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Pair of Napoleon III Squareback Armchairs in Green Ticking with Criss Cross Design
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Pair of Napoleon III Squareback Armchairs in Green Ticking with Criss Cross Design

19th century
Sold 8 May 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A pair of Napoleon III square-back armchairs upholstered in green ticking with a criss-cross design. The structured silhouette features gently rolled arms and a firm, supportive seat, raised on turned ebonised legs with castors. The vertical and diagonal striped fabric adds a distinctive contrast while retaining a traditional aesthetic. A well-proportioned and comfortable pair, reflecting classic French craftsmanship from the 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Napoleon III Squareback Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1127041
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45981
Description
A pair of Napoleon III square-back armchairs upholstered in green ticking with a criss-cross design.
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The structured silhouette features gently rolled arms and a firm, supportive seat, raised on turned ebonised legs with castors.
The Old Cinema

The vertical and diagonal striped fabric adds a distinctive contrast while retaining a traditional aesthetic. A well-proportioned and comfortable pair, reflecting classic French craftsmanship from the 19th century.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Napoleon III Squareback Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127041
Dealers Internal Ref
45981
The Old Cinema
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Archive I A matching pair of Napoleon III squareback armchairs upholstered in green and white striped ticking fabric with black turned wooden legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Napoleon III Squareback Armchairs in Green Ticking with Criss Cross Design

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A matching pair of Napoleon III squareback armchairs upholstered in green and white striped ticking fabric with black turned wooden legs.
Pair of Napoleon III Squareback Armchairs in Green Ticking With Criss Cross Design
Ref: SA1127041
A matching pair of Napoleon III squareback armchairs upholstered in green and white striped ticking fabric with black turned wooden legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialWood, Cotton Ticking
  • ColourSage Green and Off-White
  • MotifsSquare backrest, Ticking stripe upholstery, Turned wooden legs, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

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The Napoleon III style, popular during the Second French Empire, draws inspiration from various historical epochs, particularly Louis XIV, XV, and XVI designs, blending eclectic ornamentation with comfortable upholstery.

Authentic period frames are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like beech or walnut, often ebonised or polished, and traditionally hand-sprung using natural fibres, webbing, and horsehair stuffing.

Authentication involves examining the frame construction, hand-forged joinery, traditional webbing, and tool marks on the wood, alongside assessing the wear patterns and upholstery tacking techniques consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

These pieces function well as accent seating in contemporary living spaces, where their classic silhouettes and patterned textiles provide a textural contrast against minimalist or transitional decor.

Preservation requires keeping wooden frames away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping, while fabric upholstery should be regularly vacuumed with a soft brush attachment and professionally cleaned when necessary.
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