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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
Pair of Armchairs Napoleon III, Completely Redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs Napoleon III, completely redone. Another different pair but with the same fabric is also on sale.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

19th Century German Napoleon III 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century German Napoleon II period fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition, no cr...
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19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris Teapot with Pure Gold Decorations
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. Beaut...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Marble, Ormolu and Bronze Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period black Belgian marble, ormolu and patinated bronze garniture set. The three pi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Writing Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak writing table from France with a beveled edge around the top, following down to paneled sides and hand carved and scalloped aprons. The front of the table contains t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

Antique French Inlaid Napoleon III Side Table / Vanity 19th Century Marquetry
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A very nice Napoleon III side table inlaid with marquetry 1860-1870. Standing on curved and blackened legs with connecting platform. The beautiful instrumental inlaid top and flora...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Copper

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wooden Column
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful French Napoleon III black painted wooden column. Ideal to show a sculpture. Good condition and quality.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This mantel clock is crafted in a neoclassical style of the Napoleon III period (1824-1830). The mantel clock’s pedestal is made from turquoise malachite and golden ormolu. Malachit ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze

F Brillaud, Pair of Paintings, Hunting Scenes, XIXth Century
By François Eugène Brillaud
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of framed paintings (oil on canvas) representing for one the departure for the hunt and for the other the picnic of the hunters (probably Vendée) These 2 paintings are signed by the Vendéen artist François Brillaud (1846-1916 ): son of grocers, he produced in 1897 a copy of the baptism of Christ after Francesco Albani which he presented to the general council of Vendée and earned him the award of a study pension for fine arts in Paris . There will be Jules Breton...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

Wall Plaque Sculpture Medallion Woman Figure Signed B. Feinberg, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta woman figure medallion, wall plaque Signed by Bernanowitch Hirsch Feinberg, Russian artist with an international carrier between Good condition with good patina due to ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Terracotta

Napoléon III Console Marquetery Game Table, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
19th Napoleon III console marquetry game table with folding and rotating tabletop with inlaid foliage decoration of acanthus leaves, griffins, mascarons and snakes, ebonized legs and...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clock in gilt and patinated bronze, period Napoleon III, 19th century. Good working condition Measures: H: 38 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 8 cm.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Box Sevres Porcelain Romantic Scene
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain romantic scene box napoleon III style Origin france hand painted 19th century circa 1890 with no stamp perfect condition.
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1890s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Dutch Brass Log Holder, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century Dutch Napoleon III log basket. The firewood basket is made of brass and has a wrought iron handle. The log holder is in a good condition and is fully functional. The tot...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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

Pair of French 19th Century Dore and Patinated Bronze Handled Tazzas w/ Putti
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period patinated and dore bronze tazzas/centerpieces. Each circular tazza top is beautifully patinated and further decorated with...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Putti and Marble Centerpiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze putti and marble centerpiece The centerpiece stands on a triangular, fluted base with arched feet; on th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Fleisner, Pair of Drawings, Couple of Young People, circa 1842
By Andreas Fleisner
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of drawings framed in a gilded wooden frame: these are portraits of a young seated couple. Each drawing is signed A Fleisner (1807-1876) and d...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Baccarat Large Pair of Vases. Opaline Glass 'Vase De Fantasie'
Located in Skanninge, SE
A beautiful pair of antique opaline glass Baccarat vases "Vases de Fantaisie". Made by Baccarat in France between 1845-1870. White molded opaline glass with gilding. Good conditi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Ibex, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely inkwell in gilded bronze surmounted by an ibex. This inkwell opens with its interior complete and in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Napoléon III 1850s Oil on Canvas Framed Painting with Bird and Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period oil on canvas painting from the mid 19th century, with bird and roses in giltwood frame. Created in France at the beginning of emperor Napoléon III's rei...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III three-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 fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Napoleon III period cabinets in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Napoleon III period cabinets in Boulle marquetry with rich gilt bronze decoration. Black marble tops. Two interior shelves. Complete with keys. Measures: Length : 80 Heig...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

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.  
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Napoleon III Period Bronze Ewer
Located in Dallas, TX
A Napoleon III period large ewer in bronze. This is a large vase in gilded bronze, finely decorated in every detail with handle, cherubs and drunken satyr Bacchus figures in relief and further embellished with two winged cherubs on the side holding a shield with relief head of a lion...
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Early 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Canton Porcelain and Bronze Lamps, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Canton porcelain lamps, with a motif of flowers, leaves and small birds. Frame in gilded and chiseled bronze. Openwork circular base. Handles adorned with muzzle heads. ! T...
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1880s Chinese Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Tole Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique oval tole tray was crafted in France, circa 1870, the colorful platter with side handles, features an oval center medallion with coastline scene, cliffs, trees, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tôle

2 Napoleon III Low Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III low chairs, France, 1850s. Price is for 1 2 are available
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Napoleon III Pair of Straw Chairs, France 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Very charming wood and straw Napoleon III pair of straw chairs, low seating, in a good condition. France 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Straw

