{"product_id":"antique-17th-c-french-louis-xiii-chair","title":"Antique 17th c. French Louis XIII Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntique French Chair\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eantique 17th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal Louis XIII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecarved barley twist walnut woodwork and hand painted leather upholstery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efound in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34\" high x 22.5\" wide x 16\" deep (18\" seat height)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed barley twist armchair featuring hand-painted leather upholstery with floral motifs, accented by classic nailhead trim. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOriginally a formal seating chair used in dining rooms, great halls or sitting rooms, libraries or studies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe arms and sturdy structure made it more important than a simple side chair, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003etypically reserved for the head of household or a distinguished guest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. In the 17th century most people sat on stools or benches and a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e carved, upholstered armchair was a symbol of status that signaled wealth, authority, and comfort (a luxury at the time). This chair was built for warmth and durability. The leather seat and back were practical, easy to clean, long lasting, and warmer than bare wood. The deep seat and arms made it comfortable for long periods to allow for reading, hosting, or conversation by the fire. \u003c\/span\u003eInspired by 17th-century Jacobean design, this piece offers warmth, texture, and old-world character. Perfect as a character rich accent chair \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ethat brings warmth and history to any corner of the home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50481479090451,"sku":null,"price":2128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8553\/4483\/files\/IMG_0148.jpg?v=1775683215","url":"https:\/\/www.maisonblue.com\/products\/antique-17th-c-french-louis-xiii-chair","provider":"Maison Blue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}