Antique Napoleon III Tub Armchair: Upholstered to Order, 19th Century Frame

Antique 19th century Napoleon III Armchair — sourced and upholstered to Order in Your Own Fabric or one ordered by us on your behalf - see the list of fabric designers below. The product listing photos show Molly Mahon Pink block print linen and Linwood Fudge omega velvet.

We supply fabric from any of these designers :
Christopher Farr Cloth

Sister by Studio Ashby

Robert Kime

Guy Goodfellow

Rapture and Wright

Penny Morrison

Linwood

Dedar

Turnell and Gigon

Colefax and Fowler

Jane Churchill

Manuel Canovas

Rapture and Wright

Mulberry Home

Kit Kemp

Ian Sanderson

Osborne and Little

Sanderson

Morris & Co

Fermoie

GP and J Baker

Lee Joffa

Molly Mahon

Colours Of Arley

Romo

Kirkby Design

Jane Clayton

Charlotte Gaisford

Ottoline

Zoffany

Harlequin

House of Hackney

Pierre Frey

Clarence House

Morris & Co

Scion

Temperley

Larson

Clarke & Clarke

Kravet

Brunschwig & Fils

Frank Thomas

A beautifully proportioned antique armchair, carefully restored and upholstered to order in your chosen fabric. Each chair is individually prepared in our London studio, combining traditional upholstery techniques with a clean, tailored finish that allows your fabric to take centre stage.

Elegant and compact with gently sloping arms and a supportive upright back, this style works equally well as a bedroom chair, occasional chair, or statement piece in a sitting room.

Your chair will be upholstered by hand using professional upholstery methods to ensure comfort, durability, and a refined silhouette true to the original period form.

✨ Made especially for you using your own fabric or one sourced by us on your behalf.

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Details

* Authentic 19th century antique Napoleon III Tub armchair frame
* Upholstered to order in customer’s own fabric
* Traditional upholstery techniques
* Turned front legs and classic proportions
* Deep, supportive seat with tailored finish
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Fabric Requirements

Approx. 3.5 - 4 metres of fabric required (patterned fabrics welcome) .
Pattern matching is carefully considered to achieve a balanced result across the chair.

If you’d like guidance choosing suitable fabric weight or type, I’m always happy to help before you order. Please note the listing is for the chair and upholstery labour plus traditional stuffing and does not include fabric.

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Frame Finish

Legs are typically left as found but alternative finishes may be available on request.

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Lead Time

Each chair is upholstered individually to order.
Current lead time: please enquire for latest schedule as it can fluctuate according to demand and fabric stock levels.

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Important

This listing is for upholstery of an antique Napoleon III tub armchair in your supplied fabric. As each piece is made to order using vintage frames, minor variations in shape and character are part of their charm and authenticity.

We can facilitate international shipping which MUST be quoted individually prior to ordering. If you place your order before approving international shipping costs we have to cancel it which can incur transaction fees we aren’t then refunded. Chairs of this size would be sent air or sea freight.

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