Pair Of "montgolfière" Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI-style chairs in lacquered wood and velvet, featuring a hot-air balloon motif.
In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers’ achievements drew large crowds and inspired cabinetmakers of the time, such as Jean-Baptiste Demay and Georges Jacob, who created designs for armchairs and chairs with backs shaped like hot-air balloons—a design that became a classic of the Louis XVI style.
The pair of chairs we are offering follows this design, with the hot-air balloon—serving as the backrest—subtly depicted right down to the gondola.
The two chairs, upholstered in a beautiful blue velvet, rest on four tapered, fluted, and scrolled legs.
Note the presence of dowels on the backs of the chairs.
Made around 1950.
In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers’ achievements drew large crowds and inspired cabinetmakers of the time, such as Jean-Baptiste Demay and Georges Jacob, who created designs for armchairs and chairs with backs shaped like hot-air balloons—a design that became a classic of the Louis XVI style.
The pair of chairs we are offering follows this design, with the hot-air balloon—serving as the backrest—subtly depicted right down to the gondola.
The two chairs, upholstered in a beautiful blue velvet, rest on four tapered, fluted, and scrolled legs.
Note the presence of dowels on the backs of the chairs.
Made around 1950.
800 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Width: 53cm
Height: 95cm
Depth: 53cm
Reference (ID): 1821913
Availability: In stock
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