Jacob Desmalter - Empire Period Mahogany Armchair - Stamped
Artist: Jacob Desmalter
Empire lounge armchair in mahogany and mahogany veneer,model with straight, slightly curved back, palmette and scrolled armrestand baluster legs. Our armchair is richly upholsteredin yellow-gold and white silk, with a rosette motif on the seat and a palmettelaurel wreath for the back (Lelièvre). Late Empire period, early 19th century, circa 1810. Stamped by Jacob Desmalter et Cie JACOB. D. R. MESLEE, used between 1803 and 1813. Under the belt a handwritten château label,
The Jacob dynasty is probably the most prestigiousprestigious French cabinetmakers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with immense success as suppliers notably to the Garde-Meuble Impérial (as well as to the Crown'sbefore and after the Empire). Seating from Jacob's workshop is particularlyare characterized by the very highest quality of execution,perfect proportions and originality in the creation of new
It is interesting,when analyzing the Jacobs' production, it's interesting to note that the chair modelsfrom this prestigious workshop are very often a combination of decorativecombination of decorative motifs, leg shapes, armrests, belt and backand backrest-armrest connections, all of which can be found from one salonfrom one piece of salon furniture to another, ensuring a unique model for the client productivity gains for the Jacobs workshop, which hiredhired up to 350 workers during the Empire.
Beautifully proportionedgenerous proportions, the chair is comfortable thanks to its curvedcurved backrest. It is well suited to use as an office chair or for a bedroom.
Very good overall condition, reupholstered and coveredcovered in this beautiful luminous silk 10 years ago. The fabricin very good home condition, no stains, a few light traces of use.traces of use. The old varnish on the mahogany has been cleaned and repolished by our cabinetmaker. Small lack of molding on an armrest scroll
Width: 61cm
Height: 93cm
Depth: 60cm
Seat height: 40.5cm
The Jacob dynasty is probably the most prestigiousprestigious French cabinetmakers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with immense success as suppliers notably to the Garde-Meuble Impérial (as well as to the Crown'sbefore and after the Empire). Seating from Jacob's workshop is particularlyare characterized by the very highest quality of execution,perfect proportions and originality in the creation of new
It is interesting,when analyzing the Jacobs' production, it's interesting to note that the chair modelsfrom this prestigious workshop are very often a combination of decorativecombination of decorative motifs, leg shapes, armrests, belt and backand backrest-armrest connections, all of which can be found from one salonfrom one piece of salon furniture to another, ensuring a unique model for the client productivity gains for the Jacobs workshop, which hiredhired up to 350 workers during the Empire.
Beautifully proportionedgenerous proportions, the chair is comfortable thanks to its curvedcurved backrest. It is well suited to use as an office chair or for a bedroom.
Very good overall condition, reupholstered and coveredcovered in this beautiful luminous silk 10 years ago. The fabricin very good home condition, no stains, a few light traces of use.traces of use. The old varnish on the mahogany has been cleaned and repolished by our cabinetmaker. Small lack of molding on an armrest scroll
Width: 61cm
Height: 93cm
Depth: 60cm
Seat height: 40.5cm
2 100 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Mahogany
Reference (ID): 1772594
Availability: In stock
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