Pair Of Period Louis XV Cabriolet Armchairs In Simply Molded White-lacquered Wood

A pair of charming Louis XV-era cabriolet armchairs in simply molded white-lacquered wood.
The whip-shaped armrests, the belt, and the fluted legs.
In this regard, one notes the distinctive arrangement of the front legs—known as *pieds en forme*—which feature two faces and align seamlessly with the curved seat rails; this design eliminates the right angles typically found between the side and front rails of most chairs. Such characteristic construction is a mark of high quality. Indeed, in its elegant simplicity, this model is reminiscent of certain chairs by Delanois, dating from just before his transition to the Louis XVI style.
They are upholstered with checkered fabric (cushions), making them very comfortable. The fabric is by David Hicks (perhaps in need of a refresh, though the upholstery is still in very good condition); can be found, along with the two armchairs, in a room decorated by Christian Badin, architect and interior designer for David Hicks France, featured in a book by Daphné de Saint-Sauveur: Charming Interiors in France, a collection of the best spreads from the interior design magazine, which unfortunately no longer exists: Maison & Jardin.
Good overall condition. Standard restoration.