Pair of fine armchairs by Pierre Nogaret, Lyon circa 1770

Rare pair of large armchairs with flat backs in solid walnut.

Model decorated with intertwined bundles of ribbons tied together and forming braids on the upper and lower crosspieces and on the top of the legs.
The violin-shaped backrests are connected to nervously treated “whiplash” armrests which rest on small acanthus bases.
The four arched legs ending in slight windings.

Very good state of conservation, without restoration.

Beautiful quality of very dense walnut.

The two armchairs stamped “Nogaret à Lyon” on the rear uprights of the backrests.

Work by Pierre Nogaret, Lyon at the end of the Louis XV period around 1765-1770.


For a pair of Nogaret armchairs with a similar decor: Artcurial Paris sale, June 19, 2012, Lot 40 (19,306 euros)

Pierre Nogaret, a famous master of provincial chairs, stamped himself "Nogaret A Lyon."

This Parisian chose to settle in Lyon. A chair by his hand is recognizable at a glance: a subtle play of curves and counter-curves, a typical, very flared armrest, a whiplash console, a play of moldings. Balance and liveliness, elegance and movement, are the terms that most often come up to define his style. Finally, impeccable quality in the construction, in the choice of wood species and the care taken with the connecting elements make his productions stand the test of time. The influence of Tilliard and Cresson, one for the line, the other for the sculpture, proves that Nogaret mastered the know-how of the Parisian masters.