A pair of French early 19th century Empire Period patinated wood armchairs

List: $18,900.00

A pair of French early 19th century Empire Period patinated wood armchairs. The pair are raised on front circular tapered legs with gilt carved foliate bands at the top and bottom while the at the back are square tapered curved... — Read More

Item # 11739
H: 35.5 in L: 24 in D: 27 in
H: 90 cm L: 61 cm D: 69 cm
France
19th Century
Petrified Wood
Empire Period Read More

(Empire Period) - Neo-Classical in style, it was inspired by the decorative motifs and characteristics of Greco-Roman models, characterized as noble and massive. Mahogany, Rosewood, and Ebony were the preferred woods. Brass or gilt mounts in the form of swags, festoons, laurel wreaths, torches, and mythological creatures were used. Also common were the Napoleonic emblems of the bee, the crown, and the letter "N". After Napoleon conquered Egypt, he was so inspired by what he saw there, and he instructed his cabinet makers to include designs of sphinxes, Cariatides, and other Egyptian figures, in their creations.

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