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
Pair 19thc Antique French Napoleon III Amber Formed Glass w/ Crystal Candlestick
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Candlesticks by Baccarat France. Moulded glass in an amber tone. Enamel floral work. This color is scarce. Baccarat Medallion...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method which became popular during Napoleon III's reign. The rose...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
A Pair of French Hand Blown Slice Cut Crystal Flutes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French cut crystal stemmed flutes. The cutting style around the top is thumbprint while the body is slice cut.
This pair would service well as toasting glasses...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Patio Wrought Iron Chaise Longue
Located in Sheffield, MA
The undulating black patio metal garden chaise loungeis relatively light weight for easy movability. The seat peaks where the knee bends making it extremely comfortable. The mesh cou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Tilt-Top Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century tilt-top table.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Molded Glass Napoleon III Centerpiece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the grandeur of the 19th century with this exquisite Napoleon III tableware centerpiece. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this centerpiece is a harm...
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1830s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French, Napoleon III Boulle Clock, 19th Century, S. Marti & Cie
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belmont, MA
French Napoleon III Boulle clock, Paris second half of 19th century. The clockwork was made by the famous company Samuel Martin & Cie, circa 1870-1890. (Makers Mark on the back).
The cases beautifully designed with bronze details and Boulle technique inlays. A detailed sculpted bronze victory...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th century French Empire Swan Motif Sconce Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire three light brass candle sconce pair with swan motif, circa 1820s . Features include incredible detail and great old patina. See measurements below.
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 1850s Napoléon III Green Painted Tôle Table Lamp with Garland Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period green painted tôle table lamp from the mid-19th century, with two lights, bobèches and garlands. Created in France at the beginning of emperor Napoléon I...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Tôle
A French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Console Table, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Marble Top Console Table / Buffet, circa 1880, in the style of Henry Dasson.
Crafted from rich Kingwood in the 19th century, this ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
An Exceptional Pair of Champleve Enamel Ormolu Candelabra by Sevin & Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Illuminating Heritage: An Important "Exhibition" Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Louis Constant Sevin Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Eight-Light Candelabra / Lamps
In the realm of de...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique French Napoleonic Style Bronze Box with Sévres Attr. Inset plaque
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 4 1/2 in W: 6 3/4 in D: 4 1/2 in
This exquisite Antique French Napoleonic Style bronze box captures the imperial grandeur and refined craftsmanship associated with ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Napoleon III Style Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Gray Paisley Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 21st century Napoleon III style armchairs in the style of Madeleine Castaing. This pair of comfortable and very stylish chairs ar...
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2010s Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Giltwood Pareclose Mirror
Located in Birmingham, AL
French Napoleon III period pareclose mirror with elaborately carved giltwood frame with red oxidation showing through. Decoration includes a central crest carved in high relief flank...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Napoleon III period writing desk in mahogany, with gilt-bronze mounts and brass banding, the surface composed of an unusual and richly-colored marble top.
The deep red and ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Napoleon III Opaline Glass & Ormolu Tassel Vases, Paris, Circa 1870s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Napoleon III Opaline Glass and Ormolu Tassel Vases
Paris, circa 1870s
Enhance your collection or interior with this exquisite pair of Napoleon III...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19thc Set 0f Similar Baccarat Rose Teinte Oil Lamps Beautiful & Ready to Restore
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French NapoleonIII Set of 3 Similas Gas Lamps in Rose Teinte. I believe it is little work to get the going as gas lamps again .
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Napoleon III Period 1860s Ebonized Wood and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period carved ebonized wood and bronze six-light chandelier from the mid-19th century, with scrolling arms and acanthus leaf motifs. Born in France during the reign of France's last emperor Napoleon III, this exquisite six-light chandelier features a central ebonized carved wooden column topped with bronze foliage and supporting six scrolling arms accented with delicate acanthus leaves. Highlighted with petite beads and gadrooned motifs, this French Napoleon III chandelier...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Centerpiece Urn on Marble Base
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Large 19th Century Patinated Bronze centerpiece Urn on Marble Base.
Stunning French 19th century Napoleon III period bronze urn raised on a black marble base. The centerpiece urn has a molded rim on the top. Front and back are decorated with a central classical mask...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Large Umbrella Stand, Circa 1890
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large carved wood umbrella stand with 15 compartments, the end posts are twined with finial tops and the base has niches to hold the umbre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Painted Stained Glass Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
For a unique lighting feature, look no further than this beautiful, antique Gothic lantern. Created in France circa 1870, the lantern is decorat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six hand-carved faux rope Spanish dining chairs made in the Napoleon III taste. The set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 23.5 inches wide ...
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20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Color Women Fashion Prints Framed Dated 1890 "Set of Five"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bathroom or a walking closet with this collection of antique "Mode de Paris" fashion prints. Crafted in France during the Napoleon III period...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze with Crystal Suspended Ceiling Lantern. The crystal shade and the bronze body are both signed by Baccarat France. This is a unique fixture and h...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Walnut Table with Vine Twist Legs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French walnut side table. Banded wood top with a beveled and carved decorated edge. Single drawer in the front, and is supported on hand-turned vine twist...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Napoleonic Style Creme Painted Marble Top Center Table Sevres Style Placques
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an absolutely gorgeous center table in the French Napoleonic style from the 1890s era. Featuring a gorgeous slabe of Italian Carrara marble and even prettier Sevres style po...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Napoleon III Mahogany Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning, rare and elegantly decorated Parisian Napoleon III period bedside cabinet with beautiful, original richly aged patina.
