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Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

NAPOLEON III STYLE

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.

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Style: Napoleon III
French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche
French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche

French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche

$5,400

French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche

By Bauche

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Cast Iron French Safe or Strong Box From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this French Safe Cast Iron Strong Box by Bauche. The Safe of rectangular form made from cast iron with extensive riveting and twin loop handles. The safe has two escutcheon covers to the front, the left is the genuine lock which turns to reveal the keyhole and the right is a dummy for symmetry. The top of the box is fitted with a plaque that reads in French Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete S.G.D.G usine A Gueux Marne (Incombustible System Bauche Patented S.G.D.G factory A Gueux Marne). The interior of the safe has been lined in a gunmetal grey cushioned velvet to give cushioning to your most treasured objects. Has Key and fully working lock. The French Safe dates to the second half of the 19th century during the reign of Napoleon III circa 1865. Henry Bauche Bauche Safes...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Iron

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III
French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

$11,138

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Opposing Pair of Boulle Boxes From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to bring to market this pair of opposing French Boulle B...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

$1,750Sale Price|30% Off

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

$4,288

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

By Limoges

Located in Newark, England

LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles
19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

$760

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique marquetry wooden box for perfume. The box dates from the French Napoleon III period, circa 1880-1890. The box features those original crystal perfume bottles, bea...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Burl

C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar
C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar

C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar

$2,227

C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar

Located in London, GB

Magnificent French Liquor Cabinet This cabinet opens to Reveal decanters and Crystal Glasses Baccarat Style set within burr Wood Case C1880s

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Amboyna

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

$925Sale Price|38% Off

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

By Napoléon III

Located in Cheltenham, GB

An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

French Perfume Box in Tulipwood with Sevres Porcelain Plaque
French Perfume Box in Tulipwood with Sevres Porcelain Plaque

French Perfume Box in Tulipwood with Sevres Porcelain Plaque

$1,687

French Perfume Box in Tulipwood with Sevres Porcelain Plaque

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Antique French perfume box in tulipwood surmounted by a Sevres style porcelain plaque, dating to the mid nineteenth century during the Napoleon III period, ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass

Napoleon III Perfume Casket – French – Crystal Perfume Bottles – Brass Inlay
Napoleon III Perfume Casket – French – Crystal Perfume Bottles – Brass Inlay

Napoleon III Perfume Casket – French – Crystal Perfume Bottles – Brass Inlay

$678

Napoleon III Perfume Casket – French – Crystal Perfume Bottles – Brass Inlay

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

This elegant Napoleon III period French perfume casket dates from the second half of the 19th century and retains its three original crystal perfume bottles. The casket is crafted fr...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Decorative Box - Ormolu Gilt Bronze - French Napoleon III
19th Century Decorative Box - Ormolu Gilt Bronze - French Napoleon III

19th Century Decorative Box - Ormolu Gilt Bronze - French Napoleon III

$994

19th Century Decorative Box - Ormolu Gilt Bronze - French Napoleon III

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A refined Napoleon III period decorative box, made of ormolu gilt casted bronze. Richly ornate floral motifs. It has an illegible signature. The liner inside has been renewed. Includ...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Ormolu

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

$823Sale Price|20% Off

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty wooden box covered with blue green leather decorated bookbinders, enhanced with gold leaf. On the lid of the box is represented a wise man in meditation holding a pilgrim...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Leather

Napoleon III Woven Gilt Bronze Handled Basket, Weave Table Box
Napoleon III Woven Gilt Bronze Handled Basket, Weave Table Box

Napoleon III Woven Gilt Bronze Handled Basket, Weave Table Box

$380Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Woven Gilt Bronze Handled Basket, Weave Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III woven gilt bronze handled basket -weave table box France, circa 1875 A whimsical, yet intricately woven of a handled basket weave table ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France

$1,232

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France

Located in NICE, FR

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is de...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Iron

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish
French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish

$361Sale Price|48% Off

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish

By Limoges

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below). Glazed. Measures: 4 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/4" high. Very good antique condition, no cracks or chips. In 1825, François BAIGNOL moved to LA FABRIQUE, on the edge of the Brigueuil forest and founded...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry

$1,052

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of various types of wood marquetry inlaid with brass trims. This box s...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Copper

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Vase
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Vase

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Vase

$783

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Vase

Located in Roma, IT

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Vase Beautiful, elegant and rare small jewellery box in crystal and gilded bronze. It has a top opening with a clip closure. The upper part of ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze

Chest, Box Forming a Cabinet, Orientalist Art, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Chest, Box Forming a Cabinet, Orientalist Art, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Chest, Box Forming a Cabinet, Orientalist Art, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

