Fauteuils à Bras Dorés – Ancien Empire Français Louis XV de Canonbury Antiques

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Pair antique French Gilt armchairs

Every chair resulted from a drawing or design. This was the work of a designer or draftsman. From the drawing, the artist produced a small model of wood or wax. This was taken over to the client for approval. After that, the menuisier or chair maker would cut the chair’s basic form. He or she used mostly beech or walnut to cut out the basic floral decorations or moldings. The elaborate ornamental work would then be carried out by a sculptor.

According to what the chair maker preferred the finished chair would remain in its natural wood color. However, varnish would be applied to make the surface somewhat shiny. To make it a real gilt armchair, a thin layer of gold or gilt would be applied to the wood. However, before that, the surface was polished to get rid of any blemishes.
The final work is done by the upholsterer. His or her work is to cover the chair with velvet, silk, leather or other materials. In carrying out this task, he or she had to ensure that the trimmings were done in a fine and delicate way.

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