Set of 10 chairs Italian Renaissance Revival Polychrome Giltwood Dining Chairs MLA Serving Pieces and exposed paint history lend

and exposed paint history lend them tremendous charm—exactly the texture designers look for in high-character French country pieces

or lounge chair where texture and craftsmanship are key

Early-19th century

They make a dramatic statement around a long dining table or as throne-style accent chairs in pairs

They bring instant color and texture to interiors: modern

Set of 10 chairs Italian Renaissance Revival Polychrome Giltwood Dining Chairs MLA Serving Pieces and exposed paint history lendMonumental set of 10 Italian Renaissance Revival dining chairs, circa 1860 1880. Includes 2 armchairs with carved lion head terminals and 8 matching side chairs. Each chair features an elaborately carved and pierced crest rail with double headed eagle flanking a central shield cartouche, topped with acanthus leaf. The eagle and foliage retain traces of original polychrome paint in green, red, and gold over a giltwood base this Venetian polychrome