$643Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chair Fauteuil Crapaud Toad Chair Napoleon III Style French circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Fauteuil Crapaud French Napoleon III, circa 1960 This little arm chair wil be perfect in a dressing or a bedroom.
Faux Leather
19th Century French Faux Rosewood Voltaire Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century French Voltaire Armchair with a faux rosewood painted finish. This imposing lounge chair has a wide well-sprung seat pad sitting on pleasing out-swept cabriole legs. A...
Wood
1970s French Napoleonic Style Carved Maple Rope Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970s French Napoleonic style carved rope bergere chairs. The seafoam embroidered is vintage, and there is a spot. Both chairs are in very good condition and unmarked.
Upholstery, Maple
$2,950 / set
Vintage Papier Mache Cane Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Traditionally associated with the Napoleon III and English Victorian eras, these chairs feature an exquisite "japanned" black lacquer finish, masterfully accented with shimmering han...
Gold Leaf
Adjustable Reclining Napoleon III Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique find! Very comfortable reclining chaise lounge. Great vintage detailing in the mechanism to recline the seat. The arm swings out for easy access. Completely restored, newly up...
Linen, Oak
$3,045 / set
Pair Of French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of French Napoleon III chairs with original upholstery. Good strong, sturdy condition.
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Comini & Modonutti Carved Knotted Rope Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Napoleon III style dining chairs. Featured in a solid wood with a light white washed wood finish.
Upholstery, Wood
$3,690 / item
Linen Arm Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chair. This French inspired chair is based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs.
Linen
$12,900 / set
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.
Wood
Antique Parlor Chair with Nobilis Floral Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
1950s European Parlor Chair refurbished and done with a floral pattern from the firm Nobilis. This chair fits well with a wide array of settings.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique Faux Bamboo Giltwood Chiavari Chairs with Fortuny Fabric Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique faux bamboo Chiavari side chairs. Featuring a classic spindle back silhouette detailed to replicate bamboo nodes. The seat is a tight, button tufted cushion with new ...
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of French Napoleon III Tufted Arm Chairs in Gold Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of French Napoleon III armchairs from the late 19th century, offering both comfort and style in abundance.
Upholstery
Pair Of Black 19th Century Side Chairs, Original Upholstery - FR ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
What an extraordinary pair of late French 19th century Napoleon III side chairs.
Fabric, Beech
19th Century Set of Four French Red Leather Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Introducing a set of four exquisite precious wood chairs, embodying the timeless elegance of Napoleon III era, circa 1880.
Leather, Fruitwood
Set of 4 Contemporary Empire-Style Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 Contemporary Empire-style black lacquer dining chairs with a sleigh design open back with a cream & blue shot raw silk upholstered seats.
Brass
Pair of solid wood and velvet chairs, "Regina Venezia," 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Pair of decorative chairs in classical Venetian style, featuring a refined black lacquered frame embellished with elegant gold ornamental motifs and seat upholstered in ruby red velv...
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Empire-style (2nd quarter 19th Century) mahogany side chairs with turned back rails, a central back burgundy leather upholstered panel and seat with decorative brass ...
Brass
Pair of Napoleon III Style Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Gray Paisley Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 21st century Napoleon III style armchairs in the style of Madeleine Castaing.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Chairs Newly Reupholstered In Leather - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Armchairs Newly Reupholstered in Deep-Red Distressed Italian Leather - Pair Antique pair of Napoleon III period armchairs with curly frame and ar...
Leather, Wood
$19,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Eight Dessin Fournir Gilt Faux Bois Twig Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of eight rare dining chairs featuring hand-carved faux bois gilt twig wood frames designed by Erika Brunson for Dessin Fournir. Crafted in the old world style from beech ...
Gold
Napoleon III French Deep Button-Back Crapaud Chair, Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in London, GB
A finely proportioned French deep button-back 'Crapaud' chair of the Napoleon III period, circa 1850–60, exhibiting the enveloping comfort and sculptural upholstery characteristic of...
Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Coconut
Antique French Napoleon III 'Crapaud' Tub Chair in Moss Green Velvet
By Saint Honore Les Bains
Located in London, GB
The design is closely aligned with the 'confortable' style popularized by Maison Fournier and the elite workshops of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, who supplied the burgeoning upper cla...
Brass
19th Century George Jacob Continental Brass Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, a Pair
By Georges Jacob
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare pair of continental mahogany and brass inlay upholstered side chairs attributed to the famous French cabinet maker Georges Jacob. Very firm, reupholstered seats with springs. ...
Brass
Royal Louis XV or Rococo Tapestry Sofa and Chairs, Gold, Napoleon III, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XV tapestry / tapestry suite, Napoleon III, circa 1880. Genuine gold leaf on solid wood.
Wood
Charming Napoleon III game table in Blackened beech
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet.
Beech
$419Sale Price|20% Off
Wooden Chair Louis Philippe Style 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty low chair from the Napoleon III period with a very beautiful turned wooden backrest.
Wood
French Napoleon III Armchair in White Boucle
Located in Chireno, TX
An excellent near-pair with a second Napoleon III chair similarly upholstered (see last two images - and item ref: 2007).
Brass, Steel, Iron
Bergère Armchair in Blue Toile de Jouy Upholstery, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The tailored skirt conceals the frame while emphasizing the graceful silhouette, and the brass castors allow the chair to be moved with ease. Napoleon III furniture is admired for b...
Brass
French Napoleon III Armchair in White Boucle
Located in Chireno, TX
An excellent near-pair with a second Napoleon III chair similarly upholstered (see last two images - and item ref: 2017).
Brass, Steel, Iron
A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A refined pair of 19th century French library chairs in the Napoleon III taste, distinguished by their elegant proportions and classic turned legs.
Fabric, Silk, Hardwood
Napoleon III Buttoned back cabriole legged tub chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish Napoleon III buttoned tub chair with very fine cabriole legs.
Upholstery
$1,432Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Child’s Velvet Armchair with Decorative Fringe
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Charming 19th-century French child’s armchair upholstered in a warm terracotta velvet, adorned with a refined bullion fringe and traditional nailhead trim. This delightful piece perf...
Velvet, Elm
19th Century French Duchesse Brisée Bergère and Matching Ottoman
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French Duchesse Brisée dates from the 19th-century and is a beautiful example of refined French seating furniture. Comprising a comfortable bergère armchair and its matc...
Brass
$3,600 / item
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs.
Linen
19th Century Napoleon III French Chair, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming 19th century French Napoleon III chair displaying elegant proportions and the refined craftsmanship associated with the Second Empire period.
Wood
$1,800 / set
French 19th Century Tufted Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned 19th century French tufted armchair with a matching ottoman, upholstered in light blue silk damask with matching bullion fringe. This elegant armchair and ...
Fabric
19th Century Faux Bamboo and Caned Children’s Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming Napoleon III-era children’s chair is a delightful blend of craftsmanship and elegance, dating to the mid-to-late 19th century.
Cane, Lacquer, Faux Bamboo
French Set of 18 Salon Chairs / Armchairs, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
French set of 18 salon chairs / armchairs, Napoleon III Extensive and very rare Louis XV salon seating group consisting of 8 armchairs and 10 chairs.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood and Mohair Side Chairs from Salon Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautifully matched pair of antique French Louis XVI side chairs from the Napoleon III Belle Epoque era. Crafted with finely carved frames with a painted original giltwood finish,...
Mohair, Giltwood
Pozzi & Verga Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wooden Side Chairs Italy 1950, Pair
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Pozzi & Verga
Located in Miami, FL
The legs are slender and tapered, with the front legs featuring subtle carved detailing, sturdy and firm. The overall Italian Chairs suggests a mid-century or vintage European desig...
