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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.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
Pj Mêne, Rabbit Hunting, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
The rabbit hunt or group of dogs in the burrow is a bronze sculpture with a brown patina by PJ Mêne Prolific artist, Pierre Jules Mêne 1810-1879, distinguished himself as one of the...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Group of hunting dogs in front of a terrier: bronze sculpture with brown patina signed Arson Alphonse Alexandre Arson (1822-1895) is a French animal sculptor, with birds as his favo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Fabric Photo Frames, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze and fabric photo frames, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of Napoleon III period gilt bronze and light green fabric picture frames, 19th century. H: 28c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Sculpture in Gilded Bronze, Signed Alonzo, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in gilded bronze, signed Alonzo, 19th century. A gilded regule sculpture, biscuit and white marble base, signed Alonzo, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 28cm, W: 15cm...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Fabric Double Photo Frame, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze and fabric double photo frame, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period gilt bronze and blue fabric double photo frame in the Charles X style. Open: H: 2...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Malmaison Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Graceful set of four hardwood dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Malmaison dining chairs (model #BA3743) feature a sinuou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Hardwood

Eugène Bazart Paris. Lamp “bouillotte” in gilt bronze. Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Eugène Bazart Paris, signed. Gilt bronze candelabra, mounted as a lamp, with circular base, arms decorated with garlands and ending at the top with a stylized flame. French work, N...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'SAPO ANIM:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid- 'SAPO ANIM:' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: m...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

French Limoges Porcelain Bowl with Green Bouquet of Roses and Underplate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Limoges porcelain bowl from the late 19th century, with green bouquet of roses décor, petite gilt feet and matching underplate. Created by the AMR factory (Ancienne Manufact...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Napoleon III Mirror in Chiselled and Gilded Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this beautiful and intricately designed 19th-century mirror featuring rich openwork in the style of Napoleon III. The mirror's decorations predominantly consist o...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Rare 19th Century Folding Chair in Gilt Wood, Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite and original 19th century folding chair, crafted from carved and gilded wood as if to imitate a bamboo f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bamboo

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Period Covered Vases in Biscuit.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 19th century Napoleon III period covered vases in biscuit. A pair of Napoleon III period covered biscuit vases, 19th century, decorated with che...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Porcelain "Dove" Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Inscribed HA et Cie and numbered 403 Signed in red Escalier de Cristal Paris Beautiful planter in gilded and painted porcelain. The rounded belly with a platinum background is decor...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

A Pair of Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Pedestals
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Pedestals. Each modelled with three upright supports of angels and joined by spheres with seated cherubs holding a castle and a mirror. The tripa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Unusual Patinated Bronze Sculptural Inkwell By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827–1875). Modelled as a fountain with pedestal surmounted by a bust of ‘Rieur napolitain’ (The Laughing N...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A Pair of Napoléon III 'Corinthian' Pedestals, Attributed Maison Millet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze and Marble 'Corinthian' Pedestals, Attributed to Maison Millet. Each with square rouge griotte marble top and column. The Corinthian capitals fine...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A Fine Napoléon III Sèvres Style Porcelain-Inset Onyx Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted and Sèvres Style Porcelain-Inset Onyx Guéridon. The circular top inset with a large circular porcelain plaque painted with Madame de Pompado...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Onyx, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Guéridon Table (19th Century)
Located in Lisbon, PT
French Napoleon III Guéridon Table (19th Century) 3,230 This charming French guéridon table from the Napoleon III period exudes sophistication. The classic kidney shape and rich comb...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Copper

A Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Vases, Fitted As Lamps
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Vases, Fitted As Lamps. Attributed to Ferdinand Barbedienne. Designed in the Néo-Grec style with scrolled swan handles and body relie...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 1850s Napoléon III Painted Tôle Two-Light Lamp with Cherub and Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period painted tôle two-light table lamp from the mid 19th century, with cherub and rose motifs. Created in France at the beginning of Emperor Napoléon III's re...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tôle

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons period made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

A Painted Porcelain Centrepiece, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A painted porcelain centrepiece, gilt bronze mounting, 19th century. A Napoleon III period gilt bronze centrepiece and porcelain bowl painted with a gallant scene on a turquoise blu...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Large Imari Porcelain Perfume Burner, Japan and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Imari porcelain perfume burner, Japan and gilt bronze, 19th century. Large Imari porcelain perfume burner, Japan, rich gilt bronze frame, Napoleon III period, 19th century. h...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Period Napoleon III Black Painted Tôle Lavabo with Floral Décor, 1870s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period painted tôle wall-mounted lavabo from the Ile-de-France region, second half of the 19th century. Born in the later years of the reign of Emperor Napoleon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tôle

A Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Paris porcelain vases with gilt bronze mounts, 19th century. A pair of Paris porcelain vases with hand-painted decorations of playing cherubs, gilt bronze mount, Napoleon ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Brass Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 3-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Pair Of 19th Century French Mahogany Salon Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality And Extremely Attractive Pair Of late 19th Century French, Napoleon III Period, Mahogany And Brass Salon Type Side Chairs, Having Curved Top Rail Over Attracti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

Napolean III Ebonised Reclining Armchair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Napolean III Ebonised Armchair, C1870 upholstered in buttoned red/gold silk, stylised shaped for on horn castors 28"w x 45"d x 34"h
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silk, Upholstery, Ebony

Antique Portraits of Women, Portrait Young Breton Girl, Oil On Canvas, 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Paintings, Antique Portraits of Women offers a portrait of a Beautiful Young Breton Girl with typical headdress, an Oil Painting on Canvas, late 19th century. A...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

