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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
“Boulle” Marquetry Sideboard, Napoleon III period – Mid-19th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Elegant Napoleon III period entry-level piece of furniture featuring magnificent "Boulle" marquetry, named after Charles-André Boulle, master cabinetmaker to King Louis XIV, who made...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Salins-lès-Bains Rare French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set by Salins-lès-Bains, France, Late 19th Century. This exquisite and rare French art majolica asparagus set, crafted by Salins-lès-Bains in t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Amazing Secretary "À Abattant" Napoleon III French, 19th Century VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
AMAZING SECRETARY "À ABATTANT" NAPOLEON III French, 19th century in painted and gilded wood with bronze applications, interior with six drawers, l...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Monumental Napoleon III Crystal & Carrera Marble Cloche / Dome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Napoleon III Crystal and Carrera Marble Cloche or Dome France, Later 19th Century An extraordinary Monumental Napoleon III Crystal and Carrer...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Baccarat Blue Opaline Bubble Bath Bottle with Top Napoleon III Era
Located in Miami, FL
A large stunning French blue opaline glass bubble bath bottle dating from the 19th century. Unsigned Baccarat piece. Very attractive with vibrant colors. Overall good condition...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Porcelain Sided Mantel Clock in Four Glass Form
Located in London, GB
French Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain sided mantel clock in four glass form. The clock has fine jewelled porcelain panels on three sides including the full size dial. The porcelai...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Pate Sur Pate Celadon Porcelain Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
A good pair of antique French celadon and pate sur pate two handled bottle shaped vases. Each is finely cast with gilt bronze handles and bases. The technique of pate sur pate was p...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair French Side Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Wonderful pair of French Napoleon 111 side chairs, with turned ebony legs, newly upholstered in linen fabric, upholstered in the traditional methods, with deep bullion fringing, supe...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ebony

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony and brass inlaid desk. The oval shaped desk is raised by elegant slender circular tapered fluted legs with fine ormolu bo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Napoleon III Style Marble Top Walnut Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III style walnut cabinet, circa 1920's. With a square marble top with canted corners, a top drawer, the lower 5 drawer fronts with molded edges and wood knobs are a cabinet ...
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1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

French Signed Sevres Bronze Mounted Covered Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered Sevres porcelain covered urn with bronze mounts, decorated overall in a colorful floral design with gilded details, the lid wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century French Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 19th century French water pump fountain made by Louis Jonet. This large cast iron piece would have been mounted above a large stone trough to catch water. Reminiscent of t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Pair of French Ebony and Ormolu Vitrines, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French ebonized display cabinets, having classical gilded ormolu mounts. Adjustable glass shelves and mirror backs within, raised on plinth bases ...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

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

French Napoléon III Porcelain de Paris Plates with Floral Décor, Sold Separately
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Napoléon III period Porcelaine de Paris plates from the late 19th century, with floral décor. The plates are sold individually $145 each, the large platter is priced $225. Cre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique Napoleon III cast iron Andirons / Firedogs. The pair is in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Soest, 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

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Henri II Walnut End Table with Hexagonal Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Henri II Walnut End Table with Hexagonal Marble Top is a remarkable result of traditional French craftsmanship melded with Industrial Revolution ingenuity! Skillf...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

French 19th Century Pair of Pietra Dura Pedestals in the Manner of Befort Fils
Located in London, GB
A pair of pedestals in the manner of Befort Fils of Paris Constructed in bois noirci, dressed with gilt bronzes, and hardstone inlays; rising from incurved serpentine stepped bases, the inverted tapering columns having central hardstone panels...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Vases, Fitted As Lamps
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Vases, Fitted As Lamps. Attributed to Ferdinand Barbedienne. Designed in the Néo-Grec style with scrolled swan handles and body relie...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair Of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases, (19th Century), Jean Nast
By Nast
Located in Lisbon, PT
This exquisite pair of 19th century French porcelain vases features a striking royal cobalt blue glaze and a hand-painted yellow dress motif. Attributed to the Nast manufactory, this...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Large French Round Table, 19th Century, Fruitwood, 200 cm Diameter
Located in Madrid, ES
Large French round table, 19th century Hand-carved fruitwood Dimensions: 200 cm diameter (extended) x 76 cm height Exceptional French round table in solid fruitwood, dating from the...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fruitwood

Set of 12 Silver-Plated Teaspoons, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 12 silver-plated teaspoons, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Set of 12 teaspoons from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H: 4 cm, L: 18 cm, D: 14 cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

Pair of French Ottomans, Upholstered, Padded and Buttoned, Napoleon III Style
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of French ottomans, upholstered, padded and buttoned, with separate top cushions, Napoleon III Style, often referred to as "Le Style Rothschild...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Damask

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...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Ormolu and Blue Porcelain Four Seasons Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French ormolu and blue porcelain mantel clock. The blue porcelain with blue ground and decorated with baskets of flowers, fruit and doves, ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

French Porcelain and Bisque Mantel Clock by Miroy Freres, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain and Bisque pottery mantel clock with floral decoration and gilded garlands supporting a French Nobleman and his mistress. Beautifully decorated with an enamel dial and Roman numerals to the French eight day movement with outside countwheel strike signed ‘Miroy Freres...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century French Napoleon III Ormolu & White Marble Urns, circa 1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique Mid-19th century French Ormolu mounted on white marble urns on green marble bases. CONDITION In Great Condition - No Damage. Size Height: 36cm Width: 15.5cm Depth: ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Goldsmith Cardeilhac - Table Top 3 Cups In Sterling Silver And Crystal Nineteent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Table set formed by three cups in solid silver and cut crystal. The rockery-style tripod base with acanthus leaves and arabesque decoration supports a cut crystal cup. on each side a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Pair of French Ormolu Mounted White Marble Vases, Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Ormolu Mounted White Marble Vases, Circa 1900 Having ormolu mounts with rams head on either side if each urn shaped vase.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III Period Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a woman and a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a 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

