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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
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

$307

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

$2,929Sale Price|30% Off

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Brocade, Beech

Italian Artisan Reproduction of the 1960s Game Table with 4 Chairs Wood Brass
Italian Artisan Reproduction of the 1960s Game Table with 4 Chairs Wood Brass

Italian Artisan Reproduction of the 1960s Game Table with 4 Chairs Wood Brass

$4,668 / set

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.

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu, Brass

1880s French Napoleon III Gilt Faux Bamboo Stool Gold Carved Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Gilt Faux Bamboo Stool Gold Carved Wood

1880s French Napoleon III Gilt Faux Bamboo Stool Gold Carved Wood

$1,595

1880s French Napoleon III Gilt Faux Bamboo Stool Gold Carved Wood

Located in High Point, NC

This charming 1880s French Napoléon III gilt faux bamboo stool exemplifies the period’s fascination with exoticism and decorative refinement. Crafted in carved wood and finished in a...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Faux Bamboo, Giltwood

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century

$354Sale Price|20% Off

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Chinese shell shape decorative little empty pocket papier mache with a handle late 19th century. Black Lacquered with a Classic chinoiserie scene of the...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Antique Carved Napoleon III Pedestal Table with Breccia Marble Top
Antique Carved Napoleon III Pedestal Table with Breccia Marble Top

Antique Carved Napoleon III Pedestal Table with Breccia Marble Top

$3,875

Antique Carved Napoleon III Pedestal Table with Breccia Marble Top

Located in Toronto, ON

A stunning and grand antique carved Napoleon III pedestal with Breccia marble top. Ornately hand carved and gilded, this large statement piece is sure to make an impact. 12" diameter...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Napoleon III wall mirror with coat of arms, carved and gilded wood, France
Napoleon III wall mirror with coat of arms, carved and gilded wood, France

Napoleon III wall mirror with coat of arms, carved and gilded wood, France

$876Sale Price|19% Off

Napoleon III wall mirror with coat of arms, carved and gilded wood, France

Located in Valladolid, ES

Technical data Style: Napoleon III Materials: Carved and gilded wood, mirror Period: Napoleon III era (1852 – 1880) Country of origin: France Good condition considering its age and u...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Last 19th Century Italian Corner Étagère Turned Walnut Ebonized wax polished
Last 19th Century Italian Corner Étagère Turned Walnut Ebonized wax polished

Last 19th Century Italian Corner Étagère Turned Walnut Ebonized wax polished

$1,360

Last 19th Century Italian Corner Étagère Turned Walnut Ebonized wax polished

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Last 19th century Italian corner étagère turned walnut ebonized, wax polished Measure cm: H 94 W47 D 30 (Ang 33 x 33).

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

J. Mégemond, Samovar and its matching Tray, France, circa 1870
J. Mégemond, Samovar and its matching Tray, France, circa 1870

J. Mégemond, Samovar and its matching Tray, France, circa 1870

$6,751 / set

J. Mégemond, Samovar and its matching Tray, France, circa 1870

Located in PARIS, FR

Signed MEGEMOND PARIS Elegant silver-plated bronze samovar, composed in its upper part of a handled teapot, surmounted by a lid with a finely worked finial, and flanked on either si...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche

$556Sale Price|20% Off

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

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XXV, 1892
Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XXV, 1892

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XXV, 1892

$990

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XXV, 1892

Located in Downingtown, PA

This richly gilded chromolithograph reproduces three Sèvres soft-paste porcelain vases of contrasting form, drawn by Édouard Garnier and printed in colours heightened with genuine me...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Lyre-Shaped Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Lyre-Shaped Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Lyre-Shaped Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$9,079

Lyre-Shaped Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A 19th century Napoleon III period Lyre-shaped clock in white marble and gilt bronze in the Louis XVI style. H: 59cm, W: 28cm, D: 20cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Gustave Odiot Paris Sterling Silver Bowl, circa 1880
Gustave Odiot Paris Sterling Silver Bowl, circa 1880

Gustave Odiot Paris Sterling Silver Bowl, circa 1880

$4,900

Gustave Odiot Paris Sterling Silver Bowl, circa 1880

By Odiot, Maison Odiot Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a turn-of-the-19th-century sterling silver decorative bowl, designed and crafted by silversmith Odiot, Paris. The piece was crafted in France circa 1880. The rounded shape, r...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

$459

Antique French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

$1,750Sale Price|30% Off

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

1870s French Napoleon III Floral Striped Velvet Crapaud Armchair
1870s French Napoleon III Floral Striped Velvet Crapaud Armchair

