French Second Empire

The bases are adorned with floral medallions and geometric friezes in the manner of Sèvres’ Empire period. Such pieces were often commissioned as diplomatic gifts or made for aristo...

Date: Circa 1860 Origin: France Period: Napoleon III / Second Empire Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor age-related wear.

It is a sheet for the silver collector quite as much as the agricultural one, and a good record of French exhibition metalwork in the Second Empire manner.

Style : Napoleon III Second Empire Victorian Key Features : France, circa 1880 Papier-mâché construction Black lacquered finish Mother-of-pearl inlays Gilt painted decoration Figura...

The frame is hand carved to look like thick marine ropes and knots which is a unique signature of the Second Empire France's maritime expansion. The top cushion is a newly upholstere...

An exceptional and highly decorative pair of French Napoleon III period bronze chenets, dating to the mid-19th century and conceived in the richly historicist taste so closely associ...

Japan is depicted shortly before the Meiji Restoration, while Southeast Asia still shows numerous historical territorial divisions under Dutch, British, French, and local influence. ...

Dramatic 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet with Baroque Revival Design Size: 18'0" × 18'7" (548 × 566 cm) This striking French Aubusson carpet, woven circa 1860, is a tour de force...

Executed in the Rococo Revival taste, the frame is adorned with finely sculpted acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage, rope-effect borders, and elaborate relief decoration, exemplifying...

The sophisticated palette and highly decorative surface are characteristic of the luxurious aesthetic associated with the Second French Empire. The portrait is presented within an o...

Wedding globes became popular in France during the Second Empire and early Third Republic, celebrating marriage by preserving treasured mementos beneath glass.

A Fine 19th-Century French Ormolu Fireside Stick Stand, Circa 1870 Of superb quality and arresting presence, this elegant gilt-bronze stick stand epitomises the refined taste of the ...

Dating from the second half of the nineteenth century, it reflects the exceptional craftsmanship and decorative richness that define the finest French interiors of the Second Empire.

⸻ Main Characteristics • Type: Pair of decorative trays • Origin: France • Period: Circa 1950 • Material: Painted wood (or composite panel) • Finish: Black lacquer • Decorat...

In its 19th-century Westernized form—particularly in France under the Second Empire—the samovar evolved into a display piece incorporated into aristocratic tea services.

The engraving style is refined and highly characteristic of French cartographic publishing of the Second Empire period.

Every element reflects the luxury and precision associated with fine French decorative arts of the Second Empire era. This elegant box is both a functional jewel case and a striking ...

These glasses reflect the sophistication of late-19th-century French design, characteristic of the Second Empire to early Belle Époque period.

These glasses reflect the sophistication of late-19th-century French design, characteristic of the Second Empire to early Belle Époque period.

These glasses reflect the sophistication of late-19th-century French design, characteristic of the Second Empire to early Belle Époque period.

These glasses reflect the sophistication of late-19th-century French design, characteristic of the Second Empire to early Belle Époque period.

These glasses reflect the sophistication of late-19th-century French design, characteristic of the Second Empire to early Belle Époque period.

These glasses reflect the sophistication of late-19th-century French design, characteristic of the Second Empire to early Belle Époque period.

These glasses reflect the sophistication of late-19th-century French design, characteristic of the Second Empire to early Belle Époque period.

These glasses reflect the sophistication of late-19th-century French design, characteristic of the Second Empire to early Belle Époque period.

These glasses reflect the sophistication of late-19th-century French design, characteristic of the Second Empire to early Belle Époque period.

During the Second Empire under Napoleon III, 19th-century master weavers revived Neoclassical Louis XVI motifs with unprecedented technique, translating classical oil paintings, gild...

The deep cobalt porcelain contrasts beautifully with the warm aged gilding, creating the refined theatrical aesthetic characteristic of French decorative arts of the Second Empire re...

This was a critical conflict that led to the downfall of the Second French Empire and the unification of Germany.

This exceptional mid-19th-century Crapaud (toad) chair is a quintessential example of Second Empire French upholstery. Known for its low-slung, enveloping silhouette, it features a d...

Biography of Paul Sormani (1817–1877) Paul Sormani was one of the most important cabinetmakers of the Second Empire in France. Born in Italy, he established his Paris workshop in 18...

