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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
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 1900s Empire style inkwell in yellow Siena marble with gilded bronze inkwells and sphinx. 48 x 23 cm Height 20.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century
Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century

Inkwell FRENCH MANUFACTURING OF THE EARLY 20th Century

1820's Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Napoleon III bronze inkwell Encrier. Three winged cupids holding up a bowl with masked faces with an eagle standing atop. Dimensions: H 16cm W 11cm D 8cm Origin: French Date: ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

1820's Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop
1820's Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop

1820's Bronze Inkwell with an Eagle Standing Atop

Napoleon III Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III inkwell gilt bronz and champleve enamel Origin France perfect condition circa 1860. The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and 1880s. Emperor Napoleon wa...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Enamel

Napoleon III Inkwell
Napoleon III Inkwell

Napoleon III Inkwell

Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
By Marcel Debut
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important French Napoleonic ink stand with female sculpture. This hand-crafted and sizable ink stand of marble and gilt bronze is signed by the renowned French sculptor Mar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts

Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts

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19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Encrier set with richly-veined Verde Antico marble base mounted with pair gilt-bronze inkwells flanked on either side of a Napolean bust. The marble base with pen tray rest on sh...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain and bronze inkwell in the taste of Asian Art. Inkwell decorated with a Buddha in white porcelain on a red lacquer tray mounted with gilt bronze and inkwells in porcelain a...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The crescent shaped & dished ‘verdi alpi’ marble base affixed with a pair of lidded gilt bronze inkpots (glass inkwells absent), decorated with fine engine turned detail, flanking a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870
A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870

A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique inkwell, with two inkwells made of bronze, including glass cups. The base is made of veneered marquetry wood with a diamond pattern, framed in a bronze rim, resting...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

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19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century french champlevé enameled gilt bronze ornate with colorful blue, green, yellow enameling over the bronze base in a Sevres style decor with a pen rest. Width: 8,07 i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell

19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century gilded inkwell is a captivating piece of artistry, masterfully crafted to depict a charming bulldog tethered to a rustic tree stump. W...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump

19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump

19th Century Porcelain Inkwell - Vieux Paris
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain inkwell, very decorative with colorful birds and gold colored accents. This object is not marked, but the style and design indicate that this is 'Vieux Paris' p...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Inkwell - Vieux Paris
19th Century Porcelain Inkwell - Vieux Paris

19th Century Porcelain Inkwell - Vieux Paris

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Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Metal, Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This wonderfully detailed bronze inkstand is of unusably small proportions and was made to compliment a lady's writing table most likely. It is of an oval form with a moulded base which is mounted with a detailed bronze study of a rural scene of a young man harvesting corn with a sickle. The bushels of corn hide the inkpot which hinges back to reveal a white porcelain container...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze inkwell from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period gilt bronze and marble inkwell decorated with imperial eagles, with porcelain interior...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Marble and Gilt Bronze Inkwell From the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 19th-century bronze parakeet on perch candlestick inkwells showcase the fine craftsmanship of the era. Each inkwell features a beautifully designed parakeet with a hi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!
19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!

19th Century Parakeet Perch Inkwell Candlesticks: Ink 'n' Perch Delight!

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th century A black marble casette with bronze mounts in the shape of lions, circa 1860. H.: 45 cm. Very good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble

Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Vase, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and glass, 19th century, with its two ink receptacle...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Double inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Important double inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilded bronze with nice neo-classical decorations, XIXth century. H: 12cm, W...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Double Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th century. H: 15cm, W: 21cm, D: 14,5cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell
By Edmé Samson
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality bronzed mounted French porcelain inkwell with Chinoiserie floral painted designs possibly made by Samson of Paris in the second half of the 19th century. The inkwell i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Brass

French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell
French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell

French Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Floral Painted Inkwell

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Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Ormolu and diamond-cut crystal figural inkwell Encrier by Baccarat, circa 1875. Depicting a cherub with books, with the finest ormolu mounts, this exquisite jewel...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat
Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat

Rare French Ormolu and Diamond-Cut Crystal Figural Inkwell Encrier by Baccarat

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
By Henri Chapu
Located in Paris, FR
Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The black inkstand with a molded lion decoration with a shell pen tray. The two glass inkwells on either end.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Rubber

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Gutta Percha Inkstand, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Orig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around 1890.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming French gilt bronze inkwell in the form of a dog house with the roof on a hinge to store the ink bottle.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French
Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French

Gilt Bronze Dog-House Inkwell, 19th Century, French

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 Inkwells

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Crystal, Malachite

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

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Inkwell

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
Located in Montreal, QC
This luxurious encrier de bureau is raised on scrolling and leafy feet mounting a malachite-finished base. The tray itself is modelled as a shell rising to a spring-loaded pen holder...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Malachite, Bronze

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze inkwell sculpture with nuanced brown patination. Two ink pots are cleverly hidden at either end of the sculpture: One in the stump of the tree and the other under a rock. Moig...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Brass, Bronze

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). With four views of Florence panels including a pair of...
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1890s Italian Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Porcelain

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand
Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt-bronze and crystal desk set of the Napoleon III period. Composed of two crystal ink wells, a raised pen tray, and a sculptural depiction of a f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870
Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870

Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Inkwell Set, circa 1870

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Encrier set, the richly-veined Verde Antico Marble platform mounted with a pair of gilt-Bronze inkwells. These flanking a finely-cast bust of Napo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Inkwells

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Bronze

Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870

Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

Napoleon Iii inkwells for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III inkwells for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage inkwells created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III inkwells made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original inkwells, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Cristalleries De Baccarat, Henri Chapu, and Maison Marnyhac. 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 inkwells differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $387 and tops out at $50,000 while the average work can sell for $2,005.

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