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19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

About the Item

Opulent set of six mahogany French dining chairs made in the transitional directoire pre-Empire taste. The chairs feature gracefully curved backs decorated with bronze toned ormolu ribbon swag on the crests and patinated brass tack nail head borders. The round seat is supported by fluted column style legs with bronze rosettes in the Empire taste. The legs have curved stretchers and end with brass casters on five of the six chairs. Beautifully crafted with a handsome French profile and neoclassical Napoleonic style motifs. Sold as a set of six.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Directoire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: old repairs and casters added. Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with old repairs and modifications. Chairs raised with casters. Age appropriate wear with minor chips and old repairs. Vintage fabric shows well with minor age. One chair has no casters (37.5"h).
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555237737412
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