How do I identify French Empire armchairs?

French Empire armchairs display classical proportions and formal styling reflecting nineteenth-century design. These pieces often utilise mahogany timber and clean architectural lines.

What is a Fauteuil armchair?

A Fauteuil is an open-armed French chair featuring an exposed wooden frame. They combine structural woodwork with upholstered seat and back pads.

Are these armchairs sold in pairs?

The historical record shows that these armchairs frequently survive and sell in pairs. Matching sets and individual armchairs also appear across the nineteenth-century periods.

What woods were used for frames?

Cabinetmakers utilised a range of timbers including walnut, mahogany, beech, oak, rosewood, and fruitwood. Some beech frames received ebonised finishes or paint.

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These 19th century french armchairs bring carved frames and period upholstery into a room.

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Fabulous Pair of Large Giltwood Gainsborough French Salon Armchairs 19th Century Gilt Hepplewhite Arm Chairs Fauteuils

From CJ Antiques

£4,975

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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7 Piece 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Salon Suite

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£7,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£12,500

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19th century

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Large 19th Century French Carved Walnut Armchairs

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,795

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A 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt-wood Five-piece Salon Suite

From H & H Gallery

£8,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

sofas

19th century

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Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs

From Georgian Antiques

£3,250

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

From Regent Antiques

£1,350

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Antique Pair Shabby Chic Louis Revival French Painted Armchairs 19th Century

From Regent Antiques

£1,100

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19th century

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Early 19th Century French Ebonised Reclining Armchair

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£1,750

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19th century

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Early 19th Century French Armchair

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£2,600

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings and past archives for these armchairs record materials including mahogany, walnut, beech, ebonised wood, tapestry fabric, hessian, calico, and ormolu.