Empire Salon Stamped By Henri Jacob

Important and rare Empire mahogany salon suite comprising 11 pieces including 1 large sofa, 2 bergères, 6 armchairs and 2 stools.
The set is stamped several times by the eminent cabinetmaker "H Jacob" for Henri Jacob.

Henri Jacob (December 25, 1753 - December 2, 1824) Carpenter-Paris Master: September 29, 1779.
He was the first cousin of the famous craftsman George Jacob as proven by the research of Mrs. Denise Ledoux-Lebard. Henri Jacob settled on Rue de Bourbon-Vileneuve before moving in 1799 and establishing his workshop on Rue de l'Echiquier. He ceased his activity in 1806. Thanks to his certain talent and the quality of his works but especially because of the similarity of the names and very quickly enjoyed great notoriety. His production of chairs closely resembles those of his cousin in he copies shamelessly most of the models.
George Jacob's sons also published an article in Les Affiches, Annonces et Avis dated April 6, 1800, the Jacob brothers warned their customers against any confusion between their store and that of Henri Jacob, Rue de l'Echiquier. Henri Jacob left beautiful creations of very good quality but often plagiarized from that of his famous cousin.
His establishment disappeared at the beginning of the Empire.

Empire period ; a Parisian work around 1800.
This salon suite needs to be restored (mainly to be reupholstered).
Beautiful quality suite !!!!!