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Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Chairs for Upholstery
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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.

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SA1215796
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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
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SA1215796
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2015
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A pair of antique French Napoleon III upholstered armchairs featuring a feather-patterned velvet textile and heavy tassel fringe along the lower base.
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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

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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
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A pair of antique French Napoleon III upholstered armchairs featuring a feather-patterned velvet textile and heavy tassel fringe along the lower base.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialVelvet, Timber, Passementerie
  • ColourOchre Yellow
  • MotifsFeather pattern velvet, Tassel fringe skirt, Rolled arms, Fully upholstered frame
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 81 cm (32 in)

This nineteenth-century pair of Napoleon III armchairs represents traditional French seating, offering fully upholstered frames with rolled arms and high backs. The timber structures are covered in ochre yellow velvet featuring a multicoloured feather pattern, finished along the lower bases with heavy tassel fringe skirts. Both chairs show visible wear to the textile consistent with age and previous use, and the foam stuffed seats are ready for complete re-upholstery. Measuring 94 cm high by 79 cm wide and 81 cm deep, these pieces provide comfortable proportions for living rooms or studies. Placed together in a reception room, library, or bedroom, these armchairs introduce a classic nineteenth-century aesthetic to interior schemes. The traditional silhouettes and patterned upholstery work well within period country houses or formal town residences. Re-covering the seats allows customization of the fabric to suit existing colour palettes while retaining the original form. These armchairs function effectively as a matching pair flanking a fireplace, console table, or sofa within a main sitting area.

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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.
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