Set Of Six Louis XV Period Chaise Longue. Paris, Circa 1735–1750

A fine set of six chairs known as "à la Reine" (Queen's chairs), in molded and carved beech, presenting a structure typical of the first decades of the reign of Louis XV. Their silhouette, still marked by the Regency, with a flat back, a swayed front crosspiece, and a cambered base joined by an X-shaped crosspiece, allows them to be dated between 1735 and 1750. The backs and seats, with cane bases, are carved with a central motif in the form of a stylized pomegranate, flanked by asymmetrical shells - a decoration found on the chairs preserved at the Mobilier National under the numbers GME 1664 and GME 12352/2, reproduced in the book Sièges en société (Seats in Society). These Parisian models, dated around 1740, present the same rocaille inspiration still contained, with "hemmed and jagged leaf" motifs, console front legs, and a coherent decorative language. The set has been restored in a pale blue decorative paint, enhanced with light retouching highlighting the reliefs. Two of the chairs show wear on the seat cane, but this fragility is fully compensated for by the presence of painted wooden underplates and removable cushions, allowing daily use without risk of further deterioration. The cushions are reversible: one side in blue velvet, the other in designer fabric Pierre Frey – Le Manach, Mikado model. The fabrics are in good condition, without tears, and if there are a few stains on some cushions, they do not detract from the charm and elegance of the set. A set of decorative and authentic seats, perfectly functional, evoking the refined production of Parisian carpenters of the years 1730–1750. Dimensions: Back height: 94.5 cm Seat height: 48 cm Width: 50 cm Depth: 44 cm