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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.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
Ebony Accent Chairs with Original Green Silk Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Ultra lightweight Italian Ebonized chair in the Chiavari style. This chair is from the Napoleon III period, circa 1880. Hand turned and blackened, most likely with an enamel or lacqu...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silk, Fruitwood

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique marquetry wooden box for perfume. The box dates from the French Napoleon III period, circa 1880-1890. The box features those original crystal perfume bottles, bea...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Burl

Antique French 19th Napoleon III Toad Armchair In Velvet
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
The armchair is extremely comfortable, thanks to its wide armrests, its enveloping backrest and its wide seat. The perfect armchair for a reading corner where you won't want to give ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet

Pair Napoleon III Painted Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of period Napoleon III side chairs with cane seats, hand turned, exquisitely carved fluting at front legs and beautiful hand painted detailing.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Circa 1860 French Sulfide Portrait Paperweight of Empress Eugenie
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A circa 1860 French sulfide portrait on confetti ground paperweight table pillar, Empress Eugenie (wife of Napoleon III). 3 1/2" dia., 6 1/2" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family busin...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass

Napoleon III Style Black and Silver Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Excellent mirror from France in the Napoleon III style with a black and silver leaf frame. There is also an inner frame of gold leaf beading. Hand-carved into the silver frame is a l...
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1910s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Silk Satin Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has the original silk satin covering and two bands embroidered in half stitch and applied to the fabric, the backrest...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Satin, Silk, Beech

Old Paris Porcelain Lantern Night Light, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Old Paris porcelain lantern night-light, ca.1890. Paris porcelain lantern representing cupid with a garland of flowers. Measures: Height: 18"(46cm), diameter : 5.9"(15cm). Height of ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th C. Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare mid 19th Century Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Wood Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk. Amazing brass inlays fron top to bottom. measures 33.5"in width, 21" in depth and s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

Napoleon III Style French Buffet Chest of drawers wood bronze black marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding and one of a kind French Napoleon III style sideboard in exotic and precious woods such as rosewood. Counter top in black marble and bronze throughout its presentation. I...
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1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Gold Giltwood Cane Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century giltwood chair with wonderful hand carved curved arms, turned spindle, finals, cane seat and new feather down seat cushion in ticking. Also available C.O.M. (additional...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Cane, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century French Liqueur Box
Located in Mérida, YU
19th Century French Cave a´Liqueur. Never restored. Very good condition. 4 decanters and 16 glasses.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

E Picault, Victoria, Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Victoria: bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a victorious warrior, on a red marble base This bronze is entitled "Victoria" and is signed by the artist Emile Picault Emile Pica...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Dutch Napoleon III Log Basket, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century Dutch Napoleon III firewood basket holder. The log holder is made copper. Also called 'Frisian nail bucket'. Was used for the transport o...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Copper

An important Cut Crystal Bowl with Gilt Bronze Mounting, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important cut crystal bowl with gilt bronze mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century cut crystal bowl with ormolu mounting, Napoleon III period. H: 31.5cm, W: ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

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

Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror , France Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror. Giltwood frame featuring fine carved details and rounded top corners.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

19th C. French Gilt and Porcelain Inkwell - Estate of Barbara J. Walters
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, an ormolu, gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain encrier or inkwell in pot form. It is decorated with flowering vines, the gilt bronze top with wells for writing im...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

A Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Bonbonnière, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze bonbonnière, 19th century. A Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze bonbonniere, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 27cm, W: 21cm, D: 18cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French putti in gilt and chiseled bronze on a green marble base
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Pair of French Napoleon III putti in mercury-gilded bronze on a marble base. France, 19th century. Exquisite pair of sculptures in mercury-gilt and chiseled bronze, Ormolu, r...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A Pair of French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Andirons, Chenets, circa 1870. A rare and unusual pair of bronze and multi-colored champleve enameled andirons ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Ancient painting, watercolor on paper, 19th century, Carlo Prayer
Located in Monza, IT
Ancient painting, watercolor on paper, 19th century, Carlo Prayer A refined painting depicting a couple with child on a boat on a lake. The painting is made up of an infinite number ...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Napoleon III Orange Marble Eagle Urn
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III orange marble eagle urn. Neoclassical style orange apricot marble urn with gold metal mounts at finial rim handles and base; gold painted antim...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Napoleon III Burl Wood Cabinet C. 1860-1880 With Painted Porcelain Plaques
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible antique French Demi Lune Display Cabinet with handsome banded Burl Wood, gilt bronze mounts and lovely painted porcelain accents...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Rifle Bayonet Steel Brass Bronze Pendant Chandelier
Located in Madrid, ES
A exceptional Napoleon III steel twenty eight light chandelier, made from bayonet handles and blades from the Franco/ Prusian war shaped into scrolling branches, each handle with im...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Bust in Bronze with Brown Patina on an Onyx Base, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust in bronze with brown patina on an onyx base, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century brown patina bronze bust, Napoleon III period, on an onyx base. H: 41.5cm, W: 18c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze

Old Master Paintings, Paintings With Venice, View Of Venice, Oil On Canvas, Late 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The antique paintings category, Landscape Paintings proposes a Glimpse of Venice with gondola and gondolier in a Venetian canal.  The work depicts a moment of daily life in Venice, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

19th Century rectangular lacquered and gilded tray Napoleon III France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting a stunning 19th-century rectangular lacquered and gilded tray from the Napoleon III period in France. This exquisite piece features grey-green borders that beautifully fra...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fruitwood

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and striking antique French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) convertible rafraichissoir wine cooler drinks table by the ébéniste to the Emperor Jean-Pierre-Alexan...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Unusual Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Five Cup Candelabras - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., France, a pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze and champlevé candelabra. Four neoclassical column supports are surmounted by five candle cups, on an enamel decorated plinth...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Napoleon III Fireplace In Black Belgian Or Black Mazy Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III fireplace in black marble from Belgium or black marble from Mazy. Dimensions of the fireplace: 80 x 99 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze clock with mythological decor, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period clock in marble and gilt bronze with a mythological theme...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Venetian Moor With Shell, Carved Wood, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Venetian Moorish servant carved and painted wood: the character stands, on a hexagonal base painted faux-marble He is dressed in very colorful clothing, and wears a shell on his head...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Two Napoleon III Caned Beech Chairs, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two french chairs Napoleon III, made circa 1880. Beech and cane in faux-bambou style. Antique, late 19th century. Sound and solid. Shipping: L42 / H 89 / P 55 cm 13 kg.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Cane, Beech

Bronze Sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, 1900.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, 1900. A patinated and gilt bronze orientalist bust by Emmanuel Villanis, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Each: H: 44cm, W: 28cm, D: 20cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Alabaster Sculptures, Antique Bust Of Woman, Female Sculpture, 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Marble and Alabaster Sculptures, features a beautiful and refined Female Sculpture, depicting a Bust of a Woman, of a Girl with a headdress and gentle gaze. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Alabaster

Pair of painted porcelain plaques signed Bigot, France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of painted porcelain plaques signed Bigot, France, late 19th century. Dimensions with frame: 46 cm height, 41 cm width, 6 cm depth.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain, Wood

White Carrara Marble Mantel Clock 3 pieces Set by Bondat, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century Napoleon III white Carrara marble mantel clock set by J. Bondat France is a stunning and rare timepiece of French craftsmanship. The set is hand-carved wi...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel

19th C. French Empire Parcel Giltwood Caryatid Candlestick Table Lamps - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. and later adapted, a pair of candlestick table lamps with gilt carved wood caryatid on a later oval base with four ball feet. The lamps each have a chocolate brown oval enam...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Pair of Framed Paintings on Porcelain, Signed J.Bigot, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of framed paintings on porcelain, signed J.Bigot, 19th century. Pair of paintings on porcelain, signed J.Bigot in a wood and gilded stucco frame, early 20th century, Napoleon I...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain, Stucco, Wood

