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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
French porcelain, Sevres, and bronze planter from the 19th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French porcelain, Sevres, and bronze planter from the 19th century Sevres porcelain planter in an off-white tone with bronze base, handles and details. Hand painted with the artist's...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Sevres bronze and porcelain vase, Cloisonne 19th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Sevres bronze and porcelain vase, Cloisonne 19th century Antique blue sevres porcelain masseter with intricate design on the base and neck, hand painted with a floral motif, o...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Life Size Religious Statue Saint Joaquin
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning sculpture is a beautiful depiction of Saint Joaquin, dating back to the Historicism period of 1850-1900. Handmade in France with plaster material and carved with Reali...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Plaster, Paint

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, ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
An interesting pair of French late 19th century armchairs that have been stripped down to the burlap and muslin and are ready to be upholstered. This unusual pair of period armchairs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric

19th Century Liquor Cabinet with Original Crystal Glassware
Located in NICE, FR
Presenting this lovely liquor cabinet, as seen before on a French TV program "Affaire Conclue" on channel France 2. This liquor cabinet is a clever small piece of furniture with wal...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Bronze Wall Sconces in the style of Napoleon III
Located in NICE, FR
These wall sconces, containing 3 lights each, exemplify the lavish aesthetic of Napoleon III. Shaped in the likeness of quivers carrying arrows, they are further adorned with intrica...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Chaise à haut dossier en bois et carton bouilli burgauté, Napoléon III
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Chaise à haut dossier en bois et carton bouilli burgauté, Napoléon III Assise anciennement cannée, garnie d’un velours rose (clous tapissier apparents) Riches décors peints de fleurs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Boulle display cabinet, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Boulle display cabinet, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. dimensions: 116.5 cm width 85.5 cm depth 32 cm
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

19th-Century French Antique Mirror: Restored Elegance with Water Gilt Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the charm of the 19th century with our small French antique mirror, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. This exquisite mirror, expertly crafted from wood, has been lovingly restored by our in-house team of professional craftsmen to its former glory. It now showcases a beautiful patina finish that enhances its historical allure. The mirror features eye-catching carved details, a testament to the meticulous workmanship of the era. Its frame is adorned with an original water gilt finish, adding a layer of richness and depth to the piece. The mirror itself is in great condition, and fully reflective, ensuring it serves not only as a decorative element but also as a functional one. This 19th-century mirror is more than just an accent piece; it's a piece of history ready to bring timeless elegance to your home. Whether displayed in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, this mirror promises to add a touch of French antique charm...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Set of 3 Chinese Crumb brushes Napoleon III Red Black Victorian 19th France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This set of three crumb brushes, date from the reign of the last emperor of France, Napoleon III. His wife, Empress Eugenie, had a major influence on fashion and decorative style dur...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Paper

A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860. Very good condition. dimensions: height 110 cm x width 125 cm x depth 50 cm
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful Napoleon III period "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with inlaid brass en fruitwood veneer. The cabinet contains four carafes and 12 glasses on a wooden stand with bronze ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Large French Napoleon III Armchair in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A luxurious large French Napoleon III armchair in gold velvet. The perfect combination of vintage luxury and modern style, this 19th century Napoleon III armchair has been restored f...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

A clock set 3 pieces imari porcelain and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clock set three pieces in Imari porcelain and bronze . this clock set is rare ,you can use it with the candelabras , you can take off this candelabras and put the lid porcelain on th...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Haviland Limoges France Imperatrice Eugenie Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haviland Limoges France vase in Imperatrice Eugenie pattern is made on one of the discontinued blanks and is probably one of the first vases decor...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

French Napoleon III Style Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome small French sofa or settee in the Napoleon III style. The classic “chapeau de gendarme“ shape of the back balances perfectly with the gen...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze and Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire The grand turned alabaster marble bowl sits in a bronze ring decorated with ribbons and floral rosettes...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Alabaster, Bronze

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche France, circa 1870s An exquisite Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche from France, circa the 1870s. This...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a single welt. The frames have hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by matching stretc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Linen, Oak

Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne
Located in London, GB
An unusual antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne with a large central flower holder and two smaller ones on either side....
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Porcelain Candelabra in the Taste of Meissen, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Porcelain Candelabra in the taste of Meissen, 19th Century. Pair of porcelain candelabras, 19th century, Napoleon III period, very fine quality. h:48cm, d: 29cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Encrier set, the richly-veined Verde Antico Marble platform mounted with a pair of gilt-Bronze inkwells. These flanking a finely-cast bust of Napo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze & Marble Street Sign Candle Holders
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Bronze & Marble Street Sign Candle Holders
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Mahogany Mirrored Cabinet with Marble Top Circa 1875
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III Mahogany Mirrored Cabinet with Marble Top, Circa 1875. The front door and 2 side doors can open out. This beautiful marble top piece is very versatile ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Antique Paintings on Porcelain, Signed Bigot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Antique Paintings on Porcelain, Signed Bigot. A pair of 19th century paintings on porcelain, signed Bigos, in a green lacquered wood frame, Napoleon III period. Porcelain: h...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Decorative Bowl in Crystal and Gilded Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite decorative bowl made of cut crystal with a gilded bronze base from the Napoleon III period in the 19th century. The base depicts a man in classical...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Wooden Liquor Cabinet Napoleon III with Crystal Interior
Located in Sofia, BG
An wooden ebonised and hand-painted liquor cabinet in Napoleon III style with brass inlay. Exterior opens in three directions to elegantly reveal a crystal service surrounded by poli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Rosewood

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Brass Wire Birdcage
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your home with this whimsical antique bird cage. Crafted in France, circa 1920, this cage made of brass, is cylindrical in shape and topped with a rounded dome embellished w...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Napoleon III Period Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classic small-scale French 19th Century Napoleon III Period loveseat, sofa or settee, circa 1860-1879. The settee offers both comfort and style with graceful and elegant lines exe...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Large Oriental Planter in Regula, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Oriental planter in Regula, Napoleon III period. An important 19th century Napoleon III period Oriental jardinière in Regula. h: 55cm, w: 60...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Stucco & Wood Napoleon III Wall Mirror Golden & Black Oriental St, c 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoléon III wood and stucco wall mirror painted of black and gold. During the Napoleon III period, artists had a keen interest in everything to do with Eastern art. This explains the motifs on this mirror, created to invite travel. The black and gold furniture...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Stucco, Wood

French Napoleon III Curved and Tufted Chaise Longue
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 19th century Napoleon III tufted chaise lounge showcases the artistry of the period. It features a gracefully sloped and curved extended left arm, and scrolled back with a decorative tassle accent. The interior of the back and arm, and the seat, are all skillfully and heavily tufted, making this chaise a unique and standout addition to any interior. The vintage blue velvet fabric...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

173-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Malmaison - Complete
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set silver plated tableware, complete for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle. The name of the model is Malmaison. The set is in great condition, beautiful color and brilliance. Original Christofle canteen...
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1990s French Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

French Napoleon III Hand Carved Large Bed
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare 19th Century Napoleon III period french palatial King sized bed in solid high quality tropical wood (size 181.5 x 210 cm) with painted floral lacquer panels. Very rare period ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Napoleon III Ebonized Meuble d'Appui Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III French Second Empire Monumental Ebonized and Parcel Silvered Meuble d'Appui Cabinet, with white marble top, long drawer over pair of doors opening up to three interior burlwood drawers...
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Bust of a young boy with bare shoulders, signed in the style of Camille Claudel
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Elevate your interior with this exquisite bust of a young boy, with bare shoulders, signed and precisely dated 1863. This stunning sculpture is a true representation of 19th-century ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood. France, circa 1860.
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1860s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Rosewood

