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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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Style: Napoleon III
Period: 19th Century
19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 12 Lights
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A glittering gilt brass, bronze and cut crystal tiered chandelier of twelve lights, dating from the second half of the 19th century. This truly magnificent piece features a crisply c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 12 Lights
19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 12 Lights

19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 12 Lights

$5,790
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Pair of Napoleon III, circa 1880. Black painting with gilded vegetal motifs Antique, late 19th century. It can be recovered with the fabric of your choice to suit your inte...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century

Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century

$720 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Crystal and Gilt Brass Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th century Napoleon III period crystal and gilt brass box. H: 14cm, D: 17cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Crystal and Gilt Brass Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Crystal and Gilt Brass Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Crystal and Gilt Brass Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$2,281
19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Scalloped Top and Single Drawer
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming antique French side, dating from the 19th century, is a fine example of provincial craftsmanship combining elegance with practical design. The table features a beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut, Velvet

19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Scalloped Top and Single Drawer
19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Scalloped Top and Single Drawer

19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Scalloped Top and Single Drawer

$1,970
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Attributed to Alfred Corneau
By Alfred Corneau
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French cast iron Garden urns attributed to Alfred Corneau. This rare pair of Mid-19th Century French cast iron garden urns are adorned with well detailed griffin handles are heavy weight and in very good condition. Our outstanding pair of 19th century French cast iron urns is attributed to Corneau Charleville...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Attributed to Alfred Corneau
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Attributed to Alfred Corneau

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Attributed to Alfred Corneau

$8,250 / set
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron and wrought iron. The andirons represent Alsace. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

$474
19th Century French Napoleon III Etagere, Sidetable, Marquetry, Paris circa 1870
Located in Greven, DE
Antique etagere with fine inlay work Paris Wood, brass around 1870 Dimensions: H × W × D: 77 × 50 × 37 cm Description: Three-tier side furniture with a single-light body and a sur...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Etagere, Sidetable, Marquetry, Paris circa 1870
19th Century French Napoleon III Etagere, Sidetable, Marquetry, Paris circa 1870

19th Century French Napoleon III Etagere, Sidetable, Marquetry, Paris circa 1870

$3,723
1880s French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Side Table With Floral Inlay
Located in High Point, NC
This 1880s French Napoleon III–style ebonized side table is a refined example of late 19th-century decorative artistry, blending elegant curves with richly detailed ornamentation. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

1880s French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Side Table With Floral Inlay
1880s French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Side Table With Floral Inlay

1880s French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Side Table With Floral Inlay

$1,795
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell, circa 1875. A truly exceptional and jewel like quality inkwell encrier, made with the finest ormolu, mounted on bloodstone. A true collectors and one of a kind piece. Revival of the ancient régime in the late 19th century was paramount to the French furniture and bronze casting firms of the Belle Epoque. Imitation in the highest regard and replication of those tastes and styles was prevalent throughout the Paris Faubourg, where the most talented bronziers and ébénistes established their workshops. The present inkwell encrier recalls the late 18th century's obsession with hardstones - a taste expounded above all by the duc d'Aumont and, subsequently Marie-Antoinette. Such hardstone-mounted pieces, reminiscent of Renaissance schatzkammer objects, enjoyed a revived popularity at the end of the 18th century through the impetus of both the marchands-mercier and, more importantly, the hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, where the duc d'Aumont himself established a workshop in 1770 specializing in the cutting and polishing of precious hardstones. This exceptional inkwell encrier, sumptuously-mounted with finely chased gilt-bronzes, incorporates a highly-prized material such as bloodstone. Sometimes called the Sunstone, the meaning of Bloodstone comes entangled in fascinating history. The Ancient Greeks held the Bloodstone as a gem with glorious powers. They referred to it as Heliotrope, which directly translates to Sunstone. It was believed to have heavenly healing powers gifted by the gods and most certainly when it came to healing all things related to the blood. Even as we move forward into the Middle Ages, the Bloodstone takes another mystical story under its wing. It was believed to be formed from Christ's blood. It was said that during the Crucifixion, a few red spots of his blood dripped...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

$124,900
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty wooden box covered with blue green leather decorated bookbinders, enhanced with gold leaf. On the lid of the box is represented a wise man in meditation holding a pilgrim...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Leather

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

$845 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padd...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench

$8,500
French Napoleon III Boulle Cabinet ca 1880
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Napoleon III sideboard made with Boulle technique on blackened pear wood, topped with the original gray-veined Carrara marble. Decorated with gilded bronze and chiseled brass inlays...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Brass

French Napoleon III Boulle Cabinet ca 1880
French Napoleon III Boulle Cabinet ca 1880

French Napoleon III Boulle Cabinet ca 1880

$3,843
Bronze Sculpture of a Basset Hound in Patinated Bronze, sign Barye.
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century patinated bronze sculpture of a Basset hound, animal sculpture, signed Barye, antique cast, red marble base. H: 14.5cm, W: 23cm, D: 10cm Please contact us before order...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of a Basset Hound in Patinated Bronze, sign Barye.
Bronze Sculpture of a Basset Hound in Patinated Bronze, sign Barye.

