{"product_id":"18th-century-louis-xvi-lyre-back-side-chairs","title":"Antique Louis XVI Lyre-Back Side Chairs, 18th-century","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Description \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA charming and elegant pair of painted French lyre-back side chairs dating from the late 18th or early 19th century in the manner of the celebrated Parisian menuisier Georges Jacob. Each chair features a shaped “chapeau de gendarme” back framing a pierced lyre-form splat, that give them their name — a classic neoclassical motif symbolising harmony and the arts. The lyre-form splat over a horseshoe-shaped seat upholstered in sumptuous silk upholstery. The chairs are supported on fluted round tapering legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChairs with lyre-shaped backs became quite fashionable during the late 18th-century and continued to remain popular in the 19th-century. Although this pair is unsigned, identical chairs were made by Georges Jacob (1739–1814), one of the most prominent Parisian menuisiers. Given their scale, this pair may have been used in one of the smaller private rooms or possibly in a music salon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeasurements: 88 cm (H); 42 cm (D); 40 cm (W). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Kindly read our collections \u0026amp; delivery policy or check our FAQ section for estimated delivery times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or would like further information on this item, kindly contact us using the enquiry form below or email us at contact@brilligandborogove.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillig \u0026 Borogove | Decorative Antiques \u0026 Wallpapers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57198366425465,"sku":"FF0920-1419","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3532\/3673\/files\/antique-louis-xvi-lyre-back-side-chairs-18th-century-4357811.jpg?v=1777791272","url":"https:\/\/brilligandborogove.com\/products\/18th-century-louis-xvi-lyre-back-side-chairs","provider":"Brillig \u0026 Borogove | Decorative Antiques \u0026 Wallpapers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}