Bidspirit auction | Louis XV Style Dome-Back Canopy

Louis XV Style Dome-Back Canopy Chair, 20th Century - Louis XV style dome-back or “porter’s chair, ” featuring a carved mahogany frame with arched dome canopy, finely caned back and sides, and a serpentine front rail centered by a carved shell motif. The seat is upholstered in a soft gold striped fabric, trimmed with brass nailhead accents. Raised on graceful cabriole legs, this dramatic French-inspired form recalls the porter’s chairs originally used in grand halls and salons.