Louis XVI armchairs from the 18th century - Stamped Falconet
Exceptional and rare homogeneous set of 6 armchairs in the style and period of Louis XVI (late 18th century), made of molded and carved wood. One of the armchairs bears the hot-stamped mark "FALCONET" under the rear rail, the signature of the prestigious dynasty of Parisian seat craftsmen from the 18th century (Pierre Falconet, master in 1738, or his son Louis-Simon). The other 5 armchairs come rigorously from the same artisanal production of the period (same dimensions, carved decorations, joinery, and wood type). The current upholstery fabric (floral tapestry on an ecru background) is seriously worn, frayed, and tattered on the front of several seats. The lot is sold as is, "in its juice, " specifically for a restoration or personalized reupholstery project. Structure and woodwork: The wooden frames and structures are perfectly sound, solid, and stable. The traditional padding (horsehair/webbing) retains good firmness under the fabric.