Louis XVI Neoclassical Solid Wood Fauteuil - Gilt Acanthus & Floral Jacquard

Design & Inspiration

This is the luxury neoclassical fauteuil at its most characteristic — geometry and ornament held in careful balance. The chair presents a strictly rectangular back panel, its perimeter defined by a hand-carved rope-twist moulding finished in gold, above which a ribbon-bow crest marks the topmost rail. The four straight, tapered fluted legs rise to rosette corner blocks — the detail that distinguishes the Louis XVI vocabulary from Rococo exuberance. Every structural line declares order; every carved surface replies with warmth. Inspired by the refined discipline of the Louis XVI Neoclassical period (1760–1800), this fauteuil faithfully reproduces the open-arm chair form that furnished the salons and formal reception rooms of late eighteenth-century Europe.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from Romanian solid redwood at less than 10% humidity, turned and shaped by hand before receiving a French polish in a deep mahogany tone. The polish is applied in successive thin layers and burnished between coats — a technique that yields the characteristic warm depth visible in the grain. Gilt carved-wood acanthus leaves cascade from the arm supports down toward the leg capitals, and a continuous rope-twist moulding borders both the back frame and the seat rail. No brass hardware is used; every gilded element is carved wood finished with gold. The upholstery is a champagne floral jacquard — scrolling acanthus and a central rose bouquet on a pale silver-grey ground — finished along its edges with a fine gimp braid. The arm pads are upholstered to match the seat and back, completing a unified surface.

Dimensions & Details

Length: 68 cm / Depth: 65 cm / Height: 112 cm
Wood species: Romanian Solid Redwood (<10% Humidity)
Wood finish: French Polish — mahogany tone
Gilding: carved-wood gilt acanthus and rope-twist moulding
Upholstery: champagne floral jacquard with gimp braid trim
Leg style: straight tapered fluted, four legs
No cane weaving, no tufting, no nailhead trim, no brass hardware
Country of Origin: Egypt

Handcrafted in Egypt

Each fauteuil is produced entirely by hand in Brass & Wood's Egyptian workshops. The carvers, French-polish finishers, and upholsterers who build this chair each hold expertise in a single discipline — the evenness of the French-polished surface, the crispness of the acanthus relief, and the precision of the gimp braid application all reflect that division of skilled labour. The result is a piece that brings the furniture tradition of late eighteenth-century Paris into a contemporary interior without compromise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this chair made from?

The frame is Romanian solid redwood with a hand-applied French polish in a mahogany tone. The gilt decorative elements — acanthus carvings and rope-twist moulding — are carved wood finished in gold. The upholstery is a champagne floral jacquard fabric trimmed with gimp braid. There is no brass or metal hardware on this chair.

Is assembly required?

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

Can this chair be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in fabric selection and wood finish tone. Please contact our team before ordering to discuss available options.