Napoleon Bee
American Regency Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Upholstered Armchair Baltimore C 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
carved foliage medallions, Napoleon Bee silk upholstery, and resting on frontal bulbous reeded ringed
Category
Antique 1810s American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$15,000
H 35.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Life of Napoleon Bonaparte by William Milligan Sloan, in Four Volumes, 1896
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
gilt, top edge gilt, and Napoleon’s bee stamped on the spines.
Presented is William Milligan Sloane’s
Category
Antique 1890s American Books
Materials
Paper
$6,800
H 13 in W 9.38 in D 5 in
Spectacular Antique Bee Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
detail, this one-of-a-kind Bee is in excellent condition.
Remark: "From Napoleon to you, Bee's are posh
Category
Antique 1880s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Scarf Rare Special Edition Napoléon pour Courvoisier New in Box
By Hermès, Philippe Ledoux
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
: Napoleon's imperial bees are woven in the silk
Designer : P. Ledoux
Year : 1963
ULTRA RARE SPECIAL EDITION
Category
1960s French Scarves
Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
displays a laurel motif along with Napoleon's personal emblem, the bee. Etched upon the base of the blade
Category
Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Letter Openers
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Metal
$1,500
H 0.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems. Double gourd construction with Napoleon
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair Italian White & Partial Gilt Upholster Benches
Located in Palm Springs, CA
in rich red silk fabric with gold Napoleon style bee symbols accents throughout.
Category
1990s Italian Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Empire Period Paris Porcelain Basin and Pitcher with Napoleonic Emblems
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, around 1815, and featuring as its decoration the emblems of the Emperor Napoleon himself: an eagle, bees
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
$1,840 / set
H 10.24 in W 13.98 in D 8.86 in
Large green Double-Gourd vase by Jaget and Pinon, France, 1901-1913
Located in Delft, NL
the back a garland between bees (Napoleon style). the above rim matted ceramic with a scene of four
Category
Early 20th Century French Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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19th Century French Empire Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
curved back. Upholstery is acceptable the "Napoleon's Bees".
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Victorian Queen Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds
Located in Antwerp, BE
, signifying immortality and resurrection, were royal emblems of the Merovingians, revived by Napoleon. The bee
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Olive Napoleon Bee Cushion by Timorous Beasties
Located in Culver City, CA
Olive Napoleon Bee cushion by Timorous Beasties
100% cotton pile with embroidered bee design in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Honey Napoleon Bee Cushion by Timorous Beasties
Located in Culver City, CA
Honey Napoleon Bee cushion by Timorous Beasties
100% cotton pile with embroidered bee design in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Crimson Napoleon Bee Cushion by Timorous Beasties
Located in Culver City, CA
Crimson Napoleon Bee cushion by Timorous Beasties
100% cotton pile with embroidered bee design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
French Bronze Napoleon Bee Lamp With Handmade Silk Shade
Located in Buchanan, MI
French Bronze Napoleon Bee Lamps, charming adjustable lamps by unscrewing the bee the lamp can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Series of "Museum Bees" Frames
Located in New York, NY
. Carefully created from 19th century frame fragments, the first series was of Napoleon's Bee. The designs now
Category
20th Century Decorative Art
Vintage French Oval Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage tall oval trinket box by Limoges, France. Royally decorated with the "N" for Napoleon and
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Auth. Hermès Scarf Springs Springs - Marine Creme Grey New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
, blending tradition with modernity. Hidden within the intricate details are symbols of Napoleon II’s phaeton
Category
2010s French Scarves
20th C. Vintage Italian, Empire Style Marble Top, Pedestal Dining Table!!
Located in Austin, TX
Napoleon's Empire, the bee; Egyptian motifs; and military trophies. Pedestal tables with claw feet and boat
Category
20th Century Italian Empire Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Set of Eight La Rochere Tumblers Napoleon Bee Set Made in France
By La Rochere
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of eight La Rochere Tumblers Napoleon bee set made in France.
