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Napoleon III Furniture

NAPOLEON III STYLE

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

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Item Ships From: France
Style: Napoleon III
Porcelain Plant Pot from Desvres, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
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 Furniture

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Porcelain

Twentieth Century Glazed Wall Mirror, Chinese Decor.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Twentieth century glazed wall mirror, Chinese decor. Mirror from the 1940s, Napoleon III-style Chinese decor, eglomisé mirror with glazing beads. Dimen...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

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 Furniture

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Bronze

Antique-Style Panoramic Wall Mural on Canvas, 19th-Century Inspired
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This wall mural is inspired by the early nineteenth century and the Comédia del Arte style, reflecting the trompe-l’œil and large-scale panoramic decorations of bourgeois interiors. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Paper

Paris Porcelain Parrot, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th century sculpture of a parrot, Napoleon III period, in Paris porcelain. H: 50cm, W: 30cm, D: 18cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Electrified Candelabra in Gilded Bronze with Patina, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large pair of electrified candelabra in gilded bronze with patina, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Large pair of 19th century Napoleon III period candelabra in gilded and patinat...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

"The Mother", Brown Patinated Bronze, Sculpture by Paul Dubois
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"The mother", sculpture by Paul Dubois in brown patinated bronze, foundry Barbedienne (1829 - 1905) Measures: H: 66 cm, W: 24 cm, D: 32 cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A ceremonial cigar display stand in honor of the Imperial Prince Napoleon IV
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional cigar display stand, crafted from mahogany-stained wood, is richly carved and composed of three distinct elements. Taking the form of a ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Elm

Porcelain Box, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain box, late 19th - early 20th century. Porcelain box from the end of the 19th century or beginning of the 20th century, gilded brass, very nice painted scene with gold dec...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Set, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Napoleon III period gilt bronze mantel set, cloisonné with red and pink enamel, 19th century. Napoleon III period mantel set, 19th century, in gilt bronze, cloisonné with red ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Adolphe Jean Lavergne, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze by Adolphe Jean Lavergne, 19th century. Sculpture by Adolphe Jean Lavergne in patinated bronze, orientalist bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Bouquet 19th Panoramic Decorative Panel in Vintage-Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bouquet 19th panoramic decorative panel in vintage-style is produced using vintage-style paper, carefully printed, aged, and hand-crumpled before being mounted on canvas. Inspired by...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Paper

Pair of Baccarat Opaline Vases, 19th Century
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 Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Lamps in Plate and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lamps in plate and gilt bronze of baluster shape of brown green color. Chiseled and gilt bronze mount. Decor of cherubs adorned with acanthus leaves on the neck, on each side...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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 Furniture

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Marble

Painted Porcelain and Gilded Bronze Bowl, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century bowl, Napoleon III period, in painted porcelain and gilded bronze, Louis XV style. H: 29cm, W: 46cm, D: 24cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Odiot - 17pc Napoleon III Gold Plated Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Decanter Set
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Chateau in the South of France, A Magnificent 17pc. 19th Century Gold Plated 950 Sterling Silver (Vermeil) Napoleon III Liqueur Serving Set by the World's Premi...
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1890s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Pair of Candlesticks from the 19th Century in Bronze, Napoeon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks from the 19th century in bronze.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Painted Porcelain Statuettes, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of early 20th century painted porcelain statuettes, Napoleon III style. Pair of early 20th century Napoleon III style painted porcelain statuettes. Male: H: 42cm, D: 13cm Woma...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Copenhagen Porcelain Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Copenhagen porcelain sculpture, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period Copenhagen porcelain sculpture, 19th century. H: 19cm, W: 20cm, D: 19cm
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19th Century Danish Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Covered cup in marble from the 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

Panoramic Decorative Wall Panel in Antique Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This panoramic decorative wall panel in antique-style is produced on vintage-style paper, carefully printed, aged, and hand-crumpled before being mounted on canvas. Inspired by early...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Paper

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 Furniture

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Opaline Glass

19th Century Engraving, under Glass, Depicting "the Family Museum"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century engraving, under glass, depicting "The Family Museum". Measures: H 21cm, L 14cm, P 1cm
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Pair of Ceramic Columns, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of ceramic columns, late 19th century Pair of ceramic columns, imitation Griotte marble, late 19th century. H: 99 cm, d max: 45 cm, d min: 28.5 cm.  
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

Marble Sculpture and Its Original Column, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This amazing sculpture in Carrara marble was made around 1850 by the French sculptor Joseph Michel-Ange Pollet, after one of his plaster models presented at the Salon de Paris in 184...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble

French Ewer wine service, cut Crystal handle ornate chiseled solid silver 19th
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in Paris, FR
19th-century French twisted and hand-engraved crystal ewer with sterling silver mount. The handle is beautifully adorned with stylized acanthus leaves, while the upper part of the mo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Painted Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Column Planter, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted porcelain and gilt bronze column planter, Napoleon III period, XIXᵉ century. Jardinière with columns, Napoleon III period in painted porcelain and gilt bronze. H: 31cm - D:...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Exceptional Carved Giltwood Mirror, France, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
An important carved and gilded wood mirror, with a very fine decoration made of flower garlands wrapped around the moulded frame, sculpted with acanthus leaves. A large foliate shell...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

