Atmospheric 19th Century Louis XV Style Armchair w/ Floral Tapestry and Distressed Green-Painted Finish - 39½" x 28"

A beautiful 19th-century armchair in the Louis XV taste, with generous proportions and a wonderfully comfortable, grounded presence. Upholstered in 19th-century tapestry fabric featuring a large-scale floral motif in warm, muted tones, the chair combines decorative elegance with a relaxed and inviting character. The carved wooden frame retains an old green-painted finish, beautifully worn over time with visible scuffs and small losses revealing the wood beneath, adding depth, texture and authentic historic charm.

The sculpted frame displays graceful curves and delicate carved details inspired by the Louis XV style, while the broad seat, shaped back and padded armrests create a notably wide and comfortable seating experience. Relatively low on its legs, the chair has a stable and sturdy feel that reinforces its welcoming character. The aged painted surface and worn tapestry enhance the atmospheric quality of the piece and contribute to its rich patina and evocative presence.

The tapestry upholstery shows areas of wear and small holes consistent with age and use, yet remains highly evocative and decorative, contributing to the chair’s rich patina and lived-in character. The piece may be appreciated exactly as it is for its poetic, timeworn appearance, or reupholstered for a fresher interpretation while preserving its elegant proportions and sculptural presence.

Both refined and full of personality, this striking armchair would sit beautifully in a layered interior, adding warmth, history and unmistakable French character to a living room, bedroom or reading corner.