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
19th Century Napoleon III Brocatelle Marble Column
Located in Paris, FR
Brocatelle marble display column with sculpted and gilt bronze cap and base. The capital is embellished with ovals and fluting, and the base is decor...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Bronze
Three Pairs of 19th Century Double-Doors Painted in Imitation of Marquetry
Located in Paris, FR
Three pairs of double doors in solid oak, painted in imitation of marquetry (walnut burl, rosewood, sycamore burl). The reserves are surrounded by a gilded wood molding,
Two of the...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Width at front is 56 cm (22.0 inches).
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Table Desk and Jardiniere, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Extraordinary antique Napoleon III ormolu mounted table desk and jardiniere. This amazing piece can be used as a desk with its handsome leather top, or, removing the top, as a jardin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Napoleon III fireplace with a woman's profile decoration in a medallion
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antique Napoleon III style fireplace, made in the 19th century in a semi statuary marble. The entablature is adorned in its centre with a woman's profile in a pearl medallion
This fi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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 chiseled cover pla...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Style French Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and polished brass. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
19th-century French Napoleon III Period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century 'French Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon period fireback that symbolizes the French Revolution. On top of the pillar is a Phrygian cap. This is the cap of Marianne, a national symbol of France. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French 'Roman Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Period
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a Roman scene.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback depicting a decorative scene with flower baskets and cupids.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 19th or early 20th century, Dutch Napoleon III period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare French 'Buddha' Andirons, Fire dogs, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III Period andirons made of cast iron. They are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Clockwork Roasting Jack
Located in Soest, NL
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron, Copper
Antique French Napoleon III 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireback with a rural scene. 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 pati...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Soest, NL
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III Style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Napoleon III Style 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III Style Fireback with a 'Caritas' design. Caritas means care, love. It is one of three theological virtues from the triptych faith, hope and love.
The...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Small French Napoleon III Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III 'Man' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Peri
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French 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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Napoleon III Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, Napoleon III Period
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fire fender made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French Napoleon III Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Brass Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 3-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III Period andirons made of wrought iron and brass. The andirons are in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period Blow Poker, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century, French Napoleon III Period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Early 20th Century Louis XV Style 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash.
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Period Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a woman and a cupid.
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
Materials
Iron
17th Century French Napoleon III Gridiron
Located in Soest, NL
17th century hand forged French gridiron, made of wrought iron. It is used to grill small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they are put in the fire or else on a trivet...
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17th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century 'Dated 1813' French Black Napoleon Marble Fireplace
Located in Southall, GB
A 19th century (dated 1813) French black Napoleon marble fireplace with panelled freeze and corner blocks on scrolled legs with acanthus leaf term...
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1910s French Vintage Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th C. French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III companion set. The tool set consists of thongs, shovel and stand. Made of wrought iron and 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
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Firedogs or Andirons, France, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French wrought iron andirons. The condition of the andirons is good.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of cast iron fronts and wrought iron beams. The andirons are in good condition.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III Style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Log Grate, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace grate made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Width at front is 60 cm (23.6 inches).
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with three cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. It i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 'Religious Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Style
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a religious scene.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, Victorian Period
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fire fender made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Jezus' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireback depicting Jezus. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The co...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Napoleon III Urn, Charleville Design
Located in Washington, DC
Napoleon III Urn, Design, Charleville Design
Cast Iron
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th-century French Napoleon III period fireplace set. The tool set consists of thongs, a shovel and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron with polished brass handles and the s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Napoleon III Period 'Viticulture' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III 'Fruit Bowl' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 19th century. The firm partici...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique French 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Napoleon Bonaparte and a soldier. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black /...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Allegory of France Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with an allegory of France.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter col...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Napoleon Iii building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
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