An apparent pair of armchairs of Parisian manufacture circa 1750, upholstered in fine silk with a pattern chosen to match the tastes of the time. The backs are relatively high and the seat is wide, allowing for more space and comfort than is usual in chairs from this period. The armrests terminate and bend towards the seat in typical “whiplash” rococo curves.

Flowers were hand carved atop each cabriole leg, and the frames were sculpted with great finesse and precision, although slight variations of human craftsmanship are visible upon close inspection.

It is interesting to note that this pair was upholstered with great care in the 18th century fashion. Horse hair was used as padding and the underside of the seat was finished with a durable burlap webbing that leaves the inner frames exposed (where one can appreciate handsaw marks, and traces of a furniture maker’s stamp).

Finally, this contemporary fine silk designed to be period correct, is often seen on Louis XV period chairs in French museums (as seen in the third image).

H: 38in. W: 27.5in. D: 22in.

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