French Empire Fauteuil
Located in Sharon, CT
Impressive black armchair of typical French Empire form, beautifully upholstered. Subtly incised
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
French Empire Fauteuil
Located in Sharon, CT
Impressive black armchair of typical French Empire form, beautifully upholstered. Subtly incised
Wood
$28,000 / set
H 36 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of Four French Empire Fauteuil Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Frères
Located in Long Island City, NY
These four early 19th-century Empire fauteuil armchairs, in the manner of the Jacob Frères
$22,500 / set
H 39.25 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Pair of French Empire Fauteuils in Mahogany with Bronze Doré Ormolu, circa 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite pair of Empire armchairs/ fauteuils in fine mahogany with bronze dore´ ormolu mounts
Bronze
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four French Empire fauteuils-armchairs in carved and veneered mahogany with beautiful
Mahogany
$9,350
H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Empire Armchair with winged Caryatids and yellow Silk Fabric, France circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Empire fauteuil in mahogany and yellow silk morée upholstery with red piping and carved winged
Silk, Mahogany
Paire de fauteuils Empire
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Paire de fauteuils d'époque Empire en acajou garnis d'un tissus en velours vert. Les accoudoirs
Mahogany
Pair Empire Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French Empire Revival armchairs in gilt Frames have been hand
Giltwood
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The early 19th century desk chair with ram's head arms and turned legs, is attributable to Jacob Desmalter and dates to circa 1805.
Mahogany
$1,856 / set
H 38.59 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique pair of French Empire Revival upholstered back mahogany armchair
Mahogany
$3,500 / set
H 48.75 in W 31 in D 30 in
Pair of large Empire style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage (20th century) hand-carved giltwood armchairs in the French Empire style with
Upholstery, Wood
$3,369 / set
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pair Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Fauteuil Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival
Bronze
$4,797 / set
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Antique Pair Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French ormolu mounted mahogany Empire
Ormolu
$6,885 / set
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Empire design Fauteuils in Mahogany, France, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of Empire design Fauteuils, each constructed in richly-figured mahogany. The pair
Upholstery
$9,600 / set
H 30.25 in W 26.25 in D 19.25 in
Near Pair Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare near pair of finely crafted Empire-style desk chairs, attributed to renowned French
Mahogany
Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, France ca. 1810-20
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Empire Period French carved mahogany fauteuils from the early 19th century. Each with a
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of French Antique Walnut Empire Tulip Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This set of two elegant Empire arm chairs stand out for their classic simple design and the
Upholstery, Walnut
$34,765
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Important Empire Early 19th Century Fauteuil by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
. Identical models of this fauteuil were among the furnishings of the Royal Palace at Laeken, near Brussels
Cane, Bentwood
$60,126 / set
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Jean-Joseph Chapuis Rare Pair of Empire parcel-gilt japanned Fauteuils
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
. Identical models of this fauteuil were among the furnishings of the Royal Palace at Laeken, near Brussels
Bentwood
$3,950
H 35.5 in W 24.13 in D 28 in
Empire Satinwood Figural Gilt Bronze Mounted Fauteuil de Bureau, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious 19th century French Empire, Napoleon III period, 1852-1870, satinwood gilt bronze mounted
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century pair of majestic French Empire mahogany fauteuils (open armchairs) finished in a
Leather, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century pair of majestic French Empire mahogany fauteuils (open armchairs) finished in a
Leather, Wood
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Of generous proportions and presence . The front mounted with well cast bronze mounts (of some size and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very att...
Wood
$3,600 / set
H 35 in W 23 in D 20 in
Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery, Early 19th C.
Located in Morristown, NJ
A fine matched pair of French Empire period fauteuils, each with a rectangular padded back
Metal
$3,838Sale Price|43% Off
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in
Pair of French Armchairs Fauteuil White Carved Back 1800s 1900s Antique Empire
Located in Lewes, England
backs and beautiful curved arms and legs. They hark back to Napoleon's favorite Empire style and are
Bentwood
$1,600 / set
H 38 in W 23.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils with Carved Dolphin Arms by Century, USA
By Century Furniture
Located in Morristown, NJ
, exhibits the refined elegance of Empire style. The chairs feature classic Empire detailing, including
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$4,450 / set
H 35 in W 23 in D 18 in
Vintage Empire Gilt Tipped Scalamandre Tiger Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Vintage Empire-style Fauteuils, featuring iconic
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
$2,400 / set
H 36 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Mid 19th Century A Near Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils With Carved Arm Detail
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Handsome near pair of Empire style open-arm chairs with square backs and fluted, carved arm
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
period Empire chairs, fauteuils or side chairs. This pair of chairs are adorned with solid bronze front
Bronze
Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Empire mahogany desk chair or fauteuil de bureau.
Mahogany
French Empire Period Mahogany Armchair with Swans' Heads
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Empire period mahogany fauteuil or armchair with saber legs and swans' heads on the arms
Mohair, Mahogany
$5,913
H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Antique Pair French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival
Mahogany
$14,800 / set
H 39.75 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair 19th Century Ebonized Empire Style Black Hair Hide Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century ebonized mahogany Empire style fauteuil with winged caryatids, newly
Bronze, Ormolu
$3,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Empire mahogany fauteuils or armchair 'a la Reine' in the manner of Jacob-Desmalter
Mahogany
19th Century Empire Fauteuils
Located in Sydney, NSW
8,500.00. A pair of fauteuils in the Egyptian taste. Mahogany, France, circa 1810.
Mahogany
Green French Empire Fauteuil Chair
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Green velvet upholstery on mahogany wood with bronze embellishments. 22 x 22 x 33.5 in.
Bronze
A Pair of French Empire Fauteuils
Located in Banbury, GB
A pair FRENCH EMPIRE PERIOD MAHOGANY FAUTEUIL,REUPHOLSTERD IN DARK GREEN SERGE.
Mahogany
A Pair of Period Empire Fauteuils.
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of beautifully carved Empire mahogany Fauteuils.
Mahogany
Painted French Empire Arm Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful 19th century cream and olive painted French empire fauteuil.
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Empire Caned Fauteuil
Located in New York, NY
18th century French Empire Caned Fauteuil. Made with painted wood and cane. Classic example of
Cane, Wood
French Empire Period Fauteuil
Located in Seattle, WA
Mahogany Fauteuil with ormolu mounts. This fine piece of French furniture is upholstered in black
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Cabinet en Gondole
Located in New York, NY
feet, the back legs squared and raked. The originality of Empire furniture as exhibited in the
Mahogany
Pair of Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely pair of Empire armchairs with rather majestic lines. Featuring frames made of mahogany
Pair of French Empire Painted Fauteuils
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of French Empire style fauteuils, cream paint with green accents, upholstered muslin seats.
An Empire Mahogany Fauteuil De Bureau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Empire mahogany de bureau with lion head armrest carvings.
Mahogany
French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Charleston, SC
An important and rare French Empire period, mahogany fauteuil de bureau à assise tournante with a
Set Of Four Continental Empire Fruitwood Fauteuils
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Neoclassic stained fruitwood fauteuils with swan carving and paw feet.
Set of Four French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuils
By Louis-Francois Bellangé
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful set of four French Empire period, mahogany and mahogany veneer fauteuils with inverted
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
A set of six very fine Empire mahogany fauteuils à la Reine.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of six very fine Empire mahogany fauteuils à la Reine, France circa 1800. Each with a
Mahogany, Silk
Set of Three Fauteuils and Three Chairs à La Gondole
By Jacob Frères
Located in Vienna, AT
set consisting of three Fauteuils and three chairs – exquisitely executed in mahogany. The chairs and
Mahogany
19th Century Empire Period Walnut Armchair
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning and rare 19th century period empire walnut fauteuil is presented in a regal silk
Walnut
French Empire Fauteuil by Ébéniste Jacob-Desmalter, circa 1820
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Dallas, TX
handsome Empire fauteuil / armchair with square back, ribbed arms and legs accented with gold metal
Wood
Pair of Empire Fauteuils
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matching pair of Empire armchairs attributed to Henri Jacob. Seats and backs are covered in muslin
Wood
Pair of Empire Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Empire armchairs, mahogany with turned arms and tapered legs, rectangular back, upholstered
Leather, Mahogany
PAIR of French Empire Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
PAIR of French Empire Painted Fauteuils, c. 1820, with gold leaf accents.
