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Set of Four French Directoire Period Painted Side Chairs
$1,730per set
£1,310.97per set
€1,510.75per set
CA$2,446.70per set
A$2,631.22per set
CHF 1,406.92per set
MX$31,731.74per set
NOK 17,791.43per set
SEK 16,210.29per set
DKK 11,288.62per set
About the Item
A fine set of four late 18thC period Directoire painted side chairs. Each chair has a different carved back splat painted black and in the full neo-classic taste including a dolphin, flambeau, garland etc. The top of the chair rail is decorated in carved vitruvian scrolls. The chairs are supported on two turned front legs and two curved back legs. It is believed that the paint colouring is original to the chairs. Upholstered in striped black and white fabric.
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Directoire (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1`790
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vancouver, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4631248071292
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