{"product_id":"empire-salon-armchair-gilt-wood-frame-damask-upholstery-roomch99893","title":"Empire Salon Armchair with Gilt Wood Frame \u0026 Damask Upholstery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooted in the grandeur of the French Empire period, this salon armchair embodies the bold geometry and opulent ornamentation that defined early 19th-century European court furniture. The structured tub silhouette, flanked by pillar-like arms adorned with medallion rosettes and interlaced gilt motifs punctuated by ruby-red accents, recalls the ceremonial aesthetic of Napoleonic interiors. Brass \u0026amp; Wood has faithfully translated this imperial vocabulary into a piece built for today's luxury living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is crafted from solid hardwood finished in a deep ebonised lacquer, with panels of warm burr wood veneer framed by precisely applied black-and-gold inlay borders. Pilaster columns on each arm carry hand-applied gilt detailing and crowned by square gilt medallion cartouches. A sweeping gilt laurel wreath appliqué adorns the front apron, while four generously proportioned bun feet — ebonised below, gilded above — anchor the piece with authoritative elegance. The seating surfaces are upholstered in a tone-on-tone damask fabric in warm ivory and champagne tones, complemented by a matching loose cushion in a coordinating plain weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this armchair is produced entirely by hand in Brass \u0026amp; Wood's Cairo atelier. Skilled artisans apply multiple layers of finish, hand-carve and gild each ornamental detail, and stretch and pin the upholstery to exacting standards — ensuring that no two pieces are ever quite identical. The result is a collector-grade salon chair that balances historical fidelity with the comfort demands of contemporary living.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrass \u0026amp; Wood welcomes bespoke commissions. Frame finish, fabric selection, and accent colours can be tailored to complement your existing interior scheme. Contact our team for a personalised consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49186376253691,"sku":"ROOMCH99893","price":97500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/roomch99893-01_6.png?v=1786879982","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-uk\/products\/empire-salon-armchair-gilt-wood-frame-damask-upholstery-roomch99893","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}