Elegant French Empire Fauteuil de Bureau
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French Empire style mahogany bronze mounted fauteuil de bureau the arms with well cast bronze
Mahogany
Pair Gilt French Arm Chairs Empire Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
High end pair of gilt arm chairs in the Empire manner Elegant pair, very comfortable to sit in and
Giltwood
Pair of Danish Empire Fauteuils with Swan Motif, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Pair of Danish Empire Armchairs in mahogany, c. 1830. With crest rail in figured, book-matched
Mahogany
Empire Fauteuil de Bureau in Walnut with Gilt Accents, c. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Empire design Fauteuil de Bureau, constructed in Walnut with a richly-figured veneer & gilt
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Empire Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of early 19th century French Empire period fauteuils in walnut with stylised swan neck arms
Linen, Walnut
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
An Empire mahogany fauteuil or armchair a´ la Reine in the manner of Jacob Fre`res/Francois Honore
Mahogany
FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE FAUTEUIL
Located in Houston, TX
WELL CARVED FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE WALNUT FAUTEUIL
Walnut
Pair Of French Empire Fruitwood Fauteuils
Located in Essex, MA
Each with square upholstered back and bowed seat , carved down swept arms , raised on square section curved legs
Pair of French Empire Fruitwood Fauteuil
Located in Essex, MA
Each with an upholstered back with conforming frame and down swept carved arms, bowed seat raised on slightly curved square legs.
Antique Pair Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French ormolu mounted Empire fauteuil
Ormolu
Antique Set 4 Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 1870s
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique set of four of French ormolu mounted Empire
Ormolu
Exceptional Pair of French Empire Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Buchanan, MI
Exception Pair Of French Empire Walnut fauteuil, Newly Restored and Reupholstered
Upholstery, Walnut
French 19th Century Second Empire Painted Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This delightful Second Empire carved and painted fauteuil, circa 1870 is from France. The frame is
Velvet, Paint
French Empire Mahogany Fauteuil, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Empire mahogany fauteuil/armchair featuring rounded back, linen upholstery
Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely Fine and well executed pair of carved mahogany Empire period open fauteuils
Mahogany
Pair Of French Provincial Empire Fruitwood Fauteuil
Located in Essex, MA
Each with tablet crestrail , down scrolled carved arms , bowed seat rail , saber legs. Unupholstered.
Pair French Empire Walnut Fauteuils
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of French empire circassian walnut fauteuils, each with spoonback, lappet carved arms
Walnut
Pair of Empire Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of Empire giltwood fauteuils with stiles of reeded quivers and bands of laurel leaves and
Giltwood
Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany Fauteuils
Located in Kittery Point, ME
decorative arts. Around 1803 the Empire style develops, demonstrating a taste for massive and imposing
Mahogany
Pair of Empire Mahogany Fauteuils A La Reine
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine pair of Empire mahogany fauteuils A La Reine, early 19th century. Each with an arched
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil De Bureau (Desk Armchair)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The curved back terminating in carved lion's heads above a black leather seat on ring-turned front legs ending in lion feet and back saber legs.
Mahogany
Important Neopolitan Empire Giltwood Fauteuil, Italy, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An important Italian giltwood fauteuil of exceptional design and exquisite detail crafted in Naples
Giltwood
Fine Set of Four Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine and well executed set of four, carved mahogany Empire period open fauteuils
Calico, Mahogany
19th c. Empire Pair of Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good pair of fauteuils made of solid walnut with high back and deep seating. Pegged construction
One Pair Of Empire Walnut Fauteuils.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very handsome pair of early 19th century Empire arm chairs
Pair of French Empire Style Fauteuils
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French Empire style ebonized and parcel-gilt armchairs. Dolphin carved arms and Sabre legs
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French 19th Century Empire Style Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant pair of Empire style fauteuils will elevate any space to the next level of
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Fauteuils, 19th Century, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French Empire Mahogany fauteuils, 19th century, circa 1810. 3 pairs available.
