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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
Color:  Beige
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
By Henri 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 Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Malachite, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III Period neoclassical style three-piece clock set. French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 58cm, width 47cm, depth 19cm Comprised of a mantel clock and two flanking c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set

Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
A bronze and gilded bronze five-light candelabra, in the Napoleonic Empire style with two-bulb cluster. A Classic lamp with good patina and scale. Ex. Christies Auction...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Ormolu

Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp
Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp

Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp

Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Four-Light Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 19th century gilt-bronze candelabra, each with a tapering reeded stem supporting three foliate cast candle branches and one central branch, raised on lion head and paw, on a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Four-Light Candelabra
Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Four-Light Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Four-Light Candelabra

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Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Four-Branch Figural Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of large 19th century Napoleon III French Gilt Bronze Four-branch Figural Candelabras. One candelabra with surmounted figure of a boy and the other with a figure of a girl. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Four-Branch Figural Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Four-Branch Figural Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Four-Branch Figural Candelabras

H 24 in W 10 in D 9 in
A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock
By J. Pradier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock With A Patinated Bronze Figure of 'Phryné' by James Pradier. France, Circa 1860. Surmounted by a finely cast pa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock
A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock

A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock

H 25.6 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze & Faience Porcelain Table Lamp Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and Faience porcelain three-light candelabra table lamps. The ovoid porcelain urn hand decorated in floral burgundy...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze & Faience Porcelain Table Lamp Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze & Faience Porcelain Table Lamp Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze & Faience Porcelain Table Lamp Candelabras

H 32 in W 12 in D 10.75 in
Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of American parcel-gilt and patinated bronze, twin light candelabras/ table lamps attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co, New York, first quarter of the 20th century. Ea...
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Early 20th Century American Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed

Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed

H 15 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of late 19th century Empire bronze and ormolu candelabra. - Caryatid herm female figures on marble block plinths. - Three ormolu candle arms/cups - Well modeled.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble
Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble

Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble

H 20.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Empire style gilt and burnished bronze candelabra by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, with its marble base, resume the great taste of Napoleon period decoration. Base is characterized by...
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2010s Italian Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

H 28.75 in Dm 10.24 in
Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century gilt and patinated bronze candelabra now as lamps. Figural Baccantes holding torchieres. Empire or Charles X ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

H 31 in W 9 in D 9 in
Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles candelabra
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles candelabra . A Very Exquisite pair of late 19th century Swedish cut-glass crystal Girandole candelabra. Mounted ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Crystal, Metal

Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles candelabra
Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles candelabra

Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles candelabra

H 18 in W 11 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Bronze Candelabras, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of bronze candelabras, France 19th century. The Historicism candelabras have 7 candleholders. They are decorated with rocaille, lattice...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Candelabras, France, 19th Century
Pair of Bronze Candelabras, France, 19th Century

Pair of Bronze Candelabras, France, 19th Century

H 25 in W 13 in D 13 in
Gilt Wrought Iron Foliate Candelabra Table or Floor Lamp, Kögl Gilt, Regency
By Hans Kögl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gilt wrought iron foliate candelabra table or floor lamp. Hollywood Regency, midcentury electrified candelabra with ornate gilt wrought iron leaves and stems.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Gilt Wrought Iron Foliate Candelabra Table or Floor Lamp, Kögl Gilt, Regency
Gilt Wrought Iron Foliate Candelabra Table or Floor Lamp, Kögl Gilt, Regency

Gilt Wrought Iron Foliate Candelabra Table or Floor Lamp, Kögl Gilt, Regency

H 32 in Dm 13 in
Early 1900 Three Piece Garniture Mantel Clock & Pair of Candelabra Rustic Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable and highly decorative handmade clock garniture marked AE. This antique French clock comes with two matching candle holders. This is a rare s...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Early 1900 Three Piece Garniture Mantel Clock & Pair of Candelabra Rustic Design
Early 1900 Three Piece Garniture Mantel Clock & Pair of Candelabra Rustic Design

