Napoleon III Rococo Revival Damask Armchair - Diamond-Tufted High Back with Bullion Fringe Skirt

Design & Inspiration

Place this chair in a room and the room responds. The high, enveloping back rises to 130 cm, the ivory damask catches the light in shifting patterns of floral urns and medallions, and the deep bullion fringe skirt pools to the floor with the unhurried confidence of a piece that knows exactly what it is. This is a fauteuil confortable in the tradition of Napoleon III / Second Empire (1852-1870) Rococo Revival — the period when Parisian upholsterers pushed the art of comfort to its expressive peak, layering capitonné tufting, sumptuous fabrics, and theatrical fringe into chairs that were as much about presence as about sitting.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The chair is fully upholstered from crest to skirt in a large-repeat ivory damask woven with a raised floral and urn motif — the shimmer between ground and pattern shifting as the light moves across the room. The inner back is diamond button-tufted with self-covered fabric buttons set at generous intervals, each one pulling the damask into crisp geometric relief. The crest rail, arm rolls, and seat rail are channeled — vertical quilted ridges that echo the tufting geometry and add structural rhythm to the silhouette. Cord welting defines every seam with precision. The seat and back are fitted with a loose cushion and a loose back pillow, both in the same damask, making the chair deeply comfortable without abandoning its formal character. The bullion fringe skirt conceals the base entirely, its long twisted tassels in warm taupe providing a tonal contrast to the ivory field above.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 90 cm / Depth: 100 cm / Height: 130 cm
The generous depth (100 cm) gives the seat a genuinely enveloping quality. The height (130 cm) ensures the high back reads as the dominant vertical element in any seating arrangement. Supplied as a single armchair with loose seat cushion and loose back pillow included.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every element of this armchair — the internal frame of Romanian solid redwood, the hand-cut and hand-applied damask panels, the individually sewn diamond button-tufted back, and the hand-knotted bullion fringe — is produced by skilled craftspeople in Egypt, working in the tradition of the great Parisian upholstery ateliers of the Second Empire. Brass & Wood offers full customization of fabric color and pattern to suit your interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this chair made from?

The internal frame is Romanian solid redwood. The upholstery is a large-repeat ivory damask fabric with diamond button tufting on the inner back, channeled crest rail and arms, and a hand-knotted bullion fringe skirt. The loose seat cushion and back pillow are included.

Are the cushions removable?

Yes. Both the seat cushion and the back pillow are loose and fully removable, making the chair easy to maintain and the cushions easy to re-cover if you choose to customize.

Can this armchair be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of fabric color, fabric pattern, and fringe tone. Contact our team to discuss your requirements before placing your order.