19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Salon Chair

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Salon Chair is an elegant example of fine French craftsmanship using exotic imported wood from the Americas.  Sometimes called Kingwood, rosewood is known for its natural beauty, color, hardness, and ability to last for eons.  This example combines elements of the Louis Philippe form with accents from the Louis XVI style, with a graceful shield-shaped seatback carved with flowing ribbon at the top of the arched crown.  The remainder of the seatback follows tailored lines accented with scrolls for a tailored opulence.  The seat itself is beautifully contoured and upholstered in mohair, and features gracefully scrolled legs, with the front legs molded for added visual appeal while retaining an austerity of form that is the essence of understated elegance.
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Circa 1850s
Measures 35H x 17W x 17D; seat 18H