A Pair Of French Gilt Bronze Models Of Pegasus
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A pair of French gilt bronze models...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A Sèvres Biscuit and Gilded Bronze Set, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Sèvres biscuit and gilded bronze set, 19th century. A Sèvres biscuit and bronze gilt trim, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Clock: h: 30cm, w: 22cm, d: 12cm Candelabra: h: 24cm,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Napoléon III Porcelain de Paris Plates with Floral Décor, Sold Separately
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Napoléon III period Porcelaine de Paris plates from the late 19th century, with floral décor. The plates are sold individually $145 each, the large platter is priced $225. Cre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Silversmith Christofle, Table Top In Silver Bronze, 3 Parts, Late XIXth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Especially for a table in silvered bronze in 3 parts with a background of mirrors, on an oak parquet. The ingot mold is decorated with nets, crossed ribbons. The above is signed "CH...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Silversmith Roussel - Centerpiece In Its "Dormant" In Silver XXth
By JME Roussel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpiece in solid silver composed of a large covered soup tureen mounted on a pedestal and encased in its tray, octagonal in shape, the set is bordered with gadroons and engraved ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Sterling Silver

A Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Vases, Gilt Bronze and Enamelled, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of 19th century, Napoleon III period, painted and gilt Sèvres porcelain vases, gilt bronze and enamelled. Pair of 19th century vases, Napoleon III period, in painted, gilt an...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons. The stand is made of polished brass and the tools are made of wrought ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Napoleon III Boulle Style Cut Brass Marquetry Cabinets
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of striking Napoleon III style ebonized cabinets, with Boulle style faux tortoiseshell cut-brass marquetry, gilt brass mounted black lacquered solid wood construction, topped ...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Brass

2 Napoleon III Style Tiger Gold Marble & Gilt Bronze Pedestals Sculpture Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
A large pair of Classical Column Napoleon III style Pedestals. Made from Tiger Gold Marble and Gilt Bronze. Features a shaped top with acanthus scrolled capital over a fluted center ...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Carved Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Newark, GB
The French 1860's gilt wood framed mirror emanates an air of refinement with its rectangular shape. The frame, adorned with a plethora of intricately carved leaves, boasts a stunning...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood, Mirror

19th Century Enamel And Bronze Napoleon Clock
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A Handsome 19th century, French Napoleon III mantle Clock of fine quality. Black enamel & Gilt bronze case , lion masks to the sides sitting on claw feet . The clock and striking bel...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Monumental French Dor'e Napoleon III Malachite & Bronze Satyr Head Candelabra 4'
Located in Dayton, OH
A magnificent French Napoleon III style 24 gold-plated (dor'e) vase and candelabra with saytrée heads and floral themes by Eric Stepniewski. The exquisite malachite base contrasting ...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze

French Female bust”, terracotta, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Neoclassical
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind female bust in terracotta, signed A. Carrier on the back. Seated on a wooden base we find this delicate bust of a young woman, with sweet and delicate features. With h...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Terracotta, Wood

Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine floral miniature fired enamelled by the painter Ren...
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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Napoleon III Period French Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Grand mirror, French, from the Napoleon III period. The frame, of hand carved wood, features a rich decor of Acanthus leaves delicately hand carved. The 24 carat gold leafing covers ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Large Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Lights, 1880-1890
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large pair of French Napoleon III wall sconces, France, 1880-1890. Gilt bronze fixtures and opalescent granite glass shades. Height : 45cm (17.7"), Width : 15cm (5.9"), Depth : 29cm ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Napoleon III Portor Marble and Bronze inkwell 19th century. France Width: 33.5 cm. good condition
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Set of Four Oak Embossed Leather Covered Chairs w/ Brass Tacks
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome set of four petite Napoleon III French oak chairs feature embossed leather backs and seats framed in a myriad of brass tacks. The worn leather adds to the charm of thi...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the enchanting world of opulence with this exquisite Borne Settee, a resplendent blend of timeless elegance and whimsical charm. Upholstered in the finest white button tuft...
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1860s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Hardwood

French End 19th Century Bronze Dragon Chandelier, 1880-1890
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French end 19th century bronze chandelier, France, 1880-1890. Dragons. Solid bronze fixture showing 3 dragons. 3 Very precious lampshades in blown-moulded thin semi-crystal stretched...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair 19th Century Bronze French Napoleon III Period Oil Lantern Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Bronze French Napoleon III Period Oil Lanterns converted to Table Lamps will make the perfect finishing touch to any room! Nothing adds ambiance like antique light...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

4 Theodore Alexander Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Brown Leather Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 An Evening At Ease by Theodore Alexander. Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded brown leather upholstered sea...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

3 Theodore Alexander Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Red Leather Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 An Evening At Ease by Theodore Alexander. Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded red leather upholstered seat,...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Monumental Carved Walnut Mirrored French Buffet by Guéret Frères
Located in Baambrugge, NL
An important and monumental-sized carved Walnut mirrored French buffet by Guéret Frères, Rue Lafayette 216, Paris. Napoleon III style, between 1870 and 1877. Renowned for their exqu...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Worked and decorated ceramic plate, Capodimonte, 19th-20th century
Located in Monza, IT
The plate is worked in relief and painted by hand, it has a white base, golden decoration with floral motifs in the center, with coat of arms, and a rich workmanship along the contou...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of brass. The set is in...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of wrought iron, cast iron and brass....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Theodore Alexander Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Green Leather Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
An Evening At Ease by Theodore Alexander. Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded green leather upholstered seat, with s...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Worked and decorated ceramic plate, Capodimonte, 19th-20th century
Located in Monza, IT
Refined ceramic plate, Capodimonte manufacture, branded. The plate is worked in relief and painted by hand, it has a white base, golden decoration with floral motifs in the center an...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

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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