French, Napoleon III Vitrine
Located in Hudson, NY
French, Napoleon III vitrine.
Antique 19th Century French Vitrines
Glass, Wood
French, Napoleon III Vitrine
Located in Hudson, NY
French, Napoleon III vitrine.
Glass, Wood
19th Century Napoleon III French Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Napoleon III vitrine, or display cabinet, made of solid and veneers of
Glass, Mahogany
French 19th Century Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
French antique Napoleon III vitrine cabinet is after renovation. Wood is decorated with inlaid
Bronze, Brass
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tulipwood and Ormolu Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and extremely high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period Kingwood, Tulipwood
Ormolu
19th Century Napoleon III Style Vitrine
Located in Miami, FL
High-rectangular, one-door, curved and three-sided glazed corpus. On curly feet scalloped out. Inside life with orig. Velvet covered and two entrances. Mirrored back wall. The displa...
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Boulle Pedestal Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Boulle ebonized fruitwood, ormolu, and
Ormolu
Napoleon III display case Vitrine , floral carved and gilded wood, France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing late-period Napoleon III style display cabinet made of carved and gilded wood. It features
Crystal
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Ormolu and Hardstone vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Ormolu and Hardstone cabinet vitrine
Stone, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, Tortoiseshell
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most unique French 19th century Napoleon III Period ebony, ormolu, tortoiseshell
Lapis Lazuli, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Pewter
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Louis XVI style Napoleon III Period Boulle cabinet vitrine. The ebony
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.
Brass, Ormolu
$11,434Sale Price|50% Off
19th Century antique Napoleon III Style Mahogany Vitrine, Paris Mahogany bronzed
Located in Berlin, DE
Majestic French vitrine Napoleon III in transition style, Paris. Rich in extremely finely chiselled
Mahogany
Curved Vitrine In Marquetry And Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
century - Napoleon III Height 181cm 85 x 45cm
Marble, Bronze
Maison Thuillier Paris, Pair of Planters/Vitrines Period Napoleon III, XIXth
Located in Beaune, FR
Exceptional pair of planters also serving as vitrines. Napoleon III period but dating from the 19th
Bronze
$8,899Sale Price|51% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Style Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
Majestic French vitrine Napoleon III in transition style Paris. Rich in extremely finely chiselled
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Style Kingwood Vernis Martin Paul Sormani Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
Kingspilander on solid oakwood. High-rectangular, one-door, curved and three-sided glazed corpus. On curly feet scalloped out. Inside life with orig. Velvet covered and two entrances...
Bronze
Napoleon III Rosewood Display Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This display cabinet was produced in France during the Napoleon III era, circa 1850, and reflects
Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu Boulle Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, brass and ormolu Boulle
Brass, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze Guèridon. Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gueridon showcase in polychromed and gilded bronze, France, Napoleon III, about the third third of
Bronze
$8,300Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Style Bois-Satine Vitirne
Located in Berlin, DE
Vitrine in the style of Louis XV Napoleon III Paris, circa 1850-1880 Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round
Walnut
French Louis XV Display Cabinet with Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
French Louis XV Display Cabinet with Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, Paris Solid wood with fine veneer
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Style Bois-Satine Vitirne
Located in Berlin, DE
Vitrine in the style of Louis XV Napoleon III Paris, circa 1850-1880 Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round
Bronze
Cabinet - Display Case - Napoleon III's Happiness Of The Day
Located in Beaune, FR
Napoleon III period marquetry and gilt bronze display cabinet. The upper part is composed of two
Bronze
Napoleon III Show Case Stamped Pecquereau In Paris
Located in BARSAC, FR
condition - fully restored by our workshop - natural french polish finish. "Édouard Pecquereau, born on
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Showcase Napoleon III, Paris, Around 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XVI showcase Napoleon III, Paris around 1870. Fine veneer on solid oak, veneered and
Marble, Bronze
Exquisite French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Glass Vitrine Cabinet
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An exquisite French Ormolu-mounted mahogany and glass vitrine cabinet, attributed to Francois Linke
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ebony Cabinet Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III
Ormolu
$20,846 / set
Pair of French Ebony and Ormolu Vitrines, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French ebonized display cabinets, having classical gilded
Ormolu
Pair of Wood, Bronze and Glass Showcases Vitrines, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood, bronze and glass showcases vitrines. France, late 19th century.
Bronze
19th Century, Marquetry & Gilt Bronze Vitrine Louis XV Style
Located in Beaune, FR
Wonderful marquetry and gilt bronze vitrine style Louis XV - Napoleon III. There are two doors with
Bronze
Antique Louis XV display cabinet Napoleon III, Paris, around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Louis XV display cabinet Napoleon III, Paris, around 1880 Fine veneer on solid oak
Marble, Bronze
Large gilt bronze mounted ebonized wood and Boulle work antique vitrine cabinet
Located in London, GB
Boulle work vitrine, was a revivalist style that existed under the patronage of Napoleon III, who ruled
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Ebonised Boulle Cabinets
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good pair of 19th century Victorian ebonized Boulle cabinets. Each cabinet has a brass gallery to the top, with a single glazed door below. Each door is surrounded by i...
