{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-curved-canape-sofa-diamond-tufting-tassel-fringe-skirt","title":"Napoleon III Velvet Curved Canapé Sofa - Diamond Tufting and Tassel Fringe Skirt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular kind of sofa that does not wait to be noticed — it arrives. The sweeping crescent silhouette of this canapé, upholstered from arm-cap to floor hem in silver-grey velvet, commands its corner of a room the moment it is placed. This is a faithful interpretation of the Napoleon III Second Empire canapé tradition (1852–1870), when Parisian upholsterers competed to produce the most lavishly dressed seating forms ever conceived. The era's defining obsession — concealing the frame entirely beneath layers of fabric, passementerie, and ornamental trim — finds full expression here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is built on a structural frame of Romanian solid redwood, seasoned to below ten percent humidity for dimensional stability. Every surface is then wrapped in a silver-grey velvet of consistent pile density, and the curved back is worked entirely in diamond capitonné — the deep button-tufting that pulls the fabric into precise geometric relief across the full serpentine arc. The seat border and arm facing carry an embroidered passementerie band woven in a repeating rope-and-knot motif — a close-up of the fabric reveals hand-knotted cord intersections of considerable intricacy. Below this band, the full-length skirt falls in dense, even pleats and terminates in a double row of twisted tassel fringe, each tassel individually knotted and pendant. No leg is exposed. The piece reads as pure textile architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in multiple seating capacities to suit the scale of your reception room. Reference dimensions: Width: 300 cm \/ Depth: 118 cm \/ Height: 90 cm (4-person variant as shown). The generous depth and low back height create the characteristic Second Empire profile — wide enough to receive a formal gathering, low enough to remain visually open in a grand room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in the Brass \u0026amp; Wood atelier in Egypt by upholsterers trained in classical European passementerie and capitonné techniques. Each tassel is knotted by hand; each button depression is individually tensioned. The result is a piece that honors the labour-intensive tradition of the Parisian maison de tapissier — brought into reach without compromise on the methods that define it. Country of origin: Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this sofa made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is Romanian solid redwood (below 10% humidity). The upholstery is a silver-grey velvet with a diamond capitonné back, an embroidered passementerie border band, and a full tassel-fringe skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sofa arrives fully assembled; our delivery team positions it for you. Full guidance is provided with delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this sofa be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization of fabric color and upholstery material. Contact our team to discuss your requirements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"2 Persons","offer_id":67587472687355,"sku":"2SESOF1975","price":105650.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Persons","offer_id":67587488448763,"sku":"3SESOF1975","price":140850.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Persons","offer_id":67587488481531,"sku":"4SESOF1975","price":176050.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Persons","offer_id":67587488514299,"sku":"5SESOF1975","price":211250.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/napoleon-iii-curved-canape-sofa-diamond-tufting-tassel-fringe-skirt-front-view.jpg?v=1790538567","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-uk\/products\/napoleon-iii-curved-canape-sofa-diamond-tufting-tassel-fringe-skirt","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}