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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
Pair of French Napoleon III Period Walnut, Bronze, & Brass Jardinieres
Pair of French Napoleon III Period Walnut, Bronze, & Brass Jardinieres

Pair of French Napoleon III Period Walnut, Bronze, & Brass Jardinieres

$1,200 / set

Pair of French Napoleon III Period Walnut, Bronze, & Brass Jardinieres

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of French Napoleon III period Walnut, Bronze & Brass Jardinieres. Circular form. Burl walnut. Bronze galleries of double s-scrolls with acanthus leaves, female bust cartouche mo...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Tin

Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils
Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils

Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils

$48,389 / set

Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils

By Denière Et Picard

Located in London, GB

Antique eclectic style gilt bronze clock set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils French, late 19th century Dimensions: Clock height 78cm, width 36cm, depth 24cm, candelabra height ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Antique Bronze Sculpture, Wounded Lioness, late 19th century, Charles Valton.
Antique Bronze Sculpture, Wounded Lioness, late 19th century, Charles Valton.

Antique Bronze Sculpture, Wounded Lioness, late 19th century, Charles Valton.

$3,588

Antique Bronze Sculpture, Wounded Lioness, late 19th century, Charles Valton.

Located in Breganze, VI

The Antique Sculpture proposed here was made of Bronze metal, and represents a Wounded Lioness. The 19th-century work has its original Patina. Epoch late 1800s or early 1900s. The ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray
19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray

19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray

$575

19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

French hand painted toleware tray of the Napoleon the III era, circa 1850's. The hand-painted French metal tray is decorated with flowers and leaves o...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche

$556Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche France, circa 1870s An exquisite Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche from France, circa the 1870s. This...

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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870
E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870

E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870

$16,150

E Cornu & G. Viot et Cie, Orientalist Planter, France, circa 1870

By Eugène Cornu

Located in PARIS, FR

Fine Orientalist planter of rectangular form in Algerian onyx and finely chiselled and gilded bronze. The upper section, shaped in an arabesque profile, is accentuated by a frieze of...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Hunting Motifs
19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Hunting Motifs

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Hunting Motifs

$3,750

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Hunting Motifs

Located in Chicago, IL

This circa 1850 French mantel clock showcases a stunning figurative design made from cast gilt bronze. It depicts a hunter with a rabbit slung over the top curve of the clock case. T...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Table box oval 925 Silver Enamel handpainted miniature and paillons Salimbeni
Table box oval 925 Silver Enamel handpainted miniature and paillons Salimbeni

Table box oval 925 Silver Enamel handpainted miniature and paillons Salimbeni

$8,063

Table box oval 925 Silver Enamel handpainted miniature and paillons Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with pure gold “paillons” on the upper circle, fine fired enamel miniature with an image of a “landscape wi...

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Saint Louis Encased Overlay Upright Bouquet
Saint Louis Encased Overlay Upright Bouquet

Saint Louis Encased Overlay Upright Bouquet

$6,912

Saint Louis Encased Overlay Upright Bouquet

By Saint Louis

Located in Steyning, West sussex

Saint Louis encased overlay upright bouquet.

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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Glass

19th C. French Louis XVI Patinated And Ormolu Bronze Clock Set By Millard Paris
19th C. French Louis XVI Patinated And Ormolu Bronze Clock Set By Millard Paris

19th C. French Louis XVI Patinated And Ormolu Bronze Clock Set By Millard Paris

$23,495 / set

19th C. French Louis XVI Patinated And Ormolu Bronze Clock Set By Millard Paris

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

There are clock sets that politely sit on a mantel, minding their own business… and then there are clock sets that move in like French aristocracy—three pieces, full entourage, and a...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns
19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns

$2,300

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

19th Century French Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter

$2,200

19th Century French Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century French Napoleon III marquetry jardinière with inlaid veneers of burled walnut and mahogany. Bronze-mounted with two handles, gallery and bead trim. Zinc liner. Al...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Zinc

Alabaster Monkey Sculpture, End 19th C
Alabaster Monkey Sculpture, End 19th C

Alabaster Monkey Sculpture, End 19th C

$2,700

Alabaster Monkey Sculpture, End 19th C

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Alabaster Sculpture, France, Late 19th Century – Monkey Smoking a Pipe. This delightful French alabaster sculpture, created at the end of the 19th century, depicts a monkey leisurely smoking a pipe. The sculpture is crafted in alabaster, with intricately detailed features that capture the playful yet thoughtful expression of the monkey. Notably, the eyes are made of glass, adding a unique touch of realism to the piece. Dimensions: Height: 9.8" (25 cm), Width: 6.7" (17 cm), Depth: 4.4" (11.2 cm). The sculpture is in good condition, with only slight scratches and small chips on the base, which are consistent with age. A whimsical and charming example of late 19th-century French sculpture, this piece would make an intriguing addition to any collection of animal-themed art or antique stone...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi
Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi

