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Pair of Highly Decorative Early 20th Century French Mahogany Armchairs in the Empire Style
LVS Decorative Arts
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Pair of Highly Decorative Early 20th Century French Mahogany Armchairs in the Empire Style

1900 - 1920
Description

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

LVS1262

Physical Dimensions
Height
100.2cm (39.45")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these French Empire Mahogany Armchairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1210785
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1262
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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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 FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Description
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.

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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.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A pair of early 20th-century French Empire style mahogany armchairs featuring light neutral upholstery and gilt bronze mounts.
fig 1. Pair of Highly Decorative Early 20th Century French Mahogany Armchairs in the Empire Style

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.

fig 2. A pair of early 20th-century French Empire style mahogany armchairs featuring light neutral upholstery and gilt bronze mounts.
fig 2. Pair of Highly Decorative Early 20th Century French Mahogany Armchairs in the Empire Style

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

LVS1262

Height
100.2cm (39.45")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these French Empire Mahogany Armchairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210785
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1262
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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A pair of early 20th-century French Empire style mahogany armchairs featuring light neutral upholstery and gilt bronze mounts.
Pair of highly decorative early 20th century French mahogany armchairs in the Empire style
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French Empire furniture emerged during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing heavy inspiration from ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian architecture. Key characteristics include symmetrical geometric forms, rich dark hardwoods like mahogany, and classical gilt bronze ormolu mounts depicting motifs such as swans, eagles, and laurel wreaths.

Empire style armchairs typically utilise solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over hardwood frames. Decorative accents are crafted from gilt bronze, also known as ormolu, while upholstery historically varied from rich silks and damasks to durable modern linens.

Authentic 19th-century Empire and early 20th-century Empire Revival chairs feature hand-cast or chased ormolu mounts attached directly to dark polished wood. Frames demonstrate solid joinery, classical architectural proportions, and characteristic splayed sabre legs or tapered front legs.

Empire armchairs can be paired with modern neutral sofas to create visual contrast in living rooms, or positioned flanking a fireplace or console table. Neutral contemporary upholstery allows the warm tone of the mahogany and metallic luster of the bronze mounts to fit smoothly into minimalist schemes.

Mahogany wood should be dusted regularly with a dry soft cloth and polished periodically with beeswax. Ormolu mounts should be gently cleaned with a dry brush to remove dust in crevices, avoiding chemical metal polishes that can strip the original gilded layer.
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