{"product_id":"french-napoleon-iii-style-velvet-pouffe","title":"FRENCH NAPOLEON III STYLE VELVET POUFFE","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eA charming 20th Century French salon pouffe in the Napoleon III taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eRichly upholstered in velvet with decorative passementerie and tassel detailing. The rounded form is enhanced by elegant draped swags trimmed with braid and elaborate tassels, creating a theatrical silhouette typical of French Belle Époque interiors. Raised discreetly on casters, the piece was designed for flexibility within the drawing room, easily moved to serve as a footstool or occasional seat. Such pouffes were commonly found in French salons and boudoirs, where luxurious textiles and ornate trim played an important role in interior decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eThe velvet upholstery in warm rose and golden tones, together with the layered trims and fringe, gives the piece a sumptuous, almost stage-like presence. The upholstery appears to be later, while the form and construction suggest an earlier frame dating to the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. An evocative decorative accent suited to eclectic, maximalist, or traditional interiors, equally effective as a sculptural textile piece or practical seating. In good condition, with one tassel absent, commensurate with age. The underside dust cover has been later refreshed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: In very good condition [See description]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 42cm h x 55cm w x 55cm d\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-reactid=\".5.1.5.0.0.0.1.0.1.$7.1.$1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 6280\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AD \u0026 PS Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56614164562306,"sku":"6280\/6562","price":675.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/3866\/9870\/files\/NapoleonIIIstylepouffe-6280-1.jpg?v=1777919097","url":"https:\/\/adpsantiques.com\/products\/french-napoleon-iii-style-velvet-pouffe","provider":"AD \u0026 PS Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}