Pair of chinoiserie lacquered wood chairs, Regency period, early 19th century, England
Measurements: H 84.5 x D 51 x W 47. Seat H 41.5 cm
Price: private negotiation
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The pair of chairs was made during the Regency period, towards the beginning of the 19th century in England.
The wooden structure is entirely lacquered in shades of red and decorated in polychromy and gold. The design of the chairs, both in the shape and the decorations, draws inspiration from Chinese elements.
The love for chinoiserie follows the importation of works of art from China and the East that began to arrive in England in large quantities during the reign of William and Mary towards the end of the 17th century. The great demand for this type of furniture led to the creation of furniture, such as chairs, screens, chests of drawers, tables, inspired by the line and decorations of China and Japan.
The back of the chairs, carved and with a mixtilinear and wavy motif, as well as the chinoiserie decoration well express the English interpretation of Chinese imperial luxury. Simulating Chinese lacquer, the relief figures are obtained through the use of cast plaster, which gives three-dimensionality to the decoration. This proposes a landscape with architecture, trees and figures with an oriental taste, painted in gold and different for each chair.
A golden thread runs through the rest of the structure of the chairs to embellish them and create highlights. The chairs have cane seats and saber legs. The band under the seat again has a relief decoration, with floral elements in polychrome lacquer.
These chairs, particular and very decorative, are easily placed, both in pairs and individually, in various environments and can be combined with antique and modern furnishings.
One of the two seats has the cane to be restored.
