Napoleon III Side Tables
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
Italian Gueridon Foldable Side Table or Pedestal Table Napoleon III late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Italian painted wood table made in the Napoleon III period.
The black and golden painting are typical of the style of this period.
The scene painted on the top represents a group o...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Wood
Pair of Eglomise Side Tables W/Napoleon III Style Bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful pair of side tables with octagonal shaped eglomise tops and sides with heavy black lacquered Napoleon III style bases.
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Early 20th Century Napoleon III Side Tables
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Glass, Wood
French Napoleon III Lacquered Tilt-Top Table Mother of Pearl Inlaid
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tilt-top table from the Napoleon III period.
The table is made of wood (a softwood type), with lacquer work, paintwork and inlays made of mother of pearl. The chas...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Softwood
French Napoleon III Bamboo & Lacquered Wood Chinese Style Sellette Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
This side table or sellette was made in the late 19th century.
This chinese style sellette is typical of the Napoléon III périod. The entire frame is made of bamboo.
Each tray is la...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Bamboo, Wood
Late 19th Century Sewing Table Napoleon III Wood Marquetry and Brass, France
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Napoleon III sewing table, circa 1880 The marquetry is made of various woods. A brass feast surrounds the table top. The lift-up lid opens up to reveal a new mirror and compa...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Walnut
French Napoleon III Serving Table or Side Table Walnut and Brass, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III walnut and brass serving table, French
This can also be used as a side table.
One drawer and two shelves
circa 1880
Good antique condition.
Shipping:
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Brass
19th Century French Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut side table from France with a beveled and hand carved decorated edge around the top, following down to a fabulously hand carved apron on all four sides of the tab...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Walnut
Napoleon III Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III mahogany and gilt bronze mounted occasional table, mid-19th century. Nice quality mahogany and gilt bronze mounts.
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Bronze
French Empire Gueridon Marble Table
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) round gueridon table with 3 legged gilt wood bird head legs and green marble top and shelf.
Condition: (Noticeable repair of bird mount.)
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Giltwood
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 Side Tables
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Wood
19th Century French Carved Oak Writing Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Oak side or writing table from France. The top is banded and has a beveled and hand carved decorated edge. The apron is hand carved with leaves and vine decoration on al...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Oak
Onyx And Bronze Table, Retractable Legs, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Little table entirely in brown onyx whose belt is decorated with bronze friezes with baby musicians
The 4 legs are screwed and can therefore be easily dismantled
Small chips and ol...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Onyx, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Three-Tier Marquetry Étagère, circa 1860
Located in Cagliari, IT
Quality antique French marquetry étagère, having a pierced gilt gallery with lovely marquetry inlaid shaped top, two shaped under-tiers with marquetry inlay, standing on four ebonize...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Metal
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 Side Tables
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Brass
A Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Marquetry Table
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a stunning Napoleon III Style, Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Marquetry table, with a flip top that turns it into a games table with compartment inside.
Most probably Engli...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Bronze
French lacquered Work table Side table Worker Accordion Sewing Cabinet, 19th C
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This Asian-inspired lacquered wooden work table is a beautiful expandable sewing box covered with lacquer on all sides. On the upper part, intended to receive the sewing material, th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Lacquer
Pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, France second half of 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Napoleon III Side Tables
Discover our stunning 19th century pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, featuring elegant oval shapes standing on slender, slightly curved legs adorned ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Side Table, Maison L'Escalier de Cristal Paris
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined side table made of burr walnut veneer on an oak base, with elegant tapered legs, at the ending gilt bronze clawfeet. The table has extra server drawers on both sides. Around the top a copper rim. The table is stamped on the bottom: Maison L'Escalier de Cristal Paris...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Bronze
1800's Antique, (2) Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry Drop-Side Tables!
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique, (2) Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry Drop-Side Tables!
Exquisite Marquetry inlay, Antique Drop-Side Tables, Near Pair, French Napoleon III, Marquetry, 19th Century. 1800s!!!!
French Napoleon III period drop-side table, late 19th c., having shaped burlwood top with floral marquetry and inlaid instrument motifs, with two folding sides, rising on fluted and tapered stretcher-joined legs, ending on arrow feet, closed: approximately 28"h, 28"w, 20"d, open: approximately 28"h, 41"w, 20"d.
French Napoleon III marquetry table...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Wood
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 Side Tables
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Brass
19th Century French Oak Carved Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak side table from France. The top of this piece is nicely grained and has a beveled and carved decorated edge, following down to a hand carved apron on all four sides...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Oak
Antique French Inlaid Napoleon III Side Table / Vanity 19th Century Marquetry
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A very nice Napoleon III side table inlaid with marquetry 1860-1870. Standing on curved and blackened legs with connecting platform.