Mahogany
Pair Empire apinted and Gilt Fauteuil
Located in Hudson, NY
This important pair of chairs from the empire peroid are large in scale and dramatic if making a
Wood, Gesso, Paint, Upholstery
French Empire Mahogany Fauteuil De Bureau Armchair, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An elegant French Empire, circa 1810, fauteuil de bureau, or desk chair, having carved mahogany
Brass
19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany second empire "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, circa
Leather, Mahogany
Fine Empire Period Mahogany Framed Fauteuil, France, circa 1815
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The mahogany frame showing a richly figured crest-rail overtop an upholstered backrest, braced by down-swept armrests with reeded grips, raised overall upon tapering squared supports...
Mahogany
French Empire Style Painted & Parcel Gilt Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
French Empire Creme-Painted & Parcel Gilt Fauteuil
Pair of French Empire 19th Century Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Mahogany Empire pair of fauteuils made around 1825. These wonderful chairs have a rectangle padded
Empire Mahogany Paw Foot Fauteuil de Bureau
Located in Westwood, NJ
Empire mahogany paw foot Fauteuil de Bureau with giltwood lion's head arms, circa 1815. We are
Mahogany
19th Century Parcel Gilt Empire Style Fauteuil
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunningly carved French Fauteuil with swans supporting the handles and bellflowers carved on the
Fruitwood, Paint, Silk
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
Stone, Malachite
Exceptional and Rare 19th Century Irish X Framed Stool
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional and rare 19th century Irish oak stool, with beautifully rich patination and grain. The padded brass studded seat is of rectangular form and upholstered in beautiful go...
Brass
$7,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.38 in
12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
By Coalport for Tiffany
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...
Porcelain
$9,850
H 45 in Dm 36 in
Exceptional Regency Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Center Bowl Empire Baltic Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
An exceptional French Regency gilt bronze and cut crystal center bowl Empire / Baltic eight-arm chandelier dressed with 3 tiers of crystal drops and crystal swags draping from the bo...
Crystal, Bronze
$101,900
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
Located in Milano, MI
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame is walnut veneer and...
Walnut, Burl
Appuntito Ceramic Light
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Table Light by Project 213A. Crafted in the brand's in-house ceramic workshop. Light launched in 2023 during Salone de Mobile at the Alcova Fair in Milano as part ...
Ceramic, Clay
$95,000
H 130 in W 126 in D 24 in
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...
Wood, Birch
Two-Headed Egyptian Sphinx Sculpture
Located in Asheville, NC
This two-headed Egyptian sphinx is constructed of solid wood. The wood has been treated to take on a sandy, almost marble, finish. Unlike the Greek sphinx which was a woman, the Egyp...
Wood
Pair 20th Century Shell Inlay Slipper Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of stylized satin lacquered and shell inlay slipper chairs newly upholstered in a white luxe faux fur fabric with bolster pillow.
Cane, Wood, Shell
$839 / set
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Set Of Four Dining Room Chairs Made In Dark Wood By Faarstrup From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, crafted from dark wood and upholstered with dark fabric, embodies the elegance and quality of Danish design from the 1960s. Manufactured by Faars...
Fabric, Wood
$77,923
H 14 in W 11.8 in
Two royal portraits (the Duc d'Angoulême and the Duc de Berry) by H.P. Danloux
Located in PARIS, FR
These two royal portraits are a major historical testimony to the stay of the Comte d'Artois (the future Charles X) and his family in Edinburgh in 1796-1797. Given by the sitters to ...
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
$26,250
H 21 in W 17.5 in D 15.5 in
Large Russian Neoclassical Malachite and Ormolu Urn or Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large Russian neoclassical malachite, Campana shaped urn or Vase, the ormolu twin handles modeled with acorns, on a circular spreading foot with square stepped plinth, 19th centu...
Malachite, Ormolu
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
Wendy Wright Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
The Wendy Wright chair, designed by Philippe Starck in 1986 and produced by Spanish manufacturer Disform, is named after Philip K. Dick's sci-fi novel Ubik. Its distinctive central l...
Metal
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of Jean Royere / Maison Gouffe style armchairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a beige / stone premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Beech
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
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