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Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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
Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, 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 Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Located in the hall of a ballroom, this exceptional fireplace welcomed the 80 guests of Edward Julius Berwind's luxurious New York home in the Louis XV style. It attests to the true ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 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 natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is in a ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Auguste-Nicolas CAÏN, two monumental bronze groups, original stone bases, 1893
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
These two groups were commissioned by Jacques Stern (1839-1902) from one of the greatest animal painters of the second half of the 19th century, Auguste-Nicolas Caïn, renowned for hi...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Bronze

Monumental Well in the Louis XIV Style, 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This monumental stone fountain canopy was made identical to the fountain of the Chateau of the Black Prince in Lormont. Dated from the 20th century, four columns with grooved barrels crowned with ionic capitals with flowers and stylized foliage are supporting the imperial stone roof which is carved as an imitation of the tortoiseshell slate. A domed frieze carved with foliage is surmounted by a denticulated cornice and a frieze decorated with Greek waves...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Large antique carved oak wood paneled room
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three panels have window openings, two are fitted with doors, and the last panel has a large overmantel mirror . The harmony of these elements is ensured by a bucolic decoration of grapes and hunting and fishing trophies...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, with Dogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate with dogs. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The baske...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Iron

French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century. The toolset consists of a stand, made of cast iron and brass, and two fire irons, made of wrought iron. It is ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Marble and Gilt Bronze Fire Place Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 19th century French Napoleon III marble and gilt bronze fire place mantel. Beautiful grey and white marble along with lovely carvings. Extra special!
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

2 Napoleon III Style Tiger Gold Marble & Gilt Bronze Pedestals Sculpture Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
A large pair of Classical Column Napoleon III style Pedestals. Made from Tiger Gold Marble and Gilt Bronze. Features a shaped top with acanthus scrolled capital over a fluted center ...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

French Patio Wrought Iron Chaise Longue
Located in Sheffield, MA
The undulating black patio metal garden chaise loungeis relatively light weight for easy movability. The seat peaks where the knee bends making it extremely comfortable. The mesh cou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

19th C. French Napoleon III Fire Companion Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, poker and stand. Made of brass. The set has one minor loss but is otherwise in a good con...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Napoleon III-Style Mantelpiece in Statuario Carrara Marble Including a Clock
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Napoleon III style mantelpiece was made in Statuary marble in the 19th century. It includes many Renaissance inspired elements. It features an imposing mantel top, also in marbl...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

Magnificent Pair of 19th Century French Doors
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent pair of 19th century French doors.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate, France
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Napoleon III period fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and a recently forged steel grate. The total width of the front is 27.8 inch (70.5 cm) The baske...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 1...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Column in Green and Yellow Marble
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer you this splendid antique column in Italian marble, dating back to the end of the 19th century during the Napoleon III period. A perfect column to become the centerpiece of ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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, made of cast iron and brass, and two fire irons, made of wrought irons. It is in a good c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought 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 Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 20th century French Napoleon III Style fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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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 black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good cond...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th C. French Brass Napoleon III Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III period fire companion set. The tool set consists of thongs, shovel and stand. Made of brass. It is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Joseph Simon Volmar (Berne, 1796-1865), Pair of bears in cast iron
By Josef Volmar
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Joseph Simon Volmar (or Vollmar) (Bern, 1796-1865) was a Swiss painter and sculptor. Born to a painter father, he was his student at the Bern Art School and later studied in Paris be...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone, Iron

Napoleon III Ormolu Architectural, Door or Furniture Mount
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Ormolu Architectural, Door or Furniture Mount France, 19th Century A rare and exquisite Napoleon III Ormolu Architectural, Door, or Furniture Mount from 19th-century F...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Fireplace Set with Bronze Greek Gods and Black Marble
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful antique fireplace set consisting of a clock and a pair of cassolettes. The black marble clock rests on lions' feet and is surmounted by a bronze engraved Medici vase with eight faces of Greek...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III 'The Hunt' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a hunting scene. 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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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Fireplace Screen in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite fireplace screen is crafted in the shape of a peacock and features eight retractable elements. The bronze exhibits superb gilding, with minor signs of wear on the most...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

