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Napoleon III Cabinets

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
Returnable Items Only
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Commode style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period. Perfect condition, renovated according to the museum's procedures.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
A stunning French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, ormolu, marble and exotic wood cabinet. The cabinet is raised by elegant topie shaped feet with fine foliate ormolu bands. T...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Wood

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
French bronze-mounted Ebonized and Pietra Dura cabinet  Empire style ormolu and Pietra dura cabinet from 19th c. Napoleon III ormolu veneered e...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
French bronze-mounted Ebonized and Pietra Dura cabinet Empire style ormolu and Pietra dura cabinet from 19th c. Napoleon III ormolu veneered eb...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
A magnificent rectangular black 2-door cabinet in Napoleon III style. Large and small details are gilt, bringing antique and luxurious looks. Brass medallions are centrally mounted on each door and also adorn the upper facade of the cabinet. The inside of the cabinet is divided into three horizontal shelves. At the bottom of the cabinet, there is a figure of a woman's mask, decorated with floral motifs, notably acanthus leaves and it is completed on the side with a rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes caryatides. The borders running along the cabinet are all gilt and engraved with beautiful patterns. On the two cabinet doors, there are two big figures encased in an oval border, representing Apollo, the god of music, and Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Both are the son of Zeus, and they are also frequently present in mythological tales about the other. When Hermes was just a toddler, he once left his cradle to steal the cattle of his half-brother Apollo. Apollo soon discovered that his flock was missing and began to search the surrounding area. Of course, Apollo was the god of prophecy, so he soon found out about the thief and furiously went to Mount Cyllene to find Hermes in his cave. He grabbed the infant and took him to Mount Olympus, to be judged by their master Zeus, the king of the gods. In front of Zeus, Hermes initially denied everything, but in the end, he had to confess. Zeus found the story quite amusing, so he did not punish Hermes, but only required him to return the flock. Hermes regretted what he had done and offered Apollo his lyre as a gift. The lyre was a musical instrument that Hermes had created all by himself from the shell of a turtle. To repay Hermes for his kindness, Apollo returned the gesture by giving Hermes a golden staff...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
This cabinet is after very good quality renovation.
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
This cabinet is after very good quality renovation.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

19th Century French Louis XVI Napoleon III Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, rare and elegantly decorated Parisian Napoleon III period bedside cabinet with beautiful, original richly aged patina. Finely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the thi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Napoleon III Mahogany Cabinet
19th Century French Louis XVI Napoleon III Mahogany Cabinet

19th Century French Louis XVI Napoleon III Mahogany Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th Century Napoleon III Period ebony, brass and ormolu Cabinet à Hauteur d'Appui, attributed to Befort Jeune. The Boulle cabinet is ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, ormolu, brass, tortoiseshell, and blue stone two door cabinet. The cabinet is raised by striki...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Stone, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, exotic wood, ormolu, brass and white Carrara marble cabinet. The cabinet is raised by handsome bl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and very elegant French 19th Century Napoleon III period ebony cabinet with Sèvres porcelain plaques and ormolu mounts. The one door cabinet is raised by topie supports...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony Cabinet

Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period. Perfect condition, renovated according to the museum's procedures.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period cabinet. This cabinet is after very good quality renovation.
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
A magnificent rectangular black 2-door cabinet in Napoleon III style. Large and small details are gilt, bringing antique and luxurious looks. Brass medallions are centrally mounted on each door and also adorn the upper facade of the cabinet. The inside of the cabinet is divided into three horizontal shelves. At the bottom of the cabinet, there is a figure of a woman's mask, decorated with floral motifs, notably acanthus leaves and it is completed on the side with a rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes caryatides. The borders running along the cabinet are all gilt and engraved with beautiful patterns. On the two cabinet doors, there are two big figures encased in an oval border, representing Apollo, the god of music, and Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Both are the son of Zeus, and they are also frequently present in mythological tales about the other. When Hermes was just a toddler, he once left his cradle to steal the cattle of his half-brother Apollo. Apollo soon discovered that his flock was missing and began to search the surrounding area. Of course, Apollo was the god of prophecy, so he soon found out about the thief and furiously went to Mount Cyllene to find Hermes in his cave. He grabbed the infant and took him to Mount Olympus, to be judged by their master Zeus, the king of the gods. In front of Zeus, Hermes initially denied everything, but in the end, he had to confess. Zeus found the story quite amusing, so he did not punish Hermes, but only required him to return the flock. Hermes regretted what he had done and offered Apollo his lyre as a gift. The lyre was a musical instrument that Hermes had created all by himself from the shell of a turtle. To repay Hermes for his kindness, Apollo returned the gesture by giving Hermes a golden staff...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Commode French 19th century of Napoleon III period. Perfect condition, renovated according to the museum's procedures.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Stone, Bronze

Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period
Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period

Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Perfect condition, renovated according to the museum's procedures.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Commode style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period. Perfect condition, renovated according to the museum's procedures.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
French 19th century Napoleon III period cabinet. This cabinet is after very good quality renovation.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period ebony, brass and ormolu.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Napoleon III Style cabinet is made of black polished wood, mounted with gilt bronze, inlaid with brass and resting on top is a plate of Belgian black marble. The Napoleon III st...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle
Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Commode style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period. Perfect condition, renovated according to the museum's procedures.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Perfect condition, renovated according to the museum's procedures.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
French 19th century Napoleon III period cabinet. This cabinet is after very good quality renovation.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
This cabinet is after very good quality renovation.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle cabinet. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details outside. Inside the cabinet there are two shelves. Cabinet top is marble. This cabin...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Perfect condition, renovated according to the museum's procedures.
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Hardstone Inset Ebonised Pier Cabinet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Hardstone Inset Ebonised Pier cabinet. The bronze mounts stamped to the reverse 'PA'. This impressive side cabinet has fine gilt-bronze mounts set against an ebonised case, further enriched with hardstone panels...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Hardstone Inset Ebonised Pier Cabinet
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Hardstone Inset Ebonised Pier Cabinet

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Hardstone Inset Ebonised Pier Cabinet

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle.
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Napoleon III Style cabinet is made of black polished wood, mounted with gilt bronze, inlaid with brass and resting on top is a plate of Belgian black marble. The Napoleon III st...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle.
Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle.

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle.

19th Century Napoleon III Tambour Door Bookcase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tambour door bookcase, made of solid mahogany wood. It's made in France, at the the end of the Napoleon III period, 1860-1870. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Tambour Door Bookcase
19th Century Napoleon III Tambour Door Bookcase

19th Century Napoleon III Tambour Door Bookcase

Alexander Roux Serpentine Inlaid Side Cabinet’ Uses Mainly Light Wood Materials
Located in Warsaw, PL
Alexander Roux Serpentine Inlaid Side Cabinet’ uses mainly light wood materials such as kingwood or satinwood, and floral motifs to bring a feeling of c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Wood

Alexander Roux Serpentine Inlaid Side Cabinet’ Uses Mainly Light Wood Materials
Alexander Roux Serpentine Inlaid Side Cabinet’ Uses Mainly Light Wood Materials

Alexander Roux Serpentine Inlaid Side Cabinet’ Uses Mainly Light Wood Materials

Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
A sensational French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, brass, ormolu, semi precious stone and marble cabinet. The cabinet is raised by mottled topie shaped feet with a fine wra...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Stone, Bronze, Ormolu

Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period
Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period

Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
A stunning French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, ormolu, marble and exotic wood cabinet. The cabinet is raised by elegant topie shaped feet with fine foliate ormolu bands. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Wood

