Napoleon III Furniture
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
French Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Club Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An inviting pair of French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs that embody leisure and luxury in one design. Currently upholstered in a dotted velvet of cream and teal, these c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Textile, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Faux Bamboo Gilt Wood Side Table, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period faux bamboo gilt wood side table features an octagonal white marble top. A bamboo lattice pattern details the apron. The four l...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Marble
French Inlay & Ebonized Etagere Circa 1900
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This extraordinary French etagere from the 19th century is marquetry art in furniture form. Each shelf is painstakingly inlaid with alternating patter...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century. The toolset consists of a stand, made of cast iron and brass, and two fire irons, made of wrought iron. It is ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Handpainted Pink Opaline Glass Vase with Daisies, 19th Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant 19th-century pink opaline glass vase, attributed to Baccarat, is a true example of refined craftsmanship. The vase features a charming handpainted floral design with whi...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Enamel
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur.
France, mid-19th century, an object of practical use as well as beauty, add a touch of sophisticated elegance and refinement to your next dinner party with this scarce antique cave à liqueur (petite liquour caddy), featuring an ebonized wooden box-form case inlaid with brass string banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then gently lifting the hinged top and front panel, revealing a richly figured mahogany fitted interior, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal decanters decorated in elegant flowing fiolate vine etchings with matching stoppers, accompanied by eight stemmed cordial drinking glasses with geometric etching patern; the folding panels can stay in the up/open position when in use or for display, or press the hinge mechanism to close the panels, then you can lock it and remove the key to secure the contents, the case is finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, all raised on short turned feet. circa 1860
Dimensions: (approx)
Closed: 10" High, 8.25" Wide, 7 7/8" Deep;
Open: 15.25" High, 8.25" Wide, 10" Deep;
5.5lbs Total
**Additional photos available upon request**
CONDITION REPORT:
Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time!
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Soest, NL
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Bamboo & Lacquered Wood Chinese Style Sellette Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
This side table or sellette was made in the late 19th century.
This chinese style sellette is typical of the Napoléon III périod. The entire frame is made of bamboo.
Each tray is la...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bamboo, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Soest, NL
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
Charles CHRISTOFLE Napoleon III Silverplate Bronze Centerpiece, 1856
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Napoleon III silverplate bronze centerpiece, 1856 by Charles CHRISTOFLE, France, 1856. Silverplate bronze and frosted crystal. Height: 7.7"(19.5cm), Width: 18.1"(46cm), Depth: 11"(28...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of French Porcelain and Bronze Candle Holders Napoleon III
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of candlesticks in French Sevres style porcelain and hand-painted bronze, made in the second part of the 19th century. Two little cracks are present, as shown in the pictures.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
4 Theodore Alexander Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Brown Leather Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 An Evening At Ease by Theodore Alexander. Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded brown leather upholstered sea...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood.
France, circa 1860.
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1860s Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period 'Fruit Bowl' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback witha decorative fruit bowl.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color with stove po...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Napoleon III Period 19th Century Méridienne.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period 19th century méridienne.
19th century Napoleon III period pedestal table.
H: 80cm, W: 220cm, D: 71cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Era French wall clock by Sarda Besancon. Features an oviform with serpentine ebonized wood and a glass face. The beautiful clock face is enameled porcel...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Hardwood
Paris porcelain reticulated fruit basket - gilt centerpiece, 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Paris porcelain reticulated centerpiece or fruits basket, mid 19th century production - Napoleon III period.
Our piece is a large, very decorative format with a bright gilt. I...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Porcelain
20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze Italian Writing Desk Napoleon III Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture inlaid and veneered in walnut, mahogany, maple and fruitwood enriched by fake inlay with hand-painted floral deco...
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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Vintage Velvet & Fringe Bergere Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage 20th century French fauteuil crapaud, early 1900s; these Napoleon III style chairs are affectionately named after their resemblance to a toad. This example has a low profil...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant French Iron Fire Screen, New, Handmade, 22" to 35" Wide, 22.4" Tall
Located in Soest, NL
Replica of an antique original. Produced exactly as it used to be made ??and they are thus difficult to distinguish from an old original.
Important advantage of this type of fire screen is that, while elegant, you don't really notice it, you just enjoy the fire. It is of a simple yet elegant simplicity. It is beautiful, rustic and classic. It quietly enhances the fireplace's charm. It is present without taking the attention away from the fire and the other fireplace accessories. The black color of this new handmade screen supports this effect.
The holes in the mesh are small enough to protect against the sparks, but large enough to limit the heat radiation of the fireplace as little as possible.
