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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 Neoclassical Louis XVI Mahogany Nightstand ~ Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Mahogany Nightstand with Carrara Marble is an extraordinary example of the finest materials and craftsmanship being combined to produce an ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

19th-Century Italian Marble Relief: Majestic Bustards in Exquisite Detail
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 19th-century Italian marble relief plaque, meticulously hand-carved to capture the graceful essence of a pair of majestic bustards amidst lush vegetation. The meticulous at...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Centre Table, Small Desk 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Centre table, small desk 19th century, Napoleon III period. Centre table, small desk in the style of François Linke, 19th century work, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and marble t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of the Artist Joseph Charles de Blezer.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of the Artist Joseph Charles de Blezer. Bronze sculpture from the 19th century, Napoleon III period by Joseph Charles de Blezer (1828-1884).     h: 49cm , w: 21cm, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Napoleon III style Writing / Center Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Napoleon III style black lacquer and gilt bronze mounted writing / center table, late 19th century. With a black lacquer top banded with gilt bronze and a later glass top, a frieze drawer on one side, resting on black lacquer cabriole...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Beautiful Neoclassical Noir De Mazy Black Marble Antique Front Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Elegance personified, the Neoclassical Noir De Mazy black marble antique front fireplace is a true masterpiece that commands attention. Crafted with meticulous precision, this statel...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Cassolettes in Marble and Gilt Bronze from the Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this wonderful pair of cassolettes, urns in English, in gray-green ash-colored marble veined with white. They feature a highly decorative gilded bronze mount adorned w...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

NAPOLEON III EIGHT LAME CANDELABRO 19th Century H. 120cm
Located in Madrid, ES
NAPOLEON III EIGHT LAME CANDELABRO 19th Century French in gilded bronze and marble, decorated with plant motifs. Signs of use. Height: 120 cm good conditions
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of herringbone panelled wooden benches
Located in Salò, IT
Pair of herringbone-paneled wooden benches, French cabinetry from the second half of the 19th century, new animalier velvet upholstery and padding, seat height 36 cm, total height 60...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

19th Century French Green Wine Bottle Lamp 24"H
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Green Wine Bottle Lamp 24"H
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass

Liqueur Cellar With Elephant, Napoleon III Period 19 Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Liqueur cellar with an elephant in spelter, brass and enameled glassware from the Napoleon III period Beautiful liqueur cellar with a very beautifu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass

Ebonized Napoleon III Violin Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
Period Napoleon III violin table. Elegantly carved, featuring, fruit, foliage and classical elements on casters.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Stele, Column in Marble and Gilt Bronze from the 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stele, Column in Marble and Gilt Bronze from the 19th Century. Marble and gilt bronze column from the Napoleon III period, 19th century.   H: 120cm, W: 35cm, D: 35cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Overley Goblet, 19th Century, 1840-1860
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Goblet in overley, 19th century, 1840-1860 with enamelled and gold plate Measures: H 29cm, D 12cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Art Glass

A Large Napoleon III Carved Giltwood & Gesso Mirror
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Napoleon III Carved Giltwood & Gesso Mirror. Grand in size and decoration, this impressive Napoleon III period overmantel mirror is designed in the Louis XVI style with an ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gesso, Giltwood

Portrait of a young aristocrat, France Circa 1850
Located in PARIS, FR
Large oil on canvas portraying a young woman of fine character, undoubtedly an aristocrat, French school circa 1850. According to family tradition, this is the portrait of Countess H...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

Large Napoleon III Column
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare and important Napoleon III column. The barrel is decorated with gilded brass grooves, at its base two rings also in gilded brass. French work from the Napoleon III period Idea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Stone Top Iron Bistrot Pedestal Table from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite, antique Napoleon III gueridon is as authentic and original as it can be! Crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1870, the classic bistrot table features a round stone top with all natural finish over a long iron stem ending with three paw feet at the base. The French outdoor occasional table...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Stone, Iron

