A Pair of French antique Napoleon III armchairs of the second empire. The chairs have been fully restored from the frame up using traditional upholstery method and materials.
In the 2nd empire style comfort was the first priority. Chairs and sofas of the period were elaborately upholstered with fringes, tassels and expensive fabrics.
The top cover is from Colefax and Fowler and from the Millbrook pattern book. It is a medium scale geometric pattern in blue that has a lush space dyed chenille in the weft adding richness to the pattern.