$4,913

Chest, Box Forming a Cabinet, Orientalist Art, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chest, box forming a cabinet, Orientalist art, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period wood and bone marquetry cabinet box, Orientalist. H: 24cm, W: 31...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case
Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

$491

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

Located in Greven, DE

This dainty yet highly detailed sewing set was crafted in the late 19th century by skilled French artisans. The case, also known as an étui, is made from walnut and has a tapering r...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Box signed Giroux, Paris
Box signed Giroux, Paris

Box signed Giroux, Paris

$6,761

Box signed Giroux, Paris

Located in Paris, FR

A box from Alphonse Giroux in Paris The whole is adorned with a finely chased bronze Neo-Gothic-style frame decorated with symmetrical foliage, flowers and scrolls, notably framing t...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Wood

A Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
A Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

A Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$3,743

A Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A Sèvres porcelain case, gilt brass mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. An important Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period, gilt brass mounting. H: 15.5cm...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk
French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

$1,450

French Napoleon III Period Brass Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut Lap Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very pretty French Napoleon III period brass inlaid rosewood and kingwood lap desk of fine quality. This portable writing desk is centered by a beautifully painted landscape scene....

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

$4,000

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

By Paul Sormani

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce very fine quality Napoleon III Period (1852-1870) gilt bronze ormolu mounted inlaid glove box by important Parisian ébéniste Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Exquisitely hand-cra...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Ormolu

Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$3,743

Sèvres Porcelain Box, Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period box, 19th century, Sèvres porcelain and gilt brass mount. H: 14cm, W: 26cm, D: 16cm

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century

$1,497Sale Price|20% Off

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century Measures: H: 7 cm, W: 16 c...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

$1,500

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top inlaid with brass and mother of pearl. Brass trim frames the lid and the base. The interior is lined in red silk and is fitted with a collection of 15 sewing tools (two are missing) on a velvet lined tray. The inside of the lid has a mirror surrounded by a tufted border. Working lock and small key. The box contains an old embroidery...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Sèvres Porcelain Box, Enamelled and Gilded, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Sèvres Porcelain Box, Enamelled and Gilded, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

Sèvres Porcelain Box, Enamelled and Gilded, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

$1,988

Sèvres Porcelain Box, Enamelled and Gilded, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain box, enamelled and gilded, 20th century, Napoleon III style. A 20th century Napoleon III style Sèvres porcelain enamelled and gilt box with gilt brass mounting. H: ...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

$1,995

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Once owned by Leon Boissier Palun (1916-2007), former Senegalese ambassador to London and Paris, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800
French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800

French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800

$1,485

French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional and fine antique French silver mounted mother of pearl box and with an exquisitely carved ducal with a maiden holding a coronet, elaborate monogram and a rod of Caduce...

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1790s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass

$877

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of book veneer match, inlaid with brass trims. This box shows the fine craftsmanship of the ebenist wh...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

$877

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is decor...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Box, Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Box, Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Box, Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

$4,562

Box, Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Brass Mounting, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Box, Sèvres porcelain and gilt brass mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain box with patinated gilt brass mounting, decorat...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

$2,924

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

By A. Aucoc

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and steel sewing utensils embellished with small flowers. Labeled on the inside: AUCOC A PARIS. Weight: 27.6 g, circa 1860 Dimension: W 4.5 in, D 2.4in, H .8in. Dimension: L 11.5cm, P 6cm, H 2cm. La Maison Aucoc...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Steel

Sèvres Porcelain Casket, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Sèvres Porcelain Casket, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Sèvres Porcelain Casket, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

$3,041

Sèvres Porcelain Casket, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain casket, Napoleon III period, 19th century. 19th century casket, Napoleon III period, Sèvres porcelain and gilt brass mount. H: 13...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes
Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes

$853

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes

Located in Munich, DE

This elegant apothecary lidded jar is made out of porcelain and was made in France in 1870 ca. The apothecary jar is hand painted and hand gilt. It is decorated with two palm trees b...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze
Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

$5,960Sale Price|20% Off

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze Presenting a remarkable fusion of artistry and opulence, the perfumer Baccarat's green op...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Ormolu

Early 20th Century French Repousse Brass and Wooden Firewood Box on Wheels
Early 20th Century French Repousse Brass and Wooden Firewood Box on Wheels

Early 20th Century French Repousse Brass and Wooden Firewood Box on Wheels

$775

Early 20th Century French Repousse Brass and Wooden Firewood Box on Wheels

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1920, the antique wood and brass fireplace wood coffer stands on casters; the trunk is decorated with repousse tavern scene motifs in the manner of David Ten...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.
Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.

Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.

