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French 19th Century Napoleon III Button-Back Salon Canapé or Settee

$5,441.29
£3,950
€4,717.03
CA$7,578.94
A$7,710.59
CHF 4,418.94
MX$92,840.29
NOK 51,649.23
SEK 51,875.90
DKK 35,264.07

About the Item

A French salon canapé dating from the Napoleon III period, with a curved, buttoned back and integrated arms, designed for comfort and balance within Second Empire interiors. The fully upholstered form, finished with a fringed skirt, reflects the period’s emphasis on generous proportion and ease of use. The continuous sweep of the back and arms gives the piece a composed, unified silhouette, while the deep buttoning provides structure and definition. Traditionally upholstered using 19th-century French techniques, demonstrating skilled craftsmanship and durability typical of the period. A restrained and well-proportioned example of mid-to-late 19th-century French upholstered salon furniture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 70.87 in (180 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Hardwood,Pine,Softwood,Textile,Upholstery,Wood,Hand-Crafted,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1860 -1880
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered with plain white linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10747248188462

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