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Napoleon III French Chair
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Napoleon III French Chair

19th century
Description

19th Century French Napoleon III chair. Seat depth 21 inches.

Width: 32 inches (81 cm)

Height: 36 inches (91 cm)

Depth: 32.5 inches (83 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
91cm (35.83")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

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

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SA1215792
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Description
19th Century French Napoleon III chair. Seat depth 21 inches.

Width: 32 inches (81 cm)

Height: 36 inches (91 cm)

Depth: 32.5 inches (83 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
91cm (35.83")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1215792
Nikki Page Antiques
Nikki Page Antiques
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An antique French Napoleon III high-back armchair upholstered in natural hessian and calico with ebonised turned front legs.
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An antique French Napoleon III high-back armchair upholstered in natural hessian and calico with ebonised turned front legs.
Napoleon III French chair
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An antique French Napoleon III high-back armchair upholstered in natural hessian and calico with ebonised turned front legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialHessian, Calico, Beech, Steel
  • ColourNatural Tan
  • MotifsHigh backrest, Scroll arms, Turned ebonised legs, Tufted stitching
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

This nineteenth-century French Napoleon III armchair is an antique seating piece reflecting classic European design. The construction combines natural hessian and calico upholstery over a beech frame, complemented by ebonised turned front legs and steel upholstery tacks lining the base of the seat. The high backrest features vertical tufted stitching with exposed internal padding lines, while the outward-curving scroll arms show exposed timber framing and structural tacking along the outer sides. The timber legs are turned with ring-and-baluster details and finished in black. The piece measures 91 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 83 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this chair suits a living room, study, or bedroom as a reading seat or statement chair. The exposed raw hessian and calico provide a neutral, rustic palette that integrates into both traditional and minimalist spaces. The generous proportions offer comfortable everyday seating while displaying the interior construction of antique upholstery.

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Originating during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III in mid-19th century France, this style is defined by padded comfort, buttoned upholstery, and comfortable silhouettes supported by short, turned or ebonised wooden legs.

These chairs typically feature solid hardwood frames, coiled steel springs, webbed jute support, horsehair or vegetable fibre padding, and hessian under-upholstery prior to receiving a final decorative textile layer.

Authentic pieces display hand-stitched hessian webbing, organic stuffing materials, hand-turned timber legs with original brass castors, and evidence of hand-tacked upholstery frame construction.

It can serve as a focal point in a contemporary living room or bedroom, where its textured hessian and classical frame contrast against minimalist architecture or neutral linen furnishings.

Vacuum the fabric gently using a soft brush attachment, keep the frame out of direct sunlight to prevent fiber degradation, and nourish exposed wooden legs with neutral beeswax.
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