Beautiful Regence period carved Duchesse or lounge chair, France circa 1740.
The duchess is a large seat, used in the 18th century as a lounger or for reading. Beech wood is richly carved with shells, acanthus leaves, flowers and grenades.
Our duchess was fully restored : strap mounted, cushions are filled with real feathers and covered with a beautiful cherry red damask silk from Tassinari & Chatel.
The whole piece is spectacular. The back is also trimmed with silk for a use as a center piece.
Length : 180cm
Width : 85cm
Back height : 102cm
Seat height: 41cm
