Fauteuil c. 1785

These two Louis XVI-style armchairs, "Fauteuils," were created by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené around 1785. They are a testament to the elegant simplicity of the Neoclassical style, featuring delicate, fluted legs and a gently curved back, upholstered in a rich yellow and white patterned silk. The chairs' intricate carving and gilded finish embody the craftsmanship and luxury of 18th-century French furniture. The chairs, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, are a quintessential example of Louis XVI furniture.