A spectacular, rare set of 12 French Louis XIII Revival dining chairs, an exceptional late 19th-century find perfectly suited for a grand-scale formal dining room. Dating from the Belle Époque era (circa 1880–1900), this uniform dozen beautifully captures the transitional spirit of the historic Louis XIII period, where the rigid architectural geometry of the Renaissance elegantly softened into the fluid grandeur of the early Baroque style.
The defining masterpiece of each chair is its beautifully sculpted walnut frame. The legs and H-shaped stretchers feature the iconic "os de mouton" (sheep’s bone) silhouette, expertly carved with deep, undulating serpentine curves that provide a remarkably grounded and substantial presence. Crafted during the late 19th-century revival using premium cuts of timber, this heavy, low-slung bracing ensures incredible structural integrity, built to comfortably withstand generations of use around a large estate extension table.
Complementing the rich, oxidized patina of the walnut is a dynamic, expertly preserved flame-stitch (Bargello) woven upholstery. The vibrant, multicolored zig-zag geometric layers feature a sophisticated palette of crimson, olive green, cream, and gold, bringing immediate warmth, movement, and historical character to any space. Each chair is meticulous in its finish, densely bordered along the high, straight backrest and generous seat with hand-applied, antiqued brass nailhead trim that accentuates the crisp, tailored lines of the upholstery.
Finding a cohesive, identical set of 12 chairs from the late 1800s in such impeccable condition is a true rarity in the antiquities market, heavily prized by interior designers and collectors alike. This commanding set is ready to serve as the crown jewel of an upscale residential interior or historical estate.
Size: 43.5” H x 19” W x 22” D, each chair
C. 1880, France
A spectacular, rare set of 12 French Louis XIII Revival dining chairs, an exceptional late 19th-century find perfectly suited for a grand-scale formal dining room. Dating from the Belle Époque era (circa 1880–1900), this uniform dozen beautifully captures the transitional spirit of the historic Louis XIII period, where the rigid architectural geometry of the Renaissance elegantly softened into the fluid grandeur of the early Baroque style.
The defining masterpiece of each chair is its beautifully sculpted walnut frame. The legs and H-shaped stretchers feature the iconic "os de mouton" (sheep’s bone) silhouette, expertly carved with deep, undulating serpentine curves that provide a remarkably grounded and substantial presence. Crafted during the late 19th-century revival using premium cuts of timber, this heavy, low-slung bracing ensures incredible structural integrity, built to comfortably withstand generations of use around a large estate extension table.
Complementing the rich, oxidized patina of the walnut is a dynamic, expertly preserved flame-stitch (Bargello) woven upholstery. The vibrant, multicolored zig-zag geometric layers feature a sophisticated palette of crimson, olive green, cream, and gold, bringing immediate warmth, movement, and historical character to any space. Each chair is meticulous in its finish, densely bordered along the high, straight backrest and generous seat with hand-applied, antiqued brass nailhead trim that accentuates the crisp, tailored lines of the upholstery.
Finding a cohesive, identical set of 12 chairs from the late 1800s in such impeccable condition is a true rarity in the antiquities market, heavily prized by interior designers and collectors alike. This commanding set is ready to serve as the crown jewel of an upscale residential interior or historical estate.
Size: 43.5” H x 19” W x 22” D, each chair
C. 1880, France
