Louis XVI Neoclassical Gilded Fauteuil Armchair - Ivory Damask & Egg-and-Dart Frame

Design & Inspiration

There is a moment when a chair stops being furniture and becomes an argument — a clear, structured statement about how a room should feel. This Louis XVI Neoclassical fauteuil makes exactly that argument. Its proportions are disciplined: a rectangular back with a gently arched crown, open arms with scroll terminals, and four tapered fluted legs that rise with restrained confidence from the floor. Every element recalls the design vocabulary of the Neoclassical ateliers of 1760–1800, when French court furniture shed the Rococo's playful asymmetry in favor of geometric clarity and Greco-Roman authority. This piece faithfully reproduces that transition in solid wood and ivory damask.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from solid beech dried to exacting humidity standards — a guarantee of dimensional stability across Egypt's varying climate. Over this structural core, craftsmen have applied a hand-rubbed gold finish that catches light differently from every angle: warmer at midday, richer under evening candlelight. The crown rail is carved with a continuous egg-and-dart molding — one of the defining Neoclassical ornaments, drawn from ancient Greek architectural friezes — while the seat apron carries a braided rope-twist border that runs the full perimeter. The upholstery is a woven ivory damask with a tonal floral medallion repeat, piped cleanly at every seam edge where fabric meets gilded frame.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 70 cm / Depth: 63 cm / Height: 107 cm
The chair's height-to-seat ratio positions it naturally alongside a writing desk or as a paired accent flanking a console. The open-arm fauteuil form — as distinct from the enclosed bergère — keeps the silhouette light and the sightlines clean, making it work equally well as a standalone statement piece or as part of a larger salon arrangement.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every Brass & Wood piece is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in the European classical tradition. The joinery is mortise-and-tenon construction for long-term structural integrity. The gilding is applied by hand and burnished to a warm, even tone. This is not a production-line chair — it is a considered object, built to carry the visual weight its design demands. Customization of fabric and finish is available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this armchair made from?

The frame is solid beech with a hand-rubbed gold finish. The upholstery is woven ivory damask fabric. No leather is used in this piece.

Is assembly required?

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

Can the fabric or finish be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of upholstery fabric, color, and wood finish. Please contact us before ordering to discuss your requirements.