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Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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
18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection
Located in London, GB
18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection A rare collection of five museum quality late 18th / early 19th Century hand carved Neapolitan crib figures...
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1780s Italian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Pine

18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection
18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection

18th Century Neapolitan Crib Figure Collection

$5,499
Pair 19th Century French Gilt Spelter Vases on Marble Bases with Vine Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a wine room with this elegant pair of antique vases related to vine and grapes. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of spelter (or white metal), the vases stan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Spelter

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Spelter Vases on Marble Bases with Vine Motifs
Pair 19th Century French Gilt Spelter Vases on Marble Bases with Vine Motifs

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Spelter Vases on Marble Bases with Vine Motifs

$1,300 / set
Maison Millet, Pair of “ Tritons” Candelabras, France, Circa 1870
By Pierre Gouthiere, Maison Millet
Located in PARIS, FR
Height : 78 cm (30,7 in.) ; Base : 14,5 x 14,5 cm (5,7 in. x 5,7 in.) Beautiful pair of Louis XVI style amphora-shaped vases in gilded bronze and "canon de fusil" patinated bronze a...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Maison Millet, Pair of “ Tritons” Candelabras, France, Circa 1870
Maison Millet, Pair of “ Tritons” Candelabras, France, Circa 1870

Maison Millet, Pair of “ Tritons” Candelabras, France, Circa 1870

$17,378 / set
An important Pair of Bronze Candelabra from the 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of bronze candelabra from the 19th century. A pair of Napoleon III period bronze candelabra, 19th century, one bobèche and one saucer missing. H: 68cm, D: 37cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

An important Pair of Bronze Candelabra from the 19th Century.
An important Pair of Bronze Candelabra from the 19th Century.

An important Pair of Bronze Candelabra from the 19th Century.

$898 / set
Large Bust In Carrara Marble Representing A General, Signed By D.trentacoste
Located in Charmes, FR
Bust of a general in Carrara marble signed by Domenico Trentacoste (Palermo 1859 - Florence 1933) dated 1873 The bust was outside so has some stains, to be cleaned Of Sicilian origin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Large Bust In Carrara Marble Representing A General, Signed By D.trentacoste
Large Bust In Carrara Marble Representing A General, Signed By D.trentacoste

Large Bust In Carrara Marble Representing A General, Signed By D.trentacoste

$7,790
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra, Emblematic of Hunting
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Large Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra, Emblematic of Hunting. Each conceived in the Louis XV style with rocaille stem supporting assymetrically modelled sc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra, Emblematic of Hunting
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra, Emblematic of Hunting

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra, Emblematic of Hunting

$44,054
Small Angel with Birds in Biscuit, End of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small angel with birds in biscuit, end of the 19th century Small biscuit group on a gilded brass base, mark "R". Small angel with birds, late 19th century or early 20th century. Me...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Small Angel with Birds in Biscuit, End of the 19th Century
Small Angel with Birds in Biscuit, End of the 19th Century

Small Angel with Birds in Biscuit, End of the 19th Century

$1,797
19th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Urns
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine pair of antique French urns in 'Porcelain de Paris', and dating from the early 19th century. These sensational vases are decorated w...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Urns
19th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Urns

19th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Urns

$1,940 / set
Louis-Constant SÉVIN, Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE, Pair of Ornamental Vases
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional pair of vases is the result of the collaboration between Louis Constant Sevin, drawer and designer, and Ferdinand Barbedienne, bronze maker and founder of the famous...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Louis-Constant SÉVIN, Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE, Pair of Ornamental Vases
Louis-Constant SÉVIN, Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE, Pair of Ornamental Vases

Louis-Constant SÉVIN, Ferdinand BARBEDIENNE, Pair of Ornamental Vases

$215,729
Napoleon III card holder
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III card holder (card fray) Gilt bronze and enamel Origin France Circa 1900 Gilt bronze and Cloissone enamel with hand-painted Sevres porcelain plate signed by E. Horche Per...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Napoleon III card holder
Napoleon III card holder

Napoleon III card holder

$1,040 Sale Price
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19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
French Napoleon III bronze fireguard from the 19th century. The fireguard has finely cast and chassed bronze figures of a lioness and cub on the left side with a lion and snake...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif
19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif

