Sold as a set.
The Velvet Courtship is a breathtaking pair of 19th-century Victorian parlor chairs, intricately carved from solid walnut and thoughtfully reimagined for modern interiors. Each chair features a sculptural medallion back, one portraying a noble gentleman and the other a graceful lady. Together, they embody a timeless dialogue of romance, refinement, and Victorian grandeur.
Discovered in New Milford, Connecticut, these portrait-medallion chairs trace their lineage to the great parlors of the 19th century, where such works symbolized harmony, balance, and cultivated taste. Some examples were produced by celebrated workshops like John Jelliff’s in Newark, while others were crafted by contemporaries who echoed the same tradition of design conversation. Wherever their precise origin, The Velvet Courtship carries forward this legacy of artistry and cultural resonance.
The hand-carved detailing, flowing arms, and turned legs exemplify masterful craftsmanship and fidelity to classical design. Reupholstered in sumptuous velvet from La Maison Pierre Frey, the pair is elevated by a bold checkerboard motif in gold, emerald, sienna, and garnet. The textile is richly layered and painterly, shifting with the light and inviting touch, offering a contemporary interpretation of aristocratic elegance.
Distinct yet connected, the gentleman and lady complement one another not through strict symmetry but through balance. Together, they form a sculptural dialogue, poised in quiet conversation across a salon or united side by side in a curated sitting room.
Sold as a set.
The Velvet Courtship is a breathtaking pair of 19th-century Victorian parlor chairs, intricately carved from solid walnut and thoughtfully reimagined for modern interiors. Each chair features a sculptural medallion back, one portraying a noble gentleman and the other a graceful lady. Together, they embody a timeless dialogue of romance, refinement, and Victorian grandeur.
Discovered in New Milford, Connecticut, these portrait-medallion chairs trace their lineage to the great parlors of the 19th century, where such works symbolized harmony, balance, and cultivated taste. Some examples were produced by celebrated workshops like John Jelliff’s in Newark, while others were crafted by contemporaries who echoed the same tradition of design conversation. Wherever their precise origin, The Velvet Courtship carries forward this legacy of artistry and cultural resonance.
The hand-carved detailing, flowing arms, and turned legs exemplify masterful craftsmanship and fidelity to classical design. Reupholstered in sumptuous velvet from La Maison Pierre Frey, the pair is elevated by a bold checkerboard motif in gold, emerald, sienna, and garnet. The textile is richly layered and painterly, shifting with the light and inviting touch, offering a contemporary interpretation of aristocratic elegance.
Distinct yet connected, the gentleman and lady complement one another not through strict symmetry but through balance. Together, they form a sculptural dialogue, poised in quiet conversation across a salon or united side by side in a curated sitting room.
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