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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Napoleon III
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:
L42 P33 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover our stunning pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, featuring elegant oval shapes standing on slender, slightly curved legs adorned with intricate floral brass fittings. Each tab...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Fruitwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Coach Table
Located in Wembley, GB
A Napoleon III folding coach table. French, c. 1880.
Ebonised x-frame base with burr walnut and exotic wood marquetry top.
In good order. Minor repairs to the base and slight warpi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Materials
Lacquer
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
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
Materials
Copper
Napoleon III period Ebonized Guéridon Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stunning Napoleon III style ebonised guéridon table, with a lacquered circular top, and featuring a swirling parcel gilt decoration around the peri...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Marble
Charming Cherry Wood Side Table Napoleon III Period Good Condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charming cherry wood side table
Napoleon III period
Good condition, patina of the tray to be reviewed.
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Mahogany Side Table Napoleon III, 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
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Inlaid Wood with Golden Bronzes Planter Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant Napoleone III planter table characterized by finely inlaid walnut with floral motif. On the top a lid with elegant gilt bronze handles can be removed to use the flower compar...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Inlaid Wood with Marble Top French Napoleon III Style Side Table
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French side table from the 20th century. Furniture of beautiful line and pleasant decor inlaid and veneered in mahogany, maple, ebonized wood and fruitwood with decorations in gilded...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood Napoleon III Style French Writing Table, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small French writing desk from the early 20th century. Furniture finished from the center inlaid in woods of palisander, rosewood, mahogany, ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood Napoleon III Style French Bedside Table, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French bedside table from the mid-20th century. Furniture finished from center inlaid in walnut, bois de rose, maple, mahogany and fruitwood in Napoleon III style. Nightstand with to...
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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Napoleon III French Empire Revival Occasional Centre Table Marble Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in France circa 1850 Napoleon III Empire revival occasional centre table
A good looking and extremely well made piece. The ...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Bronze
Delicate Napoleon III Kingwood Parquetry Side Table Attributed to Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A delicate Napoleon III kingwood parquetry side table attributed to Sormani, the shaped serpentine top with a single frieze drawer above tapering cabriole legs, decorated with inlaid...
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1860s European Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Kingwood
French Side Table Napoleon III, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Body completely set in gold. Carved frame ends with long curved legs. White mottled marble top.
(G-72).
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Napoleon III Brass Gallery Fruitwood Ebonised and Inlaid Three-Tired Side Table
Located in GB
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Softwood
19th Century Marquetry Side Table with Jewelry Box, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Marquetry side table with jewelry box, circa 1870
3-tier side table with decorative key function. Solid wood with exotic inlays...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of French circa 1860 Napoleon III Gold Giltwood Marble Topped Side Tables
Located in GB
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
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Materials
Metal
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).
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Wood
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).
Category
19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III in the Louis Quinze Style Side Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Mahogany on solid oak, slightly convex and concave-curved body, flanked by extended corner irons on tall, elegantly curved legs in sabots.
Cover plate with mottled marble (torn in t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Materials
Kingwood
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Sormani Exotic Amboyna Work Table
By Paul Somani
Located in London, by appointment only
Exceptional 19th century work table by Parisian ébénist, Paul Sormani.
France, circa 1870
Measures: Width 59cm - 23.25in
Depth 41cm - 16.2in
Height 73cm - 28.75in
- Incredib...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Amboyna
Oval Napoleon III Table, circa 1850
Located in Opole, PL
Oval Napoleon III Table, circa 1850
We present you this black small table with an oval top, an openwork gallery made of brass, and an ornament.
The ...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Wood
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 materials have been used to craft this...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III° Fruitwood Inlay Etagere Side Table
Located in Roma, RM
Napoleon III thuja burl and purple ebony etagères - 19th century (1840-1870)
With drawer under the top and three inlaid fruitwood and purple ebony tops, ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
1950 Pair of Maison Baguès Tables Bamboo Decor in Gilt Bronze with Chinese Lacq
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilt bronze tables with bamboo decor, claw feet with Chinese lacquer wooden tops decorated with landscape, birds, fisherman on a boat, pine cones at the end of the uprights
...
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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
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.
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