Set of Six Chairs, Venice, Mid-18th Century

These six elegant Italian chairs from the Barocchetto period (1720–1770) are crafted in natural wood. The back, composed of vertical splats with sinuous contours, is in moulded wood bordered by a small cord; its upper section is carved with curves and counter-curves, a small flower and stylised leaves, as well as motifs reminiscent of the French Régence style. The seat is upholstered; the seat rail is shaped and underscored by a cord that tapers off, ending in a small volute at the upper third of the leg, whose tip takes the ungulate form of an animal's hoof from which a few tufts of hair fall. In very fine condition, these chairs have been recently re-upholstered; while the needlepoint tapestry covering them deserves to be replaced, the padding beneath — in perfect condition — should be preserved.
Mid-18th century.
Dimensions: H. 103 cm, W. 50 cm, seat depth 44 cm, seat height 50 cm.