French Napoleon III Black Centre Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A French Napoleon III serpentine console table or salon table in ebonized wood with elaborate and fine ormolu details. Four cabriolet legs, each leg decorated with an ormolu mount of...
Ormolu
French Centre Table Malachite Napoleon III Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Exceptional Napoleon III style centre table of striking decorative impact, featuring a circular top richly finished in faux malachite with intricate gilt scrolling foliate designs ra...
Malachite
Napoleon III Revival Centre Table Sevres Plaques Ormolu
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb quality circular centre table in the opulent French Napoleon III taste Lavishly mounted in ormolu with intricate scrolling foliate and shell decoration throughout The top rich...
Ormolu
Stunning Napoleon III French Empire Revival Occasional Centre Table Marble Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in France circa 1850 Napoleon III Empire revival occasional centre table A good looking and extremely well made piece.
Marble
Antique French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Centre Table
Located in London, GB
This table is an exquisite piece of French antique furniture. The table is covered with beautiful marquetry work and finely-cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts. The table features a...
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Centre Table by Luigi and Angiolo Falcini
By Luigi and Angelo Falcini
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Centre Table by Luigi and Angiolo Falcini This valuable center table in veneer and inlaid wood, was made by Luigi and Angiolo Falcini in Florence (...
Wood
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Bronze
19th Century French Round Marble Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Napoleon III walnut centre table with grey marble top.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 29.34 in W 48.04 in D 27.96 in
Antique French Giltwood Rectangular Centre Table or Sofa Side Table
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
Carved giltwood French Napoleon III centre table, with Carrara marble top.
Beech
Unavailable
H 30.52 in W 28.75 in D 14.57 in
Napoleon 111 Antique Mahogany Games Table Barley Twist Centre and Folding Top
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
A really stunning antique Napoleon 111 games table in solid mahogany The tabletop folds out, then twists to support it opening. Beneath is a compartment for cards and games pieces...
Mahogany Mechanical Centre Table
Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
Inspired by a Napoleon III original.
19th Century French Napoleon III Centre Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 19th century French Napoleon III rosewood centre of the room table with fine bronze trim.
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Centre Table Kingwood French Antique Side 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine Napoleon III walnut shaped centre table circa 1870, richly mounted with ormolu throughout.
Kingwood
French Napoleon III Centre Table Ebonized with Brass Inlay
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French Napoleon III ebonized and brass-inlaid centre table or library table, the top with ornate brass inlaid central medallion and with further brass stringing around the perimeter ...
Brass
Ebonized Napoleon III Center Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An elegant Napoleon III centre table, raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf decor, joined by an X-shaped stretcher with large central finial, and ending in scroll feet.
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Nashville, TN
Good condition Ebonized Napoleon III Bedel & Cie Parisian made Boulle style centre table.
Tortoise Shell
Napoleon III Substantial Centre Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
A centre table of exceptional quality, utilizing beautifully grained woods, including walnut, thuya, rosewood, tulipwood, amaranth and fruitwood. Adorned with very fine planished and...
Walnut
French Napoleon III Painted and Ebonized Centre Table
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Original painted ebonized folding center table. Untouched original condition. With expected wear.
Wood
Centre Table, Small Desk 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Centre table, small desk 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Marble, Bronze
A 19th Century Round Napoleon III Marquetry Parlour or Salon Centre Table
By François Linke
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This highly unusual French table has a circular top case completely covered in floral marquetry. The mid/widest section of the table sits on three fluted and tapered legs joined with...
Fruitwood
Sold
H 34.65 in Dm 44.1 in
Napoleon III Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Plaque Sevres Centre Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare Napoleon III – Louis XVI style gilt bronzed, ebonised and porcelain plaque mounted cobalt blu...
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Centre or Pier Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Napoleon III D ended table exedra shaped top richly inlaid with various wood species including burl wood kingwood satinwood and ebony centered with a large classic urn, bird...
Fruitwood
19th c. Napoleon III Jardiniere Centre de Table or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
Fine marquetry work with walnut, rosewood, maple and ebony woods. Original bronze decoration, having its metal tin insert. French Polish finish.
Napoleon III Period Gild Bronze Table Centre and Matching Candelabra
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The candelabra feature three putti standing on an elaborate rocaille base holding aloft three flower and vine encrusted scrolling branches each with three candle nozzles The larg...
Bronze
Mahogany Centre Table With Specimen Marble Top
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine mid-19th century William IV mahogany centre table with later specimen marble top inset with marble and granite. England, circa 1835, the top 20th century. Measures: Height...
Marble
Victorian Tilt-Top Burr Walnut Centre Table
Located in London, by appointment only
A Fine late 19th century tilt-top centre table with scalloped top, quarter veneered bookmatched veneers of highly figured burr walnut and inlaid with a foliate marquetry central pane...
Walnut
19th Century French Inlaid Serpentine Centre Table Writing Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A 19th century French serpentine centre or writing table profusely inlaid throughout with ebony, amboyna, mahogany, boxwood etc. and further embellished with fine gilt mounts. Raised...
