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Napoleon III French Scroll Back Slipper Chair
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Napoleon III French Scroll Back Slipper Chair

19th century
Description

A nice scroll back Napoleon III slipper chair, ideal fireside, bedroom or occasional chair. Seat depth 16 inches.

Width: 20 inches(51 cm)

Height: 33 inches (84 cm)

Depth: 26.5 inches (67 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
84cm (33.07")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1215755
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Description
A nice scroll back Napoleon III slipper chair, ideal fireside, bedroom or occasional chair. Seat depth 16 inches.

Width: 20 inches(51 cm)

Height: 33 inches (84 cm)

Depth: 26.5 inches (67 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
84cm (33.07")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215755
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A 19th-century French Napoleon III slipper chair featuring a scroll back, armless profile, exposed hessian seat, calico backrest, and dark turned legs on castors.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Napoleon III slipper chair featuring a scroll back, armless profile, exposed hessian seat, calico backrest, and dark turned legs on castors.

Napoleon III French Scroll Back Slipper Chair

Archive II A 19th-century French Napoleon III slipper chair featuring a scroll back, armless profile, exposed hessian seat, calico backrest, and dark turned legs on castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French Napoleon III slipper chair featuring a scroll back, armless profile, exposed hessian seat, calico backrest, and dark turned legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French Napoleon III slipper chair featuring a scroll back, armless profile, exposed hessian seat, calico backrest, and dark turned legs on castors. View IV
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Nikki Page Antiques

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Telephone 01622 815648 or 07836 662642
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Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French Napoleon III slipper chair featuring a scroll back, armless profile, exposed hessian seat, calico backrest, and dark turned legs on castors.
Napoleon III French scroll back slipper chair
Ref: SA1215755
A 19th-century French Napoleon III slipper chair featuring a scroll back, armless profile, exposed hessian seat, calico backrest, and dark turned legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSlipper Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialWood, Hessian, Calico, Brass
  • ColourNatural Beige
  • MotifsScroll back, Turned legs, Armless profile, Castors
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

This Napoleon III slipper chair dates from the nineteenth century and exemplifies traditional French design. The armless profile showcases a high scroll back upholstered in white calico, secured with brass tacks along the wooden frame, and an exposed natural beige hessian seat. The dark turned front legs stand on small metal castors, complemented by curved sabre back legs, while the frame itself displays a pale wooden finish. The chair measures 84 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 67 cm deep. Suitable for use in a bedroom, sitting room or by a fireside, this piece functions well as an occasional seat. The low profile and compact dimensions allow it to fit comfortably into various living spaces while retaining its historical character.

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Originating in mid-to-late 19th-century France during the Second Empire, a Napoleon III slipper chair, or chauffeuse, is characterised by a low, armless frame designed for dressing rooms. The scroll back feature incorporates a curved, padded top rail, often paired with turned front legs and sweeping rear legs.

These frames were typically crafted from hardwoods such as beech or walnut. Traditional upholstery construction relied on hand-tied steel coil springs, natural horsehair or fibre padding, webbed hessian bases, and calico under-covers.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut joinery, original brass or iron castors, heavy timber framework under the upholstery, and characteristic proportions with low seat heights and pronounced back scrolls.

Place the chair in a bedroom corner, dressing area, or alongside a hearth. Its compact, armless profile allows it to serve as an accent piece in smaller spaces without overpowering surrounding furnishings.

Keep exposed natural fibres and wood away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent dry rot or fading. Timber legs should be cleaned with a soft cloth and wax polish, avoiding chemical cleaners.
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