Curule Bench in Black Metal and Brass Covered with Fringed Velvet. T

The bench rests on two curule metal legs in black lacquer, with elegantly curved legs ending in small golden brass feet, joined by a long twisted crossbar. The uprights are topped with baluster flower motifs in brass that frame the seat. The tufted cushion in patinated pink velvet, highlighted by a skirt with twisted gold and red fringes, adds a precious and muted touch. The curule shape, inherited from the seats of Roman magistrates, belongs to the neoclassical repertoire of Maison Jansen, the great Parisian decoration house founded in 1880, supplier to royal courts, which produced numerous variants in patinated and gilded metal in the 1940s. Condition report: Generally good condition. Sound structure, black lacquer and brass with a uniform patina; the pink velvet shows discoloration and signs of wear over time, upholstery to be redone according to taste. A charming bench, suitable for the end of a bed or under a window.