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood, Ormolu and Marble Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, ormolu, marble and exotic wood cabinet. The cabinet is raised by elegant topie shaped feet with fine foliate ormolu bands. T...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood, Ormolu and Marble Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood, Ormolu and Marble Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Exotic Wood, Ormolu and Marble Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet, Styl Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle two doors cabinet. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details outside. Inside the cabinet there are two shelves. Cabinet top is white mar...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bentwood

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet, Styl Boulle
French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet, Styl Boulle

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet, Styl Boulle

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Marble Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, brass, ormolu, semi precious stone and marble cabinet. The cabinet is raised by mottled topie shaped feet with a fine wra...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Marble Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Marble Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Marble Cabinet

French 19th Century Boulle/Napoleon III Two Door Cabinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
French antique Boulle two doors cabinet. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details outside. Inside the cabinet there are two shelves. Cabinet top is black mar...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze, Brass

French 19th Century Boulle/Napoleon III Two Door Cabinet
French 19th Century Boulle/Napoleon III Two Door Cabinet

French 19th Century Boulle/Napoleon III Two Door Cabinet

No Reserve
Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Large second Empire gilt bronze and marquetry display cabinet French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 271cm, width 235cm, depth 52cm This magnificent display cabinet exemplif...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Ormolu

Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet

Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet

Gorgeous Antique Ebonized and Ormolu Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
"This luxury cabinet is exquisitely crafted by artisans under Napoleon III in the famous Empire, Consulat style of the 1800s to 1815s. Empire style stands out for its symmetry of mot...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze

Gorgeous Antique Ebonized and Ormolu Cabinet
Gorgeous Antique Ebonized and Ormolu Cabinet

Gorgeous Antique Ebonized and Ormolu Cabinet

Delicate Porcelain Ormolu and Ebony Cabinet, Napoleon III
Located in Warsaw, PL
The cabinet is crafted in Napoleon III style, which is also known as Second empire style. The main material of the cabinet is ebony with dark varnish finish. The top of the cabinet iscovered with Carrara marble, which was a popular combination of that time period. The large frizes atop and the small friezes on the bottom are sculpted with beautiful and delicate pearl-shaped motifs. The pearl motif dominates in this antique French cabinet, as it features also in the framing edge of the front panels of the door. It seems like the pearl motifs become an endless source of inspiration in this French gorgeous cabinet. On either side of the front corner panels of the cabinet is an image of a man's head gilded with ormolu, built into the modillions, where flowers hang from them.The corners of a cabinet are ornated with square rosettes which are overhung by rococo curves and shells. The acanthus leaf pattern complements the decoration of the 4 front corners of the cabinet. In the central door panel there is a medallion with a painting of two women with a goat standing by a tree surrounded by forest. The porcelain picture depicts the poetic beauty of people and landscapes in the French countryside. The bright colors in the porcelain painting brings more life in to the dark stained cabinet...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble

Delicate Porcelain Ormolu and Ebony Cabinet, Napoleon III
Delicate Porcelain Ormolu and Ebony Cabinet, Napoleon III

Delicate Porcelain Ormolu and Ebony Cabinet, Napoleon III

Napoleon III Style Ebony Ormolu Cabinet.
Located in Warsaw, PL
"This ebony ormolu cabinet is crafted from Empire style ebony under Napoleon III. In the 19th century, the Empire style prevailed in the years 1800 to 1815. Symmetry of lines, balance and order are characteristic of Empire style. This style embodies the art of sophistication, seduction and at the same time imbued with the greatness of Napoleon III. Thus, luxury Napoleon III style cabinet has very rampant arrogance and pathos, drama and flair. The top of the French cabinet is luxurious and noble white marble. Below the marble is a two-wing cabinet made from jet black ebony with mysterious and classy colors. The borders are acanthus motifs in the colors of ancient Greece. Consecutive acanthus motifs surround the pentagonal cabinet. The upper two corners of the front face are carved with the bust of a beautiful and elegant woman. French aristocratic beauty in the 19th century. Engraved curves combined with classic acanthus and anthemia motifs bring indescribable beauty. Marquetry brings a glamorous and glossy look to the French ormolu cabinet...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Stone, Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Style Ebony Ormolu Cabinet.
Napoleon III Style Ebony Ormolu Cabinet.

Napoleon III Style Ebony Ormolu Cabinet.

Second Empire Period Gilt Bronze and Kingwood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Second Empire period gilt bronze and kingwood display cabinet French, c. 1860 Measures: Height 218cm, width 128cm, depth 42cm This fine displ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Ormolu, Bronze

Second Empire Period Gilt Bronze and Kingwood Display Cabinet
Second Empire Period Gilt Bronze and Kingwood Display Cabinet

Second Empire Period Gilt Bronze and Kingwood Display Cabinet

A Very Fine Antique Ebonized Wood & Ormolu Mounted Pietra Dura Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A VERY FINE ANTIQUE EBONIZED WOOD & ORMOLU MOUNTED PIETRA-DURA CABINET France, Late 19th Century Height: 53" (134.6 cm) Width: 42" (106.6 cm) Depth: 18" (45.7 cm)
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Stone

A Very Fine Antique Ebonized Wood & Ormolu Mounted Pietra Dura Cabinet
A Very Fine Antique Ebonized Wood & Ormolu Mounted Pietra Dura Cabinet

A Very Fine Antique Ebonized Wood & Ormolu Mounted Pietra Dura Cabinet

Extraordinary 19th Century Carved Cabinet by Maison Guéret of Paris
By Guéret Frères
Located in London, GB
An Important Napoleon III Exhibition-Quality Ormolu-Mounted Carved Cabinet By Maison Guéret of Paris A tour-de-force glazed boxwood cabinet celebrating the art of woodcarving, the monumental vitrine of slight breakfront proportions, with rounded corners, all surfaces carved with the most exquisite designs and refined detail with ormolu banding, the base of tripartite design, the central cupboard door with a carved roundel depicting a triumphant muse, flanked by two doors with carved musical trophies enclosing a single adjustable-shelved interior, the frieze incorporating a further three drawers with slides above; the superstructure with three glazed casements separated by carved and fluted pilasters with ionic capitals; enclosing a red velvet-lined and shelved interior; the tripartite pediment each with rounded cornices, the central tympanum carved with laurel leaves and instruments of the arts & wisdom topped with a carved finial and a draped lambrequin below, the flanking entablatures with cartouches depicting Bacchus and Ariadne below urn finials with carved Vitruvian scrolls and ribbon-tied cascading bunches of laurel leaves, the symbol of triumph. Signed on the cartouche "Guéret Frères...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Ormolu

Extraordinary 19th Century Carved Cabinet by Maison Guéret of Paris
Extraordinary 19th Century Carved Cabinet by Maison Guéret of Paris

Extraordinary 19th Century Carved Cabinet by Maison Guéret of Paris

French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour, Attributed to Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A French Ormolu Mounted mahogany Bonheur Du Jour, attributed to Henry Dasson, circa 1870. Very fine quality French ormolu mounts throughout, with marble top, two doors revealing t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour, Attributed to Henry Dasson
French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour, Attributed to Henry Dasson

French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour, Attributed to Henry Dasson

No Reserve
19th Century in the Style of the Louis XV Napoleon III Inlaid Cabinet
Located in Berlin, DE
Bois-Satiné-veneer, all-round covering mirror veneer and marquetry on solid conifers. With finely chiselled, highly decorative, perforated rocaille, fire-gilded bronze fittings. Two-...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century in the Style of the Louis XV Napoleon III Inlaid Cabinet
19th Century in the Style of the Louis XV Napoleon III Inlaid Cabinet

19th Century in the Style of the Louis XV Napoleon III Inlaid Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
French antique Napoleon III cabinet. Wood is black color polished surface, decorated with inlaid brass stripes, bronze details ourside and natural stone lazurite. Inside the cabine...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet

No Reserve
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Cabinet by Louis Grade
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III period gilt bronze and porcelain mounted cabinet by Louis Grade French, circa 1860 Measures: Height 160cm, width 82cm, depth 4...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Cabinet by Louis Grade
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Cabinet by Louis Grade

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Cabinet by Louis Grade

Guillaume Grohe antique Napoleon III Cabinet
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in Kastrup, DK
Napoleon III period cabinet stamped "GROHE". Napoleon III period cabinet in rosewood and mahogany. Inlaid with marquetry. Gold-plated bronze fittings. Late 19th century Signed by Guillaume Grohe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze

Guillaume Grohe antique Napoleon III Cabinet
Guillaume Grohe antique Napoleon III Cabinet

Guillaume Grohe antique Napoleon III Cabinet

French Stone Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive 19th century French Napoleon III stone overlay ormolu mounted ebonized cabinet with black marble top. The shaped black marble top is over a gilt bronze mounted frieze in an leaf-tip motif with an egg and dart border, above a large single door...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Stone, Marble, Bronze

French Stone Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cabinet, 19th Century
French Stone Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cabinet, 19th Century

French Stone Overlay Ormolu Mounted Cabinet, 19th Century

19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Louis XVI Floral and Musical Instruments Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire, also called "Bonheur du Jour" A 19th century bonheur du jour writing cabinet o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire
19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire

19th Century Louis XVI Floral Marquetry Writing Cabinet or Lady's Secrétaire

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
A remarkable pair of display cabinets By Henri Picard of Paris Constructed in mahogany, with extensive and superlative ormolu decoration. The cabinets of rectangular form, rising...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard

Napoleon III Chinoiserie Cabinet, France, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming Napoleon III cabinet, lacquered black with Chinoiserie decor, and a red marble top.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble

Napoleon III Chinoiserie Cabinet, France, circa 1880s
Napoleon III Chinoiserie Cabinet, France, circa 1880s

Napoleon III Chinoiserie Cabinet, France, circa 1880s

French 19th Century Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
French antique Napoleon III vitrine cabinet is after renovation. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and bronze details. Inside there are two glass shelves. Side parts are with perfe...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet

19th Century Napoleon III Vernis Martin, Kingwood and Mahogany Cabinet by Linke
By Maison Grimard
Located in London, GB
A fine cabinet of the Napoleon III period Retailed by Grimard of Paris Almost Certainly by François Linke   Constructed in Kingwood and mahogany, with extensive decoration of high qu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Vernis Martin, Kingwood and Mahogany Cabinet by Linke
19th Century Napoleon III Vernis Martin, Kingwood and Mahogany Cabinet by Linke

19th Century Napoleon III Vernis Martin, Kingwood and Mahogany Cabinet by Linke

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet French, c.1870 Height 165cm, width 174cm, depth 51cm This piece is a splendid, ebonised wood antique cabinet...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Ormolu, Brass

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

Pair 19th Century Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jours
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Napoleon III Pietra Dura bonheur du jours. With semi precious stone inlaid to the doors and ormolu mounts.
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Wood

Pair 19th Century Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jours
Pair 19th Century Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jours

Pair 19th Century Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jours

Napoleon III Painted Tôle Cabinet, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very unusual Napoleon III iron cabinet, painted with a wood trompe-l'oeil. Elegantly outlined in black tubular iron, lending definition to its elegant lines: the bombé bottom section...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Cabinets

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Tôle

Napoleon III Painted Tôle Cabinet, circa 1880s
Napoleon III Painted Tôle Cabinet, circa 1880s

Napoleon III Painted Tôle Cabinet, circa 1880s

Napoleon Iii cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, A. Bastet Lyon, André-Charles Boulle, and Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,024 and tops out at $293,051 while the average work can sell for $9,453.

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