Pair of Antique French Directoire Style Painted Caned Fauteuils | Late 19th Century ladder

Pair of Antique French Directoire Style Painted Caned Fauteuils | Late 19th Century ladderAn elegant pair of antique French fauteuils inspired by the refined neoclassical lines of the Directoire period. Crafted in beech and finished in a beautifully aged soft blue grey paint, these armchairs feature graceful spindle galleries, scrolling arms, finely turned legs and hand woven cane seats. Their restrained architectural form is quintessentially French, offering a sophisticated alternative to the more ornate Louis XV style. The combination of

or layered into a kitchen or living space

in an entrance hall

Small age-related surface marks

everyday use

French Hardwood-  treated

Beautiful aged condition with expected surface variation

• Decorative ribbon and laurel detailing

The geometry gives it structure

in a bathroom

painterly handling

making it perfect for styling on a coffee table

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