A pair of 19th century French Napoleon III period, Directoire style, carved, turned and painted Fauteuil armchairs of understated Classical proportions. Please note the very fine workmanship in the turned and fluted pilasters, and in the hand-carved string-of-pearl and the acanthus leaf patterned moundings. These armchairs retain their original and nicely worn milk paint finish in ivory tonalities . Area of Paris, circa 1870.