Neapolitan Smith Chair

This Neapolitan Smith Chair from the early 19th century is a refined example of Neoclassical Neapolitan cabinetmaking. The frame is crafted from feather mahogany, carefully selected for its warm and vibrant grain, embellished with elegant maple inlays featuring phytomorphic and geometric motifs, exquisitely executed with great craftsmanship.

The rectangular backrest, slightly contoured at the cymatium, features an inlaid frame that frames the padded panel; the curved armrests end in harmonious curls, connecting to classically styled turned supports. The tapered and inlaid front legs lend momentum and balance to the overall effect, while the front crosspiece is enriched with a delicate inlaid decorative band.

The seat and backrest are upholstered in a decorative fabric with a historical feel, in warm and refined colors consistent with the period of its creation. The overall effect is a highly representative piece, elegant and solid, a testament to the cultured and cosmopolitan taste of early 19th-century Naples, strongly influenced by the French model but reinterpreted with local sensibility.

Period: Early 19th century;
Origin: Naples;
Dimensions: Height: 95 cm; Width: 60 cm; Seat Depth: 44 cm; Seat Height: 43 cm;
Condition: Excellent;
Document: Certificate of Authenticity;
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Shipping: Available throughout Italy, Europe, and the rest of the world. Affordable prices, maximum security, and complete traceability. (To be arranged privately).

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