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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
Sculpture in Patinated Plaster by the Artist Capovani, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in Patinated Plaster by the Artist Capovani, Early 20th Century. Animal sculpture representing a Lion striking down a snake by Capovani in plaster with a bronze patina, ea...
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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Furniture

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Plaster

Reupholstered Napoleon III Bergere Chair, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This bergere chair is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. It has undergone a comprehensive restoration in terms of its seating and padding to enhance its comfort and functionality. The addi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Textile, Wood

Antique French Napoleon III Bronze and Opaline Lamp with Custom Silk Shade
Located in Toronto, ON
A unique French Napoleon III opaline glass lamp with gilt and flower details on an ornate bronze base, newly rewired with a magnificent shade of lace, pleated silk and metallic bulli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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

Pair of Large Gilt and Pale Blue Opaline Vases, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very delicate pair of palest blue opaline glass vases dating from the mid-19th century (Napoleon III period), each skilfully hand blown and embellished with gilt. These vases have ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful gilded brass frame dating from the Napoleon III period, 1870s. Representing Napoleon in the left corner, Josephine on the right, an eagle, laurel and two dancers with cornu...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Pair of Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
These gorgeous candlesticks are made of gilded bronze in the style of Napoleon III. Their stems are in the shape of figurines of a man and a woman in classical attires. They boast ex...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Pair of White Opaline Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very attractive pair of matching white 'soapy' opaline antique French vases, dating from the Napoleon III period (mid-19th century) and each beautifully modelled with a pronounced ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Antique French Iron Candle Sticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th century French hand wrought iron candle sticks each with two candle holders attached to a twisted center post on three cabriole legs.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Pair of Tall Silver Plated Ewers with Pink Glass
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A most elegant pair of Napoleon III period decorative mantle ewers, exquisitely crafted from silver-plated metal with globe-shaped reservoirs of cranberry-coloured glass. These delig...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

19th Century Wood and Gold Bronze French Antique Napoleon III 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

Napoleon III Style Carved Mahogany Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Style Carved Mahogany Faux Bamboo Mirror Late 20th Century Exuding elegance reminiscent of the Napoleon III era, this late 20th-century Napoleon III Style Carved Mahog...
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20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Antique French Napoleon Style Marble Top Ormolu Accent Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon III 2 Tier Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Cabriole Leg Accent Table This elegant French Napoleon III Style 2 tier accent table with marble top, gilt bronze seals a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Important Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain-Mounted Mahogany and Lemon Wood Bonheur Du Jour, Attributed to Édouard Kreisser, This magnificent bonheur d...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

French Napoleon III lounge chair and matching ottoman C 1870 on ebonized turned
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Napoleon III lounge chair and matching ottoman C 1870 on ebonized turned feet. These pieces have recently been recovered in a heavy burlap type material with a very dark blue...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

The Young Shepherd" and " The Cook scaling a fish", Antoine Richard, 1822-1891
Located in PARIS, FR
The young shepherd" and "The cook scaling a fish", Antoine Richard, 1822-1891". A pair of paintings on mahogany, depicting a young shepherd daydreaming, leaning on his stick, and a y...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Vitrine Bookcase Napoleon III Boulle 19th Century Brown Wood Glass Gilt Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful French Showcase Or bookcase with Two Doors in Napoleon III and Boulle style. Two-door display case in fruit wood veneer and curling, significant ornamentation of gilded bro...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant small desk is a creation of the esteemed Maison Mercier Frères of the renowned Faubourg St Antoine of Paris, with a legacy dating back to its e...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century. Classical inlay decorates the front of the chest of drawers. Marble countertop in beige and pink. Very good condition, after renova...
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1860s Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Fine French Japonisme Lacquered Side Table with Shagreen Inlays
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Napoleon III three-tiered side table with four ornamental bamboo legs and black lacquered trays/shelves with shagreen inlays of a still life with birds, butterflies, an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Shagreen, Bamboo, Wood

French liquor cellar late 19th century Napoleon III
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French liquor cellar late nineteenth, Napoleon III. This liquor cellar is an extremely sophisticated storage box full of ingenuity. It has a unique and authentic style. In order to ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Napoleon III bamboo shelves by Perret & Vibert.
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Napoleon III bamboo shelves by Perret & Vibert. Different marbles on each shelf. France, circa 1860.
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Late 19th-Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl
Located in NICE, FR
This bust of a young girl in Carrara marble from the late 19th century beautifully captures the innocence and charm expressed on the subject's face. The sculpture exudes remarkable e...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
This small writing desk from the 19th century is crafted in rosewood with inserted brass fillets. It exhibits a transitional blend of elements representative of both Louis XV and Lou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Rosewood

Napoleon III Style French Nightstand Black Wood And Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Sober and elega...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century French Carved Painted and Gilt Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique floor lamp was crafted in France, circa 1920. The lamp stands on a round stem over a long carved and turned stem; the f...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

Picture Frame Green two-tones enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
This important Picture Frame Green is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24 carats. It is rectangular shaped photo frame. The surface of this Picture Frame Green is fired enamel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Man Smoking A Pipe In Front Of A Chimney by Antoine Richard 1822-1891
Located in PARIS, FR
Man resting, sitting, smoking his pipe in front of the fireplace". Oil on panel. French school. Antoine RICHARD, born in Châlon sur Saone, was a pupil of P.Cogniet and made his debu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