C Deschamps, Portrait Of Woman, In Black Dress, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large oil on canvas, portrait of an elegant woman in a black dress and a fan, seated and smiling Portrait signed Camille Deschamps and dated 1889 in ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paint

Panoramic Grisaille Wall Décor on Canvas, 19th Century Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Panoramic grisaille wall décor inspired by the early 19th century, printed on antique-style paper and mounted on canvas. This panoramic wall covering belongs to the tradition of deco...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Paper

Series of 11 Pairs of Door Plaques, Door Decoration, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Series of 11 pairs of door plaques, door decoration, 19th century. Set of 11 pairs of gilt and patinated brass door plaques, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 22cm, W: 6cm, D: 0...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

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 Furniture

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Silver, Bronze

19th Century Silver-Gilt Bracelet with Micromosaic Medallions
Located in Paris, FR
Silver-gilt bracelet composed of three medallions decorated with micromosaics on a black onyx background. The micromosaics feature multicolored bouquets of flowers, and the setting i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Onyx, Silver

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 Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Golden Mirror, 1890s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Vintage Golden Mirror, 1890s Vintage Design Ancient golden mirror of the 19th century from a castle. Additional information: Materials: Glass, Wood Color: Gold Design Period: 1890 ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century Measures: H: 7 cm, W: 16 c...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Goldsmith: j.b. Francois - important 19th century solid silver planter
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oblong silver planter, resting on four claw feet in foliate crosier. The body is decorated with repoussé with a frieze of grooves. On the long sides is a rocaille cartouche surmounte...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Porcelain and Gilt Brass Lamp, German Work, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain and gilt brass lamp, German work from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century German porcelain and gilt brass table lamp in the Napoleon III style. H: 51cm, ...
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19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Napoleon III Chaise Longue XIX eme
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Napoleon III chaise longue. good general condition, unfortunately the fabric is torn on the seat
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 1880 wall crucifix Walnut and brass with a marquetry border. Good antique condition. Shipping: 5 / 19 / 36 cm 0.45 kg.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Lyre-Shaped Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th century Napoleon III period Lyre-shaped clock in white marble and gilt bronze in the Louis XVI style. H: 59cm, W: 28cm, D: 20cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Panoramic Floral Wall Décor on Canvas, 19th Century Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Panoramic floral wall décor inspired by the 19th century, printed on antique-style paper and mounted on canvas. This decorative panoramic wall covering draws on trompe-l’œil effects ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Paper

Napoleon III Marble Fireplace with Caryatids, Unique Creation, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful and original fireplace was made in the second half of the 19th century in Carrara marble. Originally put in an appartement in Tarare, near Lyon in France, it is very ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble

French Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French Napoléon III black lacquer box is a fine 19th-century desk accessory distinguished by its elegant proportions and Boulle-style decorative cartouche. Crafted wit...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Silver Plated Metal Tray and 19th Century Antique Mercury Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal tray and 19th century antique mercury mirror. Centerpiece display, 19th century silver-plated metal tray and 19th century antique mercury mirror. Dimensions...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

SÈVRES Manufacture, Pair of Chameleon Vases of the Persian Bottle Model
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The “Persian bottle vase” model, created at the Sèvres manufactory in 1874 based on a Persian metal prototype, exists in several versions that vary in c...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a mirror and sewing utensils made of bone and brass, as...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Sculpture in Gilt Bronze and Marble Base by Paul Ducuing, 19th Century.
By Paul Ducuing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in gilt bronze and marble base by Paul Ducuing, 19th century. Sculpture by Paul Ducuing, foundry F.Barbedienne Paris, in gilt bronze and marble...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Porcelain Clock, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century porcelain clock, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period clock, 19th century, porcelain, enamelled dial. H: 35cm, W: 23cm,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Of Cast Iron Wall Lights, Based On Models From The Pont Alexandre III
Located in Charmes, FR
Beautiful pair of cast iron wall lights with bronze patina made after models from the Pont Alexandre III in Paris. This pair of lanterns was designed in the 20th century as part of t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Ewers
Located in Paris, FR
Important pair of Napoleon III ewers in chased gilt bronze with rich decoration in relief of stylized foliage, friezes of palmettes, and vine branches framing a frieze of putti reali...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

After Canova, Dancer And Musician In Bronze, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronzes of a dancer and a musician, on a Paris porcelain base, model of sculptures after Canova Restored bases, normal wear to the patina and decoration XIXth century Heig...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful gilded brass frame dating from the Napoleon III period, 1870s. Representing Napoleon in the left corner, Josephine on the right, an eagle, laurel and two dancers with cornu...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Pair of Green Opaline Flasks
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of green opaline perfume flasks with pointed stoppers and flower-shaped saucers. The stoppers and flasks are decorated with diamond-shaped patterns that have gilded stripes outl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

19th century French Napoleon III Wood and Glass Hat Rack, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Add a touch of 19th-century elegance to your interior with this beautiful Napoleon III hat stand. Crafted from ebonized turned wood and topped with a finely cut glass finial, this de...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass, Wood

French Napoleon III Chaise Longue XIX eme
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

French Brass Crucifix with the Miraculous Medal late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 1880 wall crucifix. This crucifix is accompanied by a crown of thorns surrounded by rays. At the feet of Christ there is also a miraculous medal. A prized object of devotion ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Ebonised Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Ebonised Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire This elegant mirror features a raised floral decorated moulding with crisp relief carving in an ebonised outer frame and a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Pine

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