$1,200 / set

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases signed Choisy Le Roi. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the end of 19th century, they produced very hi...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Ceramic

19th Century French Bronze Statuette of Napoleon Bonaparte
19th Century French Bronze Statuette of Napoleon Bonaparte

19th Century French Bronze Statuette of Napoleon Bonaparte

$1,795

19th Century French Bronze Statuette of Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely detailed 19th-century French bronze statuette captures the iconic figure of Napoleon Bonaparte in a classic, authoritative pose. The sculpture depicts Napoleon standing w...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

$1,244Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French gilded bronze mantel clock with putti cherub on the top of the clock late 19th century circa 1890. Set of a clock and two amphora...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Picture Frame Silver Enamel Red on guilloche convex shaped upper side Salimbeni
Picture Frame Silver Enamel Red on guilloche convex shaped upper side Salimbeni

Picture Frame Silver Enamel Red on guilloche convex shaped upper side Salimbeni

$9,395

Picture Frame Silver Enamel Red on guilloche convex shaped upper side Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular frame with a convex shaped upper side in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver and translucent fired enamel on guilloché, with external and internal borders in the French ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni
Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni

Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni

$42,171

Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large hexagonal table box with clock on the lid, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand-painted fire enamel like lapis lazuli stone, with engravings and decorations hand-e...

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1980s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Napoleon III Letter Rack with Lacquered Panels and Bronze Mounts
19th Century Napoleon III Letter Rack with Lacquered Panels and Bronze Mounts

19th Century Napoleon III Letter Rack with Lacquered Panels and Bronze Mounts

$957

19th Century Napoleon III Letter Rack with Lacquered Panels and Bronze Mounts

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful 19th century letter rack from the French Napoleon III period. The letter rack is made of bronze with wooden panels. The wooden panels are decorated with red traditional lac...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

$2,751

A Arson, Terrier Hunting Dogs, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

By Alphonse Alexandre Arson

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Group of hunting dogs in front of a terrier: bronze sculpture with brown patina signed Arson Alphonse Alexandre Arson (1822-1895) is a French animal sculptor, with birds as his favo...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

G. Gueyton (French 1841-1919) Finely Cast Bronze Figure of Jester Holding Doll
G. Gueyton (French 1841-1919) Finely Cast Bronze Figure of Jester Holding Doll

G. Gueyton (French 1841-1919) Finely Cast Bronze Figure of Jester Holding Doll

$2,280Sale Price|40% Off

G. Gueyton (French 1841-1919) Finely Cast Bronze Figure of Jester Holding Doll

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptionally well-cast bronze sculpture with brown patina depicting a harlequin holding a doll, the elaborately dressed figure with an expressive face and imposing posture restin...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze Statue, Young Boy Fishing
Bronze Statue, Young Boy Fishing

Bronze Statue, Young Boy Fishing

$717

Bronze Statue, Young Boy Fishing

Located in Beaune, FR

Bronze with brown patina representing a young barefoot boy in the water engaged in fishing. Good condition, circa 1950.

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20th Century European Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French, Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, C. 1880
French, Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, C. 1880

French, Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, C. 1880

$1,800Sale Price / set|38% Off

French, Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, C. 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

An outstanding Antique French Napoleon III three piece bronze and marble clock garniture set, c. 1880, with a bronze surmount of a putto playing a bagpipe, over a drum clock...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Picture Frame Oval Ruby Red enamel and hand-carved Salimbeni
Picture Frame Oval Ruby Red enamel and hand-carved Salimbeni

Picture Frame Oval Ruby Red enamel and hand-carved Salimbeni

$3,079

Picture Frame Oval Ruby Red enamel and hand-carved Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent ruby red fired enamel on guilloché and with ornaments in the French Empire Napoleon III style. External size...

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1980s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 20th Century Carriage Clock With Deer And Candlesticks In Gilt Bronze
Early 20th Century Carriage Clock With Deer And Candlesticks In Gilt Bronze

Early 20th Century Carriage Clock With Deer And Candlesticks In Gilt Bronze

$1,995

Early 20th Century Carriage Clock With Deer And Candlesticks In Gilt Bronze

Located in BÉTERA, ES

An elegant carriage clock set with complementary candlesticks, known as a "garniture," is characteristic of the Napoleon III or Second Empire style of France, circa early 20th centur...

