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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
19th Century Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience Bronze Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience and Bronze Oil Lamp has been converted into an electric table lamp. Crafted in France, circa 1880s, the hand painted porcelain "...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience Bronze Converted Oil Lamp
19th Century Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience Bronze Converted Oil Lamp

19th Century Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience Bronze Converted Oil Lamp

$1,495
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, Tortoiseshell, brass, ormolu, and black Belgian marble Boulle cabinet vitrines. Each vitrine is ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

$44,800 / set
Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orangeade service in enamelled Moser crystal, 19th century. Enamelled Moser crystal orangeade service, the decanter mounted in pewter, (5 glasses, the tray and the decanter), 19th C...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Pewter

Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.
Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.

Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.

$4,323 / set
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase with Bird Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
The colorful antique majolica vase was created in France circa 1890. Round in shape, the decorative ceramic vase features intricate details, including painted flowers and three birds...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Faience, Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase with Bird Motifs
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase with Bird Motifs

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase with Bird Motifs

$475
Important Cercles Tournants Rotary Clock set by Deniere
By Maison Deniere
Located in Tarzana, CA
Very Large Important and Rare Napoleon III Period Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Sculptural rotary 3-piece clock set ("Pendule A Cercles Tournants") compr...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Important Cercles Tournants Rotary Clock set by Deniere
Important Cercles Tournants Rotary Clock set by Deniere

Important Cercles Tournants Rotary Clock set by Deniere

$180,000 Sale Price / set
23% Off
Table Centerpiece, Bowl and Soliflore, Gilt Bronze and Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cup and soliflore, centerpiece, 19th century, Napoleon III period, 19th century, gilt bronze and crystal, large decoration. H: 40cm, W: 70cm, D: 25cm Contact us before ordering to ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Table Centerpiece, Bowl and Soliflore, Gilt Bronze and Crystal, 19th Century.
Table Centerpiece, Bowl and Soliflore, Gilt Bronze and Crystal, 19th Century.

Table Centerpiece, Bowl and Soliflore, Gilt Bronze and Crystal, 19th Century.

$10,139
Napoleon III Period Silver Flatware Set, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period silver flatware set, 19th century, consisting of a serving fork, a serving knife and a leg of lamb handle in its original box. H: 4cm, W: 37cm, D: 14cm Please c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver

Napoleon III Period Silver Flatware Set, 19th Century.
Napoleon III Period Silver Flatware Set, 19th Century.

Napoleon III Period Silver Flatware Set, 19th Century.

$1,487
19th Century French Color Women Fashion Prints Framed Dated 1890 "Set of Five"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bathroom or a walking closet with this collection of antique "Mode de Paris" fashion prints. Crafted in France during the Napoleon III period...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood, Paper

19th Century French Color Women Fashion Prints Framed Dated 1890 "Set of Five"
19th Century French Color Women Fashion Prints Framed Dated 1890 "Set of Five"

19th Century French Color Women Fashion Prints Framed Dated 1890 "Set of Five"

$975 / set
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu Boulle desk, attributed to Befort Jeune. This high quality rectangular des...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

$85,500
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

A ceremonial cigar display stand in honor of the Imperial Prince Napoleon IV
A ceremonial cigar display stand in honor of the Imperial Prince Napoleon IV

A ceremonial cigar display stand in honor of the Imperial Prince Napoleon IV

$18,719
Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of very elegant classicist candlesticks in fine patinated bronze, signed BARBEDIENNE. The execution of the casting is extremely finely worked with delicate leaves on the outer wall of the candlestick, with a head of antiquity on the upper part of the stem which flows into the lower part with fluting and side volutes. The 3 curved legs stand on raised feet with delicate strappy sandals. Measures: The diameter at the top is 3.5cm and at the bottom 13.5cm Ferdinand Barbedienne (* August 6, 1810 in Saint-Martin-de-Fresnay, Calvados department, France; † March 21, 1892 in Paris) was a French sculptor, bronze ware manufacturer, and gallery owner. One of the most important and popular Éditeurs d'art, or publishers of art articles, he had most of the French sculptors of his time under contract. Life and work Ferdinand Barbedienne was the son of a farmer. At the age of 13, he learned the Craft of saddlery. In 1822 he moved to Paris, where he first worked as a clerk in a wallpaper shop. He received start-up capital from his employer to open his own store, which he set up on Rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in 1834. He pursued the idea of exhibiting bronze statues in addition to his core business and mass producing them in small format. In 1838, he joined forces with the mechanic Achille Collas, who had developed the machine á reduction (réducteur for short); a device based on the principles of the pantograph that could reproduce three-dimensional objects in any size - reduced or enlarged. On November 29, 1838, both signed the founding contract for the company Société Ferdinand Barbedienne et Achille Collas, which aimed to commercially exploit the mechanized production of sculptural works for an initial 20 years. Barbedienne took care of the commercial management of the company, while Collas contributed the patent on his invention and seven existing machines, and with his profound knowledge of machinery was responsible for the production processes. Together they decided on the subject matter of the objects, the selling prices, and all other financial matters. In 1841, they produced casts of the Apollo of Belvedere, the Spinario, and 21 pieces with the motif of a bas-relief of the Parthenon. These were followed by versions of the Laocoon group, the Venus of Arles, and the Borghese Fencer, among others. Special interest was initially shown in works from antiquity, for which casts from the Atelier de Moulage in the Louvre served as models. The company continued to produce works by representatives of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Giovanni Bologna or by French sculptors such as Jean Goujon, Jean-François Flamand, Pierre Puget, François Girardon, Antoine Coysevox...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s
Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s

