Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Carved & Gilt Salon Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant pair of Napoleon III period side chairs, finely crafted in ebonized wood and displaying the refined decorative character associated with French furniture of the period.
Beech
19th Century Napoleon III Style Toilet Chair, Chaise Percée or Commode, Throne
Located in Madrid, ES
A fun and decorative curiosity, this late 19th century French Napoleon III (nephew of Bonaparte I) or Second Empire style "throne" is a fine example of elegant furniture making meeti...
Metal
19th Century Charcoal Brown Tufted Sofa, Napoleon III Style, France
Located in High Point, NC
This sofa carries genuine presence, its charcoal brown tufted upholstery immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows c...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Napoleon III Ebonised Bandeau-Back Side Chairs by H.Lemoine Paris
By Lemoine
Located in London, GB
This pair of Parisian bandeau-back side chairs from the late Napoleon III period, circa 1870s, Bears the stamp of H.
Brass
$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 is a linen and cotton blend. France, 1930.
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight French Napoléon III Dining Chairs, Mahogany & Cane
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of eight French Napoléon III dining chairs sourced in Provence, France, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century.
Cane, Mahogany
Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six hand-carved faux rope Spanish dining chairs made in the Napoleon III taste. The set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 23.5 inches wide ...
Fabric, Beech
19th Century Rust Wood Napoleon III Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A sofa whose rust/terracotta chenille upholstery gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to 19th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period cr...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 3 Napoleon III Ebonized Side Chairs with Cane Seats and Gilt Chinoiseries
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of three side chairs was crafted in France during the Napoleon III period, circa 1870.
Tapestry, Giltwood, Paint
$1,890 / item
Alma Napoleon Style Accent Chair in Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is chestnut, a warm rich chocolate brown. Res...
Metal
$275Sale Price / set|81% Off
Ebonized Hand-Painted Napoleon III Chaise, France, c.1848-1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Napoleon III period chaise chauffeuse with hand painted floral and scroll designs, c.1848-1860.
Hardwood, Paint
$2,721Sale Price / set|25% Off
1940s, Pair of Swedish Napoleon III-style Club / Armchairs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
These elegant lounge chairs feature a beautifully sculpted backrest with deep tufting and soft, rounded armrests that create a refined yet inviting silhouette typical of the Napoleon...
Velvet, Beech
1870s French Napoleon III Floral Striped Velvet Crapaud Armchair
By Maison Krieger
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally elegant French Napoleon III Crapaud (toad) armchair, circa 1875, designed in the distinctive style of the celebrated Parisian workshop Maison Krieger. This beautiful...
Brass
$510Sale Price / item|20% Off
Napoleon III Chiavari Solid Wooden Hand-Crafted Gold Leaf Chairs, France, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 50 chairs, sold by units. Napoleon style solid wooden hand-crafted chairs. With turned bars in the back and turned legs. Gold leaf finished.
Gold Leaf
Napoleon III Style Leather Wingback Recliner Library Armchair
By Bradington Young, Hancock & Moore
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Add a touch of nobility to your space with this reclining Napoleon III style leather wingback fireplace armchair in the manner of Bradington Young and Hancock & Moore.
Brass
Set of Six French Napoleon III Dining Chairs, Oak and Cane, 1860
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Paris, France, this set of six French Napoleon III dining chairs dates to the mid-19th century.
Cane, Oak
$603Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Chair with Turned Beech and Velvet for Child French, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French chair for child late 19th century Turned beech, with patina, The fabric in a good quality.
Beech, Velvet
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
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs / Aesthetic Movement - Blue Velvet & Gilt Bronze
Located in MOUGINS, FR
A pair of Napoleon III / late 19th century varnished wood and gilt bronze chairs.
Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Ebonised and Parcel Gilt Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
A charming Napoleon III occasional chair in turned, ebonised and parcel gilt beech timber.
Beech
Set of Four Napoleon III Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Upholstery, circa 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful set of four Napoleon III dining chairs in mahogany with upholstered back and seat, cabriole front legs, and a carved lily on the arched and pierced crest rail, and o...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Napoleon III Style Gold Rope Twist Framed Tub Chairs 3 available
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in New York, NY
Fournier in the manner of the Napoleon III school of design. All three are structurally sound and sturdy, all will need to be reupholstered.
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Desk Chair with Olive Leather
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined late 19th century French Napoleon III desk chair executed in richly toned mahogany with gilt bronze mounts and olive green leather upholstery.
Brass
$2,671Sale Price / item|20% Off
French Napoleon III Armchairs with Original Ebonized Frames, circa 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant French Napoleon III armchairs dating from the late 19th century.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$5,200 / set
Pair of Napoleon Style Slipper Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Louis style, Napoleonic slipper chairs newly upholstered midnight blue linen with coordinated bullion fringe.
Linen, Wood
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Ebonized Napoleon Charivari Chair with Velvet Seat, 19th Century
Located in Malibu, CA
Ebony Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat. The sturdy wood frame, has the original ebony finish and has been reconstructed and reupholstered in Italian velvet by Pegg...
Silk, Velvet, Hardwood
French Napoleon Velvet Chauffeuse chair from Ann Getty's antiquity collection
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique, French Napoleon III tufted velvet and needlework chauffeuse chair, part of Gordon and Ann Getty's personal antiquity collection, the Getty's acquired at Butterfield and Butt...
