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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.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
Candle Stick in Sculpted in Lacquer and Good Solid Wood, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candlestick in sculpted in lacquer and good solid wood, 19th century. Measures: 1m1lcm tall x 42cm wide.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Antique French Napoleon 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon 13 Drawers File Chest Cabinet Our exceptional French Napoleon Lock-Side File Chest boasts an impressive array of 13 drawers. Crafted with meticulous attentio...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

Important Cup in Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important cup in gilt bronze and cut crystal, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Measures: H 25 cm, W 34 cm, D 24 cm.
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Celadon Vase in Faience, Silver Plate and Silver Leaf, 19th Century Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Celadon vase in faience with silver plate and silver leaf, 19th century period Napoleon III.    
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock by James Pradier, France, Circa 1860
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock With A Patinated Bronze Figure of 'Phryné' by James Pradier. France, Circa 1860. Surmounted by a finely cast pa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Ceramic Pharmacy Jar
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Ceramic Pharmacy Jar Beautiful piece 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

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Ceramic

Rare Large Sideboard in Blackened Pear with Inlaid Brass Decorations, Napoleon 3
Located in Mouscron, WHT
rare large sideboard in blackened pear with inlaid brass decorations, Napoleon III period top quality. small flaws, but overall in good condition.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

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

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Wooden Casket, Covered Impressed Paper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
French wooden casket, covered with colored and impressed paper with ancient processing system - Suitable for Your photos hanging around waiting to be fix...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Parchment Paper, Wood

Early 20th Century Silver-Plated Decanter, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Early 20th century silver-plated decanter, Napoleon III style. Early 20th century silver-plated metal decanter, Napoleon III style. H: 32cm, W: 19cm, D: 13cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate

Painted Tin Planter
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted tin planter, 19th century. Measures: H: 9 cm, W: 26 cm, D: 16 cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tin

Painted Tin Planter
Painted Tin Planter
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Large Boulle Credenza Sideboard Napoleon III Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous large French credenza in the Boulle manner We date this piece to circa 1860 and it features the classic Boulle style inlay on all surfaces Two doors in mid...
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1860s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in concrete of a bather exiting her bath, 20th century.  
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1980s European Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Concrete

Cameo 19th century profile of a woman in gold frame
Located in NANTES, FR
19th century cameo, profile of a woman, gold frame This cameo was finely executed, with great precision, it is beautifully made. It has a gold setting with an eagle's head hallmark...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Agate, Gold

Pair of Napoleon III Lamps marble and enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Napoleon III lamps Origin France 19th century, circa 1860 electrified 220 w perfect condition gilt bronze, onyx and cloisonné enamel 39 cm high up to the screen frame. The Na...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

Pair of Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Six-Light Candelabras Attributed to Beurdeley
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze six-light candelabras attributed to Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley. Maker: Attributed to Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919) Origin: Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems. Double gourd construction with Napoleon's insignia gold design and bees. Lamps are...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Appliqué in Gilt Bronze with Crystal Roses, Napoleon III
Located in Sofia, BG
Applique Napoleon III in gilt bronze with three arms of lights decorated with ribbons and flowers. Measures: H. 70 cm France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Majolica Vase
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Majolica Vase. Very Rare & Excellent Condition. Purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photo or message us with questions.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

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

Italian 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Florentine Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian 19th century Napoleon III Period ebony, marble and ormolu Florentine side table. Raised on scrolled ebony feet with casters, decorated with finely chased acanthus ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 6-Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period gilded bronze chandelier, 6-light Measures: H 83cm, D 52cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Drop Leaf End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI Mahogany drop leaf end table is elegant, versatile, and crafted to last for generations! Utilizing exotic im...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Circa 1930 s Pair Portrait Vases Orange Accent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1930's Pair Portrait Vases Orange Accent Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questio...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

Napoleon III Caribbean Mahogany Curio Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
Napoleon III Caribbean mahogany, brass-mounted and gilt curio cabinet, circa 1840.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique oil lamps made into table lights were crafted in France, circa 1880. The tall "Lampes a Petrole", stand on intricate round brass bases decorated with leaf motif...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Original Napoleon III Armchair, Blackened
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Napoleon III armchair, blackened wood,
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain Oil Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of refined French elegance to your home with this charming pair of antique oil lamps, crafted in France circa 1870. Originally “Lampes à Pétrole,” the lamps have been p...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Forged Napoleon III Column, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A forged metal pillar with fluted details and Doric inspiration, a Napoleon III period piece. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type of lighti...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Spelter

A Large French Rouge Marble Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by A. Beurdeley
Located in Tarzana, CA
A French Napoleon III Period Rouge Marble Gilt & Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley Movement marked: J. Lefebvre Fils Paris & Numbered1938 Movement stamped: Medaille De Bronze J. Marti & Cie & Numbered 92 Dial signed: A. Beurdeley Fila, Paris France, Circa 1875 Dimensions: Height: 24" (61cm), Width: 22" (56cm) Depth: 11" (28cm) Excellent Working Condition Biography French — Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley was a Parisian cabinetmaker who specialized in the manufacture of luxurious French furnishings...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th century French Napoleon III Marquetry Folding Table, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful serving table dating from the Napoleon III period (1870) in pear wood highlighting a sublime marquetry. Louis XV style. The two trays at the ends fold down to make room for...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Pearwood

Bronze Sculpture Femme Aux Colombes by Charles-Alphonse Gumery
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture with brown patina by Charles-Alphonse Gumery, featuring a smiling young woman with doves. This bronze statuette is signed: Gumery ROME. Charles Gumery most probably ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French Great Quality Black Leather 19th Century Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large and very comfortable pair of Napoleon III antique French library armchairs. Quality black leather and studded on the front & back edges,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Napoleon III period chased gilt bronze table mirror.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period chased gilt bronze table mirror . Napoleon III period table mirror in chased and gilded bronze, beveled glass, 19thcentury antique. H:50cm, W: 30cm, D:2cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Walnut Buffet with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III period walnut buffet with carrara marble reflects a fascinating period in French history when all the styles were revived, including the timeless neo...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Carrara Marble

