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Napoleon III 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.)

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Style: Napoleon III
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.

$3,908

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. Dimensions : H: 15cm, W: 19cm, D: 11c...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry/ Table Box, France, Circa 1870s
Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry/ Table Box, France, Circa 1870s

Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry/ Table Box, France, Circa 1870s

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry/ Table Box, France, Circa 1870s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III Exotic Burlwood Jewelry/Table Box France, circa 1870s A stunning Napoleon III exotic burlwood jewelry/table box from France, circa 1870s. This exquisite 19th-century wo...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni
Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni

$6,560

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine fired enamelled miniature with hand-painted floral ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Boxes

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

$595

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box, hand-crafted of walnut and thuya burl wood veneers with ebonized trim. Fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay with center medallion on...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

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

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century

$1,515Sale 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 Contact us before ordering ...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Bronze

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case
19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case

$1,400

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful, antique jewelry box set was crafted in France, circa 1870. The box has a mother of pearl crest on the top and front, and reveals several dividers inside while the com...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Silver Plate

Jewelry Box in Marquetry of the 19th Century
Jewelry Box in Marquetry of the 19th Century

Jewelry Box in Marquetry of the 19th Century

$2,960

Jewelry Box in Marquetry of the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Jewelry box in Marquetry of the 19th century Jewelry box in wood Marquetry, Napoleon III period, 19th century Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Dimensions...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Wood

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

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box

$2,309Sale Price|25% Off

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 Boxes

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Brass

Jewelry box Napoleon III
Jewelry box Napoleon III

Jewelry box Napoleon III

$1,700

Jewelry box Napoleon III

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Jewelry box Napoleon III Materials gilt bronze and ceramics Origin France Circa 1880 No Restorations Excellent condition Materials gilt bronze and ceramics ALL CERAMIC PLATES ARE PER...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Bronze

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

$1,372Sale Price|30% Off

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. Th...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Leather, Shell, Wood

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.

$4,026

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. Dimensions : H: 15,5cm, W: 23cm, D: 18cm C...

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19th Century African Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Silver, Bronze

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

$2,723

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and supported on circular legs that presents a front opening with a key lock and a hinged ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Other

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

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

$2,220Sale Price|25% Off

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 Boxes

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Gold, Steel

Early 20th Century French Repoussé Brass Fireplace Wood Box on Casters
Early 20th Century French Repoussé Brass Fireplace Wood Box on Casters

Early 20th Century French Repoussé Brass Fireplace Wood Box on Casters

$695

Early 20th Century French Repoussé Brass Fireplace Wood Box on Casters

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring character and function to your hearth with this antique French firewood box crafted circa 1920. Built with a wooden carcass clad in richly patinated repoussé brass panels, the coffer is decorated on all sides with lively tavern scenes in the manner of David Teniers, depicting peasants gathered around tables in moments of music, drink, and conversation. The detailed relief work adds depth and narrative, making the piece as decorative as it is practical. The slanted hinged lid, fitted with an interior chain support, opens to reveal ample storage for kindling or firewood. Raised on discreet rolling casters, the box is easy to move and ideal for placement beside a fireplace, while also working beautifully as a small accent chest...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

Marquetry game box and chips, Napoleon III period, mid 19th century
Marquetry game box and chips, Napoleon III period, mid 19th century

Marquetry game box and chips, Napoleon III period, mid 19th century

$947

Marquetry game box and chips, Napoleon III period, mid 19th century

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine blackened wood game box, rosewood veneer inside, and its original colored bone gambling chips (4 different tinting colors). The lid is inlaid with a beautiful Boulle marquetry...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

Paul Sormani Marquetry Token Box, 19th Century.
Paul Sormani Marquetry Token Box, 19th Century.

Paul Sormani Marquetry Token Box, 19th Century.

$4,618

Paul Sormani Marquetry Token Box, 19th Century.

By Paul Sormani

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Paul Sormani marquetry token box, 19th century. Precious wood and bone marquetry token box, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 10cm, W: 36cm, D: 26cm Contact us be...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Bone, Wood

19th Century French Repousse Silver Plated on Copper Jewelry Box
19th Century French Repousse Silver Plated on Copper Jewelry Box

19th Century French Repousse Silver Plated on Copper Jewelry Box

$575

19th Century French Repousse Silver Plated on Copper Jewelry Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III copper box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1880, the ornate ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Silver Plate, Copper

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

Bresse enamel box, Napoléon III

$5,657Sale Price|25% Off

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 Boxes

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Enamel

French Jewelry Box with Sevres-Style Porcelain Mounts in a Walnut Case
French Jewelry Box with Sevres-Style Porcelain Mounts in a Walnut Case

French Jewelry Box with Sevres-Style Porcelain Mounts in a Walnut Case

$2,925Sale Price|35% Off

French Jewelry Box with Sevres-Style Porcelain Mounts in a Walnut Case

Located in Houston, TX

Walnut veneered case with ebonized trim and set with Sevres-style polychrome plaques decorated With children and trophies, set into brass bezels, the interior fitted as a jewelry box.

