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Directoire Upholstered Armchairs
Directoire Upholstered Armchairs
Directoire Upholstered Armchairs
Directoire Upholstered Armchairs
Directoire Upholstered Armchairs

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Directoire Upholstered Armchairs

  • The classic sophistication of the Directoire era is on display in these armchairs
  • The pair is beautifully upholstered in elegantly striped fabric
  • Reeding, shell adornments and scrollwork are all reminiscent of the neoclassical style
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$8,850
Item No. 30-1638

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The classic sophistication of the Directoire era is on display in this fashionable pair of armchairs. Beautifully upholstered in elegantly striped fabric, the chairs feature reeding, shell adornments and scrollwork reminiscent of the neoclassical style, adding to the richness of the handsome frames.

Circa 1795

22” wide x 17” deep x 35 1/2” high

Directoire furniture is so named because it was crafted during the period of the French Directory, just prior to Napoléon’s reign.. . .
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The classic sophistication of the Directoire era is on display in this fashionable pair of armchairs. Beautifully upholstered in elegantly striped fabric, the chairs feature reeding, shell adornments and scrollwork reminiscent of the neoclassical style, adding to the richness of the handsome frames.

Circa 1795

22” wide x 17” deep x 35 1/2” high

Directoire furniture is so named because it was crafted during the period of the French Directory, just prior to Napoléon’s reign. Pieces in this style take much of their inspiration from ancient Roman artifacts that had been recovered from the Pompeiian excavations in the late 18th century. Elegant lines, sparse detail and ornamentation are all characteristics of this aesthetic, which influenced designers for many years after.
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Directoire Upholstered Armchairs
Period: 18th Century
Origin: France
Type: Seating
Style: Directoire
Depth: 17.0 in. (43.18 cm)
Width: 22.0 in. (55.88 cm)
Height: 35.5 in. (90.17 cm)

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