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Louis Xv Carved Walnut Armchair With Needlepoint Upholstery, France, 1900

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$2,276

A richly expressive Louis XV–style armchair in carved walnut, crafted in France around 1900 and tailored to the refined eye of today’s interior decorators. This piece brings together sculptural woodworking and artisanal textile work, offering a decorative presence that reads as both historic and warmly livable. The walnut frame displays the characteristic rocaille curves, cabriole legs, and foliate carvings associated with the Louis XV vocabulary, executed with a confident hand and a pleasing depth of relief. The proportions are generous yet elegant, making the chair suitable as an accent in a salon, a reading corner, or a layered decorative vignette. The seat and backrest are upholstered in hand‑worked needlepoint, featuring classical motifs and floral detailing in a palette of warm reds, greens, and golds. The textile adds narrative charm and a soft, tactile counterpoint to the sculpted wood, enhancing the chair’s decorative versatility. This armchair is ideal for decorators seeking a piece that introduces authentic French character, nuanced craftsmanship, and a touch of romantic historicism into contemporary interiors. It works beautifully as a standalone statement or paired with other carved walnut pieces for a cohesive Louis XV–inspired ensemble.

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