19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell is a luxurious collectible item that exudes
Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell is a luxurious collectible item that exudes
Marble, Bronze
$5,440Sale Price|44% Off
19th Century French Napoleon III Marble and Gilt Bronze Fire Place Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 19th century French Napoleon III marble and gilt bronze fire place mantel. Beautiful grey
Marble, Bronze
Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock by James Pradier, France, Circa 1860
By J. Pradier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock With A Patinated Bronze Figure of 'Phryné' by James Pradier
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III Marble Top & Marquetry Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Hanover, MA
Napoleon III kingwood, satinwood and fruitwood marquetry inlayed salon cabinet with surmounted by a
Marble, Brass
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pietra Dura Ebonised Wood Ormolu Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pietra Dura Ebonised Wood Ormolu Cabinets French, Late
Marble, Stone, Brass, Ormolu
Antique Napoleon III Marble Top Inlaid Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome little occasional table with lovely inlay and nice marble from the late 19th
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III Marble Fireplace with Caryatids, Unique Creation, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
marble. Originally put in an appartement in Tarare, near Lyon in France, it is very likely that the
Marble, Carrara Marble
Monumental Napoleon III Marble Fireplace Mantel - Symbolic Doves of Peace
Located in Beervelde, BE
Extraordinary and monumental 19th century Napoleon III Carrara marble fireplace mantel, masterfully
Carrara Marble
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by
Marble, Bronze
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Marble Ebonized / Gilt Wooden Pedestals
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your decor with this exquisite Pair of Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Inlay
Marble
Antique Hand Carved Parcel-Gilt Walnut Napoleon III Marble-Top Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 19th century carved walnut table with marble top. The dark green and white original marble inset
Marble
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock
By Napoléon III
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze and White Marble Clock, circa 1870, of rounded rectangular
Marble, Bronze
$1,488Sale Price|25% Off
NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
A Napoleon III desk set in marble and ormolu. This is a beautiful and flamboyant desk tray set
Marble, Bronze, Gold, Ormolu
$6,268Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Empire Sphinx, Bronze and Alabaster, France 19th Century Napoleon III
By Napoléon III
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of Sphinx made of bronze skillfully worked, sealed to a green alabaster base. The sphinxes have an excellent workmanship and are depicted winged. Finely chiseled. In e...
Marble, Brass
Napoleon III Fireplace In Carrara Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Carrara marble fireplace, circa 1880 fireplace dimensions 77 x 110 cm
Marble
$4,614 / item
Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900
Marble
Napoleon III Bronze & Marble Figural Clock, 1870
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze and White Marble Figural Clock, circa 1870, the seated figure
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Marble Obelisks, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of marble obelisks, 20th century, Napoleon III style. Pair of grey marble obelisks, 20th
Marble
Napoleon III Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III fireplace in Carrara marble, hearth dimensions 76 x 112cm, repair following splinters
Marble
19th Century Napoleon III Brocatelle Marble Column
Located in Paris, FR
ensemble is set on a square, terraced base. Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Dimensions: L 11.8 in
Marble, Bronze
Marble Bowl, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble bowl, 20th century, Napoleon III style. A 20th century grey marble bowl in the Napoleon III
Marble
Napoleon III Style Ebonized Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Vienna, AT
Napoleon III style. Cabinet, drawer at the top, lockable door behind which shelf. Dark polished
Marble
$3,373
Napoleon III Cabinet
Located in Beaune, FR
A Napoleon III period sideboard/cabinet dating from the 19th century, featuring a single door
Marble, Bronze
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Monumental Napoleon III Crystal & Carrera Marble Cloche / Dome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Napoleon III Crystal and Carrera Marble Cloche or Dome France, Later 19th Century An
Carrara Marble
Napoleon III Fireplace In Turquin Blue Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III fireplace in turquin blue marble circa 1880 hearth dimensions 88 x 103 cm
Marble
Napoleon III style Fleur de Pêcher marble mantel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Napoleon III style Fleur de pêcher marble mantel. Fleur de Pêcher marble is a historic marble, used
Marble
Napoleon III Style Lamartine Yellow Marble Fireplace Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Impressive Napoleon III style Lamartine yellow marble fireplace Hearth dimensions: 78 x 98 cm
Marble
Exceptional Napoleon III period mantel in veined Carrara marble
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional Napoleon III period mantel in veined Carrara marble, adorned with a rich décor of
Marble, Carrara Marble