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Porcelain, Walnut

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.

$2,013

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. Di...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Boxes

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Porcelain

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

$435

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box, hand-crafted of walnut and burl veneers with ebonized trim. Fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay medallion on lid, perfect for monog...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

19th C. French Rosewood Vanity Case by Perret with Silver Fittings Dated 1855
19th C. French Rosewood Vanity Case by Perret with Silver Fittings Dated 1855

19th C. French Rosewood Vanity Case by Perret with Silver Fittings Dated 1855

$4,400

19th C. French Rosewood Vanity Case by Perret with Silver Fittings Dated 1855

Located in Dallas, TX

Travel in style with this exceptional French antique vanity case, crafted in Paris circa 1855 by the esteemed maker Perret, a renowned goldsmith, cabinetmaker, and leather specialist...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Silver

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 Boxes

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Kingwood Jewel Box with Sevres Porcelain Plaques.
Antique French Napoleon III Kingwood Jewel Box with Sevres Porcelain Plaques.

Antique French Napoleon III Kingwood Jewel Box with Sevres Porcelain Plaques.

$9,400

Antique French Napoleon III Kingwood Jewel Box with Sevres Porcelain Plaques.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Napoleon III finest quality kingwood jewel box with Sevres porcelain plaques, circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Porcelain, Kingwood

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 Boxes

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Brass

French Antique Napoleon III Style Glove Box or Jewelry Box Marquetry
French Antique Napoleon III Style Glove Box or Jewelry Box Marquetry

French Antique Napoleon III Style Glove Box or Jewelry Box Marquetry

$1,800

French Antique Napoleon III Style Glove Box or Jewelry Box Marquetry

By Del Vecchio Napoli 1

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 19th-century French antique Napoleon III style glove box or jewelry box, typically crafted from burl wood veneer and featuring intricate brass and mother-of...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Tea Caddy - France - Marquetry Inlay
19th Century Tea Caddy - France - Marquetry Inlay

19th Century Tea Caddy - France - Marquetry Inlay

$473

19th Century Tea Caddy - France - Marquetry Inlay

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A refined late 19th century French tea caddy, featuring elegant and finely executed marquetry inlay throughout. The lid is decorated with delicate ornamental motifs. The box opens t...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Wood

Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni
Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni

Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni

$7,929

Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine floral miniature fired enamelled by the painter Renato Dainelli, enamelled border with vertical stripes. Napoleon III French Empire...

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Boxes

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

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

$1,421

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 Boxes

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Wood

French Napoleon III Jewelry Box in Black Lacquer with Asian Decor, 19th Century
French Napoleon III Jewelry Box in Black Lacquer with Asian Decor, 19th Century

French Napoleon III Jewelry Box in Black Lacquer with Asian Decor, 19th Century

$817

French Napoleon III Jewelry Box in Black Lacquer with Asian Decor, 19th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

A striking example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, Napoleon III period jewelry box showcases the era’s fascination with Chinoiserie and refined decorative arts. France, Napoleo...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th C. French Repoussé Brass and Wood Slant Lid Box with Sailboat Scene
Early 20th C. French Repoussé Brass and Wood Slant Lid Box with Sailboat Scene

Early 20th C. French Repoussé Brass and Wood Slant Lid Box with Sailboat Scene

$560

Early 20th C. French Repoussé Brass and Wood Slant Lid Box with Sailboat Scene

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a desk, library table, or console with this charming antique French decorative box, crafted circa 1920. The rectangular coffer features a slant lid clad in repoussé brass, b...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

$5,773Sale Price|25% Off

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Paris, FR

Sizeable rectangular, wooden coffer with its key. The blackened wood is inlaid with mother-of-pearl and brass. The lid and the main face of the box are r...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

Antique round glass box with miniature painting, late 19th century
Antique round glass box with miniature painting, late 19th century

Antique round glass box with miniature painting, late 19th century

$532

Antique round glass box with miniature painting, late 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

An antique round glass box with in the lid a painted miniature from a noble lady Late 19th century The inside of the lid has a mirror The glass box have a frame from gilded brass Dia...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

Tahan Paris Collector's Box, precious woods and floral brass marquetry
Tahan Paris Collector's Box, precious woods and floral brass marquetry

Tahan Paris Collector's Box, precious woods and floral brass marquetry

$698

Tahan Paris Collector's Box, precious woods and floral brass marquetry

By Tahan Paris

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding and highly refined Tahan Paris collector's box, crafted from ebony and rosewood with floral brass marquetry. Originally a glove box, this collector's box can now serve an...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

A Large and Rare French Napoleon lll Tobacco / Cigar Humidor, 19th Century
A Large and Rare French Napoleon lll Tobacco / Cigar Humidor, 19th Century

A Large and Rare French Napoleon lll Tobacco / Cigar Humidor, 19th Century

$2,800

A Large and Rare French Napoleon lll Tobacco / Cigar Humidor, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Large and Rare French Napoleon lll Tobacco / Cigar Humidor, 19th Century Description: Fully hand carved with floral decorations and wood carvings with ebonized details and removab...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Wood

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 Boxes

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Brass

19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy
19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy

19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy

$11,500

19th Century French Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very fine. Early 19th century Napoleon tea caddy. Brass inlay. Crystal vessel (not original).

