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Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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
Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century
Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

$2,536

Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Napolean III period mantel chimney clock with a mark on the letterhead of the mechanism «horlogerie suisse 23 Rue d'Alsace Lorraine Toulouse» in French Rococo Revival style. Mech...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Pewter

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

$435

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box, hand-crafted of walnut and burl veneers with ebonized trim. Fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay medallion on lid, perfect for monog...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century
Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

$2,613

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Napoleon III gilded ormolu and Limoges enamel jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The hinged lid having a beautiful finely painted miniature Limoges en...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

$850

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Hardwood, Porcelain

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870 A rare and unusual Napoleon III patinated bronze and ormolu crown from France, circa 1870. This distinctive work fea...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

$521,040Sale Price|20% Off

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of palatial / monumental size! "The Marie Antoinette Jewelry...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany & Elm, Circa 1875-1890
19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany & Elm, Circa 1875-1890

19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany & Elm, Circa 1875-1890

$1,800

19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière, Mahogany & Elm, Circa 1875-1890

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière, or cache pot, made of mahogany with burl of elm veneer, various wood inlay and ebonzied trim. Bronze-mounted with two handles...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Zinc

Exquisite Napoleon III French Ormolu Figural Basket Centerpiece, Circa 1880
Exquisite Napoleon III French Ormolu Figural Basket Centerpiece, Circa 1880

Exquisite Napoleon III French Ormolu Figural Basket Centerpiece, Circa 1880

$52,600

Exquisite Napoleon III French Ormolu Figural Basket Centerpiece, Circa 1880

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exquisite Napoleon III French ormolu figural basket centerpiece, Circa 1880, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley. Depicting four mercury-gilded bronze ormolu cherubs holding a basket, the base with trophies and scrolling. This monumental centerpiece...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870

$15,700

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870

By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin. An exceptional qualit...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

$950

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond-shaped, rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in the stained mahogany...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839
Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

$918

Antique Napoléon III. Inkwell from Bronze and Porcelain, Paris, France, 1839

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional antique Inkwell with rich bronze ornaments and three porcelain vessels. The ink jars are painted in a beautiful rich green and embellished with gold colour. France, 1839. On the lid is written "ENCRIER BOUQUET" "MEDAILLE D´ARGENT...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock

$21,095

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock having a quality bombe shaped case finely inlaid with boulle marquetry work of cut brass arabesque and enrich...

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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Lyre-Shaped Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Lyre-Shaped Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Lyre-Shaped Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$9,188

Lyre-Shaped Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A 19th century Napoleon III period Lyre-shaped clock in white marble and gilt bronze in the Louis XVI style. H: 59cm, W: 28cm, D: 20cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Diana Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Diana Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Diana Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

$16,480Sale Price|24% Off

Diana Bronze Sculpture by Edouard Drouot, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

By Edouard Drouot, Vrai Bronze B.D.

Located in Lisbon, PT

A 19th-century tabletop bronze sculpture of the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana, captured mid-motion by the celebrated French artist Edouard Drouot. This patinated bronze figurine...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ by Clesinger and Barbedienne, 15" High
A Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ by Clesinger and Barbedienne, 15" High

A Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ by Clesinger and Barbedienne, 15" High

$15,700

A Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ by Clesinger and Barbedienne, 15" High

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A French Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Circa 1858, Signed J. Clesinger, Rome 1858 & F. Barbedienne Fondeur This French bronze bust of Jesus Christ, crafted circa 1858, stan...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Magnificent Pair of Napoleon III Period Porcelain Covered Vases/ 19th Century.
Magnificent Pair of Napoleon III Period Porcelain Covered Vases/ 19th Century.

Magnificent Pair of Napoleon III Period Porcelain Covered Vases/ 19th Century.

$7,900 / set

Magnificent Pair of Napoleon III Period Porcelain Covered Vases/ 19th Century.

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This magnificent pair of antique covered vases, dating back to the 19th century during the Napoleon III period, showcases the elegance and artistry characteristic of this iconic era....

