Description & Technical information
An Empire ormolu mounted mahogany armchair, attributed to Francois Honore' Georges Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841). A very similar earlier tilt wood armchair in Compiegne Castle was delivered by Jacob Desmalter in 1809 for la chambre de l'imperatrice.
Date: First half XIX c.
Period: 19th century, 1750-1850
Origin: France
Medium: Mahogany
Dimensions: 92 x 65 x 65 cm (36¹/₄ x 25⁵/₈ x 25⁵/₈ inches)
Categories: Furniture
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