$6,000
Napoleon III Jewelery Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III jewelery box Bonce gold and enamel origin France in perfect condition inside it was reupholstered circa 1900. The Napoleon III style had it...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Napoleon III Jewelery Box
Napoleon III Jewelery Box

Napoleon III Jewelery Box

$1,275 Sale Price
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Napoleon III Perfume Casket – French – Crystal Perfume Bottles – Brass Inlay
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This elegant Napoleon III period French perfume casket dates from the second half of the 19th century and retains its three original crystal perfume bottles. The casket is crafted fr...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Perfume Casket – French – Crystal Perfume Bottles – Brass Inlay
Napoleon III Perfume Casket – French – Crystal Perfume Bottles – Brass Inlay

Napoleon III Perfume Casket – French – Crystal Perfume Bottles – Brass Inlay

$695
Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) was one of the foremost animalier sculptors of the 19th Century, and achieved high distinction in the art of making small bron...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene
Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene

Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene

$6,195
19th Century French Ripple-Frame Wall Clock with Mother-of-Pearl Detail
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring charm and artistry to a hallway or living room with this vibrant 19th century French wall clock, crafted in France circa 1870. The...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Wood

19th Century French Ripple-Frame Wall Clock with Mother-of-Pearl Detail
19th Century French Ripple-Frame Wall Clock with Mother-of-Pearl Detail

19th Century French Ripple-Frame Wall Clock with Mother-of-Pearl Detail

$1,075
French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative mid 19th century desk inkstand is in the form of a recumbent lioness. She is very finely detailed and is cast in solid bronze with a hand chased and gilt finis...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850
French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850

French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850

$2,774
Pair of biscuit sculptures of Napoleon III eagles
Located in Paris, FR
Pair biscuit sculptures of eagles. Work from the second half of the 19th century, bearing the incised mark "Mre. Imple. de Sèvres" (not guaranteed). Important pair of porcelain bisc...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of biscuit sculptures of Napoleon III eagles
Pair of biscuit sculptures of Napoleon III eagles

Pair of biscuit sculptures of Napoleon III eagles

$6,328 / set
A Gilt Bronze and Violet Crystal Square Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A gilt bronze and violet crystal square bowl, very fine chasing of the bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 7 cm, W: 18 cm, D: 15 cm
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

A Gilt Bronze and Violet Crystal Square Bowl, 19th Century
A Gilt Bronze and Violet Crystal Square Bowl, 19th Century

A Gilt Bronze and Violet Crystal Square Bowl, 19th Century

$2,349 Sale Price
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French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and finely detailed French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu planter. This impressive planter is raised on three slender acanthus leaf decorated 'C'...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu planter
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu planter

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu planter

$67,500
“The hoop”, subject in regule by Auguste Moreau, France, circa 1880
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Paris, FR
Regule subject depicting a naked young boy rolling a hoop, signed Aug. Moreau on the terrace and bearing the inscription “Le cerceau” on the base. Biography Auguste Moreau, born on...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal

“The hoop”, subject in regule by Auguste Moreau, France, circa 1880
“The hoop”, subject in regule by Auguste Moreau, France, circa 1880

“The hoop”, subject in regule by Auguste Moreau, France, circa 1880

$536
Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bronze and silver chest, 19th century Orientalist work. Large 19th century Orientalist bronze and silver box, Napoleon III period. H: 15,5cm, W: 23cm, D: 18cm
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19th Century African Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Silver, Bronze

Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.
Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.

Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.

$4,074
Porcelain Plant Pot from Desvres, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
By Desvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain plant pot from Desvres, 20th century, Napoleon III style. Porcelain plant pot from Desvres in the Napoleon III style, 20th century. H: 45 cm, W: 59 cm, D: 39 cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Porcelain Plant Pot from Desvres, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Porcelain Plant Pot from Desvres, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

Porcelain Plant Pot from Desvres, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

$2,157
Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed L. Landucci, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carrara marble sculpture signed L. Landucci, early 20th century. A white Carrara marble sculpture by L. Landucci representing two children playing next to a bird's nest, early 20th...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed L. Landucci, Early 20th Century.
Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed L. Landucci, Early 20th Century.

Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed L. Landucci, Early 20th Century.

