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19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Round End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Round End Table is a superlative example of the revival
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Revival End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Second Empire Period marble top buffet is a timeless example of the magnificent
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Buffets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century French breast and back plate or cuirass, the steel and brass breast plate with the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
19C French Second Empire Style 2 Tier Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19C French second empire style 2 tier console from circa 1860-80
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Console Tables
Materials
Brass
A Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze Garniture Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze and Green Marble Three Piece
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 32 in W 21 in D 7.5 in
Grand Pair of French, Second Empire Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of 7 arm, cast metal and gilded bronze candelabra with flame finials, mounted on marble bases.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Pair of French Second Empire Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
These good quality sconces in mat black and gilt bronze are pierced with scrolls and flower heads and with drip pans and arms cast with stylized acanthus. The two-tone gilding and ha...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Second Empire Figural Bronze Andirons with Dolphin Finials 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of French Empire figural andirons offer cast bronze construction with dolphin
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons
Materials
Bronze
H 23 in W 7.5 in D 15 in
French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts
Located in Savannah, GA
This extraordinary French Second Empire period secre´taire a' abattan features flame mahogany, gilt
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Granite, Brass, Ormolu
French Neoclassical Round Gilt Wood Mirror with Eagle Crest
Located in Ross, CA
Rare French Second Empire period carved gilt wood round mirror, decorated with ball molded frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
A Pair of Massive Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Second Empire Five Light Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
A Superb Pair of Massive Second Empire Gilt Bronze five light wall sconces, in the Louis XVl
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ormolu
H 43 in W 24 in D 12 in
Napoleon III Ebonized Meuble d'Appui Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III French Second Empire Monumental Ebonized and Parcel Silvered Meuble d'Appui Cabinet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Marble
An elegant single gilt bronze torchère
Located in Reepham, GB
scrolled panelled base on four hairy paw feet standing on a further platform base.
French: Second Empire
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Doré Bronze French Neoclassical Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding pair of French Second Empire candelabra exemplifies the grandeur and exuberance of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 1860s Napoleon III Walnut Game Table with Four Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
and walnut patina, this French Second Empire leather top game table circa 1860 will be a great
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 28.85 in W 34 in D 33 in
Pair Of Red Tole, Rocaille Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, (1852-1870)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
arms shows that these were made during the French Second Empire (1852-1870)
After researching, I know
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beech over Mantle Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
) after the end of France's Second Empire and before WWI.
When looking in this antique mirror, I have
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Beech
H 65.5 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of 19th Century/2nd Empire Bronze Decorative Amphorae by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in North Miami, FL
example of the Neoclassical style and characteristic of the french Second Empire that can be observed in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Copper
1870s French Rococo Revival Yellow Blue White Enamel Pottery Wall Art Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Second Empire period, entirely hand painted in Francois Boucher style, the romantic and subtly erotic
Category
Antique 1870s French Rococo Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
19th century French school, large painting signed Joseph Paul Martin dated 1857
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
French Second Empire.
Painting in very good condition, cleaned. The canvas has been relined some time
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 44.5 in W 57 in D 4 in
French Giltwood Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Giltwood Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire
An attractive giltwood mirror from South West
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
French trompe l'oeil book side table, Napoleon III, wood, inlaid and leather
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
line with the cabinet furniture typical of the French Second Empire.
Technical details
Model: Bookend
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 28.75 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
19th Century French Hand Painted Wallpaper Frieze Second Empire Era
Located in Sofia, BG
. useful. Second Empire era, polychrome printing.
France, circa 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
'Pointer' by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
figures that were popular with the Bourgeois of the French Second Empire.
To meet popular demand, he
Category
Antique 1860s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III’s Silver-Gilt Library Reading Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
of the most distinguished artisans of France’s Second Empire. Known for creating masterpieces for
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candle Lamps
Materials
Silver
Antique Second Empire French Doré Gilt Bronze Vases or Urns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique French gilt bronze vases.
