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French Napoleon Iii Credenza

French Napoleon III Credenza Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th century French Napoleon III Boulle inlaid ebonized marble-top side cabinet. Large single door
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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Sideboards

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Wood

French Napoléon III 1870s Faux Book Rosewood Credenza with Ionic Half Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period faux book rosewood credenza from the late 19th century, with marble
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Antique Late 19th Century French Cabinets

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Marble

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Mounted Ebonized Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Cheshire, GB
Napoleon III gilt bronze and Pietra Dura mounted ebonized cabinet / credenza, the large ebony top
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Ebony

19th Century Napoleon III Credenzas Kingwood Marquetry signed Maison Forest
By 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...
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Marble, Bronze

20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top French Napoleon III Style Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
, richly inlaid and adorned with gilded and chiseled bronze and brass, in Napoleon III style. Servant of
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Vintage 1960s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Wood

Amazing 19th Century Important Console Empire Napoleon III
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing 19th CENTURY Important Console Empire Napoleon III In gilded wood carved with dragons and a
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Wood

Sideboard Napoleon III Georges Monbro - Paris Third Quarter 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Credenza a due ante Napoleone III, realizzata dall'ebanista Georges-Alphonse-Bonifacio Monbro
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Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Marble, Stone, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Kingwood Marble Top Inlay Hippolyte Edme Pretot, 1830s
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic inlay French Cabinet , signed Hippolyte Edme Pretot (1812-1855) was a Parisian ébéniste
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Credenzas

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III Pair of Melting Decorative Kitchen Credenza
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and original French Napoleon III Period pair of melting decorative kitchen Credenza
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Large Sideboard Credenza, France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
shelves that will be covered with black velvet. Napoleon III, France, circa 1870. It has been restored
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sideboards

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Brass, Bronze

19th C Napoleon III Rosewood Sideboard Buffet Credenza Cabinet w/ Brass Lattice
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century Napoleon III style rosewood sideboard buffet credenza cabinet with brass lattice. Item
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

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Brass

French Napoleon III 1860s Still-Life Oil Painting Depicting Roses and Fruits
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period oil on canvas still-life painting from the mid-19th century, depicting
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

French Napoléon III 1870s Carved Giltwood Mirror with Hunting Trophy Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period giltwood mirror from the late 19th century, with carved crest
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

French 1860s Napoléon III Painted Terracotta Vase with Playful Cherubs and Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period painted terracotta vase from the mid-19th century, with cherubs
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

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Terracotta

Napoleon III Empire Revival Mahogany Gilt and Patinated Bronze Credenza Buffet
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Napoleon III Empire Revival mahogany, marble, gilt bronze and patinated-bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Buffets

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 1850s Rococo Revival Giltwood Two-Light Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
French giltwood sconces was born in the years following the arrival of the Second Empire with Napoleon
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Giltwood

19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
-crafted in Italy in the third quarter of the 19th century, influenced by Napoleon III Second Empire Period
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Parisian Louis XVI Style 1860s Trumeau Mirror with Painted Musical Instruments
Located in Atlanta, GA
musical instruments. Born in Paris during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, this painted trumeau mirror
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

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Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
With panels of inlaid brass, the central door depicting a scene with cherubs playing amidst arabesque scrolls with phoenix and other exotic birds, the flanking glazed doors separated...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style three-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown wi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

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Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed doors to either end with shelves within. The central door with classical scrolling fo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas

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Brass

Harold Schwartz Romweber Oak Tambour Cabinet, Sculptural & Architectural 1950s
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber, this rare sculptural and architectural piece is as cool as anything designed by Vladimir Kagan, Hans Wegner, or Finn Juhl. High quality construction ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Oak

Midcentury Tambour Door Nightstand Cabinets by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Impressive mid 20th century Baker Furniture tambour door nightstand cabinets with curved fronts. Newly refinished tops ready for use. Each retains the original Baker medallion.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Tambour Door Nightstands, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style bedside tables or end tables By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Cherry wood, with original brass hardware. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Night Stands

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Brass

Vivai del Sud Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Italy, C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
A Vivai del Sud pedestal table Rome, Italy, C.1970. Constructed in in rattan, bamboo and cane. Ideal as a small desk or vanity. The Knee hole width measures 39cm. In excellent c...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Heywood Wakefield Full Size Headboard with Attached Tambour Nightstands
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield full size headboard with tambour doors attached nightstands. This solid wood headboard is as stylish as it is func...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Maple

