18th Century Mahogany Armchair with Scroll Arms, Upholstered Seat and Back

Italian 18th century walnut armchair with scrolled arms.

A French walnut Transition period armchair from the 18th century with scrolling arms, fluted tapering legs and carved stretchers. A French walnut Transition period armchair from the ...

A mid 18th to Early 19th Century George III Mahogany upholstered Armchair. Very sturdy antique condition with newer upholstery. Measures 23.5" in width, 24" in depth and 39" in heigh...

18th century French walnut high back armchair. Turned and dowelled legs and gently curved arms with a deep antique patina. New upholstery and with nailhead trim.

This magnificent pair of French late 18th Century- early 19th Century armchairs could be attributable to Jacob-Desmalter, an outstanding chairmaker and cabinetmaker who worked in the Louis XVI style and Directoire styles of the earlier phase of Neoclassicism. These sturdy armchairs are made of solid mahogany and green silk upholster, they feature an extremely comfortable high and slightly arched back and quite large and extremely firm seats. The hand-made carvings and inlays are masterfully executed. The over graceful scrolled arms and the top rail sculpted in shallow relief with acanthus leaves, lotus leaves and rosette, all typical neoclassical patterns beloved during the Directory- Restauration and Empire period and always very chic. The bowed seat and its apron are raised by carved console legs in front and saber legs back. These armchairs with their beautiful curvy shape are very stylish, comfortable and sturdy. The back is covered with silk also behind that's make them a perfect free standing piece of furniture or a centre seating...

An attractive 18th century barrel-back armchair with simple, mahogany tapered legs and curved back. Having a loose seat cushion. Terminating in brass castors. Needs re-upholstery....