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.
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet, Hardwood
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.
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique French 19th Napoleon III Toad Armchair In Velvet
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
The armchair is extremely comfortable, thanks to its wide armrests, its enveloping backrest and its wide seat. The perfect armchair for a reading corner where you won't want to give ...
Velvet
$12,800 / set
H 32 in W 28 in D 28 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Chairs in Leopard Velvet
By Napoléon III, Niccolini, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Rope and Tassel Gilt Armchairs in new leopard velvet upholstery will stop anyone in their tracks.
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
$18,800 / set
H 30 in W 27 in D 27 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Armchairs and Ottomans
By Niccolini, Dorothy Draper, Napoléon III
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Reign in fast this complete four piece set of Italian gilt rope and tassel armchairs with complimenting en suite ottomans fully professionally restored to their highest level of glam...
Velvet, Giltwood, Upholstery, Wood
$3,480 / set
H 42 in W 25 in D 28 in
French Napoleon III Armchairs, Walnut, Cream Velvet, Circa 1840-1849
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those wonderful large armchairs are richly carved and have been refinished. The fabric is cream velvet.
Walnut
$988 / set
H 32.29 in Dm 0.4 in
Pair of toad armchairs – Napoleon III style – Purple velvet – 19th century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Pair of Napoleon III style toad armchairs, Second Empire period, covered in plain purple velvet.
Beech
$5,970
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 1850–60, exhibiting the enveloping comfort and sculptural upholstery characteristic of...
Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Coconut
$3,383
H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 28.75 in
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
Napoleon III Armchair re-upholstered in Pierre Frey
Located in Paddington, NSW
Early 20th-century vintage armchair with a solid carved wooden frame, newly restored in luxurious Pierre Frey fabric. The chair combines rich red velvet along the arms and base with ...
Velvet, Wood, Cotton
$682
H 34.85 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Louis XVI style "à la reine" Armchair - carved beech - France Napoleon III 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
The armrests are in gray velvet. France, 19th, Louis XVI Style - Napoleon III Period The Louis XVI style was born in France and was exported throughout Europe and then the whole wo...
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
$11,500
H 26.5 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Hollywood Regency Style Rope & Tassel Chair with Matching Ottoman in Blue Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Rope and tassel chair with matching ottoman in blue velvet. The chair has a carved wood rope style frame with beautiful, newly upholstered, velvet upholstery. Chair measures: 27.5 W...
Velvet, Wood
$2,942 / item
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
4 Louis XVI Style Chairs, Napoleon III Period, Partially Gilded
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Louis XVI style chairs, Napoleon III period, partially gilded.
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
$9,200
H 28 in W 54 in D 28 in
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier 'Silver Cast Bronze Legs'
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled.
Bronze
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the perfect conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon II...
Velvet, Wood
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the perfect conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon II...
Velvet, Wood
$1,526Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1940s, Swedish Napoleon III–style Club / Armchair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1940s Swedish Napoleon III–style armchair, upholstered in rich brick-red (brique) velvet jacquard fabric.
Velvet, Beech
$2,945Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1940s, Pair of Swedish Napoleon III-style Club / Armchairs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair of 1940s Swedish Napoleon III–style armchairs, upholstered in rich brick-red (brique) velvet jacquard fabric.
Velvet, Beech
$918 / set
H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
Pair of club armchairs – Napoleon III style – Blue-gray velvet – 19th century.
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Pair of large Napoleon III style armchairs, covered in blue-gray short-pile velvet.
Fabric
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Superb pair of Louis XVI carved walnut armchairs, frame in very good condition, antique wool velvet fabric worked in diamond shapes finished with braid. The armrests rest on a carved...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in Washington, DC
Late 19th century pair of Napoleon III armchairs completely redone, glued, reupholstered in sophisticated grey velvet.
Velvet
Napoleon III Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III library chair, circa 1890. Newly upholstered in smoke velvet with grosgrain button tufted detail.
Velvet
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 20.28 in
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Solid Wood Throne Chair
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Antique 19th century Napoleon III solid wood throne chair, France. The piece remains in very good condition and has been restored by previous owner.
Wood, Velvet
Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Style Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Style Chairs in Cream Italian Velvet Original French Guafrage Velvet Backs Hand Painted Finish with Gilding
Velvet
Pair of Dagobert Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A pair of refinished and re-upholstered 19th century Dagobert Chairs.
Wood, Velvet
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
French Napoleon III Armchair in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
Extremely comfortable Napoleon III armchair with tufted back, upholstered in vintage rich red velvet.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
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.
Velvet, Hardwood
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs in Orange Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of French Napoleon III style armchairs in bright orange velvet with contrasting bullion fringe.
