19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs W/ Buttercream Ochre Velvet - A Pair

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A refined pair of 19th-century French Napoleon III crapaud armchairs, sourced in Provence, France. Handcrafted with solid frames, each chair … Read more A refined pair of 19th-century French Napoleon III crapaud armchairs, sourced in Provence, France. Handcrafted with solid frames, each chair embodies the classic “his and hers” silhouette - one slightly larger and more commanding, the other more petite -together forming a complementary set. The enveloping oval backs flow into scrolled arms and deep seats, offering comfort while maintaining the elegance of Second Empire design. Upholstered in the original buttercream-ochre velvet, the chairs display a soft cut-pile texture with tonal depth, finished with tailored piping and discreet hand stitching. Full bullion-fringe skirts conceal turned ebonized legs, adding a note of decorative luxury. Structurally sound, the pair presents with age-appropriate wear and fading to the velvet, consistent with their history and character.

- Origin: Provence, France

- Period: Mid 19th Century

- Materials: Hardwood, Velvet, Bullion fringe skirt, Paint

- Dimensions: Her chair: W 28.75" x D 31" H 33.25"/ Seat dimensions: W 18.75" x D 20.5" x H 16"/ Arm height 20.37"

His chair: W 29.75" x D 31.5" x H 34"/ Seat dimensions: W 19" x D 20.5" x H 16" / Arm height 21.5"

- Condition: The chairs have been structurally restored. Original velvet shows age-appropriate wear with mellowed pile, light fading, and scattered marks See less