Attributed to Louis Poussiée Pair of Large Louis XV Period Walnut Armchairs Circa 1740-1745
Description:
A decorative pair of large armchairs with flat backs and wide seats, made of carved and molded walnut featuring foliage, acanthus leaves, and hearts.
Characteristics:
Style: French Regency Louis XV
Material: Carved and molded walnut
Period: Circa 1740-1745
Dimensions:
Height: 37.4 inches
Width: 27.6 inches
Depth: 21.7 inches
Seat Height: 16.9 inches
Condition:
In good general condition, with wear adding to their charm. Upholstered in a decorative Japanese fabric with pagodas and birds on an ivory background.
Origin:
French craftsmanship from the Louis XV period, circa 1740-1745.
Biography:
Louis Poussiée or Poussier. Master craftsman in Paris. He collaborated in 1737 with his colleague Etienne Saint-Georges. He then took over a workshop on his own and disappeared before 1749. He left his mark on beautiful walnut chairs that evoke the taste of the French Regence period (1715-1723).