19th century Napoleon III candleholders
By Napoléon III
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Palmette design candlesticks. Perfectly crafted with wood-like metal work and base. P
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'CERAT: C: OX: PLUMB:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid- 'CERAT: C: OX: PLUMB:' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Te...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. Width at front is 56 cm (22.0 inches).
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

A Pair of Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Covered Vases, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze covered vases, 19th century. A pair of Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze covered vases, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 42cm, W: 18cm...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century French Red Marble Cassolettes
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Red Marble Cassolettes (H+/- 31 cm.) good condition
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

French Alabaster Monkey Sculpture, End 19th C
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French marble sculpture, France, end 19th C. Monkey smoking a pipe. Marble and glass. Glass eyes. Measures: height : 9.8"(25cm), width : 6.7"(17cm), depth : 4.4"(11.2cm). Some slight...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Alabaster

French 1850s Napoléon III Framed Architectural Panel with Allegory of the Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period framed architectural oil on canvas panel from the mid 19th century, with Allegory of the Arts and rinceaux motifs. Created in France at the beginning of ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood

Antique Mirror, With Face And Volutes, Gilded In Leaf Of Pure Gold, 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The elegant and beautiful Antique Mirror With Volute-rich Cimasa here offered dates back to the 19th Century. The central antique mirror and all side mirrors engraved with floral mo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Napoleon III "Entre Deux" Cabinet
Located in San Antonio, TX
Presenting a stunning 19th Century French Napoleon III "Entre Deux" Cabinet, a remarkable example of the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the Napoleon III era. This exqui...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Napoleon III Boulle Style Cut Brass Marquetry Cabinets
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of striking Napoleon III style ebonized cabinets, with Boulle style faux tortoiseshell cut-brass marquetry, gilt brass mounted black lacquered solid wood construction, topped ...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Brass

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: QUINA R:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid- 'EXT: QUINA R:' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

Pj Mêne, Rabbit Hunting, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
The rabbit hunt or group of dogs in the burrow is a bronze sculpture with a brown patina by PJ Mêne Prolific artist, Pierre Jules Mêne 1810-1879, distinguished himself as one of the...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'CERAT: SIMPLEX'
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid- 'CERAT: SIMPLEX' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Techniqu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Group of hunting dogs in front of a terrier: bronze sculpture with brown patina signed Arson Alphonse Alexandre Arson (1822-1895) is a French animal sculptor, with birds as his favo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Bronze Fruit Bowl with Mythological Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Carved of patinated bronze, this 19th century fruit bowl boasts a mythological scene with three winged Cupids wearing vine leaves, holding a cup and grapes. They are leaning against the central foot, which is richly decorated with vine leaves and clusters of grapes. It supports the bowl embellished with a Medusa head in the center, surrounded by a border adorned with grapevines. The decor refers to the festivals of Bacchus, god of wine in Greco-Roman mythology, that celebrated the beginning of the grape harvest, and where satyrs and Bacchantes...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Mirror, Louis Philippe, Gilded In Pure Gold Leaf, 19th century.
Located in Breganze, VI
The Antique Gilded Mirror proposed here has a Gold Leaf Gilded Frame, 19th century. Antique mirror without a selvedge is decorated with floral motifs, engraved flowers and leaves, w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Porcelain "Dove" Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Inscribed HA et Cie and numbered 403 Signed in red Escalier de Cristal Paris Beautiful planter in gilded and painted porcelain. The rounded belly with a platinum background is decor...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Napoleon III Mirror in Chiselled and Gilded Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this beautiful and intricately designed 19th-century mirror featuring rich openwork in the style of Napoleon III. The mirror's decorations predominantly consist o...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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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