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Napoleon III Furniture

NAPOLEON III STYLE

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
French Art Nouveau Stained-Glass Lantern, 1890-1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Nouveau stained-glass lantern, France, 1890-1900. Stained-glass and iron. Full height: 35.5"(90cm), overall sides 14.5"(37cm). Traces of age - 2 cracks on a small red glas...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Oak Side Table with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak side table from France. The top is made from Carrara marble and it sits upon a hand turned oak base. The base has a central hand turned pedestal, supported on a ri...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

19th c. Funky French Tufted Arm Chair
Located in Clermont, FL
Antique rolled arm tufted arm chair in contemporary funky fabric. 35”h x 36” w x 23” h Seat Height: 16”h
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Polyester

Antique Pair of French Opaline Baccarat Enamelled Glass Vases, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
A set of matching best-quality overlay opaline glass vases by Baccarat two-tone opaline glass, milky white inner layer and blue overlay Blue opaline colour with hand-painted gilde...
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

EXCEPTIONAL FINE FRENCH SÈRVERS ANTIQUE PORCELAIN ORMOLU VASE, 19th CENTURY
Located in Rostock, MV
An impressive 19th century French 'Sevres' ormolu mounted painted porcelain vase. light-blue baluster form with centered with hand painted scene depicting woman, a young man and 2 a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This eleg...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique French Napoleon III Style Red Tole Footed Cachepot Planter Lion Handles
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique French Napoleon III style red and gold tole cachepot or planter. Signed "Made in France" on reverse. This fine jardiniere has hand painted Neoclassical landscape sce...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Tôle

Félix Cana (1845-1895) «First Tenderness» Bronze bust, dated 1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Félix Cana (1845-1895) «First Tenderness» Bronze bust Bronze bust with bronze patina depicting a girl with dove wings, symbol of love and peace. Titled in hollow on the bronze ribb...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Japanese Living Room Set, In The Taste Of Viardot, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Japanese-style living room set  composed of a sofa and 2 armchairs entirely carved with Asian symbols: fans, armrests with dragon heads, feet in the shape of animal paws, flowers and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Ensemble de couteaux Napoleon III, argent et ébène
Located in LIVAROT-PAYS-D’AUGE, FR
Ensemble unique de 48 couteaux et couverts de service en ébène et argent massif, datant de l’époque Napoleon III Ce coffret se compose de 24 grands couteaux, 24 petits couteaux, une...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver

19th Century French Long Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak long window seat from France. The seat is made from a single board. The apron is also hand carved in a nulling pattern and the bench is supported on hand turned legs...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

Antique Piano Chair, 1880
Located in Schwerin, MV
Antique piano stool from Germany or France, around 1880. The piano stool has a frame made of 3 slanted, turned legs which support the plate with the spi...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

19th C. Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare mid 19th Century Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Wood Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk. Amazing brass inlays fron top to bottom. measures 33.5"in width, 21" in depth and s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

CARRIER-BELLEUSE and CHOISY LE ROI Manufacture, "Sauve qui peut" Vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Glazed red and white faience. Another example, presented at the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, in 1898, and numbered 4060, was shown with three other vases: Hercules ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Napoleon III Style Black and Silver Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Excellent mirror from France in the Napoleon III style with a black and silver leaf frame. There is also an inner frame of gold leaf beading. Hand-carved into the silver frame is a l...
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1910s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

19th C. French Gilt and Porcelain Inkwell - Estate of Barbara J. Walters
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, an ormolu, gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain encrier or inkwell in pot form. It is decorated with flowering vines, the gilt bronze top with wells for writing im...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Opaline Enamelled Glass Perfume Bottle, Flacon, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique Opaline Perfume Bottle, Flacon with Stopper Blue opaline glass with colourful enamel decoration and gilding highlights France, 19th century, Napoleon III period
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

E Picault, Victoria, Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Victoria: bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a victorious warrior, on a red marble base This bronze is entitled "Victoria" and is signed by the artist Emile Picault Emile Pica...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Théodore DECK, Éléonore ESCALLIER, Ornamental Dish With Titmices
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This ornamental dish with a decoration inspired by Far Eastern arts is the fruit of the collaboration between the ceramist Théodore Deck and the painter Éléonore Escallier in the sec...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair Napoleon III Painted Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of period Napoleon III side chairs with cane seats, hand turned, exquisitely carved fluting at front legs and beautiful hand painted detailing.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Salins-lès-Bains French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French art majolica ceramic asparagus set by Salins-lès-Bains, France, Late 19th C. Set composed of a platter and 10 plates . Measurements : Platter - Width : 32cm - 12.6 inches, Dep...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Aesthetic Movement Gold Giltwood Cane Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century giltwood chair with wonderful hand carved curved arms, turned spindle, finals, cane seat and new feather down seat cushion in ticking. Also available C.O.M. (additional...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Cane, Wood, Giltwood

Napoleon III Burl Wood Cabinet C. 1860-1880 With Painted Porcelain Plaques
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible antique French Demi Lune Display Cabinet with handsome banded Burl Wood, gilt bronze mounts and lovely painted porcelain accents...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and striking antique French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) convertible rafraichissoir wine cooler drinks table by the ébéniste to the Emperor Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan (1813-1892) Crafted by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the esteemed cabinetmaker to Napoléon III, this wine table is a remarkable example of 19th-century European artistry, ingenuity, and fine craftsmanship. Executed in timeless Louis XV style, ebonized fruitwood featuring sophisticated Boule style Queen marquetry with inlays of mother of pearl and brass, adorned with ornate patinated bronze mounts, having a pierced brass galleried top fitted with a cartouche shaped handled serving tray, lifting to reveal a spacious open well with removable ice bin metal liner. Over an elegant scalloped apron, rising on long shapely cabriole legs affixed with eye-screws to accommodate the serving tray converting it to a stretcher style lower shelf, terminating on casters. circa 1860 Signed, retaining the original metal label that reads "TAHAN FOURNISSEUR DE L’ EMPEREUR Paris" (Tahan Supplier of the Emperor) to the interior compartment. Could also be used a bar cart, tea service table...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Old Paris Porcelain Lantern Night Light, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Old Paris porcelain lantern night-light, ca.1890. Paris porcelain lantern representing cupid with a garland of flowers. Measures: Height: 18"(46cm), diameter : 5.9"(15cm). Height of ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Jerome Massier, Majolica Aperitive or Dessert Set, Vallauris, End 19th C.
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Napoleon III majolica slip aperitive or dessert set by Jerome MASSIER, Vallauris, France, end of 19th century. 6 (2x3) plates : anemone, pansy and daisy - Diameter : 7.5"(19cm...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Earthenware

Ebony Framed Armchair, France, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
High back Napoleon armchair with original ebony finish over solid maple frame with handsome ball joints. New custom upholstery in thick Schumacher cotton velvet, olive in color, tri...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet, Maple

Venetian Moor With Shell, Carved Wood, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Venetian Moorish servant carved and painted wood: the character stands, on a hexagonal base painted faux-marble He is dressed in very colorful clothing, and wears a shell on his head...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Malmaison Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Graceful set of four hardwood dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Malmaison dining chairs (model #BA3743) feature a sinuou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Hardwood

19th Century French Napoleon III "Entre Deux" Cabinet
Located in San Antonio, TX
Presenting a stunning 19th Century French Napoleon III "Entre Deux" Cabinet, a remarkable example of the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the Napoleon III era. This exqui...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Pocket Photos holder Enamel hand carved Napoleon III Style Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Pocket photos holder in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels on guillochè, with hand-engraved edges. Empire style Napoleon III. Octagonal hing...
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1980s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French bamboo & rattan doll's bedroom, playhouse, France, ca.1900. Bamboo, rattan, wicker & fabric. The set consists of a bed, a table, an armchair and a chaise longue. It is in very...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

French Alabaster Monkey Sculpture, End 19th C
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French marble sculpture, France, end 19th C. Monkey smoking a pipe. Marble and glass. Glass eyes. Measures: height : 9.8"(25cm), width : 6.7"(17cm), depth : 4.4"(11.2cm). Some slight...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Alabaster

Pj Mêne, Rabbit Hunting, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
The rabbit hunt or group of dogs in the burrow is a bronze sculpture with a brown patina by PJ Mêne Prolific artist, Pierre Jules Mêne 1810-1879, distinguished himself as one of the...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period French Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Grand mirror, French, from the Napoleon III period. The frame, of hand carved wood, features a rich decor of Acanthus leaves delicately hand carved. The 24 carat gold leafing covers ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Napolean III Ebonised Reclining Armchair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Napolean III Ebonised Armchair, C1870 upholstered in buttoned red/gold silk, stylised shaped for on horn castors 28"w x 45"d x 34"h
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silk, Upholstery, Ebony

Theodore Alexander Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Green Leather Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
An Evening At Ease by Theodore Alexander. Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded green leather upholstered seat, with s...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Monumental French Dor'e Napoleon III Malachite & Bronze Satyr Head Candelabra 4'
Located in Dayton, OH
A magnificent French Napoleon III style 24 gold-plated (dor'e) vase and candelabra with saytrée heads and floral themes by Eric Stepniewski. The exquisite malachite base contrasting ...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze

Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror , France Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror. Giltwood frame featuring fine carved details and rounded top corners.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

4 Theodore Alexander Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Brown Leather Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 An Evening At Ease by Theodore Alexander. Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded brown leather upholstered sea...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Group of hunting dogs in front of a terrier: bronze sculpture with brown patina signed Arson Alphonse Alexandre Arson (1822-1895) is a French animal sculptor, with birds as his favo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

2 Napoleon III Style Tiger Gold Marble & Gilt Bronze Pedestals Sculpture Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
A large pair of Classical Column Napoleon III style Pedestals. Made from Tiger Gold Marble and Gilt Bronze. Features a shaped top with acanthus scrolled capital over a fluted center ...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III Style 'The Hunter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a hunter. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ext...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

3 Theodore Alexander Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Red Leather Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 An Evening At Ease by Theodore Alexander. Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded red leather upholstered seat,...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Napoleon III 'Dogs' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th - 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III fireback with two dogs. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireb...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Imperial Eagle Brass Badge Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century beautiful imperial eagle badge from Napoleon III period. Crowned eagle with spread wings, standing on an orb cut out with the number 30. Two fixing parts at the back of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine and well preserved mahogany & gilt bronze canapé from the Second Empire Period under the reign of Napoleon III. Absolutely wonderful condition, seat cushion has been redone in...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Limoges Game Bird Set
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century game bird set with 12 plates, all measuring 9.25 inches in diameter x 1.25 inches in height, and a large platter measuring 18.25 inches long x 12.5 inches wide x 2....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Ebonized Side Cabinet / Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Antique (mid/late 19th century) ebonized side cabinet from the Napoleon III period measuring 45 by 58 by 17 inches, featuring gilt brass mounts and charcoal colored marble top.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Large Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Lights, 1880-1890
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large pair of French Napoleon III wall sconces, France, 1880-1890. Gilt bronze fixtures and opalescent granite glass shades. Height : 45cm (17.7"), Width : 15cm (5.9"), Depth : 29cm ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

1870s Faux Bamboo Giltwood Firescreen with Tapestry Panels
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This superb faux-bamboo giltwood firescreen has been exquisitely crafted with a Japanese- inspired tapestry panel at its centre, which features a colourful design of peacocks assembl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons. The stand is made of polished brass and the tools are made of wrought ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Garden Table
Located in Houston, TX
The French Napoleon III period wrought iron garden table exudes timeless charm with its elegant design and rustic allure. Crafted during a period known for its opulence and innovatio...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Polished Brass Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 3-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of polished brass and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Napoleon III Boulle Style Cut Brass Marquetry Cabinets
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of striking Napoleon III style ebonized cabinets, with Boulle style faux tortoiseshell cut-brass marquetry, gilt brass mounted black lacquered solid wood construction, topped ...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Brass

French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs Gilt Ebony Details, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of French Napoleon III slipper chairs with gilt ebonized detailing at base. These are 19th Century and sold as a pair! ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Large Antique French Fireplace Tongs, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tongs made of wrought iron. The handles are made of brass. The fire tongs are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Napoleon Iii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Baccarat, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, and Ferdinand Barbedienne. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $2,500,000 while the average work can sell for $3,313.

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