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Pair of Napoleon III Spoon Back Armchairs
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Pair of Napoleon III Spoon Back Armchairs

19th century
Description

These are a very pretty pair of Napoleon III spoon back armchairs. Another classic French design that lends itself to a huge amount of interiors. The scroll arms and cabriole legs give this pair a real elegance and the generous seat with lumber support in the back makes these extremely comfy.

Measurements Height 86cm Width 78cm 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated these Napoleon III Spoon Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1238219
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00002995
Description
These are a very pretty pair of Napoleon III spoon back armchairs. Another classic French design that lends itself to a huge amount of interiors.
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The scroll arms and cabriole legs give this pair a real elegance and the generous seat with lumber support in the back makes these extremely comfy.
TallBoy Interiors
fig 1. A pair of antique Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in cream calico, featuring spoon-shaped backs, scrolled armrests, and dark cabriole front legs.
fig 1. Pair of Napoleon III Spoon Back Armchairs

Measurements Height 86cm Width 78cm 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.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated these Napoleon III Spoon Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238219
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002995
TallBoy Interiors
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A pair of antique Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in cream calico, featuring spoon-shaped backs, scrolled armrests, and dark cabriole front legs.
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Archive I A pair of antique Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in cream calico, featuring spoon-shaped backs, scrolled armrests, and dark cabriole front legs.

Pair of Napoleon III Spoon Back Armchairs

Archive II A pair of antique Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in cream calico, featuring spoon-shaped backs, scrolled armrests, and dark cabriole front legs. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in cream calico, featuring spoon-shaped backs, scrolled armrests, and dark cabriole front legs. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in cream calico, featuring spoon-shaped backs, scrolled armrests, and dark cabriole front legs. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in cream calico, featuring spoon-shaped backs, scrolled armrests, and dark cabriole front legs. View V
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A pair of antique Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in cream calico, featuring spoon-shaped backs, scrolled armrests, and dark cabriole front legs.
Pair of Napoleon III spoon back armchairs
Ref: SA1238219
A pair of antique Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in cream calico, featuring spoon-shaped backs, scrolled armrests, and dark cabriole front legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialCalico, Linen, Timber, Hessian
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsSpoon back, Cabriole legs, Scroll arms, Deconstructed upholstery
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 77 cm (30 in)

This pair of nineteenth century Napoleon III armchairs is designed in a classic French style. The frames are constructed from timber and upholstered in cream calico and linen, complemented by exposed brown hessian on the outer sides. Each chair has a spoon-shaped back, scroll arms, a generous seat, and dark cabriole front legs that show signs of age and wear. The dimensions measure 86 cm high by 78 cm wide by 77 cm deep. These armchairs suit a living room, drawing room, or bedroom as a practical seating option. They integrate easily into traditional or modern interior schemes, providing comfortable lounging with lumbar support. The deconstructed upholstery finish offers a relaxed aesthetic while retaining classic nineteenth century proportions. They stand ready for everyday use or custom re-upholstery to match specific interior decor requirements.

FAQs

Emerging in France during the Second Empire (18521870), Napoleon III armchairs are characterised by comfortably padded frames, rounded spoon-shaped backs, and short turned or cabriole legs, offering ergonomic support and soft contours.

Authentic 19th-century French armchairs typically feature solid hardwood internal frames, steel coil springs, hand-stitched horsehair or coconut fibre padding, heavy jute Hessian backing, and turned walnut or ebonised timber legs.

Look for hand-carved hardwood frames, traditional upholstery construction methods such as brass tacking and webbing, natural fibre filling, and characteristic low, spoon-shaped backs paired with short front cabriole legs.

Pair these classic curved silhouettes with minimalist modern sofas to create visual contrast, or place them in neutral linen upholstery within a contemporary bedroom, reading nook, or living space to add historical texture.

Keep timber legs clear of direct heat sources and vacuum the fabric gently using a soft brush attachment. Professional upholstery cleaning using low-moisture dry methods is recommended to preserve sensitive natural fabrics and internal fillings.
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