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<p>[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 2461078, member: 5170"]There was an Empire Revival in the U.S. in the early 20th century. The chair arms were typically thicker and heavier then their counterparts 100 years earlier. Seats were usually executed in needlepoint. The wood was often mahogany with a somewhat uneven stain. Also, look at the front feet: the paws are often "abstracted," whether to cover up the carver's lack of skill or to appear more "modern" is an open question. </p><p><br /></p><p>In sum, the revival pieces often appear to be heavier and more "machine made" than the earlier Empire pieces. </p><p><br /></p><p>I actually owned a love seat in this style from this time period a few years ago. A very nice piece![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ghopper1924, post: 2461078, member: 5170"]There was an Empire Revival in the U.S. in the early 20th century. The chair arms were typically thicker and heavier then their counterparts 100 years earlier. Seats were usually executed in needlepoint. The wood was often mahogany with a somewhat uneven stain. Also, look at the front feet: the paws are often "abstracted," whether to cover up the carver's lack of skill or to appear more "modern" is an open question. In sum, the revival pieces often appear to be heavier and more "machine made" than the earlier Empire pieces. I actually owned a love seat in this style from this time period a few years ago. A very nice piece![/QUOTE]
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