The Chambre du roi during the ancien régime, this room became a salon during the Empire period. It was entirely refurnished in 1858 and 1859 with a set of gilt wood, Louis-XV chairs upholstered with Beauvais tapestry. Two large bronze torchères, “An Indian man ” and “An Indian woman”, on malachite pedestals bearing the Emperor's and the Empress's initials, a 'confident' (a two-seater sofa) and an 'indiscret' (a three-seater sofa) uphosltered with yellow damask complete the ensemble.
Compiègne Itinerary
Château de Compiègne. Salon de Réception or Salon de Famille
- Date :
- Restored state: Second Empire
- Place held :
- Compiègne, musée national du Château
- Photo credit :
- RMN