Louis XVI armchair

Find theOld-world styleThat softens classicism through the elegance of the wooden frame and its various upholstery options.This style, also known as Shabby Chic, brings feminine and romantic touches.The Louis Xv armchairs and Louis Xvi armchairs are characterized by gentle curves and curved legs, although the Louis Xvi style straightens the overall look slightly.The solid wood creates a geometric and strict frame softened by caning or fabric upholstery.

How to recognize a Louis Xvi antique armchair?

TheLouis Xvi style furnitureIs usually made of light solid wood.The chairs can be made of walnut, mahogany, or beech, and the wood is lacquered or waxed during the furniture finishing process.The armchairs are more balanced than Louis IV chairs, but slightly less comfortable.The column feet are either spiral or fluted.

For the backrest, there is a wide choice: oval medallion backrest, racket backrest, lyre backrest, square backrest, sheaf backrest, hat backrest...The emblematic backrests of the period are the oval medallion backrest and the hat backrest, which generally feature two columns as framing.The Louis Xvi medallion armchair has been very successful and has become an essential vintage piece of furniture!

Maison Saulaie takes pleasure in designing antique Louis Xvi style armchairs, faithful to the models of the time.Our goal is to offer you luxury furniture at the best price to enhance your interior.

Discover our range of traditional Louis Xvi armchairs

They are often waxed in walnut tones and develop a beautiful patina over time.They can be combined with various materials such as fabric, leather, or caning.The bergère is emblematic of this period.This largeTraditional armchair, often with full cheeks, can be seen in many paintings depicting the nobility enjoying the comfort of these elegant and comfortable armchairs.Maison Saulaie has made the most of these charming antique armchairs to offer you a varied range crafted with expertise.The styles have been revisited with modernity or meticulously respected.

Traditional Louis Xv armchair

Refinement and elegance characterize the Louis Xv style armchair.The armchair features a wide seat and a high backrest.It may include a small flower motif.The legs are curved and often carved.Caning became common in armchairs of this period.Maison Saulaie has preserved these elements to inspire and offer you armchairs with the characteristic traits of this style.Additionally, you will find armchairs that are faithful reproductions of antique pieces, especially with theBanvent styleKnown for its curved legs with interlacing and natural wax furniture finishing.

Caned Louis Xvi armchair

The Louis Xvi style modernizes the Louis Xv style with less curved lines.The legs may remain fluted even if they straighten.The bergère can be with or without moldings.It is not always a wingback chair and simplifies while maintaining its thick seat and supportive backrest.This is the case for the Monceau bergère, which is also a faithful reproduction of an antique piece.The frame remains in wood, and the seat, back, and armrests are covered in fabric, except for those that are caned.The oval backrest becomes more common and rounded.However, caning remains.

Other styles of antique armchairs

TheEmpire styleFollows theLouis Xvi style, with simplified forms while retaining moldings.TheDirectoire styleIs square, while the Louis-Philippe style regains roundness.Elegance and refinement remain for these antique armchairs with high and often rectangular backrests.The waxed wooden frame and fabric seat are still essential.

Moldings can be found depending on the styles, contributing to an elegant touch through meticulous woodwork.Each type of traditional armchair has its own characteristics that will give your interior the style that suits you.These elegant and comfortable antique armchairs, regardless of style, bring warmth and refinement to your interior.Wood develops a patina over time, while fabric, leather, or caning add a decorative touch that enhances your antique furniture or gives a lounge feel to your interior.The bergères, where one can relax in tranquility, are both armchairs to live in and armchairs that elegantly furnish your rooms with a cozy atmosphere.