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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
Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs
Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs

Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing set of six hand-carved faux rope Spanish dining chairs made in the Napoleon III taste. The set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 23.5 inches wide ...

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20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Traditional French Napoleon III Liquor Cellar
Traditional French Napoleon III Liquor Cellar

Traditional French Napoleon III Liquor Cellar

Located in San Francisco, CA

In an era when we get our beverages out of pull-top cans right from the fridge, on offer is an opportunity for experiencing a little grandeur. This classic 19th-century French Cave à Liqueur (liquor cellar) dates from the Napoleon III period (circa 1850–1870). Designed to elegantly present after-dinner cordials or liqueurs, such portable miniature bars were highly prestigious items produced for wealthy households during France's Second Empire. The piece features a distinct serpentine front, a hallmark of fine French cabinetry from this era. The main body showcases an ebonized (blackened) finish bordered by richly figured contrasting wood veneers, likely rosewood or kingwood. The top and front are centered by highly intricate, symmetrical Boulle-style marquetry medallions. These medallions seamlessly combine engraved brass scrollwork with iridescent mother-of-pearl and natural shell inserts. Imagine the mother of pearl inlay in the candlelight. A brass escutcheon on the front guards a physical lock mechanism, historically used to keep valuable spirits safe from household staff. When unlatched, the hinged top swings up to the back while the two side panels fan outward completely for an impressive presentation. At the heart of the cabinet is a removable, tiered serving tray...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

C Hermelein, Portrait Of Princess Elisabeth Of Prussia And Her Sons, 19th Centur
C Hermelein, Portrait Of Princess Elisabeth Of Prussia And Her Sons, 19th Centur

C Hermelein, Portrait Of Princess Elisabeth Of Prussia And Her Sons, 19th Centur

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Very large portrait of Princess Elisabeth of Prussia with her two sons Louis (future Grand Duke of Hesse) and Henry (Prince of Hesse and the Rhine, general of the cavalry): she is de...

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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Stucco, Paint

Antique French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' fireback / backsplash. The fireback is made of cast iron and is black / pewter colored. The fireback is in a good condition...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Chest
19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Chest

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Chest

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Chest Offered is an unusual 19th century French Napoleon III bronze chest with a black opaline glass top and side panels. This beautiful chest...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or library Tables
Pair of Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or library Tables

Pair of Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or library Tables

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of Neoclassical ebonized Swedish center tables, or library tables, hand-carved in Second Empire, or Napoleon III style. Could also make a good pair of writing tables or desks. O...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

French Napoléon III Walnut Pedestal Table with Carved Feet from the 1850s
French Napoléon III Walnut Pedestal Table with Carved Feet from the 1850s

French Napoléon III Walnut Pedestal Table with Carved Feet from the 1850s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoleon III round walnut pedestal table with carved base from the mid 19th century. This French table was born in the 1850s, at a time when the first French president, known as Louis Napoléon Bonaparte was about to become Emperor Napoleon III. This table features a circular top sitting above an exquisitely carved base. The turned pedestal is raised on four feet made of a combination of various scrolls, outlined with delicate incisions. The ensemble rests on four casters. With its lovely patina and richly carved silhouette, this French Napoleon III walnut table...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

French 19th Century Mahogany Table with Marble Top and Carved Giltwood Feet
French 19th Century Mahogany Table with Marble Top and Carved Giltwood Feet

French 19th Century Mahogany Table with Marble Top and Carved Giltwood Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoléon III period mahogany center table from the mid 19th century with colorful marble top, pedestal base and carved giltwood lion paw feet on casters. Created in France during the reign of France's last Emperor...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III French Oval Mirror
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III French Oval Mirror

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III French Oval Mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

A beautiful large oval mirror with rich ornaments and original facetted mirror plate. The mirror has a very warm antique look and feel. The mirror has an ornate top decoration with a central “fleur de lis” with floral elements. At the bottom, there is also a smaller decoration with acanthus and floral elements. This mirror is made in Southern France and it has a solid pine frame that was smoothened with gesso. The most elevated part of the frame features a floral engraving and the inner part is adorned with a Classic pearl beading. The ornaments were casted with the use of ground cattle bone and plaster, reinforced with steel wires. The mixture of these materials is used in early mirror frames. Before casting was common practice, ornaments were hand carved in wood. A time consuming process and with the growing demand for these mirrors, new production methods were introduced. Later on larger...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Rococo Giltwood Mirror in Napoleon III Style
19th Century French Rococo Giltwood Mirror in Napoleon III Style

19th Century French Rococo Giltwood Mirror in Napoleon III Style

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite 19th century French mirror captures the timeless elegance of classical design and the refined craftsmanship of the period. The rectangular frame is richly adorned with...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique Polished Brass French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Antique Polished Brass French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools

Antique Polished Brass French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th-20th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set made of polished brass. The tool set consists of a stand and two fireplace tools. The condition is good.   

