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A Pair of Napoleon 111 Walnut and Gilt Brass Mounted Armchairs Circa 1870
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A Pair of Napoleon 111 Walnut and Gilt Brass Mounted Armchairs Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 2 September 2025 · Macintosh Antiques
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Description

A pair of Napoleon 111 walnut and gilt brass mounted armchairs circa 1870 in good solid order retaining the original silk upholstery frayed and worn in parts.

Size : 23.5 inches wide 20 inches deep 40 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Napoleon III Armchairs to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116560
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MA4172
Description
A pair of Napoleon 111 walnut and gilt brass mounted armchairs circa 1870 in good solid order retaining the original silk upholstery frayed and worn in parts.

Size : 23.5 inches wide 20 inches deep 40 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Napoleon III Armchairs to the 1870s.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116560
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4172
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique Napoleon III walnut armchairs featuring gilt brass mounts and patterned pink fabric upholstery.
A pair of Napoleon 111 walnut and gilt brass mounted armchairs circa 1870
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A pair of antique Napoleon III walnut armchairs featuring gilt brass mounts and patterned pink fabric upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialWalnut, Gilt Brass, Textile
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGilt brass mounts, Upholstered backrest, Open arms, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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The Napoleon III style, or Second Empire, flourished in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, drawing heavy inspiration from historical revivals like Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, combined with eclectic ornamentation.

Cabinet makers typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and ebonised timber, frequently enhanced with gilt bronze or brass mounts and luxurious silk or damask upholstery.

Authenticity is usually determined by traditional joinery techniques, timber ageing characteristics, hand-chased metal mounts, and period-appropriate webbing and stuffing materials found beneath the upholstery.

Pairing these ornate historical pieces with minimalist architecture or modern neutral textiles creates a striking focal point that highlights their intricate craftsmanship through intentional contrast.

Maintain wood with microcrystalline wax rather than silicone polishes, keep pieces away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and gently dust gilt brass mounts with a dry, soft cloth.
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