
Suite of four armchairs from the Transition Louis XV period - Louis XVI in cabriolet with medallion back in molded and gray lacquered beech. The tapered and fluted feet.
Stamped "P. Bernard".
France.
XVIIIth century.
Coming from a family of cabinetmakers, Pierre Bernard (circa 1730 – 1788) is
received master carpenter on January 24, 1766. He specialized in
seat manufacturing. Its Transition and Louis XV seats of great
of elegance are made with great care.
References:
Pierre Kjellberg, The French Furniture of XVIIIth Century, Editions of the Amateur, 2008
Count Francois de Salverte, The cabinetmakers of XVIIIth century, Editions of Art and History, 1934