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A Pair of Second Empire Walnut Side Chairs
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A Pair of Second Empire Walnut Side Chairs

19th century
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A pair of Second Empire walnut side chairs in the Louis XVI style, the crested toprail with a gadroon en chapeau de gendarme with fluted side columns and carved feather finials, with padded back over a generous stuffover seat with shaped carved seatrail on tapering fluted supports. French circa 1870.

Condition: Excellent, the chairs are of solid construction and robust, and are comfortable to sit on. The yellow damask style upholstery is clean and in very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated these Second Empire Walnut Side Chairs to the 1870s.

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SA711270
Description
A pair of Second Empire walnut side chairs in the Louis XVI style, the crested toprail with a gadroon en chapeau de gendarme with fluted side columns and carved feather finials, with padded back over a generous stuffover seat with shaped carved seatrail on tapering fluted supports. French circa 1870.
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Condition: Excellent, the chairs are of solid construction and robust, and are comfortable to sit on.
Chequers Antiques

The yellow damask style upholstery is clean and in very good condition.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated these Second Empire Walnut Side Chairs to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA711270
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Archive I A pair of antique French Second Empire carved walnut side chairs upholstered in a cream patterned damask fabric featuring fluted legs.

A Pair of Second Empire Walnut Side Chairs

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West Sussex
GU28 0AG
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A pair of antique French Second Empire carved walnut side chairs upholstered in a cream patterned damask fabric featuring fluted legs.
A pair of Second Empire walnut side chairs
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A pair of antique French Second Empire carved walnut side chairs upholstered in a cream patterned damask fabric featuring fluted legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSecond Empire
  • MaterialWalnut, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourCream, Dark Brown
  • MotifsFluted turned legs, Carved crest rail, Upholstered backrest, Corner rosettes
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

These Second Empire side chairs date from 1870 in the Louis XVI style and are constructed from dark brown walnut with a clear polished finish. Each piece has a carved crest rail with a gadroon en chapeau de gendarme, fluted side columns with carved feather finials, and corner rosettes above fluted turned legs. The padded backrests and generous stuffover seats are covered in a pale cream patterned damask fabric. The chairs measure 92 cm high, 51 cm wide and 50 cm deep. They serve as formal seating in a dining room, salon, or drawing room, positioned around a table or against a wall. The robust, solid frames and comfortable upholstered seats provide practical everyday use while maintaining a traditional French chateau aesthetic.

FAQs

Originating in France during the reign of Napoleon III from 1852 to 1870, Second Empire furniture is known for its eclectic revival of earlier historical styles, combining elements of Louis XVI and Neo-Classical design with intricate wood carving and luxurious upholstery.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as dark walnut, mahogany, or ebonised wood for frames, paired with traditional coil springs, horsehair padding, and silk or damask fabrics for the upholstered seats and backs.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved detailing such as fluted turned legs and rosettes, evidence of hand-cut joinery, period-correct oxidisation on the underside of the wooden frame, and original upholstery tack marks.

These side chairs can be positioned individually as decorative accent seating in a bedroom, placed symmetrically on either side of a console table, or integrated into a contemporary dining table set for an eclectic look.

Keep the wood nourished using a high-quality natural beeswax polish applied along the grain, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or radiators, and vacuum the fabric upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment.
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