A Stunning Quality Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted French Empire Daybed

Name: A Stunning Quality Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted French Empire Daybed
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA560769
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Description

A stunning quality mahogany and ormolu mounted French Empire daybed. Constructed using the finest flame mahogany, the shaped ends having ormolu mounted swan necks on the front and reverse. Newly re-upholstered in a quality patterned gold silk, with the finest quality mouldings and mounts raised on superb mahogany and bronze lions monopode supports. 2nd Empire in the style and manner of Georges Jacob Circa 1880

Dimensions: 74" wide x 28" deep x 34" high

Condition: This daybed is in stunning condition, newly reupholstered to a very high standard

Georges Jacob (1768-1803) worked very early with his father and his brother François from which would take over the business in 1796 . François-Honoré-Georges (1770-1841) added the Desmalter patronym to his name. In 1803 with the death of his brother George II Jacob, a new company name was created which was called Jacob Desmalter & Co.

During the second ( 2nd ) French Empire Napoleon III requested many designs and 'Styles ' be recreated. The designs from the first French Empire such as original period furniture by master cabinet makers like Jacob were copied and reproduced.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

187cm (73.62")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Declaration

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA560769

Dealers Internal Reference

A stunning quality mahogany and ormolu mounted French Empire daybed

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Description

A stunning quality mahogany and ormolu mounted French Empire daybed.

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Constructed using the finest flame mahogany, the shaped ends having ormolu mounted swan necks on the front and reverse.

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Newly re-upholstered in a quality patterned gold silk, with the finest quality mouldings and mounts raised on superb mahogany and bronze lions monopode supports. 2nd Empire in the style and manner of Georges Jacob Circa 1880

fig 1. A stunning quality mahogany and ormolu mounted French Empire daybed — fig 1. A Stunning Quality Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted French Empire Daybed

Dimensions: 74" wide x 28" deep x 34" high

Condition: This daybed is in stunning condition, newly reupholstered to a very high standard

Georges Jacob (1768-1803) worked very early with his father and his brother François from which would take over the business in 1796 . François-Honoré-Georges (1770-1841) added the Desmalter patronym to his name. In 1803 with the death of his brother George II Jacob, a new company name was created which was called Jacob Desmalter & Co.

fig 2. A stunning quality mahogany and ormolu mounted French Empire daybed — fig 2. A Stunning Quality Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted French Empire Daybed

During the second ( 2nd ) French Empire Napoleon III requested many designs and 'Styles ' be recreated. The designs from the first French Empire such as original period furniture by master cabinet makers like Jacob were copied and reproduced.