French Low Back Armchair 19th Century

Name: Low Back French Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240408
Price: 665 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleFrench Napoleon III
MaterialWalnut, Fabric, Brass
ColourCream
MotifsDeep button tufting, Cabriole legs, Low-slung backrest, Brass castors
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

This nineteenth-century antique French low back chair stands on dark polished wooden cabriole legs fitted with small metal castors. The piece is upholstered in a pale cream fabric, featuring deep button tufting across the curved backrest and two small patches on the seat. The frame exposes exposed wooden trim around the base with visible tack pins securing the upholstery material. Measuring 74 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 79 cm deep, the compact seating unit fits comfortably in a living room, bedroom, or reading nook. A user positions the armchair beside a fireplace or writing desk for relaxed seating within a traditional interior space today.

FAQs

A crapaud chair is a nineteenth-century French low-back armchair designed with deep button tufting and an upholstered frame, offering low-slung seating tailored for boudoirs and drawing rooms.

Traditional construction features a solid timber internal frame, often carved from walnut or beech, filled with natural materials such as horsehair and hemp webbing, and supported by hand-tied coil springs.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-carved cabriole front legs, original brass castors, hand-stitched webbing underneath, and irregularity in the hand-turned timber elements.

These low-profile armchairs function effectively as accent seating in modern bedrooms, dressing areas, or living room nooks, bringing soft lines and historical texture to clean contemporary schemes.

Preserve the frame and fabric by keeping the chair away from direct sunlight and heat sources, vacuuming the upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment, and treating timber legs with natural beeswax.

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