Velvet
Pair of Gold Velvet Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of French 19th century armchairs in gold velvet with fringe and one is slightly larger than the other.
French Napoleon III Armchair in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 19th century armchair with a rounded back in gold velvet and bouillon fringe. The upholstery is not new and needs to be replaced. The chair is structurally sound and ready to ...
Large French Napoleon III Armchair in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A luxurious large French Napoleon III armchair in gold velvet. The perfect combination of vintage luxury and modern style, this 19th century Napoleon III armchair has been restored f...
Upholstery
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 patterned velvet with contrasting bullion fringe. The chair is in good condition but the f...
Fabric
French Napoleon III Style Armchair in Green Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Napoleon III style armchair in green velvet with bullion fringe.
Fabric
French Napoleon III Style Armchair in Green Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Napoleon III style armchair in green velvet with bullion fringe.
Fabric
Sold
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.
Velvet, Hardwood
Sold
H 32.25 in W 28.75 in D 33 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs W/ Golden Yellow Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A traditional pair of late 19th-century Napoleon III armchairs, sourced from Provence, France.
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of French Napoleon III Tufted Armchairs in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A pair of large French 19th century tufted armchairs upholstered in red velvet with matching bullion fringe. The armchairs are in very good vintage condition, and while the upholster...
Fabric
Pair of Scrolled Back Napoleon III Armchairs in Persimmon Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elaborately upholstered pair of French armchairs with scrolled backs. The vintage fabric is a rich orange / persimmon velvet that is accented by a braided rope along the arms and ...
Velvet
Pair of French Napoleon III Style Armchairs in Faded Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A classic pair of Napoleon III-style armchairs. Crafted in the late 19th century, these elegant chairs feature cabriole legs with added casters on the front legs to provide a beautif...
Fabric
Pair of French 19th C. Napoleon III Tufted Armchairs in Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very comfortable pair of French 19th century Napoleon III armchairs, circa 1880. The chairs are upholstered in rich green velvet with matching bullion fringe.
Sold
H 36 in W 30.5 in D 33.5 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair in Faded Velvet and Contrasting Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This is Napoleon III armchair with faded tapestry panel down the center with faded blue velvet.
French Napoleon III Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
19th C French armchair upholstered in oatmeal color velvet with matching bouillon fringe
Wood, Velvet
French Tufted Napoleon III Armchair in Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This late 19th century armchair, originating from the Napoleon III period, presents a blend of comfort and elegance.
Fabric
Sold
H 40.5 in W 31 in D 28 in
Pair of Napoleon III Armchairs in Pierre Frey Velvet, France circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1870 “Shield back” armchairs, newly upholstered in Pierre Frey velvet. 31”w x 28”d x 40.5”h x 12”seat Ref. CHAIR1336 $ 10,200 pair
Velvet
Antique French 19th Napoleon III Armchair & Ottoman
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
The armchair is extremely comfortable, thanks to its wide armrests, its large backrest and its wide seat. The perfect armchair for a reading corner where you won't want to give up yo...
Velvet
Pair of Napoleon III Armchairs, France Circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Napoleon III armchairs France Circa 1860 Original velvet upholstery and fringe, on ebonised legs.
Velvet
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Folding Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Reupholstered in red velvet. Napoleon III period. Labelled Phelippeau Tapissier of Paris.
Velvet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tête-à-Tête Armchair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Unusual French armchair called a tête-à-tête in French, or conversation chair, 19th century Napoleon III period. The upholstery needs to be redone, the legs have been restored.
Velvet, Beech
Pair of French 19th Century Gold Velvet Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of French Napoleon III armchairs with gendarme back and scrolled arms.
Velvet
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 and scrolled arms. The vintage persimmon colored fabric is contrasted by a dynamic zi...
Fabric
Unusual French Armchair in Faded Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
19th century Napoleon III armchair with wooden arm and faded striped velvet.
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Revival Napoleon Hat Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier armchairs made of mahogany with shovel-shaped backrest and decorative horizontal centre bar. Newly restored and upholstered in a lush cut velvet fabric ad...
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Napoleon III armchairs in the style of Madeleine Castaing, France, XIXe
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Lyon, FR
Stunning and unique pair of Napoleon III armchairs, in the style of Madeleine Castaing, in green velvet, Maison Etro luxurious fabric, and trimming, passementeries.
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Pair of French Armchairs in Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual pair of French Napoleon III armchairs that are upholstered in green velvet with contrasting bullion fringe.
Fabric
Napoleon III Confident
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This emblematic piece from the Napoleon III era of furniture is a real treasure. It is in great shape. Has had a recent upholstery job, but it has been done with respect to the origi...
