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19th Century French Empire Library Armchair

19th Century French Empire Library Armchair

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19th Century French Empire Library Armchair

$8,226.92List Price

About the Item

A Very Fine Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Period Library Armchair, Of Bold Proportions, With Fine Ormolu Mounted Decoration Throughout, Having Upholstered Back Over Seat With Elegant Moulded Arms Raised On Stunning Egyptianesque Brass Supports And Square Tapered Legs, Terminating On Elegant Brass Paw Feet. "In the manner of Jacob-Desmalter, Paris" This fabulous French Empire armchair remains in excellent condition and has an incredibly smart look, whilst also being very functional and remarkably comfortable. It could be utilised in a wide variety of spaces around the home and is incredibly versatile. As with all the items which we offer for sale it has been attended to by our highly skilled and well trained restorers, who have waxed, cleaned and upholstered it using traditional methods, ensuring that it is ready to be placed straight into use. This chair bears great resemblance to many other documented and signed works by the great Paris furniture making firm of Jacob-Desmalter and could quite easily have been produced in their workshops. Jacob-Desmalter, was founded in 1765 by Georges Jacob, who supplied carved furniture and chairs for Queen Marie Antoinette before the French Revolution. In 1796 his sons took over the business, and in 1803 the firm of Jacob Frères changed its name to Jacob-Desmalter. The Emperor Napoleon spent huge sums on redecorating the former royal palaces, and the firm undertook much of the work. Its workshops also supplied furniture to members of the new imperial court and is widely regarded as one of the largest, and certainly best known, furniture making firms in Paris in the 1800's. Circa 1810 Size: Height 39.5in. Width 27in. Depth 28in. SHIPPING Please be aware, that I the seller of this item, am able to confirm that a restricted species, CITES, licence will not be required to ship this item cross border. That is due to the type and volume of wood species contained within the piece. Therefore please ignore any automated warnings which the 1st dibs automated system displays on your screen whilst browsing, or trying to checkout your purchase. There is no licence, or permit of any kind required for shipping of this piece and therefore the original shipping and handling time stated on the items display listing is correct. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above then please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to confirm for you in greater detail.

Attributed to:
Jacob-Desmalter (Cabinetmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
Style:
Empire (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1810
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Bedfordshire, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 86911stDibs: LU955828350132

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