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Napoleonic Bee

Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of bergere chairs with Napoleonic bee upholstery and beautiful French carved frame
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20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
$4,200 / set
H 36 in W 30.25 in D 30.5 in
Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph Frame, Napoleonic Bees c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
restored to it's former glory dating to c.1900. These frames with gilded bronze Napoleonic bees are
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Antique Early 1900s French Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph Frame, Napoleonic Bees c.1900
Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph Frame, Napoleonic Bees c.1900
$2,313 Sale Price
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H 10.25 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
Antique French Gilded Bronze Picture Frame - Napoleonic Bees
Located in Bath, GB
a series of gilded bronze bees mounted onto the cream coloured silk taffeta. The central oval
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century French Carved Giltwood and Painted Ottoman In Pink Silk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Napoleonic bee fabric. It is a versatile size and show some age wear to the finish.
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815
By Biedermeier
Located in Charleston, SC
, Napoleonic bee yellow silk seat, and resting on the original four splayed frontal and rear legs, early 19th
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Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood

Early 19th Century French Empire Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
motif of Napoleonic bee and flowers, the panelled jambs with hexagonal motif to centre, surmounted by
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Early 19th Century French Empire Limestone Fireplace
Early 19th Century French Empire Limestone Fireplace
$14,781
H 51.63 in W 68.38 in D 8.75 in
Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
- a gold vermeil Napoleonic bee floats in a sea of minuscule pink rubies, safely ensconced behind the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...

Italian Carved-Wood Curule Stool w/Seat Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
pillow-style cushion with Napoleonic bee design, and appears to be in good/usable condition with some
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Mid-20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved-Wood Curule Stool w/Seat Cushion
Italian Carved-Wood Curule Stool w/Seat Cushion
$2,653
H 25.25 in W 29 in D 16 in
Citrine Nugget Apatite Cartouche Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Napoleonic Bee charms. The pendant scent bottle can be easily removed from the necklace to allow for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Citrine Nugget Apatite Cartouche Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
Citrine Nugget Apatite Cartouche Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
$808 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.75 in W 1.91 in L 26.5 in
Napoleonic Revival Orange Tole Desk Lamp
Located in Kent, Dover
shades. In the Napoleonic revival style, depicting bees.
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Antique 1860s French Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Napoleonic Revival Orange Tole Desk Lamp
Napoleonic Revival Orange Tole Desk Lamp
$1,140
H 29.53 in Dm 7.88 in
Napoleonic Silverplated Tray by Christofle circa 1850
By Christofle
Located in New York, US
, and Napoleonic cipher and imperial bees. Reverse has the maker's mark in oval cartouche that begins
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare French Napoleonic Empire Sienna Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic emblem of bees with which the Emperor is traditionally associated. Originally from the French
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Siena Marble

Le Tallec Golden Bees Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers, circa 1957 Set/11-12
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The pattern is from the Abeilles Collection featuring Napoleonic golden bees hand painted in gold over
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Antique Pair Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 19th Century
Located in London, GB
were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic
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Antique 1870s Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Fauteuil Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle
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Antique 1880s Empire Revival Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis Revival Parquetry Display Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Vintage French Empire Style Painted Console Table Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage French Empire Style Painted Console Table Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N
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Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Empire Console Writing Side Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the
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Antique 1820s English Empire Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

French Napoleonic Period Armchair Attributed to Louis Bellange
By Louis-Francois Bellangé
Located in Charleston, SC
" (torch) with carved lotus flowers and leaves. Empire style green fabric adorned by bees (Napoleonic
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Antique 1820s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

Susan Lister Locke The French Bee Signet Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Susan Lister Locke
Located in Nantucket, MA
This signet ring includes the hand engraving of the Napoleonic French Bee, an admired symbol for
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2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Aqua Napoleonic Bee Intaglio Ring
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Peu d’Abelle Aqua Ring. A dainty gorgeous soft aqua Venetian glass intaglio of a Napoleonic bee is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Fashion Rings

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

French Gilded Bronze Photograph / Picture Frame, Napoleonic Bees
Located in Bath, GB
taffeta mounted with a series of gilded bronze Napoleonic bees protected with a glass front
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Antique Early 1900s French Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest or Coffee Table With Napoleonic Bee Parchment
Located in Peabody, MA
Campaign style brass bound chest on stand, clad in “Napoleonic Bee” parchment, with single drawer
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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleonic Bee Ballet Pink Intaglio Ring - Peu d’Abelle Pink Ring
By Tagliamonte
Located in Colleyville, TX
A dainty gorgeous ballet pink Venetian glass intaglio of a Napoleonic bee is the focal point of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Fashion Rings

