Description
A Very Fine Pair of French Directoire Mahogany Carved Armchairs, Circa 1795
Made in France, circa 1795-1810
Carved arms, and klismos front legs, and carved knees. Peach-y/pink-y coloured upholstery.
Nicely carved arms, and clean upholstered seats and backs. Made from Mahogany, and Mahogany veneers. Beech or walnut secondary woods. Chairs are quite heavy for their stature.
Upholstery is recent, in the last 20-30 years in our opinion.
Size: 22" wide, 18" deep, and 36.5" tall. 17" seat height.
Condition: Overall very fine condition, minor veneer losses, and patches on the front seat rail. Clean upholstery. No breaks or repairs to the legs. French polished surface. Minor use and wear marks from age, and use. See pictures.
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition: Overall very fine condition, minor veneer losses, and patches on the front seat rail. Clean upholstery. No breaks or repairs to the legs. French polished surface. Minor use and wear marks from age, and use. See pictures.
Origin:
France
Materials & Techniques:
Mahogany, Upholstery
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Made in France, circa 1795-1810
Carved arms, and klismos front legs, and carved knees. Peach-y/pink-y coloured upholstery.
Nicely carved arms, and clean upholstered seats and backs. Made from Mahogany, and Mahogany veneers. Beech or walnut secondary woods. Chairs are quite heavy for their stature.
Upholstery is recent, in the last 20-30 years in our opinion.
Size: 22" wide, 18" deep, and 36.5" tall. 17" seat height.
Condition: Overall very fine condition, minor veneer losses, and patches on the front seat rail. Clean upholstery. No breaks or repairs to the legs. French polished surface. Minor use and wear marks from age, and use. See pictures.
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition: Overall very fine condition, minor veneer losses, and patches on the front seat rail. Clean upholstery. No breaks or repairs to the legs. French polished surface. Minor use and wear marks from age, and use. See pictures.
Origin:
France
Materials & Techniques:
Mahogany, Upholstery
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Restored; Some Imperfections; Condition: Overall very fine condition, minor veneer losses, and patches on the front seat rail. Clean upholstery. No breaks or repairs to the legs. French polished surface. Minor use and wear marks from age, and use. See pictures.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
36.5 x 22 x 18 in
Pair of French Directoire Mahogany Carved Armchairs, Circa 1795
Estimate $900-$2,700
Starting Price
$260
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The June Estate Edit II
Jun 05, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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