$3,890 / set
French Antique Napoleon Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of charming antique Napoleon chairs. New upholstery, and the wood legs are a dark mahogany finish and in great condition.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Low Back Chair Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved mahogany low back chair with tapestry upholstery decorated with Louis XV style flowers. France, 1860 Napoleon III period. Measures: 63 x 46 x 45 cm.
Mahogany
Antique French Napoleon III High Back Chair, Upholstered, 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
One High, curled back French Napoleon III chair, upholstered Cowtan and Tout cotton stripe. Only one chair is available.
Fabric, Wood
French Napoleon III Slipper Chair in Floral Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French Napoleon III slipper chair. This slipper chair is a truly unique piece, with its vintage floral fabric and bullion fringe providing an eye-catching contrast.
Fabric
Antique French Napoleon III chair inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Located in Harderwijk, NL
We are very charmed by this type of chair and especially this beautiful example. It is still particularly original and, for this type of furniture, still quite stable and usable. The...
Mother-of-Pearl, Textile, Wood
Set of 2 antique French Napoleon III chairs inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Located in Harderwijk, NL
We are personally very fond of this type of chair, and this beautiful set of two is no exception. They remain remarkably original, and for this type of furniture, they are still rela...
Mother-of-Pearl, Textile, Wood
$2,471Sale Price / set|25% Off
Napoleon III Style Wingback Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Napoleon III Style Wingback Chairs Embrace the allure of history with our pair of antique Fren...
Mahogany, Cotton
$1,816Sale Price / set|38% Off
Pair of Napoleon III Period Crimson Velvet Bergere Chairs with wheels
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of Napoléon III period bergère armchairs epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French design.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Chairs with Bronze d’Ore Details
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful pair of French Napoleon III open arm chairs are made of mahogany in the Empire manner.
Bronze, Gold
$2,833Sale Price / set|30% Off
Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Armchairs Louis
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite These chairs come with a matchin...
Giltwood
Antique Parlor Chair with Nobilis Floral Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
1950s European Parlor Chair refurbished and done with a floral pattern from the firm Nobilis. This chair fits well with a wide array of settings.
Fabric, Wood
$952Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Faux Bamboo and Caned Children’s Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Despite its petite size, this chair retains the grandeur and grace typical of French furniture during the Napoleon III period.
Cane, Lacquer, Faux Bamboo
Antique French Napoleon III 'Crapaud' Tub Chair in Moss Green Velvet
By Saint Honore Les Bains
Located in London, GB
This exceptional mid-19th-century Crapaud (toad) chair is a quintessential example of Second Empire French upholstery.
Brass
Pair Of Black 19th Century Side Chairs, Original Upholstery - FR ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
What an extraordinary pair of late French 19th century Napoleon III side chairs.
Fabric, Beech
French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful antique French Napoleon III marquise chair This extremely rare 19th century antique French Napoleon III marquise chair, also affectionately called 'The Queens' chair sit...
Cotton, Wood
$1,432Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Child’s Velvet Armchair with Decorative Fringe
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Charming 19th-century French child’s armchair upholstered in a warm terracotta velvet, adorned with a refined bullion fringe and traditional nailhead trim. This delightful piece perf...
Velvet, Elm
19th Century Napoleon III French Chair, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming 19th century French Napoleon III chair displaying elegant proportions and the refined craftsmanship associated with the Second Empire period.
Wood
ViNTAGE NAPOLEON HARDWOOD & BRASS INLAID LIBRARY DESK & CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Rosewood with Brass inlay Library Writing Desk with matching Captains chair with Napoleo...
Brass
Small Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attractive pair of 19th century French Napoleon III chairs featuring elegant forms and classic Second Empire styling.
Wood
Antique French Napoleon III Style Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Astoria, NY
Grand set of twelve antique French dining chairs, Napoleon III style, late 19th century, sourced in Provence, France.
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Antique French Napoleon III Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
The perfect Napoleon III chair, circa 1850 France. It is newly upholstered in a classically patterned gold and soft blue silk with contrasting piping. Nailhead trim is just above the...
French Antique Stripped Napoleon III Chair, 19th Century
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Charming French antique chair. Was made in France during the late 19th century.
Wood
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Antique French Napoleon III Folding Chair Wooden and Azure Velvet
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Antique French Napoleon III folding chair gilded wooden and azure velvet in its original state, circa 1865.
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Napoleon III Rocking Chair, circa 1850s
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
This French antique, Napoleon III, rocking chair is manufactured during, circa 1850s.
