Sold 13 April 2025 · Hand of Glory

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Description

A French mahogany open armchair, late 19th century in Empire style. the upholstered tablet backs with a gadroon carved top rail over a pair of leaf carved downswept scroll arms and with a sprung seat. Upholstered in a pale green wovenfabric.

95cm high, 60cm wide at the front, the seat 46cm deep and 42cm high.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this French Empire Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1085011

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000706

Description

A French mahogany open armchair, late 19th century in Empire style.

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the upholstered tablet backs with a gadroon carved top rail over a pair of leaf carved downswept scroll arms and with a sprung seat.

Hand of Glory

Upholstered in a pale green wovenfabric.

95cm high, 60cm wide at the front, the seat 46cm deep and 42cm high.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this French Empire Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1085011

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000706

About the Dealer

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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An antique French Empire revival open armchair crafted from dark mahogany wood with neutral upholstered panels on the backrest and seat.

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Hand of Glory

Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478

Location

Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEmpire Revival
MaterialMahogany, Fabric
ColourDark Brown
MotifsScroll carved armrests, Fluted structural supports, Upholstered back and seat
SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

The Empire style originated in France during the early 19th century under Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing heavy inspiration from the classical civilisations of ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany, often accented with gilt-bronze mounts, carved classical motifs, and upholstered in rich textiles.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery methods, such as hand-cut dovetails and mortise-and-tenon construction, along with period-appropriate timber shrinkage and oxidisation patterns.

Pair the chair with minimalist or contemporary furnishings to create a striking contrast, allowing the classical proportions and rich wood tones to serve as a focal point.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping, and clean surfaces periodically using a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemical polishes.