Napoleon III-style wooden smoking chair
1,380.00
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A Napoleon III-style smoking chair in gilded wood, upholstered in antique
tapestry, also known as a ‘ponteuse’
chair. Dating from the 18th century, it was used around a gaming table, hence its name, which derives from the term ‘ponter’, meaning to bet. It is a particularly narrow chair, especially at the rear of the seat, with a high backrest topped by a padded armrest concealing a box of betting chips.
tapestry, also known as a ‘ponteuse’
chair. Dating from the 18th century, it was used around a gaming table, hence its name, which derives from the term ‘ponter’, meaning to bet. It is a particularly narrow chair, especially at the rear of the seat, with a high backrest topped by a padded armrest concealing a box of betting chips.
Origin: Italy
Period: 20th century
Materials: Gilded wood
Dimensions: H 70 x 48 x 53 cm
9045A
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Data sheet
- Dimensions
- Ht 70 x 48 x 53 cm
- Material
- Bois doré
- Origin
- Italie
- Era
- 20ème siècle
A Napoleon III-style smoking chair in gilded wood, upholstered in antique
tapestry, also known as a ‘ponteuse’
chair. Dating from the 18th century, it was used around a gaming table, hence its name, which derives from the term ‘ponter’, meaning to bet. It is a particularly narrow chair, especially at the rear of the seat, with a high backrest topped by a padded armrest concealing a box of betting chips.
tapestry, also known as a ‘ponteuse’
chair. Dating from the 18th century, it was used around a gaming table, hence its name, which derives from the term ‘ponter’, meaning to bet. It is a particularly narrow chair, especially at the rear of the seat, with a high backrest topped by a padded armrest concealing a box of betting chips.
Origin: Italy
Period: 20th century
Materials: Gilded wood
Dimensions: H 70 x 48 x 53 cm