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Pair of Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Side Chairs with Ormolu Mounts C.1880
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Pair of Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Side Chairs with Ormolu Mounts C.1880

19th century
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A superb pair of antique French Empire Revival side chairs dating from the late 19th century, beautifully combining classical elegance, fine craftsmanship, and decorative sophistication.

Crafted from richly figured mahogany, these elegant chairs display the refined lines and symmetry associated with the Empire Revival period. The warm mahogany frames are enhanced throughout by finely cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts featuring classical motifs inspired by the Napoleonic era.

The chairs retain their attractive silk-style upholstery decorated with traditional laurel wreaths and Napoleonic bee motifs. Both symbols were widely used during the First French Empire, representing victory, prestige, authority, and imperial heritage. The combination of the rich mahogany, decorative ormolu, and elegant upholstery creates a highly desirable pair suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Perfect as occasional chairs, bedroom seating, hallway chairs, desk chairs, or decorative accent pieces, they offer versatility while maintaining strong decorative appeal.

Dimensions

Height: 92cm

Width: 47cm

Depth: 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these French Empire Mahogany Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1220274
Description
A superb pair of antique French Empire Revival side chairs dating from the late 19th century, beautifully combining classical elegance, fine craftsmanship, and decorative sophistication.
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Crafted from richly figured mahogany, these elegant chairs display the refined lines and symmetry associated with the Empire Revival period.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The warm mahogany frames are enhanced throughout by finely cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts featuring classical motifs inspired by the Napoleonic era.

fig 1. A pair of late 19th-century French Empire Revival mahogany side chairs featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and cream upholstered seats and backrests.
fig 1. Pair of Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Side Chairs with Ormolu Mounts C.1880

The chairs retain their attractive silk-style upholstery decorated with traditional laurel wreaths and Napoleonic bee motifs. Both symbols were widely used during the First French Empire, representing victory, prestige, authority, and imperial heritage. The combination of the rich mahogany, decorative ormolu, and elegant upholstery creates a highly desirable pair suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 2. A pair of late 19th-century French Empire Revival mahogany side chairs featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and cream upholstered seats and backrests.
fig 2. Pair of Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Side Chairs with Ormolu Mounts C.1880

Perfect as occasional chairs, bedroom seating, hallway chairs, desk chairs, or decorative accent pieces, they offer versatility while maintaining strong decorative appeal.

Dimensions

Height: 92cm

Width: 47cm

Depth: 45cm

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these French Empire Mahogany Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1220274
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Archive I A pair of late 19th-century French Empire Revival mahogany side chairs featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and cream upholstered seats and backrests.

Pair Of Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Side Chairs With Ormolu Mounts c.1880

Archive II A pair of late 19th-century French Empire Revival mahogany side chairs featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and cream upholstered seats and backrests. View II
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Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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A pair of late 19th-century French Empire Revival mahogany side chairs featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and cream upholstered seats and backrests.
Pair Of Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Side Chairs With Ormolu Mounts c.1880
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A pair of late 19th-century French Empire Revival mahogany side chairs featuring gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and cream upholstered seats and backrests.
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Empire Revival style emerged in Western Europe during the late 19th century, particularly around the 1880s. It reinterpreted the original French Empire style from the Napoleonic era, incorporating classical Greco-Roman motifs, dark polished timbers, and gilded metal accents.

Pieces from this period predominantly feature dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood. Ornamental details are typically executed in chased gilt-bronze, also known as ormolu, while seats were traditionally upholstered in silk damask, brocade, or velvet.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit hand-finished joinery, age-appropriate wear to timber frames, and hand-cast ormolu mounts with subtle oxidisation. The proportions adhere strictly to Neoclassical symmetry, featuring straight or slightly curved sabre legs and flat backrest rails.

A pair of Empire Revival chairs functions effectively as accent seating flanking a console table, positioned in a spacious hallway, or placed alongside modern minimalist furnishings to create historical contrast.

Clean mahogany surfaces with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally following the grain. Ormolu mounts should be dusted gently using a soft brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or brass polish which can strip original gilt finishes.
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