French Napoleon III Armchair in Calico, Ready for Re-Upholstery, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A refined 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair, circa 1870. This specific example features a more slender and slightly shallower profile than traditional library lounge chairs, ...
Cotton, Calico, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
English Sheraton Revival Parlour Seat or Sofa Seat
Located in Faversham, GB
An elegant Sheraton Revival parlor seat or settee in beech with satinwood inlay to the backrest and carved pierced uprights. The back rest is finished with a pair of raised turned f...
Calico, Beech, Satinwood
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
$1,262
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 27.17 in
Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chauffeuse little armchair French of the Napoleon III period circa 1880. The feets are in wood, the fauteuil has been recently reupholstered and recovered. Antique, 19th century. Sol...
Upholstery, Beech
$1,987Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Pair Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs C.1900
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Antique English Sheraton Revival Hall Chairs England C.1900. Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany with upholstered seats. In very good condition commensurate of age. Please message ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in W 20 in D 22 in
Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, French Upholstery, Multi-Striped, c. 1870
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of c. 1870 Napoleon III Slipper Chairs that have been brought into the 21st century with a linen in French multi-striped blues and greens. The internal upholstery has been completely replaced with new materials. The contrasting small back pillows are in a custom Ralph Lauren Paisley fabric...
Brass
$5,800
H 30.5 in W 32 in D 21 in
English Sheraton Mahogany Leather Cock Fighting Chair with Orig. Casters, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheraton mahogany cock fighting chair with flanking curvature arms, brass tacked leather, and resting on turned bulbous ringed legs with the original brass casters. Early 19t...
Brass
Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Pair of French Napoleon III chairs with original upholstery. Good strong, sturdy condition.
Fabric
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
$505
H 37.8 in W 24.22 in D 27.56 in
DECONSTRUCTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN MEDALLION BACK ARMCHAIR READY FOR REUPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Antique Victorian Mahogany deconstructed medallion back armchair ready for reupholstery Please note: ...
Hardwood
$3,342Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 22.25 in D 19.89 in
Pair Of Vintage Elbow Chairs, French, Georgian Revival, Armchair, Sheraton Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage open elbow chairs. A French, mahogany and walnut Georgian revival armchair in Sheraton taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Inviting vintage...
Wood
$1,250
H 32 in W 21 in D 21 in
French Napoleon III Giltwood SpindleBack Chair in the Louis XVI Taste circa 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A decorative giltwood side chair made in France during the Napoleon III period, drawing on Louis XVI vocabulary — fluted, tapered front legs and an overall neoclassical silhouette — ...
Giltwood
$860
H 26.97 in W 26.38 in D 17.13 in
French Carved Beech & Upholstery Curule or Dagobert Armchair, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French beech armchair. This type of armchair is called a curule armchair, in reference to the Roman period, or a Dagobert armchair. The beech parts are hand-carved Made circa 1960 G...
Pine
$633Sale 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 or a bedroom. Atypical form Red skai Shipping: 49 / 45 / 72 cm 6.4 kg.
Faux Leather
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. The back oft...
Burlap, Cotton, Calico, Natural Fiber, Beech
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. Seating from this perio...
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Polished Cast Brass Greyhound Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Contemporary Pair of Greyhound Chairs — Sculptural and commanding in presence, these life-size greyhounds are cast in polished brass, their sleek forms embodying both elegance and st...
Brass
Contemporary Polished Cast Brass Chair with Upholstered Calico Seat
Located in Toronto, ON
Cast in gleaming cast brass, this chair exudes a radiant presence while maintaining a fluid, sculptural form. Its polished surface reflects light across sinuous lines that draw the e...
Brass
Contemporary Polished Cast Brass Chair with Upholstered Calico Seat
Located in Toronto, ON
Cast in gleaming cast brass, this chair exudes a radiant presence while maintaining a fluid, sculptural form. Its polished surface reflects light across sinuous lines that draw the e...
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Side Chairs
Located in Mckinney, TX
A pair of Swedish Gustavian period side chairs. Crafted from solid wood during the late 18th century, these beautiful chairs feature hand-carved detailing and gracefully curved tulip...
Calico, Wood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
George Smith Shop Display Fairfield Armchair Calico Linen Upholstery
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this ex shop display George Smith Fairfield armchair RRP £4,400 This chair is ex shop display only, it has so...
Calico
Sold
H 42.92 in W 56.7 in D 28.75 in
Rare Chinese Thomas Chippendale Number 10 Downing Street Suite Settee Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind fully stamped suite of Chinese Chippendale Gainsborough chairs and settee from num...
Calico, Hardwood
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