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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
French 19th Century Silverplate Bouillotte Table Lamp
French 19th Century Silverplate Bouillotte Table Lamp

French 19th Century Silverplate Bouillotte Table Lamp

$2,200

French 19th Century Silverplate Bouillotte Table Lamp

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely silver-plated French bouillotte lamp, this former candelabra was converted to electric for three candelabra-base bulbs. Bouillotte is a card game that became popular in Fran...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III High Back Armchairs, Ready to Upholster
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III High Back Armchairs, Ready to Upholster

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III High Back Armchairs, Ready to Upholster

$6,950 / set

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III High Back Armchairs, Ready to Upholster

Located in Atlanta, GA

Impressive pair of 19th century French Napoleon III armchairs featuring elegant high backs and beautifully balanced proportions. These substantial chairs embody the refined style and...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Mid 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Painted Black and Gold Floor Easel
Mid 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Painted Black and Gold Floor Easel

Mid 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Painted Black and Gold Floor Easel

$2,295

Mid 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Painted Black and Gold Floor Easel

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period ebonized floor easel features gold painted detailing of scrolling acanthus leaves at the top and a central rosette on the stret...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Ash, Giltwood

Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century
Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

$2,536

Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Napolean III period mantel chimney clock with a mark on the letterhead of the mechanism «horlogerie suisse 23 Rue d'Alsace Lorraine Toulouse» in French Rococo Revival style. Mech...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Pewter

Late 19th Century French Oak Bookcase
Late 19th Century French Oak Bookcase

Late 19th Century French Oak Bookcase

$1,975

Late 19th Century French Oak Bookcase

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century oak hand carved bookcase from France. The top of the bookcase features a lovely and well proportioned crown with hand carved decoration on the beveled edge, follow...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, France
19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, France

19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, France

$5,200

19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Cabinet, Hand-Carved Wood, France

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A magnificent cabinet from 19th century France (Napoleon III) carved with a paneled design, architectural and Neoclassical elements over the ebonized exterior which enhances the magn...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

$435

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box, hand-crafted of walnut and burl veneers with ebonized trim. Fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay medallion on lid, perfect for monog...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Brass

Alma Napoleon Style Accent Chair in Velvet
Alma Napoleon Style Accent Chair in Velvet

Alma Napoleon Style Accent Chair in Velvet

$1,890 / item

Alma Napoleon Style Accent Chair in Velvet

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is chestnut, a warm rich chocolate brown. Res...

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21st Century and Contemporary Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

Monumental Napoleon III Marble Fireplace Mantel - Symbolic Doves of Peace
Monumental Napoleon III Marble Fireplace Mantel - Symbolic Doves of Peace

Monumental Napoleon III Marble Fireplace Mantel - Symbolic Doves of Peace

$223,232

Monumental Napoleon III Marble Fireplace Mantel - Symbolic Doves of Peace

Located in Beervelde, BE

Extraordinary and monumental 19th century Napoleon III Carrara marble fireplace mantel, masterfully sculpted during the height of the Second Empire period (circa 1850–1880). This exc...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Duchesse Brisée Bergère and Matching Ottoman
19th Century French Duchesse Brisée Bergère and Matching Ottoman

19th Century French Duchesse Brisée Bergère and Matching Ottoman

$3,860 / item

19th Century French Duchesse Brisée Bergère and Matching Ottoman

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French Duchesse Brisée dates from the 19th-century and is a beautiful example of refined French seating furniture. Comprising a comfortable bergère armchair and its matc...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack

$1,501 / set

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Burled Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Burled Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Burled Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase

$3,980

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Burled Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite Napoleon III period display armoire and bookcase discovered in Paris, crafted from richly figured burled walnut with dramatic ebonized walnut carvings and trim. The origina...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silk, Glass, Walnut, Burl

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century
Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

$2,613

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Napoleon III gilded ormolu and Limoges enamel jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The hinged lid having a beautiful finely painted miniature Limoges en...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Ormolu & Marble Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard 1860
19th Century French Napoleon III Ormolu & Marble Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard 1860

19th Century French Napoleon III Ormolu & Marble Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard 1860

$8,995

19th Century French Napoleon III Ormolu & Marble Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard 1860

