Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut High Back Armchairs, Late 18th Century, Set of 2

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This is a wonderful and rare pair of high backed Dutch walnut and floral marquetry armchairs, Circa 1780 in date. … Read more This is a wonderful and rare pair of high backed Dutch walnut and floral marquetry armchairs, Circa 1780 in date. The chairs have been skillfully crafted from walnut, and bear profuse floral marquetry inlaid decoration and are typical of the very best period Dutch marquetry furniture. The majestic central back splats are inlaid with floral marquetry decoration, the craftsmen did everything to make the backs stand out, and as a finishing touch each chair has floral marquetry with bouquets, urns and birds, which add an extra touch of elegance and finesse to these sumptuous chairs. They have luxurious shaped drop-in seats that have been reupholstered in a sumptuous teal damask fabric, and the chairs are raised on elegant gently curving cabriole legs with carved foliate decoration and floral marquetry. They terminate in claw and ball feet typical of the period Transform the decoration in your home with this pair of chairs fit for a King. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, French polished waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 113 cm x Width 63 cm x Depth 47 cm Height 50 cm See less