Antique Napoleon III Style Side Chair
By Napoléon III
Located in Trenton, NJ
Refined and full of charm, this vintage Napoleon III style side chair embodies the decorative grace of the late 19th century.
Fabric, Wood
French Napoleon III Slipper Chair in Floral Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French Napoleon III slipper chair. This slipper chair is a truly unique piece, with its vintage floral fabric and bullion fringe providing an eye-catching contrast.
Fabric
French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful antique French Napoleon III marquise chair This extremely rare 19th century antique French Napoleon III marquise chair, also affectionately called 'The Queens' chair sit...
Cotton, Wood
$6,400Sale Price|54% Off
Style Napoleon III Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unsual french settee, the settee is heavily tufted and trimmed with matching tassels and contrasting fringe, very good condition, sold as is.
Fabric
Pair of Napoleon III Style Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Gray Paisley Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 21st century Napoleon III style armchairs in the style of Madeleine Castaing. This pair of comfortable and very stylish chairs are a few years old and were copied after an ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Pair of French Napoleon III chairs with original upholstery. Good strong, sturdy condition.
Fabric
Napoleon III Period Armchair, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period armchair, 19th century. Napoleon III period armchair, 19th century, to reupholster, fabric stained, need to be reupholstered.
Fabric
Napoleon III Style Slipper Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The slipper chair reflects the Napoleon III style of the mid-19th century with gold brocade fabric with deep cushion affect and exuberant fringe.
Fabric
Pair of French Napoleon III Tufted Arm Chairs in Gold Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of French Napoleon III armchairs from the late 19th century, offering both comfort and style in abundance.
Upholstery
$2,820 / set
Set of four Napoleon III chairs
Located in Paris, FR
This set of four Napoleon III chairs incorporates some codes of the Louis XV style while retaining the rigid forms of classicism. Shapes & Decorations : - Materials: The chairs...
Fabric, Wood
19th century Napoleon III low chair, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A graceful Napoleon III low chair from 19th‑century France, newly reupholstered yet retaining the charm and character of its original craftsmanship. This elegant piece combines the s...
Fabric, Wood
French Napoleon III Style Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An outstanding large scale French 1920s Napoleon III style slipper chair. This slipper chair is truly magnificent.
Fabric
French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned small French settee from the Napoleon III period with a gracious curved back. This late 19th century settee has been stripped down to the original muslin l...
Fabric
19th Century, Napoleon III, French Armchair and Footstool in 'Fan Palm’ Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful 19th century French Napoleon lll armchair and footstool, upholstered in our exclusive Tropics 'Fan Palm' fabric. This stunning Armchair and Footstool dating from around ...
Cotton, Wood
French Napoleon III reupholstered Lounge Chair, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Napoleon III lounge chair which has been completely reupholstered in our workshops with a very beautiful terracotta color fabric from Fine Fabrics and a fringe finish ...
Fabric
$705Sale Price / set|29% Off
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Pair of Napoleon III, circa 1880. Black painting with gilded vegetal motifs Antique, late 19th century.
Upholstery, Wood
Napoleon III Picture "St Jerome and the Lion" in Fabric - France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unique and exquisite picture representing the biblical episode of Saint Jerome removing the thorn from the Lion's paw. The picture is made entirely of fabric, and is in relief. Th...
$3,272Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Piano Stool, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Napoleon III black lacquer refinished piano stool from the 19th century, crafted from solid wood and upholstered in mustard velvet. A rare decorative gem. This tripod piano stool ...
Fabric, Walnut
Fine Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Display Cabinet
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
This elegant antique display cabinet is crafted in the Napoleon III style and dates to the late 19th century, richly decorated with Boulle style marquetry inspired by the work of And...
Brass, Bronze
A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A refined pair of 19th century French library chairs in the Napoleon III taste, distinguished by their elegant proportions and classic turned legs. Crafted with a solid hardwood fram...
Fabric, Silk, Hardwood
$3,295 / set
Napoleon III Style Wingback Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Napoleon III Style Wingback Chairs Embrace the allure of history with our pair of antique Fren...
Mahogany, Cotton
French Napoleon III Style Giltwood Rope Twist Ottoman
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French Napoleon III style giltwood rope-twist tabouret (stool or ottoman).
Gesso, Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
Armchairs, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century, Upholstered in Green and Gold.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchairs, bergères, Napoleon III period, 19th century, upholstered in green and gold. Armchairs, upholstered in green and gold, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Dimensions : H: ...
Fabric
French Napoleon III Tub Chair
Located in New York, US
French Napoleon III Tub Chair Intentionally distressed France, 19th Century
Fabric, Wood
French Napoleon III Style Gilt Wood Knot Base Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fantastic and very decorative French Pouf Ottoman with an intricate Gilt Wood Knotted Rope base. With good size and a high Cushion custom upholstered in a William Morris type Leaf ...
Fabric, Wood
Antique Italian Writing Table, Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry, c. 1950
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
This elegant antique Italian writing or jewelry table is a refined example of Napoleon III style. The piece is executed in fine wood with exquisite Boulle-style marquetry and bronze ...
Bronze
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs, 1830s, France, Newly Reupholstered Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of antique Napoleon III slipper chairs was a lucky find from the South of France.
Upholstery
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Ebonized Two-Door Display Cabinet
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
This striking antique cabinet is crafted in the Napoleon III style and dates to the late 19th century, featuring richly decorative Boulle style marquetry inspired by the work of Andr...
Brass
$4,197Sale Price|40% Off
Pair of Napoleon III sliper chairs with original 1850 Jacquard upholstery.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Napoleon III sliper chairs with original 1850. The original Jacquard tapestry fabric depicts a pastoral scene featuring a couple from the 18th century.
