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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Item Ships From: France
Style: Napoleon III
Pair of Malachite Obelisks, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Carved from high-quality natural malachite, these pieces stand out for their striking shades of green and hypnotic veined patterns, each obelisk being completely unique.
Inspired by...
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20th Century Russian Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$2,716 / set
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood.
France, circa 1860.
Category
1860s Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
French Napoleon III Bamboo & Lacquered Wood Chinese Style Sellette Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
This side table or sellette was made in the late 19th century.
This chinese style sellette is typical of the Napoléon III périod. The entire frame is made of bamboo.
Each tray is la...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Antique St. Louis opaline crystal vase, Art Nouveau period circa 1900
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine opaline crystal vase by French crystal maker St Louis.
Our vase is hand-painted and enhanced with fine gold peonies decoration.
Beautiful Napoleon III style production, late 1...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890.
Set of a clock and two pedestals.
Mercury pendulum
The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Paul Dubois, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By Paul Dubois
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Patinated bronze sculpture by Paul Dubois, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
19th-century patinated bronze sculpture from the Napoleon III period by Paul Dubois, cast by Barbedienn...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Centrepiece Bowl.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century gilt bronze centrepiece bowl.
Napoleon III period centrepiece bowl, 19th century, in gilt bronze.
H: 35.5cm, W: 32cm, D: 26cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This magnificent 19th-century French garniture set epitomizes the opulence and craftsmanship of the Napoleon III era, crafted in the distinguished style of Sèvres porcelain. Comprising a central mantel clock and a pair of matching candelabras, this ensemble exudes timeless elegance and artistry.
The clock showcases a lavish gilt brass case adorned with hand-painted porcelain plaques in a striking celestial blue, reminiscent of the iconic Sèvres designs. These plaques feature romantic cherubic scenes, musical motifs, and floral garlands, masterfully executed with exceptional detail. The porcelain clock face, framed by ornate gilding, is delicately painted with floral garlands and Roman numerals, signed “Marseille,” attesting to its French origin and superior craftsmanship.
The accompanying candelabras mirror...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paris Porcelain Vase 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This very pretty Paris porcelain vase dates from the 19th century, and features a beautiful enamelled floral design of wildflowers, surrounded by rococo style moulding embellished wi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Paris Porcelain Lantern Night Light, End 19th Century
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
Materials
Brass
Large Antique 19th Century French Floral Church Wall Sconce in Brass for Candles
Located in COLMAR, FR
A very decorative, authentic French Napoleon III church wall sconce, also called harvest candelabra. This is an unusual, large wall sconce model ma...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Maison Marnyhac, "African Venus" , Planter France, Circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional planter by Maison Marnyhac in chiseled and gilded bronze and Algerian onyx representing a young African woman kneeling, carrying an oval bowl decorated with foliage. She is dressed with a loincloth, wearing an egret and adorned with many jewels. It rests on a square base decorated with gilded bronze.
A model of a similar African Venus...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
French Carved Walnut Sofa with Floral Upholstery, circa 1880
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional French antique sofa is a striking example of 19th century craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully sculpted walnut frame and an ele...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Charles CHRISTOFLE Napoleon III Silverplate Bronze Centerpiece, 1856
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Napoleon III silverplate bronze centerpiece, 1856 by Charles CHRISTOFLE, France, 1856. Silverplate bronze and frosted crystal. Height: 7.7"(19.5cm), Width: 18.1"(46cm), Depth: 11"(28...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
French Napoleon III Walnut Sofa Banquette French Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III walnut banquette or sofa.
France circa 1890,
The upholstery and the fabric has been recently changed.
Very good antique condition. A little stain on the fabri...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,255 Sale Price
28% Off
19th Century Copper Bathtub
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare copper bathtub from a Comtal castle in Sauternes.
Ergonomic model with a raised, inclined backrest.
Originally mounted on four blocks which accommodated rollers at the base. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Armchair Fauteuil Napoleon III Upholstery and Beech French 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of fauteuil armchair French Napoleon III, circa 1880
Antique, late 19th century,
Sound and solid
It can be recovered if you wish but the velvet is clean and in good conditio...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Medici Vases in Worcester Porcelain, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Medici vases in Worcester porcelain, 19th century.