The result was a refined and richly decorative aesthetic that perfectly reflected the artistic, cultural, and economic prosperity of France during the Second Empire. The piece has be...

Perfect for both classic and eclectic interiors, this mirror serves as a statement piece that captures the sophistication of Second Empire French design. Dimensions 69”H 39” W 1.5”D

Many Louis XV style rooms can still be found today in the Palace of Versailles. The Second Empire style, also known as Napoleon III style, is an architectural, furnishing and clothi...

It presents an elegant and detailed administrative view of France during the Second Empire under Napoleon III, showing the country fully divided into its 89 departments, a system fir...

A fine French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) fliptop card game table.

Born in the years that saw the birth of the Second Empire, this French rafraîchaissoir (literally refresher) was designed to accommodate two removable buckets for bottles and ice.

Born in France during the Second Empire, this exquisite guéridon table features a circular top, adorned with radiating veneer, sitting above an apron comprising a single dovetailed d...

They present beautifully and embody the timeless appeal of French decorative arts from the Second Empire period.

Ribbon bows, leafy garlands, fluted friezes and dies carved with paterae belong to the decorative repertoire of Louis XVI's reign (1774–1792), a style that enjoyed a sustained reviva...

The Napoleon III Style The Second French Empire, also known as the era of Napoleon III. (1852-1870), was a period of significant change in the world of design.

It was his luxury boxes, however (liqueur cellarettes, cigar cabinets, games boxes, cashmere cases, jewelry cases) which assured Diehl’s renown (see “l’Art en France sous le Second E...

The Rococo Revival style emerged in Second Empire France and then was adapted in England.

A spectacular French Napoleon III Second Empire period (1852-1870) magnificently decorated ebonized wood writing table.

A rare French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Boulle marquetry table.

It was his luxury boxes, however (liqueur cellarettes, cigar cabinets, games boxes, cashmere cases, jewelry cases) which assured Diehl’s renown (see “l’Art en France sous le Second E...

The conflict resulted in the collapse of the Second French Empire, the establishment of the French Third Republic, and the proclamation of the German Empire in the Hall of Mirrors at...

The Napoleon III Style The Second French Empire, also known as the era of Napoleon III (1852-1870), was a period of significant change in the world of design.

Rendered in fine copperplate engraving and delicately hand-colored, the map shows the intricate administrative divisions, cities, towns, rivers, and road networks that characterized ...

A rare and striking antique French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) convertible rafraichissoir wine cooler drinks table by the ébéniste to the Emperor Jean-Pierre-Alexan...

His position as the chosen carpenter of Napoleon III. brought him both ascent with the same as well as decline with the end of the Second Empire in France . As the "prince of smal...

**Political Boundaries**: Reflecting the political divisions of the time, the map likely delineates the various departments of France, offering insight into the administrative organi...

It was his luxury boxes, however (liqueur cellarettes, cigar cabinets, games boxes, cashmere cases, jewelry cases) which assured Diehl’s renown (see « l’Art en France sous le Second ...

The inclusion of Corsica in the southeast corner adds a valuable geographic and political component to this map, reflecting France’s full territorial reach in the region. Produced d...

Stunning ebonized Napoleon III writing desk or bonheur du jour Circa 1880 Very on trend with lacquered finish and gilt accents A superb 19th-century French Napoleon III writing desk,...

It was his luxury boxes, however (liqueur cellarettes, cigar cabinets, games boxes, cashmere cases, jewelry cases) which assured Diehl’s renown (see “l’Art en France sous le Second E...

Antique Mid 19th Century / Napoleon III period (also known as the Second Empire) French hand-woven silk and wool tapestry, 4'2" x 7'2" (50 x 86 in).

A pair of period, hand carved, gessoed, and 22-karat gold gilded, Second Empire, French sconces. Each with gilt bronze arms, and inset with original, mercury glass mirrors.

It is a characterful example of the eclectic, opulent furniture made in France during the Second Empire, and it brings instant warmth and a touch of theatre to any room.

The gold mount, adorned with pierced foliate shoulders and delicately chased ornamentation, closely resembles French rings from the Second Empire. These mounts, designed to enclose c...