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.)
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Napoleon III
A Pair of Unique Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of extremely unique Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Figural ormolu bronze and champleve enamel neoclassical jardiniers /centerpieces of exquisite craftsmanship signed by Ferdin...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience & Bronze Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience and Bronze Oil Lamp has been converted into an electric table lamp. Crafted in France, circa 1880s, the hand painted porcelain "...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century French Sevres Style Floral Painted Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) French Sevres style porcelain vases with spirling ribbed shape, mounted as table lamps with bronze mounts and fine floral painted designs and gilding o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent, large and wildly elegant mirror in black with extravagant applications of gilded repousse. This beveled mirror is a standout piece.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Octagonal Carved Walnut Inlaid Pedestal Gueridon Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate extra surface space into your living room with this antique fruit wood gueridon table. Crafted in France circa 1870, the octagonal gueridon stands on a carved pedestal ba...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Walnut
Pair of Clarence Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Napoleon III armchairs with gold velvet upholstery. Turned wooden legs with dark walnut finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Velvet
19th C. French Napoleon III Sevres Porcelain Walnut Ormolu Jardiniere Bloom Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French Napoleon III period marquetry walnut oval bombe table jardiniere / bloom box / cachepot / planter with the original tin liner, circa 1860. This beautiful jardiniere is hand crafted with walnut inlaid with ebony and decorated with gilt bronze mounts, ormolu handles and pierced gallery, and hand painted Sevres porcelain floral...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Ebonized Opera Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a superb pair of Napoleon III era opera chairs that date to the 1850s. These exceptional, ebonized chairs feature excellently patinated ladder back supports with comfortable...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Ormolu and Marble Urns Signed Sanglan, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Exquisite 19th century pair of French Napoleon III ormolu-mounted green marble urns, signed “SANGLAN.”
The foliage decorated ormolu lid is topped by resting bee above an ovoid-shaped marble, flanked by vine and foliate handles, centred by lovebirds, all resting on an octagonal marble and gilt bronze base.
Ernest Sanglan...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bombe Wrought Iron Balcony Rail ~ Baluster Rail
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Bombe Wrought Iron Balcony Rail ~ Baluster Rail is a marvel of the metalsmith's art! Meticulously forged from red-hot iron, it features a convex form called bomb...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Wrought Iron
19th Century French 2nd Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French 2nd Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode was crafted during the Napoleon III period, when all the major French styles were revived, especially the one that gained prominence during his uncle's reign at the turn of the 19th century. This example was lavished with exotic flame mahogany veneering across the front, providing a visual feast that is accentuated by the half columns on each corner, both fitted with cast bronze capitals and bases. Brass shields cover the keyholes, allowing one to use keys...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
After Christophe Fratin (Signed), Grooming 12 Point Stag in Patinated Bronze
Located in Morristown, NJ
After Christophe Fratin (French 1801-1864), a majestic 12 point stag in brown patinated cast bronze, modeled with head turned to towards hind, inscribed "FRATIN", and mounted to a re...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Center Table with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Center Table with Original Carrara Marble is a magnificent representation of the era during which France's last monarch revived every F...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of 19th Century Baccarat White Opaline Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of late 19th C Baccarat white opaline vases with gilt and floral decorations. Vases are beautifully mounted on gilt wooden base. In excellent condition with minimal gilt losses ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Napoleon III Papier Mache Japanned Table
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III mother of pearl inlaid japanned papier mache occasional or side table, the shaped circular top with scalloped edge, and gilt tracery decoration above a turned support on...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century French Carved Oak Writing Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Oak side or writing table from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved decorated edge. The apron is hand carved with leaves and vine decoration on al...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marble Top Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Marble Top Center Table was designed to add beauty to a home, most specifically an impressive entry, meant for a foyer or stairwell. The luxu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble
Napoleon III Giltwood Parclose Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
France, 19th Century
An exceptionally fine Napoleon III parclose Mirror, with its original bevelled mercury glass mirror plate. The design is extremely decorative, its crest featuri...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Napoleon III Fauteuil and Foot Stool Covered in Blue Band Antique Hemp
Located in Washington, DC
A Napoleon III fauteuil and foot stool covered in blue band antique hemp and castors. Foot stool dimensions: 14" H x 26" W x 32.13" D
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Wood
Rare Pair Burled Walnut and Porcelain Plaques and Bronze Ormolu
By Druce & Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These gorgeous cabinet measure 44.75 tall x 35 wide x 14.5 inches deep and closely relate to a sideboard by and signed Druce & Co of England. They are fitted with gorgeous porcelain ...
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1890s English Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gueridon Pinewood Table - Antique Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original, antique French Gueridon table from the Napoleon III period. The painted Pinewood side table has a very decorative scalloped edge and e...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Pine
Stately and Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
each tall finial with pointed spire above a lobed baluster-form mid-section resting on a graduated square base; the whole on later ebonized wooden plinths
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Zinc
1800's Antique, (2) Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry Drop-Side Tables!
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique, (2) Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry Drop-Side Tables!
Exquisite Marquetry inlay, Antique Drop-Side Tables, Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry, 19th Century. 1800s!!!!
French Napoleon III period drop-side table, late 19th c., having shaped burlwood top with floral marquetry and inlaid instrument motifs, with two folding sides, rising on fluted and tapered stretcher-joined legs, ending on arrow feet, closed: approximately 28"h, 28"w, 20"d, open: approximately 28"h, 41"w, 20"d.
