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American Regency Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Upholstered Armchair Baltimore C 1815
American Regency Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Upholstered Armchair Baltimore C 1815

American Regency Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Upholstered Armchair Baltimore C 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American Regency mahogany acanthus foliage arm chair with reeded scrolled arms, flanking blocked carved foliage medallions, Napoleon Bee silk upholstery, and resting on frontal bulbo...

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Antique 1810s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Gold & Black French Chairs w/ Carved Eagles on Arms
Gold & Black French Chairs w/ Carved Eagles on Arms

Gold & Black French Chairs w/ Carved Eagles on Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

The upholstered backs and seats, currently in a gold Napoleon bee print with some areas of imperfections, are ready for a refresher; the perfect opportunity to make these chairs your...

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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Spectacular Antique Bee Brooch
Spectacular Antique Bee Brooch

Spectacular Antique Bee Brooch

Located in Litchfield, CT

Well-made in the traditional manner with meticulous attention to detail, this one-of-a-kind Bee is in excellent condition. Remark: "From Napoleon to you, Bee's are posh chic."

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Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in North Miami, FL

One side of the medallion is ornamented with a bas-relief profile of a dignified gentleman, encircled by the french inscription 'Napoleon Empereur' (Napoleon Emperor). The reverse di...

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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Metal

Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems
Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems

Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Double gourd construction with Napoleon's insignia gold design and bees. Lamps are mounted on round brass bases.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Empire Period Paris Porcelain Basin and Pitcher with Napoleonic Emblems
French Empire Period Paris Porcelain Basin and Pitcher with Napoleonic Emblems

French Empire Period Paris Porcelain Basin and Pitcher with Napoleonic Emblems

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An extremely elegant Paris Porcelain wash basin and pitcher dating from the First Empire Period, around 1815, and featuring as its decoration the emblems of the Emperor Napoleon hims...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Large green Double-Gourd vase by Jaget and Pinon, France, 1901-1913
Large green Double-Gourd vase by Jaget and Pinon, France, 1901-1913

Large green Double-Gourd vase by Jaget and Pinon, France, 1901-1913

Located in Delft, NL

This Double-Gourd, raised on a foot Emporial glossy ceramic vase with gold paint with a scene in front with an eagle and at the back a garland between bees (Napoleon style). the abov...

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Early 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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19th Century French Empire Arm Chair
19th Century French Empire Arm Chair

19th Century French Empire Arm Chair

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H 35 in W 22.5 in D 21 in

19th Century French Empire Arm Chair

Located in New York, NY

Upholstery is acceptable the "Napoleon's Bees".

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Victorian Queen Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds
Victorian Queen Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds

Victorian Queen Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds

Located in Antwerp, BE

After the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, this symbol was incorporated in the title usually preceding the throne name of pharaoh. Honey bees, signifying immortality and resurre...

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Antique 1890s Belgian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

Crimson Napoleon Bee Cushion by Timorous Beasties
Crimson Napoleon Bee Cushion by Timorous Beasties

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 in metallic thread.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Honey Napoleon Bee Cushion by Timorous Beasties
Honey Napoleon Bee Cushion by Timorous Beasties

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 metallic thread.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Olive Napoleon Bee Cushion by Timorous Beasties
Olive Napoleon Bee Cushion by Timorous Beasties

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 metallic thread.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

French Bronze Napoleon Bee Lamp With Handmade Silk Shade
French Bronze Napoleon Bee Lamp With Handmade Silk Shade

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 raised or lowered, Different colors available for the silk shades and two different ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Series of "Museum Bees" Frames

Series of "Museum Bees" Frames

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H 3 in W 3 in L 3 in

Series of "Museum Bees" Frames

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and charming collection of small frames, known as "Museum bees" created by Trace Mayer. Carefully created from 19th century frame fragments, the first series was of Napol...

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20th Century Decorative Art

Vintage French Oval Trinket Box by Limoges
Vintage French Oval Trinket Box by Limoges

Vintage French Oval Trinket Box by Limoges

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H 4.25 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

Vintage French Oval Trinket Box by Limoges

By Limoges

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Royally decorated with the "N" for Napoleon and his icon Napoleonic Bee on the lid and reverse.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

20th C. Vintage Italian, Empire Style Marble Top, Pedestal Dining Table!!
20th C. Vintage Italian, Empire Style Marble Top, Pedestal Dining Table!!

20th C. Vintage Italian, Empire Style Marble Top, Pedestal Dining Table!!

Located in Austin, TX

These were supplemented with the emblem of Napoleon's Empire, the bee; Egyptian motifs; and military trophies.

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20th Century Italian Empire Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Auth. Hermès Scarf Springs Springs - Marine Creme Grey New Store Tag
Auth. Hermès Scarf Springs Springs - Marine Creme Grey New Store Tag

Auth. Hermès Scarf Springs Springs - Marine Creme Grey New Store Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hidden within the intricate details are symbols of Napoleon II’s phaeton—the bees, the Grande Croix of the Legion d’Honneur, and the imperial seal—each meticulously recreated from th...