Bronze Sculpture of a Basset Hound in Patinated Bronze, sign Barye.

$4,371
Exceptional 19th C Parquetry Tea Caddy with Serpentine Sides Marked TAHAN Paris
By Tahan Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional double chamber tea caddy with geometric parquetry panels with crossbanded edges. Each of the four sides of serpentine form and raised on a conforming plinth base edged...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Exceptional 19th C Parquetry Tea Caddy with Serpentine Sides Marked TAHAN Paris
Exceptional 19th C Parquetry Tea Caddy with Serpentine Sides Marked TAHAN Paris

Exceptional 19th C Parquetry Tea Caddy with Serpentine Sides Marked TAHAN Paris

$5,750
19th-Century Antique-Style Panoramic Wall Mural on Canvas
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This panoramic wall mural is inspired by the 19th century, reflecting the trompe-l’œil and large-scale panoramic decorations typical of bourgeois interiors. Printed on antique-effect...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Paper

19th-Century Antique-Style Panoramic Wall Mural on Canvas
19th-Century Antique-Style Panoramic Wall Mural on Canvas

19th-Century Antique-Style Panoramic Wall Mural on Canvas

$3,506
Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case
Located in Greven, DE
This dainty yet highly detailed sewing set was crafted in the late 19th century by skilled French artisans. The case, also known as an étui, is made from walnut and has a tapering r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case
Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

$504
19th Century Glass Painted Vase on Marble Foot
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant antique vase, not too large, dating from the late 19th century, presumably French. With this vase you see a collaboration of different techniques coming together. The base is...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Glass Painted Vase on Marble Foot
19th Century Glass Painted Vase on Marble Foot

19th Century Glass Painted Vase on Marble Foot

$360
19th Century Walnut Gueridon or Side Table with Tripod Base
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 19th century Napoleon III period walnut guéridon, or pedestal side table, exemplifies the timeless charm of classical French and English-inspired furniture design. Craft...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Gueridon or Side Table with Tripod Base
19th Century Walnut Gueridon or Side Table with Tripod Base

19th Century Walnut Gueridon or Side Table with Tripod Base

$1,490
Napoleon III Reclining Chaise Lounge with Swing-Out Arm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Napoleon III Reclining Chaise Lounge with Swing-Out Arm A rare and mechanically ingenious French chaise lounge from the Napoleon III period, featuring a reclining backrest operated b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

Napoleon III Reclining Chaise Lounge with Swing-Out Arm
Napoleon III Reclining Chaise Lounge with Swing-Out Arm

Napoleon III Reclining Chaise Lounge with Swing-Out Arm

$3,200
19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A traditional late 19th-century Napoleon III chaise or daybed lounge sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wood, it features elegant oval-back frames with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet

19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet

$2,720 Sale Price
35% Off
Gilt Patinated Bronze Jockey On Horse, Equestrian Statue, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Jockey à Cheval tabletop sculpture from the Napoleon III period crafted in gilt and patinated bronze, depicting a jockey and his faithful horse in fine detail. The piece re...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Bronze, Brass

Gilt Patinated Bronze Jockey On Horse, Equestrian Statue, 19th Century
Gilt Patinated Bronze Jockey On Horse, Equestrian Statue, 19th Century

Gilt Patinated Bronze Jockey On Horse, Equestrian Statue, 19th Century

$2,806 Sale Price
20% Off
Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end antique crystal vase made by Baccarat. The vase in green opaline and gold net decorated with a snake in white and gold encircling the neck. Dimensions...
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1810s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880
Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880

Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880

$1,321
19th Century French Dessert Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak dessert buffet from France with a banded edge around the top , which also features a beveled and hand carved decorated edge. The top li...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Dessert Buffet
19th Century French Dessert Buffet

19th Century French Dessert Buffet

$2,695
Bronze Of Joan Of Arc - Marie d Orléans - Susse Brothers 19th Century
Located in Charmes, FR
Bronze with brown patina of Joan of Arc, signed by Marie d'Orléans and the stamp of the foundryman Susse frères. In very good condition. The original marble proof, intended for the H...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Of Joan Of Arc - Marie d Orléans - Susse Brothers 19th Century
Bronze Of Joan Of Arc - Marie d Orléans - Susse Brothers 19th Century