Located in Portland, OR

A splendid and extravagant 19th antique French ebonized and ormolu mounted marble top credenza sideboard cabinet, Napoleon III, circa 1860. This exquisite quality antique French cre...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Jacques Garcia Hand Carved Le Lion Side table with Brass Top
Jacques Garcia Hand Carved Le Lion Side table with Brass Top

Jacques Garcia Hand Carved Le Lion Side table with Brass Top

$1,860

Jacques Garcia Hand Carved Le Lion Side table with Brass Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A uniquely designed accent table by celebrated designer Jacques Garcia for Baker Furniture, aptly titled **"Le Lion."** Inspired by the grandeur and theatricality of the Napoleon III...

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20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Petite Bibliotheque
French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Petite Bibliotheque

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Petite Bibliotheque

$4,500

French 19th Century Ebonized & Inlay Petite Bibliotheque

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This petite, yet stately bibliothèque, was made in France, circa 1870’s. Ebonized and adorned with exceptional brass and mother of pearl inlay, depicting floral-and-foliate scrolls e...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Mahogany

French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century

French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century

$559

French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

20th-century French Napoleon III Style fire grate. Made of cast iron andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good. The width at the front is 68.5 cm / 27.0 inches.

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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$465

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron and wrought iron. The andirons represent Alsace. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

$6,300

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Bergère Armchair in Blue Toile de Jouy Upholstery, France 19th Century
Bergère Armchair in Blue Toile de Jouy Upholstery, France 19th Century

Bergère Armchair in Blue Toile de Jouy Upholstery, France 19th Century

$3,100

Bergère Armchair in Blue Toile de Jouy Upholstery, France 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French Napoleon III armchair, dating from the second half of the 19th century, combines generous proportions with timeless decorative appeal. Raised on turned ebonized w...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century 'French Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century 'French Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century 'French Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash

$1,172

19th Century 'French Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon period fireback that symbolizes the French Revolution. On top of the pillar is a Phrygian cap. This is the cap of Marianne, a national symbol of France. ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

$850

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Hardwood, Porcelain

19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs
19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs

19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs

$1,570

19th Century Button-Tufted Slipper Chair with Turned Beech Legs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant slipper chair dates from the 19th century and reflects the refined taste of Napoleon III seating furniture. The chair features a generously cushioned seat and a graceful...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

$276 / set

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons period made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Alma Chair - Leather
Alma Chair - Leather

Alma Chair - Leather

$5,290

Alma Chair - Leather

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in Fargo Dark Brown Italian leather. Resembling a classic French Napoleon style chair,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut
19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut

$2,010

19th Century French Folding Library Step Ladder in Walnut

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French folding ladder, crafted in walnut and dating from the late 19th century, is a rare piece that combines practicality with refined craftsmanship. Featuring six step...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870 A rare and unusual Napoleon III patinated bronze and ormolu crown from France, circa 1870. This distinctive work fea...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

1940s, Swedish Napoleon III–style Club / Armchair
1940s, Swedish Napoleon III–style Club / Armchair

1940s, Swedish Napoleon III–style Club / Armchair

$1,909 / item

1940s, Swedish Napoleon III–style Club / Armchair

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

1940s Swedish Napoleon III–style armchair, upholstered in rich brick-red (brique) velvet jacquard fabric. This elegant lounge chair feature a beautifully sculpted backrest with deep ...

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Early 20th Century Norwegian Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet, Beech

Late 19th-Century French Equestrian Prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras
Late 19th-Century French Equestrian Prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras

Late 19th-Century French Equestrian Prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Late 19th-Century French Equestrian Prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras

By Auguste Legras

Located in Glasgow, GB

Late 19th-Century French Equestrian chromolithograph prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras. Capturing the exhilarating energy of equestrian steeplechase scenes, as originally...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Paper

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

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

$2,964Sale 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

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Brocade, Beech

French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century
French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century

French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century

$529

French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French 1880 wall crucifix Walnut and brass with a marquetry border. Good antique condition. Shipping: 5 / 19 / 36 cm 0.45 kg.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Méridienne /Chaise Longue, C 1860
19th Century French Napoleon III Méridienne /Chaise Longue, C 1860