Decorated with an assembly of musical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Vases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Hand Painted Wallpaper, Second Empire Era, E. Muller Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century roll of wallpaper, second Empire era, polychrome printing in the style of E. Muller
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
H 1.78 in W 0.2 in D 0.01 in
19th c Second French Empire Pair of Silver Plated Brass Candlesticks
Located in Savannah, GA
First French Empire time period, the era also known as Napoleonic France. Weighted felt lined bottoms
Category
Antique 1850s French Empire Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Second Empire Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine French clock, in an arched verde antico marble case, is set with a bas relief panel
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter, having
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Canapes
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze and Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
The grand turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Baccarat Crystal and Doré Bronze Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Luxurious doré bronze cradles the finest Baccarat crystal in this beautiful French Second Empire
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Ebonised & Giltwood Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Ebonised & Giltwood Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire
Sourced from the Basque region of South West
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Second Empire Style Five-Arm Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
A large pair of Charles X bronze and marble five-light candelabra now fitted as table lamps. This striking pair combine honey-colored Siena marble and dark crisp scrolling bronze in ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Second Empire French Napoleon III Silver Plate Ornate Dessert Forks, S/11
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, terminating in an acanthus bud. The forks are backed with a classic fan shell motif. Second Empire makers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Second Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Commode by Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Second Empire period ormolu mounted commode by Sormani
French, c. 1860
Measures: Height 86cm
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Serpentine, Bronze, Ormolu
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to delight a regal
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Second Empire Period Gilt Bronze and Kingwood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Second Empire period gilt bronze and kingwood display cabinet
French, c. 1860
Height 218cm, width
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Large second Empire gilt bronze and marquetry display cabinet
French, late 19th Century
Measures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier
A stunning original chandelier in the Napoleon III style
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine and well preserved mahogany & gilt bronze canapé from the Second Empire Period under the
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Marble Vase, France, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large lidded vase with a gadrooned wall with acanthus leaves and pine node. Marbre griotte and gilt bronze.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vases
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Empire French Mahogany Console Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Second Empire French Mahogany and parcel gilt console table with varigated marble top and single
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Second Empire Heavy 2 Light Bronze Sconces Wall Lights Late 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of second Empire heavy 2 light solid polished bronze dore sconces, light fixture, wall lamps
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 16.5 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This three-piece mantel clock set contains a clock and two candelabra. The set was produced circa 1860, during the Napoleon III period, and demonstrates the eclecticism typical to de...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
H 21.66 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Style Salon Chairs in the M
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Salon Chairs in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Late 19th Century Antique French Savonnerie Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
.
As the 19th century unfolded, France’s Second Empire and Belle Époque periods embraced a nostalgic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Antique French empire fireplace screen, made of wood, faux bamboo, second Empire period, France
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Jules Gourdault's "La Suisse Pittoresque" - Second Edition c. 1882 - 2Y69
Located in Bordeaux, FR
.
Language:
French
Edition:
Second Edition
Publisher:
Librairie Hachette
Size:
Height: 24 cm (9.45 inches
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 1.19 in
Jules Verne "Un Capitaine de Quinze Ans" - Second Part, Hetzel Edition - 2Y81
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A classic from Jules Verne, "Un Capitaine de Quinze Ans" (Second Part), published by Hetzel. This
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Paper
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
Jules Verne's "Hector Servadac" - Second Part, 9th Edition by Ed. Hetzel - 2Y76
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is the second part of Jules Verne's captivating novel "Hector Servadac," 9th edition
Category
20th Century French Empire Antiquities
Materials
Paper
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Antique French Empire Egyptian Revival Gilt Wood Candle Sconces
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive pair of French Napoleon III Second Empire Period Egyptian Revival style gessoed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Candle Sconces
Materials
Metal
Napoleonic Clock, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Small Napoleonic clock.
Second empire style.
France, 19th century.
The clock doesn't work.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Baroque French Trumeau Rococo Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
rolled acanthus leaves, foliage and rope effect.
A mirror of Rococo motif of the Second French
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French C19th Sculptural Candle Holders
Located in London, England
Second French Empire.
H 24.5cm x D 9cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique French Colonial Entry Doors, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
as the Second French Colonial Empire, controlled vast regions in the Caribbean and Africa. These
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Meridian - Day bed - Lounge chair - Bench Napoleon III - France XIXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
clothing style, born in France during the Second Empire, under the impetus of Emperor Napoleon III and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
French Decorative Napoleon III Style Giltwood Rope Stool with Animal Fabric
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, one of the leading upholsterers during the Second Empire in France, circa 1860. This original form
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
French Pair Queen Louis XV cabriolet armchairs green velvet upholstery 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
an architectural, furnishing and clothing style, born in France during the Second Empire, under the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 26.78 in
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