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Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed

$3,750per set
$6,750per set44% Off
£2,800.66per set
£5,041.19per set44% Off
€3,249.75per set
€5,849.55per set44% Off
CA$5,193.78per set
CA$9,348.80per set44% Off
A$5,822.18per set
A$10,479.93per set44% Off
CHF 3,036.14per set
CHF 5,465.04per set44% Off
MX$71,365.74per set
MX$128,458.33per set44% Off
NOK 38,472.94per set
NOK 69,251.29per set44% Off
SEK 36,577.43per set
SEK 65,839.38per set44% Off
DKK 24,247.35per set
DKK 43,645.23per set44% Off
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About the Item

An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs. Provenance: From the Estate of noted collector, Paul W. Doll, who purchased the chairs in 1952 at Park-Bernet Auction from the estate of Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer. (see photo of catalog). Attributed to Georges Jacob, circa 1780. Georges Jacob (6 July 1739-5 July 1814) was one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers. He produced carved, painted and gilded beds and seat furniture and upholstery work for the French royal châteaux, in the neoclassical style that is associated with Louis XVI furniture.
  • Attributed to:
    Georges Jacob (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)Seat Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fabric worn and needs replacing. Can be recovered by our shop for $150 per chair using your fabric.
  • Seller Location:
    Doylestown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU837022157192

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