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Napoleon III Canapé with Braided Boudin Crest Rail, Ready for Upholstery

$3,932.37
£2,849
€3,398.91
CA$5,456.76
A$5,555.77
CHF 3,199.62
MX$66,942.74
NOK 37,131.82
SEK 37,463.71
DKK 25,405.49

About the Item

A delightful mid-19th century French canapé, dating to the Napoléon III period, circa 1830, showcasing the epitome of Napoleon III decorative vocabulary. The form is defined by its softly serpentine back and enveloping arms, crowned by a distinctive padded ‘boudin’ crest rail — a motif characteristic of the romantic, comfort-driven interiors of the Napoléon III period. The silhouette draws on the enduring influence of Louis XV revival taste, bringing rococo sensibility and softness, executed with the more relaxed and upholstered sensibility of the Second Empire. The proportions are intimate and inviting, suggesting a salon piece intended as much for atmosphere as for use. Raised on walnut turned legs with casters, the canapé retains a lightness of structure that points toward a provincial French workshop, where elegance was expressed with a certain informality and charm rather than strict academic precision. Presented reupholstered, a traditional pink ticking for the seat is chosen to complement the piece, the boudin crest (sausage decorative railing) or rather in a English sensibility - pie crust is left bare to showcase the design and craftsmanship of its decorative qualities. The wear to the back and frame offers an appealing aesthetic for sympathetic reupholstery. A piece that embodies romance, classic but also cutesy in scale — embodying the transition from formal seating to a more cocooning, plush language of comfort that defines the Napoléon III interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 55.91 in (142 cm)Depth: 26.78 in (68 cm)Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beech,Burlap,Calico,Cotton,Upholstery,Hand-Crafted,Joinery,Turned,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1805-1830
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10747249344922

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