A19th century French Napoleon III period ‘Crapaud’ tub armchair, the seat and back fully upholstered and edged by cross-banded, carved solid walnut mouldings running along the rounded backs and the elegantly splayed arm-rests. Retaining its original velvet brocade fabric and the large and intricate braided 'skirt', which covers the carved Cabriole legs fitted with caster wheels. Please note: this armchair is very comfortable to sit on. Area of Paris, circa 1870.