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Pair of "cabriolets" armchairs
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Treat yourself to a bit of French history. This superb pair of 'cabriolet' armchairs lived through the French monarchy and its end in 1789. For two and a half centuries, those seats have seen all the trends in fashion and heard about all the changes in French society, and they're ready for another two centuries in the Emirates.
Style
Louis XVI
Period
Second part of 18th century
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Style: Louis XVI
Louis XVI, who reigned from 1774 to 1789, is remembered as the last absolute monarch. The French Revolution of 1789 overthrew the monarchy by divine right and Louis XVI was guillotined on January 21st 1793.
The Louis XVI style is classical, inspired by Antiquity, the shapes are geometric, the legs of the furniture are straight and light, often fluted. However, under the influence of Marie-Antoinette, the ornaments are enriched with musical and rural attributes, ribbon bows giving a delicate touch to the furniture.
Dimensions
Armchairs:
Width: 65 cm
Depth: 54 cm
Seat height: 41 cm
Back height: 99 cm
Stool:
Width: 34 cm
Depth: 26 cm
Height: 10 cm
