Napoleon III French Toad Armchairs in Blue Upholstery, 1860s, Set of 2

Very pretty pair of Napoleon III period (mid XIX th Century) living room armchairs, covered in a beautiful blue fabric. This is not an identical pair but both armchairs are entirely covered in matching tapestry. One is bigger than the other.
Overturned armrests.
One of the armchairs has a straight back.
The other has a curved back.

Due to its size, this pretty pair of armchairs will be perfect in a bedroom, an office or a small living room. These two armchairs are extremely elegant and comfortable.

Napoleon III Period
France – XIXth

Very comfortable
Seats in very good condition.
Blackened wooden legs. Solid structure.

Dimensions of armchair 1:
depth: 80cm / 31.5 inches
height: 89 cm / 35 inches
Width: 78 cm / 30.70 inches
Seat height: 38 cm / 15 inches

Dimensions of armchair 2:
depth: 80cm / 31.5 inches
height: 80 cm / 31.5 inches
Width: 74 cm / 29 inches
Seat height: 40 cm / 15.70 inches

The Second Empire style, also known as Napoleon III style, is an architectural, furnishing and clothing style, born in France during the Second Empire, under the impetus of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie. He enjoyed great success with the French bourgeoisie between the 1860s and the 1880s. Emperor Napoleon III wishing to surround himself with a sumptuous court, he tried to reconnect with the pomp of the First Empire and restore rise to French industry through its orders. While attaching himself to the conservation of old know-how, Napoleon III encouraged the development of new techniques. But the evolution of the decorative arts is due more to the action of Empress Eugénie than to that of the Emperor. The Empress is very attracted to the styles of the past, in particular the Louis XVI style. She gives an important place in her apartments to the furniture of Marie-Antoinette or to furniture inspired by her.