$5,017
H 33.86 in W 29.73 in D 31.5 in
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
Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Coconut
French Napoleon III Crapaud (Tub) Chair circa 1860's
Located in London, GB
An excellent example of a Napoleon III French Crapaud (Tub) Chair, with a low rounded back and
Brass
$4,983
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style Slipper Chair in Soane Glazed Linen
Located in London, GB
comfort and longevity. This particular chair was made as a hybrid of both a slipper chair and crapaud
Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
$4,983
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style SlipperChair in Colefax Archive Glazed Linen
Located in London, GB
An antique French slipper chair from the Louis-Philippe period, circa 1830s, distinguished by its
Textile, Upholstery, Cotton, Beech
$665Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
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
Faux Leather
Crapaud Chair with Nobilis Fabric and Antique
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
Antique crapaud chair upholstered with fabric from Nobilis. An antique hand embroidered band from
Cotton
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
Cotton
Vintage Gingham Napoleon III Style Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
French Napolean III 'crapaud' style chairs. Crapaud chairs sit low to the ground and are perfectly
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of early 20th Century French armchairs. Commonly referred to as 'crapaud chairs' on turned
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 29 in D 26.25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
1880, the "Crapaud" chairs (or "toad" chairs) stand on tapered and fluted legs decorated with floral
Fabric, Walnut
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. Psychedelic flower
Fabric
A Pair of Elegant French Fauteuil Crapaud
Located in Hixson, TN
A Pair of Elegant French Fauteuil Crapaud. Wonderful light tan mohair fabric. Excellent condition.
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
Velvet
Vintage Pair of Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Seater-Lounge Seats-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
, rollable wooden legs, where a hint of golden color can still be seen in places. 2 beautiful Crapaud
Metal
Sold
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
Legs. 2 beautiful Crapaud Armchairs with pleasant seating Comfort - a real Eye-Catcher for your Home
Metal, Other
A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ARM CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Napoleon III "crapaud" upholstered arm chairs with gondola backs with rounded tops and
French 19th Century Set of Three Parlor Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A delightful set of three (3) 19th century French “fauteuil crapaud”, these Empire style chairs are
Velvet, Wood
Napoleon III Style Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III style pair of light blue tartan upholstered easy arm chairs or "fauteuil crapaud" with
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut "Crapaud" Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
1920, the "Crapaud" chairs (or "toad" chairs) stand on front cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Chair Fauteuil Crapaud Napoleon III French 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Fauteuil Crapaud French Napoleon III, circa 1890 Antique, 19th century Atypical form To recover
Upholstery
Crapaud Chair 'Elegant Ezra'
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chair Navajo is a crapaud chair. The first fully upholstered chair arose in the mid-19th century
Upholstery
Antique Crapaud Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous crapaud chairs. Reupholstered in vintage french sheets with original monogram and trim
Antique Crapaud Chair with Fabric of Pedroso & Osorio
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
Antique crapaud chair upholstered with fabric from Pedroso & Osorio. An antique handembroidered
Cotton
Crapaud Chair, 'Elegant Ezra'
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chair Elegant Ezra is a so called crapaud chair from the first half of the 20th century. Elegant
Cotton
Crapaud Chair 'Sweet Sami, ' Early-to-Mid-20th Century
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chair Sweet Sami is a so called crapaud chair from the first half of the 20th century. Sweet Sami
Cotton
Pair of Napoleon III "Crapaud" Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of French Napoleon III period upholstered "crapaud" armchairs with walnut legs, circa 1860
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Mid 19th century Slipper Chair in Soane Britain Cotton
By Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality mid 19th century bedroom or side chair in the manner of Holland and sons. Raised on tall turned mahogany front legs with outwards splayed rear legs and all with the or...
Mahogany
19th century nursing chair In Howe 36 Bourne Street Linen
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality 19th century bedroom or nursing chair attributed to Gillows c1860. Newly upholstered by us in Howe 36 Bourne Street - Cypress Linen 'Olive'. Raised on turned front le...
Beech
Susan Osbourne French Late 19th Century ‘Teddy Bear’ Armchair
Located in London, GB
This French 19th-century Teddy Bear Chair, originaly created as a comfortable drawing room chair. Its generously rounded arms and softly enveloping profile give the piece its distin...
Brass
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