Dagobert or Curule Armchair from the End of the 19th Century

This striking 19th-century French armchair is a superb example of the curule or “Dagobert” style, inspired by early medieval throne designs and reinterpreted in the Renaissance Revival tradition. Hand-carved from solid walnut and richly patinated with time, the desk chair showcases a sculptural silhouette formed by its signature X-shaped base, accented with scrolled legs and detailed stretcher supports. Both the seat and back are upholstered in dark brown tooled leather, secured with large brass nailhead trim for a bold, architectural presence. The upper backrest is topped with ornate carved motifs including stylized foliage and wave-like trim, while the sides are decorated with foliate carvings and rolled armrests for added refinement. Sturdy, elegant, and full of historic character, this antique curule chair...

Italian Antique walnut curule or dagobert armchair 1920s

French pine foldable armchair. This type of armchair is called a curule armchair, in reference to the Roman period, or a Dagobert armchair. made circa 1910 Good condition solid and s...

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French beech armchair. This type of armchair is called a curule armchair, in reference to the Roman period, or a Dagobert armchair. The beech parts are hand-carved Made circa 1960 G...

Antique armchair from the late 19th century. Dimensions: height 124 cm / seat height 42 cm / width 68 cm / depth 70 cm The armchair is in very good condition, after professional re...

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19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down, it's a table, seatback up it's an armchair. Sculpted from solid oak, it features carving on both sides of the tabletop or seatback so it's attractive no matter what mode it's in. An ingenious space-saver, circa 1870s, in the manner of Stephen Hedges...

Fine set of of four Baroque Rococo "Cabriolet" armchairs. Gilt carved wood. Original vintage grey fabric (canvas). Italy, end of the 19th century.

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