Odette Collective

Pair of Napoleon III Black Painted Armchairs, France c. 1880

$5,500.00

A chic, high-contrast pair of Napoleon III fauteuils from around 1880, the kind of black-and-bright pairing Odette loves. The carved frames are painted a deep, glossy black, keeping all the Louis XVI elegance — a finely carved crest, fluted tapered legs, and gently scrolled padded arms. Against that dramatic dark wood, the upholstery pops: a crisp white ground scattered with painterly blue, navy, and tan botanicals, finished with neat nailhead trim. The result feels fresh and graphic while staying true to its antique bones. As a pair they're striking flanking a fireplace or console, set at the heads of a table, or used as accent chairs. Bold, polished, and endlessly stylish.