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ANTIQUE #SA1220274

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

£650    $881    €766
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 acc...
Antique ID: SA1220274
Item: Pair Of Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Side Chairs With Ormolu Mounts C.1880 - (reference SA1220274)
Buying direct from seller: Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
£650



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