Late 18th century, France. Each covered in a fine silk brocade with central motif depicting a plentiful harvest with in classical garland border. The fabric brass tacked to frame. The frame guilloche carved, raised on tapering cylindrical fluted legs carved with leaf tips. NOTE: Each retaining a Metropolitan Museum of Art sticker on the bottom and were exhibited at the Museum. SIZE: 6-1/2″ h x 14-1/2″ l x 10-3/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Seats original as described, faded. Velvet border showing only traces of original salmon fabric, otherwise structurally very good with original surface, small losses to beading at base of legs, absence of probable original tapered foot. Otherwise good. 51941-28 (300-500)