Velvet
French 19th Century Armchair in Distressed Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
Napoleon III armchair with a scrolled back with original and distressed red velvet.
Pair of French 19th Century Gold Velvet Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of larger scale French Napoleon III armchairs in gold velvet with bullion fringe.
Fabric
Sold
H 34 in W 30 in D 21 in
Pair of Nap III Tufted Armchairs in Light Blue Velvet with Bouillon Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of French 19th century armchairs in blue velvet fabric with tufted backs and matching bouillon fringe. Sold as is.
Velvet
Pair of French NAP III Armchairs in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning pair of French Napoleon III armchairs. These French 19th century Napoleon III armchairs are simply beautiful.
Upholstery
Pair of French, 19th Century Armchairs in Faded Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of large-scale Napoleon III armchair in a skirt gold velvet. These pieces have an unusual rolled "gendarmerie" backed and rolled arms.
Upholstery
French Style Armchair in Burgundy Velvet and Bouillon Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
A very unusual armchair in the French style that is upholstered in a rich burgundy and trimmed with matching bouillon fringe the arms as well as at the bottom. The chair is in very g...
Fabric
French 20th Century Napoleon III Style Bergere Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous French early 20th century arm-or lounge-chair in the style of Napoleon III, with a tall seatback of gentle recline rising above petite rolled arms. The current upholstery ...
Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Ebony Framed Armchairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
High back Napoleon armchairs, sold as a pair, with original ebony finish over solid maple frame with handsome ball joints.
Velvet, Maple
Pair of Green Velvet Slipper Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of Napoleon III style slipper chairs in green velvet with contrasting bullion fringe, French, early 20th century. Sold as is.
Pair of Tufted and Scrolled Back Chairs in Printed Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning pair of 19th century French tufted and scrolled armchairs, reflecting the distinguished Napoleon III style. These sophisticated and elegant chairs have the potential to el...
Upholstery
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled.
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Armchair in Deep Blue Velvet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Napoleon III armchair from the 19th century showcases timeless French elegance and craftsmanship.
Velvet, Fruitwood
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa and two armchairs from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, the upholstery was redone in velvet in the 1960s, normal wear but in very good condition, France, 1870 The ...
Velvet, Beech
19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Napoleon III mahogany fauteiul or open armchair in the fabulous Empire Style, circa 1850 in date.
Ormolu
Art Deco Turquoise Velvet Upholstered Armchairs with Fringe
Located in West Hartford, CT
Regal pair of armchairs upholstered in a turquoise velvet fabric with a raised dot pattern. Bottom and arms of chairs have a coordinating buillion fringe.
Velvet
Sold
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique set of four Napoleon III mahogany fauteiul or open-armchairs in the fabulous Empire Style, circa 1850 in date.
Ormolu
Pair of Mid Century Modern Gold Velvet Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Beautiful pair of French Mid Century Modern armchairs in gold velvet with fringe
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
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
Sold
H 37.01 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Louis XV Velvet Armchairs Napoléon III Period 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautifull Louis 15 style cabriolet Armchair dating from the Napoléon III period. Its 4 legs are curved.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Contemporary Unicorn Heads
Located in London, GB
Introducing further pieces to our upcoming Studio Bucchi collection. These are a limited edition, bespoke order pieces. All materials used in the creation of these exceptional pieces...
Marble, Gold Leaf
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...
Marble
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$18,600 / set
H 41 in W 36 in D 33 in
Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chai...
Sheepskin
$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
$4,800 / set
H 22 in W 24 in D 19.75 in
Pair Dorothy Draper White Gold Gilt España Curule Benches for Heritage Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-20th Century Dorothy Draper España curule benches for Heritage-Henredon featuring white painted wood frames with gold gilt detail and newly upholstered espresso Astrakhan...
Mohair, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Upholstery, Silk
$5,296 / set
H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 47.25 in
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
Velvet, Beech
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$595 / item
H 19.7 in W 29.5 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Zinc Clawfoot Planter with Rustic Patina, Europe Circa 1940
Located in High Point, NC
These rustic planters are a playful interpretation on typical zinc garden-ware. Inspired by traditional outdoor pitchers, wash-bins and basins, this metal planter is weather resistan...
Metal, Zinc
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$188,322Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
Italian Gilt Metal Hollywood Regency Side Table Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian tole gilt metal plume leave shape side or end table. The gilt metal has nice antiqued aged patina. The glass top is not included and can easily be purchased separately on you...
Metal
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$1,633
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$265,518
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.
Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”
Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.
Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)
Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.