I am an interior designer and extremely picky. I purchased 8 chairs for the dining table I bought from Overstock. My word, what beautiful chairs. I will like I am in Paris. I can't stop staring at them. They are an elegant addition to my dining room. I am an interior designer and extremely picky. King Louis Side Chair If applicable, Taxes, Duties and Shipping costs will be added during Checkout. For Additional Information, please visit our Add a touch of classic elegance to your space with the charming King Louis side chair. Truly a multifunctional chair that can be used in any decor, this chair features a sand colored cotton/linen fabric with wired brushed finish, and traditional french round design with tufted back. Materials: Wood, cotton/linen fabric, foam Finish: Beige, khaki Dimensions: 39.75 inches high x 20 inches wide x 19 inches Was skeptical but I'm beyond pleased! To be honest, I've never ordered furniture over the internet.
I was hesitant, especially after reading certain reviews here on Overstock and I had an idea of numerous situations I was likely to encounter. The chairs were shipped rather quickly, in fact I ordered them to be delivered on a day that I would be home but UPS had other plans of expedited delivery. No complaints, I just wish I had been home the first delivery attempt! Much to my excitement, these King Louis chairs are perfectly gorgeous. The picture represented shows the fabric a bit lighter than what they are in actuality, however it was no surprise to me as I did read the description that describes the fabric as sand colored linen/cotton. Great chairs - but fabirc is darker than pictured REALLY like these chairs (ordered 6) ... would have LOVED these chairs if the color in the photos had been anywhere close to reality. They are a linen beige... not white, ivory, cream, etc. All-in-all... they match my new table perfectly. They are an "upright" chair ... no lounging around after a meal and the seats are a little short, but still comfortable.
Saw a similar chair at Pier 1 that although I liked the way it felt when I sat on it, I didn't like the back. The wood detail around the top of the chair shows the place where it was molded together. The picture looks expensive but the actual chair isn't as nice as the image. I am satisfied with it - but it's not as nice as I hoped it would be. Exactly what I wanted! I love this chair! It's exactly what I was looking for to use as my desk chair. I saw a similar chair on the Fixer Upper and spent over a year looking for something similar. Then I found this one and it was perfect! Shipped well and no issues. Oval Back Louis XVI Side Chair Square Back Louis XVI Side Chair Louis XV Salon Chair Oval Back Louis XVI Armchair Louis Cane Back Dining Chair - Set of 2 Louis Armless Chair with Brass Nailheads Square Back Louis XVI Armchair Paris Bistro Chairs - Set of 2 Louis Armless Chair with Pewter Nailheads Casa Florentina Genoa Side Chairs with Linen Seat - Set of 2
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To wit, we created a basic primer to help you learn, spot and understand some of the key differences between armchairs of the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. It should also be noted that, since these styles evolved organically, pieces may exhibit characteristics of more than one age simultaneously. Nevertheless, approach it as a framework to learn your ABCs of the XIVs — and to take a little of the guesswork out of French antiques. Read on to get started! Context: The Sun King took the throne in 1661, and his reign ushered in a period of unparalleled splendor in the French decorative arts. It was his belief that the furnishings and decor (not to mention his home, Versailles) should reflect the glory, wealth and power of the monarchy itself. Accordingly, many of the exuberant, flamboyant pieces from this period (or, pieces created in the Louis XIV style) may be properly described as Baroque. How to spot a Louis XIV chair: Seat backs are rigid, rectangular and upright
Seat backs are also frequently upholstered The seat itself is rectangular Armrests extend to the edge of the seat Chair legs are straight, and not connected at an angle Stretchers connect the legs beneath the seat Context: Louis XV style represents the French iteration of Rococo. In fact, the term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles—“rock” and “shells”—organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style. Gentle S-curves and naturalistic floral motifs are characteristic of the period, and crop up frequently on carvings of chairs. Some postulate that the increased social prominence of women influenced the more delicate and asymmetrical designs of the Louis XV style. How to spot a Louis XV chair: Seat backs are framed with molded and/or curved wood Seat backs are often cartouche-shaped (read: rounded ovals) An emphasis on comfort means that seat backs are often gently angled
The crest rail — or top curve of the seat back frame — features carvings, or even a central medallion Armrests are shorter (Trivia: they shrunk to accommodate increasingly full skirts) Chair legs are placed at an angle Cabriole, or S-curved, leg shapes are popular Context: Termed the goût grec when it emerged circa 1750, Louis XVI style reflects a reaction against the florid stylings of the previous era — and, according to some historians, a nostalgic impulse for the grandeur of the Louis XIV’s reign. During the second half of the 18th-century, French furniture underwent a Neoclassical revision. Restrained, geometrical forms were preferred to the twirled, freehand designs of Rococo, and stylized references to classical Greek architecture abounded. How to spot a Louis XVI chair: Seat backs are oval or shield-shaped Chair frames are geometric, neat and angular Carvings are more restrained, and reflect regularized, classical motifs, like the Vitruvian scroll