A rare double rendering stammped with the maker's mark from a 19th-century Parisian design atelier and manufacturer Schmit & Cie, Ameublement Tapisserie Decoration, Paris, 22 rue de Charonne, this original drawing captures the classical refinement of a Louis XVI armchair and matching side chair, two silhouettes that continue to define the standard of elegance in interiors across centuries. The sketch presents both pieces with measured precision: fluted legs, upholstered seats, and gently tapered backs, each outlined with quiet confidence and grace.At the time this drawing was made, such designs were considered both fashionable and forward-thinking, a nod to antiquity with an eye toward modern comfort. That balance of history and innovation is exactly why these styles endure today, still considered among the most perfect expressions of proportion, symmetry, and decorative restraint.Framed in brushed gold with a double mat, this one-of-a-kind sketch is not just a study, it’s a love letter to timeless design. A rare pairing from a private collection curated by The Paris Apartment."