Timeless Equestrian Elegance: Paul Magne De La Croix's 1900 Watercolor
Located in New York, NY
Captivating scene of a gentleman gracefully mounted on horseback, skillfully brought to life by artist Paul Magne De La Croix. Created in the year 1900, th...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite beauty of an antique Boulle-style desk from the late 1800s, a true masterpiece that once graced the era of Napoleon III. This desk is not just a piece of furnitu...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

19th Century Pair of Medici Vases in Old Paris Porcelain
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Medici bases urns from the 19th century, Napoleon III period in old Paris porcelain, its decoration is very simple, just touches of gold and the porcelain, the handles are ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Lot of 9 original opaline vases from the Napoleon III period, height from 11.42"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lot of 9 original opaline vases from the Napoleon III period, height from 11.42" to 13" (29 to 33 cm)
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Set of Three Christofle Cake Stands, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of three Christofle cake stands, Napoleon III period. Three silver-plated and cut-glass cake stands by the Maison Christofle, 19th century, Napole...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver

19th Century Limoges Porcelain Cache Pot in a Sèvres Style
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful and vividly coloured 19th century cache pot, or jardinière, lovingly crafted from Limoges porcelain in the 18th century Sèvres styl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small Globe
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). Small study globe Polar mounting o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

19th Century French Porcelain Figurines Guitar Player & Singer
Located in Lisbon, PT
A large pair of French polychrome and gilt painted biscuit figurines of a mandolin player and a singer. The woman is wearing a green sack-back gown with white flowery etched inner dr...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Beautiful Neoclassical Noir De Mazy Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Behold the exquisite Neoclassical Noir De Mazy black marble antique front fireplace, a testament to timeless beauty and refined craftsmanship. This meticulously designed fireplace ex...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Bronze Sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, 19th century. Bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, Napoleon III period, 19th century.   Photos:(c)inu.studio_art  H: 47cm, W: 18cm, D: 13cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Large Gilded Bronze Clock of the Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this large and exceptional clock in gilt bronze, measuring 61 cm in height and 31 cm in width. It is adorned with gilded bronze female busts on either side of the cloc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Low Squared-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III low squared-back chairs on casters circa 1860-1879. Turned and hand-carved ebonized legs on casters. Newly-covered in white ticking and burlap. Sold together and priced ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Antique Grasscloth Cabinet or Armoire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century French cabinet with a case crafted in pine, having five adjustable shelves inside, and covered in woven reed featuring a cornice and geometric panels, bronze ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Grasscloth

Napoleon III card holder
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III card holder (card fray) Gilt bronze and enamel Origin France Circa 1900 Gilt bronze and Cloissone enamel with hand-painted Sevres porcelain plate signed by E. Horche Per...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Bohemian Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian crystal box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Bohemian crystal box, brass mounting, engraved hunting scene, 19th century, Napoleon III period.     h: 13cm , w: 25cm, d: 10cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Napoleon III Sideboard 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III sideboard 19th Century 113 x 90 x 37 cm with ebonized wood door and brass inlays, gilded bronze applications. Upper floor with character. French manufacture, Napoleon II...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Late 19th-Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe
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). Small study globe Polar mounting o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Pair of Torchères, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of torchères, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Pair of bronze torchères with mahogany base, Napoleon III period, 19th century.   H: 188...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Black Marble Antique Circular Fireplace Noir de Mazy
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A stunning antique fireplace crafted from exquisite black gold Noir de Mazy marble takes center stage with its timeless beauty. This full bypass fireplace is thoughtfully designed with return pieces, allowing for versatile placement around a mantelpiece. Originating from a canal house in Amsterdam, this fireplace once graced the front room with its regal presence. Impeccably polished, the marble exudes a captivating deep shine that enhances its overall allure. The uniquely angled consoles (legs) of the fireplace contribute to its graceful and sophisticated appearance. Notably, the front of the fireplace boasts a captivating shell that stands out, thanks to its beautiful, lustrous finish. The top of the fireplace showcases meticulous craftsmanship, featuring multiple layers that effortlessly form the graceful lines, elevating the overall aesthetic appeal. This antique black marble fireplace not only embodies historical charm but also adds a touch of elegance to any space it inhabits. fireplace The antique fireplaces on my website have been fully restored and are available from stock. Transport and installation is facilitated because the fireplaces are already pre-assembled. The antique fireplaces are cleaned and re-waxed in marble, this ensures that the fireplace regains its original deep shine. This maintenance-free marble wax also provides the fireplace with a dirt and water-repellent layer. If you have any questions, I would be happy to speak to you. Renzo van...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Magnificent Flat Desk in Blackened Wood and Bronzes, Napoleon III Style
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent flat desk in blackened wood, Napoleon III style, made by the house "Gouffé". The Gouffé company is a great French furniture manufacturer whose quality of manufacture is ...
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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

