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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.)

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Style: Napoleon III
19th Century French Carved Bleached Oak Buffet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, a game room or an entry with this richly carved antique buffet! Created in France, circa 1860, and built of oak, the cabinet sits on front bun feet over a carved recessed base plinth, and embellished with barley twist side columns extending to floral rosettes medallions at the top. The buffet with elongated corners on the surface and molded edges, features two side by side drawers across the front, dressed with hand carved branch form handles over double doors; each door panel is heavily carved, and features two medallions in high relief bounded with foliage decor around the edges; one medallion has a hunter's satchel, trumpet, powder sack, gun, and a hat under the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow, while the other features a water canteen...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

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

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Bronze

Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, mid-20th Century.
By Ecole Boulle
Located in NICE, FR
Presenting you this splendid cabinet in Boulle-style marquetry from the mid-20th century. It opens with ten small drawers, a large middle drawer, and two doors. It is further topped ...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

French Napoleon III checked blue fabric Sofa wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite corbeille canapé made around 1900 in France. It follows the Louis Slightly galvanized legs and incisions carved into the wood run throughout the piece of furniture and high...
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1890s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century armchairs from France newly upholstered in Harwood House fabric. These chairs have elaborately carved painted wood frames. Some visible wear on original wood tha...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

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

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Wood

Elegant Christofle Wine Cart with Grape Leaf Motif
Located in Bruxelles, BE
This exquisite wine cart, crafted by the renowned French silversmith Christofle, epitomizes sophistication and functionality. Dating back to the late 19th century, it features delica...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

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

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Upholstery

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with gilded bronze inkwells and sphinx. 48 x 23 cm Height 20.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Mantel Clock, by 'Monbro Aine, Paris'
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality, large French 19th century gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, signed; 'Monbro Aine, Paris'. Having an urn of grapes with semi...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jours
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Napoleon III Pietra Dura bonheur du jours. With semi precious stone inlaid to the doors and ormolu mounts.
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Antique Dutch Napoleon III Log Basket, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century Dutch Napoleon III firewood basket holder. The log holder is made copper. Also called 'Frisian nail bucket'. Was used for the transport o...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Copper

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
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Pair 19thc Qajar Dynasty Crystal Table Lamps/ Candle Holders by Baccarat 1870
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French for Qajar Dynasty Amber with Hand Painted Floral Enamelled Table Lamps / Candle Holders with Crystal Shades. Manufactured by Baccarat. The amber body is floral deco...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Art Glass

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. Width at front is 56 cm (22.0 inches).
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Clockwork Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, NL
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

Goddess Diana Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A patinated bronze figurine of the roman goddess of the Hunt Diana by the great artist Edouard Drout. "Drouot" signed in hollow on the side and “Vrai Bronze Paris” foundry stamp und...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Carved Painted Wood and Polished Iron Safe with Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique wooden and iron safe, was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The black painted and polished iron safe stands on a separate carved oak base decorated with a straight b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Two Napoleon III Caned Beech Chairs, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two french chairs Napoleon III, made circa 1880. Beech and cane in faux-bambou style. Antique, late 19th century. Sound and solid. Shipping: L42 / H 89 / P 55 cm 13 kg.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Cane, Beech

19th Century French Napoleon III Embossed & Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Napoleon III Embossed & gilded mirror displays extraordinary detail in a celebration of the classical style! Embossing patterns include a bordering all around, with a tier of intriguing foliates, next to a gold bordering and a raised, half-cylindrical molding that is raised from the surface and embossed to depict bundled florals with several types of flowers represented in the detail. Finally, around the original beveled mirror itself appears one last triple tier of gold molding with beading accent. The original silver is starting to show distress at the bottom, typical for mirrors of this age, which to the cognoscenti only adds to the charm and allure! A tailored corbel appears at the bottom on each side as a finishing transitional touch to the surface upon which the mirror is mounted, which can range anywhere from the floor to a magnificent fireplace...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century France Napoleon III° Kingwood Gilt Bronze Center Table
Located in Roma, RM
Center table, Napoleon III in purple ebony wood - French provenance,19th century era Four-footed center-leg base surmounted by bronzes depicting putt...
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Large, Elegant French Fireplace Screen, Handmade, 38" to 55" Wide, 24.6" Tall
Located in Amerongen, NL
Replica of an antique original. Produced exactly as it used to be made and they are thus difficult to distinguish from an old original. With a Classic handle. Important advantage ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

1820's Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Napoleon III bronze inkwell Encrier. Three winged cupids holding up a bowl with masked faces with an eagle standing atop. Dimensions: H 16cm W 11cm D 8cm Origin: French Date: ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century, Dutch Napoleon III period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.  
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Brass Inlaid French Dor'e Figural Bronze Boulle Ebonized Near Queen Bed
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb bed which is decadently adorned in dor'e gilt bronze with figures and flaming septres and inlaid in tortoise with brass. The bed is part of an entire set including a...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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

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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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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

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Porcelain

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

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Style Settee in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III settee is upholstered in a plush floral patterned gold velvet with tassel adornments and matching bullion fringe. The beautifully curved back and bui...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

Oil on Canvas, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oil on canvas, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Oil on canvas, beautiful 19th century painting representing an interior scene of a mother with her daughters, Napoleon III period, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Canvas

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

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Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with unusual form, ebonized finish with burl of walnut veneer detailed with bead trim. Fine quality cast bronze handles, galle...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Baccarat Painted Opaline Vases, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Baccarat Painted Opaline Vases, Birds and flowers design, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Baccarat painted opaline vases with bird and flower decor...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

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

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Crystal

Pair of Bohemian Crystal Perfume Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bohemian Crystal Perfume Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. Pair of Perfume Bottles, 19th century, Napoleon III period in red Bohemian crystal enamelled in silver. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

5 Bohemian Crystal Glasses, Red Cabochon, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
5 Bohemian crystal glasses, red cabochon, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Five Bohemian crystal glasses, red cabochon, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 18cm, d: 7cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

Red Bohemian Crystal Enamelled Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red Bohemian crystal enamelled box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. White and gold enamelled red Bohemian crystal case, brass mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 9cm, w:...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Crystal

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

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Opaline Glass

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 pla...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Carpet / Tapestry French work in the 19th century - Napoleon III style - N° 1396
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool

High Painted faux-marbre Sideboard , Italy, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Sideboard with support height in green painted wood imitation marble and enhanced with a gilded decoration (painted and elements) It opens on the front with 2 doors; faux marble pai...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

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

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Opal, Metal, Silver Plate

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
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver, Bronze

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

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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

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Brass

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

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

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Multi-gemstone, Bronze

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

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Iron

Christofle, 5pc. Silver Plate Empire Style Tea Set with Tray - Museum Quality !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 5-piece French antique Empire style silver-plate tea set by France’s premier silversmith “Christofle” – Silversmith to the King. Each piece in this ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

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

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Canvas

Pair of Ewers in Chased and Gilt Bronze, Neo-Gothic Style, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of ewers in chased and gilt bronze, Neo-Gothic style, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Pair of large ewers in chased and gilt bronze, central part in enamelled bronze, Neo-Go...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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

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Ceramic

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

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Baccarat Millefiori Gridel Chruch Paperweight
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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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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