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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
Félix Optat Milet, Large enamelled dish on a gold background, 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful dish with a gold background and flower decoration signed “Milet Sèvres” was made by Félix Optat Milet in polychrome enamelled ceramic and gold background. It is treate...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century Liqueur Cellar
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little liqueur cellar from the second half of the 19th century with orientalist inspiration. Small elephant resting on a base. On its back a small barrel which must have conta...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass

19th Century Dutch Polished Steel Blow Poker
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century Dutch Napoleon III blow poker. The blow poke is made of polished steel. It is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Steel

19th Century French Oak Turned Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak stool from France. The seat has a wide molded edge, surrounding a banded seat with a handle I the center for easy portability. The seat measures 12.88 inches x 12....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Octagonal Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak side table from France with an octagonal shaped top. The top has a carved decorated band inside a beveled and carved decorated edge. The top follows down to a lovely...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

Magnificent commodes Napoleon III marquetry inlaid, ormolu bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful Napoleon !!! chest of drawers in marquetry inlaid and ormolu bronze with marble top. It has three drawers on the front ,the bronze falls on the side are magnificent ,i...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

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

French Jewelry Box with Sevres-Style Porcelain Mounts in a Walnut Case
Located in Houston, TX
Walnut veneered case with ebonized trim and set with Sevres-style polychrome plaques decorated With children and trophies, set into brass bezels, the interior fitted as a jewelry box.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain, Walnut

Napoleon III Dresden Plates Donath Co End 19th Century
Located in Uppsala , SE
Two Antique Dresden porcelain dessert or salad plates from the end of 19th century, featuring hand-painted floral motifs and a gold-trimmed, scalloped edge. Origin: Dresden,Donath ...
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1890s German Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Large French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set consisting of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition and are fu...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Set of 12 Small Spoons in a Case, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 12 small spoons in a case, 20th century. Set of 12 Napoleon III style silver plated teaspoons in their box. Case: H: 4.5cm, W: 17cm, D: 11cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Silver-Plated Decanter, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Early 20th century silver-plated decanter, Napoleon III style. Early 20th century silver-plated metal decanter, Napoleon III style. H: 32cm, W: 19cm, D: 13cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

Gilt bronze putti candlesticks in the style of Henri Picard, 19th
Located in Paris, FR
This pair of 19th-century gilt and chiseled bronze candlesticks is a true testament to the refined and decorative art of the period. The bases of the candlesticks feature twisting cr...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze Dore Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore 18 arm chandelier with winged figures.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Bookcase Stamped Sormani
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb bookcase with central projection in mahogany and rosewood marquetry, opening three doors including a large one in the center presenting a magnificent marquetry decoration comp...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1890 Bergere Armchairs & Matching Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original circa 1890 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs with matching occasional table These chairs come with ...
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1890s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

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

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Wrought Iron

Antique French White Napoleon III Porcelain Carving Platter
Located in New York, NY
Heavy 19th century French white carving platter with sauce bowl and gravy tree. This is in immaculate condition, no chips, cracks, crazing or stains.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, Flowers of Dahlias, Oil on Wood
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, Still Life with Bouquet of Dahlias flowers proposed here is an oil painting on wood of the Nineteenth Century. It also has a wood frame.  T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Vilnius, LT
French antique Napoleon III vitrine cabinet is after renovation. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and bronze details. Inside there are two glass shelves. Side parts are with perfe...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

Antique Polished Brass French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set made of polished brass. The tool set consists of a stand and two fireplace tools. The condition is good.   
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Antique Polished Brass French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set made of polished brass. The set is signed by 'Grandy Fils'. The tool set consists of a stand and two fireplace tools. The con...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Napoleon III Style 'Man' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of cast iron. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Opaline Vases
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of French opaline glass vases with very interesting molded tops. The vases have hand painted decorations of florals. Unique...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons. The andirons are made or wrought iron and have a natural brown patina.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1840
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great pleasure in hunt...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Paris Porcelain Pair of Vases "The Flowering", France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of white porcelain vases richly decorated with beautiful polychrome floral compositions and butterflies enhanced with gold on a blue background, framed by golden porce...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 4 of Turned & Carved Mahogany Burgundy Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Empire-style (2nd quarter 19th Century) mahogany side chairs with turned back rails, a central back burgundy leather upholstered panel and seat with decorative brass ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet, Styl Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
his elegant cabinet exemplifies the pinnacle of 19th-century French cabinetmaking, executed in the style of André-Charles Boulle, the renowned 17th-century master. The cabinet showca...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bentwood

Tropical Tales: Rare 19th-Century French Colonial Carved Coconut Flask
Located in New York, NY
This rare mid-19th-century French Colonial carved coconut bugbear flask is a remarkable artifact that highlights the ingenuity and craftsmanship of sailors, soldiers, or prisoners of...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Coconut

Exquisite Napoleon III Guéridon Pedestal Table, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Napoleon III Guéridon pedestal table, crafted in the 19th century, embodies the elegance and opulence of the era. Featuring a fluted wooden base, a captivating marble top, and...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

