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Beautiful Set of Four Transition Style Armchairs "A Chassis", France, Circa 1880

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Beautiful set of four Transition style armchairs "à la Reine" and "à châssis", in carved and gilded wood and decorated with a flowery lampas by the Maison Tassinari & Chatel, Lyon silk manufacturer. The rounded back and the curved belt are adorned with interlacing friezes. The whole rests on four console legs ending with a winding. These armchairs are inspired by 6 armchairs stamped M. Gourdin, circa 1768. This set bear the crowned mark EU and the inventory numbers 8950 to 8954, for the Eu castle under Louis-Philippe. A bergère armchair bearing the same stamp is in the museum Sandelin in Saint-Omer. Michel Gourdin (1724-1797), who was made maître menuisier in 1752, comes from a prestigious dynasty of menuisiers under the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI : his father, Jean (1690-1764), his brother Jean-Baptiste (1723-1781) and himself. The two brothers decided not to continue their father’s workshop but each one founded his own workshop, depeening their skills and specialities. Among his famous customers, Marie-Josèphe of Saxe, the Marshal of Contades, the duchess of Charost and the marquis of Poyanne bought furniture from him.
  • Similar to:
    Michel Gourdin (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.98 in (99 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1715/31stDibs: LU3860318900002
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