DUCHESSE "EN BATEAU" STAMPED J. NADAL L'AINE, LOUIS XV PERIOD

Louis XV period "en bateau" duchess in moulded, carved, blue and cream lacquered wood, by the famous cabinetmaker Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé (1733-1783). It rests on eight arched legs underlined by floral motifs. The duchesse is a very elegant upholstered lounge chair that appeared in France under Louis XV and was used by elegant women as a resting bed. Typically feminine, this new seat met a greater demand for ease and comfort. From an aesthetic point of view, it marks the transition from the flamboyant Rococo style of Louis XIV to a lighter style of furniture, both in terms of design and colour.

The "bateau" model always has two backrests, often of different heights. Our duchess is stamped "J. NADAL L'AÎNÉ". A very fine 18th-century model.

Louis XV period

Circa: 1760

Dim: W:197cm, D:80cm, H:103cm

Condition report: in good overall condition, with light wear and tear on the wood. Completely reupholstered by our workshop. The seat reinforcements have been restored and consolidated. The cushion is removable.