Rare Complete Set of 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Louis XVI Carved Tapestry Upholstered Love Seat and Pair of Armchairs. This Single Love Seat and Pair of (2) Armchairs are a complete matching set that are in immaculate condition with beautiful upholstery condition & cushioning. The Love Seat and Armchairs are made of hand carved walnut wood with upholstery featuring royalty in the countryside depicted on the backrests, seat cushions and elbow rests. The beautiful floral motifs compliment the grand detail of the tapestry in each piece.
The Aubusson artwork on the upholstery features florals and French styling from the 17th-19th century that appeared in royal residences throughout France and was highly prized by Louis XVI himself. In 1665 the town of Aubusson was granted the title of Royal Manufactory by King Louis XIV. Aubusson was renowned for its exceptional textiles and tapestries that reflected the height of contemporary fashions. These Aubusson designs reflected a great diversity in themes, including depictions of religious, pastoral, and floral patterns as shown within this set. Aubusson textiles amongst chairs were highly prized from the 17th century onward for their exceptional quality and grand designs.
These sets are highly sought after and look great in any interior design whether classical, modern or traditional setting.