Napoleon III Chairs
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.)
Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Napoleon III
Aesthetic Movement Gold Giltwood Cane Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century giltwood chair with wonderful hand carved curved arms, turned spindle, finals, cane seat and new feather down seat cushion in ticking.
Also available C.O.M. (additional...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Armchair Fauteuil Napoleon III Upholstery and Beech French 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of fauteuil armchair French Napoleon III, circa 1880
Antique, late 19th century,
Sound and solid
It can be recovered if you wish but the velvet is clean and in good conditio...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Napoleon III Ebonized Salon Side Chairs, France, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Napoleon III ebonized salon chairs with balloon-back, cabriole legs, upholstered back and seat. France, circa 1870. Beautifully restored frames with original ebonized woo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Pair of Napoleon III, circa 1880.
Black painting with gilded vegetal motifs
Antique, late 19th century.
It can be recovered with the fabric of your choice to suit your inte...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Napoleon III Red Chairs Upholstered French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French red chairs late 19th century
The chair have been re-upholstered.
The chairs are similar but one is bigger than the other.
Chair 1: D 18.1 in ; (46 cm) W 16.5 i...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Napoleon III Side Chairs with Blue Leather Upholstery
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fabulous pair of 19th century Napoleon III carved wooden side chairs, each with a delicate spindle back and ornately shaped top rail. The se...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Pair of French Napoleon III Tufted Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant pair of 19th century Napoleon III tufted armchairs from France. The pair is upholstered in vintage floral fabric but would look amazing recovered in a modern updated fabri...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Two French Salon Chairs of the Period Napoleon III.
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This exquisite pair of salon chairs, believed to originate from France between 1850 and 1870, offers a stunning fusion of historical elegance and modern luxury. Crafted from solid be...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
Tufted Velvet Chauffeuse - From the Collection of Ann & Gordon Getty
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning green velvet tufted chauffeuse chair, a true statement piece that effortlessly blends elegance and history. This exquisite chair feature...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
2 Original Chiarivari Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s.
Wear and lack of gilding.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Chair with Turned Beech and Velvet for Child French, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French chair for child late 19th century
Turned beech, with patina,
The fabric in a good quality. Two marks in the velvet, nothing dist...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Pair of Ebonized Hand Painted Napoleon III Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Napoleon III period chaise chauffeuse with hand painted floral and scroll designs, c.1848-1860.
The chaise chauffeuse was a chair that sits low to be near the warmth of the fire in...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
1880s Set of 2 French Giltwood Opera Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful pair of French lacquered giltwood 'Chaises Volantes', complementary in design but not identical. Designed to be lightweight and easily transportable, this style of chair...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III period mahogany chairs reflects the stately classically-inspired architecture of the ancients, accentuated by bronze castings of rosettes and li...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Salon Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood salon chair is an elegant example of Fine French craftsmanship using exotic imported wood from the Americas. Sometimes called Kingwood, rosewood is known for its natural beauty, color, hardness, and ability to last for eons. This example combines elements of the Louis Philippe form with accents from the Louis XVI style, with a graceful shield-shaped seatback carved with flowing ribbon at the top of the arched crown. The remainder of the seatback follows tailored lines accented with scrolls for a tailored opulence. The seat itself is beautifully contoured and upholstered in mohair, and features gracefully scrolled legs, with the front legs molded for added visual appeal while retaining an austerity of form that is the essence of understated elegance.
If you act fast, a twin chair...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Rosewood
small Napoleon III lounge circa 1930/1950 good condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small Napoleon III lounge circa 1930/1950
good condition
including 1 sofa and two armchairs
Here are the dimensions
dim sofa /
h :29.53"
hs : 14.96"
w : 46.46"
d : 25.60"
dim chairs...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
French 19th Century Tufted Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned 19th century French tufted armchair with a matching ottoman, upholstered in light blue silk damask with matching bullion fringe. This elegant armchair and ottoman is the perfect addition to your traditional decor, infusing a touch of vintage charm into your space. Both pieces are in very good vintage condition, providing the perfect setting for a cozy seating area where you can relax in ultimate style and comfort. The dimensions of this magnificent set are as follows: Chair: 38"H x 30"W x 32.5"D with a 16" seat height, and Ottoman: 17.5”H x 26.5”W x 26.5”D. Unleash your creativity and surround yourself with elegance as you indulge in this sophisticated 19th century French tufted armchair and ottoman...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Two Napoleon III Caned Beech Chairs, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two french chairs Napoleon III, made circa 1880.
Beech and cane in faux-bambou style.
Antique, late 19th century.
Sound and solid.
Shipping:
L42 / H 89 / P 55 cm 13 kg.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of side/lounge chairs in ebonized and carved wood.
The seats and backs are covered in pink velvet fabric.
The chairs are mounted on wheels.
Napoleon III style, France, circa 18...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint
2 Original Chiarivari Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s
wear and lack of gilding.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paire de chaises d’apparat Napoléon III
Located in LIVAROT-PAYS-D’AUGE, FR
Duo de chaises d’apparat, beautés « dans leur jus », sans aucune restauration
Elles sont 170 ans et sont françaises !
