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Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs C.1880 19th C
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Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs C.1880 19th C

19th century
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Description

This is an elegant antique pair of French Empire Revival upholstered back mahogany armchair fauteuils, circa 1880 in date.

The mahogany is beautiful in colour with superb patina. The carved top-rails feature scrolling paterae and anthemion above rectangular padded backs and seats on lotus leaf carved legs with scroll feet.

Condition:

In excellent condition. As antique items, the pieces show signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the urns display beautifully.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 98 x Width 63 x Depth 64

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot, 3 inches x Width 2 feet, 1 inch x Depth 2 feet, 1 inch

Empire style,

is an early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America until around 1830.

The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. The previous style was called Louis XVI style, in France.

The Empire style was based on aspects of the Roman Empire. It is the second phase of neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a goverment system.

Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires.

The furniture was made from heavy woods such as mahogany and ebony, imported from the colonies, with dark finishes often with decorative bronze mounts. Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N."

Gilded bronze (ormolu) details displayed a high level of craftsmanship.

Our reference: A2444a

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this French Empire Armchair Pair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA870368
Dealers Internal Reference
A2444a
Description
This is an elegant antique pair of French Empire Revival upholstered back mahogany armchair fauteuils, circa 1880 in date.

The mahogany is beautiful in colour with superb patina.

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The carved top-rails feature scrolling paterae and anthemion above rectangular padded backs and seats on lotus leaf carved legs with scroll feet.
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fig 1. A pair of late 19th-century French Empire style armchairs featuring carved walnut frames, open handrests, and patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 1. Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs C.1880 19th C

Condition:

In excellent condition. As antique items, the pieces show signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the urns display beautifully.

fig 2. A pair of late 19th-century French Empire style armchairs featuring carved walnut frames, open handrests, and patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 2. Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs C.1880 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 98 x Width 63 x Depth 64

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot, 3 inches x Width 2 feet, 1 inch x Depth 2 feet, 1 inch

Empire style,

is an early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America until around 1830.

fig 3. A pair of late 19th-century French Empire style armchairs featuring carved walnut frames, open handrests, and patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 3. Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs C.1880 19th C

The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. The previous style was called Louis XVI style, in France.

fig 4. A pair of late 19th-century French Empire style armchairs featuring carved walnut frames, open handrests, and patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 4. Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs C.1880 19th C

The Empire style was based on aspects of the Roman Empire. It is the second phase of neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a goverment system.

Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires.

fig 5. A pair of late 19th-century French Empire style armchairs featuring carved walnut frames, open handrests, and patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 5. Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs C.1880 19th C

The furniture was made from heavy woods such as mahogany and ebony, imported from the colonies, with dark finishes often with decorative bronze mounts. Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N."

Gilded bronze (ormolu) details displayed a high level of craftsmanship.

Our reference: A2444a

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this French Empire Armchair Pair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA870368
Dealers Internal Ref
A2444a
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A pair of late 19th-century French Empire style armchairs featuring carved walnut frames, open handrests, and patterned fabric upholstery.
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French Empire seating, originating in the early 19th century, is recognised for Neoclassical symmetry, architectural lines, and carved wood detailing influenced by ancient classical design.

Frames were commonly crafted from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or fruitwood, paired with webbed seats, traditional natural stuffing, and patterned textile upholstery.

Look for hand-carved frame accents, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, natural wear along armrests and feet, and aged patina on exposed timber finishes.

Position a pair opposite a modern sofa to create a structured conversational layout, or place individual chairs in a study or hallway to add historical weight.

Clean timber frames using a dry soft cloth and apply natural beeswax periodically, while keeping fabric upholstery out of direct sunlight to avoid colour fading.
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