French Napoleon III marquetry table...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Wood
19th Century French Walnut Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century French standing shelf made from walnut. It has wonderfully hand turned finials at the top of the piece, over three shelves, all sepa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Walnut
Gilded Elegance: 19th Century Venetian Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 19th Century Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this lantern's intricate carvings and lustrous gilt finish exude timeless elegance. It...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Circa 1850 French Gold Leaf Mirror, The Allegory of Geography
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the famed Italian iconographer, Cesare Ripa (c. 1555-1622), this French gold leaf mirror (circa 1850) is topped by a winged cherub and a globe, representing the Allegory ...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
French 19th Century Chaise in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III chaise longue in muslin is classic and timeless. Its sophisticated "chapeau de gendarme" shape is one of its most distinctive features, evoking a sen...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
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.
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1810s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak dessert buffet from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved decorated edge. The top then lifts to reveal a marble serving surface, which is hel...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
Napoleon III Style Console and Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Napoleon III style console with mirror was acquired from a Palm Beach estate and it will make a statment with it scale, form and use of materials. The piece is...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak buffet from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved decorated edge, following down to paneled sides, which...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Iron Garden Urns still show the aged forest green painted finish that was popular during the era, along with a century and a half of pati...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel
Located in New York, NY
A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel, circa 1885.
Presenting an exquisite and highly coveted piece of artistry, behold the large French O...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass
Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay Ebonized Wood Planter Table, C. 1885
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th century Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay and Ebonized Wood Planter Table. Exceptional craftsmanship. Beautifully decorated. Measures 25" in width, 15" in depth a...
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Late 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Carved Wood Panel of a Classical Woman
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Panel of a Classical Woman.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Turned Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of turned oak stools from France, circa 1900. The seats have beveled edges and follows down to simple aprons and hand turned splayed legs, joined by simple stretchers with mold...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Oak
Napoleon III Slipper Chair in Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A graceful French 19th century Napoleon III slipper chair in light green velvet, that is sure to make a statement. The slipper chair boasts a scrolled back and captivating light gree...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
French Massive Napoleon III Giltwood Oval Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lavish and intricately carved French 19th Century Napoleon III style giltwood oval mirror. This amazing mirror hand-crafted in France during the reign of Napoleon III has a highly ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Exceptional Napoleon III Carved And Giltwood Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved giltwood mirror having a molded surround with a pierced crest in the form of a fruit-filled urn flanked by putti ending in foliate scrolled vines. An outer leafy surround and ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 20th Century Continental Porcelain Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 20th Century Continental Porcelain Lamps
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Brass & Horn Trophies
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Brass & Horn Trophies were designed to be wonderfully decorative items for the masculine decor during the 19th century. Choice horn sp...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Rope-Twist Oval Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
the boldly-carved rope-twist oval frame embellished with acanthus leaves all surrounding a later beveled mirror plate
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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 Delft Blue and White Painted Porcelain and Brass Oil Lamp
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique oil lamp was crafted in France, circa 1880. The porcelain "Lampe a Petrole" sits on an intricate brass base decorated with shell ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Napoleon Cast Iron Urns
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Napoleon cast iron urns.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Style Carved and Gilded Beveled Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Style Carved and Gilded Beveled Framed Wall Mirror
Antique French Napoleon III Style Ornate Framed Wall Mirror. This hand carved mirror has beautiful det...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Carcel styled Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Carcel styled Lamps. Repurposed to electric from oil including glass globes. Gorgeous with hunting scene. Unique
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Napoleon III Hexagon Mahogany Brass Ormolu 3 Leg Pedestal Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Hexagon Mahogany Brass Ormolu 3 Leg Pedestal Side Table
This is an Antique French Napoleon III Hexagon Mahogany Brass Ormol...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mathurin Moreau, A Monumental French Bronze and Crystal Figural Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912)
A Monumental French Bronze and Crystal Figural Centerpiece
Introducing an extraordinary and monumental Fre...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
LARGE French Napoleon Sevres Hand Painted 3 Piece Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large Sevres Napolean 3 Piece Lidded vase signed with original makers label on botom. Measures approx 36h x 9 diameter
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scrolled Back Napoleon III Armchairs with Loose Seat Cushions
Located in Buchanan, NY
A very comfortable pair of small scale French Napoleon III armchairs from the late 19th century with loose seat cushions. These chairs are a beautiful example of French style with th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Framed Original Opera Costume Design Water Color, By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Original watercolor opera costume design by Charles Betout, the principal costume designer for the Comédie-Française in Paris from 1919 til his death in 1939. Betout was renowned for...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large French 19th Century Leather Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
A large French Napoleon III armchair in brown leather. Add luxurious style and comfort to your home with this classic French 19th century Napoleon III leather...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Leather
Pair of French Turned Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of turned oak stools from France, circa 1900. The seats have beveled edges and follows down to simple aprons and hand turned splayed legs, joined by simple stretchers with mold...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Scrolled Back Tufted Napoleon III Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional French Napoleon III armchair. This 19th century tufted armchair from France is a true masterpiece that reflects the impeccable touch of Classic design styling. With eb...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
French Napoleon III Period 19th Century Leather Sewing Kit with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
French 1850s Napoléon III period leather case sewing kit with bronze hardware and blue velvet interior. Take a step back into the lavish world of the mid-19th century with this Frenc...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Framed Original Opera Costume Design Water Color, By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Original watercolor opera costume design by Charles Betout, the principal costume designer for the Comédie-Française in Paris from 1919 til his death in 1939. Betout was renowned for...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine craftsmanship of the era. Each inkwell features a beautifully designed parakeet with a hi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
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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