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
Antique French Napoleon III 'Dancers' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III period 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
Materials
Iron
Signed Three-Light Table Lamp by Baccarat, France 1920 in Opaline Glass & Bronze
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamp by Baccarat, made in France in the first quarter of the 11th century.
The lamp consist of a white opaline glass vase and a three light bronze hardware that scre...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Important Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century box, Napoleon III period, in Sèvres porcelain, enamelled and gilded, brass mount, decorated with a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Silver-plated Metal Tray, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rectangular silver-plated metal tray, with feet and handles, decorated with flowers and shells
Traces of use and light knocks.
20th century.
65 x 40cm.
Category
20th Century European Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal
$895 / item
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
Materials
Bronze
$13,230 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Pair of Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those wonderful large armchairs are richly carved and have been refinished. The fabric is cream velvet.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,840 / set
19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Napoleon III
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Aubusson rug, 19th century Napoleon III
Characteristic French Aubusson rug of the late Baroque style. Distinguished by an ivory background, a floral medallion, defined by sinuous Rococo scrolls with elegant ornamentation of flowers, floats majestically on this classical French Aubusson. handwoven by great tapestry artists...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,000 Sale Price
60% Off
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Mercury and Ceres' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. Mercury and Ceres celebrate the victory; in cooperation the god of commerce and go...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons. The andirons are made or wrought iron and have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Limoges Porcelain cup on a Gilt Bronze and Griotte Marble Base, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A Limoges porcelain bowl featuring vibrant floral motifs both inside and around the rim. The bowl is elegantly mounted on a deep red Griotte marble base, adorned with finely detailed...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
French 1850s Napoléon III Painted Tôle Two-Light Lamp with Cherub and Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period painted tôle two-light table lamp from the mid 19th century, with cherub and rose motifs. Created in France at the beginning of Emperor Napoléon III's re...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Tôle
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Agate Glass Tazza, French, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III gilt bronze and agate glass tazza.
French, circa 1870.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Landscape Mountain Painting, Sheep And Shepherds, Oil On Canvas, XIX
Located in Breganze, VI
This is a mountain landscape painting with sheep and shepherds. Antique oil on canvas painting. XIX century.
This oil painting on canvas has an origina...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas
$3,473 Sale Price
27% Off
Vintage Napoleon III Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair w/ Leopard Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Napoleon III Style Tufted Slipper Lounge Chair with Figural Chinoiserie and Leopard Print Fabric and Shapely Mahogany Legs. The fabric is believed to be Brunschwig & Fils. Ci...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Bronze Sculpture with Brown Patina by Mathurin Moreau, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture with brown patina by Mathurin Moreau, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bronze sculpture with brown patina by Mathurin Moreau, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
H...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis Napoleon III Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis Napoleon III style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century. Classical inlay decorates the front of the chest of drawers. Marble countertop in beige and pink.
Very good condition, after renova...
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1860s Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Paris Porcelain Botanical Dishes Hand -Painted by Feuillet, Circa 1850
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Paris porcelain botanical dishes shows a single exquisite plant with purple-pink flowers.
The dishes were hand-painted by Feuillet and re...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Limoges Porcelain Bowl with Green Bouquet of Roses and Underplate
By Limoges
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Limoges porcelain bowl from the late 19th century, with green bouquet of roses décor, petite gilt feet and matching underplate. Created by the AMR factory (Ancienne Manufact...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Fine Pair of 19th Century French Gilded and Painted Childrens Salon Chairs
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine pair of 19th Century French child's armchairs in the Napoleon X style.
With square backs inset with oval upholstered panela above swept arms, supported on vase shaped spi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Gilt Napoleon III Rectangular Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
A Gilt Napoleon III Rectangular Mirror
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte by Emile Pinedo, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte by Emile Pinedo, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bronze sculpture by Emile Pinedo from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, beautiful bro...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 1...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III 'd'Artagnan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with d'Artagnan. The best known hero of the Three Musketeers. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.