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Antique French Double Overlay "Tulip" Form Opaline Glass Lusters
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and quite unusual pair of Antique French double overlay, white over apple green opaline glass cut and faceted Lusters, each further adorned ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Marble Bowl, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble bowl, 20th century, Napoleon III style. A 20th century grey marble bowl in the Napoleon III style. H: 24cm, D: 35cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

French Ebonized Burled Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase with Sevres Style Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, extremely ornate and intricately designed Napoleonic style writing desk with bookcase top. The desk is crafted of burled walnut, bronze and porcelain Sevres style f...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Lapparra - Vegetable Dish And Sauce Boat In Solid Silver Circa 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silver table set consisting of a vegetable dish and a sauce boat. Decor of gadroons and a Bérain engraving on a matte background. The handles of the vegetable dishes are rolled up. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Napoleon III Period Dressing Table, Attributed to Diehl
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III period dressing table, attributed to Diehl French, circa 1870 Measures: Height 78cm, width 50cm, depth 38cm This magnificent dressing table is crafted from dark woo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Porcelain Portrait, 19th Century Gilded Bronze Frame Signed A.Giroux
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of porcelain and enamelled portraits featuring a man and a woman of the 17th century. It is most likely a portrait of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Austria. The two porcelain m...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Tall cobalt blue Baccarat crystal vase, gilt ivy pattern, 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine tall Baccarat crystal vase, Napoléon III period, mid 19th century circa 1850. The pattern is known as the vase decorated with a molded ivy garland. It is listed in the a refer...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

Napoleon III Pair of Carved Sapele Wood Bedroom Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Particular pair of...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Sapele Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Style Terra Cotta Cherubin Central Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Napoleon III style, French terra cotta center piece fountain head featuring three cherubs sitting on a large dolphin or dauphin grotesque in different positions, in good c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Terracotta

Pair of Antique Opaline Glass Oil Lamps, Depicting Napoleon and Josephine, 1890
Located in Vienna, Austria
These French antique oil lamps are fitted with solid brass bases. Resting on the base are blue opaline glass elements. They are depicted with images of Napoleon and Josephine...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Old Original Engraving with soldiers characters France 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an engraving,black color. Representing Soldiers. It has been made in France in the 19th Century. With the collection stamp.
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Large 19th Century Berlin Rectangular KPM Porcelain Painted Framed Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large 19th century Berlin Rectangular K.P.M porcelain painted framed plaque Germany, circa 1880 Very well painted depicting a women draped in linens with two angels above h...
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1880s German Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique French 'Bacchante' Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Bacchante firedogs made of cast iron. Bacchante is the priestess of Bacchus, god of wine and vivid social gatherings. The andirons have a natural bro...
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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

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Carved Armchairs Newly Upholstered In Leather - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Deep-Red Distressed Italian Leather - Pair Antique pair of Napoleon III period armchairs with curly frame and armr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Leather, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Style Kingwood Vernis Martin Paul Sormani Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
Kingspilander on solid oakwood. High-rectangular, one-door, curved and three-sided glazed corpus. On curly feet scalloped out. Inside life with orig. Velvet covered and two entrances...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful early 20th century French Napoleon III Style fireside companion set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of brass. The set is in ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Large Opulent Cobalt Blue Porcelaine de Paris Vase
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This gorgeous large Paris porcelain vase is decorated with an exquisite palette of colours, its hand-painted polychrome floral medallions set against a background of the most vivid c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Alabaster Sculpture Bust of a Young Girl
Located in Paris, FR
Alabaster sculpture depicting the portrait of a young girl in the taste of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, (1824-1887). She is wearing a striped garment decorated with a butterfly th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Alabaster

Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Side Cabinets
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry side cabinets. Each cabinet having an eared rectangular marble top above a frieze and doors finely inlaid with elaborate foliate ma...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century Ornate Wall Mirror Gold Frame, Gilded, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century ornate wall mirror gold frame, gilded, circa 1870 Mirror framed with an ornate baroque frame. Frame completely set in gold. A time...
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1870s German Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, stained Pine, brass, ormolu and Tortoiseshell étagère bookcase. The bookcase is raised by a straight base with a beautif...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Near Pair of Mahogany Consoles Dessertes by Maison Grohé, French, circa 1860
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A near pair of mahogany consoles Dessertes with exceptional gilt bronze Ram’s Head Mounts, by Maison Grohé. Stamped ‘GROHÉ / A PARIS’. Grohé, Guill...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French plate, enameled barbotine Birds in vine Some very light chips on the edges of the plate (please see photo). Comes with the plate holder if you want to hang it on the wall. Goo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

Italian Comini & Modonutti Carved Knotted Rope Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Napoleon III style dining chairs. Featured in a solid wood with a light white washed wood finish. Each having frames carved to resemble rope, with knots on arms and above eac...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Christofle Silver Plated Menagère in its Box.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christofle silver plated menagère in its box. Christofle silver-plated menagère, box, silver-plated dinner services by Christofle, Napoleon III style, 20th century. 12 forks 12 spoo...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

Antique French Garden Folding Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Say it with style with this set of 4 antique French folding bistro style dining chairs. Leave them out or fold them up to save space. Great dinin...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

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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