Pair of Medici vases, 19th century, Napoleon III period, in Worcester porcelain, enhanced with gold.
H: 21cm, W: 14cm, D: ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Jerome Massier, Majolica Aperitive or Dessert Set, Vallauris, End 19th C.
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Napoleon III Majolica Slip Aperitif or Dessert Set by Jérôme Massier, Vallauris, France, Late 19th Century.
This exquisite Napoleon III majolica slip aperitif or dessert set,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Chased Crystal and Gilt Bronze Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chased crystal and gilt bronze box, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century Napoleon III period chased crystal and ormolu box with a painted medallion.
H: 11.5cm, W: 21.5c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Napoleon III Period Vanity Table or French Travailleuse
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty Napoleon III period three-tier 'travailleuse', or work table, fitted out for use as an elegant vanity unit. The top tray opens with a hinged lid to reveal a mirrored ba...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Covered Vases, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze covered vases, 19th century.
Pair of 19th century covered vases, Napoleon III period, Sèvres porcelain, painted and enamelled, gilt bronze.
...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Large Pair of Faience Vases circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Large Pair of Faience Vases circa 1870
Large pair of polychrome enameled faience baluster shape vases
Rich decoration of garlands of flowers and ribbons on...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair of Napoleon III Period Crimson Velvet Bergere Chairs with wheels
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of Napoléon III period bergère armchairs epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century French design. Dating from the late 19th century, these chairs ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Emilio FIASCHI Little Girl Alabaster Bust Sculpture, 1890s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Little girl alabaster bust sculpture by Emilio FIASCHI (1858-1941), France, 1890s. Direct carving. The details of the small corset and the lace collar are very finely done. The remarkable work of an outstanding sculptor. Height : 14.5"(37cm), Width : 7"(18cm), Depth : 5.1"(13cm). Very good condition.
P. Emilio Fiaschi (1858 – 1941), also called Emiliano Fiaschi, was an Italian sculptor. He was born in Volterra and died in Florence, Italy. From 1883 to 1885, he studied at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze and spent most of his career in Florence, Italy. He was skilled in sculpting both marble and alabaster and most often produced female nudes, usually smaller than life-size figures. His female nudes featured highly polished skin and emphasized the curves of hips and waistlines.
A partial list of his works include Le Printemps (marble on black marble pedestal), Beatrice (marble), Courting Boy and Girl (white marble), Female nude partially draped (marble), A Good Book (marble), Reclining Beauty and Admirer (alabaster), Seated Maiden (Carved alabaster and marble), Standing Semi-Nude (marble), A Young Girl...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Alabaster
Baccarat, Pair of Crystal Candelabras, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of Baccarat cut crystal candelabras with ten lights. The central baluster-shaped shaft illuminates with two superimposed rows of six and three light arms with twisted ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful gilded bronze clock with lively decoration in the rococo style: flowers and foliage, putti
Clock which is composed to be seen from all sides; dial with numbers in porcelai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of torcheres “Night” & “Day” model by Carrier-Belleuse & E.Colin, 19th C
Located in PARIS, FR
Total height : 257 cm (101,2 in.) ; Base height : 52 cm (20,5 in.) ; Base width : 48×48 cm (18,9×18,9 in.)
Exceptional pair of female torcheres, made in dark patinated bronze with g...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large marquetry jewelry box or casket, 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine large marquetry jewelry box : amaranth veneer with brass and mother of pearl inlays ; the inside is upholstered with silk, Napoleon III Parisian production, mid 19th century c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jerome Massier Fils, Majolica Platter, 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). 1 platter with the three same flowers - Height : 3"(7.5cm), Diameter : 13"(33cm). Platter and plates (except one) are intaglio stamped. "J.Massier Vallauris" (platter), "Jerome Massier Vallauris" (4 plates) "Jerome Massier Fils Vallauris AM" (1 plate). Excellent original condition (an original crack in the firing on a plate, see last photo).
