18th Century Neoclassical Armchair

18th Century Neoclassical ArmchairA superb late 18th century open armchair, after designs by Georges Jacob. French, circa 1780. Why we like it A wonderfully elegant chair, of great scale and proportions, superb colour and excellent original patination. Newly reupholstered in luxurious C&C Milano Ikat with matching trim. Design The distinctive trellis motif had been used by Georges Jacob for chairs he supplied to Marie Antoinette's dairy at Rambouillet in 1787 (see M. Beurdeley,

With their fluted legs terminating in block feet

Excellent original vintage condition

A very decorative coffee table

A further related example is in the collection of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum (Gilbert & Murdoch

banded and strung top') make fairly certain its attribution to the prominent cabinetmaking firm of the Gillows brothers

it stands out for its bespoke quality and superb craftsmanship

Later drop-in seat frame

superb quality and richly patinated

Several plates from this publication are in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

Their iconic

by Thomas Sheraton in his Cabinet Dictionary

5” x 4”