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
Soup Tureen or Centrepiece from the House of CHRYSALIA Goldsmith, Napoleon III.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Soup tureen or centrepiece from the House of CHRYSALIA Goldsmith, Napoleon III, 19th Century.
Soup tureen or centrepiece in bronze and silver-plated metal by the House of CHRYSALIA ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Bronze
French Auxiliary Table Commode Napoleon III Style Burgundy marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind French auxiliary furniture, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period in precious woods and with marquetry, originating in an important Parisian workshop in the mid-19th cent...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Large Oriental Jardinière in Regula, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Oriental jardinière in Regula, Napoleon III period.
Large 19th century Napoleon III period Oriental planter in Regula.
h: 55cm, w: 60cm, d: 35cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Composition
French 19th Century Chaise with Wooden Arm Details
Located in Buchanan, NY
Classic French 19th century Napoleon III tufted chaise lounge with exposed wooden details on the arms. The chaise has been stripped down to the muslin and is ready to be upholstered....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century Fireplace Screen in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite fireplace screen is crafted in the shape of a peacock and features eight retractable elements. The bronze exhibits superb gilding, with minor signs of wear on the most...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Napoleon III Slipper Chair in Floral Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French Napoleon III slipper chair. This slipper chair is a truly unique piece, with its vintage floral fabric and bullion fringe providing an eye-catching contrast. In goo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bolster
Located in Beaune, FR
Louis XVI / Napoleon III style mahogany stand with 6 legs. White marble top with small bronze gallery. It is in good condition.
Dimensions
Width 48.5cm
Depth 32cm
Height 74.5cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Liquor Cabinet with Original Crystal Glassware
Located in NICE, FR
Presenting this lovely liquor cabinet, as seen before on a French TV program "Affaire Conclue" on channel France 2.
This liquor cabinet is a clever small piece of furniture with wal...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Crystal, Bronze
Paris Porcelain Pink and Gold over White Glazed Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in London, by appointment only
Paris Porcelain Pink and Gold over White Glazed Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp
Paris Porcelain monochrome pink pigment underglaze depicting bucolic...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And 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
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Set of 10 Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of 10 painted and gilded Napoleon III dining chairs in the Louis XVI style. The set includes 2 armchairs and 8 side chairs. A set of 10 matching chairs is certainly very rare e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Wooden Liquor Cabinet Napoleon III with Crystal Interior
Located in Sofia, BG
An wooden ebonised and hand-painted liquor cabinet in Napoleon III style with brass inlay. Exterior opens in three directions to elegantly reveal a crystal service surrounded by poli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Lounge Chairs - Antique Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large pair of antique French Napoleon III lounge chairs made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The detailed Fauteuils have a slightly reclined backrest with wide armrests,...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Very good condition.
dimensions: height 110 cm x width 125 cm x depth 50 cm
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian, Napoleon III Period, Oil on Canvas "Donkey Chase”, ca. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted on an oval ground within a rectangular canvas, the corners painted black, depicting a woman atop a haycart being wildly pulled by a donkey being harassed by a gang of unruly ...
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1860s Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Paint
French Napoleon III Settee with Ebonized Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual French 19th Century Napoleon III Tufted Sofa with ebonized arms. This stunning small scale Napoleon III sofa is a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the e...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
French porcelain, Sevres, and bronze planter from the 19th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French porcelain, Sevres, and bronze planter from the 19th century
Sevres porcelain planter in an off-white tone with bronze base, handles and details.
Hand painted with the artist's...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche
France, circa 1870s
An exquisite Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche from France, circa the 1870s. This...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Ormolu
French Sevres bronze and porcelain vase, Cloisonne 19th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Sevres bronze and porcelain vase, Cloisonne 19th century
Antique blue sevres porcelain masseter with intricate design on the base and neck, hand ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Life Size Religious Statue Saint Joaquin
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning sculpture is a beautiful depiction of Saint Joaquin, dating back to the Historicism period of 1850-1900. Handmade in France with plaster material and carved with Reali...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Paint
19th Century Pair of Bronze Wall Sconces in the style of Napoleon III
Located in NICE, FR
These wall sconces, containing 3 lights each, exemplify the lavish aesthetic of Napoleon III. Shaped in the likeness of quivers carrying arrows, they are further adorned with intrica...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large French Napoleon III Armchair in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A luxurious large French Napoleon III armchair in gold velvet. The perfect combination of vintage luxury and modern style, this 19th century Napoleon III armchair has been restored f...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Chaise à haut dossier en bois et carton bouilli burgauté, Napoléon III
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Chaise à haut dossier en bois et carton bouilli burgauté, Napoléon III
Assise anciennement cannée, garnie d’un velours rose (clous tapissier apparents)
Riches décors peints de fleurs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a single welt. The frames have hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by matching stretc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
French Bed Headboards in golden bronze Bed Frame
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful French bed headboards in gilt bronze, Napoleon III.
