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Napoleon III French Settee

$4,900
£3,721.67
€4,299.76
CA$6,867.53
A$7,686.05
CHF 4,011.53
MX$93,730.24
NOK 51,342.12
SEK 48,601.89
DKK 32,088.53
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About the Item

Napoleon III French settee upholstered in off-white ticking and burlap. Ready to be re-covered in your own fabric. Constructed circa 1870-1889 with wood and iron frame, turned and ebonized front legs on brass casters and hand-carved and ebonized rear legs. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include some, or all, of the following: patina, scaling, light rust, discoloration, and corrosion. Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood to shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer to loosen and/or peel, and painted finishes and gilt to crack and flake.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1865-1884
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Wear consistent with age and use. Original and later upholstery under ticking and burlap fabric. Losses to finish on legs. Replaced new casters. Seat measures 18 inches high x 41 inches wide x 22 inches deep.
  • Seller Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8771stDibs: LU984733932452

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