Louis XV period cabriolet armchair stamped MDLP by Martin Delaporte

Period Louis XV cabriolet armchair stamped MDLP by Martin Delaporte (died in 1756). It rests on curved legs. Made of moulded and carved wood, with upholstery in tapestry. The structure is still quite solid with some old restorations and signs of woodworm. The period upholstery is in usable condition. The seat is sagging and needs to be redone. Seat height: 39 cm Dimensions: H 93 L 66 D 56 cm Martin Delaporte (died in 1756) - chairmaker. He ran a furniture workshop on Rue des Filles-Dieu Saint Sauveur. Belonging to a prominent family of Parisian carpenters, Martin Delaporte was a very good chairmaker. He is credited with producing beautiful Louis XV style armchairs, well-balanced. The MDLP stamp was used by Martin Delaporte's workshop from the 1740s. His stamp can also be found on Louis XVI style chairs, but these were likely made by his nephew Martin Nicolas, who took over his workshop and stamp after his death.