The Versailles Laureate Dining Ensemble

Period Inspiration:
The Versailles Laureate Dining Ensemble is a masterful evocation of late 18th-century French craftsmanship, directly inspired by the refined aesthetic vocabulary developed during the reign of Louis XVI (1774–1792). This period, celebrated for its archaeological classicism, embraced straight lines, fluted legs, laurel wreath motifs, and the restrained yet luminous opulence of giltwood furniture produced by the maîtres menuisiers of Paris.

The Chairs

Each fauteuil à dossier médaillon (oval-back armchair) in this suite faithfully reflects the proportions canonized by Georges Jacob, the most influential chair maker of the Louis XVI era. The oval medallion back, draped in pale eau-de-nil velvet, rests within a sculpted giltwood frame enriched with:
• Carved acanthus leaves, symbolizing honor and longevity
• Rosettes at the die-joins, a hallmark of the neoclassical movement
• Tapered, fluted legs, echoing classical columnar forms

These details were ubiquitous in high court commissions for Marie-Antoinette’s private apartments at Versailles and the Petit Trianon.

The Table

The dining table follows the architectural gravity of Louis XVI furniture:
• A breche marble top, framed in giltwood, recalls royal dining consoles where marble both protected and elevated the visual presence of the form.
• The apron is carved with interlaced laurel garlands, a symbol of academic merit and classical virtue.
• Square corner blocks (dés) adorned with carved floral paterae are historically exact to the 1770s–1780s Parisian workshops.

The suite demonstrates how artisans of the Louis XVI period balanced purity of line with sculptural intricacy - an aesthetic pivot away from Rococo curves toward a noble, archaeological classicism. This ensemble, therefore, is not a mere reproduction but a scholarly reconstruction of the final flowering of ancien-régime elegance, capturing the ceremonious grace of formal dining chambers in the hôtels particuliers of Paris and the salons of Versailles.

Material – Teak wood, premium velvet, Italian marble

Configuration - 1 Dining Table + 2 armchairs + 4 armless chairs

Dimensions in Inches:

Table
•    Length: 72 
•    Width: 36 
•    Height: 31

Chairs (Armless) - 4
•    Overall height: 38
•    Seat height: 18
•    Width: 22
•    Depth: 21

Armchairs - 2
•    Overall height: 40
•    Width: 24
•    Seat height: 18

Please note that each piece is handmade. There could be slight variation (up to 2 inches) in dimensions.

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.
The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item Code - TCDS01