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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
French Bronze Opposing Figures Allégorie du Printemps Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
OPPOSING PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES Form our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French opposing pair of Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps by Ferdinand Barb...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Bronze Opposing Figures Allégorie du Printemps Ferdinand Barbedienne
French Bronze Opposing Figures Allégorie du Printemps Ferdinand Barbedienne

French Bronze Opposing Figures Allégorie du Printemps Ferdinand Barbedienne

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19th Century Wood and Gold Bronze French Napoleon III Era Writing Desk, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the late 19th century. Napoleon III furniture, wavy and rounded, carved and veneered in mahogany wood. Finished for the center desk enriched with gilded and ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Wood and Gold Bronze French Napoleon III Era Writing Desk, 1880
19th Century Wood and Gold Bronze French Napoleon III Era Writing Desk, 1880

19th Century Wood and Gold Bronze French Napoleon III Era Writing Desk, 1880

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An Oval Gold Gilt French Napoleon III Antique Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large antique gold gilt Oval pediment mirror from the Napoleon III period. Very well decorated with inner beaded slip, ribbon twist floral edge and outer...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

An Oval Gold Gilt French Napoleon III Antique Mirror
An Oval Gold Gilt French Napoleon III Antique Mirror

An Oval Gold Gilt French Napoleon III Antique Mirror

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Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Tole Cachepots Jardinieres
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of antique French black and gold jardinieres or cachepots. No maker's mark. These gorgeous planters have a fine hand painted laurel wreath garland with gilt ring handle...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Tole Cachepots Jardinieres
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Tole Cachepots Jardinieres

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Tole Cachepots Jardinieres

Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
3rd quarter 19th century pair of French tole & iron single beds. Napoleon III period. Superb faux bois walnut & satinwood paintwork on the head & foot boards inlaid with mother of pe...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Iron

Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds
Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds

Pair of 3rd Quarter 19th Century Napoleon III French Tole & Iron Single Beds

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce very fine quality Napoleon III Period (1852-1870) gilt bronze ormolu mounted inlaid glove box by important Parisian ébéniste Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Exquisitely hand-cra...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels, Napoleon III Period
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels hail from the Napoleon III Period, and feature stunning angels on elaborately detailed tripod bases acting as caryatids for the cand...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels, Napoleon III Period
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels, Napoleon III Period

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels, Napoleon III Period

19th Century French Napoleon III Repousse Cushion Brass Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1870, the elegant antique mirror is decorated with intricate repousse scroll work motifs including a large cartouche at the pediment featuring a center fruit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Repousse Cushion Brass Beveled Wall Mirror
19th Century French Napoleon III Repousse Cushion Brass Beveled Wall Mirror

19th Century French Napoleon III Repousse Cushion Brass Beveled Wall Mirror

19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
The incredibly intricate brass inlay that embellishes the lid and front façade of this cave à liqueur is reminiscent of the technique utilized by Andre-Charles Boulle while hand-craf...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Brass

19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur
19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur

19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur

Sculpture "Henri IV" French patinated bronze signed Bosio
By Baron François Joseph Bosio
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional patinated bronze sculpture depicting King Henry IV of France by sculptor François Joseph Bosio (Monaco 1768–Paris 1845) One of a Kind "Henri IV" patinated bronze sculpture, French, signed by Bosio Unique patinated bronze sculpture depicting King Henri IV of France by sculptor François Joseph Bosio (Monaco 1768–Paris 1845). The sculpture represents King Henri IV as a child, wearing period clothing with a ruff around his neck. He carries the royal sword...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Sculpture "Henri IV" French patinated bronze signed Bosio
Sculpture "Henri IV" French patinated bronze signed Bosio

Sculpture "Henri IV" French patinated bronze signed Bosio

Truncated Column With Flutes In Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Cream lacquered wooden column forming a selette in the Louis XVI style composed of a fluted barrel on a sausage base and a square solid wood base. Nice proportions. French work from ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Truncated Column With Flutes In Lacquered Wood
Truncated Column With Flutes In Lacquered Wood

Truncated Column With Flutes In Lacquered Wood

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This stunning 19th-century Boulle-style cabinet is a remarkable example of fine craftsmanship and opulent design. Its intricate marquetry, inspired by the legendary André-Charles Bou...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

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

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Putti and Marble Centerpiece
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Putti and Marble Centerpiece

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Putti and Marble Centerpiece

French Walnut and Ebonized Etagere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A simple yet distinct walnut etagere with ebonized legs from France, circa 1870. The top showcases the characteristic grain patterns of walnut and features a thin lip on all four sid...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Walnut and Ebonized Etagere
French Walnut and Ebonized Etagere

French Walnut and Ebonized Etagere

19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Petite 19th-century armoire in ebony veneer, adorned with brass inlay decoration. 
It opens with two doors with panels of Chinese lacquer from the 17th century, featuring birds on fl...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Granite, Brass

19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet
19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet

19th Century Lacquered Small Cabinet

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet upholstery and a plush sprung seat. Dating f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Velvet

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

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19th Century French Aubusson Carpet Napoleon III Period (10'10" x 15'-330 x 457)
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Aubusson Carpet Napoleon III Period 10'10" x 15' - 330 x 457
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool

19th Century French Aubusson Carpet Napoleon III Period (10'10" x 15'-330 x 457)
19th Century French Aubusson Carpet Napoleon III Period (10'10" x 15'-330 x 457)

19th Century French Aubusson Carpet Napoleon III Period (10'10" x 15'-330 x 457)

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Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Napoleon III slipper chairs, circa 1860-1879. Newly covered in white linen with kick pleat skirts. Hand-carved and turned legs raised upon casters. Together together and pric...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

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Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases signed Choisy Le Roi. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the end of 19th century, they produced very hi...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Majolica, Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi
Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi

French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand, made of brass, and two fire irons, also made of brass. It is in a good condition and is f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century

French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century

French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an 'Allegory of Peace'
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with an allegory of peace. The Allegory of Peace is holding an olive branch, symbol for peace and a laurel wreath, symbol for victory, in he...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an 'Allegory of Peace'
French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an 'Allegory of Peace'

French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an 'Allegory of Peace'

19th Century Napoleon III Style Vitrine
Located in Miami, FL
High-rectangular, one-door, curved and three-sided glazed corpus. On curly feet scalloped out. Inside life with orig. Velvet covered and two entrances. Mirrored back wall. The displa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Style Vitrine
19th Century Napoleon III Style Vitrine

19th Century Napoleon III Style Vitrine

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This 19th-century clock is an exquisite work of art, perfectly reflecting the refined and elegant style of the Napoleon III period. Here is a detailed description of this masterpiece...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

19th Century French Bureau de Dame Napoleon III Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Milano, MI
A late 19th century Napoleon III bronze-mounted mahogany bureau à cylinder, an elegant French Bureau de Dame or Bonheur du Jour, a ladies writing desk with cartonnier which opens up ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Bureau de Dame Napoleon III Ladies Writing Desk
19th Century French Bureau de Dame Napoleon III Ladies Writing Desk

19th Century French Bureau de Dame Napoleon III Ladies Writing Desk

French Napoleon III Hand Carved Bedroom Set
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare 19th Century Napoleon III period french palatial King sized bedroom set (bed and pair of nightstands) in solid high quality tropical wood with painted floral lacquer panels. V...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Napoleon III Hand Carved Bedroom Set
French Napoleon III Hand Carved Bedroom Set

French Napoleon III Hand Carved Bedroom Set

Italian Contemporary Napoleon III Style - Black and Gold Antiqued Wood Bookcase
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful Bookcase designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood, lacquered in black and antique gold and entirely hand-carved. These bookcase, made from high-quality ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Italian Contemporary Napoleon III Style - Black and Gold Antiqued Wood Bookcase
Italian Contemporary Napoleon III Style - Black and Gold Antiqued Wood Bookcase

Italian Contemporary Napoleon III Style - Black and Gold Antiqued Wood Bookcase

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional antique Inkwell with rich bronze ornaments and three porcelain vessels. The ink jars are painted in a beautiful rich green and embellished with gold colour. France, 1839. On the lid is written "ENCRIER BOUQUET" "MEDAILLE D´ARGENT...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839
Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