$10,187
Pair of Baccarat Opaline Vases, 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Baccarat opaline vases, 19th century A pair of Baccarat opaline vases with flowers decorations, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Mae...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Baccarat Opaline Vases, 19th Century
Pair of Baccarat Opaline Vases, 19th Century

Pair of Baccarat Opaline Vases, 19th Century

$4,194 / set
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. Paper face w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

$1,000
A Fine French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Trophy Cherub Maiden "Love Victory"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Trophy Cherub & Maiden "Love & Victory" in the shape of a vessel, raised on a rouge royal marble base, circa 1870-...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

A Fine French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Trophy Cherub Maiden "Love Victory"
A Fine French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Trophy Cherub Maiden "Love Victory"

A Fine French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Trophy Cherub Maiden "Love Victory"

$8,450 Sale Price
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Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880 White and black marble, bronze, gilt. On gyratory feet and a recessed base, two angular baluster columns crowned with vases a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880
Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880

Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880

$1,831 Sale Price
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19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain de Paris Cachepot
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a little color into your home with this elegant, antique porcelain planter. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1870, the round pot features...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain de Paris Cachepot
19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain de Paris Cachepot

19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain de Paris Cachepot

$450
A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative pair of mid 19th century bronze double candlesticks are beautifully cast in solid bronze. They have very good detail and are each in the form of a medieval wa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860
A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860

A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860

$2,595 / set
Paire De Chandeliers En Bronze Argentés, Estampillés "Anvers", Fin Du XIXème
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de grands chandeliers en bronze argentés - Estampillés "Anvers" - Fin Du XIXème" / Pair of tall candelabras made of silver plated bronze...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Paire De Chandeliers En Bronze Argentés, Estampillés "Anvers", Fin Du XIXème
Paire De Chandeliers En Bronze Argentés, Estampillés "Anvers", Fin Du XIXème

Paire De Chandeliers En Bronze Argentés, Estampillés "Anvers", Fin Du XIXème

$5,393 / set
After Christophe Fratin (Signed), Grooming 12 Point Stag in Patinated Bronze
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Morristown, NJ
After Christophe Fratin (French 1801-1864), a majestic 12 point stag in brown patinated cast bronze, modeled with head turned to towards hind, inscribed "FRATIN", and mounted to a re...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

After Christophe Fratin (Signed), Grooming 12 Point Stag in Patinated Bronze
After Christophe Fratin (Signed), Grooming 12 Point Stag in Patinated Bronze

After Christophe Fratin (Signed), Grooming 12 Point Stag in Patinated Bronze

$1,875
Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine transitional style gilt-bronze and Sèvres style porcelain mounted Jewelry box on stand, attributed to Alphonse Giroux. This exquisite pe...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Wood

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux
Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux

$20,650
Pair of 17th C. French Walnut Panels of Saint Paul and Saint Teresa of Ávila
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved in France circa 1680, this important pair of ecclesiastical walnut panels depicts Saint Paul the Apostle and Saint Teresa of Ávila, each rendered in high relief with impressiv...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Pair of 17th C. French Walnut Panels of Saint Paul and Saint Teresa of Ávila
Pair of 17th C. French Walnut Panels of Saint Paul and Saint Teresa of Ávila

Pair of 17th C. French Walnut Panels of Saint Paul and Saint Teresa of Ávila

$5,500 / set
Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bottles in Ppainted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period. Nice pair of 19th century bottles, Napoleon III period, in painted and gilded opaline, crystal stopper...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period
Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period

Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period

$1,917
Charny, Bust Of An Oriental Woman In Marble, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large bust of an oriental woman, in marble and bronze, on a green marble base. Sculpture signed on the back by the sculptor Charny. Some wear and small chips, old restoration...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Charny, Bust Of An Oriental Woman In Marble, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Charny, Bust Of An Oriental Woman In Marble, Late 19th-early 20th Century

Charny, Bust Of An Oriental Woman In Marble, Late 19th-early 20th Century

$4,554
Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain 1867 Paris Exhibition Vases and Covers
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’ 1860, one ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain 1867 Paris Exhibition Vases and Covers
Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain 1867 Paris Exhibition Vases and Covers

Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain 1867 Paris Exhibition Vases and Covers

$126,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels, Napoleon III Period
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels hail from the Napoleon III Period, and feature stunning angels on elaborately detailed tripod bases acting as caryatids for the cand...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels, Napoleon III Period
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels, Napoleon III Period

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks with Angels, Napoleon III Period

