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Napoleon III French Deep Button-Back Crapaud Chair, Pierre Frey Velvet
$5,733.27
£4,200
€4,896.89
CA$7,908.19
A$8,663.18
CHF 4,559.96
MX$103,397.31
NOK 58,127.95
SEK 53,137.71
DKK 36,578.86
About the Item
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 Second Empire seating. Traditionally upholstered using natural fillings and covered in Pierre Frey aged velvet.
The chair has been fully reupholstered using traditional methods and materials, including horsehair, coconut matting, and other natural fibres, ensuring both historical integrity and longevity. It is finished in a richly toned Pierre Frey aged velvet (Timeo), chosen for its depth, texture, and sympathetic relationship to the original form.
Raised on finely carved cabriole legs, the chair retains an elegant sense of proportion while maintaining the robust, enveloping character typical of French crapaud seating of the period.
A refined and characterful example of mid-19th-century French upholstery, combining authentic craftsmanship with discreetly luxurious modern upholstery.
- Dimensions:Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 29.73 in (75.5 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1850-60
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been fully reupholstered using traditional methods. The frame is solid and stable, showing no movement or structural issues. The carved cabriole legs are in good condition. A careful restored and well-preserved ready for immediate use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10747248048682
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