Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany Chairs with Ormolu Mounts Upholstered Seats — Hawkins Antiques

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany Chairs with Ormolu Mounts Upholstered Seats

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Why Hawkins Antiques?

Description

Overview

A fine pair of antique French Empire style chairs, crafted in rich mahogany and decorated with elegant ormolu gilt bronze mounts. Combining refined neoclassical lines with decorative French detailing, these highly attractive chairs offer timeless sophistication together with excellent practicality and comfort.

Key Features

Pair of antique French Empire style chairs
Rich mahogany frames with warm aged patina
Elegant ormolu gilt bronze mounts throughout
Refined neoclassical Empire styling
Decorative gilt embellishments to cresting rails and seat rails
Elegant shaped sabre legs
Upholstered backs and seats
Decorative Napoleonic bee patterned fabric
Ideal as dining chairs, side chairs, or accent seating
Suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors

Craftsmanship & Detail

The chairs are beautifully crafted in richly toned mahogany displaying refined proportions and elegant Empire period styling throughout. Finely cast ormolu mounts decorate the cresting rails, seat rails, and legs, providing decorative contrast against the warm mahogany frames and enhancing the neoclassical character of the pair. The upholstered backs and seats retain a tasteful Napoleonic bee patterned fabric which complements the classical French aesthetic beautifully. The shaped sabre legs complete the elegant silhouette, making these chairs highly versatile as dining chairs, occasional seating, or statement accent pieces within refined interiors.

Delivery

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We offer FREE fully wrapped and insured two-man delivery across mainland UK. All items are handled carefully by our trusted in-house delivery team.

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Worldwide shipping is available. We regularly arrange professional international delivery for clients across Europe, the USA, and beyond. Please enquire for a tailored quotation.

Packaging & Handling

Professionally wrapped and protected
Handled by experienced furniture specialists
Carefully transported to minimise movement and risk
Collection available by appointment

Condition

Condition Report

This pair is presented in good antique condition commensurate with age. The mahogany frames remain sound and stable throughout with firm joints and secure sabre legs on both chairs. The ormolu mounts are complete and retain attractive original gilding together with natural age-related patination.

The upholstery remains in usable and presentable condition with the Napoleonic bee patterned fabric intact to both backs and seats. The fabric is entirely in keeping with the classical Empire style, although buyers wishing to personalise the chairs further may choose to reupholster them to suit individual interiors. The frames remain in excellent condition for either immediate use or future upholstery work. An honest description from a specialist dealer with over 60 years of family experience.

Additional Notes

Mahogany frames sound and structurally stable
Ormolu mounts complete with attractive aged gilding
Napoleonic bee upholstery intact and usable
Excellent candidates for reupholstery if desired

Dimensions

Height 92cm Width 47cm Depth 45cm

Why Hawkins Antiques?

Three Generations Since 1960

Hawkins Antiques has been sourcing and selling fine antique furniture for over six decades, combining traditional expertise with carefully curated stock.

Personally Selected Stock

Every piece is individually chosen for quality, character, craftsmanship, and decorative appeal - we do not mass-source inventory.

Honest Condition Reporting

We photograph and describe each item accurately, highlighting condition, restorations, age-related wear, and authenticity.

Specialist Delivery

UK deliveries are handled carefully by trusted couriers, with international shipping arranged through specialist fine art transport companies.

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from 13 reviews

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Wayne Crocker

05/29/2026

Hawkins Antiques

Our house was built in 1820, so I have been slowly acquiring furniture from the same period. The piece is perfect & arrived very quickly too.

Wayne Crocker

05/29/2026

Fine Georgian Mahogany Fold Over Tea Table With Carved Lion Paw Feet C.1820

We love our fender. Brilliant condition and very speedy and good delivery service.

Chloe Frost

04/10/2026

Hawkins Antiques

We purchased a table from Hawkins Antique and it is absolutely stunning and a mint condition! Delivery was very fast and the delivery team were fantastic and really went the extra mile to get the table into the house - it wasn't simple due to our narrow front door, but the guys managed to get it in, keeping the table safe along the way! Highly recommend - very happy! Made another purchase already!

Liam Phillips

03/25/2026

Hawkins Antiques

If you are looking for an antique/furniture dealer who sells good quality at appropriate prices, are prompt, polite and helpful and deliver what they promise, our recent experience of Hawkins exactly fits that bill.wewill gladly buy from them again.

Bali Kochar

02/26/2026

Hawkins Antiques

We had purchased a walnut sideboard from this company. We are delighted with it and with the service. The sideboard - is in a very good condition, clean, as described and advertised. We found dealing with everyone in that company to be straight forward and helpful. I would not hesitate buying from them again! Highly recommended!!!

Monika Hold

02/26/2026

Hawkins Antiques

The cabinet was just as expected photos were spot on. Delivery service was excellent and fast. Highly recommend Lee and co. Thank you

Linda Bennett

11/18/2025

Hawkins Antiques

Superb service from purchase to delivery. Lee could not have been more helpful and the item is exactly as described. His delivery guys were wonderful too!

Ruth Middle

10/03/2025

Hawkins Antiques

Hawkins Antiques have been absolutely perfect. The furniture we bought is brilliant, exactly as described and photographed, and the team couldn’t have been more helpful and professional

Dan Sails

08/19/2025

Hawkins Antiques

Bought a William Tillman table and chairs. We are absolutely thrilled with the purchase and the company was very understanding when we were having trouble with moving dates. They were extremely helpful and understanding. Items came well packed and dropped off by two nice chaps who moved everything into the house for us without any hassle at all. Absolutely no trouble in recommending Hawkins Antiques. Would give more than 5*

M Wilson

08/03/2022

Hawkins Antiques

Visited Hawkins Antiques a few days ago and must say I was very impressed with the wonderful furniture and the helpfulness of the staff. Well worth a visit

Donna Oram

11/15/2017

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I visited this place last week and have to say I was amazed, it was like a museum. I definitely recommend anyone to take a visit to Hawkins antiques if you are in the Cardiff or Barry area.

Rukaya Wareth

11/15/2017

Hawkins Antiques