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Crystal Serveware
Wallace Napoleon Bee Service for Twelve 18/10 Stainless Flatware Set 108 Pcs New
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Brand new complete Napoleon Bee by Wallace stainless steel flatware set - 108 pieces, service for
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Wallace Napoleon Bee Service for Twelve 18/10 Stainless Flatware Set 108 PCS New
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Brand new complete napoleon bee by Wallace stainless steel flatware set - 108 pieces, service for
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Wallace Napoleon Bee Service for Twelve 18/10 Stainless Flatware Set 108 Pcs New
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Brand new complete Napoleon Bee by Wallace stainless steel flatware set - 108 pieces, service for
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Charming pair of gold Napoleon bee pins
Located in New York, NY
The bee was the symbol of Napoleon. Busy as a bee working way to improve and produce. It's always
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Regal Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. These chairs are covered in new rich blue Napoleon Bee damask fabric, circa 1950. Measures: 41 in. H, 24
Category
Vintage 1950s Egyptian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Set of Eight American Federal Mahogany Acanthus Carved Dining Chairs Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
removable and have been upholstered in Napoleon bee silk fabric. Set contains two arms and six sides. Early
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
Antique Baccarat Blue Opaline Vase with Golden Bees
By Baccarat
Located in Litchfield, CT
beautifully gilded with a fabulous Napoleonic bee motif. Exquisitely made in the 1880s to Baccarat’s
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
19th C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Jardiniere with Napoleonic Bee Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French Empire gilt bronze jardiniere with a Napoleonic bee motif. It is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Auth. Hermès Scarf Springs Springs Orange Jaune Vert New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
, blending tradition with modernity. Hidden within the intricate details are symbols of Napoleon II’s phaeton
Category
2010s French Scarves
19th c. French Empire Chair Swan Carving
Located in Montecito, CA
. Back is slightly curved back. Upholstery is "Napoleon's Bees" fabric.
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Bee and Cobalt Porcelain Inkwell
Located in Denver, CO
is cast with a naturalistic rose stem with a honey bee that forms the lid finial.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
Located in South Coast, CA
repaired break to the handle of the tea cup (note Napoleon's bees in the gold motifs, by the way). Missing
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sterling Silver
Materials
Steel
Le Tallec Porcelain Candy Cup and Dish Set with Napoleon Gold Bee Motif, c 1952
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1950s Le Tallec porcelain candy cup with dish set from the Abeilles (Golden Bees) Collection. The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Empire Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Bloc Note in Bronze with a Green Patina, circa 1935
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
there is a design of Napoleon Bees.
Right on the movable part is a design of the imperial coat of
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Rare Napoleon Hermes Silk Shawl Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Very rare Hermes silk shawl scarf of Napoleon, with bees. In excellent condition, circa 1970s
Category
1970s French Scarves
Guerlain, 2 Aux Abeilles Perfume Bottles
By Maison Guerlain
Located in Achterveld, NL
Cologne Imperiale for the Empress Eugénie married with Napoleon III.
Ornated with 69 bee in relief
Category
Vintage 1940s French Bottles
Materials
Glass
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Hermes Magnificently Detailed "Limited Edition" "Tsitsika" Silk Jacquard Scarf
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Category
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Antique 19th Century French Large Scale Oval Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest
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H 63 in W 36.23 in D 5.91 in
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Lovely Authentic Hermès Scarf
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By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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New With Box
Please see pictures with measurement.
This is a nano small scarf
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Category
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By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Scarf "Madame Cuir". 35in x 35in.
The Hermès "Madame Cuir" scarf, designed by Pierre Marie and first issued in 2011.
In excellent condition.
Category
2010s French Scarves
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Napoleon Bee For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the napoleon bee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and mahogany, every napoleon bee was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect napoleon bee — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each napoleon bee bearing Empire, neoclassical or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one napoleon bee that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wallace Silversmiths, Christofle and Alcide Chaumeil produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Napoleon Bee?
A napoleon bee can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,581, while the lowest priced sells for $158 and the highest can go for as much as $55,330.
Questions About Napoleon Bee
- What is a Napoleonic bee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Napoleonic bee is a decorative motif that Emperor Napoleon of France adopted as his symbol. It appears on furniture, decorative objects, jewelry and apparel that he commissioned during his life, and in pieces patterned after them. Prior to Napoleon appropriating the symbol, the bee represented the French Revolution. Find a collection of Napoleonic furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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