondole' Armchairs
A pair of French 'Bergère en Gondole' Armchairs
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A pair of French 'Bergère en Gondole' Armchairs

A pair of large sized 19th century French Louis XVI style 'Bergères en Gondole' tub armchairs, the solid beechwood frames decorated with finely carved mouldings and with restrained Neoclassical haut relief-carved decorations. These armchairs are very comfortable to sit in. Area of Paris, circa 1880...

$3,800 $2,850

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$3,800 $2,850

A pair of French Louis XV Armchairs
A pair of French Louis XV Armchairs
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A pair of French Louis XV Armchairs

A pair elegant 19th century French Napoleon III period, Louis XV style, carved and parcel gilt solid walnut Fauteuil Cabriolet armchairs of exquisite Parisian quality. Please note the broadness of the seats, the graceful lines and proportions, the quality of the parcel gilt carvings. Paris, circa 1870...

$2,800 $2,100

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$2,800 $2,100

A pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs
A pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs
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A pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs

A pair of French Louis XVI style 'fauteuil' armchairs decorated with Neoclassical elements including tapering and fluted legs, paterae and a moulded-edge rectangular backrests. Please note the perfect classical proportions and the masculine character of the design of this armchair. Retaining an old limed painted finish. Area Paris, circa 1950.Price is for each armchair.The armchairs sell separatel..

$650 $487.50

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$650 $487.50

A pair of Louis XVI Armchairs
A pair of Louis XVI Armchairs
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A pair of Louis XVI Armchairs

A pair of fine, early 20th century French Louis XVI style carved, painted and parcel-gilt Fauteuil armchairs of understated, Parisian elegance. Retaining their original and nicely worn ivory colour painted finish, with gilt highlights. The armchairs are covered in burgundy brocade, which is in usable condition. Please note the restrained Classical proportions and the masculine character of these c..

$1,400 $1,050

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$1,400 $1,050

A pair of Parisian Corbeille Armchairs
A pair of Parisian Corbeille Armchairs
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A pair of Parisian Corbeille Armchairs

A pair of 19th century French Louis XV style ‘Corbeille’ armchairs, the painted and parcel gilded frames decorated in the Rocaille style, with haut-relief carved, stylised rock, foliate and seashell motifs. The  curved backs are fitted with finely woven rattan cane, the seats with flat squab cushions. The original finish is nicely faded and worn. Very comfortable to sit on. Area of Paris, cir..

$5,200 $3,900

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$5,200 $3,900

A pair of Parisian Louis XVI Bergere Armchairs
A pair of Parisian Louis XVI Bergere Armchairs
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A pair of Parisian Louis XVI Bergere Armchairs

A pair of elegant 19th century French, Louis XVI style, finely carved and painted 'Bergere en Gondole' armchairs of simple and elegant Neoclassical design. Please note the beautiful, sweeping curves of the back-rests, and the excellent patination of the original painted finish. Freshly re-upholstered in John Robshaw 'Lasan Lapis' fabric. Area of Paris, circa 1900...

$3,800 $2,850

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$3,800 $2,850