Gilt and White Empire Throne Chairs, 19th Century

A fabulous pair of very well-carved gilt and white throne…
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A fabulous pair of very well-carved gilt and white throne chairs in Empire style, French 19th century, 98 cm high 65 cm wide, 60 cm deep

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  • Empire Style - The Empire style was a version of neo-classicism popular from 1800 to 1830, coinciding with the rule of Napoleon I from 1840-15. In England the style corrosponds with the Regency style and in the United States to the Federal style.

    The style is inspired by classical Rome and Greece, as reflected in the decorative motifs in the the design such as paterae, guilloches, acanthus and swags, and pieces are lavishly decorated with applied gilded decoration.

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