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1940s French Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

A Catchall – France - Napoleon III Era
A Catchall – France - Napoleon III Era

A Catchall – France - Napoleon III Era

$538

A Catchall – France - Napoleon III Era

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A superb boiled cardboard catchall from the Napoleon III era. Its refined shape, adorned with delicate golden tile motifs on a black background, perfectly embodies the elegance of th...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Other

19th Century French Painted Porcelain Vase Royal Cobalt Blue, Nast Manufactory
19th Century French Painted Porcelain Vase Royal Cobalt Blue, Nast Manufactory

19th Century French Painted Porcelain Vase Royal Cobalt Blue, Nast Manufactory

$2,575

19th Century French Painted Porcelain Vase Royal Cobalt Blue, Nast Manufactory

By Nast

Located in Lisbon, PT

This exquisite 19th century French porcelain vase features a striking royal cobalt blue glaze and a hand-painted pink dress motif. Attributed to the Nast manufactory, this unique pie...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

P J Mêne, Greyhound And King Charles, Signed Bronze, 19th Century
P J Mêne, Greyhound And King Charles, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

P J Mêne, Greyhound And King Charles, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

$1,555

P J Mêne, Greyhound And King Charles, Signed Bronze, 19th Century

By P.J. Mêne

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Greyhound and King Charles, bronze with brown patina signed PJ Mêne A prolific artist, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879) distinguished himself as one of the leading French animal sculpt...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Eagle Sculpture Signed Rousseau C. 1870
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Eagle Sculpture Signed Rousseau C. 1870

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Eagle Sculpture Signed Rousseau C. 1870

$1,250

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Eagle Sculpture Signed Rousseau C. 1870

By ROUSSEAU

Located in Atlanta, GA

An animated, gilt bronze eagle arrests the moment of takeoff: shoulders thrust forward, primaries flared, and the head canted to the left with the beak parted in a cry. The compositi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Signed Bronze Statue of a Nymph set on a Rouge marble gilt bronze clock base
A Signed Bronze Statue of a Nymph set on a Rouge marble gilt bronze clock base

A Signed Bronze Statue of a Nymph set on a Rouge marble gilt bronze clock base

$12,500 / set

A Signed Bronze Statue of a Nymph set on a Rouge marble gilt bronze clock base

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A figurative patinated bronze statue with a stepped griottte marble base paired with a griotte marble and gilt bronze clock base. Both the statue and the clock date from the Fr...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of Covered Vases in Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Pair of Covered Vases in Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Pair of Covered Vases in Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

$8,972 / set

Pair of Covered Vases in Sèvres Porcelain, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of covered vases in Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Pair of covered vases, 19th century, Napoleon III period, Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze. Dimensions...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Iron Candle Sticks
Pair of Antique French Iron Candle Sticks

Pair of Antique French Iron Candle Sticks

$2,850 / set

Pair of Antique French Iron Candle Sticks

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout pair of 19th century French hand wrought iron candle sticks each with two candle holders attached to a twisted center post on three cabriole legs.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni
Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni

$6,627

Table Box floral miniature fire-enameled on guilloche vertical stripes Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine fired enamelled miniature with hand-painted floral ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Petite French 1860s Napoleon III Period Crystal Toiletry Bottle with Silver Neck
Petite French 1860s Napoleon III Period Crystal Toiletry Bottle with Silver Neck

Petite French 1860s Napoleon III Period Crystal Toiletry Bottle with Silver Neck

$450

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 Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Silver

Pair Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King & Laughing Revolutionary, After Carpeaux
Pair Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King & Laughing Revolutionary, After Carpeaux

Pair Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King & Laughing Revolutionary, After Carpeaux

$3,800 / set

Pair Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King & Laughing Revolutionary, After Carpeaux

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Allegorical Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King and the Laughing Revolutionary," After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, France, Late 19th–Early 20th Century A profoundly expressive and allegorically charged pair of patinated bronze busts, each mounted on veined pink marble plinths...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles
Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles

$2,200

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe & Pair of Bottles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe comprising of a plate, carafe and glass, with finely chiseled ormolu fittings. Additionally, a pair of matching bottles with faceted crystal stoppers...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Very Fine and Elegant Fire, Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Romantic Taste
Very Fine and Elegant Fire, Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Romantic Taste

Very Fine and Elegant Fire, Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Romantic Taste

$4,665

Very Fine and Elegant Fire, Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Romantic Taste

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very fine and elegant fire, gilt bronze mantle clock in the romantic taste, the base resting on scroll feet connected with leafy volutes centered by a female mask under a decorated...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