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Huntsman with His Hounds Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene, 1869
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning large Huntsman with his hounds bronze sculpture by PJ Mene 1869. This is a large sculpture weighing over 175 lbs. It featur...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Asian Napoleon III Period Iron Wood and Brass Opium Pipe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Asian Napoleon III period blackened iron wood and gilded brass opium pipe. Dragon head on the top. Asian scripts on the wood. Very nice quality and condition.
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1870s Chinese Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Engraving, under Glass, Representing an Elegant Front and Back
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century engraving, under glass, representing an elegant front and back Measures: W 31cm, D 21cm, H 5cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Mantel Clock, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Antique late 19th c. French mantel clock crafted in Louis XVI style richly ornamented with ormolu flower garlands, bows and beaded lines all around the clock’s case. The main feature of this mantel clock is two putti figures reading a book made with brown patinated bronze sitting on a gilded rock-like ground with acanthus leaves. Putti are nude child...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Impressive Pair of Napoléon III Torcheres by Goelzer and and Poumaroux
By GOELZER POUMAROUX (1816-1881)
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Impressive Pair of Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Figural Torcheres by Goelzer and Poumaroux, Paris. Signed to the plinths ‘A. GOELZER & POUMAROUX, PARIS’. These impressive chas...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular French Napoleon III Second Empire period (1852-1870) magnificently decorated ebonized wood writing table. Exceptionally fine quali...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Barley twist armoire was crafted by master artisans from solid, old-growth indigenous oak during the Napoleon III ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

Four Light French Napoleon III Horse Chandelier
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Canton, MA
Four light French gasolier, Napoleon III style. Exceptional brass castings of horses, original beaded crystal chains. electrified. C. 1900 In the style of Percier and Fontaine...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Majestic 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candelabras and Clock Garniture
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful imperial antique french gilt bronze garniture with clock and a pair of candelabras very finely hand worked with nice floral design and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Gilt Mirror Medaillon Napoleon III
Located in palm beach, FL
Pretty mirror in gilded wood of Napoleon 3 era. Mirror in the shape of a medallion has foliage and ribbon on the corners. Around the oval mercury mirror, friezes richly garnished wit...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood

19th Century Dutch Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century Dutch Napoleon III period fireplace trammel. The trammel is made of wrought iron, with polished brass and a wooden handle. The tramm...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian Napoleon Green an Gold Mirror 1800's
Located in Milano, IT
Napoleon mirror Italian 1800's Palladian top carved and gilded with shell and acanthus leaf scrolls and painted green and decorated with gold friezes.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of Candelabra 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Warsaw, PL
These finely cast 19th-century figural candelabras were made from gilded and burnished bronze, each mounted on Belgian black marble bases and signed by Charles Cumberworth. The sculptures are modelled after African villagers. The female figure is wearing a headwrap and loose dress...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris Chocolate Teapot with Pure Gold Decorations
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. Choco...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Prussian Fireplace in Sarreguemines Earthenware, France End of the 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Prussian fireplace in Sarreguemines enameled earthenware, with enamelled decoration of flowers, arabesques and lion's muzzle. With a hearth base made of cast iron. The w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron

19th Century French Blue Opaline Glass Oil Lantern, Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue opaline glass oil lantern, lamp was the decorative way to light up your home before the advent of electric lighting! This French antique oil lantern...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

20th Century Empire Style Napoleonic Swan Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Napoleonic pavilion armchair in Empire style. Very exact fine-carved sculpture made of solid, blackened beechwood. Poliment gold-plated. Scratched frame on plastically carved legs e...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

French 1850s Napoléon III Green Painted Tôle Table Lamp with Garland Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period green painted tôle table lamp from the mid-19th century, with two lights, bobèches and garlands. Created in France at the beginning of emperor Napoléon I...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tôle

Napoleon III Pair of Marble Cassolettes Sanguine and Verde Alpi
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. Parti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

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

Set of 12 Talking Plates, French Military Signed by Creil Montereau 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing complete set of 12 talking plates showing each one a different and incredible situations in the French military life by the 19th century. Bea...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

Napoleon III Parquetry Card Table by Sormani
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III parquetry card table by Sormani, the shaped hinged top with ormolu ribbon and bead guilloche edging, decorated overall in kingwood, tulipwood and satinwood diamond tre...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

2 Napoleon III Chairs, France, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Napoleon III armchairs, France, circa 1930.    
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Late 19th century neoclassical style clock crafted from gilt bronze with The malachite clock case is supported by ormolu toupie feet, which were very common in that period of time.Th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze

Antique Carved Napoleon III Pedestal Table with Breccia Marble Top
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning and grand antique carved Napoleon III pedestal with Breccia marble top. Ornately hand carved and gilded, this large statement piece is sure to make an impact. 12" diameter...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

19th Century French Renaissance Style Bronze Oil Pendant Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Renaissance style 19th century oil lamp. Designed. I have two candleholders, each 3 candles. In the center the oil lamp unit. With a green glass shade with bronze crown. The frame is...
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Late 19th Century 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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