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.)
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Style: Napoleon III
Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Pair of French Napoleon III chairs with original upholstery.
Good strong, sturdy condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric
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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Napoleon Style Slipper Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Louis style, Napoleonic slipper chairs newly upholstered midnight blue linen with coordinated bullion fringe.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of Walnut French Napoleon III Style Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of walnut French Napoleon III style stools /ottomans. Upholstered in a linen-blend.
Category
1950s Vintage Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
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...
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1850s Austrian Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
2 Napoleon III Chairs, France, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Napoleon III armchairs, France, circa 1930.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
C19th Napoleon III Ebonised Cane Seat Armchairs (Sold Separately, Four Available
Located in London, GB
C19th Napoleon III ebonised cane seat armchairs (sold separately, four available).
Striking French Gothic Revival chairs with turned legs, stretchers, armrests and carved back. In v...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
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...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Walnut
Napoleon 3 Style "Crapaud" Armchair, Covered with Satin, circa 1950, Baroque
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon 3 style "crapaud" armchair, covered with satin, circa 1950, baroque
and its footrest, all covered with yellow satin, slightly discolored satin, and small spots.
Category
1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Satin, Wood
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Armchairs Newly Upholstered In Leather - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Deep-Red Distressed Italian Leather - Pair
Unique antique pair of Napoleon III period armchairs with curly frame a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
2 Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
Jacob & Josef Khon, 2 Canapés 101 / C, circa 1902, Napoleon III Style Original
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacob & Josef Khon, 2 Canapés 101 / C, circa 1902, Napoleon III style
Original fabric.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Theodore Alexander Bar Stools Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Brown Leather
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Theodore Alexander bar stools Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded brown/co...
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20th Century Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Napoleon III Painted Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III painted chair, France, 1850s.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
gently curved backs with diamond tufting.
These lovely small scale French Napoleon III armchairs feature lovely turned legs, and gracefully curved arms. The classic “chapeau de gend...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Small Bench Napoleon III Period, Being Restored
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small bench Napoleon III period, being restored, upholstery and under fabric (a little dirty) changed.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
French Decorative Napoleon III Style Giltwood Rope Stool with Animal Fabric
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French decorative Napoleon III style giltwood rope stool in the manner of A.M.E Fournier, with a circular seat upholstered in a modern jaguar vel...
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Jacob Et Josef Khon, 4 Fauteuils 101/f, circa 1902, Set of Four Napoleon III
By J.&J. Khon 1, Thonet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jacob Et Josef Khon, 4 Fauteuils 101/f, circa 1902,Set of four Napoleon III curved and blackened wood armchairs,
Original fabric.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Bentwood
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
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric
LOVELY ANTIQUE NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1890 BERGERE WiNDOW SEAT BENCH SETTEE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1890 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs...
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1890s European Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of 19th C French Small Scale Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant pair of French 19th century small scale Napoleon III style armchairs with gracefully flared arms, classically rounded backs with diamond tufting and delicately turned legs.
These French Napoleon III small scale armchairs...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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
Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant pair of small French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs with gracious rounded backs and gently flared arms.
These small scale French Napoleon III armchairs feature...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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...
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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
Slipper Side Bedroom Chairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
French pair of Napoleon III slipper chairs
A pair of low back upholstered side chairs, nicely wide seated design with beautifully polished ebonized legs.
Fully reupholstered in this ...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Birch
Two Napoleon III Caned Beech Chairs, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two french chairs Napoleon III, made circa 1880.
Beech and cane in faux-bambou style.
Antique, late 19th century.
Sound and solid.
Shipping:
L42 / H 89 / P 55 cm 13 kg.
Category
1880s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
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...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Metal
1950-1970 Pair of Stools Gilded Brass Style Rope in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of stools in brass tray iron, amounts in the shape of rope with spacer and node, circa 1950-1970, Good condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Black 19th Century Side Chairs, Original Upholstery - FR ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding pair of black late 19th century French Napoleon III side chairs with original upholstery in incredible condition. Artfully handcrafted in the period around 1870 in France...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
'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
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
Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Painted Armchairs in Cream Fabric - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A stunning pair of Napoleon III-style armchairs sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly hand-carved with intricate faux rope details along the arms and lower legs, these cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Paint
19th Century Exclusive Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Exclusive French Napoleon III living room set from the late 1800s, the set is composed of seven pieces, a cm sofa: (L185 x D74 x H95 x S45), two cm armchairs: (L67 x D73 x99 x S42), ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Satin, Silk, Beech
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
Napoleon III Style Wingback Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
Pair of Clarence Chairs by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Clarence Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier is a timeless piece inspired by the classic Napoleon III design. These side chairs are made to order, allowing customers to provide the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Linen
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
Pair of French Small Scale Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Located in Buchanan, NY
A magnificent pair of small scale French 19th century Napoleon III style A classic pair of small scale French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs with elegantly scrolled arms, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Rattan
19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Canape ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Canape ~ Sofa is a superlative example of the revival of timeless French style and flair that occurred during the reign of France's l...
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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.
...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Walnut
Bench, Black Wood, Napoleon III Period-2nd Half of the Nineteenth
Located in LES LILAS, FR
Pretty Napoleon III period bench with a seat in excellent condition and very comfortable.
This piece of furniture is sold as it is. It could be reupholstered.
There is a minor st...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Bentwood
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. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Napolean III Side Chair, Burgungy Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Napolean III Side Chair, Burgungy Red Velvet Upholstery with contrasting ebonised wood, Marlborough legs to the front, floral design pattern seat. Robust and sturdy this anci...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Chaise Lounge W/ Dark Blue Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A fully restored mid-19th-century Napoleon III chaise lounge, sourced from Paris, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid walnut, it features a refined square back and gracefully han...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair French Side Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Wonderful pair of French Napoleon 111 side chairs, with turned ebony legs, newly upholstered in linen fabric, upholstered in the traditional methods, with deep bullion fringing, supe...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Ebony
19th Century Oak Stool, Leather Upholstery, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century oak stool, leather upholstery, Napoleon III period.
19th century oak stool, leather upholstery, Napoleon III period.
H: 38cm, W: 73cm, D: 43cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Important French Consulat Mahogany and Bronze Mounted Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Consulat / Empire Mahogany and Bronze Mounted Armchair having a splayed leg design ending with claw feet and upholstered in brown leather
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20th Century French Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Gesso, Fabric, Giltwood
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...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Officer's Armchair, Maison Pardon Paris, 19ème
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare officer's armchair signed by Maison Pardon in Paris, France 1820-1830. This armchair, originally used by Napoleon Bonaparte's officers, is made of riveted and welded metal. It h...
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1820s French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
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,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Seating
Materials
Fabric
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.