Customizable Victorian Crapaud Chair

A charming, sculptural parlor chair with a rounded seat, softly rolled arms, and a classic show-wood base on turned legs with casters. This piece has beautiful vintage proportions—perfect as an accent chair in a bedroom, reading nook, entry, or sitting room.

Originating in 19^th-century France during the reign of Louis-Philippe, the “Crapaud” or toad chair was design for comfort and intimacy. Its low profile and rounded silhouette made it a staple in Victorian parlors. This specific piece likely dates to the late 19^th-crntury revival period, showcasing the era’s preference for ornate floral brocades and substantial mahogany or walnut wood frames.

Professionally restored to order: customer selects fabric and wood finish, and the chair is rebuilt for both beauty and everyday comfort.

Fabric and shipping are additional; local pickup in Philadelphia area available.

How Ordering Works

This chair is restored and finished to order, tailored to your style from start to finish. Turnaround is approximately [time] once we finalize your selections and I have your fabric in hand.

1. Choose your look
   Pick your upholstery fabric (and any finish preferences for the frame). If you’re not sure, I’m happy to help you narrow options, so it fits your space and lifestyle.
2. Send your fabric or have me source it
   I gladly accept Customer’s Own Material—you can ship or drop off your fabric. Prefer that I source it? I can do that too (fabric costs are separate).
3. Restoration + upholstery
   I’ll refinish the frame per your preferences, rebuild the seat as needed for comfort and longevity, and upholster everything with a clean, tailored finish.
4. Pickup or shipping
   Local pickup in Philadelphia is available. White-glove shipping can be arranged at additional cost.

Customer’s Own Material Guidelines

• Please send upholstery-weight fabric suitable for seating (I can confirm before you purchase).
• Yardage depends on pattern repeat and fabric width—message me your fabric link or a photo and I’ll tell you exactly what you need.
• Turnaround begins when the fabric arrives.

Pricing Note

Fabric and shipping are additional. Your final quote will be confirmed once we select fabric/finish details and any seat rebuild needs are assessed.