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock
A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock

A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock, circa 1875 Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century French artistry with this monumental and...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Pair French Blue Opaline Gilded Enamel Glass Perfume Bottles Flacon 1850
Antique Pair French Blue Opaline Gilded Enamel Glass Perfume Bottles Flacon 1850

Antique Pair French Blue Opaline Gilded Enamel Glass Perfume Bottles Flacon 1850

Located in Portland, OR

A very elegant pair of antique French Napoleon III blue enameled & gilded Opaline glass glass scent bottles or falcons, circa 1850. This lovely pair of blue Opaline glass scent bottl...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

French 19th Century Petal-Back Armchair, Circa 1850
French 19th Century Petal-Back Armchair, Circa 1850

French 19th Century Petal-Back Armchair, Circa 1850

Located in London, GB

A generously proportioned French Second Empire / Napoleon III petal-back armchair, circa 1870, designed with comfort as much as elegance in mind. The softly scalloped back and enve...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed

19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahog...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century French Breton Oak Footstool
19th Century French Breton Oak Footstool

19th Century French Breton Oak Footstool

Located in High Point, NC

19th century French oak footstool from the Breton region of France. The top has been newly upholstered in linen and finished with a single welt. The frame of the footstool has wond...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Linen, Oak

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

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19th Century Japanese Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900
Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900

Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900

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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Napoleon III Period Armchair, 19th Century.
Napoleon III Period Armchair, 19th Century.

Napoleon III Period Armchair, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Napoleon III period armchair, 19th century. Napoleon III period armchair, 19th century, to reupholster, fabric stained, need to be reupholstered. Dimensions : H: 80cm, L: 88cm, D: ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Molded Glass Napoleon III Centerpiece
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Molded Glass Napoleon III Centerpiece

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted / Molded Glass Napoleon III Centerpiece

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Transport yourself to the grandeur of the 19th century with this exquisite Napoleon III tableware centerpiece. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this centerpiece is a harm...

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1830s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Walnut Armchair, C. 1870.
French Napoleon III Walnut Armchair, C. 1870.

French Napoleon III Walnut Armchair, C. 1870.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An elegant French Napoleon III armchair dating to circa 1870, crafted in richly figured walnut and upholstered in a decorative fabric accented with fringe trim. The chair displays th...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Slipper Chairs
Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Slipper Chairs

Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Slipper Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

A striking pair of Napoleon III giltwood chairs on casters, newly upholstered in a woven block chain velvet, chocolate leather trim, nailhead detail, and a lofty down seat cushion. F...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s
French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putti Mantel Clock, 1870s. Charming French Napoleon III bronze mantel clock dating from the 1870s, featuring a delightful Bacchus putto motif insp...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

An Important Italian Kingwood and Patinated Bronze Figural Table, Circa 1870
An Important Italian Kingwood and Patinated Bronze Figural Table, Circa 1870

An Important Italian Kingwood and Patinated Bronze Figural Table, Circa 1870

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Important Italian Kingwood and Patinated Bronze Figural Console Table. Indulge in the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship with this extraordinary Italian Kingwood, Marble, and Patinated-Bronze Figural Console Table—an exquisite masterpiece resonating with the opulence of the late 19th century. The serpentine Breccia di Sciro marble top, cradled within an intricate ormolu and kingwood frame, serves as the crowning glory, setting the stage for an extraordinary display of artistry. The base, a testament to the visionary Ludovico Pogliaghi of Milan, elevates this console table to the realm of sculptural poetry. Departing from convention, a young triton assumes a dynamic pose, ready to gracefully spring forward, replacing the traditional supporting figures found in 17th-century Venetian serving tables. This reinterpretation not only defies expectations but introduces a kinetic elegance, with the triton standing proudly on a scrolling foliate base that seamlessly transitions into a shaped foot supported by dignified bun feet. This console table is a harmonious blend of historical homage and contemporary sophistication. In its design, one can discern echoes of Pogliaghi's prior work, such as a comparable table sold Christies London, 19 March 2009, lot 83 (GBP 205,250) featuring a kneeling river God supporting a silver tray—an exquisite piece of Milanese heritage. Beyond its aesthetic allure, this table encapsulates the essence of grandeur that once graced the noble households of Milan. 31" high x 47" wide x 25" in. deep Provenance: Private American Collection Solomon Treasure...

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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Carpet From The Savonnerie Factory, Circa 1950 - No. 1609
French Carpet From The Savonnerie Factory, Circa 1950 - No. 1609

French Carpet From The Savonnerie Factory, Circa 1950 - No. 1609

By Savonnerie

Located in Paris, FR

Carpet From The Savonnerie Factory, Circa 1950 - No. 1609 Manufacture De La Savonnerie - Aubusson, France Period: 20th century Style: Napoleon 3rd Condition: Perfect condition Materi...