Wicker, Wood
Unavailable
H 38 in W 18 in D 17 in
19th Century Antique French Napoleon III Era Purple and Black Chimney Chair
Located in New York, NY
"Purple Rain" by SidebySide A Napoleon III-era chimney chair brought back to life in vibrant, princely purple.
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Five Napoleon III Chairs, Original French Antique, Painted, Dining
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
Here’s a fantastic set of French chairs, possibly used for dining. Five in total. All original paint and upholstery. Hard to find like this! ...
Antique French Ladies Slipper Chair
Located in MC Leansville, NC
Graceful and refined, this Antique French Ladies Slipper Chair whispers of 19th-century elegance. With its delicately carved frame, gilded finish, and upholstered back medallion, it ...
Abalone, Textile, Wood
Crapaud Chair with Nobilis Fabric and Antique
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
Antique crapaud chair upholstered with fabric from Nobilis. An antique hand embroidered band from Uzbekistan has been attached to the front.
Cotton
Set of Eight Chairs, Antique Patina, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, France
This set of eight chairs with round seats and antique patina is dated to the late 19th century or early 20th century. This model of chairs with small, tapered and fluted feet, is att...
Wood
Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Style Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Style Chairs in Cream Italian Velvet Original French Guafrage Velvet Backs Hand Painted Finish with Gilding
Velvet
Set of 12 Comfortable Dining Chairs from 1860
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of 12 comfortable French antique dining chairs with elegant reeded legs, padded backs and brass handle to top of back. These are unusually comfortable chairs, especially for the ...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 38 in W 28 in D 32 in
Rare Antique French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron and Brass Chair, circa 1865
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Napoleon III upholstered reclining chair, with numerous settings and adjustments, circa 1865.
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Antique Game Table and Two Chairs Set, Ebonised Wood, France, Napoleon III Style
Located in L'Etang, FR
France, Napoleon III, circa 1870. Good condition.
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 20.28 in
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Solid Wood Throne Chair
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Antique 19th century Napoleon III solid wood throne chair, France.
Wood, Velvet
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 37.01 in
Crapaud Chair with Fabric from Pedroso & Osorio and Antique Suzani Fabric
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
This chair is a crapaud chair. The chair is adjusted to Momiq Design and is covered at the front with a new kelim fabric Sense from the brand Pedroso & Osorio at the front. The back ...
Cotton
Pair of Red Antique French Napoleon Chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
This pair of antique French Napoleon style chairs, manufactured in 1900, exudes a sense of elegance and history.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Red Antique French Napoleon Chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
This pair of antique French Napoleon style chairs, manufactured in 1900, exudes a sense of elegance and history.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Antique French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale, this Beautiful pair of Napoleon III papier-mâché, ebonised chairs. The chairs have fabulous mother of peal inlays to the backrests.
Upholstery, Wood, Paper
French Antique Napoleon III Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful set of four antique French Napoleon III period side chairs in hand carved and ebonized wood with gold leafed details,antique Fortuny upholstery in great condition.
Gold Leaf
Antique Reproduction French Style Napoleon Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This vintage inspired piece combines elements of old-world glamour with modern style. This reproduction chairs has been reupholstered in a vintage style French ticking in tone on ton...
Linen
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Gold Leaf Folding Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Antique children's folding chair from the 19th century Napoleon III era designed in wood sculpted in bamboo shape and covered in delicate sheets of gold. It is adorned with bells on ...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four French Antique Napoleon III Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four lovely French antique Napoleon III period side chairs in ebonized pearwood with gold leaf decor and Antique Fortuny upholstery.
Gold Leaf
Set of 6 Antique Napoleon III Period Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect for blending with American antiques, this set of six was fashioned from fine French walnut and features a tailored heraldic crest above the seatback crown, with gracefully ye...
Antique French Napoleon III Original Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Fauteuil on rollers. Newly re upholstered in antique neutral French burlap back linen with dark blue centered double stripes, thick upholstered armrests. Includes small ...
Wood
Restored Pair of Antique French Napoleon III Hall Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Exquisite pair of antique French Napoleon III sidechairs on casters with new contrasting red and ecru toile upholstery.
c.1870 Antique French Napoleon III Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Highwood, IL
An un-touched original finish remains on this antique French Napoleon III desk chair. Structurally sound.
Sold
H 38.5 in W 34 in D 34 in
19th Century French Pair of Napoleon III Walnut Lounge Chairs, Antique Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large pair of antique French Napoleon III lounge chairs made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition.
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 37.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Pair of Antique French Napoleon Ebonized Oval Back Salon Chairs 19th Century
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of oval back black ebonized chairs with ivory striped upholstery and stunning brass mounts and nailhead trim. Front legs have castors. Age appropriate wear which is to...
Brass
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