$3,140Sale Price|23% Off
Napoleon III Brocatelle Marble Ornamental Pedestal Column, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Napoleon III Brocatelle Marble Ornamental Pedestal Column from the 19th Century, A brocatelle
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Large Napoléon III fireplace in Belgian black marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large Napoleon III fireplace in Belgian black marble, circa 1880 Fireplace dimensions: 112 x 108.5
Marble
$2,817Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Mantel Clock with Red Marble, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Napoleon III mantel clock featuring a dynamic sculpture of a Revolutionary French peasant woman
Marble, Metal
$2,304Sale Price|34% Off
French Auxiliary Table Commode Napoleon III Style Burgundy marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind French auxiliary furniture, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period in precious woods and
Griotte Marble, Bronze
A Big Sculpture in White Carrara Marble, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big sculpture in white Carrara marble, late 19th century or early 20th century, Napoleon III. A
Marble
Napoleon III mantelpiece in Belgian black marble or Mazi, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III mantelpiece in Belgian black marble or Mazi, circa 1880. Split shelf, but reinforced
Marble
Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Boulle Marble Top Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Boulle Marble Top Cabinet
Bronze
Regule Sculpture, Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Regule sculpture, Griotte marble base, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A regule sculpture of a
Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Marble Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, brass, ormolu, semi precious stone and
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
19th Century Inlaid Wood Marble Top Napoleon III French Commode, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small French commode from the second half of the 19th century. This Napoleon III-era dresser is
Marble
$2,144Sale Price|20% Off
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
Napoleon III Fireplace Surround in Black Noir Cihigue Marble - Pyrenees Atlanti
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century Napoleon III style fireplace surround is crafted from the highly sought
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Gold Bronze & Marble Bouillotte Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French Napoleon III gold bronze and Marble Bouillotte table.
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of Marble And Gilded Bronze Cassolettes, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
flowers. Tiny chips to the marble, wear and tear to the gilding. Napoleon III period- 19th century
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of marble and gilt bronze cassolettes, Napoleon III period. Pair of 19th century Napoleon III
Marble, Bronze
19th century Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Pair of Pharmacy Tazzas
Located in LEGNY, FR
Napoleon III period. Base with lion's feet. Handles representing snakes which is the symbol of pharmacists
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III fireplace in Belgian black marble and antique green, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III fireplace in Belgian black marble and antique green, circa 1880 Dimensions of the
Marble
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Napoleon III Lamps marble and enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Napoleon III lamps Origin France 19th century, circa 1860 electrified 220 w perfect
Enamel
French Napoleon III Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Kastrup, DK
French table lamp from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860–1870, executed in the Louis XVI style
Marble, Brass
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
Marble
Dresse d'époque Napoléon III
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Dresse d'appui Napoléon III ouvrant à une porte. Ce meuble restauré présente un décor de rubans
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Ormolu and marble cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Ebony, Ormolu
Marble, Ormolu
Pair Of Large Bronze And Marble Cassolettes, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large green marble cassolettes with rich gilt bronze ornamentation: knots, garlands of
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III Fireplace In Black Belgian Or Black Mazy Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III fireplace in black marble from Belgium or black marble from Mazy. Dimensions of the
Marble
19th Century French Napoleon III Ormolu & White Marble Urns, circa 1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique Mid-19th century French Ormolu mounted on white marble urns on green marble bases
Marble, Ormolu
Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze clock with mythological decor, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Ebonized desk with compartments on either side. Central drawer decorated with a cherub. Marble
Marble
Napoleon III-Style Mantelpiece in Statuario Carrara Marble Including a Clock
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Napoleon III style mantelpiece was made in Statuary marble in the 19th century. It includes
Statuary Marble
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Marble Top Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Marble Top Center Table was designed to impress
Marble
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.