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Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned Spoon Back Armchairs
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Pair of Napoleon III Buttoned Spoon Back Armchairs

19th century
Sold 25 November 2025 · TallBoy Interiors
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Description

These are a very high quality pair of French spoon back armchairs with deep buttoned details. Elegant design and standing on tall turned legs.

Measurements Height 91cm Width 79cm Depth 77cm Depth of seat 50cm Height of seat 44cm

(On our website) If you would like these chairs upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. These would require 10 metres of material (5m per chair). You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

All my armchairs have been fully restored, springs, legs, padding etc so these will stand the test of time even if used everyday.

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated these Napoleon III Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1141351
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SKU00002281
Description
These are a very high quality pair of French spoon back armchairs with deep buttoned details. Elegant design and standing on tall turned legs.

Measurements Height 91cm Width 79cm Depth 77cm Depth of seat 50cm Height of seat 44cm

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(On our website) If you would like these chairs upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu.
TallBoy Interiors

These would require 10 metres of material (5m per chair). You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

All my armchairs have been fully restored, springs, legs, padding etc so these will stand the test of time even if used everyday.

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated these Napoleon III Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141351
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SKU00002281
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A pair of antique Napoleon III cream upholstered button-back armchairs with ebonised turned legs and castors.
Pair of Napoleon III buttoned spoon back armchairs
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A pair of antique Napoleon III cream upholstered button-back armchairs with ebonised turned legs and castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised wood, fabric upholstery, brass
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsButton tufting, Spoon back silhouette, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 77 cm (30 in)

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The Napoleon III style, or Second Empire, flourished in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, known for its eclectic revival of historical motifs combined with high comfort, often featuring deep button tufting and elaborate upholstery.

These frames were typically constructed from sturdy hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or ebonised wood, supported by traditional coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and heavy linen or cotton upholstery.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-tied coil springs, traditional traditional stuffing materials visible beneath worn fabric, hand-turned wooden legs, and original brass or ceramic castors.

Pairing antique upholstered seating with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a sophisticated contrast, adding texture, historical depth, and soft organic curves to clean-lined modern spaces.

Vacuum upholstery gently using a low-suction attachment, protect the fabric from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and condition exposed wooden components periodically with a suitable microcrystalline wax.
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