Upholstery, Velvet
$5,218 / set
Set Of 6 Thonet Chairs No. 2 Napoleon III
By Thonet
Located in Charmes, FR
Between 1870 and 1880. Late Napoleon III period. Black in color and patinated in places.
Wood
Napoleon III Carved Side Chair with Metal Ornaments and Red Velvet, circa 1860
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
The fresh fabric makes it comfortable and ready to use, while the contrast between the rich red and the dark wood gives it a luxurious, dramatic look. Stylistically, the chair belon...
Metal
19th C. French Napoleon III Carved Oak Smoking Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chaise de fumeur (smoking chair) was carved in France, circa 1880. Built of solid oak, the petite chair stands on turned barley twist legs and features a richly ...
Leather, Oak
Impressive 12 Chairs First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Cent Sold at Sotheby's
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive 12 chairs first Empire Napoleon III early 19th century.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Schumacher Freeform Napoleon III Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of French Napoleon III Button back side chairs. With their elegant ebonised legs, recently reupholstered in Schumacher Freeform linen.
Upholstery, Wood
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Chairs in Leopard Velvet
By Napoléon III, Niccolini, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Rope and Tassel Gilt Armchairs in new leopard velvet upholstery will stop anyone in their tracks. Chic. A killer combo. Glowing gilt wood and s...
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
$6,000 / set
Pair of Impressive Napoleon III Bergeres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of impressive Napoleon III bergeres. 15 in. Seat height.
Wood
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Newly Reupholstered Fabric
Located in New York, NY
We love the elegant simplicity of this pair of antique Napoleon III slipper chairs, discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered LaRue Stripe fabric in midnight.
Upholstery
$6,000 / set
Pair of Impressive Napoleon III Bergeres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of impressive Napoleon III bergeres. 15 in. Measure: Seat height.
Wood
$6,000 / set
Pair of Impressive Napoleon III Bergeres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of impressive Napoleon III bergeres. Measure: 15 in. Seat height.
Wood
$6,000 / set
Pair of impressive Napoleon III bergeres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of impressive Napoleon III bergeres. 15 in. Seat height.
Wood
LOVELY ANTIQUE NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1890 BERGERE WiNDOW SEAT BENCH SETTEE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1890 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite P...
Upholstery, Oak
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
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
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Side Chairs W/ Cane Seats - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of mid-19th century French Napoleon III side chairs, sourced from Provence, France.
Cane, Walnut, Paint
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and handsome pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st. ebony and ormolu side chairs with unusually wide seats.
Ormolu
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Bergères
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful pair of 19th century Napoleon III Louis XV bergères in the Louis XV taste. All original gilt. Featuring padded trisected back and sides surmounted by a shell and foliate cr...
Giltwood
French Napoleon III Armchair in Calico, Ready for Re-Upholstery, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A refined 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair, circa 1870. This specific example features a more slender and slightly shallower profile than traditional library lounge chairs, ...
Cotton, Calico, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
1890s French Napoleon III Style Chauffeuse in Azure Woven Textile
Located in London, GB
A late 19th-century French Napoleon III chauffeuse or slipper chair. The low-slung, armless frame features a comfortably pitched back and a deep seat, meticulously upholstered in a ...
Textile, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech
Napoleon III Style Giltwood Rope-Twist Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
Giltwood rope-twist armchair and ottoman made in Italy in the manner of A.M.E Fournier, Napoleon III Style. Both feature solid carved giltwood frames, upholstered in leopard print.
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of Six French Napoleon III Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs, Circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined set of six antique French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI taste during the Napoleon III period, circa 1890.
Upholstery, Wood
$3,984Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Inspired Napoleon Style Leather Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs.
Leather
19th Century French Napoleon III chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 19th cent French Napoleon III chair featuring graceful lines and beautifully balanced proportions characteristic of classic French design.
Wood
$5,290
Alma Chair - Leather
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in Fargo Dark Brown Italian leather. Resembling a classic French Napoleon style chair,...
Metal
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
Office armchair – Napoleon III style – Oak and leather – 19th century.
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Napoleon III style office armchair, dating from the third quarter of the 19th century, in solid oak with a golden honey patina.
Beech
19th Century France Deep Aubergine Plum Upholstered Slipper Side Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Upholstered slipper side chair in Deep Aubergine Plum. Finished in deep aubergine plum, this upholstered slipper side chair is distinguished by high tapered back in plum wool, turned...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Clarence Chairs by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Clarence Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier is a timeless piece inspired by the classic Napoleon III design.
Linen
19th Century United Kingdom Charcoal Grey Carved Wood Side Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Carved wood side chair in Charcoal Grey. Its charcoal grey finish sets off upholstered button-tufted back in charcoal wool, turned legs, a hallmark of of the napoleon iii period Unit...
Fabric, Wood
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet upholstery and a plush sprung seat.
Wood, Velvet
19th Century Upholstered Flemish Arm Chair from France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut Flemish arm chair from France. This is a lovely Flemish armchair made from walnut and newly upholstered in linen. The arms are gracefully shaped and terminate ...
Linen, Walnut
$1,817Sale Price / set|44% Off
French Neoclassical Side Chairs, Ebonized Wood & Velvet, c. 1870
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
This exceptional pair of side chairs exemplifies the refined sophistication of the French Neoclassical tradition, specifically reflecting the Napoléon III period's distinctive fusion...
Velvet, Wood
'La Somme" Slipper Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Chair from BoBo Atelier. Custom Wood Finishing and Upholstery Work included in the price of each chair. Customer provides fabric (COM).
Cotton, Oak
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