1870s French Napoleon III Floral Striped Velvet Crapaud Armchair

$5,180

1870s French Napoleon III Floral Striped Velvet Crapaud Armchair

By Maison Krieger

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally elegant French Napoleon III Crapaud (toad) armchair, circa 1875, designed in the distinctive style of the celebrated Parisian workshop Maison Krieger. This beautiful...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty
Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty

Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty

$1,280

Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty

Located in Labrit, Landes

Chauffeuse little armchair French of the Napoleon III period circa 1880. The feets are in wood, the fauteuil has been recently reupholstered and recovered. Antique, 19th century. Sol...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

Japanese-Style Office Armchair, 19th Century.
Japanese-Style Office Armchair, 19th Century.

Japanese-Style Office Armchair, 19th Century.

$2,677

Japanese-Style Office Armchair, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Japanese-style office armchair, 19th century. Office armchair in the Viardot style, Japonisant decor, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 76cm. D: 57cm Contact us be...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

French 'Swan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period
French 'Swan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period

French 'Swan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period

$459

French 'Swan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French fireback with a swan. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black /pewter color. The condition is good, and it does not have cracks.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

$38,500

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and important early 19th Century desk handcrafted in calamander wood featuring two organizers on the banded top with brass supports, nine banded drawers with English dovetailing...

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus
19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus

19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus

$2,432Sale Price / set|20% Off

19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Step into the elegance of 19th-century France with this magnificent antique liquor cabinet, likely crafted from fine walnut wood. Known for its ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

French Napoleon III Bronze Peacock Mantel Clock Viot & Cie, 19th C.
French Napoleon III Bronze Peacock Mantel Clock Viot & Cie, 19th C.

French Napoleon III Bronze Peacock Mantel Clock Viot & Cie, 19th C.

$17,460

French Napoleon III Bronze Peacock Mantel Clock Viot & Cie, 19th C.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

An exceptional French mantel clock by Viot & Cie, dating to the Napoleon III period, circa 1860–1880. The sculptural composition features a finely cast peacock supporting the circul...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie
Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie

$1,495

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large mid nineteenth century marquetry box from the Napoleon III period features a burl thuya wood field surrounded by a concentric border of intricately inlaid ebonized pearwoo...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Centre Table Malachite Napoleon III Revival
French Centre Table Malachite Napoleon III Revival

French Centre Table Malachite Napoleon III Revival

$4,728

French Centre Table Malachite Napoleon III Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Exceptional Napoleon III style centre table of striking decorative impact, featuring a circular top richly finished in faux malachite with intricate gilt scrolling foliate designs ra...

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1980s Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

$1,800

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...

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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Side Table in Walnut with Marble Top
Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Side Table in Walnut with Marble Top

Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Side Table in Walnut with Marble Top

$1,145Sale Price|34% Off

Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Side Table in Walnut with Marble Top

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We offer you this splendid and sophisticated coffee table, made in Italy around the end of the 19th century during the Napoleon III period. Made of elegant walnut wood, the upper su...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Aesthetic Seven-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Aesthetic Seven-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Aesthetic Seven-Light Chandelier

$3,259

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Aesthetic Seven-Light Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal Aesthetic seven-light chandelier France, circa 1880 Perfectly working and ready to be hung.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Framed Herbier Botanical Specimens from the early 20th Century
Gilt Framed Herbier Botanical Specimens from the early 20th Century

Gilt Framed Herbier Botanical Specimens from the early 20th Century

$1,200 / set

Gilt Framed Herbier Botanical Specimens from the early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Framed and Pressed 19th century "Herbier" Botanical Specimens 14" x 0.75" x 18" each.  Sold as set of 4. Herbier specimens were collected and pressed from plants found around the wo...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Paper

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

$4,324

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

By Limoges

Located in Newark, England

LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era
Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era

Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era

$523

Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A superb boiled cardboard catchall or fruit bowl from the Napoleon III era. Its refined scallop shell shape, adorned with delicate golden tile motifs on a black background, perfectly...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Other

Napoleon III Jewelry Box Lacquer Wood Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1880
Napoleon III Jewelry Box Lacquer Wood Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1880

Napoleon III Jewelry Box Lacquer Wood Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1880

$2,910

Napoleon III Jewelry Box Lacquer Wood Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1880

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Napoleon III style jewelry box in black lacquered wood with beveled glass inlaid with mother-of-pearl and brass trim. French work. Circa 1880 Additional Information: Material: Wood,...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830

