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ANTIQUE #SA1096404

Pair Of Highly Decorative Early 20th Century French Mahogany Upholstered Armchairs In The Empire Style

£3,750    $4,679    €4,502
A super pair of highly decorative early 20th century French mahogany upholstered armchairs in the Empire style.
 
This pair of armchairs each consists of a high back, the top rail with applied Classical ormolu mount to the centre with anthemion mounts to either side and below with upholstered back rest, seat and cushion.
 
The mahogany arms with shaped mahogany and ormolu swan head arm supports leading down to the seat rail of bow form, with applied ormolu mounts.
 
The armchairs are supported on tapered legs to the front terminating with ormolu paw feet, with outswept legs to the back.
 
This pair of armchairs are of ‘Empire’ style, the French Empire period was between 1800 - 1815, the furniture tending to be of larger proportions and with many decorative embellishments. The influences at this time particularly taken from ancient Rome and the Neoclassical styles.
 
The swan, a symbol of love and fidelity, was adopted as a symbol by Napoleon’s wife Josephine, and was used in many pieces of furniture of this period.
 
This pair of armchairs are in very good condition for age, upholstered in a neutral linen fabric in very good condition, they are of stable construction and can go straight into a home.
 
Size:
 
Height: 39.5’’ / 100.25cm
 
Width: 25.25’’ / 64cm
 
Depth: 22’’ / 56cm
 
Seat height: 20’’ / 50.75cm
 
 
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.
 
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LAPADA & CINOA member
 
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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.
 
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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK
 
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Antique #SA1096404, shown on this page, originates from 1920. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1920
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
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