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Table box with mechanical musical movement by Swiss company Reuge S.A Salimbeni
Table box with mechanical musical movement by Swiss company Reuge S.A Salimbeni

Table box with mechanical musical movement by Swiss company Reuge S.A Salimbeni

$42,408

Table box with mechanical musical movement by Swiss company Reuge S.A Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large oval table box with mechanical musical movement by the Swiss company Reuge S.A. in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché and on fine ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bleu Turquin Marble Three Piece-Clock Garniture
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bleu Turquin Marble Three Piece-Clock Garniture

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bleu Turquin Marble Three Piece-Clock Garniture

$66,023

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bleu Turquin Marble Three Piece-Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine and Large Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bleu Turquin Marble Three Piece-Clock Garniture. Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of seven-light candelabra. The clock modelled...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Valentine Manufacture, Elegant pair of Vases, France, circa 1860
Valentine Manufacture, Elegant pair of Vases, France, circa 1860

Valentine Manufacture, Elegant pair of Vases, France, circa 1860

$10,366 / set

Valentine Manufacture, Elegant pair of Vases, France, circa 1860

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of baluster-shaped vases in hard-paste porcelain, resting on a molded circular foot and flaring toward a neck with a flat rim highlighted by a gilt line. Each vase is fitted wit...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase by Porcelaine de Paris, Rococo Style
19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase by Porcelaine de Paris, Rococo Style

19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase by Porcelaine de Paris, Rococo Style

$540

19th Century Paris Porcelain Vase by Porcelaine de Paris, Rococo Style

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This very pretty Paris porcelain vase dates from the 19th century, and features a beautiful enamelled floral design of wildflowers, surrounded by rococo style moulding embellished wi...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Museal Tahan-Paris Perfume Box, Herringbone Pattern Veneer and Crystal Bottles
Museal Tahan-Paris Perfume Box, Herringbone Pattern Veneer and Crystal Bottles

Museal Tahan-Paris Perfume Box, Herringbone Pattern Veneer and Crystal Bottles

$4,005

Museal Tahan-Paris Perfume Box, Herringbone Pattern Veneer and Crystal Bottles

By Tahan Paris

Located in Bochum, NRW

Highly Collectible Perfume Casket, Napoleon III Period (pre-1882), with Expertise. A rectangular perfume box veneered in rare wood, featuring a finely executed herringbone pattern. T...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

$1,800

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Inkwell from France, C. 1840

Located in Dallas, TX

This piece of nineteenth-century French elegance is sure to be the envy of any collector. The Napoleon III gilt bronze inkwell is a prized find, crafted in circa 1840 France with int...

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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era

$2,179 / set

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era

By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III

Located in Bochum, NRW

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its stand, Napoleon III Era. This is a good-sized French mantel clock dating from around 1880. It has a waisted case with applied brass decoration and brass and tortoiseshell-style inlaid panels. The white enameled dial has fancy pierced brass hands and a beaded bezel. It is hand-painted with Arab numerals and decorated with garlands of flowers and leaves. The clock has a center window showing the pendulum shaped like a fairy. It drives the movement that seems to strike the hours and halves on a bell. This gorgeous antique cartel clock...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$2,591

Sèvres Porcelain Box, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain box, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Box, Sèvres porcelain box, gilt brass mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 7 cm, W: 15 cm, D: 10 cm Co...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

$124,900

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell, circa 1875. A truly exceptional and jewel like quality inkwell encrier, made with the finest ormolu, mounted on bloodstone. A true collectors and one of a kind piece. Revival of the ancient régime in the late 19th century was paramount to the French furniture and bronze casting firms of the Belle Epoque. Imitation in the highest regard and replication of those tastes and styles was prevalent throughout the Paris Faubourg, where the most talented bronziers and ébénistes established their workshops. The present inkwell encrier recalls the late 18th century's obsession with hardstones - a taste expounded above all by the duc d'Aumont and, subsequently Marie-Antoinette. Such hardstone-mounted pieces, reminiscent of Renaissance schatzkammer objects, enjoyed a revived popularity at the end of the 18th century through the impetus of both the marchands-mercier and, more importantly, the hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, where the duc d'Aumont himself established a workshop in 1770 specializing in the cutting and polishing of precious hardstones. This exceptional inkwell encrier, sumptuously-mounted with finely chased gilt-bronzes, incorporates a highly-prized material such as bloodstone. Sometimes called the Sunstone, the meaning of Bloodstone comes entangled in fascinating history. The Ancient Greeks held the Bloodstone as a gem with glorious powers. They referred to it as Heliotrope, which directly translates to Sunstone. It was believed to have heavenly healing powers gifted by the gods and most certainly when it came to healing all things related to the blood. Even as we move forward into the Middle Ages, the Bloodstone takes another mystical story under its wing. It was believed to be formed from Christ's blood. It was said that during the Crucifixion, a few red spots of his blood dripped...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy
French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy

French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy

$8,940

French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Single Tea Caddy Compartment From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to bring to market this Antique French Boulle Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy o...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

A Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ by Clesinger and Barbedienne, 12" High
A Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ by Clesinger and Barbedienne, 12" High

A Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ by Clesinger and Barbedienne, 12" High

$11,800

A Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ by Clesinger and Barbedienne, 12" High

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A French Patinated Bronze Bust of Jesus Christ, Circa 1858, Signed J. Clesinger, Rome 1858 & F. Barbedienne Fondeur This French bronze bust of Jesus Christ, crafted circa 1858, stan...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

$2,007Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890. Set of a clock and two pedestals. Mercury pendulum The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass

Pair of French Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Vases for the Orientalist Market
Pair of French Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Vases for the Orientalist Market

Pair of French Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Vases for the Orientalist Market

$9,500 / set

Pair of French Paris Porcelain Hand Painted Vases for the Orientalist Market

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of French Paris porcelain hand painted Vases for the orientalist market, circa 1870. Each vase is beautifully hand painted with scenes of Sultan and Sultana, and the tops a...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Woven Gilt Bronze Handled Basket, Weave Table Box
Napoleon III Woven Gilt Bronze Handled Basket, Weave Table Box

Napoleon III Woven Gilt Bronze Handled Basket, Weave Table Box

$380Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Woven Gilt Bronze Handled Basket, Weave Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III woven gilt bronze handled basket -weave table box France, circa 1875 A whimsical, yet intricately woven of a handled basket weave table ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

$883

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is decor...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Jardinière or Cachepot
19th Century French Napoleon III Jardinière or Cachepot

19th Century French Napoleon III Jardinière or Cachepot

$2,000

19th Century French Napoleon III Jardinière or Cachepot

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with inlaid veneers of mahogany and exotic woods, in a lattice pattern. Bronze mounted with two handles, gallery and trim...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Zinc

Paris Porcelain, Floral Bowl with Tritons, France, circa 1870
Paris Porcelain, Floral Bowl with Tritons, France, circa 1870

Paris Porcelain, Floral Bowl with Tritons, France, circa 1870

$8,010

Paris Porcelain, Floral Bowl with Tritons, France, circa 1870

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful polychrome porcelain bowl with a turquoise ground inspired by Sèvres “celestial blue,” enriched with a gilt decoration of scattered lozenge motifs dotted with small flowers...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French Porcelain Centerpiece or Bowl
Antique French Porcelain Centerpiece or Bowl

Antique French Porcelain Centerpiece or Bowl

$5,950

Antique French Porcelain Centerpiece or Bowl

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty 19th century French porcelain centerpiece decorated in blue, white and gold, having an extravagant composition with cherubs and mythological cats joined by a brass chain around...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880
Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880

Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880

$1,295

Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end antique crystal vase made by Baccarat. The vase in green opaline and gold net decorated with a snake in white and gold encircling the neck. Dimensions...

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1810s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock
Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock

Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock

$940

Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Era French wall clock by Sarda Besancon. Features an oviform with serpentine ebonized wood and a glass face. The beautiful clock face is enameled porcel...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Glass, Hardwood

Contenot, Joan Of Arc, Signed Bronze, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Contenot, Joan Of Arc, Signed Bronze, Late 19th-early 20th Century

Contenot, Joan Of Arc, Signed Bronze, Late 19th-early 20th Century

$2,568

Contenot, Joan Of Arc, Signed Bronze, Late 19th-early 20th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Patinated bronze sculpture representing Joan of Arc in armor, brandishing her sword Sculpture signed Contenot on the base (Henri Daniel) Joan is a young French woman of peasant...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Revival Ormolu and Crystal Candelabra
Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Revival Ormolu and Crystal Candelabra

Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Revival Ormolu and Crystal Candelabra

$14,500 / set

Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Revival Ormolu and Crystal Candelabra

By Baccarat

Located in Chicago, IL

An imposing and finely crafted pair of mid-19th-century French girandoles in the Louis XVI Revival style, each modeled as a standing classical caryatid in richly gilded bronze, suppo...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Bronze Candelabra, Mercury Gilded, Circa 1860
Pair of Antique French Bronze Candelabra, Mercury Gilded, Circa 1860

