19th Century Upholstered Flemish Arm Chair from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut Flemish arm chair from France. This is a lovely Flemish armchair made from
Linen, Walnut
$15,000 / set
H 38.25 in W 27.25 in D 25 in
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful pair of French Napoleon III open arm chairs are made of mahogany in the Empire
Bronze, Gold
Pair of French Napoleon III Tufted Arm Chairs in Gold Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of French Napoleon III armchairs from the late 19th century, offering both comfort
Upholstery
$13,500 / set
H 38.5 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
French Empire Revival, Bronze, Mahogany, Tapestry, Armchairs, France, 19th c.
Located in Manhasset, NY
of Napoleon lll Arm Chairs. Each mahogany chair decorated with exceptional dore bronze mounts
Bronze
Arm Chair/ Napoleon III, French Style Chair, Original Design
Located in Harrisburg, PA
beige. It is rated for hard wear. The chair comes with two full arm covers tailored to look exactly
Unavailable
Napoleon III Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Restored Napoleon III Arm Chair.
Upholstery
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs, France 1880, freshly upholstered in heavy linen, black ebonized
Linen
Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Napoleon Arm Chairs, new upholstery
Oak, Silk
Napoleon III Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Price is for each. Height 2 is the seat height. Original paint in kind of a blue/balck color.
Wood
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs Circa 1850 restored, New Muslin.
Wood, Muslin
1900s, Velvet Jacquard French Napoleon III Arm Club Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Napoleon lll chair. This chair is totally reupholstered with a grey velvet jacquard
Velvet
Pair of 19thC Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very comfortable pair of curved back Napoleon III arm chairs. The back of the chairs are
1900s, Pair of Velvet Jacquard French Napoleon III Arm Club Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair of Napoleon lll chairs in grey velvet with black legs on wheels. They are in a very
Velvet
Pair of French 19thC Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish pair of Napoleon III chairs. The back slants back slightly allowing for a very
Wood
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of handsome Napoleon III upholstered arm chairs, covered in linen, with turned front legs on
Pair Carved Gilt Wood Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1850s Napoleon III arm chairs have carved and gilded frames with decorative floral carvings
Giltwood, Upholstery
1950's Set of Crapaud Cocktail Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
print in orange toned fabric on these all original side chairs. Both are all original and in very good
Fabric
19th c. French Napoleon III Pair Spool Leg Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Napoleon III arm chairs with spool leg side design. Decorative nailheads throughout
Upholstery, Linen
Napoleon III Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III Spindle Back Arm chair. Ebony frame. Upholstered arm rests.
Wood
Napoleon III Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Very modern looking Napoleon III arm chair. Extremely comfortable. Slightly tilted arms and back.
Wood
Napoleon III Arm Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Beautiful arm chair in the style of Napoleon III. Features canisters on all four legs and a rustic
Wood, Fabric
Napoleon III Arm Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Beautiful arm chair in the style of Napoleon III. Features canisters on all four legs and a rustic
Wood, Fabric
Napoleon III Arm Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Beautiful arm chair in the style of Napoleon III. Features canisters on all four legs and a rustic
Wood, Fabric
Napoleon III Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Napoleon lll Chair with exposed wire frame back.
Metal
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Original Napoleon III Arm chairs, Stripped to original padding.
Burlap
French Napoleon III Arm Chair with Scrolled Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant French 19th century armchair from the Napoleon III period. What makes this chair so
Fabric
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish pair of arm chairs with a roll neck and curved arm details. Classic 19thc round leg.
Wood
Small French Napoleon III Arm Chair in Vintage Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderful small scale French armchair from the Napoleon III period with a graceful curved back
Fabric
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
Pair of French Napoleon IIII Arm Chairs with Rounded Backs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A classic pair of French 19th century armchairs from the Napoleon III period. The rounded backs
Fabric
Sold
H 28.5 in W 14 in D 11 in
Upholstered Wood Napoleon III Child's Arm Chair from France, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
Antique, carved-wood, all original black painted child's arm chair with floral upholstered seat and
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Napoleon III Tufted Arm Chairs in Yellow Silk Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisitely tufted pair of French Napoleon III arm chairs with graceful rolled arms and backs
Fabric
19th Century French Napoleon III Ball Arm Spool Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Napoleon III ebonized ball arm spool chair. Newly reupholstered.
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Painted and Gilt Napoleon III Arm Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of painted and gilt Napoleon III armchairs. Floral motif carvings. Legs ending on casters
Paint, Wood
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very comfortable pair of Napoleon III arm chairs. Curved back. Round twist legs.
Wood
Pair Louis XIII style arm chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Napoleon III style upholstered arm chairs trimmed with nailheads and fringe
French Napoleon III Armchair in Geometric Patterned Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 19th century Napoleon III arm chair upholstered in a blue, green and white geometric
Fabric
Stylish Napoleon III Bergere
Located in Sheffield, MA
Napoleon III Arm Chair with Curved back and twist legs. Very comfortable.
Pair of Clarence Chairs
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Napoleon Style arm chairs, New upholstery Ebony turned legs. Can be sold separately
Cotton
Sold
H 33 in W 21 in D 24 in
Elegant Pair of Napoleon III Empire Leather Covered Arm Chairs with Swan Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These chairs from the second half of the 19th century feature elegant curved backs and beautiful
Brass
Aesthetic Movement Gold Giltwood Cane Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century giltwood chair with wonderful hand carved curved arms, turned spindle, finals, cane
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Sold
H 38.75 in W 23 in D 19 in
Graceful Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonized Salon Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of graceful Napoleon III ebonized salon arm chairs with balloon back, cabriole legs, and new
Wood
French Napoleon Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
French pair of Napoleon arm chairs, 1930's. Original condition.