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2010s French Scarves

Set of Eight La Rochere Tumblers Napoleon Bee Set Made in France
Set of Eight La Rochere Tumblers Napoleon Bee Set Made in France

Set of Eight La Rochere Tumblers Napoleon Bee Set Made in France

By La Rochere

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of eight La Rochere Tumblers Napoleon bee set made in France.

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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Crystal Serveware

Wallace Napoleon Bee Service for Twelve 18/10 Stainless Flatware Set 108 PCS New
Wallace Napoleon Bee Service for Twelve 18/10 Stainless Flatware Set 108 PCS New

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 12.

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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wallace Napoleon Bee Service for Twelve 18/10 Stainless Flatware Set 108 Pcs New
Wallace Napoleon Bee Service for Twelve 18/10 Stainless Flatware Set 108 Pcs New

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 12.

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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wallace Napoleon Bee Service for Twelve 18/10 Stainless Flatware Set 108 Pcs New
Wallace Napoleon Bee Service for Twelve 18/10 Stainless Flatware Set 108 Pcs New

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 12.

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Regal Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Regal Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs

Regal Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs

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H 41 in W 24 in D 26 in

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.

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Vintage 1950s Egyptian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Set of Eight American Federal Mahogany Acanthus Carved Dining Chairs Circa 1820
Set of Eight American Federal Mahogany Acanthus Carved Dining Chairs Circa 1820

Set of Eight American Federal Mahogany Acanthus Carved Dining Chairs Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Chair seats are removable and have been upholstered in Napoleon bee silk fabric. Set contains two arms and six sides.

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Antique 1820s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Baccarat Blue Opaline Vase with Golden Bees
Antique Baccarat Blue Opaline Vase with Golden Bees

Antique Baccarat Blue Opaline Vase with Golden Bees

By Baccarat

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1880s, by Baccarat, France. This captivating antique Baccarat opaline vase in blue glass is beautifully gilded with a fabulous Napoleonic bee motif. Exquisitely made in the 18...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

19th C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Jardiniere with Napoleonic Bee Motif
19th C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Jardiniere with Napoleonic Bee Motif

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 marked on the underside. It is in wonderful condition. The enamel is a gorgeous garnet ...

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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
Auth. Hermès Scarf Springs Springs Orange Jaune Vert New Store Tag

Auth. Hermès Scarf Springs Springs Orange Jaune Vert New Store Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hidden within the intricate details are symbols of Napoleon II’s phaeton—the bees, the Grande Croix of the Legion d’Honneur, and the imperial seal—each meticulously recreated from th...

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2010s French Scarves

19th c. French Empire Chair Swan Carving
19th c. French Empire Chair Swan Carving

19th c. French Empire Chair Swan Carving

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H 37 in W 26 in D 24 in

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
French Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Bee and Cobalt Porcelain Inkwell

French Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Bee and Cobalt Porcelain Inkwell

Located in Denver, CO

This round inkwell is crafted with blue glaze porcelain with bronze mounts on the base and lid. It is cast with a naturalistic rose stem with a honey bee that forms the lid finial.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc

VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc

Located in South Coast, CA

There is a repaired break to the handle of the tea cup (note Napoleon's bees in the gold motifs, by the way). Missing one pair of scissors and the small set included are not the ori...

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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
Le Tallec Porcelain Candy Cup and Dish Set with Napoleon Gold Bee Motif, c 1952

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 Empire pattern features Napoleonic golden bee motif hand painted in 24K gold over fi...

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Vintage 1950s French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Charming pair of gold Napoleon bee  pins
Charming pair of gold Napoleon bee  pins

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Bloc Note in Bronze with a Green Patina, circa 1935
Bloc Note in Bronze with a Green Patina, circa 1935

Bloc Note in Bronze with a Green Patina, circa 1935

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Sint Annaland, NL

Left on the bloc note there is a design of Napoleon Bees. Right on the movable part is a design of the imperial coat of Napoleon

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Rare Napoleon Hermes Silk Shawl Scarf
Rare Napoleon Hermes Silk Shawl Scarf

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.

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1970s French Scarves

Guerlain, 2 Aux Abeilles Perfume Bottles
Guerlain, 2 Aux Abeilles Perfume Bottles

Guerlain, 2 Aux Abeilles Perfume Bottles

By Maison Guerlain

Located in Achterveld, NL

The bottle called ‘aux abeilles’ was made in 1853 by the glass maker Pochet & du Courval, L’eau de Cologne Imperiale for the Empress Eugénie married with Napoleon III. Ornated with ...

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Vintage 1940s French Bottles

Materials

Glass

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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.