The beautiful instrumental inlaid top and flora...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Copper
19th Century French Oak Side Table with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak side table from France. The top is made from Carrara marble and it sits upon a hand turned oak base. The base has a central hand turned pedestal, supported on a ri...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Carrara Marble
Paul Sormani French Dressing Table Amboyna Veneer (Rare). Circa 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Incline Village, NV
Paul Sormani (1817-1877) designed and was the maker of this superb quality small dressing table; from his Paris workshop at 10 R. Charlot Park (this was his second workshop---opened in 1867). The attention to detail and intricate design, in addition to selection and application of premium materials and resources are typical of Sormani dedication to excellence, as was recognized by many of his contemporaries during several mid-century Parisean exhibitions.
Brass inlaid Fleur de Lis medallion decorates the center; surrounded by beautiful and rare burl Amboyna veneer wood from Indonesia. The surface is bordered by a bold brass application to the serpentine perimeter. A satinwood inlaid border decoration to the surface further enhances the decor.
The highly figured veneer design of the surface is further on display to the rectangular 4" skirt support above four elegant cabriole legs with full length linear bold inlaid and applied brass accoutrements to the corners; top to bottom; ending in bronze mounted feet.
The special interior is accessed by lifting the top up connected by a pair of decorated and embossed rear hinges; revealing a full surface mirror back and a fitted storage sections with a sliding tray for personal particulars; jewelry, papers, make up, sewing implements, or valuables as may be kept private by locking mechanism which bears the signature and street address of "Paul Sormani, 10 R. Charlot Park".
The condition of the table is original, sturdy, and well made with no replacements. Surfaces have a mellow patina displaying warm, age related hues. A small rectangular section to the top surface measuring 2" x 3 1/2", just off the left and front of the center medallion is present. It does not look like a replacement because the grain transcends the section matching perfectly. It simply looks like an early restoration of some kind; possibly done contemporaneously with the manufacture of the table and possibly at the workshop of Sormani Maison because it is done so well. Please note the close up image (#3) of this repair. The base of the interior underneath (see image) is fastened with butterfly wood...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Amboyna
19th Century English Walnut Top Polished Iron Garden Bistrot Pub Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a covered patio, or sun room with this elegant antique iron and walnut gueridon table. Crafted in England circa 1880, the pub table stands on three cabriole legs ending with...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Iron
French Side Table, Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid woodFire-gilt fittings. Two drawers carcase ending on long curved legs in sabots.
(G-73).
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Wood
19th Century French Writing Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak writing table from France with a beveled edge around the top, following down to paneled sides and hand carved and scalloped aprons. The front of the table contains t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Oak
French Napoleon III 1870s Walnut Table with Marble Top and Bronze Capitals
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period walnut table from the third quarter of the 19th century, with variegated grey and red marble top, entasis columns and bronze capitals. This French Napole...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Marble, Bronze
French Napoléon III 1850s Walnut Side Table with Single Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period walnut side table from the mid-19th century, with single drawer, tapered legs and brass feet. Created in France at the beginning of Emperor Napoléon III'...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Walnut
French Napoleon III 1860s Walnut Guéridon Side Table with Radiating Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III walnut guéridon side table from the mid-19th century, with radiating veneer, single drawer and lower shelf. Born in France during the Second Empire, this exquis...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Walnut
French Napoleon III 1870s Walnut Guéridon Side Table with Lyre Base and Tray Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period walnut guéridon side table from the third quarter of the 19th century, with circular tray top, single drawer and lyre-shaped base. Born in France at the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Walnut
Side Table Stamped MILLET in Paris, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Side table stamped MILLET in Paris, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century Louis XV style side table, Napoleon III period, stamped Millet in Paris in marquetry and chased...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Bronze
Napoleon III Giltwood Center Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved giltwood center table.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
French 1870s Napoleon III Walnut Bedside Table with Stone Top and Tambour Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period walnut bedside table from the late 19th century, with tambour door, single drawer and stone top. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19th century, this walnut side table features a rectangular stone top sitting above a tambour door adorned with ebonized accents, followed by a single drawer. This upper section is raised on four legs, the front ones being thin columns with entasis and the hind ones being straight, securing a low shelf. Highlighted with thin gilt frames on the side panels, this French walnut Napoleon III bedside table...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Marble, Stone
19th Century French Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming 19th-century French side table crafted from solid wood, showcasing the craftsmanship and style of the period. The table features a beautifully shaped rectangular top with ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Walnut
French Empire Napoleon III Double Flip-top Work Table with Compartments
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome Napoleon III slightly rectangular mahogany side table with two flip tops doubles as a work or utility table with another curved shelf at the bottom. The inside features...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Mahogany
19th Century Napoleon III Three-Tier Marquetry Étagère, France, circa 1860
Located in Cagliari, IT
Quality antique French marquetry étagère, with lovely marquetry inlaid shaped top, two shaped under-tiers with marquetry inlay, standing on four ebon...
