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Napoleon III Andirons

NAPOLEON III STYLE

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.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and monumental true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Renaissance st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, stamped by F. Barbedienne. Each andiron has an ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Bronze, Ormolu

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons period made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs, 19th-20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron and brass. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Napoleon III fire dogs made of wrought iron.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons/Chenets 19th/20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons 19th / 20th century, Patinated pair of Napoleon III style andirons Mythological centaurs holding a spheres, on ped...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the made circa 1900 Wrought iron firedogs France Good condition Shipping: 52 / 28 / 44 cm 4 kg.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron, Brass

19th Century Napoleon III French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Antique Napoleon III French Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons. The andirons are made of brass and wrought iron and are in a good condition. .
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron, Brass

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons. The andirons are made of cast iron and are in a good condition. .
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and fit for use in the fireplace. This product has to be shipped as f...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Napoléon III Bronze Andirons, France, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the périod Napoleon III Bronze and iron French circa 1890. Good condition Shipping: wooden case 23 38 25 cm Kg 7.     
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Bronze, Iron

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

19th Century, Pair of Andirons for Fireplace, Gilt Bronze
Located in PALERMO, IT
Elegant and rare pair of andirons, made of finely chiseled and gilded bronze.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs with Sphinx
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique cast iron andirons / firedogs with sphinx. The pair is in really nice condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 'Bacchant' andirons. Priest of Bacchus, god of wine and vivid social gatherings. The andirons are made of cast iron. They are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Pair of Figural French Andirons for Fireplace.
Located in Houston, TX
Assorted pairs of figural iron fireplace andirons from France, circa 1800s. Price is for one pair of your choice. Measurement listed is for the pair in image 1. Pair in image 2 measu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique Napoleon III cast iron Andirons / Firedogs. The pair is in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass

French Antique Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III andirons or firedogs, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Antique Napoleon III Andirons / Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III andirons made of brass and cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Andirons /Firedogs Cast Iron
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique andirons /firedogs cast iron. The pair is in original condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Antique French D'Artagnan Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons of D'Artagnan, the best known hero of the Three Musketeers. The andirons are made of cast iron and have ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons or firedogs, 19th century They are in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

French Antique Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III andirons or firedogs, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons / Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons / firedogs, 19th century. This pair is in really nice condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th century. The pair is in really nice condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Fire-gilt bronze chimneys "aux sphinges". Pedestal standing on a round base with open worked mascaron, tendrils, flowers and bows, on which lies the winged sphinx. Finely chiseled an...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French 'Bacchante' Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Bacchante firedogs made of cast iron. Bacchante is the priestess of Bacchus, god of wine and vivid social gatherings. The andirons have a natural bro...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Fine Original Patina Large Brass French Napolean III Andirons
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid brass original Napoleon III andirons in excellent condition exuding character. Stately and well proportioned with exquisite brass work and "feathered egg" finials. Will shimmer...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.  
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons. The andirons are made or wrought iron and have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.  
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'Man' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of cast iron. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Large French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and have a black / pewter patina. The condition is good.    
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of antique chenets or firedogs cast with a head and shoulders bust of a military Generals, with a straight, pyramidal billet bar. With their rel...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III firedogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons. The andirons are made or wrought iron and have a natural brown patina.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.  
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period andirons or fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.  
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
French wrought iron andirons with spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. The style is Napoleon III. 20th century.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon II period andirons made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron, Steel

19th Century, French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century, French fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. Napoleon III period. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Large 19th-20th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Very large and heavy 19th-20th century French cast iron fire dogs. The condition is good. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volumetric) weight. You c...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French firedogs made of wrought iron and brass. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volumetric) weight. You can contact us to find out the...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Fire dogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main co...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Napoleon Iii andirons for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III andirons for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage andirons created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III andirons made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for andirons differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $111 and tops out at $18,594 while the average work can sell for $377.

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