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Napoleon III Furniture

NAPOLEON III STYLE

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

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

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

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

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Style: Napoleon III
19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A french Louis XVI style Meuble d'Appui after a model by Andre Charles Boulle.. The piece was made in Paris during the reign of Napoleon III circa 1870. The ebonized cabinet is inlai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Bronze and Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and porcelain box, Napoleon III period, 19th century. A 19th century Napoleon III period gilt bronze and Sèvres porcelain box, decorated with garlands and flowers. H: 16cm, W...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Boy & Goose Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely patinated French antique bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne portraying a a young boy caressing a large goose. The figure is mounted on an a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

1880' Octagonal Venetian Style Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Large octagonal Venetian style mirror, with engraved decorations. Parquet on back.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror

19th Century French Napoleon III Round Tripod Boulle Jardinière with Cover
Located in Bochum, NRW
Round jardinière with cover. Made of ebonized wood and brass moldings, Boulle marquetry décor of blossoms and fillets in mother of pearl and brass. It is supported by three sinuous f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Bronze Sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, 19th century. Bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, Napoleon III period, 19th century.   Photos:(c)inu.studio_art  H: 47cm, W: 18cm, D: 13cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of 19th-century French cast iron urns, exuding classical elegance and fine craftsmanship. These decorative urns feature intricately designed scalloped rims that creat...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Very Beautiful Antique Pair of silk velvet Curtains
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful pair of curtains from late 19th century, with a nice silk velvet tissue and a needlepoint band applied on it. Size of each piece is 105x295 cm ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silk

Silver and Crystal Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver and crystal ewer, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Beautiful ewer, Napoleon III period, 19th century in silver and crystal. H: 29cm, W: 15cm, D: 13cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Silver

French Napoleon III Curved and Tufted Chaise Longue
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 19th century Napoleon III tufted chaise lounge showcases the artistry of the period. It features a gracefully sloped and curved extended left arm, and scrolled back with a decorative tassle accent. The interior of the back and arm, and the seat, are all skillfully and heavily tufted, making this chaise a unique and standout addition to any interior. The vintage blue velvet fabric...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

BACCARAT, Opaline Vase with a Poetic Ornamentation and a Silvered Bronze Mount
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful opaline vase was made by the Baccarat manufacture in the 19th century. The Baccarat crystal factory, an internationally renowned French manufactory, was founded unde...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Still Life with Fruit And Cheese, Oil On Canvas, Antique Painting, 19th Century.
Located in Breganze, VI
The antique paintings Still Life with Fruit proposed here is a Beautiful oil painting on canvas from the 1800s and dresses with a gilded frame in pure gold leaf from the 19th centur...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

Napoléon III Sèvres Style Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoléon III gilt-bronze and sèvres style cobalt blue ground 'Jewelled' Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of five-light vase candel...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Terrestrial Globe By E. Girard And Boite Paris - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful terrestrial globe made by E. Girard and Boite Paris from the end of the 19th century Terrestrial globe with double graduated circles meridian and equatorial in brass....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant commode is a fine example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, executed in the style of André-Charles Boulle, the renowned 17th-century cabinetmaker. The commode featur...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Style 'The Pub' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Early 20th century French Napoleon III fireback with a pub scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and the patina is black / pewter. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs....
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Clock on the Desk, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Patriotic French 19th century ormolu bronze eagle standing on a globe malachite mantel clock. The eagle is a symbol of power as well as a recognizable sign of the Empire style. The d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs ad ebonized turned feet circa 1860.
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French 19th Century Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
French antique Napoleon III vitrine cabinet is after renovation. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and bronze details. Inside there are two glass shelves. Side parts are with perfe...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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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

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Brass

French Napoleon III Armchair with Tufted Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome French 19th century armchair with diamond tufted back and scrolled arms. This elegant armchair from the Napoleon III period captures the intricate details and romantic bea...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a wonderful Napoleon III ormolu mantle clock from the estate of a Los Angeles collector from around 1860. There is a zaftig little boy perched at the top of the clock, and f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Napoléon III Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Thirty-Six Light Chandelier, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and impressive Napoléon III gilt bronze and cut-glass thirty-six light chandelier. French, circa 1870. This fine chandelier has a gilt bronze frame issuing scrolling f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th - 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th - 20th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fir...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Set of 12 Sèvres Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Pastoral Scenes
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Sèvres porcelain plates with hand-painted pastoral scenes French, c. 1864 Plates: Height 3cm, diameter 23cm Case: Height 10cm, width 76cm, depth 52cm Originating from the...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Louis Quinze French Serving Table by Francois Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
French serving table by Francois Linke, Louis Quinze solid mahogany, slightly convex and concave-curved body, flanked by extended corner castors on tall, elegantly curved legs, belo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Attr. To G Viardot, Japanese-style Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Charming vitrine in carved wood in the Japanese style: it is topped with a bronze dragon, and decorated with a woman in a bone and mother-of-pearl kimono, on the bottom of the highes...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool

Small Marina, With Coast And Fisherman, Oil On Board, Rocky Coast, Late 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The antique paintings category, Sea Paintings proposes a Small Marina with Coast and Fisherman.  The work depicts a glimpse of a rocky coastline with two small boats and a fisherman...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

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...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Hanging Electric Lantern Signed Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare Form 19thc French Napoleon III Ruby Red Crystal Electrified Oil Lantern Signed by Baccarat. What makes this example very rare is the panel scenes of Birds/ Ducks/ Flying Ge...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