Antique 18th Century Small Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and unusually small Louis XVI chest in mahogany offering four drawers with bowed front, and featuring a fluted tambour molding on the top drawer resting under characterist...
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French Boulle Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High quality French 19th century ,ebony ormolu bronze foot Spinning Bronze, black marble top, Louis XIV.
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Vintage 1930s French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Boulle Cabinet
French Boulle Cabinet
H 44 in W 37 in D 17 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Cabinet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classi...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

Danish Modern Nightstands by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables with tambour doors that recede behind the cabinet. Simple Danish design with storage for living room or bedroom. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Nightstands by Falster
Danish Modern Nightstands by Falster
H 24 in W 21.75 in D 17.25 in
English Rosewood Console Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
English rosewood console cabinet, has freestanding rosewood columns, while the doors have beaded molding. The feet are carved with reeding.  
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Antique 1830s English Cabinets

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Rosewood

English Rosewood Console Cabinet
English Rosewood Console Cabinet
H 40 in W 41 in D 19.25 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
French bronze-mounted Ebonized and Pietra Dura cabinet  Empire style ormolu and Pietra dura cabinet from 19th c. Napoleon III ormolu veneered ebony cabinet in Second Empire style...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
H 45.28 in W 49.22 in D 17.72 in
Outstanding Pair Sophisticate By Tomlinson End Table Night Stands Mid-Century
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate marble top nightstand end tables. These fine tables feature an inset marble top and tamboured doors. We love the attention to detail that t...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Stone, Brass

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19th Century French Napoleon III Credenza in Rosewood, Palisander and Walnut
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
An elegant French Napoleon III credenza in rosewood, palisander and walnut wood. The credenza
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Marble

French Napoleon III Credenza Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Wood Pearl
By Napoléon III
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Napoleon III ebonized and ormolu mounted, bronze and mother of pearl cabinet, circa 1860
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Credenza Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Wood
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful French mid-19th century Napoleon III Credenza or sideboard in ebonized pear wood. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

XIX Secolo, Napoleone III, Antica Credenza in Legno Intarsiata, Bronzo Dorato
Located in PALERMO, IT
di frutto. Adornata con elementi in bronzo cesellato e dorato. Francia - Napoleone III Misure
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Bronze

Impressive French Credenza with Three Doors in Marquetry Boulle, 19th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
French credenza with three doors in Boulle marquetry - period Napoléon III. A very impressive
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Brass

Long Antique Napoleon 111 Display Cabinet, Credenza
By Henry Dasson
Located in Antrim, GB
A magnificent long Napoleon 111 plum pudding mahogany display cabinet,Credenza ,the breakfront with
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Vitrines

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Mahogany

19th Century Wood Napoleon III Walnut Root Credenza, 1860s
Located in Roma, RM
French sideboard in walnut and walnut root, ad-shaped, simple but at the same time enriched by
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Walnut

Antique Napoleon III Pietra Dura Ebonized Credenza, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique French Napoleon III ormolu and pietra dura mounted ebonized credenza
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Antique Napoleon III Flame Mahogany Boulle Credenza, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning exhibition quality antique Napoleon III, flame mahogany and cut
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Napoleon III Ebonised Boulle Credenza, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely exquisite, antique, Napoleon III, ebonised and cut brass Boulle marquetry
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Antique 19th Century French Credenzas

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Burled Walnut Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome period Napoleon III Second Empire (1848-1870) burled walnut bedroom chest commode
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Walnut, Burl

Antique Napoleon III Ebonised Boulle Credenza, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely exquisite antique Napoleon III, ebonised and cut brass Boulle breakfront
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Credenzas

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Sideboard in Napoleon III style, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French sideboard from the first half of the 20th century. Furniture in Napoleon III style
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Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Wood

Napoleon III Serpentine-Front Boulle Cabinet, Inlays and Marble, France, 1880
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite Napoleon III Boulle cabinet in ebonized wood with bronze d’oré ormolu mounts, and
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

French 1860s Tambour Door Credenza with Ebonized Semi-Columns and Gilt Capitals
Located in Atlanta, GA
-columns and tapered legs. Born during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, this French mid-19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Wood

Napoleon III Empire Dressing Table in Mahogany Late 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III Empire style dressing table in mahogany. Late 19th Century - France Height: 160 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Credenzas

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Mahogany

Napoleon III Boulle Large Sideboard Credenza, France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
, spandrels, aprons. Black lacquered tray. Mahogany interior. Napoleon III, France, circa 1870. It has been
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sideboards