French Napoleon III Serving Table or Side Table Walnut and Brass, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III walnut and brass serving table, French This can also be used as a side table. One drawer and two shelves circa 1880 Good antique condition. Shipping: L42 P33 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19thc French Napoleon III Baccarat "Russe" Votive Candle Holder in Pink Glass
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Antique Baccarat Votive Candle Holder Night Light. Pink art glass in the Baccarat "Russe" pattern.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Art Glass

Pair of Opaline Vases Painted with Floral Motifs, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Opaline Vases Painted with Floral Motifs, 19th Century. A pair of 19th century opaline vases, Napoleon III period, with a pretty painting...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Late 19th Century French Terrestrial Desk Small J. FOREST Globe
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). Study globe Polar mounting on a bl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron and polished brass with a recently forged grate. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass

19th Century French Walnut Marquetry & Bronze Mounts Bombe Jardinière with Liner
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant oval planter was crafted in Paris, France circa 1870. The antique walnut jardinière features a serpentine front and bombe sides dressed with intricate bronze handles; th...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

French Antique Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Envelope Games Card Table, C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
A French Antique Ormolu-Mounted mahogany envelope games card table, C. 1870, attributed to Henry Dasson. A very elegant and high quality, French Louis XVI style, mahogany and bro...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Polychrome Painted Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room or a den with this elegant antique wooden chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1880, the light fixture is round in sha...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak, Paint

Six “La Restauration” garden chairs France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Six 1880s garden metal and wood chairs, from the restaurant « La Restauration » in the park of the city of Vichy, center of France. In good condit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier A fantastic masterwork of perfection with beautiful fire-gilded bronze. Bronze, gold plated. On vol...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Cut Crystal & Bronze D'ore "Fan Box" circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Most Unusual Antique French Napoleon III Era Cut Crystal and Bronze D'Ore "Fan Box" Circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Bronze statue of a nymph with Borghese shell with founder signature Barbedienne
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This bronze sculpture representing a nymph with the Borghese shell of the 19th century and was made after the sculptor Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720). The nymph with the Borghese shell...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Miniature Bronze Easel.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period miniature bronze easel. Miniature bronze easel from the 19th century, Napoleon III period.     h: 48cm , w: 24cm, d: 22cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Make-up Set Composed of a Poudrier and 4 Flacons, XIXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Make-up set composed of a Poudrier and 4 Flacons, XIXth Century. Make-up set in gilded brass and crystal from the Napoleon III period, 19th century.    Photos:(c)inu.studio_art  h: ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

ClassiCon Bowl for firewood, mod. 1191
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant polished steel bowl for firewood with curved surface and cylindrical feet. Stamped on the rim ClassiCon 1191.
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Furniture

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Steel

Champagne Cristal Glasses, French XIXth Century, More Available
Located in Crespières, FR
Champagne crystal glass by Baccarat, french XIXth century Clear crystal glasses, XIXth century, classical model, with a beautiful clear sound. The facetted decor around catches t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

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 and polished brass. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

ANTIQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III 1850 EBONiSED BOULLE CARD TABLE FOR RESTORATION
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this totally original, unrestored, Napoleon III Boulle card games table with ebonised frame and green baize playing surface Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very expensive and collectable mid 19th century Boulle table...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

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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