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Period: Late 18th Century
Set of Six Directoire Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six period Directoire dining chairs carved in Honduras mahogany. Identical chairs are shown in the reference book "Ebenists of the 18th century". While unstamped, this set comes with written documentation and attribution to George Jacob by a leading antique dealer in Paris from where they were purchased. Georges Jacob (6 July 1739 – 5 July 1814) the most prominent furniture maker in 18th century Paris. 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. In his workshop he employed numerous specialist carvers and gilders. In 1785, Jacob produced the first mahogany chairs à l'anglaise, for the Comte de Provence similar in many ways to the ones on offer here. When he retired in 1796, Georges Jacob left his workshop in the hands of his two sons, one of whom was François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter who went on to become a leading French Empire Furniture...
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French Directoire Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Mahogany

French Late 18th Century Painted Directoire Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th century French side chair from the Directoire Period with a carved and parcel gilt cream painted frame. The backsplat with a carved classical urn. Upholstered in green Empire...
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French Directoire Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Wood

Louis Seize Children’s Chair by J. B. Boulard, France, circa 1770
Located in Greding, DE
Gilt children’s chair by Jean Baptiste Boulard (1725-1789) standing on fluted tapered legs, with a reupholstered backrest and seat in white. Stamped at the bottom JB Boulard.
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Giltwood

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
YOU HAVE THE POSSIBILITY TO BUY A PAIR OR MORE CHAIRS. IMPORTANT : THIS LOUIS XVI CHAIRS ARE NOT A COPIES BUT 100% ORIGINALS !! Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste. These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights) The seats have been restored The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid - The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition. The chairs stayed in the same family and the laque is in it original vintage statement and has been very good preserved. These chairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Shepherdesses Chairs in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Shepherdesses in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany Sculpted heads of Eagles with hamstrung front feet ending in doe hooves. Rare pair of chairs purchased in France. Age appropria...
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French Empire Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of lovely walnut Louis XV bergeres
Located in Summerland, CA
This demure pair of Louis XV-style walnut bergère armchairs date from the 18th century, beautifully constructed with a shapely 'cabriolet' back for comfort. The frames are intricate...
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French Louis XV Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs in Red Damask; Manner of John Linnell
By John Linnell
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Pair of George III mahogany armchairs in red damask; manner of John Linnell. The upholstered backs and seats are covered in red si...
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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Mahogany

18th Century French Petit Bergère with Hand Carvings and Cane, Louis XVI
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century French bergere in cane and hand carved wood, backrest and armrests with detailed ornamentation. Original cane is damaged and ...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Vintage 18th Century Gesso and Cane Medallion Chairs With Tapestry Detail - a Pr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into elegance with Vintage 18th Century Gesso and Cane Medallion Chairs. Featuring intricate tapestry details, these chairs blend classic craftsmanship with timeless sophisticat...
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American Hollywood Regency Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Gesso, Upholstery, Cane, Rattan

18th Century Elm Child's Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century elm upright child’s chair, with shaped sides and an arched back with a pierced hand hold, circa 1780.
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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Elm

Rare, exceptional pair of period Louis XVI, Marquis Chairs, 1780
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare, exceptional pair of period Louis XVI, Marquis Chairs, 1780. The frame a lacquered off white, upholstered in leather, the rectangular back over padded arms having reeded carvin...
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Unknown Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Leather

Chair Corner Swedish Leather Rustic Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair Swedish leather 1775-1790 Sweden. Made during the transition between the Rococo period and Gustavian period. Frame made from beech wood and a seat, back and armrests in worn le...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Set of 6 Chinoiseries chairs At Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional set of 6 chairs "Chinoiserie" in lacquered wood. France, Late 18th Century.
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French Chinoiserie Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Wood, Lacquer

Set of 6 Chinoiseries chairs At Cost Price
Set of 6 Chinoiseries chairs At Cost Price
$6,115 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Four Peacock Blue Velvet Armchairs from the Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
This is a set of four Louis XV period armchairs in walnut wood. They are molded and carved with flowers. Each chair rests on four arched legs and has two sinuous armrests. Three of t...
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French Louis XV Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Late 18th Century Swivel Chair
Located in SE
The swivel chair is made in Sweden about 1770:s. It is in a good condition and a practical functional chair.
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Swedish Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Birch, Pine

Fully Restored Antique George III circa 1780 Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original fully restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield library armchair from the George III era circa 1780 A fantastic look...
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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover the timeless allure of this original pair of Louis XVI Side Chairs, originating from South Germany and dating back to 1780-1800. These chairs captivate with their exquisite ...
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German Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Beech

Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique carved side chairs. They were made in continental Europe, possibly Denmark, or somewhere close and they are quite...
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Danish Regency Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Ancient Cherry Wood Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of ancient cherry wood chairs, 18th century Ancient restoration on the back of one chair price is for one chair , two chairs are available
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European Victorian Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Cherry

18th Century Invalide Chair in Working Condition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved beechwood, reclining, wing-back invalide chair in wonderful working condition. The frame fit with hand-forged, wrought iron handles and toothed arc to specify chair back ...
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French Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Iron

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Carver
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century mahogany Chippendale style carver. The back and arms fluted and centred by pierced wheat leaf shape splat, raised on square section legs
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Irish George III Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

Set of Four German Neoclassical Late 18th Century Side Chairs, David Roentgen
By David Roentgen
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This attractive set of chairs is made in the style of late German classicism and they were probably made in the workshop or the immediate circle of the famous cabinetmaker David Roen...
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German Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Chairs

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Cherry

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