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A 19thc French Empire Open Armchair
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A 19thc French Empire Open Armchair

19th century
Description

A 19thC French walnut framed Empire open armchair. Applied brass anthemion and rosette ormolu mouldings. Sprung drop in seat. Arm pads,seat and back newly covered in yellow linen fabric. Would make a handsome desk chair or hall chair.

Width of chair overall 83 cm

Height of the seat 46 cm

Depth of the seat 54 cm

Overall depth 65 cm

Overall height 92 cm

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this French Empire Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1055933
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Description
A 19thC French walnut framed Empire open armchair. Applied brass anthemion and rosette ormolu mouldings. Sprung drop in seat. Arm pads,seat and back newly covered in yellow linen fabric. Would make a handsome desk chair or hall chair.

Width of chair overall 83 cm

Height of the seat 46 cm

Depth of the seat 54 cm

Overall depth 65 cm

Overall height 92 cm

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this French Empire Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1055933
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A 19th-century French Empire mahogany open armchair featuring light gold-coloured fabric upholstery and ornate brass leaf mounts.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Empire mahogany open armchair featuring light gold-coloured fabric upholstery and ornate brass leaf mounts.

A 19thc French Empire Open Armchair

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A 19th-century French Empire mahogany open armchair featuring light gold-coloured fabric upholstery and ornate brass leaf mounts.
A 19thC French Empire open armchair
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A 19th-century French Empire mahogany open armchair featuring light gold-coloured fabric upholstery and ornate brass leaf mounts.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany, Ormolu, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Laurel leaf garlands, Open arms, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

A nineteenth-century French Empire open armchair constructed with a walnut frame and finished in a warm brown timber colour. The piece includes applied ormolu mounts, laurel leaf garlands, and classical brass ornamentation along the armrests and front rail, complemented by newly recovered yellow linen fabric on the sprung drop-in seat, padded armrests, and backrest. The chair stands 92 cm high, 83 cm wide, and 65 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm and a seat depth of 54 cm. It functions effectively as a desk chair or a hall chair in a home study, library, or hallway setting.

FAQs

French Empire armchairs, or fauteuils, typically feature Neoclassical architectural lines, rich dark timber such as mahogany, and ornate brass or gilt-bronze mounts inspired by classical Greco-Roman motifs.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, ornamented with finely chased gilt-bronze (ormolu) appliques and finished with silk, damask, or woven upholstery fabrics.

Authentic pieces feature traditional mortise and tenon joinery, original gilded brass mounts with hand-detailed chasing, natural timber patination beneath the seat rail, and heavy frame construction.

Position the chair as a focal accent alongside a modern minimalist side table, or integrate it into a contemporary seating group to create contrast against neutral architectural backdrop walls.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly once a year, avoiding liquid solvents or abrasive cleaners near the brass mounts and fabric upholstery.
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