RUSSIAN NEOCLASSICAL DINING CHAIR
Russian Neoclassical dining chair.
Solid beechwood and curved plywood frame. Ivory lacquer finishings with gilt detail. Upholstering in white and covering with Customer’s Own Material (COM) Custom dyed and weaved cable and trim by Maison Verrier. An Empire Russian model from the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, especially inspired this chair. The back is not upholstered while the chair is comfortable due to its curve.
See alternative version of this Russian chair.
The French Empire style, developed during Napoleon Bonaparte’s reign, was a grand and neoclassical style meant to convey power and prestige. Influenced by ancient Roman and Egyptian motifs, it featured bold, symmetrical designs and rich materials. The Empire style achieved great popularity. It was therefore adopted in courts throughout Europe, especially in Russia.
Inspired by the French Empire style, Russian Empire furniture adapted these designs with local influences, emphasizing opulence and craftsmanship. Both styles emphasized grandeur and were used to project state power, but Russian Empire furniture had a more decorative and opulent touch, reflecting Russia’s cultural and artistic traditions.
In Germany and Austria, it coexisted with the Biedermeier style associated with modest domestic interiors. In England it was known as the Regency style.
Vosges manufactures bespoke and luxury Empire style chairs and furniture. We craft all our pieces upon order. As a result, we can adapt our models to your requested dimensions, comfort and upholstering finishings. Our design office consequently provides shop drawings and samples for approval. Custom dyed and weaved trims, cables, rosettes, fringes… are also available upon request. Vosges can organize the collection, packing and shipment of completed orders on your behalf.
Source: Wikipedia
Photo: Thomas Hennocque