French Two-Door Fruitwood Buffet
Located in Woodbury, CT
Two drawers over two shaped and recessed panel doors are the traditional arrangement for buffets and this one doesn’t disappoint. Even more delightful is the fact that the scalloped ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fruitwood

Magnificent Pair of 19th Century French Doors
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent pair of 19th century French doors.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Marquetry Table
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a stunning Napoleon III Style, Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Marquetry table, with a flip top that turns it into a games table with compartment inside. Most probably Engli...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Pietra Dura Pedestal
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and good quality 19th Century French ebonized Pietra dura inlaid pedestal with wonderful gilded ormolu scrolling foliate mounts, brass stringing. The central panel having carved precious...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon
Located in New York, NY
A monumental French patinated bronze bust of William Shakespeare, after Houdon, by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870. Masterfully and realistically sculpted in solid bronze, this...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Fine French Oval Giltwood Mirror with Cherubs on the Top
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century oval mirror of Napoleon III period. Carved wood, covered with gesso and gold leaf finish. This piece has beautiful ornaments and couple of cherubs on the top and it wear...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Complete "Cave à Liqueur"
Located in Dallas, TX
Create a bar area with this elegant antique cave à liqueur. Created in France circa 1870 and built of bronze with floral decor in each corner, the decorative liquor box stands on cur...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Ebonised Boulle Ormolu Desk Cabinet Bonheur du Jour Kunst Mobel Denmark
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Napoleon III French style ebonzied Boulle & ormolu Bonheur du Jour by Nordisk Kunst & Mobel-Etablissement, Copenhagen Denmark, 1903. In remarkable condition. Thi...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

French Gilded & Champleve Clock Garniture
Located in Newark, England
Fine French late 19th century three-piece clock garniture comprising of a pair of candle sticks and clock in a matching set. The garniture boldly cast with rococo influence in the Lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Jewelry box Napoleon III
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jewelry box Napoleon III Materials gilt bronze and ceramics Origin France Circa 1880 No Restorations Excellent condition Materials gilt bronze and ceramics ALL CERAMIC PLATES ARE PER...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Enamel Miniature Dollhouse Furniture
Located in London, GB
Enamel Dollhouse furniture, consists of table, settee and four chairs, decorated with single figures and romantic scenes.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

Pair of Terracotta Urnes Vases castle , spain XIXs
Located in La xara, VC
This exceptional Pair of Urnes Vases second parts of the XIXs , Provenance Castle Near the district of Biarritz ! 1. Historical and cultural signifi...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Terracotta

Pair of Ceramic Columns, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of ceramic columns, late 19th century Pair of ceramic columns, imitation Griotte marble, late 19th century. H: 99 cm, d max: 45 cm, d min: 28.5 cm.  
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

ANTIQUE FRENCH DUCK EGG BLUE HAND PAiNTED ORNATELY DECORATED BED FRAME IN OAK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French Duck Egg Blue hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame Please note th...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

Large French Carved Crested Chateaux Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Carved Crested Chateaux Wall Mirror An Enormous French Carved Walnut Mirror, it comes from a Manoir House in France where it was set halfway up the main staircase. Th...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

Exceptional Carved Giltwood Mirror, France, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
An important carved and gilded wood mirror, with a very fine decoration made of flower garlands wrapped around the moulded frame, sculpted with acanthus leaves. A large foliate shell...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Napoleon III Credenza Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th century French Napoleon III Boulle inlaid ebonized marble-top side cabinet. Large single door, gilt bronze mounts, fluted columns, and shelves o...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Carved Cushion Wall Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
19th century wonderfully hand carved cushion mirror which came out of the grand house Locksley Hall in Staffordshire. The outer frame is hand carved and has a glorious pattern of le...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

Napoleon III French Travel Fall Front Desk in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s
Located in Huntington, NY
Napoleon III French travel fall front desk in rosewood and boxwood veneer 1860s. With inset leather fall front. Small compartment in top. Cut outs to interior for ink wells & paper organizing...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Copenhagen Porcelain Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Copenhagen porcelain sculpture, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period Copenhagen porcelain sculpture, 19th century. H: 19cm, W: 20cm, D: 19cm
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19th Century Danish Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Bronze Sculpture of a Helmeted Woman Surrounded by Cherubs, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of a helmeted woman surrounded by cherubs, Napoleon III period, 19th century. A bronze sculpture with a brown patina resting on a marble base, from the Napoleon III...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Armchair in Deep Blue Velvet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Napoleon III armchair from the 19th century showcases timeless French elegance and craftsmanship. Recently reupholstered in a sumptuous deep blue velvet, it retains it...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass
Located in Kastrup, DK
Very beautiful Napoleon III table made in Boulle marquetry inlay with brass, red tortoiseshell and ornamentation of gilt bronzes. Ebonised wood. 1 drawer. France, circa 1860.   
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Painting, Young Woman Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas, XIX Century
Located in Breganze, VI
This is a antique portrait artwork, antique portraits proposes a young woman elegantly dressed, Oil painting on canvas, of the 19th century. French ancient painting. XIXcentury.  ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

Napoleon III Style French Lamp In Hand-Painted Opaline Glass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Pleasi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

An Gilt Bronze and Chased Cartel, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An gilt bronze and chased cartel, 19th century, Napoleon III period. An gilt bronze cartel from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, decorated with a knot and a cornucopia. H: 89...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and refined Louis XV poudreuse or dressing table made in Napoleon III-era France, mid-19th century. It presents extraordinary marquetry of good invoice; different woods are used for the ornaments, both polygonal and floral. This light dressing table...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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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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