The Massiers’ work represents a link between traditional Victorian majolica and Art Nouveau pottery. There were three Massiers working in the second half of the nineteenth century, heirs to an old line of potters, who transformed traditional utilitarian ceramics into an art form. Their ancestors had worked for several centuries in Vallauris on the French Riviera, where, in the twentieth century, Pablo Picasso was reigning ceramic artist. Delphin Massier (1836 - 1907), and Clément (1845 -1917) were brothers. A cousin, Jérome (1850 – 1916) worked with them, using the signature « Jérome Massier fils ». By 1899 the family firm was divided into branches headed by these three men.
In 1860 the Massiers began to produce their vibrantly colored majolica, perhaps inspired by the flowers of the Cote d’Azur. Clément was particularly interested in designs drawn from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as from Renaissance maiolica...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
A Large Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A large Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A Sèvres porcelain and ormolu bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
H: 31cm, W: 42cm, D: 24cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Sèvres Style Porcelain Covered Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Sèvres style porcelain covered bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A Sèvres style porcelain covered bowl decorated with a gallant scene, gilt bronze mounting, 19th century, N...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Superb pair of Louis XVI carved walnut armchairs, frame in very good condition, antique wool velvet fabric worked in diamond shapes finished with braid.
The armrests rest on a carved...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French Pair of Napoleon III toad chairs armchairs seating blue upholstery 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty pair of Napoleon III period (mid XIX th Century) living room armchairs, covered in a beautiful blue fabric. This is not an identical pair but both armchairs are entirely ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oil on canvas – Cat Portrait – Signed Henriette Barry, 1899
Located in NANTES, FR
This oil on canvas is signed by Henriette Barry. There is no doubt about its age and authenticity.
Please note, the artwork is sold uncleaned and unrestored. We point out some warpin...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Napoleon III armchairs in the style of Madeleine Castaing, France, XIXe
By Madeleine Castaing
Located in Lyon, FR
Stunning and unique pair of Napoleon III armchairs, in the style of Madeleine Castaing, in green velvet, Maison Etro luxurious fabric, and trimming, passementeries. France, second ha...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Box, 19th Century, France
Located in NICE, FR
Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Box, 19th Century, Depicting Two Muses Holding a Cornucopia
This 19th-century malachite box perfectly embodies the elegance and grandeur of the...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Large Bronze Sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bronze sculpture by Auguste Moreau, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bronze sculpture of a young woman with a bird by Auguste Moreau, red marble base, Napoleon III period, 1...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Painted Porcelain Centrepiece, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A painted porcelain centrepiece, gilt bronze mounting, 19th century.
A Napoleon III period gilt bronze centrepiece and porcelain bowl painted with a gallant scene on a turquoise blu...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France
Located in NICE, FR
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France
Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne).
It is de...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large French 19th Century Black and Green Marble Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional Napoleon III period mantel clock set, dating to the late 19th century, exudes elegance and sophistication. The set includes a pendulum clock and two matching cassole...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Austrian Porcelain Coffee Service, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Austrian porcelain coffee service, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A beige and gold porcelain coffee service with enamelled bird decorations, Napoleon III period, 19th century, c...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Pair of Cassolettes in Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this set of exquisite cassolettes from the Napoleon III period. Crafted from Pyrenean marble, specifically the Bénou Breccia kind, and enhanced with gilded bronze...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Napoleon III Jewelry Casket
In chiseled and silvered bronze, decorated with putti scenes in the style of Claude Michel dit Clodion (...
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,997 Sale Price
27% Off
Antique Marine Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A dynamic 19th-century French marine oil painting depicting traditional fishing boats returning to shore through choppy coastal waters. This evocative seascape, likely painted along ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Napoleon III Porte Revue/Magazine Stand/Canterbury
Located in Trensacq, FR
Stylish French Napoleon III 'porte revue' magazine rack or canterbury. Black lacquered and beautifully turned wood, this
four-sectioned stand with an und...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
$414 Sale Price
49% Off
Bohemian Cut Crystal Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian cut crystal box, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bohemian cut crystal box, brass mounting, late 19th century, Napoleon III period.
