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
$3,559Sale Price|20% Off
H 64.57 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
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
Napoleon III Period Collector's Display Cabinet
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A unique 19th-century Napoleon III period collector's or jeweler's display cabinet. Superb
Wood
$4,445Sale Price|20% Off
H 78.35 in W 57.68 in D 20.28 in
Macassar Art Deco Amsterdamse School Display Cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand, 1920s
By 't Modelhuis N. Legrand 1, Napoleon le Grand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School display cabinet or vitrine. Design by Napoleon Le
Glass, Macassar
$8,773
H 45.08 in W 56.5 in D 31.89 in
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Vitrine or display cabinet by Napoleon Le Grand
By 't Modelhuis N. Legrand 1, Napoleon le Grand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School vitrine or display cabinet. Design by
Macassar
Napoleon III Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
elegance. This exquisite display cabinet is a testament to the design and craftsmanship of the Napoleon
Brass
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
$2,144Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.48 in W 28.94 in D 20.67 in
Ebonized Corner Display Cabinet with Marble Top, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
elegant Napoléon III period of the late 19th century. Beautifully crafted, it features a striking black
Marble
19th Century Napoleon III Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
a testament to the design and craftsmanship of the Napoleon III period. It’s ideal for displaying
Brass
$3,500
H 75.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
Antique French Napoleon III Gold Bronze & Inlaid Wood Display Cabinet Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Kingwood Display Cabinet with Gold Bronze Mounts, Circa 1890's.
Bronze
$7,615
H 72.05 in W 33.08 in D 21.26 in
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
$43,880 / set
H 53.25 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands, each of rectangular form with a
Kingwood
$5,579
H 45.28 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
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
French Display Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French rosewood cabinet vitrine with one drawer, glass door for display circa 1880, five shelves
Rosewood
$3,509
H 40.16 in W 31.89 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Inlaid Wood Antique English Display Cabinet, 1880s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
cabinet from the Napoleon III era. The display cabinet is inlaid with high-quality ebonized wood, maple
Wood
Pair of Boulle Style Ebonized Cabinets Displays
Located in Austin, TX
Impressive pair of Boulle style ebonized cabinets with glass doors and copious adornment. The tortoiseshell type inlay and intricately cut brass bands grace the top and sides of each...
Brass
$128,266
H 106.7 in W 92.52 in D 20.48 in
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
$155,270 / set
H 71 in W 45.5 in D 14 in
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
A remarkable pair of display cabinets By Henri Picard of Paris Constructed in mahogany, with
Ormolu, Bronze
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
H 50.79 in W 21.26 in D 14.18 in
Napoleon III Window Display in Bois de Rose and Light Maple, France, 1880
Located in Bari, IT
Napoleon III cabinet in French walnut of 1880. It has a small central drawer and lower and upper
Walnut
Unavailable
H 79.53 in W 30.71 in D 21.66 in
French Napoleon III Giltwood Corner Display Cabinet with Interior Corbels, 19th
Located in Porto, PT
A French, mid 19th century, Rococo revival corner vitrine, richly carved wood with floral and rocaille elements with applied gold leaf, glass door, carved interior with flowery branc...
Giltwood
French 1930s Ebonised Oak Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An ebonised oak cabinet with three glazed doors and brass detail Moveable interior shelves Items shown in the cabinet are on sold separately. Measures: Height 68 ½ in / 174 cm ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 89.38 in W 19.3 in D 114.57 in
Bookcase (8- door display)dating from the 19 th century Louis Philippe style
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent showcase library opening with 8 doors and 4 pulls dating from the 19th century very pretty two-color patina, very pleasant colors, height-adjustable boards beautiful mold...
