Toad armchair, blue velvet, vintage, 1950s

Here is a lovely, shallow toad chair, fully upholstered in shimmering blue velvet. It is chunky, striking, and comfortable. The original fabric is in good condition. Note a tiny, barely visible snag on the seat. It will benefit from a simple shampoo to restore its natural shine. The velvet is attached with golden-colored upholstery nails. The structure, also in good condition, is made of solid wood, pegged with wood, with stylized legs. Its backrest follows the shape of the back. Timeless, this armchair, steeped in history, never goes out of style and transcends styles and eras with brio, easily combining with many current decor styles. Its small footprint adds to its success. Dimensions: height 87 cm, depth 70 cm, width 58 cm, seat height 35 cm, seat depth 45 cm a little history: the toad armchair appeared around 1830 under the sign of comfort, during the louis philippe era and then during the second empire. It owes its name to the animal, because of its compact shape on short legs.