Side chair 1815 - 1819

This side chair, created between 1815 and 1819 by Charles-Honoré Lannuier, is a prime example of the Empire style, a decorative arts movement that emerged in France during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. The chair's elegant lines and intricate details, such as the lyre-shaped back and the gilded ornamentation, are characteristic of this style. This specific chair, crafted from mahogany and adorned with gilt bronze, exemplifies Lannuier's expertise in woodworking and design, and its presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City speaks to its artistic significance.