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1660s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Wood
Stylish opening table, Napoleon style console, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant table from the mid-19th century. Top inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Opening top conceals a mirror and a niche for valuables.
Beautiful decoration and connection of legs.
Orig...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Brass
Napoleon III Side Table, France, 1860-1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Napoleon III side table, France, 1860-1870.
This unusual Napoleon III side table has an exquisite kingwood veneer and marquetry. Parts of the outside are ebonized and the top has a c...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Kingwood
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite and Silvered Bronze Étagère Jewellery Case Table
Located in London, GB
Lapis lazuli, malachite and silvered bronze étagère jewellery case table
Italian, 19th Century
Height 95cm, width 41cm, depth 29cm
The finest ma...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
Napoleon III Style French Sail Table In Papier Machè and Solid Wood
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful french sailing table in Papier Machè.The upper part is formed by an octagonal top, made in papier machè, on which has been admirably hand painted a detailed and colorful fl...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt and Painted Gueridon Table, France, circa 1860
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Exquisite neoclassical Napoleon III period French parcel-gilt and painted solid oak gueridon or occasional table having breakfront circular top with raised central plinth surmounting...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Oak, Paint, Giltwood
Napoleon III Kingwood Bijouterie Table, circa 1860
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III kingwood bijouterie table, of serpentine rectangular form with a glass top, shelf and sides, with two doors to the front, raised on slender cabriole legs, decorated th...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Kingwood
Napoleon III Brass Gallery Fruitwood Ebonised and Inlaid Three-Tired Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III brass gallery rail side table in fruit wood
A very good looking well made an...
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19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Octagonal Mahogany Side Table , France circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, completely restored French side table from the renowned Napoleon III period in France around 1870. A unique, octagonal shaped mahogany side table with many delicat...
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Henry Dasson Side Table
By Henry Dasson
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid mahogany and polished oak. Embracing frame box on high slightly curved legs with intermediate tray connected in sabots. Slightly protruding top plate in brass frame.
(G-69).
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Bronze
Napoleon III Violin Table in Walnut and White Marble, France, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant Napoleon III violin table.
It is divided into a white and blue marble top and a walnut structure with two side drawers. The base is mounted on...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Marble
Charming 19th Century French Side Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming 19th century French side table. The wood is made of burl of walnut, circa 1870. It can be used as a jewelry table.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Wood, Elm
19th Century Louis XV Giltwood Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very charming oval shaped Napoleon III period gilt wood center table with marble top. This ornate table stands on four shapely cabriole legs linked by a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Marble
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 Side Tables
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Pine
Napoleon III Parcel Gilt Ebony Veneered Side Table
Located in El Monte, CA
A chic 19th Century Napoleon III ebonized salon table. Brass beautifully inlays foliage movements to the top. Parcel gilt handsomely frames the edges of the table. Features intricate...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Mahogany Side Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon III mahogany side table, the circular top with two disguised frieze drawers alternating with two slides, set upon stop-fluted tapering legs on turned brass castors, decora...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Mahogany
Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Florentine Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian 19th century Napoleon III Period ebony, marble and ormolu Florentine side table. Raised on scrolled ebony feet with casters, decorated with finely chased acanthus ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French Inlaid Tables or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century French stands with classical inlaid designs in mahogany, walnut, satinwood, and kingwood on the tops, with brass galleries over an ebonized case with...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Brass
Pair of French circa 1860 Napoleon III Gold Giltwood Marble Topped Side Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original pair of circa 1860 Napoleon III gold giltwood, marble topped, side tables
A totally original pair, the hardwood frames have...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Carrara Marble
Napoleon III Chinoiserie Cabinet, France, circa 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming Napoleon III cabinet, lacquered black with Chinoiserie decor, and a red marble top.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Marble
French 1860s Walnut Side Table with Tambour Door, Marble Top and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut tambour door side table from the mid-19th century, with variegated grey marble top and tapered legs. Born during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, this French walnut...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Marble
19th Century French Napoleon III Giltwood Table Base with Hand Painted Tole Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique side table was crafted in Paris, France circa 1870, the occasional table features a blackened wooden pedestal base embe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
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Tôle
Napoleon Iii side tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III side tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III side tables 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 side tables, popular names associated with this style include Alphonse Tahan, Baker Furniture Company, Henry Dasson, and Jacques Garcia. 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $650 and tops out at $43,356 while the average work can sell for $2,895.