Beautiful pair of solid walnut chairs from the French Directoire / Empire period, from the same French artisanal workshop and perfectly matched, probably made between 1800 and 1830.
To be picked up in Saint Nom La Bretèche or Versailles. I can deliver them to the foot of your house or building for 40 euros if you live in departments 75 on the South and West side, 78 near Paris, or 92.

Their silhouette is immediately recognizable: the characteristic high curved crossbar and the elegant saber legs at the back, essential signatures of the French neoclassical style that triumphed during the First Empire.
The backrest of each chair is adorned with a finely sculpted medallion: a blossoming flower basket, framed by a beaded circle on a fluted support. This delicate and warm motif, typical of the provincial bourgeois production of the time, contrasts beautifully with the elegant rigor of the structure. The high crossbar of the backrest is curved (called gendarme hat or ear pieces): this reverse-curved shape at both ends is emblematic of Directoire/Empire style French chairs.
The woven rush seats with a star / traditional geometric chevron pattern are original and in excellent condition — a valuable detail of authenticity. The front legs are tapered, saber-shaped at the back, with a slightly curved H-stretcher. The seats show slight wear, which confirms their antiquity and real use.
Perfect for a dining room, a reading nook, or as extra chairs, these pieces combine ancient authenticity and timeless elegance. They fit harmoniously into chic country, Haussmannian, Scandinavian, or contemporary interiors, where they will bring a touch of history and character.
Finding two ancient chairs so consistent — even the patina gilded by time, the same sculpture, the same gentle wear showing shared use — is a rare opportunity today.
Dimensions: backrest height = 43 cm, seat width = 39 cm, seat height = 44.5 cm, seat depth = 37 cm, total height = 88 cm, maximum width = 40 cm.