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Hand-Painted Porcelain Urn with Lid and Napoleonic Bee Motif
Located in Fayetteville, AR
the Napoleonic bee, a symbol chosen by the French emperor himself to signify unity, immortality, and
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph Frame - Napoleonic Bees c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
cleaned and restored to it's former glory dating to c.1900. These frames with gilded bronze Napoleonic
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pink Bee Wine Glasses by La Rochere France, Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
Napoleonic bees around the sides. Made in France by La Rochere.
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Regency Style Ebonized and Gilt Painted Console Table by Chelsea House
By Chelsea House
Located in Kennesaw, GA
lines and Napoleonic bees painted throughout the entire piece. It is marked and in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Regency Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage French Oval Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
his icon Napoleonic Bee on the lid and reverse. Porcelain & gilt brass. Painted by hand in blue & gold
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Movement French Hand Enamelled Vase
Located in New York, NY
design on front and reverse with gilt trim on neck, base and handles surmounted by Napoleonic bees. This
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Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Platinum

Pair of Gilt Napoleon III Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
previously upholstered in the Napoleonic bee pattern from Scalamandré.
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Gilt Napoleon III Fauteuils
Pair of Gilt Napoleon III Fauteuils
H 43 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Neoclassical Style Walnut Curule Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage bench in the neoclassical style, seat upholstered in silk, embroidered with Napoleonic
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20th Century Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Neoclassical Style Walnut Curule Bench
Neoclassical Style Walnut Curule Bench
H 21 in W 22.5 in D 16.5 in
Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1910
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
and inked with the signature of this eminent maker together with the famous Napoleonic bee trade mark
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century Framed Hermes Napoleon Silk Scarf, 1962
By Hermès
Located in LEGNY, FR
. In silk brocaded with Napoleonic bees. Hermès has used brocaded silk for very few scarves, which
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Vintage 1960s French Picture Frames

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

Pair of Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
gilded frame if you look closely, is the trade mark for LeMaire, the engraved Napoleonic bee. They
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by Lemaire, Paris circa 1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
Napoleonic Bee) is engraved on the underside of frame and the case is also lucky enough to have an embossed
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Watermelon Tourmaline Slices Tourmaline Clusters Bracelet
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
-green. A beautiful glass vignette clasp in gold vermeil features a whimsical little Napoleonic bee
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, Other, Vermeil

Antique Triple Optic Binoculars, Marine / Theatre / Field circa 1900 by LeMaire
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
", "Field" and "Marine" . This wheel bears the Napoleonic Bee signature of LeMaire Paris. They are
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris, c.1890
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
Napoleonic Bee) is engraved on the underside of frame and the case is also lucky enough to have an embossed
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Antique 1890s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses by LeMaire, Paris c.1900
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
Napoleonic Bee) is engraved on the underside of frame and the case is also lucky enough to have an embossed
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Lemaire Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Bath, GB
Paris. They are signed on both eye pieces incorporating the Napoleonic bee engraved and inked, the mark
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Dante Style Stool W/ Nicely-Sized Cushioned Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
black fabric with Napoleonic bee design, and appears to be in very good/usable condition. This Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Pink Pearls Cherub Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
and Napoleonic bee. The soft pastel colors and precious cherubini found in this design would be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Brass, Sterling Silver

Gilt Embossed Blue Opaline Pearl Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
- including a gold vermeil Byzantine cross and Napoleonic bee. The soft pastel colors found in this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Brass, Sterling Silver, Ver...

Salmon Chalcedony Pink Quartz Salmon Opaline Scent Bottle Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
amulets, including a bee skep crowned pink sapphire briolette, a Napoleonic Bee and a Fleur de Lis in gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Gilt Embossed Garnet Red Moser Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
- including a gold vermeil Fleur de Lis and Napoleonic bee. The rich and regal colors found in this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass

