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An Extraordinary French Carved Mahogany Armchair Circa 1850 by Veuve Meunier of Paris
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An Extraordinary French Carved Mahogany Armchair Circa 1850 by Veuve Meunier of Paris

19th century
Sold 2 September 2025 · Macintosh Antiques
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An extraordinary French carved mahogany armchair circa 1850 by Veuve Meunier of Paris Constructed in a well figured beautifully carved cuban mahogany rising from addorsed feline claw footed legs to the front and rear, the shaped top rails having carved spandrels and side rails, the channelled and ring turned swept arms terminating in leopard heads.

Size : 27 inches wide 28 inches deep 46 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this French Carved Mahogany Armchair to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1029611
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MA4015
Description
An extraordinary French carved mahogany armchair circa 1850 by Veuve Meunier of Paris Constructed in a well figured beautifully carved cuban mahogany rising from addorsed feline claw footed legs to the front and rear, the shaped top rails having carved spandrels and side rails, the channelled and ring turned swept arms terminating in leopard heads.

Size : 27 inches wide 28 inches deep 46 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this French Carved Mahogany Armchair to the 1850s.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1029611
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4015
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Extraordinary French Carved Mahogany Armchair Circa 1850 by Veuve Meunier of Paris

Archive II An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. View II
Archive III An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. View III
Archive IV An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. View IV
Archive V An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. View V
Archive VI An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. View VI
Archive VII An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. View IX
Archive X An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery. View X
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Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery.
An extraordinary French carved mahogany armchair circa 1850 by Veuve Meunier of Paris
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An ornate nineteenth-century French mahogany armchair featuring carved lion head armrests, cabriole legs with paw feet, and exposed hessian upholstery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Revival
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLion head armrests, Carved mahogany frame, Paw feet, Exposed hessian upholstery
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

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Nineteenth-century French seating often drew inspiration from historical revivals, incorporating intricate hand-carved motifs and substantial proportions reflecting the craftsmanship of Parisian workshops.

These pieces were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, featuring traditional joinery techniques and upholstered internal frames finished with hessian or horsehair webbing.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate tool marks, natural timber oxidisation, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and occasionally maker stamps or paper labels attributed to Parisian cabinet makers.

Such sculptural seating works well as a statement piece in a study or drawing room, paired with minimalist modern surroundings to highlight its historic craftsmanship and carved details.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and treating the mahogany periodically with traditional microcrystalline wax.
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