A set of nine Directoire fauteuils, late 18th century, each with a moulded panel toprail above a pair of padded arms on spirally fluted baluster supports, flanking the upholstered seat, on tapering fluted front legs with patera headers, decorated pale green and gilt, having close nailed leather upholstery. Height 96 cm. Provenance: Howell & Howell, Woollahra, Mr J. Smiley, Woollahra