Antique Early French Directoire Carved Fruitwood Upholstered Arm Chairs, a Pair Circa 1800

Description

At over 200 years old these rare directoire chairs are in remarkably good condition with beautiful color and patina. Hand … more At over 200 years old these rare directoire chairs are in remarkably good condition with beautiful color and patina. Hand carved from solid fruitwood and constructed using old world pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery. Fine design incorporating neoclassic elements including bellflower wreaths carved on the back, delicate fluting throughout, and elegant splayed legs. Ready for your own upholstery material -- If desired the bottom upholstery could be saved (in exquisite condition) and a complimentary fabric installed on the back only.
No markings.
Condition is very good with very minor restoration/stabilization. No major issues.
Circa 1800.
Each is 21" wide x 22" deep x 34 1/2" high. The seat is 21" wide x 19" deep. About 18" from floor. Very comfortable.
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Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.

The Directoire or Directory style takes its name from the period 1795–1799 when France was ruled by a government of Directors – the Directory. Directory style was not so much an independent style in itself, but rather a transitionary style between that of Louis XVI and the Consular and Empire styles. less