Amboyna
Late 19 Century Boulle French Centre Table and Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine Napoleon III French kidney shaped centre table and desk with overall Boulle work to the oak carcass (tortoiseshell and brass inlay); having a finely chased gilded bronze top b...
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century French Boulle Centre Table, circa 1860
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century French boulle centre table. The serpentine shaped top features all-over tortoiseshell and profuse inlaid brass decoration, quality gilt bronze mounts and a singl...
Bronze, Brass
19th Century Imperial Bronze Side or Centre Table with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century French imperial bronze side or centre table with glass top.
Bronze
Napoleon III Center Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III centre table with swag carved apron, pedestal and feet, late 19th century.
19th Century Centre Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French gueridon with a beautiful flamed walnut.
Walnut
Sold
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 35.83 in
Elegant 19th Century Boulle French Antique Centre Table or Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Napoleon III French kidney shaped centre table and desk with overall Boulle work.
Bronze
Napoleon III Ebonised Centre Table
Located in Bournemouth, GB
A handsome and decorative ebonised serpentine shaped bureau plat or centre table.
Brass
Napoleon III Inlaid Wirting Table, Centre Table
Located in Honiton, Devon
Fabulous Napoleon III inlaid writing table / centre table "Paris quality" table veneered with parquetry and marquetry sold brass mounts Offered "as is" could do with a clean ...
Napoleon III Writing Table, Centre Table
Located in Honiton, Devon
The most stunning Napoleon III writing table French dating circa 1870s, large single drawer to the front (with working lock and key) inlaid on all sides so can free stand. Ven...
Napoleon III Writing Table, Centre Table
Located in Honiton, Devon
Wonderful late 19th century writing table or centre table French circa 1870s the main body made up of solid hardwood and the top is veneered in a quartered geometric design The...
Period Napoleon III Inlaid Desk or Centre Table
By François Linke
Located in Vancouver, BC
A magnificent inlaid centre table or desk with the finest quality inlays of various woods to the top and sides, the inlay having a musical theme. The table rests of four turned eboni...
Bronze
French Napoleon III Circular Centre Table with Cipollino Marble Top c.1870
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual French Napoleon III circular centre table c.1870. The beautiful Cipollino marble top above an elegant ebonised base with a tapering hexagonal central column, supp...
Marble, Ormolu
Napoleon III gilt bronze table centre
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large gilt bronze table centre now filled with contemporary agate and jade stone fruit; 19thC French;
Agate, Jade, Ormolu
Writing Table or Centre Table
Located in Honiton, Devon
Wonderful late 19th century writing table or centre table French, circa 1870s the main body made up of solid hardwood and the top is veneered in a quartered geometric design ...
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
$9,850
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
$385,856
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
$57,000
H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...
Bronze
Louis XV Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Raingo Freres
Located in New York, NY
French 19 century Louis XV style Chinoiserie motif gilt bronze cartel clock works signed Raingo Freres.
Bronze
$310,063 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
$29,700
H 30.5 in W 87.5 in D 47.25 in
Antique German Biedermeier Extendable Dining Table, Walnut, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier extendable dining room table with two leaves, made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut in good condition. The d...
Walnut
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
$5,995
H 52.25 in W 48 in D 16.5 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Liquor Wine Cabinet Chest Stand Cherubs 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Italian Florentine Renaissance Revival carved cabinet on stand, circa 1880. The cabinet has some of the finest carvings we have seen on a late 19th century cabine...
Walnut
$6,250
H 59 in W 36 in D 21 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Cabinet Wine Bar Renaissance Bookcase c1890
Located in Choudrant, LA
19th century French Carved Walnut Cabinet Bar Renaissance Wine Server Baroque. Direct from Europe, a highly carved antique cabinet, with a drop down back, which perfectly adapts f...
Walnut
$18,450
H 93 in W 65.63 in D 88 in
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved 'Baroque Revival' Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs. The tall ornately pierced carved headboard, crowned with an allegorical pair of che...
Silk, Giltwood
$2,700
H 45 in W 54 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Table Hall Entry Console Sofa Table Two Drawers Oak C. 1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Renaissance revival oak entry, hall table, sofa table or console with drawers ~~c. 1890s Charming table with two drawers and carved crown~~perfect for use ...
Oak
$7,800 / set
H 28.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
19th Century Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Bed Coronas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of large 19th century Italian bed coronas or crowns made in the Baroque taste. The coronas feature demi-lune shaped frames embellished with gold leaf and decorated with...
Gold Leaf
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
Pair of Louis XV Style Benches
Located in El Monte, CA
A lovely pair of Louis XV style giltwood upholstered benches that are meticulously handcrafted. Each bench features delicately carved elements of Rococo style including scrolling aca...
Giltwood
Pair French Vitrines Malachite Display Cabinets Louis XVI
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A spectacular pair of French vitrines in the Louis XVI style, richly adorned with carved giltwood and striking faux malachite finish panels The vibrant green ground, carefully decora...
Malachite
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.
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.
Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
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