Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Ormolu
Mid-18th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Pewter
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Griotte Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Brass
1870s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Metal
19th Century European Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Enamel
19th Century Italian Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
1880s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
1840s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1880s French Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
1810s French Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
1880s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Brass, Bronze
19th Century American Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Mother-of-Pearl
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
1850s French Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Mahogany
1850s French Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks
Metal, Enamel
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A Close Look at Napoleon-iii Furniture
Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.
Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”
Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.
Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)
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Finding the Right Clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
- How can I spot an antique clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.