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Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

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
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

$3,650

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

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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 Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Napoleon III Style Oval Mahogany Dining Table, 19th Century
Napoleon III Style Oval Mahogany Dining Table, 19th Century

Napoleon III Style Oval Mahogany Dining Table, 19th Century

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Napoleon III Style Oval Mahogany Dining Table, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Oval mahogany dining table with beautifully turned legs ending in casters. Height under the apron: 62.5 cm. Closed: 117/100 cm. Open: it can extend up to 295 cm. Includes one exte...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Napoleon III Mahogany Oval Dining Table, 19th Century
Napoleon III Mahogany Oval Dining Table, 19th Century

Napoleon III Mahogany Oval Dining Table, 19th Century

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Napoleon III Mahogany Oval Dining Table, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

A very beautiful, high-quality, solid mahogany dining table from the Napoleon III period. The legs that support the entire table when it's extended are integrated into the central l...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Napoleon III Period Oval Dining Table with Central Pedestal Base, 19th Century
Napoleon III Period Oval Dining Table with Central Pedestal Base, 19th Century

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Napoleon III Period Oval Dining Table with Central Pedestal Base, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Oval dining table from the Napoleon III period in solid walnut. It measures 145/128 cm and can accommodate up to 5 extensions of 145/48 cm each, extending to 370 cm x 145 cm. Curre...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

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Oval Dining Table From The Napoleon III Era in Walnut, 19th Century
Oval Dining Table From The Napoleon III Era in Walnut, 19th Century

Oval Dining Table From The Napoleon III Era in Walnut, 19th Century

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Oval Dining Table From The Napoleon III Era in Walnut, 19th Century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Oval dining table from the Napoleon III period in solid walnut, accommodating two extensions (100 cm, custom-made price €200 in standard wood). Two extensions of 50 cm each (133/5...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

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19th Century, Dining Table by Horrix with Original Carved Leaf
19th Century, Dining Table by Horrix with Original Carved Leaf

19th Century, Dining Table by Horrix with Original Carved Leaf

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19th Century, Dining Table by Horrix with Original Carved Leaf

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19th Century dining table by Horrix with original carved leaf is yet another example of the superlative craftsmanship exhibited by the storied maker during the period. Set upon an un...

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1870s Dutch Antique Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

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Oak

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Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III dining room tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 dining room tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,595 and tops out at $34,502 while the average work can sell for $4,592.

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