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Large French Late Napoléon III Slipper Chair/Chauffeuse, Circa 1880

$3,621.84
£2,660
€3,243.76
CA$5,142.92
A$5,265.66
CHF 2,990.75
MX$67,340.79
NOK 34,403.50
SEK 35,749.80
DKK 24,247.49

About the Item

A remarkably generous French transitional Napoleon III to Belle Époque period chauffeuse, circa 1880. This piece is distinguished by its uncommonly grand proportions and a deep, comfortable seat that sets it apart from the typically diminutive models of the 19th century. It could comfortably allow two people perching on the chair, particularly inviting for relaxed conversation, lounging and and air of conviviality. The chair is raised on its striking, original ebonised ring-turned baluster front legs and characteristic sabre rear legs —classic design markers of the late Second Empire that lend a sleek, modern anchor to the silhouette. The chair has been traditionally reupholstered in our Notting Hill workshop - one of the last traditional upholsterer left standing in England. It has been with all natural fibre including horsehair, coconut matting, horse hair and hessisan. We dressed in the slipper chair in a tailored, contemporary brown-and-white chequered Schumacher cotton linen featuring crisp, inverted corner pleats to complement the piece and give it a modern look. Moving away from the rigid constraints of traditional bedroom seating, this slipper chair offers a commanding, comfortable presence perfectly scaled for modern living. It brings an effortless, layered sophistication to a variety of settings, whether styled as an inviting fireside seat, an elegant dressing room accent, or an understated statement piece within a contemporary interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 26.38 in (67 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Brass,Burlap,Coconut,Cotton,Fabric,Hardwood,Natural Fiber,Upholstery,Wood,Ebonized,Hand-Crafted,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Frame remains structurally sound with its original deep-seated comfort, while the ebonized beech legs and brass casters exhibit a beautiful, age-appropriate historic patina. The underlying core upholstery has been fully traditionally reupholstered.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10747250781562

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