Charming enamel and gilded Bronze Ewer by F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed F. Barbedienne & Cie Height : 31,5 cm (12,4 in.) ; Width : 12 cm (4,7 in.) ; Depth : 10,5 cm (4,1 in.) Charming baluster-shaped ewer in gilded bronze decorated with red and blue polychrome cloisonné enamel. Two beaded handles connect the body to the slender neck, ending in a flared pouring spout, and it rests on a circular piedouche. The whole is decorated with abundant engraved decoration of foliage interlacing. Barbedienne and the Cloisonné enamel : Ferdinand Barbedienne continuously innovated and he revived the use of enamel on art works during the second half of the 19th century. The Sèvres Manufacture enamel workshop had ever tried it in 1854-1855, but Barbedienne was the one who succeeded to join enamel to an industrial decorative objects production. From 1858 “At Mr Barbedienne’s, enamels in copper ornaments have got their former prestige back” (Les bronzes de la Maison Barbedienne, C. Simon, in L’Art du XIXe siècle, 1858, n°21, p. 252). The Barbedienne Company had now an enamel workshop where objects ornamented with oriental style or medieval style enamels were made. Four years after, Barbedienne’s cloisonné...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Opera Chairs in Ebonized Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous pair of 19th century Napoleon III opera chairs in ebonised wood, each with a wonderfully ornate spindle back and a gilded decoration of flowers and foliage on the top rail...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Antique Napoleon III Style Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III style mahogany brass mounted double pedestal desk with leather top, circa 1900. With a rectangular top with brass molding on the edges a band of mahogany and an inset to...
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Early 1900s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Carved Oak Dessert Buffet From France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak dessert buffet from France. On the top there is a glorious hand carved backsplash and four hand carved crown finials. There are three shelves, all with carved front ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

Large French Tufted Napoleon III Sofa with Extended Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique and stately large scale French 19th century Napoleon III sofa features gracefully extended arms that contrast the low back and give this sofa a distinctly elegant appeal....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

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

Tête-à-tête, Tea Service, Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tête-à-tête, Tea service, Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period. Tea service, tête-à-tête in 19th century Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period, rich painted and gilded decoration o...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

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

Antique French Napoleon III Bronze and Opaline Lamp with Custom Silk Shade
Located in Toronto, ON
A unique French Napoleon III opaline glass lamp with gilt and flower details on an ornate bronze base, newly rewired with a magnificent shade of lace, pleated silk and metallic bulli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Sculpture in Patinated Plaster by the Artist Capovani, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in Patinated Plaster by the Artist Capovani, Early 20th Century. Animal sculpture representing a Lion striking down a snake by Capovani in plaster with a bronze patina, ea...
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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Furniture

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Plaster

Pair of Large Gilt and Pale Blue Opaline Vases, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very delicate pair of palest blue opaline glass vases dating from the mid-19th century (Napoleon III period), each skilfully hand blown and embellished with gilt. These vases have ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Reupholstered Napoleon III Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This bergere chair is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. It has undergone a comprehensive restoration in terms of its seating and padding to enhance its comfort and functionality. The addi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Textile, Wood

19th century demi-borne / Half seat in rosewood
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual 19th-century demi-borne in rosewood and damask fabric with an attached planter in the back. France, circa 1860
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Damask, Rosewood

French liquor cellar late 19th century Napoleon III
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French liquor cellar late nineteenth, Napoleon III. This liquor cellar is an extremely sophisticated storage box full of ingenuity. It has a unique and authentic style. In order to ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Very Large Black French Napoleon III Boulle Brass Decorative Box 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Very beautiful and really super large box in brass Boulle marquetry style with triple fillets, with the count's crown and the coat of arms of the counts of Brittany, France on the c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Pair of White Opaline Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very attractive pair of matching white 'soapy' opaline antique French vases, dating from the Napoleon III period (mid-19th century) and each beautifully modelled with a pronounced ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful gilded brass frame dating from the Napoleon III period, 1870s. Representing Napoleon in the left corner, Josephine on the right, an eagle, laurel and two dancers with cornu...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Pair of Tall Silver Plated Ewers with Pink Glass
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A most elegant pair of Napoleon III period decorative mantle ewers, exquisitely crafted from silver-plated metal with globe-shaped reservoirs of cranberry-coloured glass. These delig...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

19th Century Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
These gorgeous candlesticks are made of gilded bronze in the style of Napoleon III. Their stems are in the shape of figurines of a man and a woman in classical attires. They boast ex...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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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