Napoleon III Furniture
NAPOLEON III STYLE
Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.
Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”
Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.
Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)
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Style: Napoleon III
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Marine Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Paul Seignon (1820-1890).
Located in NICE, FR
A small 19th-century marine oil-on-canvas painting depicting two ships navigating the waves of the deep sea on a rather tranquil day. It has been restored with complete re-lining. It bears the signature of Paul Seignon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Early 20th Century French Carved Painted and Gilt Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique floor lamp was crafted in France, circa 1920. The lamp stands on a round stem over a long carved and turned stem; the f...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Oak
Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl
Located in NICE, FR
This bust of a young girl in Carrara marble from the late 19th century beautifully captures the innocence and charm expressed on the subject's face. The sculpture exudes remarkable e...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
This small writing desk from the 19th century is crafted in rosewood with inserted brass fillets. It exhibits a transitional blend of elements representative of both Louis XV and Lou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Napoleon III Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
This 19th Century Napoleon III Box is a splendid example of the craftsmanship and elegance characteristic of the Napoleon III era. Crafted from rich walnut wood and adorned with intr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cabinet French Napoleon III black marble and inlays André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet French Napoleon III black marble and inlays André-Charles Boulle
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Aubusson Rug 19th century - Napoleon III style - 265x166, No 1359
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century - around 1860
Origin: Aubusson, FRANCE
Style: Napoleon III
Condition: Perfect condition (Cleaned, Lined in our workshop)
Material: Wool & Silk
Width: 2m65
Length...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Napoleon III slipper chairs, circa 1860-1879. Newly covered in white linen with kick pleat skirts. Hand-carved and turned legs raised upon casters. Together together and pric...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
A fine 19th Century French three piece clock garniture set.
Comprising of a clock and pair of candelabra, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Napoleon III Occasional Coffee Table With Two Painted Tops And Gold Legs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Exclusive an...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Maple
19th Century Napoleon III Period Jewelry Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
This 19th Century Napoleon III Period Jewelry Box is a true testament to the elegance and sophistication of its era. Crafted with meticulous attention...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French porcelain vase Napoleonic Empire 19th century
By Napoléon III
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French porcelain vase Napoleonic Empire 19th century
Extravagant pink French porcelain vase with flamingo handles, base with flamingo leg design and paintings on both fronts, signed...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
Antique Paintings Portraits Of Dogs, Watercolor On Paper, Black Poodle, Late 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Paintings Portraits of Dogs features a small painting, a Watercolor on paper with
a portrait of a Black Poodle dog, late 1800s era.
This is a pleasant portrai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Paper
Picture Frame Green two-tones enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
This important Picture Frame Green is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24 carats. It is rectangular shaped photo frame.
The surface of this Picture Frame Green is fired enamel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
19th Century French Burl Walnut Buffett
Located in Louisville, KY
Stunning 19th Century French Burl Walnut Buffett with two panel drawers each with intricately carved floral motifs within the center panels, each drawer has brass hardware with ornat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra, Emblematic of Hunting
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Large Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra, Emblematic of Hunting.
Each conceived in the Louis XV style with rocaille stem supporting assymetrically modelled sc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
A Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Important Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain-Mounted Mahogany and Lemon Wood Bonheur Du Jour, Attributed to Édouard Kreisser,
This magnificent bonheur d...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Man Smoking A Pipe In Front Of A Chimney by Antoine Richard 1822-1891
Located in PARIS, FR
Man resting, sitting, smoking his pipe in front of the fireplace". Oil on panel.
French school. Antoine RICHARD, born in Châlon sur Saone, was a pupil of P.Cogniet and made his debu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Napoleon III Style Lamartine Yellow Marble Fireplace Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Impressive Napoleon III style Lamartine yellow marble fireplace
Hearth dimensions: 78 x 98 cm
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...
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1930s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Cabinet Black and Gold Napoleon III 1860 France marble Top André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet Black and Gold Napoleon III 1860 France marble Top André-Charles Boulle
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 19th C. Armchairs with Carved Fruitwood Frames
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant pair French Napoleon III armchairs inspired by the Louis XV period with elaborately carved fruitwood frames with floral motives. The chairs have been stripped down to the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs with Tufted Backs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of French 19th century armchairs with diamond tufted backs and scrolled arms. This pair of armchairs from the Napoleon III period captures the intricate details and r...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
French Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with inlaid veneers of walnut and mahogany and turned corner details. Bronze-mounted with two handles, gallery and trim...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Style Carved Mahogany Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Style Carved Mahogany Faux Bamboo Mirror
Late 20th Century
Exuding elegance reminiscent of the Napoleon III era, this late 20th-century Napoleon III Style Carved Mahog...
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20th Century Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putti Clock, 1870s
By Claire Jeanne Roberte Collinet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Napoleon III bronze Bacchus putti clock, France, 1870s Height: 7.4"(18.8cm), Width: 6.1"(15.5cm), Depth : 3.3"(8.4cm). In perfect working order. Ver...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Grand guéridon basculant, plateau chantourné à décor peint et burgauté
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Grand guéridon basculant, plateau chantourné à décor peint et burgauté
représentant un paysage à l’antique animé
Fût tourné et pied tripode à décors dorés
Fin XIXe
Traces d’usure, sa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Unique French Table Top, Fire-Gilded Bronze Around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French table top, fire-gilded bronze around 1860.
