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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Louis XV
Style: Napoleon III
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style gilt bronze Encrier, By Paul Sormani. French, circa 1870. Signed 'P. Sormani, Paris' to the underside of the cover. Thi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Wooden Liquor Cabinet Napoleon III with Crystal Interior
Located in Sofia, BG
An wooden ebonised and hand-painted liquor cabinet in Napoleon III style with brass inlay. Exterior opens in three directions to elegantly reveal a crystal service surrounded by poli...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Rosewood

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Adolphe Jean Lavergne, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze by Adolphe Jean Lavergne, 19th century. Sculpture by Adolphe Jean Lavergne in patinated bronze, orientalist bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Porcelain de Paris Cachepot
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a little color into your home with this elegant, antique porcelain planter. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1870, the round pot features...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Pair of French Turquoise-Blue Opaline Glass Vases
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
These striking ornate vases, crafted in vibrant turquoise blue opaline and believed to date back to approximately 1870 during the Napoléon III era, exude timeless elegance. Although ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Kinable À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
"Late 18th Century - Kinable A Paris" Along a winding dirt path, the blind Belisarius carries his young guide. The boy has been bitten by a snake, which remains coiled around his bleeding leg. With his right arm wrapped limply around Belisarius's neck and his eyes closed, the youth balances precariously between life and death. Belisarius's eyes are also closed, but guided by his stick he moves forward with determination and purpose. He rises heroically against the spectacular sunset, a monumental figure creating a powerful outline against the sky. But the flaring sunset also signals a chill night and the uncertainty of the path ahead. Belisarius was a popular Byzantine general of the Roman Empire whose promising career was sabotaged by the jealous Emperor Justinian I. In 1767, a novel by Jean-François Marmontel revived interest in Belisarius. In Marmontel's novel, the emperor has the heroic general blinded, reducing Belisarius to begging. He is eventually rediscovered and aided by former officers and his family. This dramatic tale of patriotism, injustice, and redemption was widely embraced in revolutionary and post-revolutionary France and was a popular subject for artists--including Jacques-Louis David (François Gérard...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Covered Vases with Dragon Decoration. The vases feature a turquoise glaz...
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined antique inkwell, with two inkwells made of bronze, including glass cups. The base is made of veneered marquetry wood with a diamond pattern, framed in a bronze rim, resting...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044
Located in Norton, MA
Large Antique Pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif Brass Prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements. Ric.0044.  
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Paris Porcelain Box, Signed Frogier, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paris porcelain box, signed Frogier, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period Paris porcelain box, signed Frogier, decorated with a gallant scene. H: 13cm, W: 35cm, D: 22cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This striking mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its grandeur and inspiration from classical antiquity. The clock showcases a masterful com...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Table Box Sterling Silver Paillons in Pure Gold and Miniature Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine miniature fired enamelled with an image of “fox hunti...
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1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame Napoleon III French Empire style laurel ornament Sterling Silver.
Located in Firenze, FI
This exquisite Picture Frame Napoleon III is in 925/1000 sterling silver. it has a Squared Shape and sky colour for the fire enameled surface on guilloche. Picture Frame Napoleon III...
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1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Bronze Cartel Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage mid 19th century French Louis XV style cartel (wall) clock is beautifully designed. The dramatic sculpted bronze large clock is decorated with sweeping scrolled leaves &...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Napoleon III Decorated Fern Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tripod fern Stand of ebonized wood, burl veneer and mahogany in the Napoleon III style, which is the name commonly given to a 19th century style of Renaissance Revival that encompasses a myriad of Revivalist styles including Louis XVI, and Japonism. These are seen in the gilt and bronze putti medallions and gilt bronze Geisha...
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1880s European Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

Pair Gilt Bronze French Ewers Jug Vases Napoleon III Cherub
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of French Napoleon III silver gilt bronze jugs or ewers Perfect left and right of this highly decorative pair Large handle surmounted by the winged cupid So much intric...
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1880s Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Country Louis XV style horloge de parquet, or tall case clock from Burgundy. The case is made of walnut and cherry with burl of elm panels. In two parts, with a...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Stunning Dore' Bronze and dark Bronze Cherub Mantel Clock by Vannier of Paris
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular mantel clock by Vannier of Paris and is signed on the procelain dial. The clock features some of the finest bronze castings we've ever seen on a mantel clock. T...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Copenhagen Porcelain Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Copenhagen porcelain sculpture, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period Copenhagen porcelain sculpture, 19th century. H: 19cm, W: 20cm, D: 19cm
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19th Century Danish Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Bronze cup Barbedienne
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze cup Barbedienne Bronze gilt stripper Barbedienne Foundry Excellent condition with no restorations Origin France Circa 1940 Napoleon III style Founded by former Parisian wallpa...
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1940s French Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Napoleon III precious wood and marquetry Inlaid and ebonized box. Hinged box top features a central motif of fauna and flowers. Inner box is lined with blue satin padded...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Wood

