Two Louis XIV style walnut armchairs comprising some 18th century elements

now upholstered in modern floral needlework, one with a 19th century reading easel

Chair 1 has its easel made in the 19th century; the stretcher repaired in the ends and with a break in the centre, arms possibly early 18th century, needlework seat coverings from 19th century in good condition; there are repairs and reconstructed pieces throughout and flaws and losses to wood. Chair 2 is also covered in 19th century needlework in good condition, having had the seat probably reconstructed, the arms are probably of earlier date that the rest of structure; there are repairs and throughout and the surface shows a dark polished tone with some stretcher pieces not in walnut but in stained fruitwood; marks and scratches and losses.
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