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19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Salon Chair

About the Item

19th Century French Louis XVI mahogany salon chair displays amazing craftsmanship combined with the finest mahogany to create a classical elegance beyond compare! The curved, oval seatback is a work of art unto itself, with a pair of acanthus flourishes on top, and four Byzantine-inspired spindles inside the oval radiating from the centered rosette which separates the seatback from the seatback support, another amazing carved detail with quatrefoil overlay, and buttresses set upon a multi-tiered base with demilune rosette carving. The main seat frame features rosettes positioned above the tapered and fluted legs. Exquisite hand-knotted needlepoint upholstery creates its own visual interest for the perfect finishing touch! Circa 1890s Measures 37 H x 17 W x 16 D; seat 18 H.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2107-16301stDibs: LU926228192062
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