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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
A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Patinated bronze bust representing a bust of a young woman whose dress and hair are studded with flowers The bust rests on a bronze and red marble pedestal base Signature of the ar...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

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

Christofle "Lion's Skin" cutlery set by Charles Rossigneux
By Charles-François Rossigneux
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Christofle "Lion Skin" Cutlery by Charles Rossigneux Christofle lion skin cutlery designed by Charles Rossigneux for the Marquise de la Païva around 1867. It consists of 126 pieces,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French Silver Plated over Bronze Jewelry Box with Repousse Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III silverplated box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1870, and built of bronze, the rectangular casket with raised top, sits on small scrolled feet, and is dressed with lion face handles on both sides. All sides including the top are decorated with detailed repousse floral and leaf motifs in high relief throughout; the top is decorated with a oval medallion featuring Poseidon, one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, 19th century. Bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, Napoleon III period, 19th century.   Photos:(c)inu.studio_art  H: 47cm, W: 18cm, D: 13cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Fireplace Set, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Gilt bronze mantelpiece with 2 patinas (matt and shiny) composed of a clock and 2 candelabras. The clock is decorated with caryatids holding garlands of flowers and laurel leaves, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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

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Marble, Bronze

Mathurin Moreau, A Monumental French Bronze and Crystal Figural Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912) A Monumental French Bronze and Crystal Figural Centerpiece Introducing an extraordinary and monumental Fre...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

1890 French Antique Napoleon III Signed Baccarat Candelabrum/Candle Holder Large
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Grand Scale c1890's French Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal 3 Light Candelabra. Massive piece! Hand painted floral decor with 24K shades. Floral painted bells. Please look closely at pi...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

French 1870s Napoléon III Period Painted Trumeau Mirror with Floral Oil Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III painted trumeau mirror from the late 19th century, with oil on canvas floral painting. Created in France at the end of Emperor Napoléon III's reign, this large ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Canvas, Wood

Napoleon III Bedroom Set, France, circa Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Erable wood, pinewood interiors, tinted moldings. Bedroom consists of a door closet with mirror, dresser desk with three drawers in the front and another three behind a door, in add...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Napoleon III Sèvres Style Porcelain and Bronze Centerpiece
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite 19th century Napoleon III compote, or centrepiece, in delicate Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze. Designed to grab all the attention as the decorative focal point o...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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

Antique 19th Century French Boulle Centre Table, circa 1860
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century French boulle centre table. The serpentine shaped top features all-over tortoiseshell and profuse inlaid brass decoration, qua...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

French Napoleon III Jewelry Box in Black Lacquer with Asian Decor, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
French Napoleon III Jewelry Box in Black Lacquer with Asian Decor, 19th Century. A square jewelry box with ribbed edges, decorated with gold courtie...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

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

BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III
Located in Madrid, ES
BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III, Marquetry in ebonized wood, tortoiseshell and brass. Gilded bronze applications "Caryatids", marble top. Box with a door, interior wi...
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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
Located in Warsaw, PL
This extraordinary French commode, crafted in the Boulle style during the 19th century Napoleon III period, is a masterful display of opulence and intricate craftsmanship. The commo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
By Audige
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Boulle/Napoleon III marquetry box. The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell and red silk textile inside. Including key. Signed: Aud...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period andirons made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

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

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Mirror, Oak

Large Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Lights, 1880-1890
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large pair of French Napoleon III wall sconces, France, 1880-1890. Gilt bronze fixtures and opalescent granite glass shades. Height : 45cm (17.7"), Width : 15cm (5.9"), Depth : 29cm ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Period Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classic small-scale French 19th Century Napoleon III Period loveseat, sofa or settee, circa 1860-1879. The settee offers both comfort and style with graceful and elegant lines exe...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

ANTIQUE FRENCH DUCK EGG BLUE HAND PAiNTED ORNATELY DECORATED BED FRAME IN OAK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French Duck Egg Blue hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame Please note th...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Wall Plate - Onyx Porcelain and Bronze Cloisonné - Holy Mary
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique religious wall plaque. Made of onyx and enamelled bronze, cloisonné technique. In the middle a beautiful portrait of the Holy Mary, painted on porcelain. A beauti...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Onyx, Brass, Enamel

Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay Ebonized Wood Planter Table, C. 1885
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th century Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay and Ebonized Wood Planter Table. Exceptional craftsmanship. Beautifully decorated. Measures 25" in width, 15" in depth a...
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Late 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Napoleon III Style Pair of Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Vases
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This exclusive pai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

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

19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cellar in Ebony with Brass Inlay
Located in Paris, FR
Liquor cellar in brass inlaid ebony with crystal glassware. The top of the box is engraved with the initials of the owner. Front and top sides are decorated with golden rinceau, foli...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze, Brass

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

French Napoleon III Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a massive gold gilt mirror from 19th century France, made in the style of Napoleon III and dripping in detail. A wonderfully carved crest tops the whole; designed with intric...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass, Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with silver mounts. The interior is made of birdseed maple...
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1880s Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Stylish French, Napoleon III Fine Ladies Writing Desk with Wine / Bacchus Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and great design Napoleon III desk with large drawer and bronze angels. This wonderful antique ladies desk also is highly practical...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

Copy of a Seascape Ship Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a seascape painting showing a ship in the open sea with another ship in the distance
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Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Furniture

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Paint

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer 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 Handcrafted Nutwood Cigar Humidor Box with Brass Edging and Inlay
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality and excellent condition antique box. This straight lined cigar box is another one of our timeless items that will also make a great gift for someone who has never owned...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

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

19th C. Victorian Fireplace Companion Set
Located in Soest, NL
19th century Victorian fireplace tool set with fine decorations. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The set is made of wrought iron tools with a cast iron stand. The s...
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19th Century British Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Giltwood Rope Tabouret
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with new muslin upholstery, conforming carved rope legs and stretchers ending on tassel feet, casters. Completely regilded with 23-karat gold leaf.
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Other

Large Napoleon III Mahogany Brass Gilt Large Bookcase Cum Showcase Curio
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1850-60 Handsomely designed solid Mahogany Cabinet with Brass Inlay and surround. Beautiful patina, details and finesse abound this mag...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the elegance of the mid to late 1800s. This remarkab...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Napoleon III Armchair in White Boucle
Located in Houston, TX
French Napoleon III Armchair upholstered in off-white boucle circa 1865-1884. New casters on front legs. An excellent near-pair with a second Napoleon III chair similarly upholstered...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Steel, Iron

19th Century French Pine Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French pine side table with a shaped top which has a bevelled edge, following down to a scalloped apron, which has a carved border and a single drawer in the front. The ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Pine

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

Dutch Napoleon III Log Basket, 19th Century, Brass
Located in Soest, NL
19th century Dutch Napoleon III firewood basket holder. The log holder is made of brass with copper details. The log holder is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Napoleon III Opaline Glass & Ormolu Tassel Vases, Paris, Circa 1870s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Napoleon III Opaline Glass and Ormolu Tassel Vases Paris, circa 1870s Enhance your collection or interior with this exquisite pair of Napoleon III...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent, large and wildly elegant mirror in black with extravagant applications of gilded repousse. This beveled mirror is a standout piece.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Antique French Napoleon III 'Hunter' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a hunting scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

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

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases 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

19th Century Napoleon III Armchair in Deep Blue Velvet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Napoleon III armchair from the 19th century showcases timeless French elegance and craftsmanship. Recently reupholstered in a sumptuous deep blue velvet, it retains it...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet, Fruitwood

Antique Painting Still Life Of Flowers, Poppies And Daisies, Oil On Canvas, 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Paintings With Flowers, Nature Morte con Fiori, features an Oil Painting on Canvas from the nineteenth century era, depicting a flower vase with a bouquet of Po...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain '1867 Paris Exhibition' Vases and Covers
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’ 1860, one ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

A Large 19th Century Clock, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large 19th century Sèvres blue porcelain and gilt bronze clock, Napoleon III period. Large 19th century Napoleon III period clock in Sèvres blue porcelain and gilt bronze, circa 189...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Baccarat Tray With A Star Shape Cut Crystal And Silver Strapping XIXth Century
Located in Crespières, FR
An elegant French XIXth century Baccarat crystal tray with depth and round shapes, mounted with a silver strapping. This rare Baccarat tray displays a ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Silver

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