Pair Napoleon III French Slipper chairs. ****SOLD****

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This is a superb pair of period Napoleon III Chauffeuses or Slipper Chairs that date to c. 1860-1875. The chairs feature arched back crests with tightly upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are newly upholstered in a high end Clarence House ribbed cut velvet with metallic highlighting to the fronts and a coordinating silk velvet blend to the backs. As with all of our upholstered pieces, the insides of the chairs have been refurbished with retied springs, new foam and padding. The brass casters are replacements. The second to last photos shows the chairs with a pair of c. 1920's Fortuny "Melagrana" pillows, which are sold separately.

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This is a superb pair of period Napoleon III Chauffeuses or Slipper Chairs that date to c. 1860-1875. The chairs feature arched back crests with tightly upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are newly upholstered in a high end Clarence House ribbed cut velvet with metallic highlighting to the fronts and a coordinating silk velvet blend to the backs. As with all of our upholstered pieces, the insides of the chairs have been refurbished with retied springs, new foam and padding. The brass casters are replacements. The second to last photos shows the chairs with a pair of c. 1920's Fortuny "Melagrana" pillows, which are sold separately.

*****This Item Has Been Sold*****

Dimensions: Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)

  • Sold As: Set of 2

  • Style: Napoleon III (Of the Period)

  • Materials and Techniques: Brass,Velvet,Walnut

  • Place of Origin: France

  • Period: 1860-1869

  • Date of Manufacture: circa 1860-1870

  • Condition: Reupholstered. Replacements made: The brass casters are replacements. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs are in overall very good condition. They are newly upholstered in a high end Clarence House ribbed cut velvet in a minty sage green on the fronts and a coordinating silk blend velvet on the ba

  • Reference Number: mjhdesignarts.