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
Pair of French Opaline Vases Baccarat and Bronze
By Baccarat
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Opaline vases with a bronze base + Japanese-style handles. Inside the vase has the original Baccarat stamp.
Excellent condition ( no cracks or breakages)
Measures:
H 31....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Violet Bohemian Crystal Bells, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of violet Bohemian crystal Bells, 19th century.
Pair of Bohemian crystal bells in purple with gold highlights, 19th century.
Measures: H: 26 cm, D:...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Stunning 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Jewelry Box in Burl Wood Chest
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Amazing French antique 19th century Napoleon III Jewelry box made from Burl Wood.
What an amazing look this polished burl wood made with high quality craftsmanship
This jewelry b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
Large Frame In Wood And Golden Stucco From The Napoleon III Period
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb frame in wood and gilded stucco with very generous friezes of pearls, stripes of heart, acanthus leaves and laurels.
Work from the 19th century, Napoleon III period
Dimensio...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Small Dish Hand Painted Enamel and Ormolu Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant small footed dish. Made of gilded bronze and enamel, hand painted. In good condition.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Exceptional Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Center Table, Attrib F. Linke
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional quality Louis XVI style French ormolu-mounted mahogany and leather coffee center table, attributed to Francois Linke, Paris, circa 1880.
With exceptional quality or...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Important Napoleon III Cylinder Secretary
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent and very imposing Napoleon III cylinder secretary made of burl walnut and solid walnut.
Mounted on plinths, it has eight drawers in f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Marvelous 19th Century French Antique Jewelry Box Napoleon III in Burl Wood
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous Napoleon III 19th century antique Jewelry box in Burl wood from France.
Impressive wood grain with slight curved edge on t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
French Napoleon III Style 'Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French fireback. Napoleon III style.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Napoleon III Marble Fireplace with Caryatids, Unique Creation, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful and original fireplace was made in the second half of the 19th century in Carrara marble.
Originally put in an appartement in Tarare, near Lyon in France, it is very ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fire fender. The fender is made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Napoleon III Style Carved Giltwood Rope Tassel Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Napoleon III style hand-carved giltwood rope and tassel wall mirror featuring a large bow finial on the crest. The thick nautical style ropes twist around the border ending...
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20th Century English Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
A pair of bronze and black marble cups, late 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of bronze and black marble cups,
signed on the terrace F. Barbedienne, late 19th century
H: 19 cm, D: 32 cm
ref 3295
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Violin Shaped Middle Table In Marquetry, Or Desk, Napoleon III Period
Located in NONANCOURT, FR
Richly table forming a desk, opening with a frieze drawer. Louis XV style work from the Napoleon III period with a very beautiful top decorated with foliage, flowers, birds in cartou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Victorian French Gold Gilded Bronze Putto and Flowers Candelabras on Marble Base
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique French gilt bronze candelabras Putto holding a bunch of flowers
Antique French gold gilded bronze 6 light Candelabra on a marble base - a pai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf
19th Century George Jacob Continental Brass Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare pair of Continental Mahogany and brass inlay upholstered side chairs attributed to the famous French cabinet maker Georges Jacob. Very firm, reupholstered seats with springs. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century George Jacob Continental Brass Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare pair of continental mahogany and brass inlay upholstered side chairs attributed to the famous French cabinet maker Georges Jacob. Very firm, reupholstered seats with springs. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century French Single Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century single chest of drawers with a banded top which has a beveled and carved decorated edge, following down to elegantly paneled sides over a scalloped skirt. The case has five drawers with hand carved...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback. The date of production, 1878, is cast in the fireback.
The fireback has a natural brown patina and can be made black/pewter upon request at no extra c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'the Pub' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a pub scene.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III period fire fender. The fender is made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Dramatic Napoleon III Ebonized and Dore Console
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Console with a dramatic and Stately presence. A classic serpentine Napoleon III console table, ebonized with elaborate and fine dore details. The top with an inlaid ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th century pair of Napoleon III floral marquetry cabinets with marble tops
Located in London, GB
A Striking Pair of Napoleon III Meubles d'Appui
The Marquetry attributed to Joseph Cremer
Constructed from tulipwood with inlay of various specimen woo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Large Sideboard Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large sideboard.
Napoleon III, 19th century, with boulle marquetry, in ebonized wood with bronze and tortoiseshell applications. Paneled central door, flanked by two glazed doors, l...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Napoleon III giltwood mirror. Featuring a lovely decorative pattern and a beaded inner border. A beaut...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Suite of Three Large Louis XV Style Armchairs in Carved Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful suite of three large Louis XV style armchairs in carved walnut.
Dossier à la reine.
Very comfortable seats.
French work from the Napoleon III period around 1850.
...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Napoleon III Period 'The Hunter' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a hunter.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Napoleon III Fireplace In Carrara Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Carrara marble fireplace, circa 1880 fireplace dimensions 77 x 110 cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century wall clock, diamond in shape, with rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. mother of pearl astral and filigree designs is inlaid in differently stained ma...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Louis XV Style Octagonal Mirror With Bronze Mounts
Located in Montreal, QC
This mirror has a bevelled plate surrounded by verre eglomisee angled panels so there is much sparkle and reflection.