$3,900 / set
Napoleon III Blue Royal Lidded Vases Hand Painted Landscapes and Bronze Handles
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Firenze, IT
A pair of Napoleon III late 19th century French oval shaped lidded vases rendered in Blue Royal glazed porcelain in the style of Sevres manufacture. These very fine large scale decor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III Blue Royal Lidded Vases Hand Painted Landscapes and Bronze Handles
Napoleon III Blue Royal Lidded Vases Hand Painted Landscapes and Bronze Handles

Napoleon III Blue Royal Lidded Vases Hand Painted Landscapes and Bronze Handles

$16,779 / set
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D Or Rococo Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D'Or Rococo Candlesticks are a stunning work of the sculptor's art rendered in ormolu to literally last for centuries! The elabora...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D Or Rococo Candlesticks
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D Or Rococo Candlesticks

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D Or Rococo Candlesticks

$2,780 / set
19th Century Pair of Medici Vases in Old Paris Porcelain
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Medici bases urns from the 19th century, Napoleon III period in old Paris porcelain, its decoration is very simple, just touches of gold and the porcelain, the handles are ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Medici Vases in Old Paris Porcelain
19th Century Pair of Medici Vases in Old Paris Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Medici Vases in Old Paris Porcelain

$2,563
A 19th C. French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase w/ Enameled Putti Decoration
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large 19th Century French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase with Enameled Putti and Floral Decoration. The amphora form vase is beautifully hand-enam...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal

A 19th C. French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase w/ Enameled Putti Decoration
A 19th C. French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase w/ Enameled Putti Decoration

A 19th C. French Baccarat Opaline Crystal Vase w/ Enameled Putti Decoration

$36,800
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Christophe Fratin, Napoleon III Period.
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze by Christophe Fratin, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Sculpture by Christophe Fratin representing a stag attacked by eagles in patinated bronze, Nap...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Christophe Fratin, Napoleon III Period.
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Christophe Fratin, Napoleon III Period.

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Christophe Fratin, Napoleon III Period.

$5,513
Pair 19th Century French Verdigris Spelter Vases on Marble Bases Signed Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, console or buffet with this elegant pair of antique vases. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of spelter (or white metal), the vases stand on a square red marbl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair 19th Century French Verdigris Spelter Vases on Marble Bases Signed Moreau
Pair 19th Century French Verdigris Spelter Vases on Marble Bases Signed Moreau

Pair 19th Century French Verdigris Spelter Vases on Marble Bases Signed Moreau

$1,800 / set
19th century French Empire Swan Motif Sconce Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire three light brass candle sconce pair with swan motif, circa 1820s . Features include incredible detail and great old patina. See measurements below.
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th century French Empire Swan Motif Sconce Pair
19th century French Empire Swan Motif Sconce Pair

19th century French Empire Swan Motif Sconce Pair

$3,250 Sale Price / set
50% Off
French Bronze Vide-Poche with Rooster by Auguste Cain, 19th Century
By Auguste Cain
Located in New York, NY
This finely cast 19th-century French bronze vide-poche takes the form of a broad, naturalistically modeled leaf, animated by a sculptural rooster perched upon a rocky outcrop at one ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Bronze Vide-Poche with Rooster by Auguste Cain, 19th Century
French Bronze Vide-Poche with Rooster by Auguste Cain, 19th Century

French Bronze Vide-Poche with Rooster by Auguste Cain, 19th Century

$1,800
Pair of German Porcelain Covered Vases, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of German porcelain covered vases, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century German porcelain covered vases, Napoleon III period, stamped on the underside, port...
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19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of German Porcelain Covered Vases, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Pair of German Porcelain Covered Vases, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of German Porcelain Covered Vases, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$5,033 / set
Coq chantant (Crow­ing Rooster), Gilt-Bronze Sculpture, Émile Laporte (1858–1907
By Emile Laporte
Located in New York, NY
This finely cast late 19th-century French gilt-bronze sculpture, titled Coq chantant (Crow­ing Rooster), is the work of Émile Laporte (Paris, 1858–1907). Modeled with vitality and pr...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Coq chantant (Crow­ing Rooster), Gilt-Bronze Sculpture, Émile Laporte (1858–1907
Coq chantant (Crow­ing Rooster), Gilt-Bronze Sculpture, Émile Laporte (1858–1907

Coq chantant (Crow­ing Rooster), Gilt-Bronze Sculpture, Émile Laporte (1858–1907

$2,000
Large Clock Representing Diana the Huntress with a Putto, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large clock representing Diana the Huntress with a putto, 19th century, Napoleon III. 19th century clock, Napoleon III period, gilded and patinated bronze representing Diana the Hun...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Clock Representing Diana the Huntress with a Putto, 19th Century.
Large Clock Representing Diana the Huntress with a Putto, 19th Century.

