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Cabriolet (furniture)
A cabriolet armchair is a Louis XV style chair with its armrests open and elevated from the seat, sculpted independently of the armchair, and making the chair light and easy to move—unlike the '' bergère'', a similar style of chair that has enclosed, upholstered sides. The fauteuil en cabriolet with a concave back and overstuffed seat cushion is a version of this. The seat of the chair is wide, a design feature to accommodate large dresses. Facing the chair, the two front legs are turned outwards. The front of the seat is curved outwards, and the armrests are very open, in the style "en arbalète", or styled to resemble a drawn crossbow. The main difference between a cabriolet and an armchair '' à la reine'' is the shape of back of the chair. The cabriolet back is concave to hug the body, while armchairs ''à la reine'' have straight backs. File:No0147 fauteuil cabriolet "Malestroit".jpg, A ''cabriolet,'' which has open armrests and a concave back. File:ChairPhoto1369.JPG, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fauteuil Transparent
A ''fauteuil'' () is a style of open-armchair with a primarily exposed wooden frame originating in France during the early 17th century. A ''fauteuil'' is made of wood and frequently with carved relief ornament. It is typically upholstered on the seat, the seat back and on the arms (''manchettes''). Some ''fauteuils'' have a valenced front seat rail which is padding that extends slightly over the apron. The exposed wooden elements are often gilded or otherwise painted. See also * Bergere * Couch *Louis XVI Louis XVI (''Louis-Auguste''; ; 23 August 175421 January 1793) was the last King of France before the fall of the monarchy during the French Revolution. He was referred to as ''Citizen Louis Capet'' during the four months just before he was ... Chairs {{furniture-stub pl:Fotel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis XV Style
The Louis XV style or ''Louis Quinze'' (, ) is a style of architecture and decorative arts which appeared during the reign of Louis XV. From 1710 until about 1730, a period known as the Régence, it was largely an extension of the Louis XIV style of his great-grandfather and predecessor, Louis XIV. From about 1730 until about 1750, it became more original, decorative and exuberant, in what was known as the Rocaille style, under the influence of the King's mistress, Madame de Pompadour. It marked the beginning of the European Rococo movement. From 1750 until the King's death in 1774, it became more sober, ordered, and began to show the influences of Neoclassicism. Architecture The chief architect of the King was Jacques Gabriel from 1734 until 1742, and then his more famous son, Ange-Jacques Gabriel, until the end of the reign. His major works included the Ecole Militaire, the ensemble of buildings overlooking the Place Louis XV (now Place de la Concorde; 1761-1770), and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bergère
A bergère is an enclosed upholstered French armchair (''fauteuil'') with an upholstered back and armrests on upholstered frames. The seat frame is over-upholstered, but the rest of the wooden framing is exposed: it may be moulded or carved, and of beech, painted or gilded, or of fruitwood, walnut or mahogany with a waxed finish. Padded elbowrests may stand upon the armrests. A ''bergère'' is fitted with a loose, but tailored, seat cushion. It is designed for lounging in comfort, with a deeper, wider seat than that of a regular ''fauteuil'', though the ''bergères'' by Bellangé in the White House are more formal. A ''bergère'' in the eighteenth century was essentially a ''meuble courant'', designed to be moved about to suit convenience, rather than being ranged permanently formally along the walls as part of the decor. The fanciful name, "shepherdess chair", was coined in mid-eighteenth century Paris, where the model developed without a notable break from the late-seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
à La Reine
Chairs are known from Ancient Egypt and have been widespread in the Western world from the Greeks and Romans onwards. They were in common use in China from the twelfth century, and were used by the Aztecs. In Sub-Saharan Africa, chairs were not in use before introduced by Europeans. Surviving examples of chairs from medieval Europe are often ornate works associated with royalty and nobility. During the Renaissance, chairs came into more common use, their design reflecting the changing costumes and furnishings of the period. Distinctive designs developed in France and England. In modern times the range of chair designs and materials has increased enormously. Ancient Egyptian chairs A wealth of depictions of chairs of various types has survived, from stools, benches, chairs, and thrones, both in the form of art and from extant examples preserved thanks to the dry environment of the tombs. Interestingly, it's worth noting that these ancient chairs were built to stand much lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