French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Vase, (19th Century)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A beautiful antique decorative pink porcelain Sèvres Style urn with a hand-painted background of a guitar musician and his lady. A Serenata scene. In the back a lake scene with a ca...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Bronze

French 1860s Napoléon III Painted Terracotta Vase with Playful Cherubs and Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period painted terracotta vase from the mid-19th century, with cherubs playing among pink roses. Created in France during the reign of Emperor Napoléon III, thi...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

A French 19th Century Carved Marble Whimsical Figural Urn Fountain with Children
By Joseph Reynés I Gurgui
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine large, rare and charming, French, 19th century. Belle Époque carved white marble whimsical figural urn fountain depicting children climbing on an urn with flowers and garlands, influenced in the Louis XV style, by Joseph Reynés I Gurgui (Barcelona, 1850-1926). Signed: Reynes. Barcelona, circa 1890. An almost identical Carrara marble fountain also by Josep Reynés carved in 1893 currently at the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona, Spain. Measures: Overall height: 55 inches (140 cm) Marble height: 49 inches (124.5 cm) width: 37 inches (94 cm) depth: 30 inches (76.3 cm) Joseph Reynes Gurguí (Barcelona, 1850 - 1926) is a Catalan sculptor, also known as Reynesy-Gurgui, Spanish school. He studied at the Ecole de la Llotja, studied for a time in Paris, in the workshops of the great French sculptors Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) and Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). He devoted himself mainly to interior decoration. His works were profoundly marked by a French influence. He exhibited in Paris in 1895 where he received an honorable mention. In 1890 he obtained the first medal in Madrid for "The Violinist". Literature: E. Benezit Dictionaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs by Grund - Nouvelle Edition, 1976 - Volume 8, Page 714. Cristina Mensoza, Ramon Casas...
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19th Century Spanish Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble

c1900French Napoleon III Crystal Shade and Crystal Base Noth signed by Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Candle Lamp Base & Shade Both Signed by Baccarat. In very good clean condition.
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Early 1900s Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. Th...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Leather, Shell, Wood

Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Jewelry Box Inlaid Brass Pearl Thuya
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous & luxurious ! This most rare 19th century French antique Napoleon III jewelry box. Great large size jewelry box that can be used to store your jewelry in style! Very rar...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Wood

Miniature Provençale Louis XV Period 1725 Apprentice Commode with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provençale Louis XV period miniature apprentice commode from the early 18th century, with lift top and cabriole legs. Born in Provence during the reign of King Louis XV, thi...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style White Floral Meissen Cross Sword Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 in W: 17 1/4 in D: 11 in This antique German floral porcelain footed centerpiece is perfect for you and your dining room table! If you look at the photos provide...
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Early 20th Century German Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Petite French 1860s Napoleon III Period Crystal Toiletry Bottle with Silver Neck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period petite crystal toiletry bottle from the mid-19th century, with silver neck. Born in France during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, this lovely toiletry...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Silver

19th Century Napoleon III Sèvres Style Porcelain and Bronze Centerpiece
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite 19th century Napoleon III compote, or centrepiece, in delicate Sèvres style porcelain and gilt bronze. Designed to grab all the attention as the decorative focal point o...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Dore Bronze Figural Centerpiece/6 Arm Candelabra w/ Putti
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th century French Louis XV style Dore bronze figural centerpiece/ six arm candelabra. Truly a marvelous piece that is beautifully cast, hand-chased, and hand-chiseled. The base is beautifully decorated with a fantastic dore bronze putti seated on a dore bronze tree trunk with leaves, vines, and branches. The tree runs downwards to four dore bronze dragons which support the rest of the piece. The top of the piece is a gorgeous open-work centerpiece bowl, which consists of six dore bronze candelabra arms that sprout up from each side of the bowl. Underneath the bowl is gorgeous dore bronze love...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Antiques Simulating-Bamboo and Marble Jardinieres, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two rectangular jardinieres, the mounts in blackened wood simulating bamboo in the Archaic Chinese Taste. Each one features four marble plaques around each side. Each plaque is in a ...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble

French Gilt Bronze and Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Jardinière
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and Chinese cloisonné enamel jardinière French and Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 63cm, width 58...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Green Glass Demijohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental French hand blown glass demijohn or carboy with a rich, green glass color. Featuring a large neck with the glass nearly 1" thick where it was...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Glass

Travel Photo Frame Fire Enamel Stripes Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular travel photo frame with hinged booklet for 2 photos in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. Measureme...
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1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Green Glass Basket Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French green molded glass basket, to be used as a center piece or empty pocket. Decorated with vegetal and floral motifs on imitation wickerwork. Good condition Shipping: 10 ...
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Early 20th Century Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pair of Terra Cotta Orientalist Busts of a Woman and a Man
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th century French Orientalist busts crafted in terra cotta and expertly paint decorated with a striking realism.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

French Napoléon III 1860s Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Putto Carrying a Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period walnut carved putto sculpture from the mid 19th century, with grapes, flowers and the double flute. Created in France during the third quarter of the 19t...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Petite French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Rouge Marble
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 6 1/2 in W: 3 3/4 in D: 2 1/2 in This finely crafted early 20th-century French bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte is an exquisite example of historical portraiture, ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th century French Boulle gilt bronze wall console cartel clock, signed "Gribelin" Cartouche-shaped cartel clock case with a narr...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass, Other, Bronze

Clock and 2 Candlesticks Table set Sterling Silver Enamel Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Table set made up of a clock and 2 candlesticks in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone translucent stripes fire-enamelled on guillochè and fine hand-engravings. The cl...
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1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period carved walnut antique long case clock from the mid-19th century, with bonnet top, farming scene and scrolling motifs. Created in France at the beginning ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair Of Marble And Bronze Cassolettes, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of red marble cassolettes, with bronze ornamentation: rams' heads, pearl threads, pine cones Cassolettes late 19th century, in good general condition, note some scratches on th...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Perfume holder Empire style ornaments enamel like wood Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Experience the epitome of refined luxury with this cylindrical handbag perfume holder, masterfully crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. Topped with a screwed cap, it sh...
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1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Photo Frame Oval with Two-color Translucent strips Enamel Fired Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-color translucent strips fire-enameled on guillochè and hand-engraving and with French Empire Napoleon III style ornament...
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1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Circa 1860 French Sulfide Portrait Paperweight of Empress Eugenie
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A circa 1860 French sulfide portrait on confetti ground paperweight table pillar, Empress Eugenie (wife of Napoleon III). 3 1/2" dia., 6 1/2" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family busin...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Glass

19th Century Glass Painted Vase on Marble Foot
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant antique vase, not too large, dating from the late 19th century, presumably French. With this vase you see a collaboration of different techniques coming together. The base is...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble

Napoleon III Style French Walnut Table Box
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Eleg...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Walnut, Paper

Large Huntsman with His Hounds Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene, 1869
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning large Huntsman with his hounds bronze sculpture by PJ Mene 1869. This is a large sculpture weighing over 175 lbs. It featur...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Circa 1870 Old Paris French Porcelain Cache Pot With Drip Pan Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 Old Paris porcelain cache pot with drip pan base, French. Charming Napoleon III period piece decorated with Italianate landscape scenes. Lion mask grips. Gilding rubbed. 6...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze clock set by Picard French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 72cm, width 46cm, depth 27cm Candelabra: Height 78...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks from the Louis XV period resting on an animated circular base, with a baluster-shaped barrel with torso fluting. The candlesticks have kept thei...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris
Located in Lisse, NL
Louis XV style inkstand with chinoiserie design, lacquered top. This rare and stylish inkstand is a work of the house Boin-Taburet, goldsmith in Paris. This impressive size inkstand...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Gilt bronze clock, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze clock, 19th century Large original gilt bronze clock, decorated with garlands of flowers and two hull heads to the right and left of the...
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1860s European Napoleon III Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Orange Square Table Framel French Empire Napoleon III Style Sterling Silver Enam
Located in Firenze, FI
Square table frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with edges in French Empire Napoleon III style. External cm. 18 x 18, internal c...
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1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid 19th Century French Henri Picard Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid 19th Century French pair of Louis XV gilt bronze candlesticks, made by Henri Picard/Paris: Baluster shaped stem standing on a broad round base decorated with curled cartouches,...
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1850s French Louis XV Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects for Sale: Find Vases, Bowls, Boxes and Clocks on 1stDibs

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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