Bronze Of Joan Of Arc - Marie d Orléans - Susse Brothers 19th Century

$2,161
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Style Inlay Walnut Sorrento Pedestal Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A magnificent, restored mid-19th-century Italian Sorrento pedestal table in the Napoleon III style, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly hand-crafted from solid walnut, it feature...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ebony, Olive, Rosewood, Walnut

19th Century Italian Napoleon III Style Inlay Walnut Sorrento Pedestal Table
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Style Inlay Walnut Sorrento Pedestal Table

19th Century Italian Napoleon III Style Inlay Walnut Sorrento Pedestal Table

$2,520 Sale Price
28% Off
Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French mirror dates to the late 19th century and is a superb example of Rococo revival craftsmanship. The frame is richly decorated with hand-carved floral and acanthu...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror 19th Century
Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror 19th Century

Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror 19th Century

$3,422
French Pair of Napoleon III toad chairs armchairs seating blue upholstery 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty pair of Napoleon III period (mid XIX th Century) living room armchairs, covered in a beautiful blue fabric. This is not an identical pair but both armchairs are entirely ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French Pair of Napoleon III toad chairs armchairs seating blue upholstery 19th
French Pair of Napoleon III toad chairs armchairs seating blue upholstery 19th

French Pair of Napoleon III toad chairs armchairs seating blue upholstery 19th

$1,729 Sale Price
20% Off
1870 s Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Take a timeless, bespoke design, mix in a dash of romantic connotations to get this worn-in bucolic charm aesthetic. Invite the beauty of Louis XV style into your home with this Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry three piece salon suite from the French Napoleon III period. Upholstered with hand-woven Aubusson tapestry and carved giltwood, this Late 19th Century three piece salon suite includes a settee and two matching armchairs. The settee and Fauteuil (armchair) are supported by turned tapering legs, padded armrests, and cartouche-shaped backs. Please take into consideration these pieces are from the 1870's as a result some frame work and reupholstery may be required. All facets of this 3-piece set collectively entwine to form the striking and grand charm of a textile that is worthy to depict the tender, emotive, and vibrant details of humans and histories, no longer known. The historic worth far exceeds any damage that comes with centuries of wear. In any event, it is simply amazing. If you adore timeworn treasure, this antique parlor set...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool, Tapestry, Giltwood

1870 s Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils
1870 s Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils

1870 s Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils

$18,750 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique French Napoleon III Hercules and the Snake Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' fireback / backsplash. The fireback is made of cast iron and is black / pewter colored. The fireback is in a good condition...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Hercules and the Snake Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Napoleon III Hercules and the Snake Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Napoleon III Hercules and the Snake Fireback / Backsplash

$570
A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel, circa 1885. Presenting an exquisite and highly coveted piece of artistry, behold the large French O...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass

A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel
A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel

A Large French Baccarat Opaline Glass Hand-Painted "Bacchanale" Vase, by Roussel

$24,750 Sale Price
44% Off
Paris Porcelain Vase 19th Century
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This very pretty Paris porcelain vase dates from the 19th century, and features a beautiful enamelled floral design of wildflowers, surrounded by rococo style moulding embellished wi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Paris Porcelain Vase 19th Century
Paris Porcelain Vase 19th Century

Paris Porcelain Vase 19th Century

$540
French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French plate, enameled barbotine Birds in vine Some very light chips on the edges of the plate (please see photo). Comes with the plate holder if you want to hang it on the wall. Goo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century
French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century

French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century

$144 Sale Price
20% Off
French Napoleon III Style Settee in Vintage Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III style settee is upholstered in a plush floral patterned gold velvet with tassel adornments and matching bullion fringe. The beautifully curved back a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

French Napoleon III Style Settee in Vintage Gold Velvet
French Napoleon III Style Settee in Vintage Gold Velvet

French Napoleon III Style Settee in Vintage Gold Velvet

$3,184 Sale Price
20% Off
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur. France, mid-19th century, an object of practical use as well as beauty, add a touch of sophisticated elegance and refinement to your next dinner party with this scarce antique cave à liqueur (petite liquour caddy), featuring an ebonized wooden box-form case inlaid with brass string banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then gently lifting the hinged top and front panel, revealing a richly figured mahogany fitted interior, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal decanters decorated in elegant flowing fiolate vine etchings with matching stoppers, accompanied by eight stemmed cordial drinking glasses with geometric etching patern; the folding panels can stay in the up/open position when in use or for display, or press the hinge mechanism to close the panels, then you can lock it and remove the key to secure the contents, the case is finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, all raised on short turned feet. circa 1860 Dimensions: (approx) Closed: 10" High, 8.25" Wide, 7 7/8" Deep; Open: 15.25" High, 8.25" Wide, 10" Deep; 5.5lbs Total **Additional photos available upon request** CONDITION REPORT: Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set