Pair of Napoleon III Red Chairs Upholstered French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French red chairs late 19th century The chair have been re-upholstered. The chairs are similar but one is bigger than the other. Chair 1: D 18.1 in ; (46 cm) W 16.5 i...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Napoleon III Red Chairs Upholstered French, Late 19th Century
Pair of Napoleon III Red Chairs Upholstered French, Late 19th Century

Pair of Napoleon III Red Chairs Upholstered French, Late 19th Century

French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table. Table has an oval form with a three quarter brass gallery surround over a white...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table
French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table

French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table

Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Napoleon III Jewelry Casket In chiseled and silvered bronze, decorated with putti scenes in the style of Claude Michel dit Clodion (...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion
Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion

Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion

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Napoleon 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

Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster
Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster

Napoleon III Late 19th Century Majolica Rooster

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Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases
By Porcelaine de Paris
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. Beau...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases
Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases

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Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
By Porcelaine de Paris
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. Lovely and romantic French wedding vases...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church

Haviland & Co Limoges French Tureen in White Porcelain and Gold Decoration
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We would like to inform you that the object, described below, was part of a complete service that we have divided and we offer the loose sale of the individual pieces. Elegant white Limoges porcelain...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Haviland & Co Limoges French Tureen in White Porcelain and Gold Decoration
Haviland & Co Limoges French Tureen in White Porcelain and Gold Decoration

Haviland & Co Limoges French Tureen in White Porcelain and Gold Decoration

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This image showcases a magnificent Boulle commode from the Napoleon III period, dating to the mid-19th century. It is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship, distinguished by...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Mantel Set Signed Le Roy In Gilt Bronze And Sèvres Porcelain
By Le Roy
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Napoleon III period fireplace set in very finely chiseled gilded bronze and Sèvres porcelain painted with animated scenes. Composed of a large clock with neo-classical d...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Mantel Set Signed Le Roy In Gilt Bronze And Sèvres Porcelain
Mantel Set Signed Le Roy In Gilt Bronze And Sèvres Porcelain

Mantel Set Signed Le Roy In Gilt Bronze And Sèvres Porcelain

19th Century Napoleon III Marquerty Vanity Side Table, France, circa 1860
Located in Cagliari, IT
From the reign of Napoleon III, a parcel-ebonized vanity table decorated with marquetry inlays, t ebonized legs, with brass fittings. Opens to reveal d...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Marquerty Vanity Side Table, France, circa 1860
19th Century Napoleon III Marquerty Vanity Side Table, France, circa 1860

19th Century Napoleon III Marquerty Vanity Side Table, France, circa 1860

18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection
Located in London, GB
18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection A rare collection of five museum quality late 18th / early 19th Century hand carved Neapolitan crib figures...
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1780s Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Pine

18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection
18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection

18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection

French Porcelain Tete a Tete Tea Set Circa 1875
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant 19th century porcelain in white gold and crimson raspberry. The teapot with lid, sugar bowl with lid, creamer, two tea cups with tray. The tray measures 17 wide, 12.75 deep a...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Tete a Tete Tea Set Circa 1875
French Porcelain Tete a Tete Tea Set Circa 1875

French Porcelain Tete a Tete Tea Set Circa 1875

French Antique Napoleon III Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France in the Napoleon III style. This piece is made of finely cast bronze ormolu with intricate décor throughout. The frame features stylized acanthus leaves, “godrons”,...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

French Antique Napoleon III Mirror
French Antique Napoleon III Mirror

French Antique Napoleon III Mirror

Napoleon III Antique French Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France in the Napoleon III style. This piece is made of finely cast bronze ormolu with intricate décor throughout. The frame features stylized acanthus leaves, “godrons”,...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Antique French Mirror
Napoleon III Antique French Mirror

Napoleon III Antique French Mirror

Napoleon III Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Napoleon III Armoire with 4 glass windows on the door. Can be used as a bookshelf , wardrobe or curio cabinet. Beautiful black patina. Four shelves, one shelf with 2 dra...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

Napoleon III Armoire
Napoleon III Armoire

Napoleon III Armoire

Antique & Unique French Nutwood, Brass & Bronze End Table w. Label and Stamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century French craftsmanship end or side table. Finding the most beautiful and rarest antiques in the best possible condition is w...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Antique & Unique French Nutwood, Brass & Bronze End Table w. Label and Stamp
Antique & Unique French Nutwood, Brass & Bronze End Table w. Label and Stamp

Antique & Unique French Nutwood, Brass & Bronze End Table w. Label and Stamp

Antique Alabaster Sculptures, Antique Bust Of Woman, Female Sculpture, 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Marble and Alabaster Sculptures, features a beautiful and refined Female Sculpture, depicting a Bust of a Woman, of a Girl with a headdress and gentle gaze. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Alabaster

Antique Alabaster Sculptures, Antique Bust Of Woman, Female Sculpture, 19th.
Antique Alabaster Sculptures, Antique Bust Of Woman, Female Sculpture, 19th.

Antique Alabaster Sculptures, Antique Bust Of Woman, Female Sculpture, 19th.

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wall Mirror - Signed JB Paris
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Napoleon III (1852-1870) French hand carved, painted and gilded wall mirror by JB Paris. circa 1850s/early 1860s Born in France in the mid-19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted high-quality Parisian work, using elements from timeless and luxurious historical Louis XV Rocaille style, in typical Napoleon III Second Empire fashion ornamentation and decoration are the focal points. Exceptionally executed, this remarkable antique mirror features a blackened (black lacquered) wood frame with an abundance of exuberant curving shapes, dimensional openwork, leafy acanthus scroll flourish elements, and visually striking profusion of brilliant gold gilded decorative motifs. Surmounted by an ornate sculptural cascading urn scrolling crest bouquet pediment, over ebonized frame embellished with contrasting giltwood fruit, flowers and leaf carvings, bordered by stylized foliage relief running ornamentation, encasing large rectangular flat mirror plate, flanked by a pair of elongated beveled glass side panels embellished with artistic etched glass accents. Signed, the boarded back stamped black "JB Paris" within a circle. Dimensions; (approx) 47.25" High, 32" Wide, 41.5lbs Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870 under the name of Napoleon III. In a way, the artistic codes of the Napoleon III style — also called Second Empire style — were presented at the Exhibition of 1844, during the reign of Louis-Philippe d'Orléans. He was an important influence on architecture, interior furnishings and decoration throughout the rest of Europe and North America. The Napoleon III style (also known as Second Empire) stands as one of the most unique styles ever produced. The eclecticism of the Second Empire is reflected in the association of past tradition with the development of modernism. It was often referred to as a “style without style”. The Napoleon III ”style” was in fact more of a combination of different styles from past centuries adapted to the modern era in order to correspond to a time of dynamic, innovative transformation. It stands out because there is nothing within it that is unique to itself. Everything, including materials, forms reproduced, and ornamentation used, was borrowed from styles that preceded it. Instead of drawing their inspiration from a single period, the artists and decorators from the Second Empire drew indiscriminately, with joyful exuberance, from all sources. Even so, this style, which is so apparently lacking originality, carries on a recognizable personality and is easily identified. Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from highly reputable antiques auction...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wall Mirror - Signed JB Paris
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wall Mirror - Signed JB Paris

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wall Mirror - Signed JB Paris

Napoleon III Low Squared-Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III low squared-back chairs on casters circa 1860-1879. Turned and hand-carved ebonized legs on casters. Newly-covered in white ticking and burlap. Sold together and priced ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Napoleon III Low Squared-Back Chair
Napoleon III Low Squared-Back Chair

Napoleon III Low Squared-Back Chair

Bronze cup Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze cup Barbedienne Bronze gilt stripper Barbedienne Foundry Excellent condition with no restorations Origin France Circa 1940 Napoleon III style Founded by former Parisian wallpa...
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1940s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze cup Barbedienne
Bronze cup Barbedienne

