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Set of Six Directoire Dining Chairs, France, Early 19th Century

$6,827.12per set
£5,059.27per set
€5,700per set
CA$9,320.31per set
A$10,368.47per set
CHF 5,435.28per set
MX$126,700.11per set
NOK 69,211.50per set
SEK 65,153.05per set
DKK 43,399.30per set
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Set of six antique chairs France mahogany early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 47 x 44 cm, seat height: 48 cm Description: Set of six French directoire chairs in mahogany. The square legs are curved flared, taper discreetly downward and merge into the backrest at the back. The back board is carved in low relief. Depicted are, as it was common in provincial France of the early 19th century, palmettes and hanging work in the typical manner of the Directoire era. The upper finial is the applied semi-circular bar, also typical, following the shape of the backboard. Condition: Restored and polished with shellac. Newly upholstered, newly covered. The legs are extended by about 3 cm at the bottom to get to a "modern" seat height. Price: 700,- € per chair. To be sold only as a complete set: 4200,- €.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Directoire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800-1820
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored and polished with shellac. Newly upholstered, newly covered.
  • Seller Location:
    Greven, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5419235017322

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