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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
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

A ceramic lamp with gilded brass accents - Napoleon III style - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A ceramic lamp with gilded brass accents, in the Napoleon III style, featuring a pitcher with a handle. The lampshade is original, and the piece has a beautiful patina.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Large Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large sculpture in patinated bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th century. Bronze sculpture representing fortune by Louis Julien Franceschi, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H:...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Female Marble Sculpture, Bust Of Young Woman With Curls Late 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Marble and Alabaster Sculptures, features a beautiful and refined Female Sculpture, depicting a Bust of a Woman, a young girl with ringlets. The work has its O...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

French 19th Century Tilt-Top Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century tilt-top table.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

19thc French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded w/ Amethyst Clear Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Amethyst & Clear Crystal Chandelier. Note the detail, the beaded circular chains are quite unique. This piece is attributed to Maison Bagues ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Grand Oval Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Grand Oval Center Table is large enough to serve as an intimate dining table! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak to literally last for c...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

A fine 19th century mahogany and gilt bronze mounted marble top console
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Napoleon 111 mahogany and gilt bronze two tiered console table. Original Carrera marble top . Excellent quality and condition . Two deep drawers
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Picture Frame Silver Enamel Red on guilloche convex shaped upper side Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular frame with a convex shaped upper side in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver and translucent fired enamel on guilloché, with external and internal borders in the French ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Card Table
Located in Seaford, GB
Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Card Table 📜 Provenance – Napoleon III Period Inlaid Card Table, France, circa 1860 Sourced from a private collection in Lyon, this exceptional F...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

19th Century Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Set, c. 1860
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Set, circa 1860. 19th Century Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock Set, circa 1860 A fine 19th Century French Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Set with its original and exceptional movement. Bears the makers mark, Finot a Versailles. The dial supporting a reclining bronze classical muse on a rectangular white Carrara marble base decorated by a row of gilt bronze beads, the set rests on four feet. The cross in the hand of the bronze muse can be removed (see photos). This 19th Century figurative clock is very decorative, interesting for its technicality of the dial and provenance. The bronze feminine muse and its shape has a perfect patina and is a remarkable conversational piece. The garniture set are a pair of fine neoclassical bronze vases with brown and golden patina that rest on white Carrara marble embellished with gilt bronze figural handles...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, Napoleon III Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fire fender made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III Style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace grate. The andirons are made of cast iron and a recently forged steel grate. The grate 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

Small Napoleon III Fireplace Tools or Fire Irons, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period set of two tools made of polished steel. The set is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Steel

French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand, made of cast iron and brass, and two fire irons, made of wrought irons. It is in a good c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Man Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Peri
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III Period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

20th Century French Napoleon III Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century Napoleon III Style fireback with an unknown theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no e...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Landscape "Paysage d Itale"
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a landscape painting titled "Paysage d'Itale" vertical landscape of ruins with figures in foreground
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Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Furniture

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Paint

19th Century French Copper Watering Can
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century French copper handcrafted watering can Measures: 39cm height, 52cm width, 25cm depth This can may have small leaks due to age, great for decorative use.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Copper

Napoleon III Style French Opaline Orange Glass Lamp Golden Brass Base
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Origi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Napoleon III fireplace in Belgian black marble and antique green, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III fireplace in Belgian black marble and antique green, circa 1880 Dimensions of the fireplace: 107 x 82 cm
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Paintings on Porcelain, Period Frame, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 19th-century paintings on porcelain, Napoleon III period, attractive gilded wooden frame. H: 51 cm, W: 43.5 cm, D: 9.5 cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Period Companion Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and stand. Made of cast iron and wrought iron. It is in good condition and is full...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

French Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Cupids Fireback / Backsplash.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III style fireback with two cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black / pewter. ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period Boy with Dog Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century Napoleon III Period French fireback with a piper and his dancing dog. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color. It is in good condition an...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Roman Scene Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a Roman scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Large 19th Century German Gilt-Trimmed Meissen Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
19th century German large blue and white Meissen porcelain vase with gilt trim and scroll handles.
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19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold

Tropical Tales: Rare 19th-Century French Colonial Carved Coconut Flask
Located in New York, NY
This rare mid-19th-century French Colonial carved coconut bugbear flask is a remarkable artifact that highlights the ingenuity and craftsmanship of sailors, soldiers, or prisoners of...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Coconut

French Brass Serpentine Column Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French brass serpentine column lamp. Napoleon III brass and brass alloy twisted column lamp. France circa 1870. Dimensions: 5.75" square base, 14.25 H to top of column, 20" H to to...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Signed Three-Light Table Lamp by Baccarat, France 1920 in Opaline Glass Bronze
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamp by Baccarat, made in France in the first quarter of the 11th century. The lamp consist of a white opaline glass vase and a three light bronze hardware that scre...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Signed Spelter Sculpture Depicting Pierrot de la Lune, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Signed spelter sculpture depicting Pierrot de la Lune, 20th century. Early 20th century sculpture, Napoleon III style, depicting Pierrot de la Lune, signed. H: 72cm, W: 33cm, D: 24cm
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Spelter