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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

$500

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box, hand-crafted of walnut and burl veneers and ebonized panels. Fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay decoration of birds, butterflies a...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box
Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box

Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box

$1,054

Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Eleg...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Walnut, Paper

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

$710

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful antique wooden game box from the French Napoleon III period. The wood is inlaid with a brass emblem and brass piping, this gold color contr...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay

$1,495

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method which became popular during Napoleon III's reign. The rose...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box
19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box

$1,650

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Napoleon III precious wood and marquetry Inlaid and ebonized box. Hinged box top features a central motif of fauna and flowers. Inner box is lined with blue satin padded...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Wood

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.

$3,315

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. Dimension...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Bronze

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 Boxes

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Brass

Table box oval 925 Silver Enamel handpainted miniature and paillons Salimbeni
Table box oval 925 Silver Enamel handpainted miniature and paillons Salimbeni

Table box oval 925 Silver Enamel handpainted miniature and paillons Salimbeni

$7,965

Table box oval 925 Silver Enamel handpainted miniature and paillons Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with pure gold “paillons” on the upper circle, fine fired enamel miniature with an image of a “landscape wi...

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Boxes

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Belgian Black Marble, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Boxes

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Brass

Antique Black Lacquer and Brass Trinket Decorative Box
Antique Black Lacquer and Brass Trinket Decorative Box

Antique Black Lacquer and Brass Trinket Decorative Box

$240Sale Price|51% Off

Antique Black Lacquer and Brass Trinket Decorative Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

19th Century Napoleon III period black lacquer jewelry or trinket box features an intricate lid. Intricately decorated lid highlights this beautiful trinket box, circa 1860's. The pe...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

$833Sale 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 Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Snuffbox two-tones enamel stripes Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Snuffbox two-tones enamel stripes Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Snuffbox two-tones enamel stripes Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$4,789

Snuffbox two-tones enamel stripes Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone translucent stripes fired enameled on guillochè and fine hand-engraved on all sides, French Empire Napoleon...

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1980s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Exceptional Bronze Mounted Burl Caddy
Exceptional Bronze Mounted Burl Caddy

Exceptional Bronze Mounted Burl Caddy

$3,900

Exceptional Bronze Mounted Burl Caddy

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Napolean III gilt bronze mounted burlwood caddy of exceptional quality, having inlaid top with engraved brass monogram and heavily molded body, the interior with gilt-bead trimmed ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900
French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900

French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900

$464Sale Price|20% Off

French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French pupil suitcase in pine. This kind of suit case was used by the boarding students to transport their school equipment. In the style of Napoleon III Shipping: L 39,5 P17 ...

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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Boxes

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Metal

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni
Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni

$6,560

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire enamels, with pure gold “paillons” on the upper circle, fine fire enamelled miniature hand painted by the painter Br...

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Jewelry Box Inlaid Brass Pearl Thuya
Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Jewelry Box Inlaid Brass Pearl Thuya

Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Jewelry Box Inlaid Brass Pearl Thuya

$1,415

Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Jewelry Box Inlaid Brass Pearl Thuya

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Marvelous & luxurious ! This most rare 19th century French antique Napoleon III jewelry box. Great large size jewelry box that can be used to store your jewelry in style! Very rar...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Boxes

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Wood

19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket
19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket

19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket

$675

19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique coal scuttle was created in France, circa 1870. Built of cast iron, and shaped as a shell with foliage repousse decor, the patinated bucket stands on escargot feet over ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Boxes

Materials

Iron

Table Cigarette Box hand painted in tempera on a vegetable ivory Salimbeni.
Table Cigarette Box hand painted in tempera on a vegetable ivory Salimbeni.

Table Cigarette Box hand painted in tempera on a vegetable ivory Salimbeni.

$13,709

Table Cigarette Box hand painted in tempera on a vegetable ivory Salimbeni.

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché also on the sides. In the center beautiful miniature hand painted i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Napoleon Iii boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III 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 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 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 boxes, popular names associated with this style include Franco Salimbeni, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Europa Antiques, and Paul Sormani. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $179 and tops out at $1,000,000 while the average work can sell for $1,726.

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