Louis XV Rococo Gilded Fauteuil Armchair - Teal Velvet with Carved Shell Crest

Design & Inspiration

Some chairs announce themselves the moment they enter a room. This Louis XV Rococo fauteuil does exactly that — its gilded frame catches light from every angle while the cool depth of teal velvet commands quiet authority. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of mid-18th-century Parisian salon furniture, it carries the unmistakable fingerprint of the Louis XV era: sinuous curves that reject the straight line entirely, a carved shell cartouche crowning the serpentine crest rail, and four hand-carved cabriole legs tapering to delicate scroll feet. This is the chair that was designed not merely to be sat in, but to be seen.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from Romanian solid redwood dried to below 10% humidity, ensuring structural integrity across decades of use. Every surface visible in the room — the crest rail, the curved apron, the arm supports, the legs — has been hand-carved and finished with a layered gilded lacquer, hand-rubbed to a warm satin tone that reads as antique gold in natural light. The upholstery is executed in solid-color teal velvet, stretched taut over high-density foam across both the back panel and the generous seat cushion. A loose rectangular lumbar cushion for the lower back provides comfort. Every upholstery edge is finished with a braided gimp cord, the hallmark detail of authentic French 18th-century seat furniture. The open arms feature padded velvet manchettes resting on curved arm supports — comfortable without compromising the airy, open profile that defines the fauteuil form.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 77 cm / Depth: 54 cm / Height: 94 cm
Upholstery style: piped edges with braided gimp cord
Leg style: hand-carved cabriole on scroll feet
Frame finish: gilded, hand-rubbed lacquer
Fabric: solid teal velvet
Cushions: removable seat cushion + loose lumbar cushion

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every Brass & Wood fauteuil is produced in Egypt by craftsmen trained in the disciplines of classical European joinery and decorative finishing. The carving of the shell motif on the crest rail and apron, the application of the gilded finish, and the fitting of the braided gimp cord are all carried out by hand. No part of the decorative process is outsourced to machine replication. The result is a piece that carries the small, intentional imperfections of human craft — the very quality that separates a handcrafted replica from mass production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this chair made from?

The frame is Romanian solid redwood with a hand-rubbed gilded lacquer finish. The upholstery is solid teal velvet over high-density foam. Braided gimp cord finishes all upholstery edges.

Are the cushions removable?

Yes. Both the seat cushion and the lumbar cushion are loose and fully removable for cleaning or replacement.

Can this chair be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of fabric color and type, and frame finish. Please contact us before ordering to discuss available options.