$6,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Napoleon III French Crapaud Armchairs Boucle Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Napoleon III French Tufted Crapaud armchairs. Walnut frame fully restored, newly upholstered in bouclé.
Bouclé
French Napoleon III Crapaud Armchair in Red and White Ticking Stripe, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A late 19th-century French Napoleon III crapaud armchair, circa 1870. The beechwood frame is traditionally constructed with sound hand-joinery and retains its excellent, original lo...
Iron
1870s French Napoleon III Floral Striped Velvet Crapaud Armchair
By Maison Krieger
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally elegant French Napoleon III Crapaud (toad) armchair, circa 1875, designed in the distinctive style of the celebrated Parisian workshop Maison Krieger.
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III 'Crapaud' Tub Chair in Moss Green Velvet
By Saint Honore Les Bains
Located in London, GB
France, 1860s. Attributed to a Parisian Atelier, Faubourg Saint-Antoine District. This exceptional mid-19th-century Crapaud (toad) chair is a quintessential example of Second Empir...
Brass
Pair of French 1920s Fauteuils Crapaud with Cream Upholstery, on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French fauteuils crapaud from circa 1920 with cream upholstery, fringes and casters on the front legs. Born in France circa 1920, this exquisite pair of fauteuils crapaud e...
Brass
Napoleon III French Deep Button-Back Crapaud Chair, Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in London, GB
A finely proportioned French deep button-back 'Crapaud' chair of the Napoleon III period, circa 1850–60, exhibiting the enveloping comfort and sculptural upholstery characteristic of...
Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Coconut
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chair Fauteuil Crapaud Toad Chair Napoleon III Style French circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Fauteuil Crapaud French Napoleon III, circa 1960 This little arm chair wil be perfect in a dressing or a bedroom. Atypical form Red skai Shipping: 49 / 45 / 72 cm 6.4 kg.
Faux Leather
$1,069
French Armchair
Located in London, England
French " crapaud " single armchair. Circa 1890.
Beech
$2,838Sale Price / set|25% Off
French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
Located in Miami, FL
The upholstered pouffe, or footstool, appeared, along with the angle sofa and unusual chairs for intimate conversations between two persons (Le confident) or three people (Le indiscr...
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchair recovered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III crapaud armchair. Covered in sand coloured 100% cotton velvet textile on stain...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Antique French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchair recovered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III crapaud armchair. Covered in sand coloured 100% cotton velvet textile on stain...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 29.93 in
Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchairs in corduroy textile
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable pair of original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III crapaud armchairs. Reupholstered in yellow coloured 100% cotton cordur...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 37.01 in
Crapaud Chair with Fabric from Pedroso & Osorio and Antique Suzani Fabric
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
This chair is a crapaud chair. The chair is adjusted to Momiq Design and is covered at the front with a new kelim fabric Sense from the brand Pedroso & Osorio at the front. The back ...
Cotton
20th Century French Pink Velvet Crapaud Armchair
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French pink velvet crapaud armchair with fringes. Very good condition.
Velvet
20th Century French Yellow Velvet Crapaud Armchair, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French yellow velvet crapaud armchair from the 1940s. Very comfortable.
Velvet
20th Century French Yellow Velvet Crapaud Armchair, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French yellow velvet crapaud armchair from the 1940s. Very comfortable.
Velvet
Pair of French Crapaud Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of late 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchairs with wide wide generous seats raised on turned ebony legs.
Velvet, Oak
20th Century French Green Moire Fabric Crapaud Armchair, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French green Moire fabric crapaud armchair from the 1940s. Delicate upholstered work made by a French upholsterer.
Fabric
20th Century French Pair of Red Velvet Crapaud Armchair, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French pair of red velvet crapaud armchair from the 1950s. Very good condition.
Velvet
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H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Pair of 1940's "crapaud" Armchairs Reupholstered with Art Nouveau Velvet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice pair of 1940's "crapaud" armchairs which have been reupholstered in the past (bought as is) with a beautiful velvet fabric with art nouveau floral prints, solid wood legs.
Velvet, Wood
Napoleon III Style Velvet Crapaud Armchair, Provence, 1940
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant French mid-20th century Napoleon III style crapaud armchair, sourced in Provence, France. The chair presents the enveloping silhouette typical of the style, with a rounded...
Velvet, Hardwood
Napoleon III Style Velvet Crapaud Armchairs, Provence, 1940
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant pair of French mid-20th century Napoleon III style crapaud armchairs, sourced in Provence, France. The chairs present the enveloping silhouette typical of the style, with ...
Velvet, Hardwood
Exquisite Pair of Napoleon III Era Crapaud Armchairs -1X09
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in the charm of yesteryear with this delightful pair of Napoleon III period crapaud armchairs. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these armchairs exude elegance and...
Silk, Wood
French Crapaud's Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Hixson, TN
French Crapaud's with Ottoman. Very nice gondola backs with rounded tops and heavy fringe covering the base. Accented with the tassels on the arms and a slight tufted back. ottoma...
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H 28.75 in W 28 in D 26.5 in
French Napoleon III Style Crapaud Armchairs in Golden Yellow Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant pair of French mid-20th century Napoleon III style crapaud armchairs, sourced in Provence, France. The chairs present the enveloping silhouette typical of the style, with ...
Velvet, Hardwood
20th Century French Pair of Flower Fabric Armchair
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice pair of French Crapaud armchair made with a nice flower fabric.
Fabric
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H 31.5 in W 30 in D 28.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs W/ Golden Ochre Mohair - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of 19th-century French Napoleon III crapaud armchairs, sourced in Paris. Each chair is handcrafted with a solid wood frame and features the classic low, enveloping cra...
Mohair, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Pair of Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Seater-Lounge Seats-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Hidden under the fringes, the armchairs stand on 4 sturdy, rollable wooden legs, where a hint of golden color can still be seen in places. 2 beautiful Crapaud Armchairs with pleasant...
Metal
20th Century, French Living Room Set, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century, French living room set with one sofa and two "Crapaud" armchairs from the 1940s. Very nice golden color.
Fabric
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H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 32.29 in
Set of 2 Vintage Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Lounge Seater-Napoleon III Style-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Hidden under the fringes, the armchairs stand on 4 sturdy Legs. 2 beautiful Crapaud Armchairs with pleasant seating Comfort - a real Eye-Catcher for your Home.
Metal, Other
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H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 27.96 in
Fauteuil style crapaud vintage en tissu floral à franges des années 50 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Beau fauteuil vintage des années 50 60, style crapaud ; assise, dossier et accoudoirs en tissu fleuri d’origine, motif végétal et printanier avec feuilllages, fleurs et papillons à d...
Fabric
PAIR OF NAPOLEON III CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Napoleon III upholstered "crapaud" (toad) armchairs with turned legs, gondola back and rounded top; newly upholstered
20th Century French Gold Velvet Crapaud Lounge Armchair, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful crapaud chaise longue in golden velvet and its fringes from the 1950s. In good condition. Casters under the two front feet. The two feet on the wall side are curved ...
Velvet
1950's Set of Crapaud Cocktail Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Crapaud Cocktail Lounge Armchair Fauteuil set. Made in France, 1950's.
Fabric
Green "Crapaud" Armchair, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Green "crapaud" armchair with fringes from the 1940s. Very comfortable.
20th Century French Green Moire Fabric Crapaud Armchair, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French green Moire fabric crapaud armchair from the 1940s. Delicate upholstered work made by a French upholsterer.
Fabric
Pair of Crapaud armchairs in navy blue ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of late 19th century Napoleon III Crapaud armchairs with wide generous seats raised on turned legs.
Upholstery, Beech
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