Louis XV–Style Fauteuils (Pair) — Mid-Century, c. 1950s
Viridian Eclection
The Set
A pair of mid century fauteuils in the Louis XV style, with carved oak or beech frames, cabriole legs and leopard velvet upholstery.
Each chair has a serpentine crest rail, pierced scrolled arms with padded rests, and cabriole legs flowing into shaped seat rails. The frames are hand finished in a warm natural tone.
The seats and backs are upholstered in a bold leopard pattern cut velvet with gimp trim, over solid wood frames with tight seats on webbing and springs, in the deeper seating proportions of the 1950s.
History & Provenance
In the 1950s American and European ateliers revived eighteenth century French forms for modern living, in the manner decorators now call Hollywood Regency and French Provincial. Makers looked to Louis XV for its sensual curves and its comfort, then updated the proportions and the construction for post war homes.
This pair captures that moment exactly, the romance of the Rococo silhouette built with sturdy mid century joinery and fitted with plush upholstery. The reference points of the period are Maison Jansen and Dorothy Draper, and the jet set apartments from Paris to Palm Springs.
The form is drawn from the eighteenth century Louis XV fauteuil, prized for its curvilinear frame and its comfort, and reinterpreted in the 1950s by American and European workshops when traditional French forms surged back into fashion.
The leopard textile is of its moment as well. Leopard became a mid century fashion staple, associated with Dior and with Schiaparelli, and migrated from couture into interiors as a bold, cosmopolitan note.
Product Details
| Era | Mid century, circa 1950s |
| Style | Louis XV and French Provincial revival |
| Form | Pair of fauteuils. Serpentine crest rail, pierced scrolled arms with padded rests, cabriole legs into shaped seat rails |
| Materials | Oak or beech, carved and hand finished. Leopard pattern cut velvet with gimp edging. Tight seats over webbing and springs |
| Maker | Unmarked. Attribution to the period rests on idiom and construction |
| Dimensions | To be confirmed |
| Condition | Sturdy and ready to place. Light, tasteful patina to the wood consistent with age |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
A pair of chairs does what a single chair cannot. These work as a salon pair flanking a marble or brass side table, holding the symmetry of a room by themselves.
Layered into an eclectic interior, against black lacquer, smoked glass and gilt mirrors, the leopard velvet and the carved frames give the room its Hollywood Regency register.
They suit a boutique entry, a dressing room, or a bedroom seating vignette, and because they are structurally sound and already upholstered, they can be placed as they are.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
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Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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