19th C. French Napoleon III Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III fireside companion set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools and stand are made of forged iron and are finely decora...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Fireplace In Turquin Blue Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III fireplace in turquin blue marble circa 1880 hearth dimensions 88 x 103 cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th C. French Napoleon III Fire Companion Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of thongs, shovel and stand. Made of cast iron and wrought iron. It is in a good condition and is fully fun...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French 'Hercules Spinning at Omphale's Feet' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with Hercules spinning at Omphale's feet. Hercules, who was disguised as a woman, was sold by Mercury (god of commerce) as a slave...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron and brass. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III 'Hunter' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a hunting scene. The fireback is made of cast iron. The patina is natural brown. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireba...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of candelabrum with 9 lights in gilded, silvered and burnished bronze
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This splendid pair of candelabrum was made by Auguste-Louis Marquis (bronze maker) for the Maison Giroux circa 1855 in gilded, silvered and burnished bronze, the set on a cylindrical...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Fire Screen In Gilded Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Richly carved gilt wood fire screen in the Louis XV rocaille style featuring a superb polychrome tapestry enhanced with pearls decorated with an animated scene (confidences of a "for...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Tapestry, Wood

Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace Circa 1900
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century Antique French Carved Sandstone Female Bust Garden Statue Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique 19th Century French hand carved sandstone female bust garden statue or sculpture. Female carved head and base, with flowing hair, covered bonnet on back of head, ribbon and ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Small Antique French Napoleon III Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a girl and a snail. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French 1850s Napoléon III Framed Architectural Panel with Allegory of the Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period framed architectural oil on canvas panel from the mid 19th century, with Allegory of the Arts and rinceaux motifs. Created in France at the beginning of ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Canvas, Giltwood

20th Century Massive Finely Engraved Bronze Pillar or Column, Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive finely engraved bronze casting. With richly structured, strongly ornamented. Ending the pillar on four volute-shaped legs. Under the doubly stepped, finely chiselled cover pl...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique French 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 19th century French water pump fountain made by Louis Jonet. This large cast iron piece would have been mounted above a large stone trough to catch water. Reminiscent of t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century Green French Urn with Handles
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century French cast iron urn with decorative twin handles Bottle green with orangey colored undertones, stunning shape, 58cm width, 39cm depth, 32cm height.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century French Copper Watering Can
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century French copper handcrafted watering can Measures: 39cm height, 52cm width, 25cm depth This can may have small leaks due to age, great for decorative use.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

19th Century French Napoleon III Wrought Iron Painted Blue Outdoor Daybed
Located in Astoria, NY
Gorgeous mid-19th century authentic French Napoleon III iron daybed sourced from Provence, retaining its original blue painted surface with a soft, timeworn patina over exposed iron....
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Large Wrought Iron Gate in the Napoleon III Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large wrought iron gate in the Napoleon III style.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Two Dormer Windows in Cast Iron from the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Two 19th century polychrome cast iron dormer windows in very good condition Beautiful patina.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of French Empire Style Porcelain Door Handles
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Empire style (19/20th Century) round white porcelain door handles with gilt trim and bee design (PRICED AS PAIR).
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Napoleon III walnut fireplace surmounted by an important alcove
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This impressive fireplace made in walnut wood during the second half of the 19th century shows a very rich and eclectic decoration typical of the Second Empire's taste. Its rolled ja...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Balcony Corbels in Carved Pierre de Villebois Stone
Located in Dallas, TX
Recently salvaged from an important French building in the Lyon area, this pair of balcony corbels are from the Napoleon III period (sometimes called Second Empire style). Each corbel was hand-carved in pierre de villebois stone, which is a very hard limestone used...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ebonised Pedestal
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III gilt-bronze mounted Ebonised pedestal. The circular top above a guilloche band and a cylindrical body set with floral garlands, rai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Boulle Marquetry Jardinière
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and Boulle marquetry jardinière French, Late 19th Century Height 38cm, width 78cm, depth 45cm This superb jardinière is crafted using several complex tec...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Carrara Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Antique French statuary Carrara marble mantelpiece of large scale and great quality. This magnificent Napoleon III style mantelpiece is beautifully carved in the purest of white stat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Napoleon Iii building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Bouhon Frères, Alfred Corneau, Corneau Freres, and Antoine Durenne Foundry. 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 building and garden elements 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 $1,886,228 while the average work can sell for $716.

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