A Pair of Napoleon III Period Porcelain Covered Vases, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Napoleon III period porcelain covered vases, 19th century. A pair of Napoleon III period covered vases, 19th century, in porcelain, enamelled and gilded, decorated with bi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Flower painting, Peonies flower art, antique oil on canvas, XIX Century.
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, oil painting, floral vase painting which represents peonies. Beautiful paintings of red, yellow, pink, white, peonies. It also has a golden frame realised in the 1800s. The oil on canvas painting dates back to the nineteenth Century. This floral oil painting is signed Miriam Rocher (XIX-XX) french painter. Dated picture 1896.  The antique painting and the gilded frame in pure gold leaf are restored. The painter uses colors with great skill, entering the strand of the impressionist painters who made their debut in 1874 in Pariginello photographic studio of Félix Nadar. So, we can consider this Flower Painting, Peonies Flower Art...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

Sculpture of the Bust of Madame Récamier, Patinated Bronze, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of the bust of Madame Récamier, patinated bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III. Sculpture representing the bust of Madame Récamier in patinated bronze, Napoleon III period,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main co...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and large antique sugar bowl was crafted in France, circa 1870.; made of cut crystal and silver plated over copper, the dish sits on a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Copper

Pair Of Crystal And Bronze Candelabras From Baccarat
Located in Charmes, FR
pair of candelabras in cut crystal, gilt and silver bronzesigned by the house of Baccarat in good condition wear from use to the gilding and silvering due to cleaning
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Small Black and Grey Marble Obelisks, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of small black and grey marble obelisks in the Napoleon III style, 20th century. Pair of small Napoleon III style obelisks, 20th century, in black and grey marble. H: 40cm, W: ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Signed By Etienne Giraud In Lyon
Located in Charmes, FR
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights with two light arms decorated with a mascaron, mid-19th century, Regency style
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Fire dogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

Napoleon III Ormolu 5-Branch Candelabrum
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III Ormolu Five-Branch Candelabrum, circa 1870, each branch suspended with cut glass prisms, the low branches articulated, overall with grape and vine decoration. 22.5" H x ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Large French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Carved Overmantle Wall Mirror
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Large 19th Century French Napoleon III (1852-1870) Ebonised & Gilt Carved Overmantle Wall Mirror. An impressive example of grandeur, profusely covered in striking gilt detail and c...
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19th Century British Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror

Stunning Baccarat, Fire-Gilded Bronze Putto Candlestick, Napoleon III
Located in Rijssen, NL
Baccarat bronze chandelier bronze, fire-gilded, partially polished. Elaborately cut crystal glass. Two-armed shape, shaft as a standing putto on a glass base and plinth, this held w...
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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century. H: 12cm, W: 34c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: QUINA R:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid - 'EXT: QUINA R:' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Techniqu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare bronze statue of na Nymph and a clinging putto by famous French 19 Century sculptor Mathurin Moreau which was custom transformed into an oil lamp. The nymph is is holding al...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Antiques Simulating-Bamboo and Marble Jardinieres, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two rectangular jardinieres, the mounts in blackened wood simulating bamboo in the Archaic Chinese Taste. Each one features four marble plaques around each side. Each plaque is in a ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble

Pair of French Empire Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Empire-style (19/20th Century) bronze candlesticks with round base with fluted and decorative design supporting a tapered column (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Monumental French Napoleon III Carved Painted & Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century French painted and parcel gilt mirror with beautiful elements is realized in carved and giltwood. The style is Napoleon III, the frame is 19th century with a newer ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

View of Le Havre, France, Oil on Canvas Marine Painting, Signed Ed. Adam, 1904
Located in NICE, FR
Rare and highly desirable French marine painting, oil on canvas, signed Ed. Adam and dated 1904, by the celebrated maritime artist Édouard Adam (1847–1929). Édouard Adam was one of ...
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Early 1900s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

19th Century Clock Surmounted by a Globe, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century clock surmounted by a globe, Napoleon III period. 19th century clock, Napoleon III period, surmounted by a terrestrial globe, clock movement to be revised, does not wor...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Painted Porcelain and Gilded Bronze Bowl, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century bowl, Napoleon III period, in painted porcelain and gilded bronze, Louis XV style. H: 29cm, W: 46cm, D: 24cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880 White marble, bronze, and gilt. Two square baluster columns, crowned with a sloping roof, support ball feet and a recessed ba...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Jardinière or Cachepot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with inlaid veneers of maple and mahogany. Bronze-mounted with two handles, gallery and trim. Original zinc liner may not...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Zinc

19th Century French Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with inlaid veneers of burled walnut and mahogany. Bronze-mounted with two handles, gallery and bead trim. Zinc liner. Al...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Zinc

Regule Sculpture of Siegfried in the Napoleon III style, circa 1900.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Regule sculpture of Siegfried in the Napoleon III style, circa 1900. Double patina regule sculpture of Siegfried in the Napoleon III style, circa 1900. H: 89cm, W: 51cm, D: 23cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around 1890.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair mid-19th century French hand-forged wrought iron framed panels were painstakingly crafted by an obviously talented metal smith out of red-hot iron to create an artistic window accent that also happens to be exceedingly secure! Hand-forged during the Napoleon III Period which was the beginning of the heydays of the Belle Epoque, each panel is constructed using rivets which is difficult, tedious, and requires considerable skill, but results in a finished work that literally transcends time itself! The classically-inspired architecture of the works are undeniable, as is the subtle French touch in the elegant scrollwork and curvatures. Each is mounted in its original solid pine framework, and because they are hand-forged, are very slightly different in size which is only immediately apparent when they're placed right next to each other. Perfect for adding a timeless Old World touch to your interior or exterior decor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Period Armchair, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period armchair, 19th century. Napoleon III period armchair, 19th century, to reupholster, fabric stained, need to be reupholstered. H: 80cm, L: 88cm, D: 70cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric

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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