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Napoleon III Curved Back French Sofa
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for sale €1,983     $2,153
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Napoleon III Curved Back French Sofa

19th century
Description

This is a very elegant and neat Napoleon III curved back sofa. Standing on elegantly turned ebonised legs complete with casters. The seat depth offers plenty of comfort to the sitter. Great quality and would make an ideal 2 seater sofa or end of bed sofa.

Height 90cm Width 150cm Depth 79cm Depth of seat 46cm Height of seat 42cm

(On our website) If you would like this sofa upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 8 metres of material. 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
90cm (35.43")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Napoleon III Curved Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1240816
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00003000
Description
This is a very elegant and neat Napoleon III curved back sofa. Standing on elegantly turned ebonised legs complete with casters. The seat depth offers plenty of comfort to the sitter. Great quality and would make an ideal 2 seater sofa or end of bed sofa.
fig 1. A nineteenth-century French Napoleon III sofa with a curved back, hessian covering, and turned dark timber legs on castors.
fig 1. Napoleon III Curved Back French Sofa

Height 90cm Width 150cm Depth 79cm Depth of seat 46cm Height of seat 42cm

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(On our website) If you would like this sofa upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu.
TallBoy Interiors

This would require 8 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Napoleon III Curved Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240816
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00003000
TallBoy Interiors
TallBoy Interiors
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French Napoleon III sofa with a curved back, hessian covering, and turned dark timber legs on castors.

Napoleon III Curved Back French Sofa

Archive II A nineteenth-century French Napoleon III sofa with a curved back, hessian covering, and turned dark timber legs on castors. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French Napoleon III sofa with a curved back, hessian covering, and turned dark timber legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French Napoleon III sofa with a curved back, hessian covering, and turned dark timber legs on castors. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French Napoleon III sofa with a curved back, hessian covering, and turned dark timber legs on castors. View V
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A nineteenth-century French Napoleon III sofa with a curved back, hessian covering, and turned dark timber legs on castors.
Napoleon III Curved back French sofa
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A nineteenth-century French Napoleon III sofa with a curved back, hessian covering, and turned dark timber legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialHessian, Calico, Timber, Brass
  • ColourWarm Beige
  • MotifsCurved backrest, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Barrel back silhouette
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

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Emerging during the Second French Empire (18521870), Napoleon III sofas are characterised by fully upholstered forms, comfortable padding, sweeping organic curves, and tub-back silhouettes designed for social conversation.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as beech or walnut, combined with hand-tied coil springs, horsehair upholstery stuffing, jute hessian webbing, and turned timber legs set on brass castors.

Authentic examples display hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, traditional natural filling materials like horsehair, original brass castors, and balanced proportions without the use of modern synthetic foam.

Pairing a curved silhouette with minimalist contemporary architecture creates visual balance, while natural linen or velvet upholstery allows the piece to integrate smoothly into French country or eclectic spaces.

Vacuum textile covers gently using a soft brush attachment, nourish unpainted timber legs with natural beeswax, and position the frame away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement.
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