The recent media buzz surrounding the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton has inspired me to share with you what I consider to be classic royalty, the King Louis Chair. I love the many different faces this chair has had over the years and have dissected each style a bit, showing you how one differs from the next!
I particularly like the modern versions found at the conclusion of this post!
I hope you enjoy learning about the many faces of the King Louis Chair, and until next time... live beautifully!
Louis XIII Chair
From the Renaissance Style, the Louis XIII chair is short in the back and square in shape. This chair is covered with either leather or a tapestry fabric. Brass nails fastened the upholstery to the chair. In some versions, the back and seat had fringe attached.
From the Renaissance Style, the Louis XIII chair is short in the back and square in shape. This chair is covered with either leather or a tapestry fabric. Brass nails fastened the upholstery to the chair. In some versions, the back and seat had fringe attached.
Louis XIV Chair
During the era of Louis XIV there was a breakthrough in chair construction, with the back becoming higher and the seat becoming larger to accommodate the more ample space required by the fashions of his day. The arms and legs of the chair are usually heavily carved.
Louis XV Chair
By 1730 the Baroque furniture style of King Louis XIV had gone out of style and was replaced by a elegant style, known as Rococo. The French Rococo style would take its place in history, recognized for the attention to detail and fine craftsmanship. Symmetrical forms were used in the frame of this chair; scrolling "c" and "s" shapes are used, as well as interlocking shells, plants and floral ornamentation.
Louis XV Chair
By 1730 the Baroque furniture style of King Louis XIV had gone out of style and was replaced by a elegant style, known as Rococo. The French Rococo style would take its place in history, recognized for the attention to detail and fine craftsmanship. Symmetrical forms were used in the frame of this chair; scrolling "c" and "s" shapes are used, as well as interlocking shells, plants and floral ornamentation.
Louis XVI Chair
While there are many chair varieties in the Louis XVI style, they are rather easy to identify. There is one characteristic that will remain in all of the Louis XVI chairs, the fluted leg. This style grew popular in the neoclassical time, and mimicked Greek columns with rounded channels carved out of the wooden legs, creating concave grooves.
King Louis Ghost Chair
In 2002, Philippe Starck put his own spin on the King Louis XVI armchair. Cleaning up the silhouette of its historical predecessor, Starck used clear or opaque polycarbonate when constructing these molded chairs. With a generously sized seat and a medallion backrest, this chair offers comfort to consumers, while a subtle curve in the armrests allows for additional relaxation. Starck's chairs are weather resistant and scratch resistant, they can be used indoors and out, and stack six high for easy storage.
Lastly, some eye candy for you! A few fun updated versions of the classic King Louis.