Pair of Antique French Bronze Candelabra, Mercury Gilded, Circa 1860

$11,780 / set

Pair of Antique French Bronze Candelabra, Mercury Gilded, Circa 1860

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of three-flame candelabra Cast bronze, chiselled and mercury gilded France, third quarter of the nineteenth century Height 14.96 in (38 cm) X 12.59 (32 cm) Weight 11.46 lb ...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III
French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

$11,347

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Opposing Pair of Boulle Boxes From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to bring to market this pair of opposing French Boulle B...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Box of Sevres
Box of Sevres

Box of Sevres

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Box of Sevres

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

sevres box circa 1900 perfect state cobalt blue with gold hand painted origin france. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most important and w...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)
19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)

19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)

$1,850

19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)

Located in Berlin, DE

19th Century Bronze Figure of the Greek Poetess Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)/Cast by Susse Frères A 19th century bronze figure of the Greek poetess Sappho, seated on a lo...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

1890 French Antique Napoleon III Signed Baccarat Candelabrum/Candle Holder Large
1890 French Antique Napoleon III Signed Baccarat Candelabrum/Candle Holder Large

1890 French Antique Napoleon III Signed Baccarat Candelabrum/Candle Holder Large

$3,820Sale Price|20% Off

1890 French Antique Napoleon III Signed Baccarat Candelabrum/Candle Holder Large

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Grand Scale c1890's French Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal 3 Light Candelabra. Massive piece! Hand painted floral decor with 24K shades. Floral painted bells. Please look closely at pi...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

$2,500

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

$2,179

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina, surrounded by two finely chi...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish
French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish

$360

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish

By Limoges

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below). Glazed. Measures: 4 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/4" high. Very good antique condition, no cracks or chips. In 1825, François BAIGNOL moved to LA FABRIQUE, on the edge of the Brigueuil forest and founded...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Woman, Stamped by Barbedienne, Napoleon III.
Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Woman, Stamped by Barbedienne, Napoleon III.

Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Woman, Stamped by Barbedienne, Napoleon III.

$3,769

Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Woman, Stamped by Barbedienne, Napoleon III.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bronze sculpture of a seated woman, stamped by Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Bronze sculpture of a seated woman, 19th century, Napoleon III period, Barbedienne fou...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

$1,200

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

An outstanding testament to 19th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional Napoleon III Gutta Percha pen holder was masterfully designed at the end of the 19th Century. The piece was m...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Latex

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie
Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie

$1,495

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large mid nineteenth century marquetry box from the Napoleon III period features a burl thuya wood field surrounded by a concentric border of intricately inlaid ebonized pearwoo...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres

$23,000

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in New York, NY

Unique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel clock C.1870's by Japy Freres This impressive mantel clock in the Napoleon III taste with Sèvres style celeste blue...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

$1,500

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top inlaid with brass and mother of pearl. Brass trim frames the lid and the base. The interior is lined in red silk and is fitted with a collection of 15 sewing tools (two are missing) on a velvet lined tray. The inside of the lid has a mirror surrounded by a tufted border. Working lock and small key. The box contains an old embroidery...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century French Sculpture
19th Century French Sculpture

19th Century French Sculpture

$1,195

19th Century French Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French sculpture features a young drummer, captured in a moment of intense focus and energy. Rendered in rich patinas of bronze, the figure is dressed in historical...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France
Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

$1,358Sale Price|25% Off

Champlevé Enamel Inkwell on Tray, Napoleon III, 19th Century, France

Located in Lisbon, PT

A 19th century French inkwell in Champlevé enamel and bronze, mounted on an integrated tray with pen holders, in the Napoleon III style. This elegant desk accessory showcases the cr...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Three-Piece Clock Garniture
Napoleon III French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Napoleon III French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Three-Piece Clock Garniture

$75,000 / set

Napoleon III French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Houston, TX

Exquisite set by Vincent &Cie Medaille d’ Argent circa 1855 clock works- the Medallion in the center en verso. It is in great working condition with Orig...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

$1,000

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. Paper face w...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Napoleon Iii decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Europa Antiques, and Baccarat. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $167 and tops out at $2,500,000 while the average work can sell for $3,368.

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