Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet
A curated pairing for lovers of colour, craftsmanship, and conversation pieces
Origin: France & England, circa 1860–1880
Styles: Napoleon III armchair; Aesthetic Movement gypsy table
Materials:
Armchair: Original ebonised legs, recovered in Designers Guild purple velvet
Table: Ebonised frame with turned legs, upholstered top in matching Designers Guild purple velvet
Condition: Both in good antique condition - structurally sound and ready for use
Dimensions:
Armchair: H 83cm (32.7") | SH 42cm (16.5") | W 76cm (29.9") | D 64cm (25.2")
Table: H 71cm (28") | Diameter 54cm (21.25")
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This pairing unites two statement pieces in a single, harmonious vignette. The Napoleon III armchair offers the comfort and elegance of mid‑19th‑century French design, its deep purple velvet upholstery catching the light with a jewel‑like glow. The Aesthetic Movement gypsy table, with its ebonised frame and matching velvet top, echoes the chair’s richness while adding a note of English decorative flair.
Together, they create a ready‑made focal point - perfect for a reading nook, a bay window, or as a dramatic welcome in a hallway. Sustainably repurposed, they bring both history and longevity to a modern interior.
declaration
White’s Antiques has clarified that the Napoleon III Armchair & Aesthetic Movement Gypsy Table in Designers Guild Purple Velvet (LA543958) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 19th Century