H: 15cm, W: 19cm, D: 11cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cellar in Ebony with Brass Inlay
Located in Paris, FR
Liquor cellar in brass inlaid ebony with crystal glassware. The top of the box is engraved with the initials of the owner. Front and top sides are decorated with golden rinceau, foli...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Black Gold Napoleon III Cartonnier Cabinet with 16 Compartments France 19th Cent
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III Big dimension Cartonnier office cabinet with 21 compartments for documents storage in a very good general condition, original cartons.
is composed of 2 rows of 8 thick...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
White and Gold Paris Porcelain Centerpiece 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stylish Paris porcelain and parcel gilt openwork compote, or fruit basket, made in two pieces joined with its original brass bolt. The basket is oval in form, and stands on a solid...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tall cobalt blue Baccarat crystal vase, gilt ivy pattern, 19th century
By Baccarat
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine tall Baccarat crystal vase, Napoléon III period, mid 19th century circa 1850. The pattern is known as the vase decorated with a molded ivy garland. It is listed in the a refer...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Virgin and Child Chromo-Lithograph, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Virgin and child chromo-lithograph, French, late 19th century
Golden frame
Good antique condition
For shipping: 5 x 31.5 x 47.5 cm 0.8kg.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cut Crystal Ice Bucket, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cut crystal ice bucket, 20th century.
Beautiful ice bucket from the 20th century, Napoleon III style, cut crystal.
H: 23cm, D: 21cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Large Gilt and Pale Blue Opaline Vases, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very delicate pair of palest blue opaline glass vases dating from the mid-19th century (Napoleon III period), each skilfully hand blown and embellished with gilt. These vases have ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Jewelry Box in Marquetry of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jewelry box in Marquetry of the 19th century
Jewelry box in wood Marquetry, Napoleon III period, 19th century
Dimensions: H: 8cm, W: 15cm, D: 10cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paris porcelain reticulated fruit basket - gilt centerpiece, 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Paris porcelain reticulated centerpiece or fruits basket, mid 19th century production - Napoleon III period.
Our piece is a large, very decorative format with a bright gilt. I...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Portrait of an officer, signed Willem Geets, oil on canvas, 1867, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Portrait of a high-ranking officer with arms crossed over his chest and three-quarter view in detailed military garb: fringed silk epaulets, gold buttons, red cuffs. The attention to...
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1860s Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Set of Four Panels decorated with Allegories of art, France, Circa 1865
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of Four Panels Decorated with Allegories of Arts
France
Circa 1865
Height. : 180 cm (70,9 in.) ; Width : 63,5 cm (25 in.) ; Depth : 12 cm (4,7 in.)
Set of four large painted panels, in carved and gilded wood. The upper part of each panel is decorated with allegories of the arts, representing music...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Pair of Tall Opaline Vases
By Baccarat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning pair of Baccarat Style opaline vases is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau period. Dating back to the end of 19th century, these vases are a...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
$2,200 / set
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, adorned with Bacchus masks, scalloped acanthuses, pearls and “cuir découpé” motifs (“cut leather”), and at the upper part of six sets of six light-arms. The light-arms set is designed around an architectured central shaft, made of foliate balusters, surrounded by three female tritons, each bearing a basket of exotic fruits. The whole finishing at the top with scrolls alternating with garlands of fruits. The whole is richly adorned with numerous cut and faceted crystal pendants.
Provenance : Casino – Campione d’Italia
*Two identical chandeliers have been made by Louis-Auguste Marquis for the Galerie de la Paix du 37 quai d’Orsay, Hôtel du Ministre des Affaires Étrangères (see attached).
Louis-Auguste Marquis (1811-1885) teamed up in 1839 with another bronze-caster named Gilbert Honoré Chaumont (1790-1868), already specialized in lightings. They were awarded at the Exhibition of Industrial Products a bronze medal with their Renaissance style candelabra, a clock and a large chandelier with branches...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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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