19th Century French Napoleon III Méridienne /Chaise Longue, C 1860

$5,400

19th Century French Napoleon III Méridienne /Chaise Longue, C 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

This exquisite rare shape Napoleon III méridienne / chaise lounge with long length with extremely curvaceous profile, graceful scroll arms on ebonzied legs. Unlike more common tufte...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

$264 / set

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool
1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

1860S French Fireside Chair and Matching Footstool

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A pretty Napoleon III fireside slipper chair, with deep-buttoned back rest, luxurious yellow velvet upholstery and a plush sprung seat. Dating f...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Velvet

Napoleon III Period Gilt French Mirror Circa 1860
Napoleon III Period Gilt French Mirror Circa 1860

Napoleon III Period Gilt French Mirror Circa 1860

$3,200

Napoleon III Period Gilt French Mirror Circa 1860

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Napoleon III period gilt French Mirror, circa 1860. Repetitive motif borders - beading along the mirror plate followed by a flat border to a modified acanthus leaf border and boldly ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

$1,995

Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Porcelain Openwork Fruit Basket or Center Table, 19th Century
Louis XV Style Porcelain Openwork Fruit Basket or Center Table, 19th Century

Louis XV Style Porcelain Openwork Fruit Basket or Center Table, 19th Century

$1,760

Louis XV Style Porcelain Openwork Fruit Basket or Center Table, 19th Century

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An elegant old Paris porcelain reticulated compote, or fruit basket, crafted in the Louis XV style, and raised on an ornately decorated pedestal and square base. This oval basket, wi...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

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

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XLVI, 1892

$850

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vases Chromolithograph, Plate XLVI, 1892

Located in Downingtown, PA

Édouard Garnier Sèvres Porcelain Vase Garniture Chromolithograph, Gilt Framed This chromolithograph reproduces a garniture of three covered Sèvres soft-paste porcelain vases on deep...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Napoleon III Style
19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Napoleon III Style

19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Napoleon III Style

$3,000Sale Price|60% Off

19th Century French Aubusson Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Napoleon III Style

Located in Vero Beach, FL

French Aubusson rug, 19th century Napoleon III Characteristic French Aubusson rug of the late Baroque style. Distinguished by an ivory background, a floral medallion, defined by sinuous Rococo scrolls with elegant ornamentation of flowers, floats majestically on this classical French Aubusson. handwoven by great tapestry artists...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie
19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie

$3,500 / set

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie

By Charles Pillivuyt & Cie

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A gorgeous dinner service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie, a manufacturer of high-quality porcelain founded in 1818. Each piece is hand-painted with a delicate rose- pink bo...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

$347,200

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu lions on both sized, jewel quality ormolu medusa heads concealing the drawer locks, and exquisite ormolu frieze designs throughout. With original red leather top. Truly the best quality desk with the most sophisticated design for this Napoleon III period. There was a similar bedroom set in this style that was made for King...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

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

$2,226

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 Hand-Carved Eagle Mirror from France
19th Century Hand-Carved Eagle Mirror from France

19th Century Hand-Carved Eagle Mirror from France

$1,495

19th Century Hand-Carved Eagle Mirror from France

Located in High Point, NC

19th century GORGEOUSLY hand carved mirror in the form of an eagle. The quality of this carving is stunning. The eagle is so realistic, he looks like he could come to life! In his...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Fruitwood

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

$521,040Sale Price|20% Off

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of palatial / monumental size! "The Marie Antoinette Jewelry...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Bench
French 19th Century Bench

French 19th Century Bench

$2,100

French 19th Century Bench

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This Charming long bench is covered with a beige color fabric with dark mahogany feet.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French 19th Century Green Cast Iron Garden Urns by Alfred Corneau
Pair of French 19th Century Green Cast Iron Garden Urns by Alfred Corneau

Pair of French 19th Century Green Cast Iron Garden Urns by Alfred Corneau

$5,443 / set

Pair of French 19th Century Green Cast Iron Garden Urns by Alfred Corneau

By Alfred Corneau

Located in Hastings, GB

An outstanding and highly decorative pair of French 19th-century cast iron garden urns, meticulously crafted by the renowned Alfred Corneau Foundry in Charleville, France. This scarc...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Cast Iron

