# Royal Golden Seating The French Giltwood Arm Chairs are an Illustrious Gem from the 1840s By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-03-11 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-giltwood-arm-chairs References: [luxurylaunches](http://www.luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/gilded_antique_french_armchairs_stand_on_lion_paw_feet.php) & [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/dUI971) Recently debuted on an elegant online antique shop is a pair of French Giltwood Arm Chairs. These one-of-a-kind seating arrangements are a rare find that dates back from the 1840s. The gold-adorned seats take from Regency and American Empire styling that was famous around the time Napoleon was the emperor of France. The wood is intricately carved and boasts a magnificent lion head bust on each arm of the chair. Continuing down the legs of the chair, the lion theme finishes at the feet with a pair of lion paws. Antique collectors are going crazy for this rare find, but to own such a thing of beauty and history will cost a pretty penny. The French Giltwood Arm Chairs are listed for $88,500, which is a pretty expensive price to rest your behind on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Antique Collecting:** Exploring the demand for unique and rare antique items, such as French Giltwood Arm Chairs, can lead to opportunities for niche market businesses. - **Luxury Furniture:** The exquisite craftsmanship and historical value of pieces like these arm chairs present a potential for disruptive innovation in the luxury furniture industry. - **Historical Reproductions:** Creating replicas or reimagined versions of furniture pieces from specific time periods, like the Regency and American Empire styles, can tap into a market interested in historical aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Antiques:** The high demand and high price point for rare antiques like the French Giltwood Arm Chairs creates an opportunity for businesses in the antique industry. - **Furniture:** The unique design and historical significance of these arm chairs open up avenues for innovation and premium offerings in the luxury furniture sector. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize these chairs to create a sense of opulence and historical grandeur in their designs, providing a unique selling point for their services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celestial Silkscreened Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-fair-xc-armchair.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [Extremely Luxurious Curved Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-yellow-sofa.md) - [Velvet Dining Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-dining-chair.md) - [Red Bottom Premium Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clam-chair.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prova-mo53-lounge.md) - [Sophisticated Gaming Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-chaise.md) - [Fuzzy Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-modern-chair.md) - [Elegant Butterfly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-chair1.md)