A sensational and most impressive pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood armchairs, circa 1780. Each high quality armchair is raised by circular tapered and fluted legs ending with a toupie shaped bottom palmette. The top of each... — Read MoreA sensational and most impressive pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood armchairs, circa 1780. Each high quality armchair is raised by circular tapered and fluted legs ending with a toupie shaped bottom palmette. The top of each leg displays a mottled design below the top blocks at the frieze with carved rosettes. The front frieze has a central flower with a berried laurel branch on each side. The frieze is also decorated on all sides by a bottom beaded trim and topped by a twisted ribbon trim. The 'S' shaped arms showcase a beaded top trim and end with an acanthus leaf, while supported by a circular fluted column with bottom palmettes. The rectangular and tapered upholstered backs display a top central reserve with the same flower and berried laurel branches as the apron. The frame of the back is also decorated in the same manner as the frieze with a beaded inner band and twisted ribbon outer band. All original gilding throughout. *Available with matching and original pair of armchairs, Item# 15154, sold separately. — Read Less
