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
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Ebonized Fruitwood Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing Napoleon III center table (or 'Table de Milieu') in ebonized fruit wood, rectangular in shape, with rounded sides.
Its ornate top, which is bordered all around with a gilt bronze frieze and two further inner bands, features at its centre an intricate marquetry inlaid design of a foliage cartouche framing a vase of flowers.
The smoothly curving belt of the table encloses a frieze drawer on one long side, with a repeat, inlaid design that echoes that of the top.
The table rests on four turned, tapered and fluted legs, ending in toupie feet, and these are connected by two half-moon spacers...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Pair of Belle Époque Baccarat Crystal Crinoline Plafonniers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 19th Century Belle Époque Baccarat Crystal “Crinoline” Plafonniers
Crinoline model created in 1895
Composed of a crown in gilded bronze f...
Category
1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Panels with Pheasants in Gilt Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office, a ranch or a hunting lodge with this pair of elegant antique wall plaques. Crafted in France circa 1870 and built of oak ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Oak, Giltwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
French, 19th Century, Hand Carved Painted Wood Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
A French mirror, Napoleon III period, made of carved wood and hand-painted wood, with a beautiful patina, the mirror has a top with floral decoration and shell shape, it retains its ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
Two Dormer Windows in Cast Iron from the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Two 19th century polychrome cast iron dormer windows
in very good condition
Beautiful patina.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Fireplace Bronze Andirons with Amphoraes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant pair of French andirons with bronze amphoraes.
To be used also as bookends.
ref. M/943.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
French antique Napoleon III cabinet.
Wood is black color polished surface, decorated with inlaid brass decor and bronze details ourside.
Inside the cabinet there are two shelves.
...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Brass
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Aesthetic Seven-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal Aesthetic seven-light chandelier
France, circa 1880
Perfectly working and ready to be hung.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century wall clock, diamond in shape, with rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. mother of pearl astral and filigree designs is inlaid in differently stained ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl
Mahogany Side / Sewing Table in Napoleon III Style From the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Mahogany Side / Sewing Table in Napoleon III Style From the 19th Century
A small side / sewing table on curved legs with a raised, wavy top and a removable insert with compartments....
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Marble-Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III period wrought iron marble-top console was originally a balcony railing and has now been cleverly repurposed to create a singularly spectacular console which promises to...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Napoleon III Candlesticks
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
A pair of Napoleon III candlesticks
gilt bronze and Champleve enamel
Origin France
19th century 1860
perfect condition.
The Napoleon III style had its...
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Golden Bronze and Dark Green Lacquer Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in IT
Napoleon III golden bronze and dark green lacquer twelve-light chandelier
Chandelier from France from Napoleon III late 19th century period. The chandelier features 12-light. The...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period carved walnut antique long case clock from the mid-19th century, with bonnet top, farming scene and scrolling motifs. Create...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze D' Ore and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French Napoleon III bronze d' ore and crystal chandelier.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Napoleon III Chandelier in Bronze with Six-Light Arms
Located in Paris, FR
Nice chandelier in finely worked bronze, Napoleon III period.
Six-light arms fitted with "Grand Siècle" candles and one more light in the central cassolette.
Finely chiseled chains...
Category
1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sheaths, Consoles, Mahogany, Golden at the Gold Leaf, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sheaths, consoles, mahogany, gold leaf, 19th century, Napoleon-III. Measures: H 101 cm, L 28 cm, P 22 cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Napoleon Cast Iron Urns
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Napoleon cast iron urns.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
French D'ore Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful chateau quality d'ore gilt and patinated bronze 9 light chandelier. Provenance : Andrew Hall estate, Southport, CT.
Category
1810s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III kingwood freestanding open bookcase, of oval form with four angled, fluted pilasters, the top and three shelves covered with tooled green leather, applied with moulded...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
Very Large 19th Century Clock Garniture
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
A wonderful garniture in marble and ormolu, the central clock face engraved in ormolu and surrounded by enameled numerals. The clock is adorned by two amorous ormolu figures of an an...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Napoleon III Double Flip-top Work Table with Compartments
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Napoleon III slightly rectangular mahogany side table with two flip tops doubles as a work or utility table with another curved shelf at the bottom. The inside features...
Category
1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Female bust”, terracotta, Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Neoclassical
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind female bust in terracotta, signed A. Carrier on the back. Seated on a wooden base we find this delicate bust of a young woman, with sweet and delicate features. With h...
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Napoleon III Set of Four Oak Embossed Leather Covered Chairs w/ Brass Tacks
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome set of four petite Napoleon III French oak chairs feature embossed leather backs and seats framed in a myriad of brass tacks. The worn leather adds to the charm of thi...
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Colonial Glass Cave à Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fabulous French 19th century colonial, ormolu and bevelled glass cave à liqueur. The decorative case has bevelled glass panels on all sides and top, raised on 4 legs with sculpture...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Bed Headboards in golden bronze Bed Frame
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful French bed headboards in gilt bronze, Napoleon III.
Measurements 140 cm tall and 134 cm the other,
7 cm wide and 95 cm wide both, they are headboards to hang on the wall, ...
Category
1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Credenzas Kingwood Marquetry signed Maison Forest
Located in Roma, RM
A Fantastic Maison Forest cabinet, signed with stamp on the back, great quality cabinet embellished with very classy bronzes and an inlay worthy of Maison Forest.
Furniture that woul...
Category
1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875.
Depicting a cherub with books, with the finest ormolu mounts, this exquisite jewel...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Copper
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).
