Set of 6 Antique French Directoire Style Painted Cane Back Dining Side Chairs

A handsome set of four 19th century Spanish Baroque style leather and walnut side dining chairs, circa 1890s. Original cordovan leather backs and seats with wood finials and large br...

An exceptional pair of 20th century French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilt side chairs, meticulously handcrafted in Paris, circa 1920s. A testament to timeless elegance, the...

A set of eight 19th century antique Country French Louis XV style carved dining side chairs from Normandy, circa 1890s. Handcrafted in walnut, each of these antique dining chairs features a carved top rail having floral motifs with vertical slats. Raised on front legs having a stylized cabriole shape joined by a carved "H" stretcher and rear swept legs. Original rush seats. Sturdy and ready for everyday use. Dimensions: Back H - 38.5"; seat h - 18" W - 16.75" D - 15.25" Lolo French...

This exceptional mid-19th century French Directoire period painted bookcase or display cabinet from Gordes, circa early 1800s, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of its era. Han...

A carved French Renaissance style dining table handcrafted near Bordeaux of old growth French oak, circa 1920s. Having a rectangular par...

Antique French Louis XV style commode sauteuse constructed of painted wood having a serpentine top over two drawers, circa 1920s. Carved, shaped apron...

Set of 8 black lacquered cane back dining chairs. Masterfully restored in a satin black lacquer finish with all new upholstery work. Fabric is a hig...

Set of three French dining chairs late 19th century The chairs are caned and in exotic wood. If you wish, we have a third chair which can be sold with the pair. The "cannage" is in p...

Milo Baughman curved cane back dining or side chair. If you are in the New Jersey, New York City Metro Area, please contact us with your delivery ...

Set of four late 18th century Directoire mahogany side chairs with brass banding, with rectangular plat backs, curved and pierced with an associated lyre motif of foliate decor and i...

A set of six Spanish style dining chairs by Century Furniture. Solid walnut, carved crestrail, high cane backs, blue & grey color fabric upholstered sea...

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...