$2,375 / set
19th Century Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A fine 19th century neoclassical statuary white marble and gilt bronze figural mantle clock, the finely cast patinated classical female in seated pose juxtaposed to gilded bronze clo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock
19th Century Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock

19th Century Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock

$14,399
Vintage pitcher from the French manufacturer Sarreguemines late 19th century
By Sarreguemines
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
This wash jug originally came from the Sarreguemines factory in eastern France. The Parisia pattern was created in 1895 at the end of the 19th century. The decoration on this jug fea...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage pitcher from the French manufacturer Sarreguemines late 19th century
Vintage pitcher from the French manufacturer Sarreguemines late 19th century

Vintage pitcher from the French manufacturer Sarreguemines late 19th century

$431
19th Century French Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Wall Hanging Family Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique bronze coat of arms. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the large crest features a crown with leaf and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Wall Hanging Family Crest
19th Century French Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Wall Hanging Family Crest

19th Century French Napoleon III Patinated Bronze Wall Hanging Family Crest

$2,200
French porcelain centerpiece, mid-19th century Sevres.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
France, mid-19th century, Sevres, gilt bronze base, two stylized swans, carrying a leaf-shaped porcelain bowl, stylized leaf handles on the sides, painting of a cupid on the mirror, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

French porcelain centerpiece, mid-19th century Sevres.
French porcelain centerpiece, mid-19th century Sevres.

French porcelain centerpiece, mid-19th century Sevres.

$2,540
19th Century French Pine Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French pine side table with a shaped top which has a bevelled edge, following down to a scalloped apron, which has a carved border and a single drawer in the front. The ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Pine

19th Century French Pine Side Table
19th Century French Pine Side Table

19th Century French Pine Side Table

$2,295
Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare silvered metal desk or tabletop planter inlaid with 12 framed Pietra Dura panels of inlaid colorful flowers on a black base, complete with its ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter

$1,400
19th Century Louis Quinze French Serving Table by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
French serving table by Francois Linke, Louis Quinze solid mahogany, slightly convex and concave-curved body, flanked by extended corner castors on tall, elegantly curved legs, belo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Louis Quinze French Serving Table by Francois Linke
19th Century Louis Quinze French Serving Table by Francois Linke

19th Century Louis Quinze French Serving Table by Francois Linke

$14,369
Napoleon III Period Bronze and Beveled Glass Picture Frame
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful bronze frame dating from the Napoleon III period. The busts of a man and a woman are represented on each side of the frame. Beautiful decoration of a Medici on the top of ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Bronze and Beveled Glass Picture Frame
Napoleon III Period Bronze and Beveled Glass Picture Frame

Napoleon III Period Bronze and Beveled Glass Picture Frame

$947
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

$10,323
Napoleon III Urn, Charleville Design
Located in Washington, DC
Napoleon III Urn, Design, Charleville Design Cast Iron
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Napoleon III Urn, Charleville Design
Napoleon III Urn, Charleville Design

Napoleon III Urn, Charleville Design

$9,605
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Signed By Etienne Giraud In Lyon
Located in Charmes, FR
Pair of gilt bronze wall lights with two light arms decorated with a mascaron, mid-19th century, Regency style
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Signed By Etienne Giraud In Lyon
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Signed By Etienne Giraud In Lyon

Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Signed By Etienne Giraud In Lyon