Jacquard, Ebony, Fabric, Mahogany
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. Featuring ebonized wood frames, tufted backs, decorative passementerie, and older patterned upholstery with a...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Napoleon III High Back Chair, Upholstered, 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
One High, curled back French Napoleon III chair, upholstered Cowtan and Tout cotton stripe. Only one chair is available.
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Napoleon III Style Carved And Pair Decorated Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. earlier 20th c. Elaborately carved frames in Pistachio Green paint overall. The carved leaf and berry crest rails with shaped leafy finials. Ribbon twists on the outer frames and...
Other
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
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
$758Sale Price / set|20% Off
Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
The seats and backs are covered in pink velvet fabric. The chairs are mounted on wheels. Napoleon III style, France, circa 1870.
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage English Napoleon III Style Blue Button Tufted Fan Back Club Chairs, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Napoleon III Style Blue Button Tufted and Pleated Fan Back Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair.
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian Boulle Style Dining Room Suite, Napoleon III, 5-Piece Set
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Exceptional and richly decorated Italian dining room suite in the French Napoleon III style and inspired by the celebrated Boulle tradition.
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Astoria, NY
A grand and elegant set of twelve late 20th century dining chairs in the transitional Napoleon III style, sourced from Provence, France.
Fabric, Cotton, Mahogany
Set of Six Harlequin French Napoleon III Walnut Balloon-Back Salon Chairs, 1860s
Located in London, GB
A charming harlequin set of six French Napoléon III salon chairs in walnut, comprising related “king and queen” variations of balloon-back form, raised on cabriole legs and retaining...
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Jacob & Josef Khon, 2 Canapés 101 / C, circa 1902, Napoleon III Style Original
By J.&J. Khon 1, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacob & Josef Khon, 2 Canapés 101 / C, circa 1902, Napoleon III style Original fabric.
Bentwood
$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
Pair of French Napoleon III Ebonised Bandeau-Back Side Chairs by H.Lemoine Paris
By Lemoine
Located in London, GB
Beautiful pedigree for this pair of very handsome and delicately proportioned ebonised chairs, with a well-documented Parisian atelier lineage. (Atelier lineage attached to the latt...
Brass
French Set of 18 Salon Chairs / Armchairs, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
French set of 18 salon chairs / armchairs, Napoleon III Extensive and very rare Louis XV salon seating group consisting of 8 armchairs and 10 chairs.
Fabric, Wood
$6,038Sale Price|25% Off
Blackened Wood Napoleon the 3d Sofa
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique sofa is made of blackened wood and fabric. It has a very nice shape. This canape must be re-upholstered (what we can arrange if you wish with fabric of your...
Fabric, Wood
Antique Armchair in Neutral Fabric
Located in London, London
An elegant upholstered armchair with a gently curved, enveloping form, likely dating to the 19th century. The chair features a high, softly shaped back that flows into rounded arms,...
Fabric
Lovely Very Large Napoleon III circa 1860 Antique French Embroidered Tapestry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Napoleon III circa 1860 hand made in France, extra large Embroidered Tapestry A very good looking and decorative piece in the original ebonis...
Fabric, Oak
$9,850Sale Price|46% Off
French 19th Century Napoleon III Egyptian Revival Bronze Mounted Throne Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century Napoleon III Egyptian revival mahogany and bronze-mounted throne armchair with bronze figures of winged sphinxes, circa 1870-1880. Measu...
Bronze
$18,950Sale Price|23% Off
French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Cheval Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Napoleon III Empire style mahogany and ormolu-mounted freestanding Cheval swiveling mirror. The oval framed mirror plate surmounted with Empire style ...
Ormolu, Bronze
Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood with floral carving, black and white striped
Located in Valladolid, ES
Technical Data Piece: Sofa Period: Napoleon III Measurements: 104 x 195 x 64 Condition: Good condition for its age and use
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Napoleon Style Bedroom Set by De Coene, Set of 7 pieces
By De Coene Frères
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / De Coene / bedroom set / wood, fabric, mirror / Napoleon / Vintage Outstanding Napoleon style bedroom set featuring a wardrobe, bed, chest of drawers, make-up table...
Fabric, Mirror, Wood
Pair of French Upholstered Armchairs in Red Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A striking pair of 19th century French Napoleon III armchairs. Skillfully crafted and luxuriously upholstered in a vivid red fabric, these chairs make the perfect accent in any inter...
Fabric
Fine Antique French Style Chaise With Custom Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique Chaise with sinuous lines, strongly carved cabriole legs, rolled back, pierced and carved wood frame and custom upholstery. The fabric treatment is a Champagne tone nu...
Fabric, Mahogany
French Circa 1860 Original Painted Green Napoleon lll Cast Iron Daybed Rococo
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully worn circa 1860 Napoleon lll cast iron daybed, with a intricate floral scroll work design with a nod to the rococo style Original green paint, faded, chipped, scratc...
Iron
Antique Parlor Chair with Nobilis Floral Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
1950s European Parlor Chair refurbished and done with a floral pattern from the firm Nobilis. This chair fits well with a wide array of settings.
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Parlour Settee in Tropics 'Fan Palm' Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
A very rare antique French Parlour Settee, upholstered in our exclusive Tropics 'Fan Palm' fabric This exceptional French settee dating from around 1880, has been painstakingly co...
Cotton, Wood
$12,600Sale Price|20% Off
Brunschwig & Fils Red and Gold Satin Silk Fabric Created for the White House
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th century, 45 Yards (approx) of Brunschwig and Fils reversible cherry red silk satin with gold foliate stripe design. This fabric was designed and woven exclusively for the Clinto...
Satin, Silk
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