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Antique

Rare

Upholstery

The Chapel Velvet Chair

France, 19th Century

$395

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Dating back to the 18th century, these chapel chairs from Château St Pons in Aix-en-Provence feature rich velvet upholstery framed with brass studs, tall backs, and intricately hand-carved oak legs that speak to their stately origins. They deserve to be admired—whether showcased solo as an office chair or as a perfect pair at the dining table, adding a hint of grandeur.

  • Dimensions:

    34" H x 15" W x 13" D (Seat Height 16")

  • Materials:

    Wood, Velvet upholstery and Metal hardware

  • Weight Range:

    10 lbs

  • Collector's Notice:

    As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

These velvet-upholstered chapel chairs were discovered in an alcove of the Château Graveyard, originally from Château St Pons, where they had once seated the estate’s nobility during private chapel gatherings. Hand-carved from solid oak in the 18th century, each chair was crafted with meticulous detail, from the brass-studded velvet backs to the sturdy, sculpted legs—a symbol of the family’s wealth and devotion. Over centuries, they witnessed whispered prayers and solemn ceremonies that marked the rhythm of life within the château. As the estate’s fortunes shifted, the chairs remained as silent, dignified reminders of an era when faith and nobility were woven into the very fabric of daily life.

A tale so magical, we barely believe it. The story of this collection begins in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, where whispers led us to an extraordinary discovery—a resting place for the remnants of chateaus long forgotten. This ‘graveyard’ was unlike anything Sylvie had ever encountered.

Amidst the ruins, each piece seemed to carry the echoes of noble homes, some felled by earthquakes, others abandoned and left to time. It was a place of lost grandeur, where fragments of history lay waiting. Sylvie handpicked her favorites from these forgotten treasures, breathing new life into each one, and sometimes, a new purpose. This collection is a revival of French history, offering pieces once thought lost to time.