Fauteuil Collection

The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI, Giovanni Battista (1690-1764)
CUL4877736 The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI, Giovanni Battista (1690-1764). Royal Palace of Madrid. 1738-1755. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Marie Antoinette, Queen to Louis XVI, 1788. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Vigier Lebrun
FLO4974717 Marie Antoinette, Queen to Louis XVI, 1788. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Vigier Lebrun (1755-1842)

Women smoking in a chic interior in a dinner dress, gold blade and green velvet, afternoon dress in green wool
FLO4562489 Women smoking in a chic interior in a dinner dress, gold blade and green velvet, afternoon dress in green wool, and afternoon dress in gold and red blade dress

The cardinal. There is a certain difficulty in determining the real meaning put by the artist here
FLO4675863 The cardinal. There is a certain difficulty in determining the real meaning put by the artist here. He represented the Cardinal receiving a papal bubble from a messenger

Fashionable armchairs of 1788: a bergere in striped silk and carved walnut
FLO4671886 Fashionable armchairs of 1788: a bergere in striped silk and carved walnut, and a armchair in Aubusson tapestry and carved walnut

Dress (Dress) of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820. She wears a tropical bird in her powdered hair
FLO4594776 Dress (Dress) of the reign of King George III, 1760-1820. She wears a tropical bird in her powdered hair, a crucifix around her neck, silk embroidered dress and petticoats

English dandies and doctor visiting a sick man in his bedroom, while servants bring soup and a bedpan
FLO4662143 English dandies and doctor visiting a sick man in his bedroom, while servants bring soup and a bedpan. Jerry beat to a stand still! Dr

Parisian women's fashions, reign of Louis XVI, 1790. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after
FLO4686214 Parisian women's fashions, reign of Louis XVI, 1790. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Louis-Leopold Boilly from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Windsor chair, ash with elm seat, early 19th century
BAL1816 Windsor chair, ash with elm seat, early 19th century; Private Collection.

Portrait of a Man, c.1795. Creator: Francois-Andre Vincent
Portrait of a Man, c.1795

Ladies toilette, fauteuil, footstool, bidet, 1809
6339925 Ladies toilette, fauteuil, footstool, bidet, 1809 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Ladies toilette, fauteuil, footstool, bidet, 1809)

The skeleton of Death sits in the porters chair of a great house, as the terrified servants come down the stairs to
FLO4690164 The skeleton of Death sits in the porters chair of a great house, as the terrified servants come down the stairs to investigate

The cat, the weasel and the little rabbit (Le chat, la belette et le petit lapin
DUV4214723 The cat, the weasel and the little rabbit (Le chat, la belette et le petit lapin) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The drop and the spider (La goutte et l araignee) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214296 The drop and the spider (La goutte et l araignee) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl Playing a Mandolin (oil on canvas)
MHB90661 Girl Playing a Mandolin (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Louis XVI style armchair (acacia wood)
XIR213934 Louis XVI style armchair (acacia wood) by Jacob, Georges (1739-1814); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Fontainebleau armchair, 1796-1803 (mahogany)
MMT157991 Fontainebleau armchair, 1796-1803 (mahogany) by Jacob-Desmalter, Francois Honore Georges (1770-1841); 92x58 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Corbeau ecrivant. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212477 Corbeau ecrivant. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Andrew, Best et Leloir dans la partie intitulee " Souvenirs d une vieille corneille" ecrit parPJ Stahl in

The skeleton of Death appears before the telescope of the old astronomer, causing him to fall out of his chair
FLO4690251 The skeleton of Death appears before the telescope of the old astronomer, causing him to fall out of his chair

A pair of Louis XVI fauteuils, c. 1780 (painted wood with parcel-gilt covered in satin
CH340793 A pair of Louis XVI fauteuils, c.1780 (painted wood with parcel-gilt covered in satin brode aux indes) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Pair of Louis XV armchairs, 1723-74 (wood)
XIR154012 Pair of Louis XV armchairs, 1723-74 (wood) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Woman Sitting in an Armchair, c. 1864 (pastel)
JKL66635 Woman Sitting in an Armchair, c.1864 (pastel) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 64x69 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Fashionable armchairs of 1788: a bergere in striped silk and carved walnut, and a fauteuil in Aubusson tapestry and carved walnut

A Drawing Room
MAL82265 A Drawing Room by Gay, Walter (1856-1937); 55.2x45.7 cm; Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; American, out of copyright