$2,639
Pair French Side Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Wonderful pair of French Napoleon 111 side chairs, with turned ebony legs, newly upholstered in linen fabric, upholstered in the traditional methods, with deep bullion fringing, supe...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ebony

Pair French Side Chairs
Pair French Side Chairs

Pair French Side Chairs

$2,333 / set
Opaline Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Opaline bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Opaline and gilt bronze bowl and basket, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions: H: 38cm, W: 38cm, D: 18cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Opaline Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Opaline Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Opaline Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$5,279
Napoleon III Period Giltwood Mirror with Ornate Crest, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This splendid 19th century French mirror exudes opulence and grandeur, with a richly carved and gilded wooden frame showcasing the finest craftsmanship of the Napoleon III period. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Napoleon III Period Giltwood Mirror with Ornate Crest, 19th Century
Napoleon III Period Giltwood Mirror with Ornate Crest, 19th Century

Napoleon III Period Giltwood Mirror with Ornate Crest, 19th Century

$4,220
Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Pan XXth century
Located in Beaune, FR
Very pretty cast iron stove richly decorated with characters and arabesques, opening with 2 doors and 1 drawer to collect the ashes. Beautiful work inspired by Napoleon III made in t...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Pan XXth century
Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Pan XXth century

Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Pan XXth century

$3,575
19th century bronze study by A E Dubucand "man with his mule" circa 1870 French.
Located in Central England, GB
This exceptional quality bronze study is by the master sculptor Alfred Dubucand (1828 – 1924). It depicts an Egyptian young man simply standing next to his mule, wearing an elaborat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th century bronze study by A E Dubucand "man with his mule" circa 1870 French.
19th century bronze study by A E Dubucand "man with his mule" circa 1870 French.

19th century bronze study by A E Dubucand "man with his mule" circa 1870 French.

$3,847
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

Twentieth Century Glazed Wall Mirror, Chinese Decor.
Twentieth Century Glazed Wall Mirror, Chinese Decor.

Twentieth Century Glazed Wall Mirror, Chinese Decor.

$2,279
Wrought Iron Stand for Earthenware Chamber Pot.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wrought iron stand for earthenware chamber pot. Wrought-iron chamber pot stand from the 19th century. h: 43cm, w: 38cm, d: 25cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Stand for Earthenware Chamber Pot.
Wrought Iron Stand for Earthenware Chamber Pot.

Wrought Iron Stand for Earthenware Chamber Pot.

$1,019
Monumental antique wall mirror, Napoleon III, Paris, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental antique wall mirror, Napoleon III, Paris, gold Solid wood, gold plated. Double frame with rich decoration of rocailles, flowers and a crowning cartouche with an inscribed flower tree. leaf feet. An absolute eye-catcher. High quality and decorative French fireplace mirror...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Monumental antique wall mirror, Napoleon III, Paris, gold
Monumental antique wall mirror, Napoleon III, Paris, gold

Monumental antique wall mirror, Napoleon III, Paris, gold

$5,732
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 Furniture

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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

$2,351 Sale Price
30% Off
French 19th Century Pair of Pietra Dura Pedestals in the Manner of Befort Fils
Located in London, GB
A pair of pedestals in the manner of Befort Fils of Paris Constructed in bois noirci, dressed with gilt bronzes, and hardstone inlays; rising from incurved serpentine stepped bases, the inverted tapering columns having central hardstone panels...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Pair of Pietra Dura Pedestals in the Manner of Befort Fils
French 19th Century Pair of Pietra Dura Pedestals in the Manner of Befort Fils

French 19th Century Pair of Pietra Dura Pedestals in the Manner of Befort Fils

$89,466 / set
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and supported on circular legs that presents a front opening with a key lock and a hinged ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Other

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

$2,759
Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of side/lounge chairs in ebonized and carved wood. The seats and backs are covered in pink velvet fabric. The chairs are mounted on wheels. Napoleon III style, France, circa 18...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint

Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870
Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870

Napoleon III Chairs in Ebonized Wood and Pink Velvet, France, circa 1870

$767 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack set made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass, and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Brass, Copper

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack Set
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack Set

19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack Set

$809
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 Furniture

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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

$11,399
French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, Tole Centerpiece
By Henri Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scale French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and tole centerpiece, signed by Henri Picard. This beautiful jardiniere centerpiece is ra...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, Tole Centerpiece
French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, Tole Centerpiece

