Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Stool Stamped From The Consulate Period.

An elegant stool in mahogany and mahogany veneer, resting on four finely tapered Etruscan legs, directly inspired by the Greek Klismos. Each leg terminates in a delicate waterleaf motif carved within a cartouche.
This type of seat, originating from the archaeological trend, was revived by the architects Charles Percier and François Fontaine in their "Recueil de décorations intérieures" (Collection of Interior Decorations).
The Jacob brothers produced it in various versions.

The seat is upholstered in leopard-patterned velvet, evoking the fascination with the exotic and the "wild," already evident in aristocratic interiors of the late 18th century. This fascination was fueled by travelogues, cabinets of curiosities, and trade with Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Animal skins were then perceived as prestige objects associated with power, dominance, and antiquity (mythological scenes).

A similar model, one of a series of four, was delivered by Jacob Frères for General Moreau's boudoir around 1802. It is currently held at the Château de Fontainebleau ("French Furniture of the Consulate and Empire," Jean-Pierre Samoyault, p. 54, fig. 68).

This stool perfectly illustrates the neoclassical aesthetic inspired by Antiquity, very fashionable in Paris at the end of the 18th century / very beginning of the 19th century.

Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée.
Consulate period.

Very good condition.
Restored by a master cabinetmaker.
Seat reupholstered using the traditional horsehair method.

Dimensions:
Height: 47 cm
Width: 43.5 cm
Depth: 37.5 cm

Bibliography:
-“French Furniture Consulate and Empire”, Jean-Pierre Samoyault, Gourcuff Gradenigo editions, p. 54, fig. 68.

As only a portion of our Furniture and Works of Art are visible on Proantic, we invite you to follow our Instagram account where you can see all our new arrivals in context: @monantiquaire.

We handle delivery for you within France and internationally. Shipping arrangements depend on your location. Contact us to find out the cost and to arrange your delivery.
We take special care to ensure that your purchases are packaged and protected appropriately.

All our Furniture and Works of Art
are available on our website:
MON ANTIQUAIRE.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Géraldine Buisson and Manuel Keepfer