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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.)

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

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Style: Napoleon III
19th Century French Napoleon III Clockwork Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, NL
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron

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. Also called 'Frisian nail bucket'. Was used for the transport o...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

Elegant French Iron Fire Screen, New, Handmade, 22" to 35" Wide, 22.4" 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. Important advantage of this type of fire screen is that, while elegant, you don't really notice it, you just enjoy the fire. It is of a simple yet elegant simplicity. It is beautiful, rustic and classic. It quietly enhances the fireplace's charm. It is present without taking the attention away from the fire and the other fireplace accessories. The black color of this new handmade screen supports this effect. The holes in the mesh are small enough to protect against the sparks, but large enough to limit the heat radiation of the fireplace as little as possible. The fireplace screen fits in both a classic and a modern interior. center panel: 50 cm (19.7") wide, Side panels: each 20 cm (7.9") wide. The functional width is 6 cm (2.4") less for the firescreen to stand by itself, or a functional width of 57 cm (23") up to 89 cm (35"). At a width of 57 cm (23") the screen is 22 cm (8.7") deep and at 89 cm (35") wide it is 13 cm (5.1") deep. Color: black (matt). This fireplace screen is handmade and can therefore show imperfections (paint, finish, etc.) that do not occur in industrial production. We cannot provide any guarantees on these imperfections. We can deliver this type of fireplace screen in different sizes. The number of panels can vary from 2 to 6. It is also available in several heights. It cannot be customized, but due to the possible variations it is suitable for most fireplaces. Contrary to popular belief, it is often not necessary for the fireplace screen to cover the entire height of the inside of the fireplace. A height of 50 cm (19.7") is usually sufficient for a fire screen if a quiet fire is lit with dry, suitable wood. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French 1850s Napoléon III Framed Architectural Panel with Allegory of the Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period framed architectural oil on canvas panel from the mid 19th century, with Allegory of the Arts and rinceaux motifs. Created in France at the beginning of ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Canvas, Giltwood

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. Width at front is 56 cm (22.0 inches).
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Brass Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 3-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass 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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Brass, Iron

Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons. The stand is made of polished brass and the tools are made of wrought ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of brass. The set is in...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of wrought iron, cast iron and brass....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs and shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron with brass handles. The set is in a go...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Steel

Large Antique French Fireplace Tongs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tongs made of wrought iron. The handles are made of brass. The fire tongs are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Large Antique French Fireplace Tongs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tongs made of wrought iron. The handle is decorated with brass. The fire tongs are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Fireplace Set with Bronze Greek Gods and Black Marble
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful antique fireplace set consisting of a clock and a pair of cassolettes. The black marble clock rests on lions' feet and is surmounted by a bronze engraved Medici vase with eight faces of Greek...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III 'Dogs' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th - 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III fireback with two dogs. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireb...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'The Hunter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a hunter. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ext...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'Salamander' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with the salamander. The salamander is symbol of King François I, who was King of France from 1515 till 1547. The fireback is made of...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pati...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. It can be made black / pewter at no extra cos...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Gilded Brass and Bronze Fire Screen
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant fire screen or chimney screen in gilded bronze and brass, fan-shaped. The brass leaves are openwork. Acanthus leaves, a mask and interlacing foliage adorn both sides of the g...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Brass

French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Garden Table
Located in Houston, TX
The French Napoleon III period wrought iron garden table exudes timeless charm with its elegant design and rustic allure. Crafted during a period known for its opulence and innovatio...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The date of producti...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Two Dormer Windows in Cast Iron from the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Two 19th century polychrome cast iron dormer windows in very good condition Beautiful patina.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Tall Antique French Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Tall 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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Brass, 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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Brass, Iron

Antique French Polished Brass Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 3-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of polished brass 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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Brass, Iron

French Napoleon III 'Bouhon Frères' Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III style five panel fireplace screen made by Bouhon Frères. The screen is made of brass, iron, and iron mesh. Bouhon Frères were prominent F...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Gorgeous Richly Decorated Front Fireplace Surround in Noir De Mazy Black Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Exceptionally beautiful and powerfully decorated antique front fireplace crafted from the exquisite Noir de Mazy black marble. Every aspect of this fireplace exudes luxury and eleg...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th-20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons. Made of wrought iron and brass. It is in a good condition ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireplace tool set. Napoleon III period. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, poker and a stand. It is made of brass. The set is in a good condition. Fit for u...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 19th century. The firm partici...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III 'd'Artagnan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with d'Artagnan. The best known hero of the Three Musketeers. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of wrought iron, cast iron and brass....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron

Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 19th century. The firm partici...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireplace tool set. Napoleon III period. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of cast iron. The s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireplace tool set. Napoleon III period. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron with brass handles and the stand ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-century French Napoleon III period fireplace set. The tool set consists of thongs, a shovel and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron with polished brass handles and the s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th century hand forged French gridiron, made of wrought iron. It is used to grill small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they are put in the fire or else on a ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireplace tool set. Napoleon III period. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The tool set is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The set is in ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-century French Napoleon III period fireplace set. The tool set consists of thongs, a shovel and a stand. It is made of wrought iron and cast iron with brass details. The set is ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th century hand forged French gridiron, made of wrought iron. It is used to grill small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they are put in the fire or else on a ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireplace tool set. Napoleon III period. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of cast iron. The s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireplace tool set. Napoleon III period. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron with brass handles and the stand ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireplace tool set. Napoleon III period. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of cast iron. The s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with unusual form, ebonized finish with burl of walnut veneer detailed with bead trim. Fine quality cast bronze handles, galle...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

A Fine Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Fender
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Chenet and Fender. Finely cast and chiselled in gilt and patinated bronze this impressive fender is in the form of scro...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons period made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III period fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III period fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French 'Mars' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace fireback with the god mars. God of strength, fertility and protector of cattle. The fireback is made of cast iron black / pewter pa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century French 'The Cobbler and the Financier' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III period fireback. The fable of the cobbler and the financier (Jean de la Fontaine 1621-1695). A financier's troubled rest is interrupted by the merr...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1840
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great pleasure in hunt...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century Fireplace Screen in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite fireplace screen is crafted in the shape of a peacock and features eight retractable elements. The bronze exhibits superb gilding, with minor signs of wear on the most...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Panels with Pheasants in Gilt Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office, a ranch or a hunting lodge with this pair of elegant antique wall plaques. Crafted in France circa 1870 and built of oak ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Oak, Giltwood

Napoleon III Style Lamartine Yellow Marble Fireplace Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Impressive Napoleon III style Lamartine yellow marble fireplace Hearth dimensions: 78 x 98 cm
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with inlaid veneers of walnut and mahogany and turned corner details. Bronze-mounted with two handles, gallery and trim...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an 'Allegory of Peace'
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with an allegory of peace. The Allegory of Peace is holding an olive branch, symbol for peace and a laurel wreath, symbol for victory, in he...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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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