0
14,354  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 36  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1215796
FOR SALE
£950
Email Buy
Save
Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Chairs for Upholstery
Nikki Page Antiques
for sale €1,112     $1,207
£950
Nikki Page Antiques

Nikki Page Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jul 2015
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1215796
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Chairs for Upholstery

19th century
Description

French pair of Napoleon III chairs, 19th Century. Foam stuffed seats, priced accordingly, for upholstery. Seat depth 21 inches.

Width: 31 inches (79 cm)

Height: 37 inches (94 cm)

Depth: 32 inches (81 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
94cm (37.01")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated these Napoleon III Upholstered Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215796
Dealers Notes

Decorative antiques to fall in love with ….

Dress your home with something beautiful ….

Description
French pair of Napoleon III chairs, 19th Century. Foam stuffed seats, priced accordingly, for upholstery. Seat depth 21 inches.

Width: 31 inches (79 cm)

Height: 37 inches (94 cm)

Depth: 32 inches (81 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
94cm (37.01")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated these Napoleon III Upholstered Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215796
Nikki Page Antiques
Nikki Page Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Nikki Page Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of antique French Napoleon III upholstered armchairs featuring a feather-patterned velvet textile and heavy tassel fringe along the lower base.
1 / 3
Archive I A pair of antique French Napoleon III upholstered armchairs featuring a feather-patterned velvet textile and heavy tassel fringe along the lower base.

Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Chairs for Upholstery

Archive II A pair of antique French Napoleon III upholstered armchairs featuring a feather-patterned velvet textile and heavy tassel fringe along the lower base. View II
Archive III A pair of antique French Napoleon III upholstered armchairs featuring a feather-patterned velvet textile and heavy tassel fringe along the lower base. View III
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Nikki Page Antiques

Nikki Page Antiques
Telephone 01622 815648 or 07836 662642
Location
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/npage
Verified Since Jul 2015
Items For Sale 158
Items Sold 1
Nikki Page Antiques
Nikki Page Antiques
Verified Since Jul 2015
View Dealer Info
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/npage
Verified
Jul 2015
For Sale
158
Sold
1
A pair of antique French Napoleon III upholstered armchairs featuring a feather-patterned velvet textile and heavy tassel fringe along the lower base.
Antique French pair of Napoleon III chairs for upholstery
Ref: SA1215796
A pair of antique French Napoleon III upholstered armchairs featuring a feather-patterned velvet textile and heavy tassel fringe along the lower base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Originating during the Second French Empire (18521870), Napoleon III furniture is defined by eclectic historical revivalism, dark painted or ebonised woods, rich upholstery, and elaborate trimmings. Armchairs from this period frequently feature fully padded frames where the underlying structural timber is entirely concealed.

These armchairs were constructed using solid timber internal frames, typically beech or pine, coiled steel spring seats, and natural fillings such as horsehair and jute webbing. The exteriors were upholstered in heavy textiles, including patterned velvet, damask, or brocade, finished with decorative passementerie and tassel fringe.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy internal timber frames, hand-tied coil springs, original webbed underside construction, and low-slung, fully upholstered profiles. The presence of traditional passementerie, brass castors hidden beneath skirted fringe, and hand-stitched horsehair padding further indicates 19th-century French origins.

Designers frequently position a pair of low-profile Napoleon III armchairs opposite a modern minimalist sofa to create textural contrast. Re-upholstering the frames in contemporary plain linen, boucle, or mohair retains the historic silhouette while integrating the seating into neutral contemporary interiors.

Maintain velvet upholstery by regularly vacuuming with a soft brush attachment along the direction of the pile to remove dust. Prevent direct exposure to sunlight to avoid fabric fading, and consult a professional textile conservator or specialist upholsterer for cleaning deep stains or repairing original fringe work.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories