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
Napoleon III Mahogany Display Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An attractive and unusual Napoleon III mahogany display table, the rectangular top surmounted by a shaped glazed panel which opens to allow acce...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Napoleon III 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III Paris porcelain vase from the second half of the 19th century with floral décor and parcel-gilt accents. Born in France during the ever changing 19th century, this porcelain vase features an exquisite décor of colorful flowers painted on the vase's belly and sides. Ranging from pink to orange, purple and green, the décor stands...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques.
Of palatial / monumental size!
"The Marie Antoinette Jewelry...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Napoleon III Period Painted Decorative Panels with Bouquets, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Napoleon III period painted decorative panels with floral motifs from the mid-19th century, set inside giltwood frames. Each...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Pair of French 1860s Napoleon III Terracotta Architectural Fragments with Fruits
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French second Empire terracotta architectural fragments from the mid-19th century with fruit motifs. We currently have two pairs available, priced and sold per pair. Born i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Ormolu and Blue Porcelain Four Seasons Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French ormolu and blue porcelain mantel clock. The blue porcelain with blue ground and decorated with baskets of flowers, fruit and doves, ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Napoleon III Armchair, France Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A Napoleon III armchair on s-shaped legs with a curved frame. The high, rounded backrest as well as the seat and armrests are upholstered. The golden patinated frame is decorated wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Large Napoleon III Fireplace Tool Set, 19th Century, France
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large set of French fireplace tools, companion set made of wrought iron and brass. Napoleon III period. The set is in a good condition.
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19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 19th century French Napoleon III period leather reclining armchair or lounge chair. Features a mahogany frame covered with rich, d...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set, fire irons made of brass. The toolset is signed 'Grandy Fils'. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 1860s Napoleon III Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period eight-light crystal chandelier from the mid-19th century with brass armature. Born in France during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III's reign, this exquisite chandelier features a crystal shaft topped with scrolling accents supporting large pendeloques. The eye is lead to discover the eight scrolling brass arms, each supporting a brass flower-shaped bobèche and a candle sleeve. The chandelier's lower section is adorned with a ring of crystals surrounding a central faceted circular finial that creates a perfect visual conclusion. With its elegant crystal décor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Napoleon III Cut Crystal and Ormolu Vase
Located in New York, NY
In the early 19th century the typical, but fine flower vase was made of porcelain. The better ones were mounted in gilt bronze. But the most fashionable were of cut crystal and gilt ...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Rope Twist Napoleon III Style Suite Seating Armchair & Settee Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of Napoleon III style early 20th century Rope Twist seating
A stunning little suite, the armchairs come up for sale occasional...
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Early 20th Century English Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Napoleon III French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Napoleon III figural astronomical sciences clock. The patinated bronze winged putto stands beside the ‘blued’ bronze globe of the world housing the movement; he holds scientific inst...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Serving Dish with Dolphin in Polychrome Porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
19th century porcelain serving dish, exquisitely hand painted in polychrome with gilt accents. It is decorated with flowers, foliages and rinceau on white and blue background. The se...
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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 Manufacture Royale...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
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
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Beautiful Standing Lamp in Wrought Iron with Gold Gilded Accents
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful standing lamp in wrought iron with gold gilded accents from the beginning of the 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and have a black / pewter patina. The condition is good.
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Greek Poetess Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)/Cast by Susse Frères
A 19th century bronze figure of the Greek poetess Sappho, seated on a lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Distress Paint Decorated Swedish Napoleonic Style Center Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Swedish distressed paint decorated Napoleonic center table.
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20th Century Swedish Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century White Opaline Water Set
Located in Paris, FR
White opaline water set highlighted with golden stripes, garlands of plants, and small flowers. The set is composed of a round tray, a glass, a sugar bowl, a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Late 19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Jardinière
Located in Sofia, BG
A very finely hand painted French barbotine ceramic jardinière Napoleon III period.
France,
circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Restoration Period Gilt-Bronze Figural Groups. French, circa 1830
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional pair of restoration period gilt-bronze figural groups, allegorical of hunting and fishing.
Each group is set on a naturalistically modelled base and finely modelled...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Centrepiece
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze centrepiece, with two crisply cut bowls on fruiting vine centre supported by two putti on oval base.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Style Bois-Satine Vitirne
Located in Berlin, DE
Vitrine in the style of Louis XV Napoleon III Paris, circa 1850-1880 Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round surface-covering mirror veneer on solid softwood. High-rectangular, one-door, cambe...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Blue and Yellow Neapolitan Tiles
By Riggiole
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue and yellow Neapolitan tiles. Pair of large equestrian-themed floor tiles of bold blue and yellow design featuring mounted huntsmen, of Italian and Arabic riders with hun...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French 'Roman Scene' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Important Firewall in Golden Brozne of 19th Century, Epoque Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Firewall bronze golden 19th century, Napoleon III Period, large decoration
Measures: H 94cm, W 75cm, P 22cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Pair of Napoleon III Consoles, Antique Deco
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful pair of Napoleon III consoles covered with a thick red and white marble, the 19th century.
