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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.)

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Style: Napoleon III
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 Windows

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Iron

Two Dormer Windows in Cast Iron from the 19th Century
Two Dormer Windows in Cast Iron from the 19th Century

Two Dormer Windows in Cast Iron from the 19th Century

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Balustrade, Window Guard
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period wrought iron Balustrade ~ Window Guard is a stunning work of the metalsmith's art! Hand-crafted during the middle of the 19th century, it feat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Windows

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Balustrade, Window Guard
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Balustrade, Window Guard

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wrought Iron Balustrade, Window Guard

Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair mid-19th century French hand-forged wrought iron framed panels were painstakingly crafted by an obviously talented metal smith out of red-hot iron to create an artistic window accent that also happens to be exceedingly secure! Hand-forged during the Napoleon III Period which was the beginning of the heydays of the Belle Epoque, each panel is constructed using rivets which is difficult, tedious, and requires considerable skill, but results in a finished work that literally transcends time itself! The classically-inspired architecture of the works are undeniable, as is the subtle French touch in the elegant scrollwork and curvatures. Each is mounted in its original solid pine framework, and because they are hand-forged, are very slightly different in size which is only immediately apparent when they're placed right next to each other. Perfect for adding a timeless Old World touch to your interior or exterior decor...
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Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels
Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels

Pair Mid-19th Century French Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Framed Panels

Pair 19th Century Framed Oval Stained Glass Windows
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Framed Oval Stained Glass Windows will make the perfect finishing touch to your remodeling or building project! Each oval window consists of amber and light eggplant colored diamond-shaped panes, or in Louisiana parlance, Purple and Gold! Each window is surrounded by oval molding, then survives in its original rectangular frame which is chamfered on the sides and fitted with pyramidal rosettes on each corner to add visual interest and a three dimensional aspect. Use them as exterior...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Windows

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Stained Glass, Pine

Pair 19th Century Framed Oval Stained Glass Windows
Pair 19th Century Framed Oval Stained Glass Windows

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Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III windows for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage windows created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with iron, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III windows made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for windows differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,077 and tops out at $6,384 while the average work can sell for $5,584.

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