Napoleon III Seating
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
Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet.
Good general condition, including velvet and padding.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Velvet, Pearwood
Italian Comini & Modonutti Carved Knotted Rope Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Napoleon III style dining chairs. Featured in a solid wood with a light white washed wood finish. Each having frames carved to resemble rope, with knots on arms and above eac...
Category
20th Century Italian Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 3 Napoleon III Ebonized Side Chairs with Cane Seats and Gilt Chinoiseries
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of three side chairs was crafted in France during the Napoleon III period, circa 1870. The chairs feature an ebonized wood finish highlighted with intricate gilt an...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Napoleon III Style Toilet Chair, Chaise Percée or Commode, Throne
Located in Madrid, ES
A fun and decorative curiosity, this late 19th century French Napoleon III (nephew of Bonaparte I) or Second Empire style "throne" is a fine example of elegant furniture making meeting functional necessity. Known as a "Chaise...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,482 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique French Ladies Slipper Chair
Located in MC Leansville, NC
Graceful and refined, this Antique French Ladies Slipper Chair whispers of 19th-century elegance. With its delicately carved frame, gilded finish, and upholstered back medallion, it ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Abalone, Textile, Wood
Napoleanic French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Window Boudoir Bench Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous carved walnut window bench which could be considered Louis XV or Napoleonic in style. It is beautifully carved and the design is iconic. How often have you seen th...
Category
1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Walnut
'La Somme" Slipper Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Chair from BoBo Atelier.
Custom Wood Finishing and Upholstery Work included in the price of each chair.
Customer provides fabric (COM).
Category
2010s American Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Napoleon III Period Armchair, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period armchair, 19th century.
Napoleon III period armchair, 19th century, to reupholster, fabric stained, need to be reupholstered.
H: 80cm, L: 88cm, D: 70cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric
Napoleon III Slipper Chair Brique In Ton Sur Ton Jacquard Velvet. Sweden 1940s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful ( Scandinavian ) Napoleon lll chairs.
The chairs are both reupholstered with the brique ton sur ton jacquard velvet in the 1970s. Webbing and springs are all in good condit...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,766 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Napoleon III painted armchair, 19th c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armchair in black lacquered and painted wood with Japanese style decor, Napoleon III period. France, late 19th c.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Garden Folding Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Say it with style with this set of 4 antique French folding bistro style dining chairs. Leave them out or fold them up to save space. Great dinin...
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Iron
$4,800 / set
19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Off-White Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant late 19th-century French Napoleon III chaise lounge, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid wood, it features a refined square back and gracefully ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Walnut
Set of 4 of Turned & Carved Mahogany Burgundy Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Empire-style (2nd quarter 19th Century) mahogany side chairs with turned back rails, a central back burgundy leather upholstered panel and seat with decorative brass ...
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Napoleon III Ebonized Salon Side Chairs, France, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Napoleon III ebonized salon chairs with balloon-back, cabriole legs, upholstered back and seat. France, circa 1870. Beautifully restored frames with original ebonized woo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Napoleon III Walnut Piano Stool French, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Piano stool height-adjustable to be recovered.
Circa 1880, French, of the period Napoleon III
Good condition.
Shipping:
L35 P35 H49 7,2 kg.
Category
1880s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Forney, TX
A rare set of four period Napoleon III Second Empire dining chairs, hand-crafted of solid fruitwood in France in the third quarter of the 19th century.
Finished in luxurious Pari...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Napoleon III Electric Blue Silk Giltwood Bamboo Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III gilt wood side chair newly upholstered in an electric blue silk seat with orange silk trim welt and medallion.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Napoleon III Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair w/ Leopard Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Napoleon III Style Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair with Figural Chinoiserie and Leopard Print Fabric and Shapely Mahogany Legs. The fabric is believed to be Brunschwig & Fils. Ci...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Napoleon III Pair of Carved Sapele Wood Bedroom Chairs
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.
Particular pair of...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Sapele Wood
French 19th Century Pair of Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those wonderful large armchairs are richly carved and have been refinished. The fabric is cream velvet.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,840 / set
Garronne Chaise Lounge by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our classic Garonne chaise lounge has 5 Napoleon III style turned wooden legs.
From every angle, you see its distinctive elegant curved lines. This piece is
perfect for cuddling up...
