Very pretty Napoléon III–style nursing chair dating from the late 19th century. A nursing chair is a small, low armchair traditionally used in bedrooms or nurseries, designed so that a mother could sit comfortably while caring for her child. It is also known as a chauffeuse, as its low height allowed one to sit close to the fire and warm up without bending.

It stands on four small castors, with a very low seat upholstered in a beautiful deep navy French velvet. The backrest is finely crafted, giving the piece a graceful silhouette.

In a bedroom or an entrance hall, it is both decorative and practical — perfect, for instance, to place your handbag when you walk in.