Pair Of High-backed Armchairs Made Of Turned Wood – Armrests Carved With Animal Heads

A beautiful pair of large ceremonial armchairs in natural wood, featuring a highly decorative design inspired by furniture from the High Period / Louis XIII style.

The armchairs rest on turned legs and posts, joined at the front by a particularly decorative twisted crossbar.

The armrests, also twisted, are topped with remarkable carved animal heads, lending the pieces a great deal of character.

The tall rectangular backs and wide seats are upholstered in a cashmere-patterned fabric in shades of blue-green, accented in the center by a vertical band featuring a polychrome floral design in red, orange, and green.

The upholstery is accented by a row of decorative brass nails.

A highly decorative pair with generous proportions, ideal for a distinctive interior, a library, or next to a large fireplace.

Period: 19th century, in the style of the High Renaissance.
Material: turned and carved wood.
Upholstery: fabric with a cashmere pattern and polychrome flowers.
Distinctive features: armrests topped with carved animal heads; twisted legs and crossbars.
Condition: generally good condition with signs of wear and a patina consistent with its age.

H 108 x D 61 x W 62 cm