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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
Venetian Sunset – Oil Painting in Carved Giltwood Frame, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A stunning 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a romantic Venetian harbor at sunset, painted in the classical tradition of European landscape art. This atmospheric composition captu...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

19thc French Purple Double Rope Twist Floral Enamel Wall Sconce Attrib. Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Well how to explain this treasure. Mid 19thc French Purple Double Arm Wall Sconce Attributed to Baccarat France, Heavy steel back which cups the double arm holder. There is a purple ...
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Art Glass

Pair of French 1850s Aubusson Floral Tapestries with Rinceaux Arabesques
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Napoleon III period Aubusson tapestries from the mid-19th century depicting rinceaux surrounding a floral decor. Woven in the famous Aubusson Manufacture located in central France during the 1850s, each of this pair of wall tapestries...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tapestry

Set Of 10 Plates And 2 Fruit Bowls In Ruby Glass, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Set of 10 plates and 2 fruit bowls in Ruby-colored glass, and a gold-painted decoration Plates in perfect condition, a tiny chip on one of the bowls; wear to the gilding late 19th ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass

19thc French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Chandelier Florals & Scrolls
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Lovely 19thc French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Chandelier. Gilt bronze scrolls and floral detail. Nice exta special fixture.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Black Lacquered Humidor on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This outstanding showpiece has been meticulously crafted and then coated in a rich, thick, ebony lacquer. Numerous classic design elements include the broken pediment above a single...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Style Wingback Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Mid-20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany, Cotton

Napoleon III Style Wingback Chairs Pair
Napoleon III Style Wingback Chairs Pair
$2,771 Sale Price / set
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Napolean III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century French Napoleonic Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exquisite late 19th-century French chandelier in the Napoleonic style, crafted circa 1880. This elegant fixture features a gilt-painted tole frame with four scrolling arms, each a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal, Wire

19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs W/ Golden Yellow Velvet - a Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of 19th-century French Napoleon III armchairs, sourced in Provence. Handcrafted from solid wood, each chair features an elegant Crapaud oval-back frame, graceful scrol...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet, Wood, Maple

A Pair of French Hand Blown Slice Cut Crystal Flutes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French cut crystal stemmed flutes. The cutting style around the top is thumbprint while the body is slice cut. This pair would service well as toasting glasses...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pupil suitcase in pine. This kind of suit case was used by the boarding students to transport their school equipment. In the style of Napoleon III Shipping: L 39,5 P17 ...
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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

Large Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase By Manufature Nationale Sèvres, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A cobalt blue porcelain mounted ormolu vase from Sèvres with gilded bronze stands, decorated with Rococo gold enamel florals and polychrome floral swirls, gallant decoration in the c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Portrait Of A Gentleman And His Dog (h160cm), Framed Hst, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large portrait of a gentleman in a frock coat, posing with his dog Oil on canvas, framed, unsigned but done with great talent, mid-19th century Canvas not relined, old repainting -...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paint

19th Century Continental Interior Scene Oil on Canvas Painting by Ritta Boemm
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Continental interior scene oil on canvas painting by Ritta Boemm. This charming interior shot depicts a room with a chair, Persian carpet and vitrine with a collection w...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Square Table Frame White and Blue Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square table frame for round photos diameter cm. 7, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone fired enamels on guillochè, with bord...
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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 19th Century French Utzschneider & Cie Sarreguemines Pitcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very rare early 19th century French Utzschneider & Cie Sarreguemines Pitcher….Fleurus. Pattern. The pitcher is a classical French Sarreguemines piece of pottery, from circa 1830. This is an early piece of French transferware...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

Reupholstered Napoleon III Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This bergere chair is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. It has undergone a comprehensive restoration in terms of its seating and padding to enhance its comfort and functionality. The addi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Textile, Wood

19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Cage Ruby Red & Clear Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1890 French Napoleon III Bronze Cage with Red and Clear Cut Crystal Adornment. Beautiful amethyst and Ruby Red Crystal. Spectacular!
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

Silver-plated Metal Tray, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oval-shaped silver-plated metal tray with ball handles, decorated with leaves and garlands Traces of use, scratches and light knocks. 20th century. 77 x 49.5 cm
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20th Century European Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

19thc Antique Monumental Asian Carved Wood Sculpture - A Carved Tree - Chinoise
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Huge Monumental 19thc Asian Japanes Carved Woor 1/2 Tree Sculpture of Asian Scenes in Full Relief. This was rendered from a huge hollowed out tree. One sculpture against one tree. Am...
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1890s Japanese Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Carrier-belleuse, Cigale, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
"Cigale" large bronze with brown patina of a mandolin player, leaning against a wall This sculpture is titled and signed A Carrier-Belleuse Beautiful patina and good quality of wor...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Smoker Set in Red Glazed Earthenware 19th Napoleon III, De Bruyn Fives
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Five-piece smoker set. Four pots including a covered tobacco pot and a red faience tray which has a floral pattern. Very nice enamelled earthenware work. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

French Napoleon III Black Centre Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A French Napoleon III serpentine console table or salon table in ebonized wood with elaborate and fine ormolu details. Four cabriolet legs, each leg decorated with an ormolu mount of...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon III 'Dancers' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Iron

