Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details

Item Number: 0317

This beautiful pair of French Napoleon III open arm chairs are made of mahogany in the Empire manner. The pair dates back to the 19th century and is embellished with bronze d'ore laurel leaves and floriate d’ore mounts throughout. Note the top of the arms, the mahogany back which is framed with the bronze d’ore details, as well as the front and both sides of the seat. The pair is upholstered in fine, light red silk of the Empire style, a combination of details which result in a timeless and elegant set.

Price: $15,000 For the pair view item

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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Armchairs

Item Number: 0034

This pair of classic Louis XVI armchairs feature beautiful carved gilt wood, and date back to the mid 19th century. The chairs sport a square back with carved marguerites at the top of each tapered and fluted leg. Each chair is upholstered in a beautiful Aubusson tapestry, one featuring a male figure on back, the other a female figure. The seats offer different details as well; one showing an eagle and a ram, the other, a grazing deer rests on its seat. The details continue in the hand carved beading and patternwork throughout, resulting in a glimmering, stately pair of chairs poised to bring a lovely French element to any home.

Price: $12,500 pair discounted from $15,000 pair view item

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Pair of 19th century Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs with Original Petit-Point

Item Number: 2306

This pair of French Louis XVI open arm chairs (fauteuils) features beautifully carved walnut and dates back to the 19th century. The hand carving is truly fantastic, with delicate details found in the block marguerites, acanthus leaves and pattern work on the arms, and the design work on the chair’s back especially. The pair features fluted legs and is upholstered in the original petit-point.

Price: $8,500 view item

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French 19th Century Second Empire Salon Set, Upholstered in Silk, Mounted with Bronze d’Ore, Signed by “Jeanselme”

Item Number: 5941

Showcasing this magnificent Second Empire mahogany salon set which includes six fauteuil open armchairs, four side chairs, and one sofa. The French antique set dates back to the 19th century, circa 1840, and is beautifully mounted with stylized acanthus leaves, marguerites, and feet  in bronze d’oré. Notably, each piece is signed by the artisan “Jeanselme.” Each piece is also upholstered in beautiful silk, two of the arm chairs features the same gold and white silk as the sofa, with the other four being upholstered in rose silk and bordered in gold. The four side chairs are upholstered in aubergine silk. The set is simply magnificent, not only in its condition, but also in its timeless empire style. Six Armchairs 23"wide x 21"deep x 37"tall - Four Side Chairs 20"wide x 17"deep x 35 1/2"tall - One Sofa 71"wide x 23"deep x 37 1/2"tall

Price: $150,000 For the set view item

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