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Pair of Italian Walnut L. 17th to E.18th C. Armchairs browse these categories for related items... All Items: Furniture: Continental: Italian: Pre 1800: item #741470
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| Exceptional Pair late 17th to Early 18th Century Italian Armchairs each with carved and gilt floral form finials. The ring and baluster turned arm supports, the legs with double stretchers, very fine examples and with some restoration to the turned feet and back bottom of rear stiles and newly upholstered with Designer Coraggio fabric to accent the elegance of the period chair. H:47 1/4" W:24.5" D:21" Seat H:21" The Social History and evolution of the chair evolved earlier than the 15th and 16th century for the Florentine chair or curule which appeared in the homes of the well-to-do. This was based on the ancient Roman sella, with the addition of a back and arm rests at a useful height. In the Winchester Cathedral there is a curule-shaped chair which was used by Queen Mary in her marriage to Philip of Spain in 1554. Coinciding with the Renaissance, in the early 16th century furniture began to be intricately carved and decorated. In some instances chairs became ornately turned. This pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs with the shell carved finials in gilt add to the elegance of the chair probably for a wealthy patron. The influence of the stylistic beauty and design of these chairs were possibly Byzantine in origin? In the middle of the 16th century chairs began to be upholstered. This began to be seen on the curule chair, with the back being slightly padded and a cushion supplied for the webbed seat. Until then people used their clothing to give them comfort; monks were known to bunch their habits to relieve their buttocks. In Charles II’s time (1660) upholstery began to be more sumptuous, with a thick layer of padding placed all over the framework and then covered. The depth of the upholstery and decoration of the furniture came to reflect the families wealth. As the styles of chairs evolved with the times throughout Europe this particular pair of armchairs truly reflect the elegant Fabric of the Venetian Style with an attractive Floral and Figural motif on a light background with a pattern of Venetian colors. It compliments the bold turnings of the stretchers and arms, with the finials in decorative gilt shell motif to accent the period of Italianesque style. Located just south of Santa Barbara in an antique community, the store Lifestyle Antiques with decorative arts and furnishings from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection is located in the heart of Summerland, California, and offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection which varies from Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of antique home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com . | |||||||||||||||
