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Pair of Chippendale-style armchairs in red lacquered wood, resting on four legs: curved at the front, decorated with cartouche, foliage and shell, and ending in claw and ball, with lion's paws holding a ball. The rear legs are saber-shaped and end in simple clogs. Arm brackets set back from the base; serpentine armrests with acanthus leaf decoration. Openwork back decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls on the uprights and central cut-out decoration with hearts, scrolls, acanthus leaves, cock's crest and cartouche. Seat upholstered in Rubelli fabric with yellow background and oriental-style motifs in orange and red tones.
Made circa 1880.
Upholstery entirely reupholstered in our workshops with Rubelli fabric, reference CASABLANCA. Rubelli is a historic Venetian fabric group, whose workshops are located in the old 19th-century Zanchi factory in Cucciago, Italy. The company produces top-quality fabrics that are also used for major works such as La Scala and La Fenice theaters.
Ref: Y39U9281CG