The fireplace screen fits in both a classic and a modern interior.
center panel: 50 cm (19.7") wide, Side panels: each 20 cm (7.9") wide.
The functional width is 6 cm (2.4") less for the firescreen to stand by itself, or a functional width of 57 cm (23") up to 89 cm (35"). At a width of 57 cm (23") the screen is 22 cm (8.7") deep and at 89 cm (35") wide it is 13 cm (5.1") deep.
Color: black (matt).
This fireplace screen is handmade and can therefore show imperfections (paint, finish, etc.) that do not occur in industrial production. We cannot provide any guarantees on these imperfections.
We can deliver this type of fireplace screen in different sizes. The number of panels can vary from 2 to 6. It is also available in several heights. It cannot be customized, but due to the possible variations it is suitable for most fireplaces. Contrary to popular belief, it is often not necessary for the fireplace screen to cover the entire height of the inside of the fireplace. A height of 50 cm (19.7") is usually sufficient for a fire screen if a quiet fire is lit with dry, suitable wood.
We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Bronze Bust - Jesus Christ with Thorn Crown - by Ruffony
By Ruffony
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze buste, depicting Jesus Christ with thorn crown.
The bronze has a beautiful patina, the statue is in good condition.
Made by Oscar Ruffony, a Swiss artist who mai...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large French Fireplace Screen, Handmade, New, 34" to 50" Wide, 30.3" Tall
Located in Soest, NL
Replica of an antique original. Produced exactly as it used to be made?? And they are thus difficult to distinguish from an old original.
With classical handles.
Important advantag...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a man and a woman.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
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Iron
Rare Monumental Pair 19th Century Napoleonic French Sevres Urns circa 1880
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of Sevres urns of monumental proportions and size. The urns features scenes of Napolean and his men in French scenery or perhaps some other country he con...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Porcelain
Antique Paris Porcelain Lantern Night Light, End 19th Century
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Old Paris porcelain lantern night-light, ca.1890. Paris porcelain lantern representing cupid with a garland of flowers. Measures: Height: 18"(46cm), diameter : 5.9"(15cm). Height of ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French sculpture features a young drummer, captured in a moment of intense focus and energy. Rendered in rich patinas of bronze, the figure is dressed in historical...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Fireplace Screen, Napoleon III Period
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireplace screen. Napoleon III Period. The fire screen is in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Blue & White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning of pair of blue and white bronze-mounted lamps, wired for US, circa 1880.
Total height with the shades / 22".
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Round Carved French Walnut Pedestal Tripod Dining Center Table 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good French country figured walnut round dining or center table, in the Napoleon III taste, circa 1850.
The table having a round top with a substantial turned baluster pedestal bas...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890.
Set of a clock and two pedestals.
Mercury pendulum
The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Marble, Brass
French Napoleon III Period Painted Decorative Panels with Bouquets, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Napoleon III period painted decorative panels with floral motifs from the mid-19th century, set inside giltwood frames. Each of this pair of decorative panels featur...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Aesthetic Movement Gold Giltwood Cane Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century giltwood chair with wonderful hand carved curved arms, turned spindle, finals, cane seat and new feather down seat cushion in ticking.
Also available C.O.M. (additional...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Cane, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Fireplace Screen
Located in Soest, NL
19th century fireplace screen. The firescreen is in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl
Second Empire French Napoleon III Silver Plate Ornate Dessert Forks, S/11
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eleven antique French dessert forks from the Napoleon III era, circa 1852-1870.
Ornate, delicate, and elegant – the tapered handles show a styling of scrolls, ribbing, and ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Silver Plate
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century wall clock, diamond in shape, with rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. mother of pearl astral and filigree designs is inlaid in differently stained ma...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Mother-of-Pearl
Large Antique 19th Century French Floral Church Wall Sconce in Brass for Candles
Located in COLMAR, FR
A very decorative, authentic French Napoleon III church wall sconce, also called harvest candelabra. This is an unusual, large wall sconce model ma...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Cabinet French Napoleon III black marble and inlays André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet French Napoleon III black marble and inlays André-Charles Boulle
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Napoleon III Painted Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of period Napoleon III side chairs with cane seats, hand turned, exquisitely carved fluting at front legs and beautiful hand painted detailing. New down feather dark moss green ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Cane, Wood
19th Century Lacquered Bamboo Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
19th Century Lacquered Bamboo Cabinet. Circa 1870. Inspired by traditional Japanese Art.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bamboo
Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This eleg...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Porcelain
19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful Napoleon III period "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with inlaid brass en fruitwood veneer. The cabinet contains four carafes and 12 glasses on a wooden stand with bronze ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Brass, Bronze
French Napoleon III Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands Or End Tables Circa 1910
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful pair of walnut nightstands having kingwood marquetry embellishments, hand painted drawer front details and Rosalia marble tops. Each nightstand has two drawers. One shall...