Brass
$4,763Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Vitrine Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Lisbon, PT
A unique 19th century Napoleon III table desk Bonheur Du Jour. Upper part showcase with three
Metal
19th C. Napoleon III French Boulle Bronze Mounted Vitrine Cabinet w/ Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
foliate scrolls, masks, and classical motifs typical of the Napoleon III period. The vitrine is fitted
Bronze
Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 19th century Napoleon III glazed cabinet on chest, the shaped grey marble top above a
Marble, Bronze
$7,605Sale Price|30% Off
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Secretary Vitrine Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Lisbon, PT
A unique 19th century refinished Black Lacquer Napoleon III table desk Bonheur Du Jour. Upper
Brass
Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Large second Empire gilt bronze and marquetry display cabinet French, late 19th Century Measures
Ormolu
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and elegant pair of French mid 19th century Napoleon III ebonized fruitwood and
Ormolu
20th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Napoleon III Style Sideboard Vitrine, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French sideboard from the second half of the 20th century. Napoleon III-style, curved and curved
Marble
$706Sale Price|67% Off
French Crucifix Vitrine and Oval Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Crucifix in its oval vitrine, French, late 19th century Golden frame Good condition For
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Ebony and Boulle Bookcase/Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome bookcase or china cabinet made in France in the last half of the 19th century. The case
Wood
Exquisite Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine Commode Cabinet, C. 1880
By Paul Sormani
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exquisite quality French Ormolu-mounted vitrine commode cabinet, C. 1880, attributed to Paul
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable|$6,500
Gilt Napoleon III Vitrine with Curved Glass Sides
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A large vitrine with glass shelves, gilt and carved wood case, interior mirrored back, and inset
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Unavailable|$3,629
19th French Showcase Napoleon III ROSEWOOD
Located in Paris, FR
19th French Showcase Napoleon III ROSEWOOD
Unavailable|$4,234
19th Century French Showcase Rosewood with Good Napoleon III Bronze Dore
Located in Paris, FR
19th French Showcase Rosewood With Good Napoleon III Bronze Dore '
Unavailable|$6,049
19th Century Gold Mahogany French Vitrine
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
This is a Italian restored mahogany vitrine. All shelves are of glass, there are four shelves.
Mahogany
Unavailable|$6,533
Showcase Napoleon III En Lac Signed G.durand, Paris
By Gervais Durand
Located in charmes, FR
Napoleon III period showcase, completely lacquered with Japanese decoration, in very good condition
Lacquer
Unavailable|$4,169
French Bronze Dore Mahogany and Parquetry Vitrine on Stand
By Andre Sornay
Located in London, GB
form, the vitrine with oak leaf cresting, above a conforming frieze centred with a bow and quiver and
Wood
Unavailable|$4,839
Showcase Napoleon III Stamped Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in charmes, FR
Showcase mahogany and mahogany veneer nineteenth time and gilded bronze, in very good condition, stamped on the back of the furniture, beautiful furniture quality Faubourg st Antoine...
Wood
Unavailable|$19,141
19th Century Showcase 'Vitrine' in Mahogany Signed Henri Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Paris, FR
Paris, Napoleon III, 19th century. Signed on the back Henri Dasson (1825-1896). In mahogany.
Marble
Unavailable|$30,575
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
Mahogany
Unavailable|$6,500
French Louis XV Style Inlaid and Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A French Louis XV style vitrine (Napoleon III) covered in figured veneer panels with inlaid details
Ormolu
Unavailable|$13,067 / set
19th Century, Napoleon III, Pair of showcases with bronzes
Located in PALERMO, IT
. Adornate a tutto tondo con elementi in bronzo finemente cesellato e dorato. Francia - Napoleone III
Wood, Fruitwood
Unavailable|$3,024
19th Century French mahogany vitrin
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
This elegant vitrin with bronze is illuminated.Useful to show your beautiful objects.It is restored.
Mahogany
Sold|$3,815
Antique French Napoleon III Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
French Napoleon III Vitrine features a wonderfully patinaed painted finish that has been embellished with
Hardwood
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.
Why not give your precious collectibles the case pieces they deserve? Antique and vintage vitrines can be used to safely store and display your most treasured objects.
While they were initially used to display relics in churches or to preserve specimens for scientific observation, vitrines are best known for their place in retail spaces and museums. The name for these glass display cases comes from the Latin word “vitrum,” meaning glass, as well as the Old French word “vitre,” which also refers to glass. Instead of simply showcasing collector’s items on shelves, you can bestow extra importance on them by displaying them in a vitrine for passers-by to observe and admire.
Not all vitrines are created equal. Over time, furniture makers have explored different shapes and sizes for vitrines. A display case you’ll find in a retail store will likely look drastically different from what you’ll see in a museum or art gallery. A vitrine in a shop is likely there to best market specific wares to the general public, while in museums there is usually a range of different vitrines intended to house and protect single objects or to display a grouping of artifacts.
Most of us have an antique, new or vintage case piece in our home. Though the terms “case pieces” and “case goods” may cause even the most decor-obsessed to stumble, these furnishings have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — cabinets, dressers, buffets — may be properly termed a case piece.
Mirror-backed vitrines, which refer to cases that usually feature shelved and mirrored interiors, are a most appropriate home for your jewelry or decorative objects. Adding such items to a vitrine already suggests that there is an irreplaceable preciousness to the case’s contents, and the mirrors will emphasize as much as well as refract more light to render the display eye-catching.
On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage vitrines to protect and preserve your most prized items. The collection of mid-century modern vitrines and Art Deco vitrines is mostly inclusive of those built with a wooden frame, but there are many other types to choose from as well. It’s time to give your collectibles a good home!