Pair of Rococo Revival Chairs Beech Padding France 19th-20th Century

Pair of Rococo Revival Chairs Beech Padding France 19th-20th Century

Features

Style: Rococo Revival

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900 , 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin: France

Main essence: Beech

Material: Padded

Description

Pair of ROcoco revival chairs with strong references to Louis XIV's style mostly on the cross vault that connect the two curved legs. The seat and the back are finelly incannuciated; on the seat there is a removable padded pillow. The engraved wood has a double gilding, shiny and matt.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 96
Width: 46
Depth: 45

Seat height: 51

Additional Information

Style: Rococo Revival

Ripresa stilistica, del 900, delle forme proprie dello stile Rococò ('700)

Age:

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence: Beech

It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.