Pair of Antique Reclining Armchair Louis Philippe Walnut XIX Century
Pair of Antique Reclining Armchair Louis Philippe Walnut XIX Century

Italy, Mid XIX Century

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Pair of Antique Reclining Armchair Louis Philippe Walnut XIX Century

Italy, Mid XIX Century

Code: ANSESE0238978

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Pair of Antique Reclining Armchair Louis Philippe Walnut XIX Century - Italy, Mid XIX Century

Features

Italy, Mid XIX Century

Style:  Louis Philippe (1830-1848)

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  Italy

Main essence:  Beech Walnut

Material:  Padded , Metal

Description

Pair of Louis Philippe reclining armchairs in walnut and beech, Italy, mid-19th century. Wavy legs and armrests, padded backrests and seats. Under the armrests there is a metal mechanism that allows you to adjust the inclination of the backrests.

Product Condition:
Product which due to age and wear requires restoration and re-polishing. We try to present the real state of the furniture as completely as possible with photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is stated in the description applies.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 110
Width: 67,5
Depth: 80

Maximum size (cm):
Depth: 129,5

Seat height:  35

Additional Information

Style: Louis Philippe (1830-1848)

The Louis Philippe style developed in a context characterized by two main factors: the expansion of the bourgeoisie and the advent of the industrialization of production processes.


This style therefore faces the decline of artisans and the new needs for economy and comfort.


Aesthetically, it takes elements from the past, especially from the Gothic and Renaissance, preferring very curved shapes for the backrests of the seats, roe deer legs and feet, with a very rich decoration.


It mainly uses dark woods: ebony, rosewood and mahogany, combined for contrast with light elements.


Find out more with our insights:


The Louis Philippe style
Classic Monday: Louis Philippe and Umbertina consoles compared
The Austrian taste of Baroque
History of Louis Philippe furniture
The Umbertino style
Antiques in Lombardy
The Evolution of the Empire Style

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Main essence:

Beech

It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.

Walnut

Walnut wood comes from the plant whose botanical name is juglans regia , probably originally from the East but very common in Europe. Light or dark brown in color, it is a hard wood with a beautiful grain, widely used in antique furniture. It was the main essence in Italy throughout the Renaissance and later had a good diffusion in Europe, especially in England, until the advent of mahogany. It was used for solid wood furniture and sometimes carvings and inlays, its only big limitation is that it suffers a lot from woodworm. In France it was widely used more than anything else in the provinces. In the second half of the eighteenth century its use decreased significantly because mahogany and other exotic woods were preferred.

Material:

Padded

Metal

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