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
French 1870s Napoleon III Period Still-Life Painting with Giltwood Carved Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period still-life painting from the second half of the 19th century, signed and set in giltwood frame. This French still-life painting was born at the end of th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Cigar and Music Box, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cigar and music box, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III style.
Cigar box and music box, early 20th century in silver-plated metal and stone, certainly alabaster, 6 cigar holders, whic...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Stone, Alabaster, Metal, Silver Plate
Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup, Taste Vin, in Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century, Napoleon III period.
Cup, Taste Vin, 19th century, Napoleon III period, in enamelled Bohemian crystal with vine decorations.
h: 10...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Napoleon III Black & White Ceramic Dessert Plates, Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this elegant set of six antique plates to serve appetizer or desert to your guests! Crafted by LM & Cie, Creil et Montereau in France, circa 1860, each hand painted ceramic plate...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Bohemian Crystal Tumblers, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Large Bohemian Crystal Tumblers, 19th Century, Napoleon III period.
Pair of 19th century goblets, Napoleon III period, in red Bohemian crystal, one in gold and one in silver...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming drop-leaf table with symmetrical marquetry inlay.
The table has a drawer with key.
The top has a profiled edge, and the legs are finished with bronze gold-colored ornaments....
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
3 Bouquet Holder Vases, Opaline And Pomponne, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Set of 3 small vases called 'bouquet holders' in matt white opaline (rice paste) and shiny, balls in pink and pompom opaline
The 2 small 'rython' vases are decorated with leaves and...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Regulate Pocket Tray , XIXth century
Located in Beaune, FR
Regulate pocket tray supported by pierrot, harlequin and polichinelle. Good condition.
Dimensions
Height 15cm
Width 24cm
Depth 12cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Decorative Plates in Limoges Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of decorative plates in Limoges porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A pair of Limoges porcelain decorative plates with ducks in flight, signed, 19th century, Napoleon...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Napoleon III Black and White Hunt Scenes Plates, Set of 10
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of ten antique plates was crafted in Sarreguemines, France, circa 1870. Each hand painted plate features an illustrated hunt scene. Every black and white ceramic plate has French writing narrating the event including the first one which reads: "Bien des chasseurs se vantent du gibier qu'ils ne tuent pas: lui au contraire en tue beaucoup et ne se vante pas". They are: "Chasse aux Canards Sauvages", "Chasse aux Faisans", "Battue aux Chevreuils", "Chasse aux Cailles...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Box, Bohemian Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, Bohemian crystal box, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bohemian crystal box, brass mounting, double handle, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
h: 11.5cm, w: 15cm, d: 9cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Jam Set in Blue Enamelled Opaline and Silver Plated Metal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jam set in blue enamelled opaline and silver plated metal, 19th century.
Jam set, 19th century, Napoleon III period, in blue enamelled opaline and silver-plated metal.
Cup: h: 10cm,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opal, Metal, Silver Plate
Porcelaine de Paris Plate Imperial Austrian Eagle 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Behold the regal allure of history with this magnificent Porcelaine de Paris plate adorned with the Imperial Austrian Eagle motif, hailing from the 19th century Napoleon III era. Cra...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Box, Bohemian Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, Bohemian crystal box, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bohemian crystal box, brass mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
h: 11.5cm, w: 13cm, d: 9cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III period.
A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period blue and gold opaline goblets.
h: 12cm, l: 13cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opal
French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table. Table has an oval form with a three quarter brass gallery surround over a white marble top, over a short drawer and a fau...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silvered Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Silvered Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century, Napoleon III period.
A pair of three-branched silvered bronze candelabra, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
H: 23cm, d: 25cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Folding Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine late 19th century French Napoleon III folding table. A rectangular marquetry top made up of several light woods and mahogany inlays, surrounded by a moulded blackened wooden e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Baccarat Millefiori Gridel Chruch Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : An Antique Baccarat Millefiori Gridel Chruch Paperweight 1848
Date : 1848
Origin : France
Features : Three gridel canes, goat, horse and cockerel within a close pack of com...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Napoleon III Ormolu Engraved Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This serpentine-shaped engraved ormolu jewelry casket is an exquisite Napoleon III work of art. Reminiscent of works by Alphonse Giroux, a renowned purveyor of fine goods to the Fren...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French porcelain centerpiece, mid-19th century Sevres.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
France, mid-19th century, Sevres, gilt bronze base, two stylized swans, carrying a leaf-shaped porcelain bowl, stylized leaf handles on the sides, painting of a cupid on the mirror, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Pair of Gilded Bronze Gryphon Statuettes Mounted on Marble
Located in NICE, FR
This wonderful and rare pair of decorative statuettes in patinated and gilded bronze dates back to 19th century France. The winged gryphons in patinated and gilded bronze rest upon r...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III period.
19th century goblet, Napoleon III period, in Overlay opaline.
h: 37cm, d: 13,5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A classic pair of French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs with gracious rounded backs and gently scrolled arms. These chairs are designed with impeccable proportions, featur...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 11 19th Century Bois Durci Portrait Roundels
Located in London, GB
Set of 11 19th century Bois Durci portrait roundels
French, 19th Century
Largest: Height 1.5cm, diameter 15.5cm
Smallest: Height 1cm, diameter 11.5cm
This set of 11 panels depicts ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a single welt. The frames have hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by matching stretc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
Napoleon III Style Pedestal Table, in Wood Marquetry and Gilt Bronze.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III style pedestal table, 19th Century or early 20th Century in Wood Marquetry and Gilt Bronze.
