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Napoleon III Ebonised & Marble Topped Side Cabinet
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Napoleon III Ebonised & Marble Topped Side Cabinet

19th century
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Napoleon III Ebonised & Marble Topped Side Cabinet, mid-19th century, with central relief decorated oval plaque, decorated with gilt metal mounts, with a shaped apron and stepped feet - 52"w x 17"d x 45"h

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Napoleon III Side Cabinet to the 1870s.

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Napoleon III Ebonised & Marble Topped Side Cabinet, mid-19th century, with central relief decorated oval plaque, decorated with gilt metal mounts, with a shaped apron and stepped feet - 52"w x 17"d x 45"h
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Napoleon III Side Cabinet to the 1870s.

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A French Napoleon III ebonised side cabinet featuring a white marble top, gold brass inlays, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a central oval medallion.
Napoleon III Ebonised & Marble Topped Side Cabinet
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A French Napoleon III ebonised side cabinet featuring a white marble top, gold brass inlays, gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and a central oval medallion.
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  • ObjectSide Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Marble, Ormolu
  • ColourBlack, Gold, White
  • MotifsOrmolu mounts, Oval relief medallion, White marble top, Brass inlay stringing

This Napoleon III side cabinet dates to 1870 and follows a French chateau style. The piece uses ebonised wood, white marble, and ormolu, rendered in black, gold, and white. The structure includes a white marble top, brass inlay stringing, and gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, accompanied by a central oval relief medallion depicting figures, a shaped apron with gilt decoration, and stepped feet. Position this side cabinet against a living room or hallway wall to hold decorative items on the white marble surface while storing objects inside the compartment. The dimensions measure 132 cm wide, 43 cm deep, and 114 cm high.

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Originating in 19th-century France during the Second Empire, Napoleon III furniture is characterised by eclectic historical revival influences, dark ebonised finishes, and elaborate decorative embellishments such as gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and inlaid plaques.

Cabinetmakers utilised solid timber frames coated with dark ebonised lacquers, frequently fitted with white or coloured marble tops. Decorative details incorporated cast gilt-bronze mounts, brass stringing, and chased metal relief medallions.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-chased gilt-bronze fittings secured with slot-headed screws, heavy solid wood construction beneath veneers, and marble slabs with natural veining and hand-shaped undersides. The dark finish typically exhibits subtle age wear and light craquelure.

Position the piece as a focal point against pale neutral walls to contrast the dark finish and bright metallic accents. Pair it with modern abstract artwork hung above or simple decorative objects to balance the elaborate 19th-century detail.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that damage lacquers or cause oxidisation on gilt-bronze fittings. Clean marble tops with pH-neutral stone cleaners and wipe spills immediately.
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