Set of Eight Directoire Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of four ebonized Gothic side chairs. Label from Irving & Casson - A.H. Davenport, Co., Boston and New York.

Neoclassical mahogany cabinet, with Verde antico marble top and brass grill, North German, circa 1770.

Georgian mahogany library table. Carved vetruvian scroll detail. Top now covered in blue/grey felt. Kneel hole height 22.5 inches.

Pair of Neoclassical brass-mounted steel folding chairs.

Pair of painted architectural cabinets with stone tops.

Pair of Sheraton inlaid satinwood demilune cabinets, English, circa 1785.

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...

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...

With curved bar top rails and ebonised star decoration and inlay, with drop on seats on sabre legs.

A handsome set of 6 early 20th century French Directoire style painted dining side chairs, circa 1920s, having hand caned backs, upholstered seats with nailhead trim, and typical neo...

Biedermeier dining chairs in mahogany with turned and fluted legs. Set-in seat is fully cushioned and recently reupholstered in a damask fabric.

Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite set of eight Art Nouveau French dining chairs, a blend of classic elegance and superb craft...