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Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Salon Chairs
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Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Salon Chairs

19th century
Description

An Exceptional Quality And Extremely Attractive Pair Of late 19th Century French, Napoleon III Period, Mahogany And Brass Salon Type Side Chairs, Having Curved Top Rail Over Attractive Brass Spindle Support Decoration, Over Circular Caned Seats, Raised On Elegant Turned Tapering Legs Headed By Fluted Decoration With Original Brass Feet.

A very interesting pair of antique side chairs of french design from the end of the 19th century. They are exceptionally elegant and for relatively small chairs which would fit in some very small spaces they also have real presence.

These chairs are constructed from good, rich mahogany timbers and also nice solid brass mouldings. The overall quality of their construction is quite exceptional and they have clearly been made in one of the top french workshops of the time.

They are quite unusual in terms of their style and its difficult to decide exactly what their original purpose may have been, however when taking into account their elegance, presence and overall quality we dont think it would be at all difficult to find a whole host of spaces which they could now be utilised in both upstairs and downstairs around the home.

Overall the condition of these chairs is extremely good with very little historic damage or issues to speak of. Both caned panels have been replaced relatively recently so they are in good strong condition. There is also a couple of tired old seat cushions which were clearly made 30 or 50 years ago for the chairs and come with them, however we personally think that the chairs are much better and much more elegant without any cushions.

As with all items which we offer for sale these chairs have been attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being placed on sale to ensure they are in the best possible condition.

Circa 1870.

Height 30.75in.

Width 23.5in.

Depth 21in.

Seat Height 18in.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these French Mahogany Salon Chairs to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240469
Dealers Internal Reference
9202
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Description
An Exceptional Quality And Extremely Attractive Pair Of late 19th Century French, Napoleon III Period, Mahogany And Brass Salon Type Side Chairs, Having Curved Top Rail Over Attractive Brass Spindle Support Decoration, Over Circular Caned Seats, Raised On Elegant Turned Tapering Legs Headed By Fluted Decoration With Original Brass Feet.

A very interesting pair of antique side chairs of french design from the end of the 19th century.

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They are exceptionally elegant and for relatively small chairs which would fit in some very small spaces they also have real presence.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century French mahogany curved-back salon chairs with brass mounts, spindle details, woven cane seats, and turned front legs.
fig 1. Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Salon Chairs

These chairs are constructed from good, rich mahogany timbers and also nice solid brass mouldings. The overall quality of their construction is quite exceptional and they have clearly been made in one of the top french workshops of the time.

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century French mahogany curved-back salon chairs with brass mounts, spindle details, woven cane seats, and turned front legs.
fig 2. Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Salon Chairs

They are quite unusual in terms of their style and its difficult to decide exactly what their original purpose may have been, however when taking into account their elegance, presence and overall quality we dont think it would be at all difficult to find a whole host of spaces which they could now be utilised in both upstairs and downstairs around the home.

fig 3. A pair of 19th-century French mahogany curved-back salon chairs with brass mounts, spindle details, woven cane seats, and turned front legs.
fig 3. Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Salon Chairs

Overall the condition of these chairs is extremely good with very little historic damage or issues to speak of. Both caned panels have been replaced relatively recently so they are in good strong condition. There is also a couple of tired old seat cushions which were clearly made 30 or 50 years ago for the chairs and come with them, however we personally think that the chairs are much better and much more elegant without any cushions.

fig 4. A pair of 19th-century French mahogany curved-back salon chairs with brass mounts, spindle details, woven cane seats, and turned front legs.
fig 4. Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Salon Chairs

As with all items which we offer for sale these chairs have been attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being placed on sale to ensure they are in the best possible condition.

Circa 1870.

Height 30.75in.

Width 23.5in.

Depth 21in.

Seat Height 18in.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these French Mahogany Salon Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240469
Dealers Internal Ref
9202
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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MK45 9AW
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A pair of 19th-century French mahogany curved-back salon chairs with brass mounts, spindle details, woven cane seats, and turned front legs.
Pair Of 19th Century French Mahogany Salon Chairs
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSalon Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Cane
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurved top rail, Spindle back, Woven cane seat, Reeded turned legs
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

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French salon chairs from the 19th century were designed as portable, decorative seating for reception rooms. Influenced by Neoclassical, Empire, and Restauration styles, they feature architectural lines, curved backrests, turned legs, and brass or gilded metal mounts.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilized dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and rosewood. Decorative elements incorporated cast brass or bronze inlays, while seating surfaces featured natural woven cane or silk damask upholstery applied over hand-formed timber frames.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural age-related oxidisation on the timber underside, and hand-woven cane work. Cast brass mounts from this era typically show slight irregularities from hand-chasing and fitting.

These compact seating pieces function effectively as accent chairs in living areas, placed alongside modern sofas, positioned at the end of a hallway, or utilized as occasional seating in a bedroom or study setting.

Maintain mahogany surfaces by applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually and dusting with a dry microfibre cloth. Preserve natural cane seats by maintaining moderate indoor humidity to prevent brittleness and avoiding concentrated direct downward pressure without a cushion.
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