Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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
Large French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and have a black / pewter patina. The condition is good.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It de...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
19th Century French 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
20th Century Massive Finely Engraved Bronze Pillar or Column, Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive finely engraved bronze casting. With richly structured, strongly ornamented. Ending the pillar on four volute-shaped legs. Under the doubly stepped, finely chiseled cover pla...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
French wrought iron andirons with spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. The style is Napoleon III. 20th century.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons. The andirons are made or wrought iron and have a natural brown patina.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Important Firewall in Golden Brozne of 19th Century, Epoque Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Firewall bronze golden 19th century, Napoleon III Period, large decoration
Measures: H 94cm, W 75cm, P 22cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
19th Century French 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with a man and a woman. Napoleon III period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French 'Man with Boy' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with a man and a boy. Napoleon III period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash with Soldier and Boy, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Napoleon III fireback with soldier and boy, 19th century.
The condition is good, no cracks.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in New York, 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon II period andirons made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron, Steel
19th Century, French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century, French fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. Napoleon III period. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons or fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
19th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fire dogs made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large 19th-20th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Very large and heavy 19th-20th century French cast iron fire dogs. The condition is good.
This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volumetric) weight. You c...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French firedogs made of wrought iron and brass.
This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volumetric) weight. You can contact us to find out the...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century Napoleon III Style Onyx Marble Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Onyx column in the style of classicism Napoleon III, Paris, circa 1850-1880.
The high-quality, chased, fire-gilt bronze are distinctive and of exceptionally good quality. Bright ony...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main co...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
French Bronze Napoleon III Period Andirons
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of andirons from France made of finely cast bronze.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French Napoleon III Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th - 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III style fireplace grate. It is made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'Saint Hubertus' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with Saint Hubertus. Saint Hubertus is the patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, opticians, and metalworkers.
The fireback is made...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 4-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron, Brass
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 4-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III period fire fender. The fender is made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Brass
Large, Elegant French Fireplace Screen, Handmade, 38" to 55" Wide, 24.6" Tall
Located in Amerongen, NL
Replica of an antique original. Produced exactly as it used to be made and they are thus difficult to distinguish from an old original.
With a Classic handle.
Important advantage ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century, Dutch Napoleon III period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'Hunt at the Court' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a scene of a hunt at a court.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made blac...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Napoleon III walnut fireplace surmounted by an important alcove
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This impressive fireplace made in walnut wood during the second half of the 19th century shows a very rich and eclectic decoration typical of the Second Empire's taste.
Its rolled ja...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Antique Dutch Napoleon III Log Basket, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century Dutch Napoleon III firewood basket holder. The log holder is made copper with a wrought iron handle. Also called 'Frisian nail bucket'. Was used for the transport of mil...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
19th Century Napoleon III French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
"Wallace Fountain", in cast iron fountain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Green painted, the fountain was made out of cast iron. It is crowned with a dome and four sea monsters are placed on the ridge. The dome rests on four caryatids draped in antique (see our article caryatid ). They are based on a large octagonal plinth decorated with shells and bas-relief newts wrapping around the Poseidon's trident.
At the end of the 19th century, the arrival of Wallace fountains...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with Napoleon on his horse.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does n...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century German Napoleon III 'Coat of Arms' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century German Napoleon II fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not h...
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19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons all made of polished brass. It is in a good condition and is fully functional....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Fireplace Screens
Located in Amerongen, NL
These fire screens can be bought separately. Prices vary somewhat. The indicated price is the average excluding shipping to North-America and Europe.
You can see all our current fir...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Zinc Building Finial
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique zinc finial has small scallops around the bottom with holes for nails or screws when it was once attached to a building.
Great as garden e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
19th Century Silvered Giltwood and Mirror Architectural
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful 19th century, silvered wood and mirror architectural.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Napoleon Iii building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Bouhon Frères, Alfred Corneau, Corneau Freres, and Antoine Durenne Foundry. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $111 and tops out at $1,886,228 while the average work can sell for $716.
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