"Nadal Jean-rené, Louis XVI Cabriolet Armchair"
Nadal Jean - René , Cabriolet Armchair from the Louis XVI Period Nice Cabriolet Armchair in Natural Wood from the Louis XVI Period. Upholstered with a Pretty Tapestry with Floral Decor. Seat, Padding and Perfect Stability. Stamped by Jean - René NADAL dit NADAL L'AINE Jean-René Nadal (1733-1783) dit Nadal the Elder. Carpenter-sculptor. Master's degree obtained on September 22, 1756 "Jean-René Nadal is the eldest son of Jean Nadal, carpenter, and the daughter of his colleague Jean Cresson. He is also the brother of Jean-Michel Nadal, himself a carpenter. Nadal took over the rue de Cléry workshop – probably after the death of his father – and decided to establish himself in the same street under the sign of the "Lion d'Argent”. During his career, he worked mainly for the Crown as well as for the Count of Artois to whom he delivers many seats.His works are of high quality, both in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles.Among them, we cite various seats for Queen Louis XV, in particular a pair of opulent armchairs sculpted with palms and stylized foliage, and in the neoclassical style, original living room furniture consisting of a sofa with armrests turned upside down and six armchairs with racket backs, the uprights crowned with pine cones, carved decoration of piasters, heart spokes, laurie frieze er and foliage." (Furniture and Cabinetmaker of the XVIIIth Century) Work from the Louis XVI Period, XVIIIth Century. Dimensions: Height: 88 cm Width: 59 cm Depth: 56 cm Seat Height: 43.5 cm In Very Good Condition. We are at your disposal for any further information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE