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.
Style: Napoleon III
Color: Beige
French D'ore Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful chateau quality d'ore gilt and patinated bronze 9 light chandelier. Provenance : Andrew Hall estate, Southport, CT.
Category
1810s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Dinner set limoges porcelain by Theodore Haviland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Execptional dinner set limoges porcelain bear the mark of haviland and retail by MAISON EMILE BOURGEOIS , grand depot 21 rue drouot a Paris
he sell on...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Small Armchair Designed as a Dog Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional small French armchair designed for a dog. This small armchair is not just a chair - it's a piece of history. Constructed in the 1920s, with French craftsmanship and qu...
Category
1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Napoleon III French Crapaud Armchairs Boucle Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Napoleon III French Tufted Crapaud armchairs. Walnut frame fully restored, newly upholstered in bouclé.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Classical Plaster Head of a Woman on a Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
Classical Plaster Head of a Woman on a Brass Base.
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Napoléon III 1850s Montgolfière Crystal and Brass Two-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period montgolfière two lights crystal chandelier from the mid 19th century with brass foliage, wired for the USA. Experience the allure of French artistry with this mid 19th century Napoléon III period Montgolfière chandelier...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French 19th Century Brass Red Agate Stone Jewellery Box Napoleon III
Located in Paris, IDF
A beautiful French 19th century Napoleon III polished agate and brass mounted jewellery box, all sides composed with a total of height panels of vividly-hued red agate stone, atop ba...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Agate, Brass
Large Console in Wrought Iron and Marble, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large console of 2m22 in wrought iron topped with a gray marble
Very beautiful gray marble of 4 cm which is rare and gives a lot of character to the console with a beck of co...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Good Napoleon III Rouge Marble Vases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of good Napoleon III rouge marble vases, each mounted in ormolu with a pair of square bracket handles and collars of pointed leaves, now fitted for electricity. French, circa ...
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Antique Glazed Biscuit Porcelain Figural Vases
Located in London, GB
Each of trumpet shape with applied allegorical figures of Napoleon III.
These beautiful porcelain vases are distinctive for their bright, fresh color palette and trumpet shaped ne...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Box, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain box, late 19th - early 20th century.
Porcelain box from the end of the 19th century or beginning of the 20th century, gilded brass, very nice painted scene with gold dec...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Napoleon III Lamps marble and enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Napoleon III lamps
Origin France 19th century, circa 1860
electrified 220 w perfect condition
gilt bronze, onyx and cloisonné enamel
39 cm high up to the screen frame.
The Na...
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Enamel
French Napoleon III Style Slipper Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An outstanding large scale French 1920s Napoleon III style slipper chair. This slipper chair is truly magnificent. It is upholstered ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Important Berlin Porcelain Covered Pot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Lidded Pot In Berlin Porcelain.
Beautiful Lidded Pot in Berlin Porcelain, Manufacture KPM of the 19th century.
Dimensions: H: 40,5cm, D: 33,5cm.
Category
19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Baccarat Opaline Vases, 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Baccarat opaline vases, 19th century
A pair of Baccarat opaline vases with flowers decorations, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Mae...
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Blue Opaline Clock and Its Base, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue opaline clock and its base, X19th century
Blue opaline, white and gold enamelled clock with its blue opaline stand, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Clock - H: 27 cm, W: 18 ...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Red Marble Lamps w/ Silk Shades
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Napoleon III Classic style red marble and ormolu mounted lamps with handmade silk shades, circa 1875-1885.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of crystal pineapple holders, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of crystal pineapple holders, 19th century
Pair of Bohemian crystal pineapple holders with red and white overlay and large crystal pendants, 19t...
Category
1860s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned small French settee from the Napoleon III period with a gracious curved back. This late 19th century settee has been stripped down to the original muslin l...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Bohemian Service, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian service, 19th century
Bohemian crystal overlay service, 19th century, consists of a carafe and a glass, the carafe has a special handle pain...
Category
19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs that embody the timeless elegance of this iconic era. These chairs are designed with impeccable proportions, fea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Pair of French Napoleon III Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning pair of French sofa's in the Napoleon III style, circa 1880.
These classic sofa's feature an elegantly shaped frame which includes their...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell
By Edmé Samson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality bronzed mounted French porcelain inkwell with Chinoiserie floral painted designs possibly made by Samson of Paris in the second half of the 19th century. The inkwell i...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare 10 Light French Napoleon III Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A ten light French Napoleon III glass chandelier with curved candlelights issuing from a fine basket center. Each arm is decorated with hand blown opaline leaves and naturalistic mou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Porcelain Vases, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of porcelain vases, late 19th century
A pair of porcelain vases with flowers on a gold and blue background, late 19th century
Measures: H: 32.5 cm, D: 16 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Napoleon III Armchairs in Gold and Red
Located in Buchanan, NY
A unique and colorful pair of 19th century French Napoleon III armchairs upholstered in a golden yellow patterned fabric and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Achille Bloch Porcelain Figurine French Figural Group Nobleman 19th Century
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Old Paris porcelain sculpture figural group
Depicting a French noble man sitting besides a table with a bottle and a book on it
Very expressive piece
Hand crafted and enameled with lively colours
A sculpture fully handmade, distinguishes itself from other porcelain figurines...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Three Light French Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Brass chandelier in the shape of ropes and bows. Flower shaped glass shades. Louis XIV style. Completely restored and rewired, ready to install. includes glass flower petal shades in...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Hand Painted Tole Tray with Flowers and Foliage
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique tray was created in Normandy, France, circa 1870, round in shape, the colorful tray features hand painted flowers and leaves in the white an...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Tôle
French Original Cased Pair Silver Baptismal Oil Containers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and scarce French pair silver Baptismal oil containers in its original leather fitted travelling case dating from 1850. The two cylindrical shaped oil containers are conjoined and both have tight fitting covers mounted with crosses. The oil containers have engraved initials OC and SC probably denoting oil and incense which would have been used in the baptismal ceremony. The identical lids too are similarly marked to ensure that these are not mixed up. The containers appear to have a slightly gilded finish to the interior and the oil containers are engraved to the bases and date 1850. They come in their original leather case with a small brass hook...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Silver
18th Century Cast Iron French Trivet
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th century French trivet.
For heating up a pan or to keep it warm in and in front of the fire. Still in a good working condition.
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Baccarat Opaline Cup
By Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baccarat Opaline cup, 19th century, Napoleon III period, very beautiful flower decorations.
Measures: H: 25 cm, D: 25 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Napoleon III
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Aubusson rug, 19th century Napoleon III
Characteristic French Aubusson rug of the late Baroque style. Distinguished by an ivory background, a floral medallion, defined by sinuous Rococo scrolls with elegant ornamentation of flowers, floats majestically on this classical French Aubusson. handwoven by great tapestry artists...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Ornate Brass Repousse Napoléon III Mirror France
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Brass work in good condition. Excellent detail with lead backed bevel glass showing originality.
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases
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.
Beau...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique French Pink Opaline Glass Epergne Centerpiece
Located in Rostock, MV
The size and the very good condition despite its age make this centerpiece of art an elegant addition to any collection. It shows the beauty of French opal...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Napoleon III Cachepot in Porcelaine de Paris Hand Painted, France
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.
Elega...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Engraving, under Glass, Representing an Elegant Front and Back
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century engraving, under glass, representing an elegant front and back
Measures: W 31cm, D 21cm, H 5cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Paper
Napoleon III Oval Brass Tray Customized with Music Paper, French circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
French brass tray, Napoleon III
Oval with two handles
Customized circa 1980 with music sheets and varnish
Good condition
Shipping:
L45 P 43 H3,3 1,4kg.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jean Paul Mazaroz, Large Console Napoleon III Period Repatinated
By Jean-Paul Mazaroz 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Paul Mazaroz (1823-1900) large console Napoleon III period
Repatinated, very pretty marble, all in good used condition
stamp: 6767 P.MAZAROZ.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
Four Light French Napoleon III Horse Chandelier
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Canton, MA
Four light French gasolier, Napoleon III style. Exceptional brass castings of horses, original beaded crystal chains. electrified. C. 1900 In the style of Percier and Fontaine...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bohemian Eagles, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bohemian eagles, 19th century, hunting scenes, Napoleon III period.
Measures: H: 33 cm, W: 18 cm, D: 15 cm.
Category
1870s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Large French 19th C Napoleon III Tufted Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
Large scale Napoleon III sofa with cabriole legs. The back is heavily tufted as are the rolled arms. The sofa has been stripped down to the mus...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
French 1850s Majolica Asparagus Plate with Scalloped Edge, Three Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period majolica asparagus plate from the mid-19th century, with scalloped edge, turquoise and chartreuse style tones. We currently have three plates available, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and colorful antique vase was created in Longchamp, Burgundy, circa 1890, round in shape with high sloping shoulders and body tapered towards the base, the tall ceramic vessel...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Porcelain
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Napoleon III Period Onyx and Ormolu Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III period onyx and ormolu side table. The table is raised by a scrolled tripod shaped base with a lightl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set made of brass and wrought iron. The set is signed by 'Grandy Fils'. The tool set consists of a stand and two fireplace tools. The ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
French Bisque Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Essex, MA
Featuring two nude woman with a figure of Pan.
Category
19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Bathtub Lions Claw Foot Changed into a Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique bathtub lions claw foot changed into a lamp, 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Engraving, under Glass, Depicting "the Family Museum"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century engraving, under glass, depicting "The Family Museum".
Measures: H 21cm, L 14cm, P 1cm
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Paper
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III Period neoclassical style three-piece clock set.
French, 19th century
Dimensions: Height 58cm, width 47cm, depth 19cm
Comprised of a mantel clock and two flanking c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Black & Beige Paris Monuments Plates, Set of 12
By Luneville
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant twelve antique plates were crafted in Luneville, France, circa 1870. Each hand painted plate features a famous Paris landmark including "Place de la Concorde", "Palais ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze clock set by Picard
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 72cm, width 46cm, depth 27cm
Candelabra: Height 78...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th - early 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set, fire irons made of polished brass. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons. It is in a good condition and i...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble figural Clock Garniture Set
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century French gilt bronze and marble figural clock garniture set in the manner of Rollin of Paris depicting a pair of putti playing on naturalistic base raised on oval, white s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
Napoleon III Giltwood Rope Tabouret
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with new muslin upholstery, conforming carved rope legs and stretchers ending on tassel feet, casters. Completely regilded with 23-karat gold leaf.
Category
1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Other
19th Century Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A fine 19th century neoclassical statuary white marble and gilt bronze figural mantle clock, the finely cast patinated classical female in seated pose juxtaposed to gilded bronze clo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and fine antique French silver mounted mother of pearl box and with an exquisitely carved ducal with a maiden holding a coronet, elaborate monogram and a rod of Caduce...
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1790s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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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