French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, Tole Centerpiece

$39,500
Diehl in Paris, Napoleon III Ebony Work Table / Vanity Table, 19th Century
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely table with works or dressing table in ebony Louis XV - Napoleon III style. It is decorated with gilded and chiselled bronzes, signed on the interior lock "DIEHL - PARIS - 19 r...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Diehl in Paris, Napoleon III Ebony Work Table / Vanity Table, 19th Century
Diehl in Paris, Napoleon III Ebony Work Table / Vanity Table, 19th Century

Diehl in Paris, Napoleon III Ebony Work Table / Vanity Table, 19th Century

$3,359
Antique Large Doble Wooden Interior Door in White Patina Color
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Antique large double wooden Interior door in white patina color. This pair of doors is adorned with molded panels of varying sizes and light hand...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

Antique Large Doble Wooden Interior Door in White Patina Color
Antique Large Doble Wooden Interior Door in White Patina Color

Antique Large Doble Wooden Interior Door in White Patina Color

$4,799 / item
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

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

$1,559 / set
Pair of French Porcelain Napoleon III Pink ad White Cashepots on Stands
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of French porcelain Napoleon III cashpots on stands. The pink and white jardinieres / planters have a black and gold trim on the base and ring of the pots and are ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of French Porcelain Napoleon III Pink ad White Cashepots on Stands
Pair of French Porcelain Napoleon III Pink ad White Cashepots on Stands

Pair of French Porcelain Napoleon III Pink ad White Cashepots on Stands

$4,400
Very Fine Gilt Bronze Crystal Napoleon III Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Napoleon III style chandelier with rope twist arm having a bronze dore frame ornate with clear, "fumee" and amethyst color hand cut pendalogues ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Very Fine Gilt Bronze Crystal Napoleon III Style Chandelier
Very Fine Gilt Bronze Crystal Napoleon III Style Chandelier

Very Fine Gilt Bronze Crystal Napoleon III Style Chandelier

$22,500
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
A remarkable pair of display cabinets By Henri Picard of Paris Constructed in mahogany, with extensive and superlative ormolu decoration. The cabinets of rectangular form, rising from turned and tapering toupie feet supporting an inverted breakfront lower tier, the shaped aprons housing three lockable drawers and incorporating gilt bronze mounts in the manner of Riesener. The square tapering legs decorated in conforming ormolu of the highest quality, and flanking a central cartouche depicting a lyre. The central vitrine lockable doors enclosing shelved mirrored...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Display Cabinets by Henri Picard

$158,286 / set
19th Century 10-Light Ormolu and Crystal Basket-Shaped Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental 10-light basket-shaped chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal, crafted in the late 19th century in France. Beautifully designed oversized prisms, rosette and slice-cut drop...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century 10-Light Ormolu and Crystal Basket-Shaped Chandelier
19th Century 10-Light Ormolu and Crystal Basket-Shaped Chandelier

19th Century 10-Light Ormolu and Crystal Basket-Shaped Chandelier

$14,399
Napoleon III Decanter Set Attributed to Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Pagoda Form Cave à Liqueur, Attributed to Baccarat. The shaped gilt bronze case finely cast with egg and dart moulding, acanthus fronds and musical tr...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Decanter Set Attributed to Baccarat
Napoleon III Decanter Set Attributed to Baccarat

Napoleon III Decanter Set Attributed to Baccarat

$33,033
Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair mid-19th century French hand-forged wrought iron framed panels were painstakingly crafted by an obviously talented metal smith out of red-hot iron to create an artistic window accent that also happens to be exceedingly secure! Hand-forged during the Napoleon III Period which was the beginning of the heydays of the Belle Epoque, each panel is constructed using rivets which is difficult, tedious, and requires considerable skill, but results in a finished work that literally transcends time itself! The classically-inspired architecture of the works are undeniable, as is the subtle French touch in the elegant scrollwork and curvatures. Each is mounted in its original solid pine framework, and because they are hand-forged, are very slightly different in size which is only immediately apparent when they're placed right next to each other. Perfect for adding a timeless Old World touch to your interior or exterior decor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels
Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels

Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels

$6,980 / set
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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Goldsmith: j.b. Francois - important 19th century solid silver planter
Goldsmith: j.b. Francois - important 19th century solid silver planter

Goldsmith: j.b. Francois - important 19th century solid silver planter

$12,719
19th Century Aubusson Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superb and rare Napoleon iiistyle living room in Aubusson tapestry including six armcahairs and a sofa the sofa depicts a picnic scene from this period where the children play and d...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tapestry, Giltwood

19th Century Aubusson Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs
19th Century Aubusson Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs

