Steel Armchair
Period : France, early 19th century
Material : polished steel, gilt and chased copper.
Dimensions : 40 ¾ in. high (H. 123,5 cm); 24 ½ in. wide (L. 62 cm); 21 ¾ in. deep (P. 55,5 cm).
Origin : private collection
Description
This armchair features a tubular structure in polished steel, ending in refined gilt fleurets finials. The high backrest is reinforced with upper and lower liners. The armrests are supported by consoles, perpendicular to the front legs, forming a grid with three vertical stems. The front seat rail is enhanced with a gilt apron, opulently adorned with scrolling palms.
