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Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870

Name: Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870
Price: 3400 USD
Availability: InStock

$3,400

Le Louvre French Antiques

Dallas, TX

Condition Notes: Good antique condition, with minor nicks and rubs. Buildup to cushion with some dropped sections, both commensurate to age and … moreGood antique condition, with minor nicks and rubs. Buildup to cushion with some dropped sections, both commensurate to age and use. The back and arms were most likely repurposed from period Gothic furniture (ending in the 16th century). Age separation to lower back of chair. less

Description: n the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for skilled craftsmen to repurpose older wood carvings into their … more n the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for skilled craftsmen to repurpose older wood carvings into their own furniture creations. A French menuisier utilized this technique (circa 1870), incorporating a previously carved chair back and arms into the construction of this Gothic style chaise lounge. Based on the faded Gothic motifs and age separations, the repurposed pieces were most likely carved in the 16th century.

The Gothic period carvings seen on the top rail include a series of foliate groupings flanked by bulbous finials. Although the carvings have faded over the course of centuries, the finials might have been leaf cups, which were often seen during the Gothic period. The back rest has been adorned with arcading beneath an infilled niche that is flanked by a pair of linenfold carvings. A cream colored cushion has been affixed by small nails above an apron embellished with barb tracery and ogee brackets. The entire lounge is supported by six block legs, with the back four extending directly from the back and the arms. Relatively low to the ground, our French Gothic oak chaise lounge would also make a luxurious dog bed. less

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