Yellow and Gold Writing Set in Porcelain, 1800s

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Yellow and Gold Writing Set, Porcelain, Directoire Style, 19th Century - France
Material: Porcelain
Period: 19th Century
Country of Origin: … Read more Yellow and Gold Writing Set, Porcelain, Directoire Style, 19th Century - France
Material: Porcelain
Period: 19th Century
Country of Origin: France
Minor color variations that do not detract from the overall appearance of the piece
Dimensions: 10 x 24 x 12 cm
Elegant porcelain writing set in the Directoire style, made in France in the late 19th century. It features a rectangular shape with gently curved edges. It includes designated spaces for an inkwell and other writing utensils, as well as a long front compartment. It stands on small ball feet decorated with small foliage. It is decorated with yellow sections framed by gold borders, as are the edges of the piece itself.

About the Directoire Style
The Directoire style is a style of furniture and decoration that developed in France during the period of the Directory (1795-1799) and marks the transition between the Louis XVI and Empire styles. It is a Neoclassical-inspired style, characterized by the simplicity of its lines, inspired by Roman objects from the 1st century AD, recovered from the excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This resurgence of classical taste was evident in painting, furniture, and fashion, especially women's clothing.

During this period, France was experiencing significant political and social changes, which were reflected in furniture with a more rational and functional approach. Symmetry in drawer design and the balanced proportions of the furniture as a whole are key characteristics of classical furniture from this era. Unlike previous styles, such as Rococo, Directoire is characterized by more restrained decoration. Drawer pulls and legs feature simple geometric details and classical motifs. See less