A pair of Armchairs from a suite of Louis XVI furniture, stamped by Delaisement, c
PAR222394 A pair of Armchairs from a suite of Louis XVI furniture, stamped by Delaisement, c.1780 (carved giltwood and upholstery) (see also 222393) by French School

Fauteuil, c. 1785-90 (softwood with gilding & green velvet)
1077603 Fauteuil, c.1785-90 (softwood with gilding & green velvet) by Jacob, Georges (1739-1814); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Fauteuil de l Arioste conserve a Ferrare (engraving)
3645522 Fauteuil de l Arioste conserve a Ferrare (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fauteuil de l Arioste conserve a Ferrare)

One of a pair of Louis XV fauteuils a la Reine (wood & textile)
708927 One of a pair of Louis XV fauteuils a la Reine (wood & textile) by Gourdin, Jean (Pere Gourdin) (fl.1737-63); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XIII armchair (wood & damask)
XIR228244 Louis XIII armchair (wood & damask) by French School, (17th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Armchair, 1796-99 (wood)
MMT177503 Armchair, 1796-99 (wood) by Jacob-Desmalter, Francois Honore Georges (1770-1841); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Fauteuil, c. 1785-90 (softwood with gilding & green velvet)
1077602 Fauteuil, c.1785-90 (softwood with gilding & green velvet) by Jacob, Georges (1739-1814); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Pink Room (oil on canvas)
XIR423410 The Pink Room (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 55x46 cm; Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: Le Salon Rose; ); French, out of copyright

Kneehole writing table and gilt fauteuils, 1910. Artist: Edwin Foley
Kneehole writing table and gilt fauteuils, 1910. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture, Volume I, TC and EC Jack Limited, 35 Paternoster Row, and Edinburgh, 1910

Fauteuil a LA Reine
Fauteuil a la reine - French armchair named in the queens style Date: 18th century

Napoleon I (1769-1821) Seated in an Armchair (grisaille)
XIR161797 Napoleon I (1769-1821) Seated in an Armchair (grisaille) by French School, (19th century); Fondation Dosne-Thiers (Musee Frederic Masson) Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Desk Chair (Fauteuil de cabinet); Attributed to Etienne Meunier, French, master 1732; Paris, France, Europe; about 1735; Walnut with leather upholstery; silk velvet linings; brass studs; Object: H

Chair (fauteuil de toilette); Georges Jacob, French, 1739 - 1814, master 1765, and Pierre-Claude Triquet, French, active second half of 18th century, and Jean-Baptiste-Simon Rode, French

Armchair (Fauteuil a la reine); Unknown; France, Europe; about 1735; Gilded walnut; modern upholstery; brass studs; Object: H: 104.8 x W (at knees): 64.1 cm (H: 3 ft. 5 1/4 in. x W (at knees): 2 ft

Chair-Making C1760
Two French craftsmen work on the elaborate upholstery on a pair of Louis XV style Fauteuils (armchairs)

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In the world of interior design, the fauteuil holds a special place. Originating in France during the 18th century, this elegant armchair has become synonymous with comfort and luxury. Its name is derived from the French word for "armchair, " and it truly lives up to its reputation. Imagine yourself stepping into a grand house in 1809, making your way towards the ladies' toilette. As you enter, you are greeted by an exquisite fauteuil placed next to a footstool. The intricate details of its Louis XVI style captivate your attention - acacia wood carved with precision and adorned with delicate upholstery. But beyond its aesthetic appeal lies a deeper symbolism. In Thomas Rowlandson's illustrations from "The English Dance of Death, " we see Death himself sitting in a porter's chair made famous by the fauteuil. Terrified servants descend down the stairs to investigate his presence, reminding us that life is fleeting and death spares no one. Death makes another appearance as he comes for a doctor while a priest prays over the deceased body of a good man mourned by his loved ones. These haunting images serve as reminders of our mortality and encourage us to cherish every moment we have. Yet amidst these somber scenes, there are lighter tales depicted through fables like "The Cat, The Weasel, and The Little Rabbit" or "The Drop and The Spider. " These stories remind us that even in difficult times, there is always room for hope and resilience. Artistic representations also showcase different variations of this iconic piece of furniture throughout history. From Fontainebleau armchairs crafted between 1796-1803 using mahogany to painted wood Louis XV armchairs dating back to 1723-74 – each tells its own story through craftsmanship. One cannot help but be reminded of Jean-Jacques Granville's illustrated vignettes featuring Corbeau ecrivant, capturing the essence of creativity and imagination.