A Suite of Four Transition Period Armchairs. 18th century.

A suite of four Transition Louis XV - Louis XVI period moulded lacquered gray beechwood cabriolet armchairs with a medallion seat back. Fluted tapered legs.

Stamped "P. Bernard".

France.

18th century.

From a cabinetmakers family, Pierre Bernard (about 1730 - 1788) was received "Maître" carpenter the 24 January 1766. He specialized in the manufacturing of the seats. His very elegant Transition and Louis XV seats were made with great care.

Bibliography:

Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier Français du XVIIIe Siècle, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, 2008

Comte François de Salverte, Les ébénistes du XVIIIe siècle, Les éditions d'Art et d'Histoire, 1934