Tout est absolument d’origine Napoleon III : garniture, capitonn...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet.
Good general condition, including velvet and padding.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Pearwood
Pair of French Napoleon III Chairs
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Pair of French Napoleon III chairs with original upholstery.
Good strong, sturdy condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Italian Comini & Modonutti Carved Knotted Rope Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Napoleon III style dining chairs. Featured in a solid wood with a light white washed wood finish. Each having frames carved to resemble rope, with knots on arms and above eac...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Napoleon III Caned Child Chair
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III Period child chair made in blackened beech and cane.
Used condition.
Category
1870s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Ebonized Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat
Located in Malibu, CA
Ebony Napoleon Charivari Wood Chair/ Stripped Velvet Seat.
The sturdy wood frame, has the original ebony finish and has been reconstructed and reupholstered in Italian velvet by Pegg...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Hardwood
2 Napoleon III Chairs, France, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Napoleon III armchairs, France, circa 1930.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Piano Swivel Chair Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
Very delicate and rare hand carved wooden piano swivel chair made in mid 19th century during Napoleon III period. Having no restoration so far the chair i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chiavari Gilded Solid Brass Chair - Italy
By Chiavari
Located in BARSAC, FR
Timeless Napoleon III inspired chair in solid gilded brass.
Chair designed and produced in Italy in the 70s by the Chiavari establishments.
Seat in red/burgundy velvet.
Very good ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Painted Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III painted chair, France, 1850s.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
C19th Napoleon III Ebonised Cane Seat Armchairs (Sold Separately, Four Available
Located in London, GB
C19th Napoleon III ebonised cane seat armchairs (sold separately, four available).
Striking French Gothic Revival chairs with turned legs, stretchers, armrests and carved back. In v...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
2 Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonized chairs, France, 1850s.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Pair of Carved Sapele Wood Bedroom Chairs
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.
Particular pair of...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Sapele Wood
Pair of Clarence Chairs by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Clarence Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier is a timeless piece inspired by the classic Napoleon III design. These side chairs are made to order, allowing customers to provide the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Linen
Set of Eight Italian Giltwood Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of eight Italian dining chairs featuring hand-carved faux bois gilt wood frames. Crafted in the old world style from beech frames covered in layers of gesso (plaster), ro...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Gesso, Fabric, Giltwood
'La Somme" Slipper Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Chair from BoBo Atelier.
Custom Wood Finishing and Upholstery Work included in the price of each chair.
Customer provides fabric (COM).
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2010s American Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Rare Suite Of 20 + 2 Gilded Wood Chairs, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rare set of 20 gilded wooden and wood chairs, frame models (seats and backs), with lion paw-shaped front feet.
Seats and backs are covered with red fabric.
20 chairs as is, most of...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Folding Chair in Gilt Wood, Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite and original 19th century folding chair, crafted from carved and gilded wood as if to imitate a bamboo f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Napoleon III Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
More sculpture than furniture, this finely-carved 1860s folding chair has a gilded and gessoed wood frame, and the original cut-silk-velvet upholstery material that was woven to fit....
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th century French Napoleon III Bamboo Style Chair, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful caned chair from the Napoleon III period in very good condition.
Beech structure imitating bamboo. Caned seat without damage.
Very elegant and light chair.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
19th Century French Antique Hand Carved Low Back Chair Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved mahogany low back chair with tapestry upholstery decorated with Louis XV style flowers.
France, 1860
Napoleon III period.
Measures: 63 x 46 x 45 cm.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Original Napoleon III Chairs, France, 1850s
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Side Chairs is a superlative example of the revival of timeless French style and flair that occurred during the reign of ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Napoleon III Faux Bamboo Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III faux bamboo chair, France, 1850s.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chaise à haut dossier en bois et carton bouilli burgauté, Napoléon III
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Chaise à haut dossier en bois et carton bouilli burgauté, Napoléon III
Assise anciennement cannée, garnie d’un velours rose (clous tapissier apparents)
Riches décors peints de fleurs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis V Style Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 19th century French Louis V Style Fruitwood and Cane armchairs.
Napoleon III Period circa 1860's
having the original brown leather on the arms
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Original Napoleon III Ebonized Chair, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Napoleon III ebonized chair, France, 1850s.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand-Painted Napoleon III Chairs - France, 1880s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Exquisite pair of ebonized side chairs, hand-painted with a decor of birds, butterflies and foliage.
Original deep pink satin seat cover...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Suite of 9 Napoleon III Period Chairs in Blackened Beech
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 9 Napoleon III period chairs in blackened beech.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Parlor Chair with Nobilis Floral Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
1950s European Parlor Chair refurbished and done with a floral pattern from the firm Nobilis. This chair fits well with a wide array of settings.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 Original Napoleon III Ebonised Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III ebonised chairs, France, 1850s
wear and lack of gilding.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Wood
Napoleon Iii chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
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