19th Century Aubusson Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs

$65,000 / set
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Paris, FR
19th century malachite inkwell. The circular plate for resting a fountain pen houses a crystal inkpot in its center. The plate and the inkpot's stopper are embellished with a gilt bronze cross...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Malachite

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$3,479
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century. The ebonized case is richly inlaid with brass and mother-of-pearl, showcasing ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830

$5,800
Napoleon III Vase in Porcelain of Paris Mounted in Gilt Bronze with Espagnolette
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional monumental vase in porcelain of Paris, conceived in the spirit of the Sèvres Manufactory’s productions, is quite characteristic of the Napoleon III style . The long neck of the shape is extremely rare, as well as the gilt bronzes’ richness of ornamentation. Its dimensions and its important bronze mount indicate a ceremonial piece, of supreme luxury, comparable to those the Manufactory exhibited at the World's Fairs. Evoking the aristocratic art of the Ancien Regime in many ways, this vase pays tribute to the refinements of the 18th century, and could have been commissioned to decorate the mansion of a 19th century personality. Indeed, the “Celestial blue” background, embellished with gold arabesques, is characteristic of the porcelains from the Royal Manufactory of Vincennes as early as 1753, which became the Sèvres Manufactory. It is a famous blue, difficult to obtain, which served to decorate the first service delivered to Louis XV. The lively shapes of the bronze base also evoke the art of the ornamentalists in Louis XV’s time, such as Jean-Claude Duplessis or Gouthiere, who were in charge of drawing gilt bronze mounts for China porcelain. The bronze mount of our vase is hence very close to the Duplessis’ ornementations. The two espagnolettes, with sheathed busts of women...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Vase in Porcelain of Paris Mounted in Gilt Bronze with Espagnolette
Napoleon III Vase in Porcelain of Paris Mounted in Gilt Bronze with Espagnolette

Napoleon III Vase in Porcelain of Paris Mounted in Gilt Bronze with Espagnolette

$119,755
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant cabinet is a striking example of the refined aesthetic that characterized the Napoleon III period in France. The cabinet showcases a masterful combination of materials a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet

$12,959 Sale Price
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Pair of Late 19th Century Jade Green Opaline and Gilded Brass Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Importante paire de vases balustre en opaline couleur jade et monture en laiton doré, à épaulement orné de guirlandes de lauriers sommées par une galeri...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Jade Green Opaline and Gilded Brass Vases
Pair of Late 19th Century Jade Green Opaline and Gilded Brass Vases

Pair of Late 19th Century Jade Green Opaline and Gilded Brass Vases

$10,199 / set
Theodore Alexander Bar Stools Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Brown Leather
By Theodore Alexander
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Theodore Alexander bar stools Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded brown/co...
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20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Theodore Alexander Bar Stools Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Brown Leather
Theodore Alexander Bar Stools Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Brown Leather

Theodore Alexander Bar Stools Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Brown Leather

$3,250 / set
Pair Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King Laughing Revolutionary, After Carpeaux
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Allegorical Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King and the Laughing Revolutionary," After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, France, Late 19th–Early 20th Century A profoundly expressive and allegorically charged pair of patinated bronze busts, each mounted on veined pink marble plinths...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King Laughing Revolutionary, After Carpeaux
Pair Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King Laughing Revolutionary, After Carpeaux

Pair Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King Laughing Revolutionary, After Carpeaux

$3,800 / set
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 Furniture

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
Pair White and Pink Rhodochrosite Vases
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair White and Pink Rhodochrosite Vases Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Pair White and Pink Rhodochrosite Vases
Pair White and Pink Rhodochrosite Vases

Pair White and Pink Rhodochrosite Vases

$4,400 / set
Late 19th Century Bronze Group, Cupids Playing Music
Located in Paris, FR
Patinated bronze allegorical group featuring three putti on a cliff strewed with wheat. Two of them are playing the drum and the bagpipe whereas the third one is dancing. He is weari...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Group, Cupids Playing Music
Late 19th Century Bronze Group, Cupids Playing Music

Late 19th Century Bronze Group, Cupids Playing Music

$2,639
Pair of Antique Vieux Paris Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Antique Vieux Paris Porcelain lamps, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Vieux Paris Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880
Pair of Antique Vieux Paris Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880

Pair of Antique Vieux Paris Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880

$3,359 / set
19th Century Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate, France
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Napoleon III period fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and a recently forged steel grate. The total width of the front is 27.8 inch (70.5 cm) The baske...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate, France
19th Century Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate, France

19th Century Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate, France

$653

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