Set of 8 French Directoire Walnut Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century

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Sourced in Provence, France, this set of eight French Directoire walnut dining chairs showcases the restrained elegance and refined proportions … Read more Sourced in Provence, France, this set of eight French Directoire walnut dining chairs showcases the restrained elegance and refined proportions associated with the Directoire period. The chairs feature gracefully curved rear supports terminating in scroll-form details and a shaped crest rail, creating a silhouette that is both architectural and inviting. The seats have been newly upholstered in a textured sage and cream woven stripe fabric and finished with welt-band trim cut on the bias, providing a tailored and cleanly finished appearance. Designed with comfort as well as style in mind, the gently pitched backs naturally follow the contours of the body, offering excellent support for long dinners and gatherings. The walnut frames have been structurally revised for stability and finished with wax, enhancing the depth and character of the wood grain while preserving their warm patina. Their understated elegance allows them to work equally well in traditional, transitional, and European-inspired interiors.

- Origin: Provence, France

- Period: Early 19th Century

- Materials: Walnut, Woven Fabric

- Dimensions: W 19" x D 19.5" x H 34.75" - seat height 20"

- Condition: Structurally revised and restored for stability. Newly upholstered. Waxed finish. Wear consistent with age and use. Solid and stable. See less