$717

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful antique wooden game box from the French Napoleon III period. The wood is inlaid with a brass emblem and brass piping, this gold color contr...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

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

19th Century French Napoleon III Jardinière or Cachepot

$1,950

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 maple and mahogany. Bronze-mounted with two handles, gallery and trim. Original zinc liner may not...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Zinc

Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era
Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era

Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era

$466

Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A superb boiled cardboard catchall or fruit bowl from the Napoleon III era. Its refined scallop shell shape, adorned with delicate golden tile motifs on a black background, perfectly...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Other

French Empire Brass Candle Sconce Pair with Swan Motif, 1820s
French Empire Brass Candle Sconce Pair with Swan Motif, 1820s

French Empire Brass Candle Sconce Pair with Swan Motif, 1820s

$3,250Sale Price / set|50% Off

French Empire Brass Candle Sconce Pair with Swan Motif, 1820s

Located in Savannah, GA

French Empire three light brass candle sconce pair with swan motif, circa 1820s . Features include incredible detail and great old patina. See measurements below.

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Napoleon III Period French Bronze Wall Sconce of Classical Female Figure
Large Napoleon III Period French Bronze Wall Sconce of Classical Female Figure

Large Napoleon III Period French Bronze Wall Sconce of Classical Female Figure

$995

Large Napoleon III Period French Bronze Wall Sconce of Classical Female Figure

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This Napoleon III period bronze sconce features a classical female figure standing atop curling acanthus and flowers. Two candle arms extend from the floral base. The unusual large s...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Pair of Petite Gilt Brass Mounted Glass Vases
French Napoleon III Pair of Petite Gilt Brass Mounted Glass Vases

French Napoleon III Pair of Petite Gilt Brass Mounted Glass Vases

$950 / set

French Napoleon III Pair of Petite Gilt Brass Mounted Glass Vases

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This refined pair of French vases, dating to the Napoleon III period in the late 19th century, combines elegant proportions with delicate ornamental work. Each vase features a clear,...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Photo Frame Oval with Two-color Translucent strips Enamel Fired Salimbeni
Photo Frame Oval with Two-color Translucent strips Enamel Fired Salimbeni

Photo Frame Oval with Two-color Translucent strips Enamel Fired Salimbeni

$3,414

Photo Frame Oval with Two-color Translucent strips Enamel Fired Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, 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 Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni
Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni

$6,627

Table Box pure gold paillons and fired enamel miniature Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fire enamels, with pure gold “paillons” on the upper circle, fine fire enamelled miniature hand painted by the painter Br...

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair Of Mercury Eglomisé Glass Vases, 19th century
Pair Of Mercury Eglomisé Glass Vases, 19th century

Pair Of Mercury Eglomisé Glass Vases, 19th century

$562 / set

Pair Of Mercury Eglomisé Glass Vases, 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

A pair of mercury glass églomisé vases with their old patina in good condition. Height each 19.5 cm, diameter from the top 10.5 cm.

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19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

French Painted Terracotta Wicker Basket Vase with Cherub Swinging from Roses
French Painted Terracotta Wicker Basket Vase with Cherub Swinging from Roses

French Painted Terracotta Wicker Basket Vase with Cherub Swinging from Roses

$795

French Painted Terracotta Wicker Basket Vase with Cherub Swinging from Roses

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French painted terracotta wicker inspired vase from the mid-19th century, with cherub and flowers. Crafted in France during the third quarter of the 19th century, this painted terr...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Antique French Clock Face, Painted Wood, Napoleon III, Circa 1890
Antique French Clock Face, Painted Wood, Napoleon III, Circa 1890

Antique French Clock Face, Painted Wood, Napoleon III, Circa 1890

$6,800

Antique French Clock Face, Painted Wood, Napoleon III, Circa 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This impressive round antique French clock face dates to the Napoleon III period, circa 1890, and is a rare surviving example of 19th-century French craftsmanship. Beautifully hand-c...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

$1,100Sale Price / set|50% Off

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French clock named "The hour will ring" (visible inscription) signed by the sculptor Lorenzo Vergnano with stamp and number 553 on the back. It represents a building p...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Opaline Vases
Pair of 19th Century Opaline Vases

Pair of 19th Century Opaline Vases

$1,295 / set

Pair of 19th Century Opaline Vases

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of cylindrical opaline glass vases from France with lovely borders of a warm rust coloring surrounding lovely hand painted pansies and leaves on the front of the vases. There is...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene
French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene

French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene

$9,950

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 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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