Antique French Upholstered Armchair 19th Century

Name: Antique French Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1174638
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleFrench 19th Century
MaterialCalico, Wood, Velvet, Brass
ColourCream and Dark Brown
MotifsDeep button tufting, Cabriole legs, Brass castors, Deconstructed calico
SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This 19th Century French small armchair exhibits a deconstructed aesthetic, upholstered in exposed cream calico combined with a dark brown velvet outer border. The design includes deep button tufting along the arched back, scroll arms, and the front apron. Dark ebonised cabriole front legs support the frame, fitted with small brass castors at the feet. The chair measures 89 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 66 cm deep, with an 18 inch seat depth and a 16 inch floor-to-seat height. Suitable as an occasional, fireside, or bedroom chair, this piece brings a distinct antique character to living spaces. The exposed structural calico reveals the interior construction alongside the button-edge detailing of the lower seat. The compact scale allows for placement in a variety of interior settings, from traditional reception rooms to dressing areas, while functioning as a comfortable seating option.

FAQs

A crapaud armchair is a traditional 19th-century French seating design characterised by a low profile, deep buttoning, rounded backrest, and short legs, originally designed for salon comfort.

These frames were typically crafted from solid woods such as beech or walnut, combined with hand-tied coil springs, natural horsehair filling, webbed bases, and calico or velvet upholstery.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved wooden frame construction, traditional joinery methods, original brass castors, hand-stitched upholstery under-layers, and characteristic cabriole or turned leg profiles.

A deconstructed armchair works effectively as a statement accent piece in a bedroom, study, or open-plan living area, providing textured historical contrast against modern minimalist architecture.

To preserve historic upholstery, keep the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight, clean gently using a low-suction soft brush vacuum, and consult a specialist restorer for fabric stabilisation.

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