Deconstructed Napoleon III Chaise

France, 19th Century

$1,995

Antique Hard To Find One-Of-A-Kind

Does it get more French than this? Found just outside Vauvert, this Napoleon III chaise has been stripped back to its raw cotton muslin, proudly revealing the hand-tied springs, stitched edges, and the craft that once lived beneath ornate upholstery. It’s the kind of honesty Sylvie loves, left bare and reduced to its essential form. Horsehair padding peeks through here and there, a reminder of the meticulous nineteenth-century methods that shaped seats like this. Sylvie likes to tuck hers into a quiet corner where it becomes an invitation to slow down, stretch out, and claim a moment of real rest in the middle of modern life.

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

Age:: 19th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood with metal hardware and upholstery
Dimensions:: 34.5" H x 29.5" W x 59.0" D; Seat height: 16.5"

Notes from Sylvie:

The cotton muslin is in fine shape with only very minimal discoloration. The nails used to hold the muslin in place are slightly rusted and the horse hair used to pad the chair pokes out every now and then. As with many antiques, this piece may show gentle repairs, cracks, scratches, holes, years worth of patina, and stains - just the way we like it.

All items are final sale.