A classic antique French armchair dating to around 1880 with a square back.

Fully refurbished and reupholstered in-house in Sanderson 'Dallimore' fabric with a James Hare pom pom trim.

Hobo loves because: The 'Dallimore' fabric reinvents a classic French chair. The fabric named after the 'Dallimore Valley' in Kent gives a vibrant take on a floral fabric.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

62cm (24.41")

Declaration

Hobo Design has dated this Napoleon III Upholstered Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1131408

Description

A classic antique French armchair dating to around 1880 with a square back.

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Fully refurbished and reupholstered in-house in Sanderson 'Dallimore' fabric with a James Hare pom pom trim.

Hobo Design

Hobo loves because: The 'Dallimore' fabric reinvents a classic French chair. The fabric named after the 'Dallimore Valley' in Kent gives a vibrant take on a floral fabric.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

62cm (24.41")

Date of Manufacture

Hobo Design has dated this Napoleon III Upholstered Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1131408

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A French Napoleon III armchair upholstered in dusty blue and pink floral cotton fabric with black turned wooden legs and tassel fringe detailing.

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Location

Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm
Or by appointment.

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Verified Since Mar 2025

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Location: Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AH, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm, Or by appointment.

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Originating during the Second French Empire from 1852 to 1870, Napoleon III furniture is characterised by revivalist influences, comfortable upholstery, and decorative accents such as ebonised timber and passementerie fringe.

These chairs typically feature internal solid wood frames, turned ebonised or stained wooden legs, coil spring seats, and fabric coverings finished with woven tassel trims.

Key identification features include low seat heights, deeply padded backs, minimal exposed timber except for turned front legs, and original structural elements like horsehair stuffing or coil springs.

Position the piece as an accent chair in a drawing room, bedroom corner, or study to contrast historic textiles with contemporary neutral backdrops.

Vacuum the fabric using a low-suction soft brush attachment, keep the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and consult a professional restorer for textile cleaning.