Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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
French Napoleon III Style 'Return from the Hunt' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a scene of a hunt returning.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good cond...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash depicting a woman with groceries and poultry.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon re...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Napoleon III 'Fruit Bowl' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter color. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron.
The basket is in a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'The Hunter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a hunter.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ext...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great pleasure in hunt...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique Dutch Napoleon III Log Basket, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Dutch Napoleon III firewood basket holder. The log holder is made copper. Also called 'Frisian nail bucket'. Was used for the transport o...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Copper
19th Century French Fireplace Screen
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace screen. Napoleon III Period. The screen has some minor perfections but is still in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Iron
French 'Swan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French fireback with a swan.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black /pewter color. The condition is good, and it does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century French Napoleon II Period Scale
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French scale.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
Small French Napoleon III Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the goddess Diana and a cupid. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She ex...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace grate. The andirons are made of cast iron and a recently forged steel grate. The grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century Napoleon III Period 'Viticulture' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period 'Viticulture' fireback/back splash symbolizing the winemaking.
The fireback has a black/pewter patina. The condition of the fireback is good ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Return from the Hunt Fireback, France, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Napoleon III style fireback with a scene of a hunt returning.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color with stove polis...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the goddess Diana and a weeping cupid. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century French Roasting Jack and Attachments
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack and attachments made of wrought iron and brass. The roasting jack can be used for cooking ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III Period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewte...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique Dutch Game Rack, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Dutch crown used for hanging game and birds. The crown is made of wrought iron and is in a good condition.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
Small French 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with Napoleon and his eagle.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / p...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century French 'Louis XV' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback depicting king Louis XV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewte...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century Dutch Copper Log Holder, Log Bin
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Dutch Napoleon III period 19th century copper log holder, log bin
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Copper, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the arms of France. The coat of arms consists of a star (symbolizing prestige, honor, and patriotism), and leaves of the palm t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Dancers' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III period fireback with two dancers.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Napoleon and his horse. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. I...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th - 20th Century French 'The Cobbler and the Financier' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th Century French Napoleon III period fireback.
The fable of the cobbler and the financier (Jean de la Fontaine 1621-1695). A financier's troubled rest is inte...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Decorated French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The exceptionally decorated tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of cast iron. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron, Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Man' Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons. The andirons are made or cast iron and have a natural brown patina. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'd'Artagnan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with d'Artagnan. The best known hero of the Three Musketeers. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.
The fireback is made...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Mercury and Ceres' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. Mercury and Ceres celebrate the victory; in cooperation the god of commerce and go...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Napoleon III 'Fire' Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace basket with period andirons and new grate. The fire basket is made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 19th century. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
French Louis Napoleon III Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis Napoleon III style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the arms of France. The coat of arms consists of a star (symbolizing prestige, honor, and patriotism), and leaves of the palm t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
19th Century, Large French Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 19th century, French Napoleon III period trivet.
For heating up a pan or to keep it warm in and in front of the fire. Still in a good working condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
19th Century French 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand and two fire irons, all made of polished brass. It is in a good condition and is fully fun...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
French Napoleon III Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
German Napoleon III Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German Napoleon III style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cra...
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20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period Justice fireback. The personification of Justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Zeus and Leda Fireback, Style Napoleon III, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback. Zeus transformed himself into a swan to seduce the beautiful Leda.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color. T...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
20th Century French Napoleon III Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century Napoleon III Style fireback with an unknown theme.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no e...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III period fire fender. The fender is made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
French Early 20th Century Louis XV Style 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III style fireback with two cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black / pewter. ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Updated Description: 19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace grate. Made of brass and and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'Return from the Hunt' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a scene of a hunt returning.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful early 20th century French Napoleon III Style fireside companion set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of brass. The set is in ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynast...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the arms of France. The coat of arms consists of a star (symbolizing prestige, honor, and patriotism), and leaves of the palm t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace grate. The andirons are made of cast iron and a recently forged steel grate. The grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Little Red Riding Hood' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with little red riding hood and the wolf. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made blac...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Fireplace Tongs, Fire Tongs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tongs. They are made of wrought iron with a polished brass handle. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron, Brass
French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th-century French Napoleon III Style fire grate. Made of cast iron andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The width at the front is 68.5 cm / 27.0 inches.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron.
The basket is in a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace grate depicting Napoleon. The andirons are made of cast iron and a recently forged steel grate. The grate is in a good condition and...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Napoleon Iii fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original fireplace tools and chimney pots, popular names associated with this style include Bouhon Frères, and Ferdinand Barbedienne. 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 fireplace tools and chimney pots differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $139 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $549.
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