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Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet
Whites Antiques
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Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet

19th century
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Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet

A curated pairing for lovers of colour, craftsmanship, and conversation pieces

Origin: France & England, circa 1860–1880

Styles: Napoleon III armchair; Aesthetic Movement gypsy table

Materials:

Armchair: Original ebonised legs, recovered in Designers Guild purple velvet  

Table: Ebonised frame with turned legs, upholstered top in matching Designers Guild purple velvet

Condition: Both in good antique condition - structurally sound and ready for use

Dimensions:

Armchair: H 83cm (32.7") | SH 42cm (16.5") | W 76cm (29.9") | D 64cm (25.2")  

Table: H 71cm (28") | Diameter 54cm (21.25")

Delivery: Not included - Please use the Request Delivery Quote feature located next to the ‘Add to Basket’ tab before completing your order

This pairing unites two statement pieces in a single, harmonious vignette. The Napoleon III armchair offers the comfort and elegance of mid‑19th‑century French design, its deep purple velvet upholstery catching the light with a jewel‑like glow. The Aesthetic Movement gypsy table, with its ebonised frame and matching velvet top, echoes the chair’s richness while adding a note of English decorative flair.

Together, they create a ready‑made focal point - perfect for a reading nook, a bay window, or as a dramatic welcome in a hallway. Sustainably repurposed, they bring both history and longevity to a modern interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Velvet Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223539
Dealers Internal Reference
AG009a
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Description
Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet

A curated pairing for lovers of colour, craftsmanship, and conversation pieces

Origin: France & England, circa 1860–1880

fig 1. A Napoleon III armchair and matching Aesthetic Movement gypsy table upholstered in purple velvet with ebonised turned legs.
fig 1. Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet

Styles: Napoleon III armchair; Aesthetic Movement gypsy table

Materials:

Armchair: Original ebonised legs, recovered in Designers Guild purple velvet  

Table: Ebonised frame with turned legs, upholstered top in matching Designers Guild purple velvet

fig 2. A Napoleon III armchair and matching Aesthetic Movement gypsy table upholstered in purple velvet with ebonised turned legs.
fig 2. Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet

Condition: Both in good antique condition - structurally sound and ready for use

Dimensions:

Armchair: H 83cm (32.7") | SH 42cm (16.5") | W 76cm (29.9") | D 64cm (25.2")  

Table: H 71cm (28") | Diameter 54cm (21.25")

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Delivery: Not included - Please use the Request Delivery Quote feature located next to the ‘Add to Basket’ tab before completing your order.
Whites Antiques
fig 3. A Napoleon III armchair and matching Aesthetic Movement gypsy table upholstered in purple velvet with ebonised turned legs.
fig 3. Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet

This pairing unites two statement pieces in a single, harmonious vignette. The Napoleon III armchair offers the comfort and elegance of mid‑19th‑century French design, its deep purple velvet upholstery catching the light with a jewel‑like glow. The Aesthetic Movement gypsy table, with its ebonised frame and matching velvet top, echoes the chair’s richness while adding a note of English decorative flair.

Together, they create a ready‑made focal point - perfect for a reading nook, a bay window, or as a dramatic welcome in a hallway. Sustainably repurposed, they bring both history and longevity to a modern interior.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Napoleon III Velvet Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223539
Dealers Internal Ref
AG009a
Whites Antiques
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Archive I A Napoleon III armchair and matching Aesthetic Movement gypsy table upholstered in purple velvet with ebonised turned legs.

Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet

Archive II A Napoleon III armchair and matching Aesthetic Movement gypsy table upholstered in purple velvet with ebonised turned legs. View II
Archive III A Napoleon III armchair and matching Aesthetic Movement gypsy table upholstered in purple velvet with ebonised turned legs. View III
Archive IV A Napoleon III armchair and matching Aesthetic Movement gypsy table upholstered in purple velvet with ebonised turned legs. View IV
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Telephone 07717 321455
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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A Napoleon III armchair and matching Aesthetic Movement gypsy table upholstered in purple velvet with ebonised turned legs.
Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet
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A Napoleon III armchair and matching Aesthetic Movement gypsy table upholstered in purple velvet with ebonised turned legs.
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Originating in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, Napoleon III seating is characterised by fully upholstered frames that prioritise comfort, turned timber legs, brass castors, and low backrests designed for relaxed sitting rooms.

Frames were typically constructed from hardwoods such as beech or oak, stuffed with horsehair and coil springs, and finished with ebonised or polished legs fitted with brass wheel castors.

Authentic pieces feature hand-turned timber legs, brass castors often stamped with maker marks, bobbin turning on table legs, and traditional webbing or coil spring construction beneath modern reupholstery.

Place bold upholstered seating alongside minimalist contemporary neutral backdrop walls or within maximalist schemes featuring dark wood panelling, brass lighting, and patterned rugs.

Vacuum velvet gently with a soft brush attachment in the direction of the pile to prevent crushing, and wipe ebonised timber legs with a dry lint-free cloth to protect the surface finish.
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