Pair of ROcoco revival chairs with strong references to Louis XIV's style mostly on the cross vault that connect the two curved legs. The seat and the back are finelly incannuciated; on the seat there is a removable padded pillow. The engraved wood has a double gilding, shiny and matt.
Product Condition: Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions (cm): Height: 96 Width: 46 Depth: 45
Seat height: 51
Additional Information
Style: Rococo Revival
Ripresa stilistica, del 900, delle forme proprie dello stile Rococò ('700)
Age:
19th Century / 1801 - 1900
19th Century / 1801 - 1900
20th Century / 1901 - 2000
20th Century / 1901 - 2000
Main essence: Beech
It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.