Some people have a fetish for shoes and purses. I have one for chairs.
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Take this beautiful 19th c. Empire Chair with Ormolu, for instance...
France
Beautifully restored walnut Empire chair with original ormolu. Original leather upholstery and french brass tacks.
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Or this gorgeous Set of 6 19th c. Empire Marquetry Chairs in Belgian Linen
France
late 19th c.
Simple and elegant Empire style chairs with marquetry work. Upholstered in a white belgian linen.
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Or even.....
Pair 19th c. Louis XIII Chairs
France
19th c.
Beautifully carved Louis XII chairs. Fully restored and upholstered in a thick Belgian Linen with french brass tacks.
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And what about this lovely
19th c. Painted Louis XVI Chair
France
c. 1880-1910.
Charming Louis XVI chair with caned back and carved details throughout. Painted in a pale grey white with soft patina. Burlap upholstered seat.
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So many choices, such little seating time.......
All part of my new inventory at disegno Karina Gentinetta.....
Take a seat, any seat, won't you stay a while??????
Dear Karina , what is it about chairs? I have so many and always get excited when I see another.
ReplyDeleteMy husband always groans when I sigh over another one ,he says we should own the[ odd chair co ] Love the louis xvi one Beverleyxxx