Napoleon III Rococo Revival Button-Tufted Leather Office Chair with Cabriole Legs

Design & Inspiration

Place this chair at a desk and the room shifts. The shield-shaped back — its cartouche silhouette a direct descendant of the Rococo Revival chairs that furnished the grand Parisian bureaux of the 1860s — commands attention without demanding it. The dark oxblood leather, pulled taut across the seat and gathered into deep button-tufted diamonds across the back, creates a visual rhythm that is unmistakably Napoleon III in character: lush, confident, historically grounded. This is not background furniture. It is the point from which the room is organized.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is built from solid cherry wood, hand-rubbed to a warm cherry finish that reveals the wood's natural grain beneath a satin sheen. The four cabriole legs — each carved in a gentle S-curve that springs from a shaped apron — terminate in characteristic scroll feet, reinforcing the Rococo Revival vocabulary with structural logic: the curve distributes weight evenly, an engineering decision that doubles as aesthetic grace. The genuine leather upholstery is fitted over high-density foam and secured at its perimeter with a continuous run of antique bronze nailhead trim, each stud placed by hand to maintain the even spacing that distinguishes careful upholstery from rushed production. The button tufting on the back is worked in a diamond grid, each button anchored through the leather and foam to the wooden backrest — a technique that simultaneously decorates, compresses, and strengthens the panel.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 44 cm / Depth: 52 cm / Height: 106 cm. The tall back — rising to 106 cm — provides genuine lumbar and upper-back support suited to extended periods at a writing desk or executive table. The seat depth of 52 cm accommodates most seated postures comfortably, while the 44 cm width keeps the chair proportionate to a single-pedestal or bureau plat desk without overwhelming the kneespace.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every chair in the Brass & Wood atelier passes through the hands of woodworkers and upholsterers trained in classical European joinery and finishing traditions. The cherry-toned hand-rubbed finish, the individually set nailheads, and the precisely gridded button tufting are each the result of manual skill applied with attention to historical accuracy. Crafted in Egypt and shipped to order, this chair can be customized in leather color and wood finish to suit your specific interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this chair made from?

The frame is solid cherry wood with a hand-rubbed cherry finish. The upholstery is genuine leather in dark brown, set over high-density foam and finished with antique bronze nailhead trim.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — typically attaching the legs to the seat frame. Full instructions are included, and the process requires no specialist tools.

Can this chair be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in leather color and wood finish. Contact our team before placing your order to discuss available options.