Polka Dot Giltwood Fauteuils with Cushions

Pair of French giltwood framed fauteuils, upholstered in polka…
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Pair of French giltwood framed fauteuils, upholstered in polka dot cut moquette linen, with loose cushions.

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  • Moquette Fabric - Moquette fabric is made using a combination of cotton, wool, and synthetic fibres, using a weaving technique known as jacquard and is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. Cut and uncut threads form a short, dense pile and a distinctive pattern of raised dots or loops, which helps to make it resistant to stains and dirt.
  • Giltwood - Giltwood is used to describe a gold finish on furniture and other decorative wooden items, whereby a thin sheet of gold metal, called gold leaf, is applied to the surface for decorative purposes.

    Unlike gilding, where the gold leaf is applied over a coating of gesso, with giltwood the gold leaf is applied direct to the surface, or over a coat of linseed oil gold leaf adhesive.

    Most gold-finished mirrors will be gilded, whereas furniture with gold highlights will have the gold applied through the giltwood method.
  • Moquette - Moquette is a heavy woven upholstery fabric with a thick nap, renown for its hard wearing and durable qualities. Moquette is used as the upholstery fabric on the London buses and the Underground.

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