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Napoleon III Desks

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 mid 19th century Napoleon III Period Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Giltwoo
French mid 19th century Napoleon III Period Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Giltwoo

French mid 19th century Napoleon III Period Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Giltwoo

$36,500

French mid 19th century Napoleon III Period Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Giltwoo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality French mid 19th century Napoleon III Period Japanese Lacquer, Ormolu and Giltwood desk. This stunning rectangular Bureau Plat is finished on all sides whi...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts
French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts

French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts

$22,250

French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts

Located in Savannah, GA

This extraordinary French Second Empire period secre´taire a' abattan features flame mahogany, gilt brass-mounts and retains its original dark grey speckled granite top. Decorated th...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Granite, Brass, Ormolu

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 Desks

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III French Travel Fall Front Desk in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s
Napoleon III French Travel Fall Front Desk in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s

Napoleon III French Travel Fall Front Desk in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s

$3,120Sale Price|35% Off

Napoleon III French Travel Fall Front Desk in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s

Located in Huntington, NY

Napoleon III French travel fall front desk in rosewood and boxwood veneer 1860s. With inset leather fall front. Small compartment in top. Cut outs to interior for ink wells & paper organizing...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Brass

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870
Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

$12,950

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Napoleon III period writing desk in mahogany, with gilt-bronze mounts and brass banding, the surface composed of an unusual and richly-colored marble top. The deep red and ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

H.-L. Wassmus, Louis XV-Model Flat Desk, France, circa 1860
H.-L. Wassmus, Louis XV-Model Flat Desk, France, circa 1860

H.-L. Wassmus, Louis XV-Model Flat Desk, France, circa 1860

$21,830

H.-L. Wassmus, Louis XV-Model Flat Desk, France, circa 1860

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful Louis XV style desk in wood veneer and chiseled and gilded bronze. It is decorated on all sides, in cartouches circled by a frieze of eggs and foliage, with a marquetry of ...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860
Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860

Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860

$20,519

Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860

Located in London, Park Royal

A refined French Napoléon III writing desk, crafted in ebonized wood and detailed with fine brass inlay, dating to circa 1860. The piece reflects the decorative precision of the per...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890
Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

$3,794

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A Napoleon III mahogany bureau plat desk on cabriole legs Circa 1890 The desk has been finished with ormolu mounts and the legs with winged lions At each end is an intricate laurel r...

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1890s Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Mahogany

Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Table Desk and Jardiniere, Circa 1870
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Table Desk and Jardiniere, Circa 1870

Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Table Desk and Jardiniere, Circa 1870

$20,000

Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Table Desk and Jardiniere, Circa 1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

Extraordinary antique Napoleon III ormolu mounted table desk and jardiniere. This amazing piece can be used as a desk with its handsome leather top, or, removing the top, as a jardin...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

Late 19th Century English Burl Walnut Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk
Late 19th Century English Burl Walnut Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk

Late 19th Century English Burl Walnut Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk

$2,950

Late 19th Century English Burl Walnut Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Late 19th Century English Burl Walnut Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk Dimensions : 44" Wide X 22" Deep X 55" Tall This gorgeous Bonheur-Du-Jour ladies desk was made in Birm...

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1880s English Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Brass Inlaid Desk
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Brass Inlaid Desk

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Brass Inlaid Desk

$19,500

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Brass Inlaid Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony and brass inlaid desk. The oval shaped desk is raised by elegant slender circular tapered fluted legs with fine ormolu bo...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Brass

19th C. Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
19th C. Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk

19th C. Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk

$9,995

19th C. Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare mid 19th Century Napoleon III Boule Marquetry Ebonized Wood Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk. Amazing brass inlays fron top to bottom. measures 33.5"in width, 21" in depth and s...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Mahogany

ViNTAGE NAPOLEON HARDWOOD & BRASS INLAID LIBRARY DESK & CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
ViNTAGE NAPOLEON HARDWOOD & BRASS INLAID LIBRARY DESK & CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR

ViNTAGE NAPOLEON HARDWOOD & BRASS INLAID LIBRARY DESK & CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR

$3,932 / set

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...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Desks

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Brass

Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black
Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black

Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black

$7,906

Secretaire Napoleone III, France, 19th Century, Black

Located in Prato, IT

France, second half '800 Lastronate in ebanized wood. Inlay in brass, copper, pewter, mother-of-pearl. Marble top in "Fior di pesco". Inside three drawers with leather top with g...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Brass

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK
MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK

$7,174

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK

Located in Firenze, FI

A beautiful and elegant centerpiece writing desk, featuring high-quality venereed walnut and brown walnut, and embellished with lost-wax bronze decorations. The writing desk is disti...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk

$10,280Sale Price|20% Off

Napolean III Boulle Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Lady writing cabinet form the 19th century, French Napolean III period, with inlay in the Boulle style. With a centered cabinet door, surrounded by open shelves, three drawers over a...

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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Desk Rich Register of Gilded Bronze
Napoleon III Period Desk Rich Register of Gilded Bronze

Napoleon III Period Desk Rich Register of Gilded Bronze

$14,750

Napoleon III Period Desk Rich Register of Gilded Bronze

Located in Marseille, FR

Napoleon III period desk with rich gilded bronze registers. Leather upper decorated with roulette. The leather will have to be cleaned and revived but the whole is in good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Rosewood

Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century

$22,000

Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

Napoleon III Desk or Center Table, Ormolu Bronze, Inlaid Burlwood, Marquetry, France, 19th C., Aristide-Henry Gros. (after) An exemplary French Centre Table or Writing Desk, dating ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Ladies Bureau Plat Desk
19th Century Napoleon III Ladies Bureau Plat Desk

19th Century Napoleon III Ladies Bureau Plat Desk

$5,969

19th Century Napoleon III Ladies Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

shaded precious wood, veneered. Extremely fine, floral, bronze fittings. On slanting, curved legs, on all sides with perforated corner fittings. On the other hand, a fully curved, si...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk
Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk

$4,137Sale Price|39% Off

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III French Empire desk with gilt bronze oversized fittings A very decorative and collectible desk in period lightly restored condition throughout. The desk comes complete with all original gilt bronze fixtures and fittings including two keys for the locks. It has four large drawers to the front, the left drawer is a very large single drawer with a safe drawer...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

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Located in Ulm, DE

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1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Desks

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Napoleon Iii desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III desks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks, popular names associated with this style include Coduri of Lyon, and France. 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 desks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $500 and tops out at $34,673 while the average work can sell for $6,979.

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