Antique Napoleon III Armchair recovered in Designers Guild Purple Velvet - French classic reborn in jewel-toned splendour.
Origin: France, circa 1860
Style: Napoleon III - refined 19th-century French design
Material: Original ebonised legs with turned detailing
Upholstery: Recovered in Designers Guild purple velvet with deep, lustrous pile
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This French Napoleon III armchair blends 19th-century elegance with contemporary vibrancy. Its original ebonised legs anchor the design with understated sophistication, while the new Designers Guild purple velvet upholstery adds a rich, modern flourish. The result is a piece that is both eye-catching and practical - sustainably repurposed for many more years of use.
The armchair pairs beautifully with the Aesthetic Movement ebonised Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet (AG010) , also upholstered in the same velvet, creating a cohesive and dramatic statement in any interior.
Styling Notes:-
Position as a reading chair in a bay window, with the Gypsy Table alongside for a layered, curated look. Alternatively, let it stand alone against a pale wall to allow the jewel-toned velvet to take centre stage. This is a piece that bridges eras - romantic in spirit, yet entirely at home in a modern setting.
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measurements
Height:
83 cm
Width:
76 cm
Depth:
64 cm
Seat Height 42cm
measurements
declaration
White’s Antiques has clarified that the Antique Napoleon III Armchair Recovered in Designers Guild Purple Velvet (LA543384) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1860
declaration
condition
condition
Good antique condition — structurally sound and ready for use.