Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage 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.)
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Style: Napoleon III
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ormolu, Bronze
$17,145 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, stained Pine, brass, ormolu and Tortoiseshell étagère bookcase. The bookcase is raised by a straight base with a beautif...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass, Ormolu
Napoleon III Caribbean Mahogany Curio Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Napoleon III Caribbean mahogany, brass-mounted and gilt curio cabinet, circa 1840.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Rare Large Sideboard in Blackened Pear with Inlaid Brass Decorations, Napoleon 3
Located in Mouscron, WHT
rare large sideboard in blackened pear with inlaid brass decorations, Napoleon III period
top quality.
small flaws, but overall in good condition.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Napoleon III Period, Wardrobe/Armoire with One Door, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb Napoleon III wardrobe, 19th century opening with a door decorated with painted floral bouquets and mother-of-pearl. Interior composed of 3 shelves.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant commode is a fine example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, executed in the style of André-Charles Boulle, the renowned 17th-century cabinetmaker. The commode featur...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III French Secretary Chest of Drawers Mahogany Rosewood Inlaid
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th century Napoleon III French secretary (secretaire) chest of drawers in fine mahogany rosewood Inlaid marquetry. It has a grey marble top complete with its original in gilt bronz...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
$3,968 Sale Price
49% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Ladies Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
shaded precious wood, veneered. Extremely fine, floral, bronze fittings. On slanting, curved legs, on all sides with perforated corner fittings. On the other hand, a fully curved, si...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Royal French Chest of Drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French chest of drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris.
Tulip veneer with cube marquetry and gilded bronze fittings in the form of ribbons, roc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III Period Desk Rich Register of Gilded Bronze
Located in Marseille, FR
Napoleon III period desk with rich gilded bronze registers. Leather upper decorated with roulette. The leather will have to be cleaned and revived but the whole is in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
XIXth Century ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour cabinet.The top has ornate brass mounts, flanked by brass gilded cariatides. Below this the two do...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique French Napoleon III Curly Walnut Vassallier Buffet c. Mid 1800s
Located in Westfield, MA
This mid-19th century French Napoleon III vassalier buffet, crafted from striking curly walnut, exemplifies the sophisticated design and meticulous craftsmanship of the period. The t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Table Desk and Jardiniere, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Extraordinary antique Napoleon III ormolu mounted table desk and jardiniere. This amazing piece can be used as a desk with its handsome leather top, or, removing the top, as a jardin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III Gold Bronze & Inlaid Wood Display Cabinet Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Kingwood Display Cabinet with Gold Bronze Mounts, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Louis XV Style Support Cabinet Domed Marquetry, Martin Varnish and Gilt Bronze
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb support or sideboard in marquetry decorated with chiseled gilded bronzes in Louis XV style. The door is painted with a gallant scene in Vernis Martin. This piece of furniture ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tulipwood and Ormolu Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and extremely high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period Kingwood, Tulipwood, and ormolu cabinet vitrine. The two door, one drawer vitrine is raised by elegant...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ormolu
Pair of Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Period Giltwood Étagères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and unique pair of Italian 19th century Napoleon III period giltwood étagères with their original mirror plates. Each display shelves o...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ebony Cabinet Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III period, ebony, bone, giltwood, ormolu and glass cabinet vitrines. Each striking vitrine is raised by charming bun feet. Leading up each side are striking square and circular columns with ormolu foliate plinths and capitals, fine inlaid bone fillets and beautiful giltwood flutes. The door retains its original glass pane and is framed within a lovely beaded ormolu band. The ebony frame has fine inlaid bone fillets and intricately carved giltwood rosettes, which is repeated at each side of the cabinet. Inside are three upholstered shelves...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ormolu
Napoleon III Kingwood Freestanding Open Bookcase
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III kingwood freestanding open bookcase, of oval form with four angled, fluted pilasters, the top and three shelves covered with tooled green leather, applied with moulded...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Kingwood
19th Century, Marquetry & Gilt Bronze Vitrine Louis XV Style
Located in Beaune, FR
Wonderful marquetry and gilt bronze vitrine style Louis XV - Napoleon III. There are two doors with shelves inside. Fish-shaped bronzes.
French wo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Napoleon Iii case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III case pieces and storage 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Paul Sormani, Coduri of Lyon, France, and Henri Picard. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $293,051 while the average work can sell for $7,672.
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