French Napoleon III Oil Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine French Napoleon III Oil Lamp, now electrified. Opaline glass container decorated with Maidens in Classical robes. France, circa 1860. Dimensions: Height 36" Diameter 17" CW5174
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Painted Porcelain Vase Royal Cobalt Blue, Nast Manufactory
By Nast
Located in Lisbon, PT
This exquisite 19th century French porcelain vase features a striking royal cobalt blue glaze and a hand-painted pink dress motif. Attributed to the Nast manufactory, this unique pie...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Child Armchair with Tray and Potty Hole
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring royalty and elegance to your home with this antique baby chair, and treat your child like a king! Crafted in France circa 1870, the mahogany a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Bud Vases, Cristal and Gold Gilt Bronze and Gold Leaf
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bud vases, crystal and gold gilt bronze and gold leaf, 19th century Napoleon III.  
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Style Napoleon III Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unsual french settee, the settee is heavily tufted and trimmed with matching tassels and contrasting fringe, very good condition, sold as is.
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1960s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Fabric

19th Century French Napoleon III Aubusson Rug
Located in Houston, US
Stunning, grande 19th century French Aubusson rug from the Napoleon III period. The rug is handwoven with a beautiful array of colors ranging from blue/green, teal, rosy pink and bur...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool

2 Napoleon III Low Chairs, France, 1850s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 original Napoleon III low chairs, France, 1850s. Price is for 1 2 are available
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Velvet

French Marquetry Inlay Tea Table With Japanned Motif, C.1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in from France, this charming French 19Th C. Marquetry Tea Table With Japanned Design Top. The design of the top is all hand crafted marquetry...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fruitwood

Griotte Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Mounted by a Classical Female Bronze Bust
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A finely cast gilt bronze clock base mounted with of a classical patinated bronze bust of a maiden after a model by James Pradier. The maiden has her curly haired head turned demurely to one side resting on her bare shoulders, and hands clasped across her partly exposed breasts...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Very Fine Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candelabras by Victor Raulin
Located in Tarzana, CA
A very fine pair of 19th century French gilt bronze Napoleon III figural candelabras by Victor Raulin. Each modeled in a form of a standing putti supporting a branch with a seven-a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example. It is made from superb figured green marble. The triform base is raised onto bronze pads. The main inkwell body is in matching green figured marble which is raised onto ornate lion’s paw feet. The body is beautifully hand turned and separated with ormolu mounts and a lift off cover. Inside the git interior is inset with an original glass liner for ink. This very pleasing piece is in excellent original condition with very little sign of wear to the original gilding. French, circa 1870 Height 16.5cm x width 19cn x depth 17cm Please contact us for a shipping quote. We always use the best couriers with cost effective prices tracked and insured. Most of our items are double boxed for the safety of delicate items. Thank you for looking at the wonderful marble and Ormolu French inkstand...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique Napoleon III cast iron Andirons / Firedogs. The pair is in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Gold Bronze Inlaid Wood Display Cabinet Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Kingwood Display Cabinet with Gold Bronze Mounts, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Royal French Chest of Drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French chest of drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris. Tulip veneer with cube marquetry and gilded bronze fittings in the form of ribbons, roc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Exceptional Napoleon III period mantel in veined Carrara marble
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional Napoleon III period mantel in veined Carrara marble, adorned with a rich décor of palmettes and arabesques. This fireplace is sold with a modern cast iron insert adapted...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Lamp in Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp in porcelain and gilt bronze, baluster shape adorned, on the belly, with leaves and flowers on a white background. Belly ornamented with two cartouches on both sides. Base and m...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th century Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Pair of Pharmacy Tazzas
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful pair of pharmacy cassolettes/tazzas in gilded bronze and marble dating from the Napoleon III period. Base with lion's feet. Handles representing snakes which is the sy...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Vase Tops, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze vase tops, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Pair of gilt bronze vase tops, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H: 7cm, D: 23cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture entitled, "Gloria Patria".
Located in Tarzana, CA
A fine 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture - "Gloria Patria" (Homeland Glory) by Eugene Marioton. Titled on the front of the base: Gloria Patria Signed: Marioton Dimens...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Chandelier in Bronze with Six-Light Arms
Located in Paris, FR
Nice chandelier in finely worked bronze, Napoleon III period. Six-light arms fitted with "Grand Siècle" candles and one more light in the central cassolette. Finely chiseled chains...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Giltwood Table Base with Hand Painted Tole Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique side table was crafted in Paris, France circa 1870, the occasional table features a blackened wooden pedestal base embe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Tôle

French Boulle Ebonized Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely French Napoleon III Boulle ebonized pedestal, 19th century. The pedestal is inset with a rectangular marble top, above a Boulle style brass inlaid column decorated with a central urn within a scrolling foliate motif, the corners are mounted with gilt bronze mythical...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Brass

19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire Bronze Decoration Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
French chiffonier forming secretary, inlaid with violet wood and rosewood, flap opening with four drawers with red marble top. Falling cuffs and keyh...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

French Napoleon III Style Gilt Wall Mirror, Crown Crest This is a very attract
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Napoleon III Style Gilt Wall Mirror, Crown Crest This is a very attractive piece, the mirror has a 3.5” gilt frame edged with swags and a crown in the centre at the top of t...
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Mid-20th Century Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and large antique sugar bowl was crafted in France, circa 1870.; made of cut crystal and silver plated over copper, the dish sits on a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Copper

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