A chaise that shows its bones in the best possible way! This Napoleon III chaise longue reveals the craft of 19th century French upholstery, where deep tufting, horsehair stuffing, and hand-set upholstery nails created the plush silhouettes associated with the period’s salons and boudoirs. Traditionally these chairs were fully upholstered in velvet or silk, but this example has been left partially deconstructed, exposing its muslin cotton layers and the structure beneath. The seat and back are covered in slightly different muslin tones, with the horsehair and tacking visible along the frame, offering a rare look at the craftsmanship normally hidden beneath the final fabric. Sylvie loves pieces like this in their “underwear,” where the raw materials and honest construction become part of the beauty.
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