Jacob Desmalter- Empire Period Mahogany Chair - Stamped
Artist: Jacob Desmalter
Empire lounge chair in mahogany and mahogany veneer. straight, slightly curved back and baluster legs. Our chair is richly upholstered in gold and whiteyellow-gold and white silk, with a rosette motif on the seat and a palmettesurrounded by a laurel wreath for the back (Lelièvre). LateEmpire period, early 19th century, circa 1810. Stamped by JacobDesmalter 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 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 itscurved backrest. Sturdy model, perfectly suited to use as an office chair
Very good overall condition, reupholstered and coveredcovered in this beautiful luminous silk 10 years ago. The fabricis in 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.
Width: 47.5cm
Height: 91.5cm
Seat height: 46cm
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 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 itscurved backrest. Sturdy model, perfectly suited to use as an office chair
Very good overall condition, reupholstered and coveredcovered in this beautiful luminous silk 10 years ago. The fabricis in 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.
Width: 47.5cm
Height: 91.5cm
Seat height: 46cm
1 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Mahogany
Reference (ID): 1772597
Availability: In stock
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