Measurements 140 cm tall and 134 cm the other,
7 cm wide and 95 cm wide both, they ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Brass Wire Birdcage
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your home with this whimsical antique bird cage. Crafted in France, circa 1920, this cage made of brass, is cylindrical in shape and topped with a rounded dome embellished w...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful Napoleon III period "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with inlaid brass en fruitwood veneer. The cabinet contains four carafes and 12 glasses on a wooden stand with bronze ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A clock set 3 pieces imari porcelain and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clock set three pieces in Imari porcelain and bronze . this clock set is rare ,you can use it with the candelabras , you can take off this candelabras and put the lid porcelain on th...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze and Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
The grand turned alabaster marble bowl sits in a bronze ring decorated with ribbons and floral rosettes...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne
Located in London, GB
An unusual antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne with a large central flower holder and two smaller ones on either side....
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Napoleon III Curved and Tufted Chaise Longue
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 19th century Napoleon III tufted chaise lounge showcases the artistry of the period. It features a gracefully sloped and curved extended left arm, and scrolled back with a decorative tassle accent. The interior of the back and arm, and the seat, are all skillfully and heavily tufted, making this chaise a unique and standout addition to any interior. The vintage blue velvet fabric...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Upholstery
French Napoleon III Style Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome small French sofa or settee in the Napoleon III style. The classic “chapeau de gendarme“ shape of the back balances perfectly with the gen...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
An interesting pair of French late 19th century armchairs that have been stripped down to the burlap and muslin and are ready to be upholstered. This unusual pair of period armchairs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
French 19th C. Chaise Longue with Carved Fruitwood Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III chaise longue is classic and timeless. Inspired by the Louis XV period, this 19th century chaise features an elaborately carved fruitwood frame that ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair of Porcelain Candelabra in the Taste of Meissen, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Porcelain Candelabra in the taste of Meissen, 19th Century.
Pair of porcelain candelabras, 19th century, Napoleon III period, very fine quality.
h:48cm, d: 29cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Bust of a young boy with bare shoulders, signed in the style of Camille Claudel
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Elevate your interior with this exquisite bust of a young boy, with bare shoulders, signed and precisely dated 1863.
This stunning sculpture is a true representation of 19th-century ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze & Marble Street Sign Candle Holders
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Bronze & Marble Street Sign Candle Holders
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III Mahogany Mirrored Cabinet with Marble Top Circa 1875
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III Mahogany Mirrored Cabinet with Marble Top, Circa 1875. The front door and 2 side doors can open out.
This beautiful marble top piece is very versatile ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Marble
Napoleon III Ceiling Lights
Located in Beaune, FR
Ceiling lamp forming a chiseled glass shell topped with a gilded bronze belt. It is from the Napoleon III period and dates from the 19th century. It is in good condition.
Dimensions...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Chinese Crumb brushes Napoleon III Red Black Victorian 19th France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This set of three crumb brushes, date from the reign of the last emperor of France, Napoleon III. His wife, Empress Eugenie, had a major influence on fashion and decorative style dur...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Haviland Limoges France Imperatrice Eugenie Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haviland Limoges France vase in Imperatrice Eugenie pattern is made on one of the discontinued blanks and is probably one of the first vases decor...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Napoleon III Decorative Bowl in Crystal and Gilded Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite decorative bowl made of cut crystal with a gilded bronze base from the Napoleon III period in the 19th century. The base depicts a man in classical...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Crystal, Bronze
Large Oriental Planter in Regula, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Oriental planter in Regula, Napoleon III period.
An important 19th century Napoleon III period Oriental jardinière in Regula.
h: 55cm, w: 60...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Stucco & Wood Napoleon III Wall Mirror Golden & Black Oriental St, c 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoléon III wood and stucco wall mirror painted of black and gold.
During the Napoleon III period, artists had a keen interest in everything to do with Eastern art. This explains the motifs on this mirror, created to invite travel.
The black and gold furniture...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Stucco, Wood
Antique Napoleon III Style Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III style mahogany brass mounted double pedestal desk with leather top, circa 1900. With a rectangular top with brass molding on the edges a band of mahogany and an inset to...
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Early 1900s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Ebonized Meuble d'Appui Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III French Second Empire Monumental Ebonized and Parcel Silvered Meuble d'Appui Cabinet, with white marble top, long drawer over pair of doors opening up to three interior burlwood drawers...
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Carved Oak Dessert Buffet From France
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak dessert buffet from France. On the top there is a glorious hand carved backsplash and four hand carved crown finials. There are three shelves, all with carved front ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Oak
French Napoleon III Period Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classic small-scale French 19th Century Napoleon III Period loveseat, sofa or settee, circa 1860-1879. The settee offers both comfort and style with graceful and elegant lines exe...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
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
French Napoleon III Hand Carved Large Bed
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare 19th Century Napoleon III period french palatial King sized bed in solid high quality tropical wood (size 181.5 x 210 cm) with painted floral lacquer panels. Very rare period ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Wood
19th Century Marine Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Paul Seignon (1820-1890).
Located in NICE, FR
A small 19th-century marine oil-on-canvas painting depicting two ships navigating the waves of the deep sea on a rather tranquil day. It has been restored with complete re-lining. It bears the signature of Paul Seignon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Canvas
Large French Tufted Napoleon III Sofa with Extended Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique and stately large scale French 19th century Napoleon III sofa features gracefully extended arms that contrast the low back and give this sofa a distinctly elegant appeal....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
19th century demi-borne / Half seat in rosewood
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual 19th-century demi-borne in rosewood and damask fabric with an attached planter in the back.
France, circa 1860
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Damask, Rosewood
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood.
France, circa 1860.
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1860s Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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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