Wood, Bouclé
Small Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs, Ready to Upholster
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attractive pair of 19th century French Napoleon III chairs featuring elegant forms and classic Second Empire styling.
Wood
Set Of 12 Louis XVI Style Chairs In Polychrome Wood - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb set of 12 Louis XVI style chairs from the Napoleon III period in polychrome wood Very beautiful set which has a superb polychromie trapezoidal backrest and fluted front and ...
Wood
ViNTAGE NAPOLEON HARDWOOD & BRASS INLAID LIBRARY DESK & CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Rosewood with Brass inlay Library Writing Desk with matching Captains chair with Napoleo...
Brass
Amazing Set of Armchair and 2 Chair First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of armchair and 2 chair First Empire Napoleon III early 19th Century France measure armchair: 86cm x 64cm x 54cm measures chairs: 82cm x 50cm x 45cm wood proveniente : Roman...
Wood
Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a lovely pair of large high back tub chairs. Napoleon III period with ebonised legs. Generous size and with the deep buttoned detail they are hugely decorative as well as c...
Beech
$2,537
French Leather Chair
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
French Leather Chair from the 19th century. Excellent condition and very comfortable. Very rare chair in leather.
Leather
Accent chair, trimmings, and small stitches by Jacques Garcia
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Accent chair, trimmings, and small stitches by Jacques Garcia. A few buttons missing and weakened
Fabric
Carved French Oak Salon Throne Chair, Original Pictorial Upholstery
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved French Oak Salon Throne Chair, Original Pictorial Upholstery This lovely old High Back chair retains its original hand made pictorial fabric back rest, this is in muted sha...
Oak
4 Vintage French Garden Folding Dining Bistro Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Say it with style with this set of 4 vintage French folding bistro style dining chairs. Leave them out or fold them up to save space. Great dining chairs for the porch, garden or patio.
Iron
Six “La Restauration” garden chairs France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Six 1880s garden metal and wood chairs, from the restaurant « La Restauration » in the park of the city of Vichy, center of France. In good condition. Two series of six available.
Metal
Hollywood Regency Style Rope & Tassel Chair with Matching Ottoman in Blue Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Rope and tassel chair with matching ottoman in blue velvet. The chair has a carved wood rope style frame with beautiful, newly upholstered, velvet upholstery. Chair measures: 27.5 W...
Velvet, Wood
19th C French Salon Chair & Ottoman in Meadow Flower by Christopher Hodsoll
By Christopher Hosdoll
Located in London, GB
A particularly generous and deeply upholstered French Napoleon III salon chair with matching ottoman, newly upholstered in Christopher Hodsoll's Meadow Flower fabric in Citrus, in co...
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Italian Artisan Reproduction of the 1960s Game Table with 4 Chairs Wood Brass
Located in Prato, IT
Veneered in ebonized wood with gilded brass inserts. Gilded bronze applications. Fair condition: some scratches and small lacks Dimensions: cm W 80 x D 80 x H 79.
Ormolu, Brass
French Provincial 'Alsatian' Style Bolster Arm Lounge Fauteuil
Located in London, GB
A whimsical and plush accent piece, this armchair is a 20th-century take on the opulent French Napoleon III aesthetic. The chair is defined by its generously proportioned, perfectl...
Velvet, Goatskin, Upholstery, Beech
Hollywood Regency Tall Green Pedestals with Curvaceous Roman Urn Silhouette
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Glass 16" Diameter Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Napoleon III Style Chairs in Emerald Sheepskin on Gilt Rope & Tassel Frames Hollywood Regen...
Metal
Napoleon III Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of the offbeat, fetishistic quality that typifies the most interesting Napoleon III furniture.
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Napoleon III Style Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 12
Located in Astoria, NY
Grand set of twelve antique French dining chairs, Napoleon III style, late 19th century, sourced in Provence, France.
Fabric, Wool, Oak
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