Mahogany and gilded bronze bench – Empire style – 19th century

Mahogany and gilded bronze bench – Empire style – 19th century. Elegant straight-backed bench in Empire style, made of mahogany, richly adorned with gilded bronze ornaments. The slightly reclined rectangular backrest is framed by wooden uprights and punctuated with decorative motifs typical of the Empire repertoire: palmettes, rosettes, laurel leaves, and vegetal friezes. The armrests, upholstered on their upper part, end in scrolls adorned with gilded bronze. The front uprights, with a straight and architectural shape, are also decorated with bronze appliqués and rest on beautiful claw feet in gilded bronze. The seat and backrest are upholstered in an elegant cream-coloured fabric with a tone-on-tone design of laurel crowns and palmettes, in harmony with the ornamentation of the piece. A decorative and refined bench, showcasing fine cabinetmaking quality and rich ornamentation in the style of Empire furniture. Period: 19th century. Style: Empire. Materials: mahogany, gilded bronze, fabric. Dimensions: Height 93 cm × Width 122 cm × Depth 62 cm. Overall good condition, with some visible signs and marks of use on the upholstery and wood, consistent with its age.