Bronze cup Barbedienne

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Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and refined Louis XV poudreuse or dressing table made in Napoleon III-era France, mid-19th century. It presents extraordinary marquetry of good invoice; different woods are used for the ornaments, both polygonal and floral. This light dressing table...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror

Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror

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French Napoleon III Buffet Cabinet with Its Original Marble Top, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III buffet, with its original marble top, from the early 19th century. This antique console from France, circa 1820's, features its original marble top over a case which houses a single drawer at top, over a pair of doors (with right door fitted with a single wreath shaped brass escutcheon), and flanked within column form front side posts with decorative brass capitals. The doors open to reveal a single shelf within and plentiful storage. The skirt is clean and linear, with sides having a recessed panel design each. The cabinet is raised on thickly rounded front legs...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

French Napoleon III Buffet Cabinet with Its Original Marble Top, circa 1820
French Napoleon III Buffet Cabinet with Its Original Marble Top, circa 1820

French Napoleon III Buffet Cabinet with Its Original Marble Top, circa 1820

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19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique marquetry wooden box for perfume. The box dates from the French Napoleon III period, circa 1880-1890. The box features those original crystal perfume bottles, bea...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Burl

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles
19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

19th Century French Pair of Napoleon III Walnut Lounge Chairs, Antique Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large pair of antique French Napoleon III lounge chairs made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The detailed Fauteuils have a slightly reclined backrest with wide armrests,...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Pair of Napoleon III Walnut Lounge Chairs, Antique Fauteuils
19th Century French Pair of Napoleon III Walnut Lounge Chairs, Antique Fauteuils

19th Century French Pair of Napoleon III Walnut Lounge Chairs, Antique Fauteuils

Pair of French 19th C. Armchairs with Carved Fruitwood Frames
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant pair French Napoleon III armchairs inspired by the Louis XV period with elaborately carved fruitwood frames with floral motives. The chairs have been stripped down to the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric

Pair of French 19th C. Armchairs with Carved Fruitwood Frames
Pair of French 19th C. Armchairs with Carved Fruitwood Frames

Pair of French 19th C. Armchairs with Carved Fruitwood Frames

19th Century French Hand Painted Tole Tray with Flowers and Foliage
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique tray was created in Normandy, France, circa 1870, round in shape, the colorful tray features hand painted flowers and leaves in the white an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tôle

19th Century French Hand Painted Tole Tray with Flowers and Foliage
19th Century French Hand Painted Tole Tray with Flowers and Foliage

19th Century French Hand Painted Tole Tray with Flowers and Foliage

Pair 19th Century Brass & Horn Trophies
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Brass & Horn Trophies were designed to be wonderfully decorative items for the masculine decor during the 19th century. Choice horn sp...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Pair 19th Century Brass & Horn Trophies
Pair 19th Century Brass & Horn Trophies

Pair 19th Century Brass & Horn Trophies

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry Instruments by Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand. Originals featuring exquisite bronz...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand

Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900
Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900

Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900

A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
By Alphonse Alexandre Arson
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Group of hunting dogs in front of a terrier: bronze sculpture with brown patina signed Arson Alphonse Alexandre Arson (1822-1895) is a French animal sculptor, with birds as his favo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A traditional late 19th-century Napoleon III chaise or daybed lounge sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wood, it features elegant oval-back frames with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet

19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet

Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze clock with mythological decor, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period clock in marble and gilt bronze with a mythological theme...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.
Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.

Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.

19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Second Empire Period marble top buffet is a timeless example of the magnificent furnishings that emanated from France during t...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet
19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet

19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks Lamps Signed Clodion
By Clodion France
Located in IT
Pair of important candlesticks in gilt and patinated bronze, lamp mounted. Depicting Bacchanal of Satyrs and Signed Clodion. France 19th Century Measures h only candlesticks 65 x p 27 cm; h with lampshade 86 cm This pair of important two lights candlesticks was made in the 19th century, in France, on the style of the great sculptor Clodion. Each candlestick consists of a body with a sculptural group in patinated bronze inspired by the famous bronzes of the master. The base is circular, in gilt bronze finely chiselled with geometric decoration and foliate motifs near the four feet, of feline shape. From the sculptural groups depart two graceful arms in gilded and chiselled bronze, composed of ramage and phytomorphic elements that culminate in the two candle holders. In a candlestick the bacchanal consists of a female faun figure, that is half a woman and half a goat, playing with small fauns and putti, offering a bunch of grapes. In the other candlestick one observes the satyr Pan...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks Lamps Signed Clodion
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks Lamps Signed Clodion