$3,977

Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large bronze and silver chest, 19th century Orientalist work. Large 19th century Orientalist bronze and silver box, Napoleon III period. H: 15,5cm, W: 23cm, D: 18cm

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19th Century African Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Bronze

Pill box enamel “pastoral”miniature on sterling silver gold plated Salimbeni
Pill box enamel “pastoral”miniature on sterling silver gold plated Salimbeni

Pill box enamel “pastoral”miniature on sterling silver gold plated Salimbeni

$1,948

Pill box enamel “pastoral”miniature on sterling silver gold plated Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular pill box with 2 slightly rounded sides, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with a miniature hand-painted by the painter Romano Buccioni depicting a “pastoral” scene ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855
19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855

$4,900

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful antique jewelry box set was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1855. The box was made by Peret, a Parisian goldsmith, cabinetmaker and leather maker. Peret received a first class medal at the Exposition Universelle in 1855 (see engraving on the front). The box has an engraved crest on top with initials and crown, and several dividers inside. The compartments are outfitted with silver accessories, which include one square cut-glass bottle, two round glass bottles with silver tops and one rectangular cut-glass bottle. Inside the first tray, you'll also find two round powder glass containers with silver top, a long glass brush holder (brush included), a smaller rectangular shaving brush glass holder (brush included), all of them with a silver lid ornamented and finely chiseled with scrolls, shells and foliage, and a rectangular glass soap container with silver top. The next tray underneath features all the necessary for manicure, pedicure, hair cutting...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box

Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box

$4,445

Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box

By Audige

Located in Vilnius, LT

Antique 19th century French Boulle/Napoleon III marquetry box. The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell and red silk textile inside. Including key. Signed: Aud...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period
Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period

Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period

$3,860

Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important box, Sèvres porcelain box, Napoleon III period. Sèvres porcelain box, jewelry box, decorated with gallant scenes, signed, gilded brass mount, very nice quality, 19th cen...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

$877

Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Fake book concealing a small liqueur cabinet from the early 20th century, Napoleon III style, comprising two liqueur decanters with four small crystal glasses, one decanter broken at...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880
Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

$9,124

Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

Located in Marseille, FR

Napoleon III music box with 8 bee melodies including 4 complications. Ability to play and replay loops melodies. Possibility to add to engage a resonator and or activate small bees t...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$3,860

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain box, Chateau des Tuilleries, gilt brass mounting. H: 12cm, W: 25cm, D: ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Bresse enamel box, Napoléon III
Bresse enamel box, Napoléon III

Bresse enamel box, Napoléon III

$7,451

Bresse enamel box, Napoléon III

Located in Paris, FR

Square box of Bresse-blue enamel with gilt bronze mounts. The five sides are composed of convex plates that are decorated with intricate golden arabesques and flower seeds. Enameled ...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

$3,041

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

Located in Paris, FR

Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a mirror and sewing utensils made of bone and brass, as...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlay

$850

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlay

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box made of rosewood veneer with fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay. The interior is lined in paper and the inside of the lid has a mir...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.
Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.

$2,573

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Small 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain box. A Napoleon III period small box, 19th century, in Sèvres blue porcelain, enamelled and gilded, with a gallant scene on t...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Bronze and Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Bronze and Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Bronze and Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

$3,275

Bronze and Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze and porcelain box, Napoleon III period, 19th century. A 19th century Napoleon III period gilt bronze and Sèvres porcelain box, decorated with garlands and flowers. H: 16cm, W...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Box of Sevres
Box of Sevres

Box of Sevres

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Box of Sevres

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

sevres box circa 1900 perfect state cobalt blue with gold hand painted origin france. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most important and w...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs
19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs

19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs

$650

19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1870, the antique brass coffer is mounted on a wooden frame, and stands on caster wheels. The slant top opens up with stopping chain revealing inside storage...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Napoleon III card holder
Napoleon III card holder

Napoleon III card holder

$1,040Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III card holder

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Napoleon III card holder (card fray) Gilt bronze and enamel Origin France Circa 1900 Gilt bronze and Cloissone enamel with hand-painted Sevres porcelain plate signed by E. Horche Per...

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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century
PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century

$1,403

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century in ebonised wood, tortoiseshell and gilded metal. Interior with three golden glass bottles. Defects of age Dim.: (box) 11 x 1...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Bohemian Cut Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Bohemian Cut Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Bohemian Cut Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$3,860

Bohemian Cut Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bohemian cut crystal box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Bohemian cut crystal box, brass mounting, late 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 15cm, W: 19cm, D: 11cm

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III
Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III

Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III

$6,000

Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III

Located in North Miami, FL

Antique French dore bronze 2nd Empire stamps box, Napoleon III Era, circa 1850s.

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Napoleon Iii decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Paul Sormani, and A. Aucoc. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $333 and tops out at $20,970 while the average work can sell for $1,726.

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