Category
2010s American Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
French Napoleon III Round Scroll Back Small Scale Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite French Napoleon III round scroll back sofa, circa 1880s. Turned black legs with original castors. Recently upholstered in Manuel Canovas 'Marius' in Ciel (light blue and white...
Category
1880s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of Four Napoleon III Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Upholstery, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful set of four Napoleon III dining chairs in mahogany with upholstered back and seat, cabriole front legs, and a carved lily on the arched and pierced crest rail, and o...
Category
1880s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Ebonized Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Ebony Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat.
The sturdy wood frame, has the original ebony finish and has been reconstructed and reupholstered in Italian velvet by Pegg...
Category
19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Hardwood
$746 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 19th century French Napoleon III period leather reclining armchair or lounge chair. Features a mahogany frame covered with rich, d...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Metal
Armchairs, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century, Upholstered in Green and Gold.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchairs, bergères, Napoleon III period, 19th century, upholstered in green and gold.
Armchairs, upholstered in green and gold, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
H: 80cm, W: 68cm,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric
A French Belle Époque Curule Stool circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Belle Époque Curule Stool with armrests
Gilded wood richly carved with scrolls, shells and acanthus leaves
Red damask upholstery in perfect condition
Louis XV Style
Circ...
Category
1880s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
$1,995 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Two French Napoleon III Chairs Carved and Gilded Wood
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and one of a kind set of four Napoleon III chairs, made in France, circa 1880.
The pair of chairs are made of carved and gilded wood and feature a floral tuft on the back a...
Category
1880s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of French armchairs / fauteuils
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great pair of 19th century gilt and painted armchairs
Nice large proportions , need reupholstering but the frames are solid / firm
Height 39 inches or 99 cms
Width 27 inches or 69 cm...
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Paint
Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Painted Side Chairs in Cream Fabric - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful pair of Napoleon III-style accent side chairs sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly hand-carved with intricate faux rope details along the legs and seat frame,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair Of 19th Century French Mahogany Salon Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality And Extremely Attractive Pair Of late 19th Century French, Napoleon III Period, Mahogany And Brass Salon Type Side Chairs, Having Curved Top Rail Over Attracti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$4,736 Sale Price
30% Off
French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful antique French Napoleon III marquise chair
This extremely rare 19th century antique French Napoleon III marquise chair, also affectionately...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
A unique, historic living room set, Austria, first half of the 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique set of living room furniture from around 1850. Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated, polished to a high gloss. Seats and backrests upholstered with h...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
Suite of Three Large Louis XV Style Armchairs in Carved Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful suite of three large Louis XV style armchairs in carved walnut.
Dossier à la reine.
Very comfortable seats.
French work from the Napoleon III period around 1850.
...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Set of Four French Red Leather Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Introducing a set of four exquisite precious wood chairs, embodying the timeless elegance of Napoleon III era, circa 1880. Crafted from rich wood, these chairs boast a captivating me...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Napoleon III Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III stool, circa 1870-1889: ebonized frame newly covered in white linen.
Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
$3,400
small Napoleon III lounge circa 1930/1950 good condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small Napoleon III lounge circa 1930/1950
good condition
including 1 sofa and two armchairs
Here are the dimensions
dim sofa /
h :29.53"
hs : 14.96"
w : 46.46"
d : 25.60"
dim chairs...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Pair of Napoléon III 1850s Painted and Upholstered Armchairs with Carved Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Napoléon III period painted wood armchairs from the mid 19th century, with carved floral and foliage décor. Created in France at the beginning of Emperor Napoléon III's reign, each of this pair of fauteuils features a slightly slanted back, adorned with carved flowers and foliage on the crest. Two open arms with splaying extremities rest on a seat measuring 28" W x 21" D x 15" H. The seat, back and arms' upper section have been reupholstered with a neutral toned fabric complimenting the lines beautifully. Each fauteuil is raised on four cabriole legs decorated with flowers on the knees, and connected to one another through a curving apron, carved in the front. Painted in a soft color, this pair of Napoléon III French armchairs...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century George Jacob Continental Brass Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare pair of continental mahogany and brass inlay upholstered side chairs attributed to the famous French cabinet maker Georges Jacob. Very firm, reupholstered seats with springs. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six hand-carved faux rope Spanish dining chairs made in the Napoleon III taste. The set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 23.5 inches wide ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Rare 19th Century Folding Chair in Gilt Wood, Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite and original 19th century folding chair, crafted from carved and gilded wood as if to imitate a bamboo f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Napoleon III Armchair, France Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A Napoleon III armchair on s-shaped legs with a curved frame. The high, rounded backrest as well as the seat and armrests are upholstered. The golden patinated frame is decorated wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$1,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Suite Of 20 + 2 Gilded Wood Chairs, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rare set of 20 gilded wooden and wood chairs, frame models (seats and backs), with lion paw-shaped front feet.