Napoleon lll Arm Chair
Located in New Hope, PA
This scroll back Napoleon III arm chair has been recovered in neutral fabric. Original wheels
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Upholstered Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Napoleon III arm chairs on castorse,upholstered in unique belgian linen. extremely
Upholstery
Napoleon lll Arm Chair and Ottoman
Located in New Preston, CT
A lovely Napoleon lll arm chair and ottoman with turned legs on casters; chair has scroll arm and
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in Kirkland, WA
Striking Pair of French Napoleon III Mahogany Bergeres (Closed Arm Chairs) with original gilt
PAIR OF NAPOLEON III ARM CHAIRS
Located in New Hope, PA
Period Napoleon lll Armchairs with great comfort and style. featuring turned ebony legs and
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Napoleon III Style Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered Frame
Wood
PAIR of Napoleon III Turkish Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Superb pair of Napoleon III Turkish arm chairs. Completely reupholstered in muslin, ready for
Napoleon lll Arm Chair
Located in New Preston, CT
A Napoleon lll Arm Chair with straight back and scroll arm. Chair was recently upholstered in a
Napoleon 3rd Arm chairs
Located in Tacoma, WA
Pair of Napoleon 3rd open arm chairs. Small gilt bronze mounts and ormolu decoration. Original
Wood
Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French armchair with delicate curved form. Newly upholstered. Simple tapered legs.
French Napoleon III Shell Back Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A French Napoleon III arched back upholstered chair having slightly rolled arms. Raised on turned
SINGLE NAPOLEON III ARM CHAIR
Located in New Hope, PA
Comfort and form describe this single Napoleon III arm chair
19th Century Napoleon III Arm Chair
Located in New Preston, CT
A classic Napoleon III Arm Chair with scroll arm and slightly curved back; recently reupholstered
PAIR of Napoleon lll Arm Chairs
Located in New Preston, CT
A classic pair of Napoleon lll arm chairs with straight back and scroll arm; recently upholstered
NAPOLEON III HIGH BACK ARM CHAIR
Located in New Hope, PA
Displaying the lovely lines and comfort of Napoleon high back arm chairs. Covered in neutral
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs reupholstered in natural linen. Completely restored and fitted
Wood, Fabric
NAPOLEON lll ARM CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN
Located in New Hope, PA
Burlap covers this Napoleon lll Arm Chair with matching ottoman (chaise lounge). Ebony
Burlap, Wood
NAPOLEON III HIGH BACK ARM CHAIR
Located in New Hope, PA
This high back Napoleon III arm chair is recovered in neutral fabric, has ebony turned legs and is
Wood, Fabric
$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
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 25.99 in
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet upholstery and a plush sprung seat. Dating from around 1860-80, this gorgeous and ...
Wood, Velvet
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
French 19th Century Tufted Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned 19th century French tufted armchair with a matching ottoman, upholstered in light blue silk damask with matching bullion fringe. This elegant armchair and ...
Fabric
A French Napoleon III Lounge Chair, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant lounge chair featuring a tufted button-back upholstery, rounded crest, and slightly flaring arms. Supported on turned feet, this piece exemplifies the refined comfort and dec...
Upholstery, Wood
French Napoleon III Armchair with Tufted Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome French 19th century armchair with diamond tufted back and scrolled arms. This elegant armchair from the Napoleon III period captures the intricate details and romantic bea...
Upholstery
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of French 19th C Tufted Armchairs in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
A pair of French 19th century tufted armchairs with cabriole legs. Capturing the intricate details and romantic beauty of Napoleon III design, these armchairs command attention with ...
Fabric
French Empire Cuban Mahogany "Somno" Side Table, circa 1805
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful "Somno" side table made of high quality Cuban mahogany with a grey marble top. This French Empire piece dates from the early 19th century, circa 1805. Meaning sleep in ...
Mahogany
French Napoleon III Armchair in White Boucle
Located in Chireno, TX
French Napoleon III Armchair upholstered in off-white boucle circa 1865-1884. New casters on front legs. An excellent near-pair with a second Napoleon III chair similarly upholstered...
Brass, Steel, Iron
$2,400 / set
H 31 in W 31 in D 32 in
Pair of French Small Scale Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
A magnificent pair of small scale French 19th century Napoleon III style A classic pair of small scale French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs with elegantly scrolled arms, ...
Upholstery
French Napoleon III Armchair in White Boucle
Located in Chireno, TX
French Napoleon III Armchair upholstered in off-white boucle circa 1865-1884. New casters on front legs. An excellent near-pair with a second Napoleon III chair similarly upholstered...
Brass, Steel, Iron
$5,995 / set
H 39.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
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
$17,800 / set
H 38.25 in W 24 in D 21.75 in
French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome French mid-19th century Empire style mahogany and ormolu mounted pair of armchairs. The pair are raised by front square tapered legs that have pawed ormolu feet and e...
Ormolu
$6,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 43 in W 32 in D 30 in
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
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