Large Clock Representing Diana the Huntress with a Putto, 19th Century.

$11,265
Pair of Opaline Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of opaline bottles, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of opaline bottles, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 21cm, D: 11cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Opaline Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Pair of Opaline Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Opaline Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$2,756 / set
Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Rare planter with base in brown enameled cast iron, decorated with palms in relief. This palm decoration and the shape of the handles, as well as the saddle, give way to the Japonism...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Iron

Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880
Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880

Napoleon III enamelled cast-iron planter, Japanese decor, France, circa 1880

$11,385
A Sèvres Style Porcelain Covered Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Sèvres style porcelain covered bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Sèvres style porcelain covered bowl decorated with a gallant scene, gilt bronze mounting, 19th century, N...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Sèvres Style Porcelain Covered Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
A Sèvres Style Porcelain Covered Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

A Sèvres Style Porcelain Covered Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$5,724
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze dore Andirons ~ bookends depict two charming cherubs playing music! Originally the decorative portion of a pair of andirons, they're perfect for decorative accents or bookends. Each figure is holding a musical instrument, with one also having sheet music in his lap. Each is seated on lavishly designed Baroque lion...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends

$2,980 / set
Brown Patina Bronze Sculptures by Eugène Antoine Aizelin, Napoleon III Period.
By Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown patina bronze sculptures by Eugène Antoine Aizelin, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Sculptures from the 19th century, Napoleon III per...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Brown Patina Bronze Sculptures by Eugène Antoine Aizelin, Napoleon III Period.
Brown Patina Bronze Sculptures by Eugène Antoine Aizelin, Napoleon III Period.

Brown Patina Bronze Sculptures by Eugène Antoine Aizelin, Napoleon III Period.

$8,029
Box of Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
sevres box circa 1900 perfect state cobalt blue with gold hand painted origin france. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most important and w...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Box of Sevres
Box of Sevres

Box of Sevres

$1,200 Sale Price
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Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century
Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century

Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century

$15,700
19th Century Bronze Statue of a Nymph by A. Carrier
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very fine cast and chased bronze showing a beautiful standing nude nymph, parting and emerging from between tall bull rushes at the edge of a stream. At her feet is a water jug. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Statue of a Nymph by A. Carrier
19th Century Bronze Statue of a Nymph by A. Carrier

19th Century Bronze Statue of a Nymph by A. Carrier

$6,160 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of 19th century bronze candlesticks, Napoleon III period" Pair of small bronze candelabra, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 21cm, w: 22cm, d: 12cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks, Napoleon III Period
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks, Napoleon III Period

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks, Napoleon III Period

$1,558 / set
A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV The Sun King Circa 1890
Located in Tarzana, CA
A French Antique Carved Marble Bust of Louis XIV, a masterful embodiment of artistry and historical grandeur. Crafted with precision and reverence, this carved marble bust captures t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV The Sun King Circa 1890
A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV The Sun King Circa 1890

A French Antique Carved White Marble Bust of Louis XIV The Sun King Circa 1890

$15,000
19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique vase was created in France circa 1880 by "Porcelaine de Paris" factory. Round in shape with a long and wide neck, the colorful porcelain vessel is decorated with a hand painted outdoor scene featuring swan, lily pads and reed motifs. The decor is further embellished with gilt accents throughout, including around the rim. This tall fluted vase is in excellent condition, and adorns soft colors in the green, blue, and cream color palette, with gilt accents; it would make a nice addition on a table, mantle, or a console. Porcelaine de Paris is a French porcelain manufacturing company, founded by Jean-Marx Clauss theApril 11, 1822. Jean-Marx Clauss wanted to draw inspiration from the great Parisian porcelain...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif
19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif

19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif

$1,300
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze clock set by Picard French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 72cm, width 46cm, depth 27cm Candelabra: Height 78...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard

$61,951 / set

Napoleon Iii decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Europa Antiques, and Baccarat. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $167 and tops out at $2,500,000 while the average work can sell for $3,368.

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