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Early C19th Near Pair of Mahogany Directoire Fauteuils (Open Armchairs)
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Early C19th Near Pair of Mahogany Directoire Fauteuils (Open Armchairs)

19th century
Description

Early C19th near pair of mahogany Directoire fauteuils (open armchairs) in the manner of Jacob Freres. The scroll back with mahogany top rail; the uprights with carved shell motif and the arms terminating with well carved bold lions heads. The swept legs

terminating in carved paw feet. Beautiful rich colour and patina, newly upholstered in 'acid green' cut silk velvet and brass studs.

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) : Height: 36, Width: 25, Depth: 27.5

French circa 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.4402cm (36.00")
Width
63.5001cm (25.00")
Depth
69.8501cm (27.50")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Mahogany Directoire Fauteuil Armchairs to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA229668
Dealers Internal Reference
R0092
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Description
Early C19th near pair of mahogany Directoire fauteuils (open armchairs) in the manner of Jacob Freres.
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The scroll back with mahogany top rail; the uprights with carved shell motif and the arms terminating with well carved bold lions heads.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The swept legs

fig 1. A pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Directoire fauteuils featuring carved lion head arm terminals and patterned gold damask upholstery.
fig 1. Early C19th Near Pair of Mahogany Directoire Fauteuils (Open Armchairs)

terminating in carved paw feet. Beautiful rich colour and patina, newly upholstered in 'acid green' cut silk velvet and brass studs.

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) : Height: 36, Width: 25, Depth: 27.5

French circa 1800

Height
91.4402cm (36.00")
Width
63.5001cm (25.00")
Depth
69.8501cm (27.50")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Mahogany Directoire Fauteuil Armchairs to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA229668
Dealers Internal Ref
R0092
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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Archive I A pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Directoire fauteuils featuring carved lion head arm terminals and patterned gold damask upholstery.

Early C19th Near Pair of Mahogany Directoire Fauteuils (Open Armchairs)

Archive II A pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Directoire fauteuils featuring carved lion head arm terminals and patterned gold damask upholstery. View II
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
Location
5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
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Items For Sale 355
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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A pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Directoire fauteuils featuring carved lion head arm terminals and patterned gold damask upholstery.
Early C19th near pair of mahogany Directoire fauteuils (open armchairs)
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A pair of early nineteenth-century mahogany Directoire fauteuils featuring carved lion head arm terminals and patterned gold damask upholstery.
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Directoire style furniture emerged in France between 1795 and 1804 as a transitional phase between Louis XVI neoclassical design and the Empire style. It is defined by restrained elegance, classical Roman and Greek motifs, simplified geometric lines, and dark hardwoods such as mahogany and walnut.

Traditional 19th-century French fauteuils are constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, cherry, or walnut, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Upholstery historically consisted of silk damask, brocade, or wool velvet supported by hand-tied coil springs and natural horsehair padding.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved decorative motifs such as lion heads, anthems, or saber legs, alongside evidence of hand-planed timber surfaces and hand-carved joinery. The proportion typically displays a slightly curved or swept backrest with flat, un-carved frame edges balanced by crisp sculptural details on the arm terminals.

Directoire armchairs work exceptionally well as accent seating when positioned alongside crisp, modern neutral sofas or incorporated into a formal reading nook. Their architectural timber frame and defined upholstery contrast effectively against minimalist contemporary backgrounds.

Timber frames should be dusted regularly with a dry soft cloth and polished annually with high-grade natural beeswax to maintain the patina. Textile upholstery requires gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and protection from direct sunlight to prevent fiber degradation and colour fading.
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