C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar
Located in London, GB
Magnificent French Liquor Cabinet This cabinet opens to Reveal decanters and Crystal Glasses Baccarat Style set within burr Wood Case C1880s
Amboyna
Traditional French Napoleon III Liquor Cellar
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic 19th-century French Cave à Liqueur (liquor cellar) dates from the Napoleon III period (circa 1850–1870).
Brass
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
Liquor Box Set - Napoleon III
Located in Porto, PT
This distinguished set, dating to the French Napoleon III period, includes three decanters accompanied by twelve glasses, all crafted from molded glass. Each decanter features gilt m...
Glass
$2,086Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11
Located in Opole, PL
Antique Black Rosewood Liquor Case, 1890s, Set of 11 Step into the opulence of 19th-century France with this stunning Napoleon III-style liquor case, a true masterpiece of craftsman...
Glass, Rosewood
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century. The ebonized case is richly inlaid with brass and mother-of-pearl, showcasing ...
Metal, Brass
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century. The ebonized case is richly inlaid with brass and mother-of-pearl, showcasing ...
Metal, Brass
TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A French Napoleon III liquor tantalus box. This is a fantastic liquor tantalus cased-box for liquors created in Paris France during the Napoleon III period, back in middle of 1860.
Crystal, Gold, Brass
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur.
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Complete "Cave à Liqueur"
Located in Dallas, TX
Create a bar area with this elegant antique cave à liqueur. Created in France circa 1870 and built of bronze with floral decor in each corner, the decorative liquor box stands on cur...
Crystal, Bronze
Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the elegance of the mid to late 1800s.
Brass
$5,396Sale Price|20% Off
Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Bar Cabinet, 19th Century Very nice and decorative Boulle Tantalus Cabinet. Elaborately crafted cabinet with the so-called Boulle technique att...
Brass
19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
The incredibly intricate brass inlay that embellishes the lid and front façade of this cave à liqueur is reminiscent of the technique utilized by Andre-Charles Boulle while hand-craf...
Metal, Brass
Napoleon III Liquor Cellar
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful Napoleon III liqueur cellar in blackened wood and marquetry of brass, mother-of-pearl, and rosewood fillets. Interior lined with a crystal service with beautiful floral dec...
Ebony
Napoleon III Bronze Liquor Cellar Tray, France, 1865
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany liquor cellar tray and Boulle bronze Napoleon III style liquor cabinet tray for round glassware. Mahogany tray and gilt bronze support motifs with fawn feet. France, circ...
Bronze
French Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl and Rosewood Liquor Cabinet
Located in LEGNY, FR
Napoleon III style liquor cabinet in blackened wood and mother-of-pearl inlays and rosewood interior. Pad-varnished oval box. It is garnished with its liquor servant consisting of ...
Brass
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H 11.03 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Veneer and Brass Marquetry Liquor Cellar
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Napoleon III liquor cellar made with walnut veneer and beautiful brass marquetry on the top. Carafe and glasses made with Saint Louis Crystal and in very good condition. ...
Crystal, Brass
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H 13.39 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl and Crystal Baccarat Liquor Cellar
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very rare blackened wooden liquor cellar and mother of pearl inlay with its crystal interior from Maison Baccarat in Nancy. The glasses of the case are engraved and those of the ful...
Crystal
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H 5.52 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle
By Maison Vervelle Audot Successeur
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Beautiful Boulle marquetry and blackened wood tea box / tea caddy, brass pattern inlaid, mahogany veneer inside. Mid 19th century circa 1840 - 1850, typical early Napoleon III period...
Brass
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H 10.63 in W 13 in D 9.45 in
Napoleon III French Wooden, Blown Cut Glass with Gold Filigree Travel Decanter
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning and one of a kind French travel decanter, Napoleon III, circa 1860, 19th century.
Crystal, Ormolu
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H 9.84 in W 7.87 in D 8.27 in
Spectacular liquor chest box casket, tantalus, Napoleon III, bar, 1880, France
Located in Wien, AT
Accompanied by the original glassware, this exquisite liquor chest embodies the opulence and sophistication of the era. The liquor box is an original from the Napoleon III time, made...
Glass, Wood
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H 10.5 in W 13 in D 9.75 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany and Bronze Inlaid Liquor Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this complete antique "Cave à Liqueur"! Created in France, circa 1870, the mahogany Tantalus stands on small round feet and features a removable brass...