The fireback is made...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the arms of France. The coat of arms consists of a star (symbolizing prestige, honor, and patriotism), and leaves of the palm t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique French Ebonised Wood, Ormolu, Bronze and Marquetry Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French ebonised wood, ormolu, bronze and marquetry cabinets
French, Late 19th Century
Height 110cm, width 89cm, depth 41cm
A remarkable example of 19th century Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$82,689 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculpture by Christophe Fratin, Cigar Palm Tree, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture by Christophe Fratin, cigar palm tree, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Bronze sculpture by Christophe Fratin from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, beautiful brown...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Polychrome Painted and Ebonized 19th Century Napoleon III Pedestal Table
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
A beautiful pedestal table from the 1800s, this French table has a polychrome hand-painted and ebonized finish. The top, which has a chamfered edge, h...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Italian bedside tables in inlaid wood napoleon III style 1970s
Located in Cantù, IT
Pair of Italian napoleon III style nightstands 1970s
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Napoleon III 'Apollo with Lyre' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III period fireback with Apollo with his lyre. God of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music and joy. Also the saving God, both i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Napoleon III Flame Mahogany Center Table With Marble Top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III flame mahogany center table with marble top, circa 1850. With a gray and white Saint Anne's sandwich style marble top with grooved outer bands on the top, a flame mahoga...
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1850s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Bronze Candleholders, Greek Female Figures
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Bronze Candleholders, Greek Female Figures. Grand Tour or Napolean III style/ period
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900 Pair of Silver Metal Refreshers in the Style of Napoleon 3
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of silver-plated coolers, medicis-shaped vases, brand with horse-fish decor, circa 1900, good condition of use.
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1890s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the made circa 1900
Wrought iron firedogs
France
Good condition
Shipping:
52 / 28 / 44 cm 4 kg.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Framed Porcelain Plaque, Orientalist Work, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Framed porcelain plaque, Orientalist work, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Painted porcelain plaque, 19th century, Napoleon III period, Orientalist work.
Frame: H: 67cm, W: 41.5c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French 'Roman Scene' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a Roman scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition and does ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period Justice fireback. The personification of Justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Small Pedestal Table, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small pedestal table, Napoleon III style, 20th century.
Early 20th century pedestal table, Napoleon III style, wood and gilt bronze, marble top, Louis XVI style.
H: 56.5 cm, D: 50 cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell
FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s
Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with gilded bronze inkwells and sphinx.
48 x 23 cm Height 20.
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Sevres Style Figural Scenery Plaques Napolean III Style Bronze Mounted Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful, extremely elaborate Sevres style plaque encrusted and bronze mounted walnut table. The table is in good antique condition and features incredible porcelain plaqu...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,396 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Covered Vases in Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of covered vases in Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Pair of covered vases, 19th century, Napoleon III period, Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze.
H: 69 cm, W...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Parlor Chair with Nobilis Floral Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
1950s European Parlor Chair refurbished and done with a floral pattern from the firm Nobilis. This chair fits well with a wide array of settings.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Leather Trunk with Original Train Labels Paris to Chantilly, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique trunk, made of wicker, coated canvas, and with leather belts. Two train labels from a journey from Paris to Chantilly (city known for her castel and her royal stables)...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wicker, Wood
19th Century Napoleon III French Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Napoleon III vitrine, or display cabinet, made of solid and veneers of mahogany. Original blown glass paned door with...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Glass, Mahogany
Decorated French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The exceptionally decorated tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of cast iron. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
20th Century French Napoleon III Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century Napoleon III Style fireback with an unknown theme.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no e...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Zingara, Jb Clésinger-barbedienne & Collas, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Zingara, large bronze with brown patina by JB Clésinger, a large dancer richly dressed and adorned with jewels.
This sculpture was transformed into a lamp, removing the tambourin...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons, all made of polished brass. It is in a good condition and is fully fun...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene
Located in London, GB
Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) was one of the foremost animalier sculptors of the 19th Century, and achieved high distinction in the art of making small bron...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,961 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Napoleon III Mahogany and Bronze Bookcase, Circa 1850
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional French Napoleon III mahogany bookcase with ormolu trim and hardware, circa 1850. Made by hand to the highest level of craftsmanship – For those of you who appreciate fine...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Silver-plated Metal Tray, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oval shaped silver-plated metal tray, on feet and with handles, with floral decoration.
Traces of use and light knocks.
20th century.
76 x 52cm.
Category
20th Century European Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal
$895 / item
Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Napoleon and his horse. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. I...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Candlesticks of Ivy with Salamanders
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Gilt-Bronze “Salamander & Ivy” Candlesticks, Napoleon III period
Cast and finely chased in gilt bronze, each candlestick rises on a tripod of scrolling paw feet that s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ebonized Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Ebony Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat.
The sturdy wood frame, has the original ebony finish and has been reconstructed and reupholstered in Italian velvet by Pegg...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Hardwood
$746 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Updated Description: 19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace grate. Made of brass and and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet.
Good general condition, including velvet and padding.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Pearwood
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
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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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