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks Lamps Signed Clodion

Pair of Torcheres by Toussaint & Barbedienne, France, circa 1850
By François-Christophe-Armand Toussaint, Achille Collas, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Ad Toussaint 1850 and F. Barbedienne Fondeur Stamped Achille Collas Réduction Mécanique Torcheres – height : 148 cm (58 1/4 in.) ; width : 34 cm (13 1/3 in.) Pedestals – heig...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Torcheres by Toussaint & Barbedienne, France, circa 1850
Pair of Torcheres by Toussaint & Barbedienne, France, circa 1850

Pair of Torcheres by Toussaint & Barbedienne, France, circa 1850

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French Napoléon III Walnut Pedestal Table with Carved Feet from the 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III round walnut pedestal table with carved base from the mid 19th century. This French table was born in the 1850s, at a time when the first French president, known as Louis Napoléon Bonaparte was about to become Emperor Napoleon III. This table features a circular top sitting above an exquisitely carved base. The turned pedestal is raised on four feet made of a combination of various scrolls, outlined with delicate incisions. The ensemble rests on four casters. With its lovely patina and richly carved silhouette, this French Napoleon III walnut table...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

French Napoléon III Walnut Pedestal Table with Carved Feet from the 1850s
French Napoléon III Walnut Pedestal Table with Carved Feet from the 1850s

French Napoléon III Walnut Pedestal Table with Carved Feet from the 1850s

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Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This eleg...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris
Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris

Napoleon III, Pair of French Cachepots in Hand-Painted Porcelain de Paris

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c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Ceiling Dome Fixture/ Flush Mount
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Antique Napoleon III Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Ceiling Flush Mount Lighting Fixture/ Chandelier. Stunning, highly decorative fixture. Ormolu Frame.
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Ceiling Dome Fixture/ Flush Mount
c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Ceiling Dome Fixture/ Flush Mount

c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Ceiling Dome Fixture/ Flush Mount

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

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet, Styl Boulle
French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet, Styl Boulle

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet, Styl Boulle

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Marble and Bronze Selette Pedestal Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with this elegant antique pedestal column. Crafted in France circa 1880, the stately stand is composed of richly veined rouge griotte marble in deep burgundy t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Marble and Bronze Selette Pedestal Table
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Marble and Bronze Selette Pedestal Table

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Marble and Bronze Selette Pedestal Table

French Napoleon III Style Parlor Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous French 19th century three-piece parlor set in the style of Napoleon III, composed of a sofa and two armchairs with classic, curvaceous seat backs ending in petite rolled a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French Napoleon III Style Parlor Set
French Napoleon III Style Parlor Set

French Napoleon III Style Parlor Set

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack Set
Located in Soest, NL
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack set made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass, and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Brass, Copper

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack Set
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack Set

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack Set

19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming drop-leaf table with symmetrical marquetry inlay. The table has a drawer with key. The top has a profiled edge, and the legs are finished with bronze gold-colored ornaments....
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique wooden game box from the French Napoleon III period. The wood is inlaid with a brass emblem and brass piping, this gold color contr...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Faux Bamboo Gilt Wood Side Table, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period faux bamboo gilt wood side table features an octagonal white marble top. A bamboo lattice pattern details the apron. The four l...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Faux Bamboo Gilt Wood Side Table, Marble
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Faux Bamboo Gilt Wood Side Table, Marble

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Faux Bamboo Gilt Wood Side Table, Marble

Stately and Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
each tall finial with pointed spire above a lobed baluster-form mid-section resting on a graduated square base; the whole on later ebonized wooden plinths
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Zinc

Stately and Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials
Stately and Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials

Stately and Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials

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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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