Paint
Sold
H 64.97 in W 26.38 in D 14.18 in
French wooden display case in the shape of a semicircle , Napoleon III
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning semicircular wooden display case in the Napoleon III style, inspired by Vernis Martin
Crystal
Sold
H 22.05 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Gilt Bronze and Glass Napoleon III Display Case in Neoclassical Taste
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze and glass Napoleon III display case in neoclassical taste. It is decorated with friezes
Bronze
Boulle Display Case, France, 1870, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Boulle style Napoleon III original display case from France from circa 1870. Very good condition
Brass
Napoleon III French Store Vitrine Display Showcase
Located in palm beach, FL
Large mahogany shop window in Louis XVI style, Napoleon III period, six glass and bronze equary
Wood
Unique Display Cabinet, Napoleon III, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique display cabinet, Napoleon III, circa 1870. Very good condition. Origin: France
Walnut
Napoleon III Kingwood Marble Topped Breakfront Display/Side Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Napoleon III kingwood marble topped breakfront display/ side cabinet with good
Marble
Napoleon III Kingwood Breakfront Display Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III kingwood breakfront display cabinet with a central glazed door and mirrored interior
Napoleon III Period Inlaid Display Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
discovered it waiting to join our other acquisitions! Crafted from a French walnut case that has been
Sold
H 56.5 in W 30.12 in D 14.77 in
Antique French Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet With A Gallery
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A 19th Century French Napoleon III Brass & Ebonised Pier Cabinet With an Incredible Brass Gallery
Brass
Giltwood free standing Napoleon lll square display cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare giltwood free standing Napoleon lll square display cabinet, glazed throughout within a
Sold
H 57 in W 27 in D 15 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood Ebonized Vitrine, Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed to display a collection, family photos, as well as store fine clothing, such 19th century
Rosewood
Sold
H 53.5 in W 35 in D 14 in
French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Ormolu Bookcase Display Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This 20th century reproduction is a perfect expression of the Napoleon III taste, exquisitely
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 87.41 in W 42.52 in D 17.33 in
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Boulle Napoleon III Style Display Cabinet, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century French double body cupboard. Napoleon III Boulle style double-body cabinet
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 8.67 in W 3.75 in D 2.96 in
Miniature Metal and Glass Display Case, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Miniature metal and glass display case, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Miniature metal and
Metal
Coffee Table, Flat Display Case, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee table, flat display case, early 20th century, Napoleon III style. Coffee table, flat
Bronze
Boulle display cabinet, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Boulle display cabinet, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. dimensions: 116.5 cm width 85.5
Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Louis XVI display cabinet features a pierced brass fence on top, foliates down each
Brass
Sold
H 78.75 in W 51.19 in D 15.75 in
Vitrine Bookcase Napoleon III Boulle 19th Century Black Glass Gilt Bronze
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant Large Boulle Showcase Or Library 2 Doors Napoleon III Period bookcase or display case
Bronze, Brass
Sold
H 45.28 in W 36.62 in D 16.54 in
Vitrine Bookcase Napoleon III Boulle 19th Century Black Glass Gilt Bronze
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant Display Cabinet Or Bookcase 2 Doors in Boulle Marquetry style Napoleon III Rare two
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 44.49 in W 44.1 in D 16.54 in
20th Century Wood with Marble Top French Boulle Style Display Cabinet, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French showcase from the early 20th century. Boulle style furniture inlaid in brass and colored elements in mahogany, walnut, oak, ebonized wood and fruitwood. Sideboard with one doo...
Marble
Napoleon III Period Desk, 19th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period desk, 19th century. Desk, 19th century display case, Napoleon III period
Wood
Sold
H 22.05 in W 20.87 in D 13.78 in
Gilt Bronze and Glass Napoleon III Display Case in Neoclassical Taste
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze and glass Napoleon III display case in neoclassical taste. It is decorated with friezes
Bronze
French Vitrine Napoleon III Display Cabinet Satinwood 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Napoleon III display cabinet - or vitrine - in satinwood Circa 1880 on this work of art
Satinwood
19th Century Napoleon Trois Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
An especially attractive Napoleon III period display cabinet. Ebonized wood with brass trim and the
Brass
Sold
H 41 in W 53.5 in D 21 in
Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Hand-Carved & Painted Display Buffets
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceedingly rare to find, this pair of 19th century French Napoleon III painted display buffets
Walnut
Important 17th Century Display/ Vitrine
Located in Madrid, ES
Important 17th century display. This is a display made for exotic items in the 17th century which
Wood
French Black Lacquer and Brass Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A Napoleon III black lacquer and brass vitrine, French, circa 1870. With three internal
Brass
Sold
H 94 in W 51 in D 24 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Eight-Gun Display Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Store your rifle collection inside this beautifully carved, antique gun display cabinet. Created in
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 95.25 in W 56.75 in D 23.5 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Nine-Gun Display Buffet Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Store your rifle collection inside this beautifully carved, antique gun display cabinet. Created in
Glass, Oak
Antique French Display Cabinet Napoleon III, 19th Century, circa 1850
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique French display cabinet Napoleon III, 19th century, circa 1850 Monumental 19th century
Glass, Oak
Antique French Display Cabinet Napoleon III 19th Century, circa 1850
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique French display cabinet Napoleon III 19th century, circa 1850 Monumental 19th century
Glass, Oak
Sold
H 42.13 in W 40.16 in D 17.33 in
Antique French Display Cabinet Napoleon III Marquetry Boulle, 19th Century
Located in Grenoble, FR
Splendid display cabinet with two doors. Oak veneer ebony, Boulle style marquetry in brass doubled
Bronze
Large Glass Display - Napoleon III (1860-1880)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Napoleon III (1860-1880) large glass display case. Four compartments with glass doors.