Seats and backs are covered with red fabric.
20 chairs as is, most of...
Category
19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Napoleon III Style Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Gray Paisley Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 21st century Napoleon III style armchairs in the style of Madeleine Castaing. This pair of comfortable and very stylish chairs ar...
Category
2010s Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Antique French 19th C Napoleon III Style Stool or Foot Bench
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Refined 19th Century Napoleon III Style Stool or Foot Bench with a distinctive blue linen upholstery, ca. 1880.
This exquisite stool serves as a comfortable complement to any sofa, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Reupholstered Napoleon III Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This bergere chair is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. It has undergone a comprehensive restoration in terms of its seating and padding to enhance its comfort and functionality. The addi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
$2,335 Sale Price
20% Off
Napoleon III Giltwood Rope Tabouret
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with new muslin upholstery, conforming carved rope legs and stretchers ending on tassel feet, casters. Completely regilded with 23-karat gold leaf.
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Empire Style Black Lacquer and Blue Silk Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 Contemporary Empire-style black lacquer dining chairs with a sleigh design open back with a cream & blue shot raw silk upholstered seats.
Category
20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Napoleon III High Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
High, curled back French Napoleon III chairs newly upholstered Cowtan and Tout cotton stripe.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,700 / set
19th Century French Oak Turned Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak stool from France. The seat has a wide molded edge, surrounding a banded seat with a handle I the center for easy portability. The seat measures 12.88 inches x 12....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Faux Rosewood Voltaire Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century French Voltaire Armchair with a faux rosewood painted finish. This imposing lounge chair has a wide well-sprung seat pad sitting on pl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Napoleon III Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Napoleon III armchair.
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Seating
French Napoleon III Style Gilt Wood Knot Base Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fantastic and very decorative French Pouf Ottoman with an intricate Gilt Wood Knotted Rope base. With good size and a high Cushion custom upholstered in a William Morris type Leaf ...
Category
20th Century Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare 9 Piece Rattan Living Room Set, Mid 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful rattan living room model, including 9 pieces: 4 armchairs, 1 table, 2 occasional tables and 2 small square tables / side tables
Mid-20th century living room with beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Rattan
Napoleon III chest bench in walnut, France, circa 1860
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Walnut chest bench, Napoleon III circa 1860.
Good condition.
Dimensions:
height 102 cm
width 135 cm
depth 45 cm
Seat dimensions: height 41 cm, width 111 cm, depth 35 cm
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$1,702 Sale Price
20% Off
French Napoleon !!! Upholstered Ottoman on Caster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this charming French Napoleon !!! Upholstered Ottoman on Caster.
The casters a fully functional, the fabric is Silk and in wonderful to excellent condition.
This settee is t...
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1880s Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Set of Eight Italian Giltwood Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of eight Italian dining chairs featuring hand-carved faux bois gilt wood frames. Crafted in the old world style from beech frames covered in layers of gesso (plaster), ro...
Category
20th Century Italian Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Gesso, Fabric, Giltwood
$19,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Napoleon III Carved and Paint Decorated Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In cream paint with a shaped crest rail with leafy finials, reeded arms with acanthus leaves and raised on tapering cylindrical reeded legs with floral tops. In a striped pink floral...
Category
19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
19th century French Napoleon III Bamboo Style Chair, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful caned chair from the Napoleon III period in very good condition.
Beech structure imitating bamboo. Caned seat without damage.
Very elegant and light chair.
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Piano Swivel Chair Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
Very delicate and rare hand carved wooden piano swivel chair made in mid 19th century during Napoleon III period. Having no restoration so far the chair i...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,630 Sale Price
24% Off
Napoleon Iii seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, J.&J. Khon, Aubusson Manufacture, and Baker Furniture Company. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $373 and tops out at $41,810 while the average work can sell for $3,247.
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