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Pair of Highly Decorative Late 19th Century French Mahogany Open Armchairs (Or Fauteuils) in the Empire Style
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Pair of Highly Decorative Late 19th Century French Mahogany Open Armchairs (Or Fauteuils) in the Empire Style

19th century
Description

A pair of highly decorative late 19th century (circa 1890) French mahogany armchairs or fauteuils in the Empire style with ormolu mounts.

This pair of armchairs each consist of a shaped top rail with central ormolu mount with mask design and ormolu mounts to either side.

This leads down to shaped arms with carved decoration to the top, the shaped arm supports with carved fleur-de-lis design below.

The armchairs having an upholstered back and seat finished in a neutral linen type fabric in very good condition.

This leads down to a shaped front seat rail with ormolu rosette and foliate mount to the centre with ormolu rosettes to either end.

The chairs are supported on ormolu monopodia legs to the front of winged lion heads with paw feet and outswept legs to the back, the chair having a recessed and upholstered panel to the back.

This pair of chairs are in very good condition for age, are of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 35.25'' / 89.5cm

Width: 25'' / 63.5cm

Depth: 20'' / 50.75cm

Seat height: 18'' / 45.75cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these French Empire Mahogany Armchairs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202992
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1309
Dealers Notes

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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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Description
A pair of highly decorative late 19th century (circa 1890) French mahogany armchairs or fauteuils in the Empire style with ormolu mounts.
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This pair of armchairs each consist of a shaped top rail with central ormolu mount with mask design and ormolu mounts to either side.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A pair of late 19th-century French mahogany open armchairs featuring gilt-bronze winged lion monopodia legs and beige fabric upholstery.
fig 1. Pair of Highly Decorative Late 19th Century French Mahogany Open Armchairs (Or Fauteuils) in the Empire Style

This leads down to shaped arms with carved decoration to the top, the shaped arm supports with carved fleur-de-lis design below.

The armchairs having an upholstered back and seat finished in a neutral linen type fabric in very good condition.

fig 2. A pair of late 19th-century French mahogany open armchairs featuring gilt-bronze winged lion monopodia legs and beige fabric upholstery.
fig 2. Pair of Highly Decorative Late 19th Century French Mahogany Open Armchairs (Or Fauteuils) in the Empire Style

This leads down to a shaped front seat rail with ormolu rosette and foliate mount to the centre with ormolu rosettes to either end.

The chairs are supported on ormolu monopodia legs to the front of winged lion heads with paw feet and outswept legs to the back, the chair having a recessed and upholstered panel to the back.

fig 3. A pair of late 19th-century French mahogany open armchairs featuring gilt-bronze winged lion monopodia legs and beige fabric upholstery.
fig 3. Pair of Highly Decorative Late 19th Century French Mahogany Open Armchairs (Or Fauteuils) in the Empire Style

This pair of chairs are in very good condition for age, are of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 35.25'' / 89.5cm

Width: 25'' / 63.5cm

Depth: 20'' / 50.75cm

Seat height: 18'' / 45.75cm

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these French Empire Mahogany Armchairs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202992
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1309
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

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LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Pair of Highly Decorative Late 19th Century French Mahogany Open Armchairs (Or Fauteuils) in the Empire Style

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French Empire style seating emerged during Napoleons reign in the early 19th century, characterised by Neoclassical symmetry, dark woods, and ornate brass or ormolu mounts depicting Greco-Roman and Egyptian motifs.

Traditional Empire fauteuils feature solid or veneered dark mahogany frames, cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and woven fabric upholstery, constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-carved mahogany framing, heavy gilt-bronze mounts fixed with period-correct steel screws, detailed Neoclassical ornamentation, and joinery consistent with 19th-century cabinetmaking.

Empire armchairs serve as dramatic accent seating in contemporary living spaces or studies when placed alongside neutral walls, minimalist side tables, or structured architectural elements.

Clean the mahogany frame with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually, while dusting the gilt-bronze mounts gently without chemical cleaners to preserve the original gilding.
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