19th Century French Verdure Tapestry Side Chairs - Pair pottery Painted plaster with silver-gilt finish

Painted plaster with silver-gilt finish

Design: Bois de Flandre Verdure Tapestry

introducing a classical motif that contrasts beautifully with the otherwise minimal structure

hand-painted

The juxtaposition of the ornate traditional frame with the avant-garde composition is distinctly French and reflects the enduring practice of presenting contemporary works within period frames

19th Century French Verdure Tapestry Side Chairs - Pair pottery Painted plaster with silver-gilt finishAn elegant pair of late 19th century French side chairs, distinguished by their richly carved walnut frames and upholstered in beautifully aged verdure tapestry. The tapestry, woven in a soft palette of sage, olive, taupe, and faded blue, depicts stylized botanical foliage characteristic of traditional verdure designs, lending the chairs a refined yet relaxed presence. The solid walnut frames feature classic turned legs united by turned stretchers,