{"product_id":"louis-xvi-neoclassical-solid-wood-fauteuil-gilt-acanthus-floral-jacquard","title":"Louis XVI Neoclassical Solid Wood Fauteuil - Gilt Acanthus \u0026 Floral Jacquard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 68 cm \/ Depth: 65 cm \/ Height: 112 cm\u003cbr\u003eWood species: Romanian Solid Redwood (\u0026lt;10% Humidity)\u003cbr\u003eWood finish: French Polish — mahogany tone\u003cbr\u003eGilding: carved-wood gilt acanthus and rope-twist moulding\u003cbr\u003eUpholstery: champagne floral jacquard with gimp braid trim\u003cbr\u003eLeg style: straight tapered fluted, four legs\u003cbr\u003eNo cane weaving, no tufting, no nailhead trim, no brass hardware\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Egypt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach fauteuil is produced entirely by hand in Brass \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this chair made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo assembly is required. The fauteuil arrives fully constructed and ready to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this chair be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization in fabric selection and wood finish tone. Please contact our team before ordering to discuss available options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596062425339,"sku":"ENTSAL82911","price":47250.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/louis-xvi-neoclassical-solid-wood-fauteuil-gilt-acanthus-floral-jacquard-main-view.png?v=1790602208","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-uk\/products\/louis-xvi-neoclassical-solid-wood-fauteuil-gilt-acanthus-floral-jacquard","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}