Classic Ram’s Head Chair

Classic Ram’s Head Chair

Model: CH-RH

This Classic Ram’s Head Chair is a truly wonderful chair copied from an early 19th century example by Jacob-Desmalter et Cie, a firm that is famous for its furniture supplied to both Louis XVI and Napoleon.

The very deep klismos back of the chair is terminated in beautifully carved ram’s heads.

Technically, this as a very difficult chair to make, and requires highly unusual hidden joints.  Classic Chairs is very proud of the extremely high level of craftsmanship and expertise needed to produce this chair.

Each half of the solid wood back sections is carved out of 400mm thick timbers, then joined with a sliding dovetail for added strength.  This type of joint is also used to connect the sweeping arm to the leg. The top rail is a single piece, carved into a smooth curved roll.

The original still retains its black horsehair weave covering. Classic Chairs can supply horsehair if required and finish the upholstery with black gimp.

Fabric requirement: 80cm (plus any pattern repeat)  + 3m gimp if required.

Dimensions (mm): w 640 d 570 h 860 sh 460

Historical note: Georges Jacob (1739 – 1814) is probably the most famous of the French Master Cabinetmakers. Despite his connections through his aristocratic clientele, he managed to survive the French Revolution and even later supplied furniture for the Emperor Napoleon. His fame as a furniture-maker spread across Europe and his clients included England’s future King George IV, Gustavus III of Sweden and several German princes.

The business he founded carried on through his son and grandsons until 1845, when it was sold.