Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chair, France, 1850s

2 original Napoleon III ebonised chairs, France, 1850s wear and lack of gilding.

2 Original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s. Wear and lack of gilding.

Napoleon III painted chair, France, 1850s.

2 original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s wear and lack of gilding.

Beautifully crafted armchair with barley twist detailing. Newly upholstered in vintage orange wool fabric.

Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet. Good general condition, including velvet and padding.

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood salon chair is an elegant example of Fine French craftsmanship using exotic imported wood from the Americas. Sometimes called Kingwood, rosewood is known for its natural beauty, color, hardness, and ability to last for eons. This example combines elements of the Louis Philippe form with accents from the Louis XVI style, with a graceful shield-shaped seatback carved with flowing ribbon at the top of the arched crown. The remainder of the seatback follows tailored lines accented with scrolls for a tailored opulence. The seat itself is beautifully contoured and upholstered in mohair, and features gracefully scrolled legs, with the front legs molded for added visual appeal while retaining an austerity of form that is the essence of understated elegance. If you act fast, a twin chair...

C19th Napoleon III ebonised cane seat armchairs (sold separately, four available). Striking French Gothic Revival chairs with turned legs, stretchers, armrests and carved back. In v...