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine floral miniature fired enamelled by the painter Ren...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Pair of Napoleon III Boulle Style Cut Brass Marquetry Cabinets
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of striking Napoleon III style ebonized cabinets, with Boulle style faux tortoiseshell cut-brass marquetry, gilt brass mounted black lacquered solid wood construction, topped ...
Category
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare silvered metal desk or tabletop planter inlaid with 12 framed Pietra Dura panels of inlaid colorful flowers on a black base, complete with its ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the enchanting world of opulence with this exquisite Borne Settee, a resplendent blend of timeless elegance and whimsical charm. Upholstered in the finest white button tuft...
Category
1860s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Marble Sculptures, Diana the Huntress, After Houdon, Late 19th Century Epoch.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Marble and Alabaster Sculptures, features a large and refined Female Sculpture , representing Diana the Huntress.
Diana was an Italic, Latin and Roman goddess,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
Lapparra - Vegetable Dish And Sauce Boat In Solid Silver Circa 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silver table set consisting of a vegetable dish and a sauce boat. Decor of gadroons and a Bérain engraving on a matte background. The handles of the vegetable dishes are rolled up.
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Napoleon III Bronze Umbrella Stand with Hunt Motifs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorate a hunting lodge with this fine antique umbrella or cane stand, crafted in France, circa 1900, the freestanding stand features a hunting theme including a horn at the top, a ...
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Stained Colored Glass Window Under Lead, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large stained glass window in colored glass, diameter 127cm, Adveniat regnum tuum fortitu dode
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass
French Napoleon III Style 'The Hunter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a hunter.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ext...
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Sèvres Blue Porcelain Cassolettes, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Sèvres blue porcelain cassolettes, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
A pair of Sèvres blue porcelain cassolettes with Louis XVI style ormolu mounts, late 19th century.
H: 5...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of a Helmeted Woman Surrounded by Cherubs, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of a helmeted woman surrounded by cherubs, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
A bronze sculpture with a brown patina resting on a marble base, from the Napoleon III...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Blue Earthenware Planter, Signed Victoria Ware, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue earthenware planter, signed Victoria Ware, 20th century.
Victoria Ware blue earthenware planter, decorated with monuments and city scenes, early 20th century.
H: 21cm, W: 48cm,...
Category
20th Century European Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Bronze Sculpture of two Dogs Playing on a Marble Base, Napoleon II Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of two dogs playing on a marble base, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century Napoleon III period bronze sculpture of two dogs playing, green patina bronz...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Dinner set limoges porcelain by Theodore Haviland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Execptional dinner set limoges porcelain bear the mark of haviland and retail by MAISON EMILE BOURGEOIS , grand depot 21 rue drouot a Paris
he sell on...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Square Decanters
By Baccarat
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of antique French Napoleon III Baccarat crystal square decanters with hand painted gold decor.
Very good antique condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Boin Taburet - Set Tea/Coffee In Silver Xixe
By Boin-Taburet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Set TEA / COFFEE 4 pieces silver Regency style, in its original box, consisting of a teapot, a coffee maker, a milk jug,
and a sugar bowl, the handles are wooden.
Dimensions: box :...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Limoges Porcelain Coffee Service Mid 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SET OF 10 COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS IN WHITE PORCELAIN WITH RED AND GOLD DECORATION. A COFFEE POT, A SUGAR POT AND A MILK JUG. THESE PIECES BEAR THE STAMP “Limoges S J France” Origin: ...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Goldsmith Cardeilhac - Table Top 3 Cups In Sterling Silver And Crystal Nineteent
By Cardeilhac
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Table set formed by three cups in solid silver and cut crystal. The rockery-style tripod base with acanthus leaves and arabesque decoration supports a cut crystal cup. on each side a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Centerpiece in silvered bronze said "the forest" by c. Christofle xixth
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpièce silvered bronze table consisting of an oval tray with a mirror base mounted on an oak floor
and set with a silver molded bronze mold with plant decoration foliage tree b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Goldsmith A. Aucoc Suite Of Four Cups In Sterling Silver Nineteenth
By A. Aucoc
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Model mounted on a round pedestal decorated with a laurel leaf and surmounted by a poly-lobed cup whose inner edge is chiselled and pierced with grooves and surrounded by a laurel fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Paintings, Coast With Beach And Bathing Women, Oil On Board, 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The antique paintings category, Quadri Mare features a glimpse of Marina with Rocky Coast
and a beach where women are found.
The work depicts a glimpse of the sea with people on v...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Goldsmith Christofle - Table Centerpiece In Silver Bronze And XIXth Crystal Cup
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpiece in silvered bronze composed of a cut crystal cup placed on a pedestal and supported by two puttis
Dimensions: length 44 cm - cup diameter 22 cm height 16.5 cm
Material: b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Worked and decorated ceramic plate, Capodimonte, 19th-20th century
By Capodimonte
Located in Monza, IT
The plate is worked in relief and painted by hand, it has a white base, golden decoration with floral motifs in the center, with coat of arms, and a rich workmanship along the contou...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Worked and decorated ceramic plate, Capodimonte, 19th-20th century
By Capodimonte
Located in Monza, IT
The plate is worked in relief and painted by hand, it has a white base, golden decoration with floral motifs in the center, with coat of arms, and a rich workmanship along the contou...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Napoleon Iii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Baccarat, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, and Ferdinand Barbedienne. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $2,500,000 while the average work can sell for $3,313.
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