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Liquor Cellar, 1850s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III period liquor cellar from the 1850s.
Crystal
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Liquor Cellar, 1850s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III period liquor cellar from the 1850s.
Crystal
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H 9.45 in W 12.41 in D 9.26 in
Antique Napoleon III Liquor Cellar, French, Liqueur Box, Glass Decanters, 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Napoleon III liquor cellar. A French, ebonized rosewood liqueur box with fitted interior and cut glass decanters, dating to the early 19th century, circa 1830.
Rosewood
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Tahan Napoleon III Liquor Cellar Cabinet and Baccarat Crystal Set, France, 1865
By Alphonse Tahan 1, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and historical Napoleon III Liquor Cellar cabinet in Boulle style marquetry Signed by Tahan the best and famous the official liquor cabinet maker to the Emperor Napoleon 3.
Crystal, Bronze
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H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 in
Napoleon III Period Blackened Pearwood, Bronze and Glass Liquor Cellar
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful liquor cellar in blackened wood from the Napoleon III period including a removable basket with three carafes and twelve matching gilded glasses decorated with fine gold. Th...
Bronze
Elegant Silvered Bronze Coffer Attributed to Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and asymmetric rocaille style silvered bronze coffer attributed to Tahan, and decorated with openwork flowery trellis upon a green silk velvet. Fine ornamentation of flowe...
Bronze
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H 11.75 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Antique French Napoleon III Period Burlwood Box Cave a Liqueur Decanter Set
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) burled amboyna French cave à liqueur & decanter service set.
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cave À Liqueur Tantalus
By Baccarat
Located in Forney, TX
A period twenty piece French liquor cellar with Baccarat crystal attributed partial gilt glass barware, Paris, France, mid-19th century.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set
By Moser Glassworks, Baccarat
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Cave À Liqueur with assortment of fine quality hand blown cut crystal Baccarat and Moser glassware, consisting of four...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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H 10.5 in W 13.75 in D 9.25 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Complete Cave a Liqueur
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this complete antique liquor box, Boulle style. Created in France circa 1870, and rectangular in shape, the Tantalus stands on small bracket feet; the...
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Cave à Liqueur in Boulle Marquetry and Baccarat Crystal, Napoleon III, France
By André-Charles Boulle, Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant cave à liqueur, liquor box set in Boulle marquetry in 3 different materials, brass, bone and mother of pearl. The Inside part has a beautiful Baccarat crystal set, Harcourt ...
Crystal, Brass
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H 11 in W 13.25 in D 9.25 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Complete Cave a Liqueur
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this complete antique liquor box. Created in France circa 1870, and rectangular in shape with serpentine front, the Tantalus stands on small round feet.
Brass
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H 11 in W 13 in D 11 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Complete Cave à Liqueur
Located in Dallas, TX
Create a bar area with this elegant antique cave à liqueur. Created in France circa 1870 and built of bronze with floral decor in each corner, the decorative liquor box stands on cur...
Crystal, Bronze
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H 10 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Cave a Liqueur with Inlay Marquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique fruitwood liquor box from France. Created circa 1870, the rectangular Tantalus sits on small round feet; it features a serpentine front a...
Bronze
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H 10.75 in W 14 in L 10.75 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Burl Complete Cave a Liqueur
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique and complete fruitwood liquor box from France. Created circa 1870 and bowed on both sides, the rectangular Tantalus sits on round carved ...
Brass
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H 11 in W 15 in D 11.5 in
Important 19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut & Burl Cave a Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique and complete fruit wood liquor box from France, circa 1870. Bowed on the sides, the rectangular Tantalus sits on round carved feet and fe...
Brass
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H 10.5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Complete Cave a Liqueur with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique liquor box from France, circa 1870. The container features 16 crystal glasses and four carafes. Each glass and bottle has unique, engrave...
Crystal
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H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Inlaid Cave À Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Mid-19th Century Napoleon III period twenty piece French liquor cellar with Baccarat crystal attributed partial gilt glass barware, Paris, France, mid 19th century.
Walnut
Antique Napoleon III Walnut and Porcelain Jardiniere, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Napoleon III porcelain and gilt ormolu mounted burr walnut and ebonised jardiniere after Charles Guillaume Diehl.
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.)
Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.