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19th C French Salon Chair & Ottoman in Meadow Flower by Christopher Hodsoll

$8,693.57per set
£6,250per set
€7,452.92per set
CA$12,048.67per set
A$12,104.45per set
CHF 6,981.96per set
MX$147,305.10per set
NOK 81,105.16per set
SEK 82,272.42per set
DKK 55,714.89per set

About the Item

A particularly generous and deeply upholstered French Napoleon III salon chair with matching ottoman, newly upholstered in Christopher Hodsoll's Meadow Flower fabric in Citrus, in collaboration with George Spencer. A particularly generous and deeply upholstered French Napoleon III salon chair with matching ottoman, newly upholstered in Meadow Flower, a fabric from the Hodsoll McKenzie archive selected by renowned antiques dealer and decorator Christopher Hodsoll. Noticeably deeper and more gently reclined than the typical salon chair of the period, the design was conceived for comfort and repose rather than formal reception. Its broad seat, embracing rolled arms and relaxed silhouette recall the celebrated crapaud chairs of the Second Empire, a distinctly French form prized for its inviting comfort. The Meadow Flower design combines delicate wildflowers and butterflies scattered across a warm ochre ground, striking a balance between whimsy and refinement. Christopher Hodsoll has long been celebrated for his instinctive approach to pattern, colour and historical interiors, and the fabric sits remarkably well upon the voluptuous nineteenth-century frame, lending freshness and charm without compromising its character. Paired with its matching ottoman, the chair offers an unusually comfortable seat, equally suited to a drawing room, library or bedroom corner. More than simply decorative, it is a piece designed for lingering—an inviting retreat that reflects the French nineteenth century's enduring pursuit of comfort.
  • Creator:
    Christopher Hosdoll (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.06 in (86.5 cm)Width: 35.63 in (90.5 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860-1880
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Professionally reupholstered using Christopher Hodsoll's Meadow Flower fabric from the George Spencer collection. The antique frames remain structurally sound and present well. Minor age-related wear to the wooden frames consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10747250398152

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