Pair French Tufted Armchairs 19th Century

Name: Antique French Pair of Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1174722
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleFrench Napoleon III
MaterialCalico, Wood, Brass
ColourOff-White
MotifsDeep button tufting, Ebonised cabriole legs, Brass castors, High rounded back
SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

These 19th-century French Napoleon III armchairs bring traditional style to interiors. Each chair stands 114 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 83 cm deep. The construction combines a wooden frame with off-white calico upholstery, finished with brass hardware. The high rounded backs display deep button tufting, while the arms slope gently downwards to a sprung seat. Ebonised cabriole legs support the frame, terminating in small brass castors. Nailhead trim runs along the wooden lower rails of the seats, and red thread markings are visible near some of the tufts. Suitable for placement in a formal sitting room or drawing room, these armchairs offer comfortable seating options for guests. The neutral off-white upholstery colour integrates easily with various interior design schemes, from historic French chateau aesthetics to transitional spaces. The compact proportions allow them to sit alongside fireplaces or flanking console tables, providing functional occasional seating while maintaining a distinct period character.

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Originating in mid-19th-century France during the reign of Napoleon III, Crapaud armchairs were designed as comfortable, fully upholstered salon seating. Their name derives from the French word for toad, referencing their low, squat profile and padded, rounded silhouette.

Authentic period armchairs featured solid beech or oak frames, hand-tied steel coil springs, natural jute webbing, and vegetable fibre or horsehair padding. The frames were typically completed with carved wood legs and cast-metal or brass castors.

Look for hand-stitched upholstery lining, traditional coil spring construction visible beneath the seat, ebonised or carved hardwood front legs, and original brass wheel castors attached with fitted brass cups.

Position the pair opposite a streamlined modern sofa or flank a central fireplace to create a balanced seating area. Their distinctive silhouette works well upholstered in neutral linen or bold textured contemporary fabrics to contrast with contemporary decor.

Lightly vacuum the fabric using a soft brush attachment to remove dust without disturbing deep buttoning. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood frames from warping and fabrics from fading.

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