Oh, because the weight of modern life requires that we choose to live with more levity, charm and grace. And having this pair around is sure to help. These chairs, warmed in shimmering giltwood, with the presence of little winged cherubs looking over one’s shoulder, embody the Rococo Revival style. This late 19th- and early 20th-century popular movement revisited the elaborate French designs of the Louis XV period. With seats upholstered a spotless gold and white striped fabric, which of course complements the gilded finish, they are ready to take home. Go ahead, grab a little whimsey, live like a Bourbon. Maker’s mark: nonexistent