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Baltic Neoclassical Klismos and Curule Form Mahogany Armchairs, Pair, circa 1800

$6,975
£5,277.07
€6,090.55
CA$9,742.13
A$10,831.39
CHF 5,669.58
MX$132,843.44
NOK 72,188.10
SEK 68,154.12
DKK 45,449.70
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About the Item

A chic, rare, and unusual pair of circa 1800 Baltic Directoire style armchairs or fauteuils of both klismos and curule variant form, the solid mahogany frames gilt-metal rosette mounted with upholstered cupped seats and finely carved and ebonized rosette arm terminals and ball-and-eagle-claw front feet. Condition notes: Historical repairs; age shrinkage including one chair with a slightly canted crest-rail and shallower depth; both present together beautifully and is not untypical for construction type and age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Historical repairs; age shrinkage including one chair with a slightly canted crest-rail and shallower depth than the other. They both present together beautifully and is not untypical for construction type and age.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002139371732

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