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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Cure-All Colored Engraving, Napoleon III Style, 19th Century, Signed
Cure-All Colored Engraving, Napoleon III Style, 19th Century, Signed

Cure-All Colored Engraving, Napoleon III Style, 19th Century, Signed

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

John Harris (1791-1873), after Bennett Hubbard (fl.1839-1864), ''Cure-All'', Winner of the Grand National Liverpool Steeple Chase, 1945, Ridden by the Owner, Mr. W.G. Loft, of Healin...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Paint

AMAZING NAPOLEON III CABINET 19th Century
AMAZING NAPOLEON III CABINET 19th Century

AMAZING NAPOLEON III CABINET 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

AMAZING NAPOLEON III CABINET 19th Century French, 19th century in ebonized wood, gilded bronze applications "caryatids, masks, allegories and vegetal motifs". Box with two doors, in...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Large Giltwood Mirror with Ornate Crest
19th Century Large Giltwood Mirror with Ornate Crest

19th Century Large Giltwood Mirror with Ornate Crest

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This French giltwood mirror from the 19th century is an elegant example of refined craftsmanship. The arched frame is richly decorated with floral garlands, scrolling acanthus leaves...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso

Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or Library Table
Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or Library Table

Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or Library Table

Located in Chireno, TX

Neoclassical ebonized Swedish center table, or library table, hand-carved in Second Empire, or Napoleon III style. Will also be an excellent writing t...

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1860s Swedish Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th Century Napoleon III Period ebony, brass and ormolu Cabinet à Hauteur d'Appui, attributed to Befort Jeune. The Boulle cabinet is ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Salins-lès-Bains Rare French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.
Salins-lès-Bains Rare French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.

Salins-lès-Bains Rare French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.

By Salins

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set by Salins-lès-Bains, France, Late 19th Century. This exquisite and rare French art majolica asparagus set, crafted by Salins-lès-Bains in t...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Baccarat Opaline Vases, Art Nouveau, Pink Accents, 19th Century Pair
Baccarat Opaline Vases, Art Nouveau, Pink Accents, 19th Century Pair

Baccarat Opaline Vases, Art Nouveau, Pink Accents, 19th Century Pair

By Baccarat

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This stunning pair of Baccarat Style opaline vases is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau period. Dating back to the end of 19th century, these vases are a...

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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Napoleon III style Carved Walnut side table with Ardune top, France ca. 1900
Napoleon III style Carved Walnut side table with Ardune top, France ca. 1900

Napoleon III style Carved Walnut side table with Ardune top, France ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined example of late 19th‑century French craftsmanship, this Napoleon III style side table combines sculptural elegance with luxurious materials. The richly carved walnut base d...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Stone

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A walnut black lacquer refinished bonheur du Jour Desk in Napoleon III style with gilded metal accents. Four small drawers and one wide lower drawer with a fold-down top lined with r...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Napoleon III Walnut Piano Stool French, circa 1880
Napoleon III Walnut Piano Stool French, circa 1880

Napoleon III Walnut Piano Stool French, circa 1880

Located in Labrit, Landes

Piano stool height-adjustable to be recovered. Circa 1880, French, of the period Napoleon III Good condition. Shipping: L35 P35 H49 7,2 kg.

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, France second half of 19th century
Pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, France second half of 19th century

Pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, France second half of 19th century

Located in Belmont, MA

Pair of Napoleon III Side Tables Discover our stunning 19th century pair of Napoleon III Side Tables, featuring elegant oval shapes standing on slender, slightly curved legs adorned ...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Pr Vintage Hand Crafted French Napoleon III-Style Gilded Bronze Sconces
Pr Vintage Hand Crafted French Napoleon III-Style Gilded Bronze Sconces

Pr Vintage Hand Crafted French Napoleon III-Style Gilded Bronze Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

A fine diminutive pair of vintage late 1920’s French gilded bronze wall sconces in the Napoleon III-style having frosted glass rose petal shades. The round back plates with laurel le...

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1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great pleasure in hunt...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze Signed Antonin Mercié, 19th Century.
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze Signed Antonin Mercié, 19th Century.

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze Signed Antonin Mercié, 19th Century.

