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A French Button Armchair C.1880
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A French Button Armchair C.1880

19th century
Sold 10 September 2025 · Beech and Springs Antiques
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Description

This large chair with buttoned back, seat and arms. Covered in yellow damask standing ebonised legs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this French Button Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1164721
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000388
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Description
This large chair with buttoned back, seat and arms. Covered in yellow damask standing ebonised legs.
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this French Button Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164721
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000388
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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An antique French button-tufted armchair upholstered in yellow patterned fabric with dark wooden cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique French button-tufted armchair upholstered in yellow patterned fabric with dark wooden cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A French Button Armchair C.1880

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Beech and Springs Antiques

Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
Location
Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/beechandsprings
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 100
Items Sold 329
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
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Location: Meopham Bank Farm, Leigh Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9AQ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An antique French button-tufted armchair upholstered in yellow patterned fabric with dark wooden cabriole legs.
A French Button Armchair C.1880
Ref: SA1164721
An antique French button-tufted armchair upholstered in yellow patterned fabric with dark wooden cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • Object[Armchairs]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[French Period]
  • Material[Hardwood, Silk, Horsehair, Cotton]
  • Colour[Yellow]
  • MotifsButton tufting, Cabriole legs, Rolled arms
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French armchairs typically feature deep button tufting, curved wooden cabriole legs, and fully upholstered frames designed for comfort and elegance, often referred to as crapaud styles.

These chairs were traditionally constructed using a solid hardwood frame such as beech or walnut, hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and high-quality silk, damask, or wool upholstery fabrics.

Authentic pieces exhibit traditional joinery techniques, hand-carved wooden elements with age-appropriate patina, hand-stitched upholstery details, and traditional stuffing materials rather than modern foam.

This type of seating serves as an accent piece and can be paired with minimalist modern furniture to create contrast, or integrated into traditional spaces alongside complementary period textiles and lighting.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, regularly vacuuming with a low-suction attachment, and consulting professional conservators for textile cleaning and frame maintenance.
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