Early 1900 Three Piece Garniture Mantel Clock & Pair of Candelabra Rustic Design

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H 19 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Philippe Mourey
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Napoleon III French doré bronze mantel clock by Philippe H. Mourey. Fine casting of a braconnièr, or poacher, leaning casually with his rifle and powder horn in a wood...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Onyx, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Philippe Mourey
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Philippe Mourey

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Philippe Mourey

H 11.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
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Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair Of Candle Holders In Porcelain End XIXth Century" A beautiful pair of candlesticks in pink porcelain with painting of characters and gilded decorations with three branches in...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks Late 19th Century
Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks Late 19th Century

Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks Late 19th Century

H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Bohemian Candelabras, 19 Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spectacular pair of Bohemian crystal candelabras, 19th century, emerald color, 4 arms of lights, rich gold decoration.  
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Crystal

Pair of Bohemian Candelabras, 19 Century
Pair of Bohemian Candelabras, 19 Century

Pair of Bohemian Candelabras, 19 Century

H 27.56 in Dm 20.48 in
Candelabra, Bohemia, 19th Century, Engraved Crystal, Hand Painted and Gilded
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candelabra, Bohemia, 19th century, engraved crystal, hand painted and gilded, Napoleon III period. Measures: H 31cm, D 14cm.
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1870s German Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Crystal

Candelabra, Bohemia, 19th Century, Engraved Crystal, Hand Painted and Gilded
Candelabra, Bohemia, 19th Century, Engraved Crystal, Hand Painted and Gilded

Candelabra, Bohemia, 19th Century, Engraved Crystal, Hand Painted and Gilded

H 12.21 in Dm 5.52 in
Pair of Faience Candlesticks, Rouen France
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of 19th century French faience candlesticks with floral decoration, signed on bottom, Rouen.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Faience

Pair of Faience Candlesticks, Rouen France
Pair of Faience Candlesticks, Rouen France

Pair of Faience Candlesticks, Rouen France

H 7 in Dm 3.5 in
Large Pair of 19th Century English Gilt Bronze Candelabra by Thomas Abbott
By Thomas Abbott
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of 19th century English gilt bronze cut-crystal candelabra each stamped 'Abbott' on the underside of the base. Thomas Abbott was a designer, bron...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Crystal, Bronze

Large Pair of 19th Century English Gilt Bronze Candelabra by Thomas Abbott
Large Pair of 19th Century English Gilt Bronze Candelabra by Thomas Abbott

Large Pair of 19th Century English Gilt Bronze Candelabra by Thomas Abbott

H 30.32 in Dm 16.15 in
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of 19th century gilt-bronze candelabras or candle holders, each with six detachable candle nozzles raised by alternating foliated arms, the tapering stem mounted with lion heads and surmounted by a flaming urn, on circular bases cast with foliage. An attractive pair of golden candelabras...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabras

H 22.84 in Dm 12.21 in
French Onyx and Enamel Clock and Candelabra Set of the Napoleon III Period
Located in London, GB
A French Clock Garniture of the Napoleon III Period By ‘La Compagnie des Marbres et Onyx d’Algerie’ Constructed in onyx, gilt bronze and decorated with champlevé enamel, and comprising the clock, and matching candelabra; the clock, of rectangular form in onyx, rises from lions paw feet, the balloon shaped cased dressed with gilt bronze laurel ribband mounts and a cameo portrait of a young lady clad a la Renaissance; the circular dial having the hours in Roman numerals, and signed by the maker, ‘La Compagnie des Marbres et Onyx d’Algerie, B des Italiens 24 Paris’ and enclosing the key apertures for the time and hourly bell striking movements, itself stamped by the maker, Japy Freres de Paris; atop, a baluster urn on stand: the candelabras carrying four shaped branches, and set with champleve enamels...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Candle Holders

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

French Onyx and Enamel Clock and Candelabra Set of the Napoleon III Period
French Onyx and Enamel Clock and Candelabra Set of the Napoleon III Period

French Onyx and Enamel Clock and Candelabra Set of the Napoleon III Period

H 18 in W 12 in D 6 in

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Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Christofle, and Maison Millet. 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 candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $561 and tops out at $46,755 while the average work can sell for $2,480.

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