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 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Napoleon III Period Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace grate made of cast iron The andirons are made of brass, wrought ironand a recently forged steel grate.
Total width at th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought 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 Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique French '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 or pewter. The condition i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Antique French Napoleon III 'Fortuna' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. Fortuna stands on a sphere, symbolizing the uncertainty of eart...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Large 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel, Napoleon III Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 19th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron and brass. The style is Napoleon III Period and it is from that period. The shovel is 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 '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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron, Brass
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
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, Victorian Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 'Man' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Peri
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
French Napoleon III Period Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
French 'Religious Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
20th Century Napoleon III Style 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century Napoleon Style 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash with the goddess Caritas. Caritas (the care / love). 'Love' from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Large Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 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
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, poker and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of cast iron. The set is in a good...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Sphinx' Fire Grate, Fireplace, Grate
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Iron, Wrought 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 Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
19th Century French 'Roman Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
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
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Allegory of France Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, 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
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Iron, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fire fender. The fender is made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback, Napoleon III period, with two women.
The fireback 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
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
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Iron, Wrought Iron
French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
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Iron
19th Century French 'Marie Leszczyńska' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with Marie Leszczynska, queen of France and wife of king Louis XV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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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 Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Napoleon III Period 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Antique French Napoleon III 'Good Samaritan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with the parable of the good Samaritan. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
19th Century French 'Bocca della Verità' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Bocca della Verità or Mouth of Truth. It is a sculpture representing the God of Sea outside a chu...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique French Garden Folding Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Say it with style with this set of 4 antique French folding bistro style dining chairs. Leave them out or fold them up to save space. Great dinin...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$4,800 / set
Dutch Napoleon III Log Basket, 19th Century, Brass
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Dutch Napoleon III firewood basket holder. The log holder is made of brass with copper details. The log holder 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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Brass, Copper
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
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Large 19th-20th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback produced in honour of the marriage of Jackob and Mariana in 1826.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good con...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn, Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback with the goddess Aurora. She renews herself every morning and announces the arrival of the sun.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brow...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'Man' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III.
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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20th Century French Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century Napoleon III fireback with a christian orb and stars.
The fireback has a black / pewter patina and is in a good condition.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lb...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Wrought Iron Painted Outdoor Daybed
Located in Astoria, NY
Gorgeous mid-19th century authentic French Napoleon III iron daybed, sourced from Provence and beautifully aged with time and wear. This piece showcases hand-wrought ironwork with el...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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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