Fire-gilded bronze, base with two puttos holding the antique hand-cut round glass bowl. Ex...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Bronze D' Ore & Green Marble Cassoulets Ca 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Napoleon III bronze d' ore & green marble cassoulets, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage French Napoleon III Style Scroll Back Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Napoleon III Style Scroll Back Petite Sofa
This vintage French petite sofa is upholstered in its original goldish-green mohair. A thick fringe covers its wooden legs....
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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
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Mohair, Wood
Guéridon basculant à plateau chantourné décoré d’un médaillon central peint
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Guéridon basculant à plateau chantourné décoré d’un médaillon central peint, époque Napoléon III
décor de fleurs et papillons autour du médaillon (manques au décor)
Scène centrale d’...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Vases for the Orientalist Market
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Paris porcelain hand painted Vases for the orientalist market, circa 1870.
Each vase is beautifully hand painted with scenes of Sultan and Sultana, and the tops a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Mirror, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III carved giltwood mirror with floral patterns, circa nineteenth century.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Napoleon III Floor Lamp, in Bronze, Brass and Marble, Variable Height
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III floor lamp, in bronze, brass and marble.
Variable height.
Metal wear.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Porcelain De Paris French Wedding Vase For The Church
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
A rare and romantic French wedding vase...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Ormolu and Patinated-Bronze ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture
Attributed to François Linke (1855 - 1946), Paris, Late 19th/ Century
The clock representing a putto on ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an 'Allegory of Peace'
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with an allegory of peace. The Allegory of Peace is holding an olive branch, symbol for peace and a laurel wreath, symbol for victory, in he...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bibliothèque Napoléon III, bois noirci marqueté de laiton, d’ivoire et de nacre
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Bibliothèque Napoléon III, bois noirci marqueté de laiton, d’ivoire et de nacre.
Elle ouvre à deux portes à fond de miroir biseauté (tain piqué à plusieurs endroits)
sur quatre étagè...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Important Pair of Marble and Bronze Columns, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Pair of Marble and Bronze Columns, 20th Century.
Pair of Napoleon III style columns in marble and patinated bronze.
H: 125cm, W: 35cm, D: 35cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Alabaster, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in gilt bronze and alabaster, 19th century.
A 19th century Napoleon III period chandelier in gilt bronze and alabaster bowl.
H: 72cm, d: 77cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marquetry Cigar Box, Music Box
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period marquetry cigar presentation box is constructed of rosewood and is marked Cigares on the top in lemon wood inlay. Additional i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Bureau de Dame Napoleon III Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
A late 19th century Napoleon III bronze-mounted mahogany bureau à cylinder, an elegant French Bureau de Dame or Bonheur du Jour, a ladies writing desk with cartonnier which opens up ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
Large Bronze Sculpture by A.CARBIER from the 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bronze sculpture by A.CARBIER from the 19th Century.
Elegant sculpture by A.CARBIER in patinated bronze from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, signed A.CARBIER, stamped i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Marble, Bronze
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Side Chairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
French pair of Napoleon III slipper chairs
A fabulous pair of low back upholstered side chairs, nicely wide seated design with beautifully polished ebonized legs.
Fully reupholstere...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Birch
Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry box.
The walnut burl wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and mother of pearl with the new brown colour velour textile.
The ke...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Brass
Copper And Brass Candle Sconces, Continental, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A very fine pair of heavy gauge cast copper cartouche form sconces with brass candelabra arms holding crisply cast copper rosette form drip pans and brass nozzles. Exceptional qualit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Brass, Copper
Bohemian Opaline Overlay and Gilt Bronze Bowl, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian Opaline Overlay and Gilt Bronze Bowl, 19th Century.
A 19th century Napoleon III period cup in Bohemian opaline overlay and gilt bronze.
H: 2...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Opal, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture in the Romantic Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture in the Romantic style, 20th century.
Bronze sculpture, marble base, 20th century, in the Romantic style of the Napoleon III period.
H: 52cm, W: 22cm, D: 22cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sculpture in Gilded and Patinated Bronze, Signed "Campagne", 19th Century.
By Campagne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in gilded and patinated bronze, signed "campagne", 19th century.
A Napoleon III period bronze sculpture, 19th century, gilded and patinated bronze, marble base, signed "Ca...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs ad ebonized turned feet circa 1860.
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas Paris
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by G.Thomas publisher Paris
The Terrestrial Globe has an exceptional blackened wooden base with a ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Wood
Ebonized Figural Brass Marble Top Napoleonic Side Cabinet Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous black lacquered or ebonized side cabinet in the Napoleonic style. The cabinet features beautiful bright brass castings of cherubs and figures and various other for...
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1960s European Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
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Marble, Brass
19th Century French Set of Four Red Leather Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Introducing a set of four exquisite precious wood chairs, embodying the timeless elegance of Napoleon III era, circa 1880. Crafted from rich wood, these chairs boast a captivating me...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Leather, Fruitwood
19th Century Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain and Bronze Centerpiece
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite 19th century Napoleon III compote, or centrepiece, in delicate Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze. Designed to grab all the attention as the decorative focal point on a di...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
Sèvres Porcelain Box and Chest, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sèvres porcelain box and chest, 19th century.
A Sèvres porcelain box, richly decorated with 3 paintings on the belt and one on the top, enhanced with gold, Napoleon III period, 19th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Porcelain
Amazing Napoleon III Empire Clock 19th Century H: 58cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Napoleon III Empire Clock 19th Century
mahogany and mahogany veneer porch with gilt and chiseled bronze ornamentation.
White enamel dial signed FONTAINE in Avranches,
Roman n...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
Napoleon Iii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Baccarat, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, and Ferdinand Barbedienne. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $2,500,000 while the average work can sell for $3,313.
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