Napoleon III Gilded Console Table with Marble Top, circa 1860-1870
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III Gilded Console Table with Marble Top, circa 1860-1870 An elegant Napoleon III style console table, crafted from carved and gilded wood, with rich relief decoration of ga...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Pair 19thc French NapoleonIII Bronze Putto/ Cherub Candle Holders
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Cherub/ Putto Candleholders/ Candle Sticks.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Period 1860s Ebonized Wood and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period carved ebonized wood and bronze six-light chandelier from the mid-19th century, with scrolling arms and acanthus leaf motifs. Born in France during the reign of France's last emperor Napoleon III, this exquisite six-light chandelier features a central ebonized carved wooden column topped with bronze foliage and supporting six scrolling arms accented with delicate acanthus leaves. Highlighted with petite beads and gadrooned motifs, this French Napoleon III chandelier...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

822 - French 19th Century Priest CAP
Located in Paris, FR
822 - French 19th century priest cap.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silk

Large Venice View, Signed by François Stroobant 1819-1916
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large and very nice Venice view is a charcoal. This is the amazing the way Venezia is reflected into the water. This is a work signed by François Stro...
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1810s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Napoleon III Bronze Marble Figural Clock, 1870
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze and White Marble Figural Clock, circa 1870, the seated figure illustrative of the Arts, surmounting a fluted breakfront white marble base, centered by a...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Oval Gilt Wood Side Table, Napoleon III 1860-70, Gilt Wood and Cane
Located in Belmont, MA
Oval Gilt Wood Side Table Elevate your interior with this stunning Oval Napoleon III Gilt Wood Side Table in gilt wood and cane, an exquisite representation of French craftsmanship f...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze w/ Rock Crystal Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning and Unusual Pair of Girandoles/ Table Lamps. Bronze with cut crstal and Rock Crystal elements. Napoleon III Period 1890. Baccarat crystal was used.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Musicians Porcelain Figures Vases by Heubach Brothers, Early 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An antique pair of porcelain figurines vases of a couple of musicians cellists in pink and blue - in neutral timeless palette. Pieces by Heubach brothers from Lichte, in Thüringen G...
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Early 20th Century German Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

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

Practical Elegance: 19th Century Hall Stand (Jette Habits)
Located in New York, NY
19th-Century Painted Wooden and Caned Hall Stand / Boot Rack Console A charming late 19th-century jette habits hall stand, crafted in painted wood with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wicker, Wood

19th Century French Porcelain Urn
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French porcelain urn painted with polychrome decoration.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Style Large Oil On Canvas French Subject Calliope Gold Background
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. The fol...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Vase from the Escalier de Cristal, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal vase decorated with a gilded bronze dragon from the Maison de Cristal, Napoleon III period, 1880. H: 17cm, D: 5.75cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

c1880 French Napoleon III Crystal&Gilt Bronze Ceiling Fixture / Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Cut Crystal Chandelier/ Pendant Ceiling Fixture. The quality of this piece is amazing! The crystal is very, very thick and heavy. Attributed t...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Armchairs, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century, Upholstered in Green and Gold.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchairs, bergères, Napoleon III period, 19th century, upholstered in green and gold. Armchairs, upholstered in green and gold, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H: 80cm, W: 68cm,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric

1880s Victorian Bronze Tazza Centerpiece Fruit Bowl Cherub Sea Creature Napoleon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An unpolished patinated French 19th century cast bronze Tazza bowl supported by three seated cherubs in fine details, on a tripod of sea creatures; fish and turtles. Very heavy. Proc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Lacquered Tin Lidded Vases with Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Napoleon III period Italian lacquered tin vases with lids from the 19th century with monochrome village and ruins scenes in landscapes. This captivating pair of Napoleon II...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tin

Rope Twist Napoleon III Style Suite Seating Armchair Settee Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of Napoleon III style early 20th century Rope Twist seating A stunning little suite, the armchairs come up for sale occasional...
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Early 20th Century English Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

1890 French Style Maison Bagues Napoleon III Gas Conv. Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Gas Converted to Electric Attributed Maison Bagues Beaded Crystal Chandelier. Amber crystal star detail and crystal ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Lovely and romantic French wedding vases...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Circa 1860 French Carved Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Napoleon III, c.1860, carved & gilt wood mirror. French. Rococo style with asymmetrical foliage & rosette crest flanked by acanthus leaves. The entire frame well carved. Some red sho...
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1860s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Napoleon III 1870s Walnut Guéridon Side Table with Lyre Base and Tray Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period walnut guéridon side table from the third quarter of the 19th century, with circular tray top, single drawer and lyre-shaped base. Born in France at the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

19thc F&C Osler Cut Glass Table Lamp - Exceptional!
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Masterpiece 19thc British Cut Glass Table Lamp by F & C Osler. This lamp is exceptional quality as Osler offered the highest craftsmanship. Purchased in Holland from a lighting deale...
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1870s English Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Painted Porcelain Pedestal Circular Table, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Napoleon III painted porcelain circular pedestal table with floral motifs made in France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel, m...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

19th Century style 10 lights Ermitage Wall Lamp in antique bronze finish
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This sconce is directly inspired by the chandelier on display at the Ermitage Palace in St. Petersburg. The finesse of its ornamentation makes it a very pretty piece. The horn-shaped...
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2010s French Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Style 8 arms Mazarin Chandelier in antique bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Beautiful 8-arm light fixture. At the end of this chandelier, a twisted gadrooned finial ending in a bunch of grapes is topped with shells and scrolls. Braided arms are separated by ...
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2010s French Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Elegant French Opaline Glass Night Service, Early 19th Century
Located in CANNES, FR
This stunning night service, crafted from milky white opaline glass, is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship from the era of Napoleon III, a time when elegance and sophisti...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

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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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