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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 Henri Picard Children Gilt Bronze Sculpture
Located in CABA, AR
Henri Picard, a master of artistic metalwork during the opulent Second Empire period in France, remains a figure of enduring fascination and admiration in the realms of antique art a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover our stunning pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, featuring elegant oval shapes standing on slender, slightly curved legs adorned with intricate floral brass fittings. Each tab...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Maple, Fruitwood

Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Boulle Marble Top Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Boulle Marble Top Cabinet
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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

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

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

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

French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, & Tole Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scale French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and tole centerpiece, signed by Henri Picard. This beautiful jardiniere centerpiece is ra...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 Decorative Napoleon III Style Giltwood Rope Stool with Animal Fabric
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French decorative Napoleon III style giltwood rope stool in the manner of A.M.E Fournier, with a circular seat upholstered in a modern jaguar vel...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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

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

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

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

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

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Ceramic, Faience

French Napoleon III Equestrian Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Kastrup, DK
French pendulum fireplace mantel clock in chiseled gilded and patinated bronze. The upper part with rock formation depicting an equestrian statue of Emperor Napoleon I on horseback o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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

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

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

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

French 19th Century Duchesse Brisee
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century Duchesse Brisee. Dimensions of the large bergere is 28'' W x 32'' D x 39'' H Dimensions of the ottoman is 28'' W x 17'' H Dimensions of the small bergere...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

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

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

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Wood

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

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Porcelain

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

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

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

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Stone, Alabaster, Metal, Silver Plate

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

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Philippe Mourey
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Napoleon III French doré bronze mantel clock by Philippe H. Mourey. Fine casting of a braconnièr, or poacher, leaning casually with his rifle and powder horn in a wood...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze

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

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Upholstery

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
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

C19th French Mahogany Wall Shelf
Located in London, GB
C19th French mahogany wall shelf. Gorgeous Napoleon III three tier étagère with an abundance of wonderful turned finials. In excellent and sturd...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century French Napoleon III Cut Crystal and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant Baccarat style crystal and bronze light fixture was created in France, circa 1870. The intricate antique chandelier has six lights newly wired on one tier with luxurious...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, 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

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Metal

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

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Bronze

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

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

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Other

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...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Crystal

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

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

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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

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Bronze

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

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Mahogany

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

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Metal, Bronze, Silver Plate

French 19th C. Chaise Longue with Carved Fruitwood Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III chaise longue is classic and timeless. Inspired by the Louis XV period, this 19th century chaise features an elaborately carved fruitwood frame that ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

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

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Bronze

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

Set of 2 Bottle Coasters Chinese Red Napoleon III Victorian 19th Century France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These two bottle coasters instantly catch the eye with their vibrant red hue and intricate gold Chinese designs. Dating back to the era of Napoleon III, the last emperor of France, t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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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