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Napoleon III Scroll Back Armchair
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Napoleon III Scroll Back Armchair

19th century
Sold 9 June 2026 · TallBoy Interiors
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Description

This is a very elegant 19th century Napoleon III Scroll back armchair. Neat proportions and classic French design. Standing on turned ebonised legs as well.

Height 76cm Width 73cm Depth 83cm Depth of seat 53cm Height of seat 43cm

(On our website) If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu.

This would require 5 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Napoleon III Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Reference Numbers
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SA1211634
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SKU00002501
Description
This is a very elegant 19th century Napoleon III Scroll back armchair. Neat proportions and classic French design. Standing on turned ebonised legs as well.

Height 76cm Width 73cm Depth 83cm Depth of seat 53cm Height of seat 43cm

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

This would require 5 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Napoleon III Armchair to the 19th Century.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211634
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002501
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An antique Napoleon III scroll back armchair with off-white calico upholstery and dark turned wooden legs sits against a neutral wall. SOLD9 JUN 26
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Archive I An antique Napoleon III scroll back armchair with off-white calico upholstery and dark turned wooden legs sits against a neutral wall. SOLD9 JUN 26

Napoleon III Scroll Back Armchair

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An antique Napoleon III scroll back armchair with off-white calico upholstery and dark turned wooden legs sits against a neutral wall.
Napoleon III Scroll back armchair
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An antique Napoleon III scroll back armchair with off-white calico upholstery and dark turned wooden legs sits against a neutral wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Second Empire
  • MaterialBeech, Cotton, Horsehair, Hessian
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsScroll back, Turned legs, Padded arms
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

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The Napoleon III style, also known as the Second Empire style, flourished in France during the mid-to-late 19th century under Emperor Napoleon III. It is characterised by eclectic revivals of historical motifs, comfortable padded upholstery, and a focus on luxurious interior comfort.

These armchairs typically feature a sturdy hardwood frame, such as beech or walnut, combined with traditional upholstery foundations including coil springs, horsehair stuffing, hessian, and hand-stitched webbing.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct joinery, hand-forged or early machine-made tacks, aged natural stuffing materials like horsehair, and wear consistent with age on the wooden frame and feet.

An antique armchair introduces historical texture and sculptural form to modern spaces. It can be paired with minimalist contemporary sofas to create an eclectic contrast, or recovered in a bold, modern fabric to bridge traditional and contemporary design.

Preserve antique upholstery by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading and degradation. Regular gentle vacuuming with a low-suction brush attachment helps remove dust without damaging fragile historic textiles.
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