The elaborate pierced bronze crest is centred by a stylized shel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Napoleon III 'Saint Marc and the Lion' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with Saint Marc and the Lion.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Charming Cherry Wood Side Table Napoleon III Period Good Condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming cherry wood side table
Napoleon III period
Good condition, patina of the tray to be reviewed.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair Napoleon III Period Glazed Faience Table Lamps with Bronze Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Napoleon III Period Glazed Faience table lamps with Bronze Bases will make a timeless style addition to any room, enhanced by the craftsmanship and quality of a bygone era! Two ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Officer's Armchair, Maison Pardon Paris, 19ème
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Rare officer's armchair signed by Maison Pardon in Paris, France 1820-1830. This armchair, originally used by Napoleon Bonaparte's officers, is made of riveted and welded metal. It h...
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1820s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th-Century Black Rosewood Liquor Case in the Style of Napoleon III
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Black Rosewood Liquor Case in the Style of Napoleon III
We present you this set (incomplete) composed of two decanters and eight glasses. All...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Napoleon III Period Fireside Chair, Fully Restored
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Napoleon III period fireside chair, fully restored
this chair has been recently restored.
if the fabric does not please there is just the fabric to ch...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Orange Square Table Framel French Empire Napoleon III Style Sterling Silver Enam
Located in Firenze, FI
Square table frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with edges in French Empire Napoleon III style. External cm. 18 x 18, internal c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of Red Guilloche Enamel & Ormolu Picture Frames
Located in London, GB
These frames of this high quality are extremely rare to find, they look just like real gold.
The enamel is bright and crisp on these early Napoleon III...
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1830s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Birdseye Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III birdseye maple chest of drawers with marble top, circa 1870. With an inset white Carrera marble top with canted corners bordered with mahogany moldings, 4 birdseye maple...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a lady.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fir...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century
Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century
Measures: H: 7 cm, W: 16 c...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique vase was created in France circa 1880 by "Porcelaine de Paris" factory. Round in shape with a long and wide neck, the colorful porcelain vessel is decorated with a hand painted outdoor scene featuring swan, lily pads and reed motifs. The decor is further embellished with gilt accents throughout, including around the rim. This tall fluted vase is in excellent condition, and adorns soft colors in the green, blue, and cream color palette, with gilt accents; it would make a nice addition on a table, mantle, or a console.
Porcelaine de Paris is a French porcelain manufacturing company, founded by Jean-Marx Clauss theApril 11, 1822. Jean-Marx Clauss wanted to draw inspiration from the great Parisian porcelain...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Porcelain
Bronze Animal, Signed E.Vrillard, Shepherd Dog in Invitation to Play Posture
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Charming animal bronze representing a shepherd's dog in a playful posture.
Very beautiful cast and chased, sublimated by a terrace of cherry red marble.
Period : End of 19th cent...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens Period Watercolour Picture Portrait
By Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful painting in gouache technique depicting a distinguished young lady.
The noblewoman presents a pose of rare elegance, with one hand resting on a planter and the other holding a closed fan.
The grace, period, style and quality all point to the production of a great artist from the Flemish area in the second half of the 19th century: Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Wood, Paper
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Gold Bronze & Marble Bouillotte Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French Napoleon III gold bronze and Marble Bouillotte table.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Brass Jardinière or Planter
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French brass Jardinière or planter.
Lovely antique French Napoleon III heavy weight brass jardiniere, planter or cachepot. This fantastic French planter is beautifully d...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & Verde Antico marble
Located in London, GB
A French ormolu and verde antico marble striking chariot clock, Circa mid 19th century.
The Clock is all original and still has it's important original ...
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1850s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
Fine French Napoleon III Lacquered Tilt-Top Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French 1880s black lacquered "burgauté" tilt-top table with a central painted floral motif surrounded by a mother of pearl inlay and gilded foliage.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Wood
19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with silver mounts. The interior is made of birdseed maple...
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1880s Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique French Mirror, Giltwood & Black Colors, circa 1860
Located in Paris, FR
Large French antique mirror, Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Antique frame, black and gilded to the leaf, with openwork shell and adorned ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Antique French Napoleon III 'Dancers' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III style fireback with two dancers.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Iron
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
19th Century French Napoleon IIII Patinated Zinc Bath Tub
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this decorative antique tub as a jardinière or a drink cooler! Crafted in France, circa 1880, and standing on a wood bottom, the oblong bathtub feature...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Napolian III Bedroom Suite, Late 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive good quality late 19th century French parquetry and marquetry inlaid bedroom suite. Comprising a large mirrored wardrobe, a pair of be...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Ormolu
Napoleon III Style Clock Made Out of Porcelain and Gilded Bronze
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful clock was made out of porcelain and gilded bronze during Napoleon III period. The porcelain dial indicates the hours with Roman numerals. It is decorated with gilded r...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
Antique gold leaf rectangular wall mirror, Italy 1850's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Antique gold Mirror, Italy 1850s.
A rare 19th century gold leaf rectangular mirror with classy refined frame.
The mirror is made of a soli...
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1850s Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Gold Leaf
19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Second Empire Period marble top buffet is a timeless example of the magnificent furnishings that emanated from France during t...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Marble, Bronze
Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, Flowers of Dahlias, Oil on Wood
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, Still Life with Bouquet of Dahlias flowers proposed here is an
oil painting on wood of the Nineteenth Century. It also has a wood frame.
T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Wood
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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