Antique French Louis XVI Style Petite Carved Painted Upholstered Side Chairs – a Pair

An elegant pair of ladies petite French Belle Époque period (1871-1914) Louis XVI style parcel gilt painted chairs.

Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, executed in luxurious Louis 15th style, featuring a solid wood frame carved in bead and ribbon twist motif, having arched crest rail, flanked by square stiles, buttoned splat and seat, tufted upholstery fixed with woven trim, atop original cane panel, rounded serpentine seat with stepped molded edge, adorned with giltwood rosette carvings and ribbon twist running ornamentation, rising on straight tapered fluted legs. Beautiful aged distressed chippy paint patina. circa 1900

*Please note, at the time of writing this, we have a similarly styled Louis XVI style painted wood cane bidet stool / side table (shown in the last photo) available.

*Petite size / proportions*

Dimensions: (approx)
36″ Tall, 16.5″ Wide, 15.5″ Deep;
Seat height: 18″

Good antique condition with nicely aged patina. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Presents well, retaining original antique character marks and charm throughout, all wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered nicks and chippy paint losses.