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Napoleon III French Chair for Upholstery
Nikki Page Antiques
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Napoleon III French Chair for Upholstery

19th century
Description

Piecrust 19th Century Napoleon III French chair, ready for your own upholstery. Seat depth 22.5 inches.

Width: 28 inches (71 cm)

Height: 30 inches (76 cm)

Depth: 30 inches (76 cm)

A large selection of antique chairs can be found together on my website in, "Seating". Pairs, single chairs, stools and sofas. wwww.nikkipageantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Velvet Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197772
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Description
Piecrust 19th Century Napoleon III French chair, ready for your own upholstery. Seat depth 22.5 inches.

Width: 28 inches (71 cm)

Height: 30 inches (76 cm)

Depth: 30 inches (76 cm)

A large selection of antique chairs can be found together on my website in, "Seating". Pairs, single chairs, stools and sofas. wwww.nikkipageantiques.com

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Velvet Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197772
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Nikki Page Antiques
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A 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair upholstered in olive green velvet with floral tapestry panels and fringe trimming along the base.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair upholstered in olive green velvet with floral tapestry panels and fringe trimming along the base.

Napoleon III French chair for upholstery

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Archive V A 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair upholstered in olive green velvet with floral tapestry panels and fringe trimming along the base. View V
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Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair upholstered in olive green velvet with floral tapestry panels and fringe trimming along the base.
Napoleon III French chair for upholstery
Ref: SA1197772
A 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair upholstered in olive green velvet with floral tapestry panels and fringe trimming along the base.
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Napoleon III furniture, originating in mid-to-late 19th century France during the Second Empire, is defined by comfortable proportions, lavish textiles, and eclectic revival influences. Armchairs from this era frequently feature fully upholstered frames, deep padding, and detailed trim or passementerie.

These armchairs were constructed with sturdy hardwood frames, typically beech or walnut, combined with hand-tied coil springs, horsehair or jute padding, and rich upholstery fabrics such as silk velvet, brocade, or wool tapestry.

Authentic pieces feature traditional upholstery techniques including hand-stitched webbing, stuffed horsehair padding, and hand-applied passementerie such as bullion fringe or gimp braid. Frame profiles often show low seat heights with padded, gently rolled arms typical of the crapaud style.

A Napoleon III armchair serves as a focal accent piece when placed alongside clean-lined contemporary furniture to create visual contrast. Updating the piece with contemporary linen or vibrant velvet fabric allows its classic form to blend seamlessly into modern living spaces.

Vacuum the fabric gently using a soft brush attachment to remove dust without disturbing delicate fibres or fringe. Avoid water-based cleaners on historic velvet, and consult a professional textile conservator or upholsterer for stubborn marks or structural repairs.
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