$5,700

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century. The ebonized case is richly inlaid with brass and mother-of-pearl, showcasing ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror, Hand-Carved, France, Circa 1880
Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror, Hand-Carved, France, Circa 1880

Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror, Hand-Carved, France, Circa 1880

$3,670

Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror, Hand-Carved, France, Circa 1880

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite French mirror dates to the late 19th century and is a superb example of Rococo revival craftsmanship. The frame is richly decorated with hand-carved floral and acanthu...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Silvered Bronze Centrepiece Bowl After Lerolle Fres Napoleon III
French Silvered Bronze Centrepiece Bowl After Lerolle Fres Napoleon III

French Silvered Bronze Centrepiece Bowl After Lerolle Fres Napoleon III

$8,216

French Silvered Bronze Centrepiece Bowl After Lerolle Fres Napoleon III

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A highly decorative French centrepiece in the Napoleon III taste, this piece is a later recast after a model by the Parisian founders Lerolle Fres, whose original designs were widely...

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1980s Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Old Paris Porcelain & Gilt Bronze 'Forget Me Not' Four Tiered Compote/Tazza
Old Paris Porcelain & Gilt Bronze 'Forget Me Not' Four Tiered Compote/Tazza

Old Paris Porcelain & Gilt Bronze 'Forget Me Not' Four Tiered Compote/Tazza

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Old Paris Porcelain & Gilt Bronze 'Forget Me Not' Four Tiered Compote/Tazza

By Old Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Old Paris Porcelain & Gilt Bronze 'Forget Me Not' Four Tiered Compote/Tazza, France, Circa 1870s A quietly stunning Napoleon III Old Paris Porcelain and Gilt Bronze "Forget Me Not" ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Table cigarette box Silver Sterling Enamel two-tone striped guilloché Salimbeni.
Table cigarette box Silver Sterling Enamel two-tone striped guilloché Salimbeni.

Table cigarette box Silver Sterling Enamel two-tone striped guilloché Salimbeni.

$12,445

Table cigarette box Silver Sterling Enamel two-tone striped guilloché Salimbeni.

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Exceptional table cigar or cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated, and decorated with translucent two-tone striped fired enamels over guilloché engraving. Finely hand...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni
Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni

Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni

$14,607

Table clock blue enamel Swiss mechanical skeletal movement. Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Table clock in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings. The clock has a base of cm. 4 x 10 and is rectangular cm. 8 x...

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1980s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

French 1860s Napoleon III Walnut Game Table with Four Drawers and Cabriole Legs
French 1860s Napoleon III Walnut Game Table with Four Drawers and Cabriole Legs

French 1860s Napoleon III Walnut Game Table with Four Drawers and Cabriole Legs

$7,200

French 1860s Napoleon III Walnut Game Table with Four Drawers and Cabriole Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoleon III period walnut game table from the mid-19th century, with leather top and four drawers. Created in France during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, this walnut g...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Napoleon III Ebony Box Stamped "TAHAN Supplier to the Emperor", with Expertise
Napoleon III Ebony Box Stamped "TAHAN Supplier to the Emperor", with Expertise

Napoleon III Ebony Box Stamped "TAHAN Supplier to the Emperor", with Expertise

$4,423

Napoleon III Ebony Box Stamped "TAHAN Supplier to the Emperor", with Expertise

By Tahan Paris

Located in Bochum, NRW

Napoleon III Period Ebony Luxury Box by TAHAN, Paris, with Expertise. Stamped “TAHAN Fr de l’Empereur” — official purveyor to the Emperor. A rare and impeccably preserved example of ...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

$873

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is decor...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860

Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860

$989,454

Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860

By Maison Marquis

Located in PARIS, FR

This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, adorned with Bacchus masks, scalloped acanthuses, pearls and “cuir découpé” motifs (“cut leather”), and at the upper part of six sets of six light-arms. The light-arms set is designed around an architectured central shaft, made of foliate balusters, surrounded by three female tritons, each bearing a basket of exotic fruits. The whole finishing at the top with scrolls alternating with garlands of fruits. The whole is richly adorned with numerous cut and faceted crystal pendants. Provenance : Casino – Campione d’Italia *Two identical chandeliers have been made by Louis-Auguste Marquis for the Galerie de la Paix du 37 quai d’Orsay, Hôtel du Ministre des Affaires Étrangères (see attached). Louis-Auguste Marquis (1811-1885) teamed up in 1839 with another bronze-caster named Gilbert Honoré Chaumont (1790-1868), already specialized in lightings. They were awarded at the Exhibition of Industrial Products a bronze medal with their Renaissance style candelabra, a clock and a large chandelier with branches...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany Marquetry, Bronze-Mounted
French Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany Marquetry, Bronze-Mounted

French Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany Marquetry, Bronze-Mounted

$1,200

French Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany Marquetry, Bronze-Mounted

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 20th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with inlaid veneer of mahogany. Bronze-mounted with two handles, gallery and trim. Original zinc liner. A beautiful pla...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Carrara Marble
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Carrara Marble

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Carrara Marble

$4,480 / set

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Carrara Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Carrara Marble is a true marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from solid French walnut which was still in abund...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands
Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands

Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands

$68,500 / set

Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/night stands. This stunning pair of his and hers commodes are comprised of ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric
French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric

French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric

$3,631

French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric

Located in Hastings, GB

Beautiful antique French Napoleon III marquise chair This extremely rare 19th century antique French Napoleon III marquise chair, also affectionately called 'The Queens' chair sit...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Cotton, Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Casket By Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Casket By Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Casket By Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

$6,167

19th Century French Napoleon III Velvet Casket By Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in England, GB

A 19th century French casket, jewellery box made during the Napoleon III period and bearing the engraved signature “Alph. Giroux à Paris”. Maison Alphonse Giroux was one of the most ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silk, Velvet

19th C French Salon Chair & Ottoman in Meadow Flower by Christopher Hodsoll
19th C French Salon Chair & Ottoman in Meadow Flower by Christopher Hodsoll

19th C French Salon Chair & Ottoman in Meadow Flower by Christopher Hodsoll

$8,565 / set

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...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut

19th Century Set of Four French Red Leather Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of Four French Red Leather Dining Chairs

19th Century Set of Four French Red Leather Dining Chairs

$2,980 / set

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. Crafted from rich wood, these chairs boast a captivating me...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Leather, Fruitwood

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$2,567

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Box, Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 7 cm, W: 15 cm, D: 10 cm Co...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Pair of French Turned Stools
Pair of French Turned Stools

Pair of French Turned Stools

$1,295 / set

Pair of French Turned Stools

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of turned oak stools from France, circa 1900. The seats have beveled edges and follows down to simple aprons and hand turned splayed legs, joined by simple stretchers with mold...

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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

Decanter, precious woods, ormolu, engraved Baccarat crystal, Napoleon III, Franc
Decanter, precious woods, ormolu, engraved Baccarat crystal, Napoleon III, Franc

Decanter, precious woods, ormolu, engraved Baccarat crystal, Napoleon III, Franc

$2,205

Decanter, precious woods, ormolu, engraved Baccarat crystal, Napoleon III, Franc

By Baccarat

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding French decanter or "boîte à liqueur," crafted from rosewood, ebony, and ormolu, dating from the Napoleon III era (circa 1880). This is a small piece of furniture of excep...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Pair French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Marble Candelabra Lamps
19th Century Pair French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Marble Candelabra Lamps

19th Century Pair French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Marble Candelabra Lamps

$4,875 / set

19th Century Pair French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Enhance your living space with this exceptional pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Table Lamps, each adorned with a geometric shape marble base. No...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Vanity
French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Vanity

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Vanity

$2,400

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Vanity

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A petite ebonized vanity with bone inlay detail from the 1800s, France. The unadorned vanity top opens on brass hinges to reveal an inset mirror for checking one's appearance, over a...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Napoleon III Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Napoleon III Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880

Napoleon III Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880

$9,545

Napoleon III Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Napoleon III fireplace in Carrara marble, hearth dimensions 76 x 112cm, repair following splinters on the bottom center of the lintel.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Mirror
French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Mirror

French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Mirror

$9,500

French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is a massive gold gilt mirror from 19th century France, made in the style of Napoleon III and dripping in detail. A wonderfully carved crest announces itself across the top, des...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood, Wood, Cut Glass

Exceptional Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Onyx Swan Centerpiece Urn, France
Exceptional Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Onyx Swan Centerpiece Urn, France

Exceptional Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Onyx Swan Centerpiece Urn, France

$11,087

Exceptional Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Onyx Swan Centerpiece Urn, France

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Antwerp, BE

Exceptional French Napoleon III centerpiece urn in gilt and patinated bronze resting on a carved onyx base. Richly decorated with sculptural swans, water lilies, reeds, and cattails,...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Onyx, Ormolu, 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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