PAIR OF NAPOLEON III PERIOD BAND-BACK FIREWOOD ARMCHAIRS in blackened wood with gold fillet decoration, molded and carved with cartouches, palms, foliage, scrolls and flowers. Straight uprights, curved scrolled armrests, baluster arm supports, "X"-shaped legs joined by a spacer bar. Beautiful used Italian upholstery, probably 17th century, of velvet applied with pinch taffeta and gilded threads. (Wear, a few accidents and missing pieces). Pair of armchairs, coin de feu, Napoleon III period, 19th century HEIGHT 84.50 - WIDTH 66 - DEPTH 46 CM H. 33,3 - W. 26 - D. 18,1 IN.

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