An Exceptional Set Of Six (4+2) 19th Century Cuban Mahogany Framed Elbow Chairs

Set of Six Mahogany Chairs A set of six mid 19th century Victorian mahogany dining chairs. The chairs have a broad curved top rail to the bac...

All six frames featuring swan shaped brass inlaid motifs strikingly silhouetted against ebonized panels within brass moldings, over hand carved lyre-shaped splats replete with brass 'strings'. The frames also featuring brass strung stiles, front seat rails & sabre-leg front supports. All are in exceptionally sound condition due to the classical construction method of using oak as the secondary wood for added strength & durability. The swan motif was highly favored by cabinetmakers & mount makers during the Directoire Period and was associated with Napoleons consort Josephine, by interpreting her protective nature towards her children like that of a swan towards it's cygnets). For comparative examples see works by Charles Percier...

A set of 6 19th Century Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs having acanthus carved top-rails above pierced scrolled splats with vase & gadrooned detail, supported on square tape...

Opulent set of six mahogany French dining chairs made in the transitional directoire pre-Empire taste. The chairs feature gracefully curv...

Good looking set of chairs, nice carvings on legs and back

The prettiest chairs we have had in a long time. Beautiful paint decoration with caned seats and cushions .