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Pair of Napoleon III Hessian Tub Chairs
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Pair of Napoleon III Hessian Tub Chairs

19th century
Sold 10 October 2026 · TallBoy Interiors
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These are a lovely pair of Napoleon III tub chairs. A classic French design that is ultimately ageless and works in a huge number of interiors. The size of these examples is generous without dominating so they remain very practical but don't take over a space.

Measurements Height 80cm Width 76cm Depth 77cm Depth of seat 50cm Height of seat 37cm

(On our website) If you would like these chairs upholstered please click yes in the upholstery menu. These would require 10 metres of material (5m per chair). You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated these Napoleon III Tub Chairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
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SA1235246
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Description
These are a lovely pair of Napoleon III tub chairs. A classic French design that is ultimately ageless and works in a huge number of interiors.
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The size of these examples is generous without dominating so they remain very practical but don't take over a space.
TallBoy Interiors
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century French Napoleon III tub chairs with natural hessian upholstery and dark turned wooden legs.
fig 1. Pair of Napoleon III Hessian Tub Chairs

Measurements Height 80cm Width 76cm Depth 77cm Depth of seat 50cm Height of seat 37cm

(On our website) If you would like these chairs upholstered please click yes in the upholstery menu. These would require 10 metres of material (5m per chair). You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated these Napoleon III Tub Chairs to the 19th Century.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235246
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002969
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A pair of 19th-century French Napoleon III tub chairs with natural hessian upholstery and dark turned wooden legs.
Pair of Napoleon III hessian tub chairs
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A pair of 19th-century French Napoleon III tub chairs with natural hessian upholstery and dark turned wooden legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialHessian, Hardwood, Cotton
  • ColourNatural Beige
  • MotifsCurved barrel back, Turned front legs, Deconstructed upholstery
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 77 cm (30 in)

These 19th-century French Napoleon III tub chairs embody a classic French Chateau style with deconstructed upholstery and curved barrel backs. The frames utilise natural beige hessian fabric paired with white cotton seat cushions, supported on dark turned wooden legs. Visible details include exposed wooden structural elements, visible tacking along the seat edges, and smoothly curved arms that transition into the rounded backrest. Each chair measures 80 cm high by 76 cm wide by 77 cm deep. Such seating provides comfortable resting spots in a living room, study, or bedroom. Their understated silhouette suits both traditional and contemporary interiors. The neutral tones blend harmoniously with existing colour schemes while offering practical seating options for daily use.

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Napoleon III furniture, originating in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, is known for eclectic revival styles, dark or ebonised wood turnings, compact proportions, and fully upholstered comfortable profiles such as tub and crapaud chairs.

Frames were typically crafted from solid beech or oak timbers, fitted with iron coil springs, horsehair or webbing padding, and finished with decorative turned wood legs that were frequently stained or ebonised.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved joinery, original wood turnings with natural age patination, period-appropriate hand-stitching along the upholstery underside, and heavy hardwood framing.

Deconstructed or hessian-upholstered tub chairs provide rich texture, allowing them to balance crisp modern architecture, minimal linen sofa arrangements, or rustic neutral schemes.

Vacuum natural hessian gently using a soft brush attachment to remove dust, treat spot spills immediately with a dry cloth, and apply natural beeswax to the timber legs to maintain wood moisture.
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