Set Eight Federal Style Japanned & Gilded Dining Arm Chairs Kittinger Furniture Sculpture circa 1870

circa 1870

sold at Drouot-Richelieu auction in Paris December 2006 for $11

the leather writing surface was most likely professionally replaced in the early 20th century

and author known for his post-Impressionist style and his involvement in the Montmartre art scene

A good antique Syrian Moorish inlaid chair with mashrabiya and Arabic calligraphy decoration

Set Eight Federal Style Japanned & Gilded Dining Arm Chairs Kittinger Furniture Sculpture circa 1870A fine set of eight Federal style gilded & japanned dining chairs by Kittinger Furniture Co., Kittinger was founded in NY in 1866, they have made furniture for the White House and Colonial Williamsburg reproductions. They are known for making very high quality period style furniture, using traditional skills and superior materials. This very elegant set of chairs are in remarkable condition, they have the original caned seats and backs, the caning is