19th Century French Burl Walnut Buffett
Located in Louisville, KY
Stunning 19th Century French Burl Walnut Buffett with two panel drawers each with intricately carved floral motifs within the center panels, each drawer has brass hardware with ornat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Washstand Napoleon III Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Washstand Napoleon III Style A pretty faux bamboo and pine washstand featuring a variegated grey and white veined Carrara mar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

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

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
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19th Century Japanese Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

French porcelain vase Napoleonic Empire 19th century
By Napoléon III
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French porcelain vase Napoleonic Empire 19th century Extravagant pink French porcelain vase with flamingo handles, base with flamingo leg design and paintings on both fronts, signed...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...
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1930s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Style Lamartine Yellow Marble Fireplace Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Impressive Napoleon III style Lamartine yellow marble fireplace Hearth dimensions: 78 x 98 cm
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Dinner set limoges porcelain by Theodore Haviland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Execptional dinner set limoges porcelain bear the mark of haviland and retail by MAISON EMILE BOURGEOIS , grand depot 21 rue drouot a Paris he sell on...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Bronze Sculpture by A.CARBIER from the 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bronze sculpture by A.CARBIER from the 19th Century. Elegant sculpture by A.CARBIER in patinated bronze from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, signed A.CARBIER, stamped i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Grand guéridon basculant, plateau chantourné à décor peint et burgauté
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Grand guéridon basculant, plateau chantourné à décor peint et burgauté représentant un paysage à l’antique animé Fût tourné et pied tripode à décors dorés Fin XIXe Traces d’usure, sa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Mirror, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III carved giltwood mirror with floral patterns, circa nineteenth century.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of French Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Vases for the Orientalist Market
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Paris porcelain hand painted Vases for the orientalist market, circa 1870. Each vase is beautifully hand painted with scenes of Sultan and Sultana, and the tops a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

French Aubusson Rug 19th century - Napoleon III style - 265x166, No 1359
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century - around 1860 Origin: Aubusson, FRANCE Style: Napoleon III Condition: Perfect condition (Cleaned, Lined in our workshop) Material: Wool & Silk Width: 2m65 Length...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool

Pair Antique French Napoleon III Bronze D' Ore & Green Marble Cassoulets Ca 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Napoleon III bronze d' ore & green marble cassoulets, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
This 19th Century Napoleon III Box is a splendid example of the craftsmanship and elegance characteristic of the Napoleon III era. Crafted from rich walnut wood and adorned with intr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Guéridon basculant à plateau chantourné décoré d’un médaillon central peint
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Guéridon basculant à plateau chantourné décoré d’un médaillon central peint, époque Napoléon III décor de fleurs et papillons autour du médaillon (manques au décor) Scène centrale d’...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putti Clock, 1870s
By Claire Jeanne Roberte Collinet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Napoleon III bronze Bacchus putti clock, France, 1870s Height: 7.4"(18.8cm), Width: 6.1"(15.5cm), Depth : 3.3"(8.4cm). In perfect working order. Ver...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Style French Console Table Black Wood And Carrara Arabesque Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Elegant and ref...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs with Tufted Backs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of French 19th century armchairs with diamond tufted backs and scrolled arms. This pair of armchairs from the Napoleon III period captures the intricate details and r...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

Porcelain De Paris French Wedding Vase For The Church
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. A rare and romantic French wedding vase...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Paintings Portraits Of Dogs, Watercolor On Paper, Black Poodle, Late 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Paintings Portraits of Dogs features a small painting, a Watercolor on paper with a portrait of a Black Poodle dog, late 1800s era.  This is a pleasant portrai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Ormolu and Patinated-Bronze ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture Attributed to François Linke (1855 - 1946), Paris, Late 19th/ Century The clock representing a putto on ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

A Monumental "Exhibition" Pair Of Baccarat Opaline Glass Bronze Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
An Important and Monumental "Exhibition" Pair Of French Baccarat Opaline Opaque Glass Bronze Mounted Vases and Covers, Most Certainly Made For The Exposition Universelle of 1878. In...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Sculpture in Gilded and Patinated Bronze, Signed "Campagne", 19th Century.
By Campagne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in gilded and patinated bronze, signed "campagne", 19th century. A Napoleon III period bronze sculpture, 19th century, gilded and patinated bronze, marble base, signed "Ca...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture in the Romantic Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture in the Romantic style, 20th century. Bronze sculpture, marble base, 20th century, in the Romantic style of the Napoleon III period. H: 52cm, W: 22cm, D: 22cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs ad ebonized turned feet circa 1860.
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Cabinet French Napoleon III black marble and inlays André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet French Napoleon III black marble and inlays André-Charles Boulle
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Bureau de Dame Napoleon III Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Milan, IT
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

Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas Paris
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by G.Thomas publisher Paris The Terrestrial Globe has an exceptional blackened wooden base with a ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Cabinet Black and Gold Napoleon III 1860 France marble Top André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet Black and Gold Napoleon III 1860 France marble Top André-Charles Boulle
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

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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