Set Of Six Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period

Period: Late 18th century
Origin: Veneto, Italy
Wood type: Walnut

Height: 85 cm | 33.46 in
Seat height: 43 cm | 16.93 in
Width: 40 cm | 15.75 in
Depth: 39 cm | 15.35 in

Refined set of six solid walnut chairs, dating from the Louis XVI period (late 18th century), a typical example of the Venetian neoclassical furniture tradition.

The structure, with sober and regular lines, features front legs in truncated pyramid shape carved with stylized floral motifs (rosettes) on the connecting blocks, while the rear legs rise straight and plain. The backrest is framed by a linear moulding and enriched with an elegant central element carved in the shape of a stylized lyre, a hallmark of Venetian production of the period, evoking the neoclassical ornamental vocabulary and the purity of forms inspired by antiquity.

The seats are in woven Vienna straw, characteristic of high-quality furnishings that combined lightness with refinement. The use of walnut, warm and compact, gives chromatic harmony and structural solidity.

This ensemble retains its stylistic coherence and stands as a clear example of the sober and rational elegance that distinguished Venetian production in the second half of the 18th century, in dialogue with the aesthetic canons spread throughout Europe under the reign of Louis XVI.

The photographs show the furniture in a state that is not yet fully restored or only partially restored.
At the time of sale, restoration will be completed according to the client’s tastes and wishes.
Our workshop guarantees a conservative restoration, aimed at respecting the integrity and authenticity of each piece. All items are treated to ensure solidity, durability, and hygiene.

Once the interventions are completed, the furniture will be ready for use, suitable for holding clothing, tableware, or food.

Planned interventions:

• Structural restoration: replacement of small missing parts, closure of any cracks on the backrest, consolidation of deteriorated areas, inspection and repair of the joinery.
• Accurate anti-woodworm treatment.
• Cleaning and sanitization of interiors.
• External finishing with natural beeswax.
• Internal finishing with shellac, a natural alcohol-based varnish.

Customizations:

• On request, it is possible to agree on the desired degree of restoration.
• Personalization of interiors (addition of clothes rods, shelves, dividers, etc.).