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
Creator: Ferdinand Barbedienne
An Exceptional Suite of Champleve Enamel Ormolu Candelabra by Sevin, Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Illuminating Heritage: An Important "Exhibition" Suite of Four Ferdinand Barbedienne and Louis-Constant Sevin Champlevé Enamel and Ormolu Eight-Light Candelabra/Lamps
This monumenta...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, An Exquisite Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres / Garniture C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin.
Comprising of t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
An Exquisite Pair of French 19th C. Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Centerpieces
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu and Champleve Enamel / Centerpieces Jardinieres, circa 1875
Rendered in the sophisticated style of the celebrated Ferdinand Barbedie...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Enamel, Ormolu
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Boy & Goose Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely patinated French antique bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne portraying a a young boy caressing a large goose. The figure is mounted on an a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vase, C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vase, C. 1870
In the Islamic / Alhambra taste. The two handled vase in Alhambra form, enameled in rich yellow throughout ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
French Bronze Opposing Figures Allégorie du Printemps 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
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture, Napoleon I...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
Louis-Constant SÉVIN, Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE, Pair of Ornamental Vases
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional pair of vases is the result of the collaboration between Louis Constant Sevin, drawer and designer, and Ferdinand Barbedienne, bronze maker and founder of the famous...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Extremely Rare Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Vases
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare, museum quality pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne ormolu and champlevé enamel vases, circa 1870, certainly designed by Louis Constant Sevin...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Enamel, Ormolu
An Exceptional Pair of Champleve Enamel Ormolu Candelabra by Sevin & Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Illuminating Heritage: An Important "Exhibition" Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Louis Constant Sevin Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Eight-Light Candelabra / Lamps
In the realm of de...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin.
An exceptional qualit...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Pair of Torcheres by Toussaint & Barbedienne, France, circa 1850
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
19th Century Andirons in Gilt Bronze, Signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this beautiful pair of large andirons with their gilded bronze bar. They exemplify the exuberant Napoleon III style and they originate from the late 19th century....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and monumental true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Renaissance st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, stamped by F. Barbedienne. Each andiron has an ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze, Ormolu
A Pair of Unique Ferdinand Barbedienne Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of extremely unique Antique Ferdinand Barbedienne Figural ormolu bronze and champleve enamel neoclassical jardiniers /centerpieces of exquisite craftsmanship signed by Ferdin...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze, Enamel
Charming enamel and gilded Bronze Ewer by F. Barbedienne, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed F. Barbedienne & Cie
Height : 31,5 cm (12,4 in.) ; Width : 12 cm (4,7 in.) ; Depth : 10,5 cm (4,1 in.)
Charming baluster-shaped ewer in gilded bronze decorated with red and blue polychrome cloisonné enamel. Two beaded handles connect the body to the slender neck, ending in a flared pouring spout, and it rests on a circular piedouche. The whole is decorated with abundant engraved decoration of foliage interlacing.
Barbedienne and the Cloisonné enamel :
Ferdinand Barbedienne continuously innovated and he revived the use of enamel on art works during the second half of the 19th century. The Sèvres Manufacture enamel workshop had ever tried it in 1854-1855, but Barbedienne was the one who succeeded to join enamel to an industrial decorative objects production. From 1858 “At Mr Barbedienne’s, enamels in copper ornaments have got their former prestige back” (Les bronzes de la Maison Barbedienne, C. Simon, in L’Art du XIXe siècle, 1858, n°21, p. 252). The Barbedienne Company had now an enamel workshop where objects ornamented with oriental style or medieval style enamels were made. Four years after, Barbedienne’s cloisonné...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Bronze Three Piece Garniture Clock Set by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual monumental clock set in Griotte marble signed Barbedienne and on the top of the clock you have a bronze made by one of the famous bronze m...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and hardstone inlay Napoleon III period clock set by Barbedienne
French, 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 50cm, width 23cm, depth 16c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Stone, Ormolu, Bronze
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Superb F. Barbidienne Gilt, Patinated Bronze Napoleon III Figural Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
fine antique Napoleon III period signed F. Barbidienne gilt and patinated bronze, carved slate four light lamp with mythological creatures and classical Grecian maidens.
circa 1870
Centered by a superb quality patinated bronze vase with gilded highlights featuring marvelous mythological creatures as handles and a classical scene of maidens around an altar in the Ancient Greek tradition...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
A fine 19th Century French three piece clock garniture set.
Comprising of a clock and pair of candelabra, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze, Enamel
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Napoleon Iii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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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