Fauteuil - Wood - Corbeille armchair

Wood corbeille chair, upholstered in Pierre Frey, Napoleon III, circa 1820 – France

Style: Louis XVI
Material: Wood
Upholstery: Pierre Frey
Period: Late 19th century
Country of origin: France
Good condition in accordance with its age and use
Overall dimensions: 102 x 71 x 59 cm
Seat height: 54 cm

Exquisite corbeille chair made around 1850-1900 in France, Louis XVI style, in carved and gilded wood. Sinuous movement backrest following the corbeille model and finished with a floral pompon of extraordinary quality. A piece with great aesthetic charge, suitable in any space and setting, even as a counterpoint in a contemporary décor. The corbeille sofa is a type of sofa with an oval base, whose backrest curves gently forward and downward to form the arms. The model emerged in France during the 18th century and remains an icon of elegance.

Seat, backrest and armrests newly upholstered in an original combination of two fabrics from the prestigious and renowned brand Pierre Frey, maison founded in 1935 in Paris by the designer of the same name. Maison Pierre Frey now offers wallpapers and wall coverings, carpets and decorative and furnishing items, in addition to fabrics for interior decoration. The sides of the backrest in a faux flat yellow shade, lightly saturated, and as protagonist, an exquisite raw ivory background fabric with floral embroidery. The color of the upholstery adds a modern yet elegant touch that balances the classic air of the structure.

Style and period: Napoleon III or Second Empire

Although it draws inspiration from past styles, starting with Classical Antiquity, the Renaissance, even Louis XVI, which was very dear to Eugenia, the most representative feature of the style is its sumptuousness and ostentation, always aiming to show wealth and opulence. These are pieces with rich ornamentation.

It is not a style designed specifically for the Second Empire, but a revival of the various great French styles from earlier centuries, a kind of compilation of French decorative trends. Special reference is made to Louis XIV, Louis XV, Baroque and Rococo, and gradually Louis XVI, with an eclectic base. In short, the decorative styles that had positioned France at the head of interior design and furniture design in Europe, both for quality and for originality and beauty.

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