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Brass, Bronze

Boulle style Large Black Sideboard Credenza 4 doors, Napoleon III, France 19thC
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Very Large long Buffet Sideboard Credenza cabinet with 4 Doors in Napoleon III Boulle Style. Rare
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Sideboards

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Flame Mahogany Boulle Credenza, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely exquisite exhibition quality antique Napoleon III, flame mahogany and cut
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Antique 1860s Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Inlaid Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
After restoration 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Brass

French Napoléon III 1850s Original Aubusson Framed Painting Depicting Flowers
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period original Aubusson framed floral painting from the mid-19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Period Napoleon III Walnut and Marble Buffet Cabinet from France, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
dealers, who operated in Paris during the Napoleon III period. Their pieces were often very detailed
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Buffets

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Marble

French 1850s Framed Oil on Canvas Still-Life Floral Painting by Clara Schlott
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French framed oil on canvas still-life floral painting from the mid 19th century signed Clara
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Rarity by Hyppolite Edme-Pretot Credenza in Louis XIV Style and Boulle Marquetry
By André-Charles Boulle, Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Paris, FR
specialists. Napoleon III Period, France, 19th century. With its “Certificate of Authenticity”.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Wood Painted Gold Napoleon III Chinoiserie with Marble, 1860s
Located in Roma, RM
French sideboard, Napoleon III period, circa 1860, lacquered in red with gold Chinoiserie designs
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Pietra Dura Ebonised Credenza
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique French Napoleon III ormolu and pietra dura mounted ebonised credenza
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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Sideboards

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Marble Cabinet Credenzas 1890
Located in Roma, RM
France Credenza cabinet, circa 1890, in rosewood and inlaid in fruitwood, top in red marble
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Cabinets

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Rosewood

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Walnut Desserte Console with Vine Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar or dining room with this elegant antique desserte table. Crafted in France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Console Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Gothic Revival Buffet, Credenza, Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Napoleon III revisited all the glory of French architecture and design compressed into a couple of decades
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Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Buffets

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Steel

Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and formal mahogany and tulipwood display cabinet. The cabinet with glass doors with a central parquetry door with an cast bronze physician emblem mount. The sides with glass...
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Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Marble, Ormolu

French Credenza Napoleon III
Located in Bridport, CT
Ebonized and burl wood, demilune with wood inlay motif. Bronze bow knot frame. Curved glass doors, key holes and key.
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Bronze

French Credenza Napoleon III
French Credenza Napoleon III
H 39.25 in W 59 in D 16.75 in
Napoleon III Credenza
Located in London, GB
One large central door with one shelf behind. Rich marquetry inlays of flowers, birds, urns etc in tulip wood, hare woof, boxwood, ebony qnd purple hart
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Walnut

Napoleon III Credenza
Napoleon III Credenza
H 45.28 in W 52.76 in D 17.33 in
French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Palissandre and Tupilwood, Napoleon III, 1880
Located in Tortona, Alessandria
A French gilt bronze-mounted palissandre and tupilwood. Style: Napoleon III. Period: circa 1880
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Credenzas

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Bronze

Important Display Sideboard Credenza, NIII Period, Louis XVI Style
Located in Biarritz, FR
credenza has two rounded sides, glass doors, four drawers with gilt bronze handles (one missing on the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Credenzas

French 1860s Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Carved Crest and Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French Napoleon III period giltwood mirror from the mid-19th century, with carved crest and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood, Mirror

Beautiful Napoleon III Loveseat
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Napoleon III Loveseat. Elegant lines, generous form, curved and slanted back, Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs

Beautiful Napoleon III Loveseat
Beautiful Napoleon III Loveseat
H 31 in W 54 in D 39 in
French Renaissance Revival Richly Carved Two-Door Credenza from the 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
French carved walnut buffet was born in the early years of the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, at a time
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

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Walnut

French 19thC Chaise Longue
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant, French 19th Century stream lined Napoleon III Chaise longue. Tight frame, great support
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French Dressers

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Wood

French 19thC Chaise Longue
French 19thC Chaise Longue
H 33.5 in W 29 in D 57 in
Pair of Chiavari Chairs, Palm Beach, Giltwood, Elegant, for Use or Accessory
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
The chairs can be used as a super accessory on the sides of a console, credenza or bookcase. It
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20th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Giltwood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French napoleon iii credenza you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French napoleon iii credenza — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. When you’re browsing for the right French napoleon iii credenza, those designed in Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.

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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.