Piedmontese Manufacture, Directoire
Armchair
Gilded wood and light blue fabric, cm 103 x 61 x 53
The piece of furniture in question is an armchair of clear Piedmontese manufacture, in gilded wood and turquoise fabric with floral embroidery, dating back to the end of the 18th century, a period characterized by the so-called Directoire style.
The name of the style refers to the Directoire, the government that lasted for four years in France, from 1795 to 1799, after the French Revolution and before Napoleon's empire. The Directoire style aimed to more faithfully resume the ancient models, both in the architectural and decorative fields, a concept that would reach its full maturity only with the empire. It is in these years that the taste for a classical past developed, partly due to the discovery of Herculaneum and Pompeii, leading to a real passion for the taste inspired by Roman and Greek models.
Directoire-style furniture was distinguished by its value and rarity, becoming highly prized on the market over time. Recognizable by its simple and refined shapes, light woods, and sometimes metal applications, the decorative motifs were elegant and recalled antiquity: sphinxes, palms, amphorae, swans, geometric motifs, and ancient columns, which can be seen in the legs of the pair under consideration, tapered and fluted downwards, ending with a straight tip.
The armchairs of this period were characterized by a wide and comfortable seat, by simple and rectilinear shapes, with backs in regular shapes (oval, rectangular, shield-shaped or medallion-shaped). The backs, in this case padded and decorated with a precious fabric finely embroidered with plant-like motifs, were designed to welcome the guest and support him in a comfortable manner, an objective also contributed to by the positioning of the armrests, also padded.
Specifically, in Piedmont, the armchairs were made in accordance with French models, usually in lacquered or gilded wood. Particularly appreciated by the nobility of the time, these armchairs were an important component of the furniture for the creation of an elegant and welcoming environment, where they could show their wealth and status symbol.
The object is in good condition.
With Ars Antiqua it is possible to defer all amounts up to a maximum of € 7,500 at ZERO RATE, for a total of 15 INSTALLMENTS.
Ex. Tot. € 4,500 = Monthly installment € 300 for 15 months.
Ex. Tot. € 3,600 = Monthly installment € 720 for 5 months.
For amounts exceeding € 7,500 or for a longer term (over 15 installments), we can provide a customized payment.
Contact us directly for the best quote.
LIVE TV
– SUNDAY 5.00 PM – 9.00 PM Dig.terr. 126 + 809 SKY
- THURSDAY 9.00 PM - 12.00 AM Dig.terr. 134 + 809 SKY
– Streaming on our website www.arsantiquasrl.com and on our Facebook and Youtube social networks
All works proposed by Ars Antiqua are sold with a certificate of authenticity in accordance with the law and an accurate in-depth card.
It is possible to see the works directly at the Milan showroom gallery, in via Pisacane 55 and 57.
We personally organize transport and deliveries of the works, both for Italy and abroad.
