Napoleon III Armchair

France, 20th Century

$995

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Sylvie Favorite

You can tell a Napoleon III chair by its legs, short and turned at the front and set on little brass casters so it could be rolled across a salon. Found in Avignon, this one has them, below a deep, curving back and rolled arms upholstered in soft blue, the whole chair built for sinking into. Under Napoleon III, in the 1850s and 60s, French seating grew plump and comfortable with the new coil spring, and those small casters meant a chair was never fixed in place but wheeled wherever the conversation went. Sylvie rolls it up beside a window with a small table at its arm, a chair to read in through a long afternoon with the light coming in.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 20th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood & Upholstery
Dimensions:: 35.25" H x 29.25" W x 25.25" D; Seat height: 15.5"

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The chair shows minor chipping to the wooden legs and some gentle sun fading on the fabric. The wheels on the feet function properly, and the chair is in very good condition overall, with just the little signs of age we love to see.

All items are final sale.