French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set

$1,995
Gilded Grace – Late 19th-Century French Hind (Deer) Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Édouard-Paul Delabrierre (French, 1829–1912), Hind (Deer) Beside a Stump — Fire-Gilt Bronze on White Marble, early 20th century A crisply chased, fire-gilt bronze study of a doe step...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Gilded Grace – Late 19th-Century French Hind (Deer) Sculpture
Gilded Grace – Late 19th-Century French Hind (Deer) Sculpture

Gilded Grace – Late 19th-Century French Hind (Deer) Sculpture

$1,800
France, Napoleon III Table 1850-1870 with Ebony and Bronze Mountings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Napoleon III table in ebonized wood with ebony and gilded bronze mountings and brass inlays. One large drawer. Crafted with high craftsmanship. France, 1850-1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

France, Napoleon III Table 1850-1870 with Ebony and Bronze Mountings
France, Napoleon III Table 1850-1870 with Ebony and Bronze Mountings

France, Napoleon III Table 1850-1870 with Ebony and Bronze Mountings

$4,352 Sale Price
29% Off
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000
19th C. Napoleon III Painted Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Display Armoire with Original Glass and Interior France, circa 1850s–1880s A striking 19th century French Napoleon III period painted armoi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paint

19th C. Napoleon III Painted Armoire
19th C. Napoleon III Painted Armoire

19th C. Napoleon III Painted Armoire

$5,760
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brocade, Beech

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

$4,317
Antique Boulle chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, France.
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Boulle style chest of drawers from around 1850, France. Beautiful brass and tortoiseshell inlay, characteristic of this style. White marble countertop. The furniture is in v...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Antique Boulle chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, France.
Antique Boulle chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, France.

Antique Boulle chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, France.

$7,458
Pair of 19th Century French Upholstered Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops. The seats are newly upholstered in linen and have nail head trim decoration. The frames of the stools are...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Abalone, Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Upholstered Stools
Pair of 19th Century French Upholstered Stools

Pair of 19th Century French Upholstered Stools

$2,895 / set
19th Century French Green Glass Demijohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental French hand blown glass demijohn or carboy with a rich, green glass color. Featuring a large neck with the glass nearly 1" thick where it was...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Green Glass Demijohn
19th Century French Green Glass Demijohn

19th Century French Green Glass Demijohn

$750 Sale Price
21% Off
Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A magnificent small scale 19th century French Napoleon III “chapeau de gendarme” style settee in red velvet with contrasting bullion fringe. This lovely small scale French Napoleon ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery

Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet
Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet

Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet

$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs
Located in Miami, FL
Queen-size bed with an impressive Renaissance-style headboard and footboard, crafted from beautiful walnut wood. The bed has a fabulous large heavily carved cherub This original Ital...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs
French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs

French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs

$19,975
Bluthner Aliquot 1/2-tail piano, 1899, Leipzig
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Bluthner Aliquot 1/2-tail piano, 1899, Leipzig
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Bluthner Aliquot 1/2-tail piano, 1899, Leipzig
Bluthner Aliquot 1/2-tail piano, 1899, Leipzig

Bluthner Aliquot 1/2-tail piano, 1899, Leipzig

$8,046 / item
A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Ormolu and Patinated-Bronze ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture Attributed to François Linke (1855 - 1946), Paris, Late 19th/ Century The clock representing a putto on ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890
A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890

A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890

$16,213 / set
Large 19th Century French Marble Top Patisserie Shop Counter
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large mid to late 19th Century French patisserie shop counter or display table. Pitch pine base with good original patina and a white Carrara marble top. Circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Large 19th Century French Marble Top Patisserie Shop Counter
Large 19th Century French Marble Top Patisserie Shop Counter

Large 19th Century French Marble Top Patisserie Shop Counter

$5,446
Antique Italian Bed Napoleon III Period Iron Double Size
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique Italian Napoleon III Iron Double Bed is a luxurious and stylish addition to any bedroom. Crafted from iron with intricate inlay details of romantic scenes, this bed feat...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Bed Napoleon III Period Iron Double Size
Antique Italian Bed Napoleon III Period Iron Double Size