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Early 20th Century American Napoleon III Furniture
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Marble, Brass
French Napoleon III Brass Repousse Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
An elegant Napoleon III mirror made with central beveled glass and four rectangular glasses joined between them by decorative brass repousse floral foliage patterns, an elegant filig...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Style Wall Mirror In Burnished Brass "Repoussé" Workmanship
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Eleg...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Brass
Antique Trade Scale Brass and Painted Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail.
Brass and painted cast-iron
Patina and signs of use which make this antique o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Brass, Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table
Located in Nashville, TN
Good condition Ebonized Napoleon III Bedel & Cie Parisian made Boulle style centre table. One centre drawer, four cabriolet legs. The table is heavily decorated with bronze sabots, k...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Napoleon III Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace andirons made of wrought iron. The condition of the item is good and it is fit for use in the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Napoléon III Walnut Pedestal Table with Carved Feet from the 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III round walnut pedestal table with carved base from the mid 19th century. This French table was born in the 1850s, at a time when the first French president, known as Louis Napoléon Bonaparte was about to become Emperor Napoleon III. This table features a circular top sitting above an exquisitely carved base. The turned pedestal is raised on four feet made of a combination of various scrolls, outlined with delicate incisions. The ensemble rests on four casters. With its lovely patina and richly carved silhouette, this French Napoleon III walnut table...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Wood, Walnut
An Exquisite Pair of French 19th C. Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Centerpieces
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu and Champleve Enamel / Centerpieces Jardinieres, circa 1875
Rendered in the sophisticated style of the celebrated Ferdinand Barbedie...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Enamel, Ormolu
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche
France, circa 1870s
An exquisite Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche from France, circa the 1870s. This...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Ormolu
19th Century Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This magnificent 19th-century French garniture set epitomizes the opulence and craftsmanship of the Napoleon III era, crafted in the distinguished style of Sèvres porcelain. Comprising a central mantel clock and a pair of matching candelabras, this ensemble exudes timeless elegance and artistry.
The clock showcases a lavish gilt brass case adorned with hand-painted porcelain plaques in a striking celestial blue, reminiscent of the iconic Sèvres designs. These plaques feature romantic cherubic scenes, musical motifs, and floral garlands, masterfully executed with exceptional detail. The porcelain clock face, framed by ornate gilding, is delicately painted with floral garlands and Roman numerals, signed “Marseille,” attesting to its French origin and superior craftsmanship.
The accompanying candelabras mirror...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Brass
French Napoleon III Lacquered Tilt-Top Table Mother of Pearl Inlaid
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tilt-top table from the Napoleon III period.
The table is made of wood (a softwood type), with lacquer work, paintwork and inlays made of mother of pearl. The chas...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Softwood
Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful gilded bronze clock with lively decoration in the rococo style: flowers and foliage, putti
Clock which is composed to be seen from all sides; dial with numbers in porcelai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and striking antique French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) convertible rafraichissoir wine cooler drinks table by the ébéniste to the Emperor Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan (1813-1892)
Crafted by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the esteemed cabinetmaker to Napoléon III, this wine table is a remarkable example of 19th-century European artistry, ingenuity, and fine craftsmanship. Executed in timeless Louis XV style, ebonized fruitwood featuring sophisticated Boule style Queen marquetry with inlays of mother of pearl and brass, adorned with ornate patinated bronze mounts, having a pierced brass galleried top fitted with a cartouche shaped handled serving tray, lifting to reveal a spacious open well with removable ice bin metal liner. Over an elegant scalloped apron, rising on long shapely cabriole legs affixed with eye-screws to accommodate the serving tray converting it to a stretcher style lower shelf, terminating on casters. circa 1860
Signed, retaining the original metal label that reads "TAHAN FOURNISSEUR DE L’ EMPEREUR Paris" (Tahan Supplier of the Emperor) to the interior compartment.
Could also be used a bar cart, tea service table...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Metal, Brass, Bronze
French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs
Located in Miami, FL
King-size bed with an impressive Renaissance-style headboard and footboard, crafted from beautiful walnut wood. The bed has a fabulous large heavily carved cherub
This original Itali...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Walnut
French Napoleon III Bronze Hunter Camel and Dog circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French bronze hunter camel and dog statue.
Very nice treatment of the subject in a detailed and nervous classic style with a high quality of details.
V...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon Iii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Baccarat, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, and Ferdinand Barbedienne. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $2,500,000 while the average work can sell for $3,313.