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Description

A Napoleon III upholstered armchair. In excellent condition. Re-upholstered and covered in fawn coloured fine linen. Shaped ebonized legs.

Height of seat 38 cm

Width of seat 62 cm

Overall width 70 cm

Depth of seat 46 cm

Height of the back from the floor 80 cm

Overall depth 71 cm

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Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Upholstered French Armchair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

80cm (31.50")

Width

70cm (27.56")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1052938

Dealers Internal Reference

6198

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Description

A Napoleon III upholstered armchair. In excellent condition. Re-upholstered and covered in fawn coloured fine linen. Shaped ebonized legs.

Height of seat 38 cm

Width of seat 62 cm

Overall width 70 cm

Depth of seat 46 cm

Height of the back from the floor 80 cm

Overall depth 71 cm

OVERSEAS buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Upholstered French Armchair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

80cm (31.50")

Width

70cm (27.56")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1052938

Dealers Internal Ref

6198

About the Dealer

The Antique Partnership

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

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United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialBeech, Cotton, Horsehair
ColourTaupe
MotifsRounded backrest, Cabriole legs, Upholstered arms
SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

FAQs

French upholstered armchairs developed through various royal periods, often featuring fully upholstered bodies designed for comfort and elegance in salons and boudoirs.

Traditional construction typically involves solid hardwood frames such as beech or walnut, paired with horsehair stuffing, coil springs, and high-quality textile upholstery.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the joinery techniques, timber ageing, hand-forged fixings, and traditional upholstery methods beneath the fabric layer.

Pairing the classic curves of the chair with minimalist contemporary furnishings creates a balanced aesthetic that highlights the piece as a focal accent.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming of the fabric, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and treating the exposed wooden frame with appropriate beeswax.