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Directoire Lyre Back Settee, circa 1880s

$5,319.81
£4,005.28
€4,500
CA$7,342.13
A$8,224.81
CHF 4,285.88
MX$100,325.74
NOK 54,463.67
SEK 51,355.36
DKK 34,258.50

About the Item

Rare and elegant Directoire style lyre-back settee. Original black paint. Newly reupholstered with vintage fabric. Horsehair-filled cushion.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 59.06 in (150 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)
  • Style:
    Directoire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fabric,Wood,Ebonized
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Excellent. The extremities of 2 lyre are missing.
  • Seller Location:
    Isle Sur La Sorgue, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U12060293776

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