A 19th century or early 20th century gilt bronze and wood marquetry pedestal...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Spiral Staircase Table Lamp in Brown Patinated Metal, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spiral staircase table lamp in brown patinated metal, 20th century.
Large table lamp representing a spiral staircase in brown patinated metal, 20th century, Napoleon III style.
h: 6...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Decorative Porcelain Dish, Hand-Painted, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative porcelain dish, Hand-painted, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Large decorative porcelain dish, hand-painted decoration of a duck in flight, 19th century, Napoleo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon III style photo frame
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III style photo frame
Origin France Circa 1900
Materials Bronze, bicelled glass and pastone
Work done with great quality, all stones are very well set (jewelry work)
Bicelle...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Napoleon III Style French "Chinoserie" Hand-Painted Metal Tray
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Origina...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Bouillotte Lamp in Silver Plated Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Bouillotte lamp in silver plated bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Large silvered bronze bouillotte lamp, light brown painted sheet me...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Silver Plate
19th Century Oil Marine Painting of a Naval Battle
Located in NICE, FR
This wonderful oil painting represents a beautiful composition of a naval battle featuring a French ship in the foreground. The colours used and the graphic dynamism of the artwork a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Crystal Overlay Bottle, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal Overlay bottle, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century crystal overlay bottle, Napoleon III period, decorated with ivy in bloom.
h: 25cm, d: 14cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Napoleon III Chaise in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This exquisite French 19th century Napoleon III chaise lounge features an extended left arm, and the interior of the back and arms have skillfully ironed diamond tufting, making this...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III period fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III period fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Hand-painted decorative platter from the Limoges porcelain factory, France, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
h: 6cm, w: 5...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And Marble
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 ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Elegant and ref...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century Large Still Life Oil-on-Canvas Painting "Rose Bouquet"
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this beautiful floral composition from the end of the 19th century, now enclosed in a chic contemporary frame.
The measurements of this piece, including the fram...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas
French Scrolled Back Napoleon III Slipper Chair with Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely 19th century French Napoleon III slipper chair features a gracefully scrolled back, and has been upholstered in an elegant fabric with an abstract leafy design with birds...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Sèvres porcelain vases, Napoleon III period, 19th Century.
A pair of Sèvres porcelain vases, richly decorated with medallions and gallant scenes, Napoleon III period, 19th C...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique French Bronze mounted writing table with particularly fine form dating to the late 19th Century. The table features all over Bronze mounts including Caryatid figures o...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box
Located in London, GB
A very good quality and unusual Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box dating from the first quarter of the nineteenth century.
The box is in g...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Napoleon III bronze photo frame
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III bronze photo frame
Origin France Circa 1900
Napoleon the Third style gilt bronze frame decorated with perfectly set colored stones
Materials Gilded bronze and paste ston...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Opera Chairs in Ebonized Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of 19th century Napoleon III opera chairs in ebonised wood, each with a wonderfully ornate spindle back and a gilded decoration of flowers and foliage on the top rail...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 10 Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of 10 painted and gilded Napoleon III dining chairs in the Louis XVI style. The set includes 2 armchairs and 8 side chairs. A set of 10 matching chairs is certainly very rare e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Gentleman's Vanity or Table Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An antique gentleman's vanity toilet mirror, or 'Psyche', dating from the 19th century and beautifully crafted from gleaming mahogany. This tilting table-top mirror is full of charac...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique French 'Mars' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace fireback with the god mars. God of strength, fertility and protector of cattle.
The fireback is made of cast iron black / pewter pa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Hand-painted decorative platter from the Limoges porcelain factory, France, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
h: 6cm, w: 5...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Decorative Dishes, Manufacture of Porcelain of Limoges.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of decorative dishes with partridges and pheasants, Manufacture of Porcelain of Limoges.
Pair of hand-painted decorative dishes with partridges and pheasants from the Limoges p...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Napoleon III Armchair with Tufted Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome French 19th century armchair with diamond tufted back and scrolled arms. This elegant armchair from the Napoleon III period captures the intricate details and romantic bea...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Regency Style Three Light Bronze Wall Sconce 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fabulous Regency style Napoleon III three-light mirrored wall sconce in gilded bronze. Dating from the second half of the 19th century, this impressive light features a scallop-edg...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French 'The Cobbler and the Financier' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III period fireback.
The fable of the cobbler and the financier (Jean de la Fontaine 1621-1695). A financier's troubled rest is interrupted by the merr...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Carved Cushion Wall Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
19th century wonderfully hand carved cushion mirror which came out of the grand house Locksley Hall in Staffordshire. The outer frame is hand carved and has a glorious pattern of le...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning of pair of blue and white bronze-mounted lamps, wired for US, circa 1880.
Total height with the shades / 22".
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Giltwood Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
French 19th century giltwood mirror with original glass. Giltwood frame with beeded and moulded carvings decorated with foliage motifs and center leaf crest.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
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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