Measures: H 106cm, W 97cm, W 52cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Napoleon III Period 1860s Ebonized Wood and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period carved ebonized wood and bronze six-light chandelier from the mid-19th century, with scrolling arms and acanthus leaf motifs. Born in France during the reign of France's last emperor Napoleon III, this exquisite six-light chandelier features a central ebonized carved wooden column topped with bronze foliage and supporting six scrolling arms accented with delicate acanthus leaves. Highlighted with petite beads and gadrooned motifs, this French Napoleon III chandelier...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Steel Engraving of the Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Steel engraving of the portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, 19th century.
Measures: H 27cm, L 20cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Paper
French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
French silver desk timepiece clock very high quality. Napoleon III period. The case of beautifully cast silver with leaf and dart decoration to the base and to the bezel. The waste o...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can
Located in London, GB
Antique and unusual pair of 6 sconce candelabra. The 8 sided marble base set on four winged paw feet. The base has a silvered bronze collar decorated w...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Candlesticks from the 19th Century in Bronze, Napoeon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks from the 19th century in bronze.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare Napoleon III-period cave à liqueur is masterfully modeled to represent the Cirque d'Hiver, or Winter Circus. Built in Paris in 18...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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
Materials
Ceramic
Steel Engraving from the 19th Century of Rembrandt by Francesco Novelisme
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Steel engraving from the 19th century of Rembrandt by Francesco Novelisme, 1992.
Measures: H 21cm, L 16cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Paper
Impressive Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Ebony Bevelled Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine and impressive Napoleon III gilt bronze and ebony bevelled mirror.
French, circa 1850.
A fine and impressive Napoleon III gilt bronze and ebony bevelled mirror with cast...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Important Vanity Mirror in Bronze Patine from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important vanity mirror in bronze patine from the 19th century with original bezeled mercury mirror.
Measures: 60cm x 37cm x 4 cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Porcelain Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful French basket mounted in doré bronze which provides the framework for the six panels veneered in mother-of-pearl and set with French porcelain plaques...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Semi-Precious Stone Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Exquisite French Napoleon III semi-precious stone Jeweled and ormolu-mounted three door cabinet.
19th century.
Moulded breakfront wood top trimmed with gilt bronze egg...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Multi-gemstone, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century French patinated bronze models of the Marly Horses.
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Miroy Frères
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The clock case's finest feature is the charmingly naturalistic scene at its top, showing a full-length sculpture of a female figure sitting with a basket and two doves. They are displayed on a naturalistic, oval-shaped plinth, which is decorated all around its exterior with painstakingly intricate foliate motifs.
Either side of the plinth there are two Sevres style porcelain panels, each of which shows a winged putto. One putto is shown writing, while the other is shown holding a dove. Each is set inside a turquoise blue border decorated with delicate gilt scrolls. In the centre of the plinth sits the clock dial, which is enamelled and contains Roman numerals. It is signed 'Prize Medal 1851 / Miroy Fres Brevetes / Paris' after the clock's maker, Miroy Freres...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Massive Finely Engraved Bronze Pillar or Column, Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive finely engraved bronze casting. With richly structured, strongly ornamented. Ending the pillar on four volute-shaped legs. Under the doubly stepped, finely chiseled cover pla...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Pair of 19th Century French Doors
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent pair of 19th century French doors.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in concrete of a bather exiting her bath, 20th century.
Category
1980s European Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Plaster Slaves with Bronze Patina, Many Losses and Flaws
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of plaster slaves with bronze patina. Many losses and flaws.
Measures: Height 49 cm and 45 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of 19th Century 3-Light Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century bronze and ormolu candelabra, with beaded nozzles held by well cast winged cherubs perched on spheres, ending on square plinth bases.
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Napoleon III Period Walnut Planter with Tin Interior and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period walnut planter from the mid-19th century, with tin-lined interior and cabriole legs. Born in France in the early years of Emperor Napoleon III's reign, t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Tin
19th Century 10-Light Ormolu and Crystal Basket-Shaped Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental 10-light basket-shaped chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal, crafted in the late 19th century in France. Beautifully designed oversized prisms, rosette and slice-cut drop...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze centerpiece on marble base depicts Bacchus and Ariadne in full relief, plus an intriguing dragon's tail handle on each s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century antique Napoleon III Style Mahogany Vitrine, Paris Mahogany bronzed
Located in Berlin, DE
Majestic French vitrine Napoleon III in transition style, Paris. Rich in extremely finely chiselled, fire-gilt decorative bronze fittings. Mahogany on solid softwood. High-angled, on...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire Bronze Decoration Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
French chiffonier forming secretary, inlaid with violet wood and rosewood, flap opening with four drawers with red marble top. Falling cuffs and keyholes in gilded bronze.
Napoleon ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Napoleon Iii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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