Louis XV Rococo Revival Side Chair - Gobelin Floral Seat & Gilt Cartouche Back

Design & Inspiration

Place this chair at the head of a formally set dining table and something shifts in the room — the light catches the gilt acanthus at the knee of the cabriole leg, and the floral gobelin seat faces you like a small framed painting. This side chair faithfully reproduces the refined vocabulary of Louis XV Rococo design: the cartouche-shaped back with its shaped crest, the sinuous lines that travel from the carved crest rail down to the delicate scroll foot, and a seat that invites as much as it displays. The Rococo era, which flourished in French interiors from the 1730s through the 1770s, sought to bring naturalness and gentle movement into every piece of furniture — this chair carries that intention with discipline and warmth.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from solid cherry wood, shaped and hand-rubbed to a warm cherry finish that deepens with age. The cartouche-shaped back panel is upholstered in cream fabric that provides a quiet foil to the richly worked seat. The seat itself is covered in a gobelin-weave textile with a multi-colour floral composition — roses, peonies, and small blossoms in blush, dusty rose, and sage against a cream ground — a direct reference to the floral tapestry traditions of the Beauvais and Aubusson workshops that supplied French Rococo furniture makers. Gilt acanthus mounts accent the crest rail and the knees of the cabriole legs, applied with an antique gold finish that complements rather than overpowers the cherry wood.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 62 cm / Depth: 50 cm / Height: 110 cm
Four cabriole legs with scroll feet and gilt acanthus knee mounts. Cartouche-shaped upholstered back with shaped crest rail and gilt floral carved motif at crown. Gobelin floral over-upholstered seat with serpentine apron detailed with gilt carved moulding. No assembly required.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every chair produced by Brass & Wood is shaped, carved, finished, and upholstered by hand in Egypt, drawing on a tradition of decorative woodworking that combines European classical training with generations of local craft knowledge. The gilt details are applied by hand to ensure the warmth and irregularity that separates genuine gilded ornament from machine-applied gold paint. This is a replica made with honest intent — not to deceive, but to bring the pleasure of historical design into homes that deserve it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this chair made from?

The frame is solid cherry wood with a hand-rubbed cherry finish. The back is upholstered in cream fabric. The seat is covered in a gobelin floral-weave textile. Ornamental details are finished in antique gold gilt.

Can this chair be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on wood finish, fabric selection, and fabric colour. Contact our team to discuss your preferred combination before placing your order.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. The chair arrives fully constructed and ready to place.