Antique French Provincial Transition Louis XV XVI Style Distressed Painted Green Accent Chair

Description

A most charming antique European (Swedish Country / French Provincial) hand carved and painted side chair / petite boudoir chair … more A most charming antique European (Swedish Country / French Provincial) hand carved and painted side chair / petite boudoir chair

Likely born in Sweden, possibly France, during the second half of the 19th / early 20th century, showcasing the beautiful elegance, refined sophistication, and relaxed rustic warmth that is Provincial Louis XV style, with light, airy, dainty understated silhouette, gracefully curved form, hand-crafted quality, featuring a solid fruitwood frame retaining the original light pale green sage paint decorated finish with warm, beautifully aged patina, enhanced by worn, naturally distressed, weathered, chippy paint finish.

Having a tall balloon back surmounted by an ornate carved openwork shell crest, comfortable cushioned antique white upholstered seat and backrest, over a gently undulating scalloped shaped apron adorned with decorative floral carvings, rising on elegant cabriole legs.

Provenance:
A magnificent Round Hill Road
Greenwich, Connecticut private estate.

Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Blackrock Galleries, Greenwich, CT; May 2021 Greenwich Round Hill Road Single Estate auction catalog; transported to Dallas Texas design district; additional locations Raleigh, NC; and Boston, MA.

Ideal smaller size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a stunning accent chair, add a touch of unfussy luxury and glam as a boudoir chair, add classic timeless style in the home office as a bonheur du jour ladies' writing desk chair, multi-role as a functional, highly decorative, and versatile occasional chair, armless dining chair, corner chair, vanity seat, and more!

Dimensions: (approx)
38" High, 16.5" Deep, 15" Wide
Seat height: 19"

Great condition overall, especially considering age. Strong, sturdy and stable. Presents very well, enhanced by nicely aged patina, organic distressing, scattered worn chippy paint losses, all wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including dirtied upholstery on the back as shown in the photos. Overall, a wonderful example, in great shape, full of antique character, luxurious style, refined ustic elegance, and Old World European authenticity that can only be acquired over long periods of time. less