A pair of 19th century French Napoleon III period, Louis XV style, carved solid walnut 'Fauteuil Cabriolet' armchairs of fine Parisian quality. Please note the good width of the seats, the graceful lines and proportions, and the high quality of the haut-relief carvings with parcel gilt highlights, and the proportions of the broad back-rests to the seats. Paris, circa 1870.