Napoleon III Marquetry Side Table, France, circa 1870
Napoleon III Marquetry Side Table, France, circa 1870

Napoleon III Marquetry Side Table, France, circa 1870

$2,250

Napoleon III Marquetry Side Table, France, circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined Napoleon III side table, dating to around 1870, embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century France. The shaped top is beautifully inlaid with marquetry, depi...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Rosewood

19th Century French Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror, Napoleon III Style
19th Century French Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror, Napoleon III Style

19th Century French Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror, Napoleon III Style

$7,800

19th Century French Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror, Napoleon III Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A massive 19th century French gold gilt mantel mirror of proportionately thick egg & dart molding around the original mirror plate. The towering frame is of impressive scale, wit...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Silver-Plated Coffee Pot in Napoleon III Style
19th Century French Silver-Plated Coffee Pot in Napoleon III Style

19th Century French Silver-Plated Coffee Pot in Napoleon III Style

$690

19th Century French Silver-Plated Coffee Pot in Napoleon III Style

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant 19th century silver-plated coffee pot is a fine example of French tableware craftsmanship from the Napoleon III period. Gracefully proportioned, it features a bulbous b...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

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 Game Table Napoleon III Period - Louis XV Style - 19th Century - France
French Game Table Napoleon III Period - Louis XV Style - 19th Century - France

French Game Table Napoleon III Period - Louis XV Style - 19th Century - France

$1,507Sale Price|20% Off

French Game Table Napoleon III Period - Louis XV Style - 19th Century - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very nice game table on high legs style Louis XV from the Napoleon 3 period of the 19th century. The wood is finely inlaid with floral and vegetal motifs. The legs are curved, the tips of the legs are in metal, while metal decorations are present on the tops of the legs. The table opens to the depth and rotates to the length. The game board, once opened, is held in place by a drawer that opens on the right side (also serving as storage for the games). The table top measures 116cm (45.6 inch) x 58cm (22.8 inch) Very fine and sophisticated work, this table will give elegance to any type of interior decoration. The Louis XIV style is a furnishing style covering more or less the period of the reign of Louis XIV (1661 to 1715). This style is characterized by the majesty and richness of its furnishings. The Louis XIV style follows the Louis XIII style. The furniture is increasingly luxurious, but unlike previous styles, it is almost no longer inspired by architecture. There are two kinds of furniture: ceremonial furniture richly decorated with veneers and inlays (especially with André-Charles Boulle), solid giltwood and bourgeois furniture in solid wood. The style is characterized above all by its absolute symmetry and an important and ostentatious Dimension. The Louis XIV style is of Italian and ancient inspiration. The style emerged with the advent of the reign of Louis XIV in 1661 and lasted until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, on the death of Lebrun, decorator to the King, the style declined and was gradually replaced by the Regency style. The Palace of Versailles is obviously extremely and lastingly marked by the Louis XIV style. His long reign made it possible to impose the unique style of the Grand...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

19th C. French Napoleon III Empire Wrought Iron Bronze Daybed
19th C. French Napoleon III Empire Wrought Iron Bronze Daybed

19th C. French Napoleon III Empire Wrought Iron Bronze Daybed

$3,800

19th C. French Napoleon III Empire Wrought Iron Bronze Daybed

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A charming 19th century French daybed or bed frame, crafted out of bronze and iron in a Napoleon III period style. The bed features accenting turned bronze ball finials and a cast br...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Large Canton porcelain bowl, China, 19th century circa 1880
Large Canton porcelain bowl, China, 19th century circa 1880

Large Canton porcelain bowl, China, 19th century circa 1880

$2,120

Large Canton porcelain bowl, China, 19th century circa 1880

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine Canton porcelain bowl, beautiful hand-painted model decorated with polychromatic traditional Chinese palace scenes with a number of picturesque characters. The scenes are fram...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany & Elm, Circa 1875-1890
19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany & Elm, Circa 1875-1890

19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany & Elm, Circa 1875-1890

$1,800

19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany & Elm, Circa 1875-1890

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière, or cache pot, made of mahogany with burl of elm veneer, various wood inlay and ebonzied trim. Bronze-mounted with two handles...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Zinc

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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