By Antonin Mercie

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture in patinated bronze signed Antonin Mercié, 19th century. A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture by Antonin Mercié, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 69cm, W: 30cm, ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

An Exceptional French Ormolu and Vernis Martin Kingwood Commode, Attr. to Dasson
An Exceptional French Ormolu and Vernis Martin Kingwood Commode, Attr. to Dasson

An Exceptional French Ormolu and Vernis Martin Kingwood Commode, Attr. to Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exceptional French Ormolu and Vernis Martin Kingwood Commode, Attributed to Henry Dasson, C. 1870 This remarkable commode cabinet epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of the...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting
Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting

Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting

Located in Buchanan, NY

gently curved backs with diamond tufting. These lovely small scale French Napoleon III armchairs feature lovely turned legs, and gracefully curved arms. The classic “chapeau de gend...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

Labarge Napoleon III Style Patial Gilt and Ebonized Wall Mirror
Labarge Napoleon III Style Patial Gilt and Ebonized Wall Mirror

Labarge Napoleon III Style Patial Gilt and Ebonized Wall Mirror

By LaBarge

Located in Germantown, MD

A Labarge Napoleon III Style Patial Gilt and Ebonized Wall Mirror Measures 32.5" in width, and 54" in height.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

An outstanding testament to 19th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional Napoleon III Gutta Percha pen holder was masterfully designed at the end of the 19th Century. The piece was m...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Latex

French 19th century boulle cabinet
French 19th century boulle cabinet

French 19th century boulle cabinet

$19,200Sale Price|20% Off

French 19th century boulle cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sensational and extremely hight quality french 19th Napoleon third period Ebony ,and bronze cabinet a hauteur d appui inlaid with brass, marble top the boulle cabinet have an i...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Skeleton Mantel Clock
French Skeleton Mantel Clock

French Skeleton Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Skeleton clock with Gothic style brass frame standing on a marquetry inlaid rosewood base with bun feet. Cherubs head pendulum bob, enamel dia...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, exotic wood, ormolu, brass and white Carrara marble cabinet. The cabinet is raised by handsome bl...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Monumental Carved French Painted Gilded Wood Mirror
Monumental Carved French Painted Gilded Wood Mirror

Monumental Carved French Painted Gilded Wood Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Magnificent and impressive in scale French Napoleon III mirror having gray original paint, ebonized black and gold on the gilded gesso embellishments in the corners, and stunning cen...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Fireplace Trim, Diane Huntress
Fireplace Trim, Diane Huntress

Fireplace Trim, Diane Huntress

Located in Beaune, FR

Superb Napoleon III period fireplace trim. It consists of an imposing clock in gilded and patinated bronze with a sea green marble base representing the goddess of the hunt, Diana th...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain '1867 Paris Exhibition' Vases and Covers
Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain '1867 Paris Exhibition' Vases and Covers

Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain '1867 Paris Exhibition' Vases and Covers

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’ 1860, one ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Napoleon III Period neoclassical style three-piece clock set. French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 58cm, width 47cm, depth 19cm Comprised of a mantel clock and two flanking c...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Floral Still Life, Dahlias and Violets, Oil on Canvas, late 19th century
Floral Still Life, Dahlias and Violets, Oil on Canvas, late 19th century

Floral Still Life, Dahlias and Violets, Oil on Canvas, late 19th century

Located in Breganze, VI

The "Antique Paintings: Floral Still Life" category features a small oil painting on canvas from the late 19th century. French Antiquity. The composition depicts a still life of dah...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase by Porcelaine de Paris, Rococo Style
19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase by Porcelaine de Paris, Rococo Style

19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase by Porcelaine de Paris, Rococo Style

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This very pretty Paris porcelain vase dates from the 19th century, and features a beautiful enamelled floral design of wildflowers, surrounded by rococo style moulding embellished wi...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century French Belgian Black Marble Chimneypiece
19th Century French Belgian Black Marble Chimneypiece

19th Century French Belgian Black Marble Chimneypiece

Located in London, GB

A 19th century French Belgian black marble chimneypiece. The shaped jambs with carved lion’s feet to base, surmounted by carved scrolls with acanthus leaf supporting a panelled frie...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode
19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode

19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning fine quality antique, circa 1860s/1870s Italian chest of drawers commode. Hand-crafted in Italy in the third quarter of the 19th century, influenced by Napoleon III Se...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Napoleon III Second Empire Ebonized and Inlaid Credenza
Napoleon III Second Empire Ebonized and Inlaid Credenza

Napoleon III Second Empire Ebonized and Inlaid Credenza

Located in San Francisco, CA

A tour de force of the Second Empire Style, circa 1852–1870, this credenza represents a time when French design was characterized by richness of inspiration and materials for newly w...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

What a find! A rare pair of French Napoleon III sofas featuring continuous upholstered backs that flow seamlessly into the arms, creating an elegant and cohesive silhouette. Raised o...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti  & Crystal Centerpieces
Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti  & Crystal Centerpieces

Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti & Crystal Centerpieces

By Christofle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair 19th C. Christofle Silvered Bronze Putti and Crystal Centerpieces France, circa 1875 Highlighting the extraordinary skill of Christofle’s makers, this exquisite pair of 19th-ce...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Napoleon Iii furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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