Victorian Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace Peridot Pink Pearls
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
to the original finger loop of the chatelaine bottle - a Napoleonic Bee in gold vermeil along with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Kiwi Green Opaline Pink Baroque Pearls Peridot Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
the embossed finger loop of the chatelaine bottle - a filigree puffed heart and Napoleonic Bee in gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Cherub Chatelaine Scent Bottle Pink Baroque Pearls Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
vermeil Fleur de Lis and Napoleonic bee charms - dangle sweetly from the finger ring and add a nod to the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Victor HUGO. Actes et Paroles 1870-1871-1872. 1st ED INSCRIBED TO GEORGE SAND
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
", green morocco doublures, boublures tooled with repeating Napoleonic bee's, double marbled endpapers
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Antique 1870s French Books

Materials

Leather

Pair of White Opaline and Brass Napoleonic Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of white opaline lamps with Napoleonic crest and bumble bee motif. Brass accent at
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20th Century French Table Lamps

Le Tallec Porcelain Candy Cup and Dish Set with Napoleon Gold Bee Motif, c 1952
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Empire pattern features Napoleonic golden bee motif hand painted in 24K gold over fine white porcelain
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Antique Pair French Empire Ormolu Flame Mahogany Console Tables 19th Century
Located in London, GB
were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic
Category

Antique 1840s French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Mirror-Front Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Egyptian sphinxes and the Napoleonic symbol of the bee, make sure to see the detail pictures showing these
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

Pair of Empire Revival Gilded Swan Neck Walnut Armchairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details
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Vintage 1970s French Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Antique French Empire Period Egyptian Revival Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze
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Antique 1820s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a
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Antique 1870s French Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
and Napoleonic symbols, and upholstered in a fabulous golden fabric Add an elegant to your home
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Set of 8 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Antique Pair Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N
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Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Marble-Top and Ormolu Console Table, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details
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Antique 1810s French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Mahogany Pedestal Bust Stand Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials
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Antique 1870s French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Empire Style Walnut Breakfront Sideboard, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze
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Antique 1880s French Sideboards

Antique Pair French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details
Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details
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Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Pietra Dura Bouillotte Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase c.1820
Located in London, GB
like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase c.1820
Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase c.1820
H 83.08 in W 44.1 in D 21.26 in
Exquisite 41" Antique French Empire Gueridon/Table w/Fish Base
Located in Chicago, IL
like sphinxes, griffins, fishes and urns and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Empire Sofas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet c.1840
Located in London, GB
reminiscent of the Empire style with Egyptian motifs such as sphinxes, griffins, urns, laurels and Napoleonic
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Sofas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Commode Chest Marble-Top, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
and Napoleonic symbols. An exquisite and substantial "Verde Antico" marble-top serves as the
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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Pair Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 19th Century
Located in London, GB
motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the
Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved crest rail with a carved palmette as the crest. Scrolled arm ends and short carved ...
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20th Century Louis XV Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
$1,695
H 40.5 in W 52 in D 34 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
$19,450 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of 1940s era French Walnut Carved Louis XV Style Bergere Lounge Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of 1940s era bergère chairs from France. The chairs have nice frames and design elements. The upholstery is original and may show signs of age and the frames ...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of 1940s era French Walnut Carved Louis XV Style Bergere Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940s era French Walnut Carved Louis XV Style Bergere Lounge Chairs
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36 in W 27 in D 31 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful pair of Louis XVI style Bergere Chairs, they are large, strong and so confortable. The fabric is in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
$3,650 / set
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
18th Century Rococo German Painted and Gilt Wine Cooler in the Form of a Swan
Located in Troy, NY
Extraordinary wine-cooler in the form of a beautifully sculpted, gilt and polychromed Swan of impressive stature, makes certainly the conversation-piece of the party. The white paint...
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Wine Coolers

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Tin

French Giltwood Louis XVI Style Console Table with Marble Top, Neoclassical
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French giltwood Louis XVI style console table with marble op, neoclassical Late 18th century French antique Louis XVI style giltwood console table. Very fine 18th century highly ele...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Tables

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Marble

Heirloom Quality French Gilded Bronze Picture Frame c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning French picture or photograph frame made from solid cast bronze (it's a hefty piece) and smothered in gold. Beautifully refurbished, restoring it to it's former glory, rea...
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Picture Frames

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold class...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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Napoleonic Bee For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate napoleonic bee for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a napoleonic bee may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic napoleonic bee over the years, but those made by Karen Sugarman Designs, Chaumet and Tagliamonte are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A napoleonic bee of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Chalcedony, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our napoleonic bee for sale are for women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Napoleonic Bee?

On average, a napoleonic bee at 1stDibs sells for $535, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $7,221 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Napoleonic Bee
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.