Pine
Antique Cherry Stain Grand Scale Display Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning antique Napoleon III cabinet in a cherry stain with contrasting accents and bold blue
Continental Amboyna Inlaid Display Cabinet
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Continental amboyna inlaid display cabinet This Continental amboyna and inlaid display cabinet was
Amboyna
Sold
H 43.31 in W 89.38 in D 23.63 in
Important Display Sideboard Credenza, NIII Period, Louis XVI Style
Located in Biarritz, FR
This sideboard vitrine has an important giltwood and painted decor with Carrara marble top. The credenza has two rounded sides, glass doors, four drawers with gilt bronze handles (o...
$4,445
H 19.69 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Grace Stool in White Lacquered Birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Swedish Modern stool made in the 1920-30s. The stool is made of birchwood. It retains the original white greenish lacquer and an amazing cushions in beautiful green and whit...
Birch
Concorde Model Supersonic Aircraft
Located in Paris, FR
Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.
Aluminum
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$2,089Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.45 in W 3.5 in D 2.75 in
AARON L. DENNISON 1929 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling
By Aaron Lufkin Dennison
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock with blue enamel designed by Aaron Lufkin Dennison. This is an exceptional desk clock, made in Birmingham England during the art deco period, back in the 1929. The craf...
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
French Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Double Wardrobe, C1930
Located in Barnstaple, GB
Art Deco modernist two door wardrobe, in a highly desirable true pale blonde birds eye maple veneers. Original highly polished chrome handles and chrome hanging rails, catches and hi...
Birdseye Maple
$4,679 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
$2,300Sale Price|20% Off
H 52.56 in W 62.6 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Modernist Dressing Table or Vanity by Fer Semey for Pander, 1930s
By H.Pander & Zonen, Fer Semey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist dressing table or vanity. Design by Fer Semey for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Original off- white lacque...
Mirror, Beech
Unavailable|$11,700
H 86.62 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Unit in Maple and Walnut
By Vito Latis
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Gustavo & Vito Latis, highboard or showcase library, maple, walnut, glass, brass, Italy, circa 1960 Beautiful showcase made in Italy in the 1960s. Executed in maple an...
Brass
Exquisite Half Circle Art Deco Commode With Bakelite Hardware C. 1930
Located in Bernville, PA
This magnificent rare example of a half circle chest of drawers is from the Redlion Furniture Company Circa American 1930’s. It has spectacular book match Burl veneer with incredible...
Brass
VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920
By Vinsare
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco black panther by Paul SAILLY at VINSARE (Sêvres), 140, Grande Rue, Sêvres, France, 1920s. Ceramic and noble wood. Width: 26.1"(66.4cm), Height: 9.8"(25cm), Depth: 5.8"(...
Ceramic, Wood
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$3,307
H 49.61 in W 41.74 in D 14.18 in
Art Deco Spectacular Display Cabinet Vitrine, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Impressively wacky shaped and genuinely rare design is this superb 1930's English Art Deco Display cabinet. This beautiful cabinet is veneered in a lightly figured walnut veneer whic...
Glass, Walnut, Plywood, Bentwood
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
H 48.82 in W 17.72 in D 20.28 in
Oak Art Nouveau File Cabinet with Roll Top Door, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau file cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak base with original roll top door. Original patinated brass handle and lock plate. The lock...
Oak
$4,562 / item
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 13.39 in
Bespoke Bauhaus Tubular Steel Low Bookcase, Stained Wood, Sliding Glass Panels
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel low bookcase made Nickel plated tubular steel, veneered blockboard and sliding glass panels. Customizable, production time c. 8 weeks.
Steel
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.