Pair of French Baluster Shaped Opaline Glass Vases Attributed to "Baccarat"
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French baluster shaped green opaline glass vases, finely modeled with repose leaves and flowers, attributed to "Baccarat" French, circa 1860.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Bronze Study by Charles Virion a Figural Study of a Pheasant Family and a Snail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Study in Bronze of a family of pheasants surrounding a snail, signed with foundry mark. Charles Louis Eugène Virion (1865-1946) was a no...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Napoleon III lamps. Pair of engine turned period brass lamps previously converted from oil to electric on black bases; newly rewired with blac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Venetian Mirror In Blue And Colourless Murano Glass
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Mirror In Blue And Colourless Murano Glass
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Soest, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of wrought iron, cast iron and brass....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Soest, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs and shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron with brass handles. The set is in a go...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Antique Marine Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A dynamic 19th-century French marine oil painting depicting traditional fishing boats returning to shore through choppy coastal waters. This evocative seascape, likely painted along ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Porcelain Plant Pot from Desvres, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain plant pot from Desvres, 20th century, Napoleon III style. Porcelain plant pot from Desvres in the Napoleon III style, 20th century. H: 45 cm, W: 59 cm, D: 39 cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Silver-Plated Cake Server, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver-plated cake server, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Beautiful 19th-century cake server from the Napoleon III period, made of silver-plated metal. H: 8.5 cm, L: 36 cm, D: 2...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

19th Century Ormolu Bronze Antique Candlestick Holders with Putti
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of antique candlestick holders crafted of beautiful ormolu or gilt bronze. They feature a figure of a child standing on a ribbed cylind...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The date of producti...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Pedestal Table, Marble Top, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pedestal table, marble top, 19th century. A round pedestal table with chased and gilt bronze ornamentation, marble top, doe foot, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Height: 75cm. D...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Marble Paperweight with Fruits, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
2 white marble paperweights with tinted marble fruit, Italian work from the 19th century Small chips Height 8.5cm 10x17cm.
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Medici Shaped Opaline Lamps, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Napoleon III style Medici shaped opaline lamps with gilt bronze mounts, early 20th century. h: 39cm, d: 15cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Bronze, Porcelain and Granite, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps with cherubs in patinated bronze, porcelain and granite, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period patinated bronze, porcelai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Granite, Bronze

Old Master Paintings, Paintings With Venice, View Of Venice, Oil On Canvas, Late 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The antique paintings category, Landscape Paintings proposes a Glimpse of Venice with gondola and gondolier in a Venetian canal.  The work depicts a moment of daily life in Venice, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Ormolu Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French mid 19th century Napoleon III period ebony and ormolu mirror. The ebony rectangular frame has beveled mirror inserts decorated by scrolled Églomisé floral designs, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Clarence Chairs by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Clarence Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier is a timeless piece inspired by the classic Napoleon III design. These side chairs are made to order, allowing customers to provide the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Furniture

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Linen

Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 19th century. The firm partici...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Pair Of Large Bronze And Marble Cassolettes, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large green marble cassolettes with rich gilt bronze ornamentation: knots, garlands of flowers and leaves, putti raising their arms towards the flame on the lid (socket) Aft...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

1870 Antique French Pair of Napoleon III Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III pair of bronze and ormolu candleholders, superb quality for the six branches of grand design with acanthus motif supported by a center...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Style Gilt Wood Knot Base Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fantastic and very decorative French Pouf Ottoman with an intricate Gilt Wood Knotted Rope base. With good size and a high Cushion custom upholstered in a William Morris type Leaf ...
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20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th-century French Napoleon III period fireplace set. The tool set consists of thongs, a shovel and a stand. It is made of wrought iron and cast iron with brass details. The set is ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains
Located in Oirlo, LI
Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains, A Rare Specimen Additional information: Dimensions: 5 W x 5 D x 4 H cm Period o...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Art Glass

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

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Beautiful Napoleon III Antique French Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful French Napoleon III Antique Stone Fireplace Surround. Elegant timeless color to blend in a cozy moody interior or to have a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Stone

French Napoleon III 1870s Walnut Guéridon Side Table with Lyre Base and Tray Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period walnut guéridon side table from the third quarter of the 19th century, with circular tray top, single drawer and lyre-shaped base. Born in France at the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

18th/19th Century Giltwood French Napoleon III Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mirror, having a rectangular mirror plate in carved giltwood frame, its molded border, surrounded by fluting, and framed in out-carved anthemion and scrollwork.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique French Louis-Philippe Mirror, Black & Silvered Patinated, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French black and silvered wood wall mirror in the spirit of Napoleon III style. Louis Philippe style shape antique frame, re-silvered with leaf, decorated with scrollls fol...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Leaf

19th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Centre Table by Luigi and Angiolo Falcini
By Luigi and Angelo Falcini
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Centre Table by Luigi and Angiolo Falcini This valuable center table in rosewood veneer and inlaid, was ma...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Tilt-Top Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century tilt-top table.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair Of French Champlevé Inkwell, (Napoleon III)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of inkwell: - A 19th century french champlevé enameled gilt bronze ornate with colorful blue, green, yellow inkwell, enameling over the bronze base in a Sevres style decor wit...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French Napoleon III Style Gilt Wall Mirror, Crown Crest This is a very attract
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Napoleon III Style Gilt Wall Mirror, Crown Crest This is a very attractive piece, the mirror has a 3.5” gilt frame edged with swags and a crown in the centre at the top of t...
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Mid-20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century Carved Oak Dessert Buffet From France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak dessert buffet from France. On the top there is a glorious hand carved backsplash and four hand carved crown finials. There are three shelves, all with carved front ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

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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