Antique Italian Bed Napoleon III Period Iron Double Size

$4,537
Bedroom Set Hand-Carved Napoleon III Off White Lacquer, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare late 19th Century Napoleon III off white lacquer refinished period french palatial bed in solid wood (size 181.5 x 210 cm) with painted floral lacquer panels and a pair of 19t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Bedroom Set Hand-Carved Napoleon III Off White Lacquer, 19th Century
Bedroom Set Hand-Carved Napoleon III Off White Lacquer, 19th Century

Bedroom Set Hand-Carved Napoleon III Off White Lacquer, 19th Century

$47,914 / set
Late 19th Century Round Oil Painting Fruit Still Life with Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique painting, a fruit still life against a dark blue background. The painting is painted on canvas, the canvas is pasted on wo...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Round Oil Painting Fruit Still Life with Gold Leaf Frame
Late 19th Century Round Oil Painting Fruit Still Life with Gold Leaf Frame

Late 19th Century Round Oil Painting Fruit Still Life with Gold Leaf Frame

$1,080
Napoleon III sword
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Napoleon III sword in gilt brass. Handle is decorated with 2 mother of pearl plates. Urn shaped pommel. Knuckle guard transitioning into cross guard. Guard plate with eagle. Black ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Napoleon III sword
Napoleon III sword

Napoleon III sword

$1,194
French Napoleon III Curved and Tufted Chaise Longue
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 19th century Napoleon III tufted chaise lounge showcases the artistry of the period. It features a gracefully sloped and curved extended left arm, and scrolled back with a decorative tassle accent. The interior of the back and arm, and the seat, are all skillfully and heavily tufted, making this chaise a unique and standout addition to any interior. The vintage blue velvet fabric...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

French Napoleon III Curved and Tufted Chaise Longue
French Napoleon III Curved and Tufted Chaise Longue

French Napoleon III Curved and Tufted Chaise Longue

$2,720 Sale Price
47% Off
Napoleon III Fireplace Surround in Black Noir Cihigue Marble - Pyrenees Atlanti
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century Napoleon III style fireplace surround is crafted from the highly sought-after black Noir Cihigue marble from the Pyrénées Atlantiques. A rare small chimne...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Marble

Napoleon III Fireplace Surround in Black Noir Cihigue Marble - Pyrenees Atlanti
Napoleon III Fireplace Surround in Black Noir Cihigue Marble - Pyrenees Atlanti

Napoleon III Fireplace Surround in Black Noir Cihigue Marble - Pyrenees Atlanti

$5,391
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond-shaped, rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in the stained mahogany...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

$950
Louis XV Style Fire Screen In Gilded Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Richly carved gilt wood fire screen in the Louis XV rocaille style featuring a superb polychrome tapestry enhanced with pearls decorated with an animated scene (confidences of a "for...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Louis XV Style Fire Screen In Gilded Wood
Louis XV Style Fire Screen In Gilded Wood

Louis XV Style Fire Screen In Gilded Wood

$1,441
Contenot, Joan Of Arc, Signed Bronze, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Patinated bronze sculpture representing Joan of Arc in armor, brandishing her sword Sculpture signed Contenot on the base (Henri Daniel) Joan is a young French woman of peasant...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Contenot, Joan Of Arc, Signed Bronze, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Contenot, Joan Of Arc, Signed Bronze, Late 19th-early 20th Century

Contenot, Joan Of Arc, Signed Bronze, Late 19th-early 20th Century

$2,618
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
Located in Linkebeek, BE
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is decor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

$900
Exquisite 19th Century Opaline Glass Vase Handpainted, Attributed to Baccarat or
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Baccarat, St. Louis Crystal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This breathtaking 19th-century opaline glass vase is a masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, likely attributed to renowned French glassmakers Baccarat or Saint-Louis. The piece features...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Exquisite 19th Century Opaline Glass Vase Handpainted, Attributed to Baccarat or
Exquisite 19th Century Opaline Glass Vase Handpainted, Attributed to Baccarat or

Exquisite 19th Century Opaline Glass Vase Handpainted, Attributed to Baccarat or

$2,281
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood. France, circa 1860.
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1860s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête

19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête

$13,811
Ornate 19th-Century Italian Brass Baker s Rack
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 19th-century European baker's rack, most likely of Italian origin, is crafted from beautifully patinated brass, exuding Old World charm. The intricate scrollwork through...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ornate 19th-Century Italian Brass Baker s Rack
Ornate 19th-Century Italian Brass Baker s Rack

Ornate 19th-Century Italian Brass Baker s Rack

$3,800

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