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
French Crapaud Slipper Chairs in Fortuny Damask, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of elegant French " Crapaud " ( toad ) style slipper chairs. Featuring gracefully curved dark stained wood cabriole legs and upholstery in a vibrant orange and slate blue damask...
Fabric, Wood
English Boudoir Chair in Crapaud Manner, Tufted Back with Ruffle Skirt C.1980
Located in London, GB
Boudoir Slipper Chair in the Crapaud Manner, Tufted Back with Ruffle Skirt, 1980s A thoroughly charming low boudoir chair in the Victorian crapaud tradition, produced in the 1980s a...
Satin, Upholstery
Pair of Napoleon III 19th Century French Giltwood Crapaud (toad) Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional and highly decorative pair of late 19th-century French Crapaud (Toad) chair, masterfully marrying classical European opulence with a contemporary, curated aesthetic.
Giltwood
Napoleon III / Second Empire Metal Frame Crapaud c1850-65
Located in London, GB
This Napoleon III metal frame Crapaud with fluted / scalloped back panels and rounded for on the front was indicative of an elected style between the 1850's & 60's.
Burlap, Cotton, Calico, Natural Fiber, Beech
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. This beautiful...
Brass
19th C French Salon Chair & Ottoman in Meadow Flower by Christopher Hodsoll
By Christopher Hosdoll
Located in London, GB
Its broad seat, embracing rolled arms and relaxed silhouette recall the celebrated crapaud chairs of the Second Empire, a distinctly French form prized for its inviting comfort.
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut
$657Sale 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.
Faux Leather
Antique French Napoleon III 'Crapaud' Tub Chair in Moss Green Velvet
By Saint Honore Les Bains
Located in London, GB
This exceptional mid-19th-century Crapaud (toad) chair is a quintessential example of Second Empire French upholstery.
Brass
Crapaud Chair with Nobilis Fabric and Antique
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
Antique crapaud chair upholstered with fabric from Nobilis.
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 with a new kelim fabric Sense from the brand Pedroso & Osorio 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 sized for use an accent chairs in a bedroom or living room.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Commonly referred to as 'crapaud chairs' on turned ebonised legs and castors.
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
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant pair of antique fauteuils; crafted in France circa 1880, the "Crapaud" chairs (or "toad" chairs) stand on tapered and fluted legs deco...
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.
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 condition. Casters under the two front feet. The two feet on the wall side are curved ...
Velvet
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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 softly rounded, fully upholstered form and intimate scale. Designed for comfort rath...
Textile, Upholstery, Cotton, Beech
Vintage Pair of Toad Armchairs-Crapaud Seater-Lounge Seats-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Gorgeous Set of 2 Toad Armchairs - Lounge Seats from the 50s Completely upholstered with fine ,authentic Fabric, with colorful woven floral Motifs in curry and dark mostard. These ar...
Metal
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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
Gorgeous Set of 2 Toad Armchairs - Lounge Seats from the 50s Completely upholstered with fine ,authentic designet Velvet Fabric, in moss green-gold and orange. These armchairs are ex...
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 turned forelegs on casters
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 affectionately named after their resemblance to a toad but in the current gold vel...
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 buttoned spoon backrest.
Fabric, Wood
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H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 32.29 in
Set of 2 French Vintage Crapaud Seater-Lounge Seater-Boudoir Chairs-50s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Gorgeous Set of 2 Crapaud Chairs - Lounge Seats from the 50s Completely upholstered with fine - authentic designet Velvet Fabric, with elegant patterns in cream, gold, beige and cara...
Metal
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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
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant pair of antique armchairs; crafted in France circa 1920, the "Crapaud" chairs (or "toad" chairs) stand on front cabriole legs decorate...
Fabric, Walnut
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 integrated arms in keeping with the proportions of the period.
Brass
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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
Tehy were made to a far higher quality than most chairs today hence the comfort and longevity. This particular chair was made as a hybrid of both a slipper chair and crapaud (tub ch...
Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
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 in fabric of your choice to suit your interior Sound and solid, the upholstery has...
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 detail.
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.
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.
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.
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
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