Finely hand-crafted in Paris, France in the thi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon Crossing the Alps
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY late 19C Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon Crossing the Alps.
19th Century Bronze of Napoleon on Horseback in Battle, with c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
'La Somme" Slipper Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Chair from BoBo Atelier.
Custom Wood Finishing and Upholstery Work included in the price of each chair.
Customer provides fabric (COM).
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2010s American Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Oak
French Napoleon III 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III Paris porcelain vase from the second half of the 19th century with floral décor and parcel-gilt accents. Born in France during the ever changing 19th century, this porcelain vase features an exquisite décor of colorful flowers painted on the vase's belly and sides. Ranging from pink to orange, purple and green, the décor stands...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Gilt Bronze Box with Enamel Portrait of Beautiful Lady on Four Raised Feet
Located in Boston, MA
Bronze box with an enamel artist signed portrait of a beautiful lady on four raised feet. It is artist signed L. C. The box has a rose velvet interior. It is from the late 19th centu...
Category
1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ebonized Hand Painted Napoleon III Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Napoleon III period chaise chauffeuse with hand painted floral and scroll designs, c.1848-1860.
The chaise chauffeuse was a chair that sits low to be near the warmth of the fire in...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Napoleon lll Style Wood Marble Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Napoleon lll Style Scale. It depicts a rectangular wood case with brown marble top. There is one “X” shaped holder at each side of the mar...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Empire Napoleon III Double Flip-top Work Table with Compartments
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Napoleon III slightly rectangular mahogany side table with two flip tops doubles as a work or utility table with another curved shelf at the bottom. The inside features...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th C. Cut Steel Decorated Satinwood and Rosewood Palais Royal Jewelry Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Palais Royal satinwood jewelry box with inlaid rosewood bands and cut steel tack-head decoration. Three rosewood bands running front to back across the top and continuing down the ba...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
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
Materials
Ormolu
French Scrolled Back Napoleon III Slipper Chair with Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely 19th century French Napoleon III slipper chair features a gracefully scrolled back, and has been upholstered in an elegant fabric with an abstract leafy design with birds...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Exquisite French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Glass Vitrine Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Ormolu-mounted mahogany and glass vitrine cabinet, attributed to Francois Linke, circa 1880.
Although unsigned, the jewel-like quality ormolu bronze mounts throughout, especially the corinthian columns, and the best mahogany and craftsmanship of the period, confirms our attribution to Francois Linke, who was almost certainly one of best furniture makers of the Belle Epoque period alongside Paul Sormani, Henry Dasson, Alexandre Chevrie...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Napoleon III French Boulle Style Buffet or Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
Bring a touch of elegance to your home with this superb 19th-century French Boulle buffet or cabinet, hailing from the Napoleon III period. This rare an...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Set of 4 Empire Style Black Lacquer and Blue Silk Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 Contemporary Empire-style black lacquer dining chairs with a sleigh design open back with a cream & blue shot raw silk upholstered seats.
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20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French, Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, C. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding Antique French Napoleon III three piece bronze and marble clock garniture set, c. 1880, with a bronze surmount of a putto playing a bagpipe, over a drum clock...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Brass
Napoleon III Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine example of French craftsmanship from the Napoleon III era, this black lacquer and brass display cabinet, circa 1870, exudes elegance and sophistication. The vitrine features t...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period French Gilt Wood Mantel Mirror with Mask
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century French Napoleon III period giltwood mirror features its original mercury glass and a central cartouche with a female mask flanked by scrolling leaves at t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Bronze Terrier as a Pen Tray
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Bronze Terrier as a Pen Tray. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Victorian Ebony Credenza
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very elegant Napoleon 111 Ebony and Satinwood Credenza. This is a really beautiful piece decorated with beaded Brass trim throughout the front and sides...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ebony
French Napoleon III Style Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Napoleon III style marquetry jardinière, or cachepot, made of veneers of mahogany with ebonized panels and inlaid brass floral decoration. Cast bronze ha...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
19thc French NapoleonIII Purple/ Clear Crystal Floral Form Chandelier style Bacc
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1850's French Antique Napoleon III Purple and Clear Rop Twist / Floral Decor Chandelier. This piece has been restored and the enamel flower work is hand painted. There are 3 purple ...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Napoleon III Style Slipper Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The slipper chair reflects the Napoleon III style of the mid-19th century with gold brocade fabric with deep cushion affect and exuberant fringe. Fr...
Category
20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Antique French Napoleon III Style Slipper Chairs W/ Green Burnout Velvet- A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of late 19th-century French Napoleon III-style slipper bedroom chairs, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted with solid wood frames and elegantly curv...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Pair of 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of 19th century French patinated bronze models of the Marly Horses.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a massive gold gilt mirror from 19th century France, made in the style of Napoleon III and dripping in detail. A wonderfully carved crest tops the whole; designed with intric...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the
perfect conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon II...
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2010s American Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Eglomise Side Tables W/Napoleon III Style Bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful pair of side tables with octagonal shaped eglomise tops and sides with heavy black lacquered Napoleon III style bases.
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Early 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Black Lacquer and Brass Trinket Decorative Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Napoleon III period black lacquer jewelry or trinket box features an intricate lid. Intricately decorated lid highlights this beautiful trinket box, circa 1860's. The pe...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Armchairs in Muslin with Matching Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking trio of French armchairs and an ottoman from the 1920s is the embodiment of timeless elegance. The chairs and ottoman are a testament to fine artistry, with intricately...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Napoleon Iii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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