Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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
French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with a boy on a horse. Napoleon III Period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black / pewt...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of 19th-century French cast iron urns, exuding classical elegance and fine craftsmanship. These decorative urns feature intricately designed scalloped rims that creat...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$3,250 / set
French Napoleon III Period
Arms of France
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the arms of France. The coat of arms consists of a star (symbolizing prestige, honor, and patriotism), and leaves of the palm t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century Napoleon III period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost. It is in a g...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French
Grandy Fils
Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set, fire irons made of brass. The toolset is signed 'Grandy Fils'. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Napoleon III Period
Arms of France
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the arms of France. The coat of arms consists of a star (symbolizing prestige, honor, and patriotism), and leaves of the palm t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is in a ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Fireback / Backsplash with an Allegory of France, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback depicting a decorative scene with flower baskets and cupids.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III
Woman
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn, Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with the goddess Aurora. She renews herself every morning and announces the arrival of the sun.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brow...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Style
Man
Fireback / Backsplash, 20th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewte...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron.
The basket is in a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron.
The basket is in a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron.
The basket is in a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French
Pomona
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Pomona, goddess of fruitful abundance. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cra...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III firedogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Napoleon and his horse. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. I...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III
Diana
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great pleasure in hunt...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III
Diana
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great pleasure in hunt...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III
Rural Scene
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pati...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French
Mars
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace fireback with the god mars. God of strength, fertility and protector of cattle.
The fireback is made of cast iron black / pewter pa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III
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Artagnan
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with d'Artagnan. The best known hero of the Three Musketeers. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.
The fireback is made...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of brass. The set is in...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period
Diana
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the goddess Diana and a weeping cupid. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III period fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Roasting Jack, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French roasting jack. It is made of wrought iron. The roasting jack can be used for cooking in the fireplace. It is fully functional.
...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th - early 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set, fire irons made of polished brass. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons. It is in a good condition and i...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
Large 19th C. French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs and shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron and brass. The set is in a good condition and...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of antique chenets or firedogs cast with a head and shoulders bust of a military Generals, with a straight, pyramidal billet bar. With their rel...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$470 Sale Price / set
11% Off
German Napoleon III Style
Coat of Arms
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German Napoleon III style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cra...
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20th Century German Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Decorated French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The exceptionally decorated tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of cast iron. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Iron
Large 19th-20th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Very large and heavy 19th-20th century French cast iron fire dogs. The condition is good.
This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volumetric) weight. You c...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron and polished brass with a recently forged grate. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Decorated 18th Century Louis XV Period Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century hand forged French gridiron, made of wrought iron. It is used to grill small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they are put in the fire or else on a trivet...
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18th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century Napoleon III fireback with a christian orb and stars.
The fireback has a black / pewter patina and is in a good condition.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lb...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash Depicting Young Bacchus, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fireback with the Roman god Bacchus. God of agriculture, wine and fertility.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th C. French Napoleon III Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III fireside companion set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of forged iron and are finely decora...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,039 / set
19th Century French
Bocca della Verità
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Bocca della Verità or Mouth of Truth. It is a sculpture representing the God of Sea outside a chu...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Fireback Showing the Crimean Battle
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice square cast iron fireback displaying a wounded soldier during the Crimean war between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
Excellent condition and usable size.
This fi...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century, Large French Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 19th century, French Napoleon III period trivet.
For heating up a pan or to keep it warm in and in front of the fire. Still in a good working condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style Judgment of Solomon Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Two young women who lived in the same house and who both had an infant son came to Solomon for a judgement. One child had died. Both women claimed the living child. They asked Solomo...
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20th Century German Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French
Marriage
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback produced in honour of the marriage of Jackob and Mariana in 1826.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good con...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the year of production casted on the top side.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Fireplace Tongs, Fire Tongs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tongs. They are made of wrought iron with a polished brass handle. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron, Brass
French Napoleon III Period
Lady
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a lady.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fir...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand, made of cast iron, wrought iron and polished brass, and two fire irons made of wrought...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons. The andirons are made or wrought iron and have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III
Fortuna
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. Fortuna stands on a sphere, symbolizing the uncertainty of eart...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III
Dancers
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III style fireback with two dancers.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French
Napoleon
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Napoleon Bonaparte. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, without cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace shovel made of wrought iron and decorated with polished brass. The condition of the item is good and it is fit for use in the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French
Diana
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great ple...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Decorated 19th Century French Napoleon III Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century hand forged French gridiron, made of wrought iron. It is used to grill small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they are put in the fire or else on a trivet...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III period fireplace basket with period andirons and new grate. The fire basket is made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Napoleon Iii building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
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