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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
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

Picture frame squared Green Enamel oval portrait Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Picture frame squared Green Enamel oval portrait Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Picture frame squared Green Enamel oval portrait Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$3,514

Picture frame squared Green Enamel oval portrait Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square external photo frame for oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and oval border ornament in French Empire Napoleon III s...

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1980s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Napoleon III Frame In Wood And Gilded Stucco
Large Napoleon III Frame In Wood And Gilded Stucco

Large Napoleon III Frame In Wood And Gilded Stucco

$2,333

Large Napoleon III Frame In Wood And Gilded Stucco

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large Napoleon III frame in wood and gilded stucco with rich and generous decoration of foliage and flowers. Very thick and solid. French work from the second half of the 19t...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Stucco, Wood

French Sèvres Amphore by Château des Tuileries, 19th Century
French Sèvres Amphore by Château des Tuileries, 19th Century

French Sèvres Amphore by Château des Tuileries, 19th Century

$9,094

French Sèvres Amphore by Château des Tuileries, 19th Century

By Chateau des Tuileries

Located in Lisbon, PT

This Sevres vase from the 19th century features a delicate light blue porcelain body adorned with beautifully etched friezes and foliages. The golden painting adds a touch of elega...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase By Manufature Nationale Sèvres, 19th Century
Large Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase By Manufature Nationale Sèvres, 19th Century

Large Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase By Manufature Nationale Sèvres, 19th Century

$14,501

Large Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase By Manufature Nationale Sèvres, 19th Century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Lisbon, PT

A cobalt blue porcelain mounted ormolu vase from Sèvres with gilded bronze stands, decorated with Rococo gold enamel florals and polychrome floral swirls, gallant decoration in the c...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass, 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

$7,883

Table box oval 925 Silver Enamel handpainted miniature and paillons Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, 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

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Belgian Black Marble, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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.

$8,751 / 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

Italian Napoleon III Style Pedestal Clock with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry Inlay
Italian Napoleon III Style Pedestal Clock with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry Inlay

Italian Napoleon III Style Pedestal Clock with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry Inlay

$6,359

Italian Napoleon III Style Pedestal Clock with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry Inlay

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

A striking Italian pedestal clock in the Napoleon III style, crafted around the turn of the 20th century. The piece features a tall, elegant form with a richly decorated case, combin...

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Early 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Covered Vases, Napoleon III Period.
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Covered Vases, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Covered Vases, Napoleon III Period.

$8,867 / set

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Covered Vases, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A pair of Sèvres gilt and painted porcelain covered vases with a twisted design, gilt bronze mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 58cm, D: 17cm Contact us befor...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases, 19th Century, Jean Nast
Pair Of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases, 19th Century, Jean Nast

Pair Of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases, 19th Century, Jean Nast

$5,024 / set

Pair Of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases, 19th Century, Jean Nast

By Nast

Located in Lisbon, PT

A pair of 19th century French porcelain vases features a striking royal cobalt blue glaze and a hand-painted yellow dress motif. Attributed to the Nast manufactory. A must-have fo...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Of 19th-century Napoleon III-era Bronze Vases In The Orientalist Style.
Pair Of 19th-century Napoleon III-era Bronze Vases In The Orientalist Style.

Pair Of 19th-century Napoleon III-era Bronze Vases In The Orientalist Style.

$3,733

Pair Of 19th-century Napoleon III-era Bronze Vases In The Orientalist Style.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of 19th-century Napoleon III-era bronze vases in the Orientalist style. Pair of bronze vases in the Orientalist style, 19th century, Napoleon III era, patinated bronze. H: 38 c...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal
Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal

$758

Napoleon III Style French Inkwell Made of Wood, Brass and Crystal

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Orig...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Brass

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

Pair of 19th Century French Opaline Vases

$1,295 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Opaline Vases

Located in High Point, NC

19th century pair of French opaline glass vases with very interesting molded tops. The vases have hand painted decorations of florals. Unique...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Glass

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box
19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box

$1,650

19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Napoleon III precious wood and marquetry Inlaid and ebonized box. Hinged box top features a central motif of fauna and flowers. Inner box is lined with blue satin padded...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger
19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger

19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger

$1,850

19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French porcelain Allegorical charger. Stunning 19th century French hand decorated, artist-signed allegorical porcelain charger. This b...

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Faience

3 Gilded And Chiseled Bronze Wall Sconces From The 20th Century, Napoleon III.
3 Gilded And Chiseled Bronze Wall Sconces From The 20th Century, Napoleon III.

3 Gilded And Chiseled Bronze Wall Sconces From The 20th Century, Napoleon III.

$3,850 / set

3 Gilded And Chiseled Bronze Wall Sconces From The 20th Century, Napoleon III.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 3 gilded and chiseled bronze wall sconces from the 20th century, Napoleon III style. Set of 3 wall sconces, Napoleon III style, 20th century, gilded and chiseled bronze. H: 3...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Cornets, Baccarat Crystal Vases, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III-era.
Cornets, Baccarat Crystal Vases, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III-era.

Cornets, Baccarat Crystal Vases, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III-era.

$4,900 / set

Cornets, Baccarat Crystal Vases, Gilded Bronze, 19th Century, Napoleon III-era.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cornets, Baccarat crystal vases and gilded bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Baccarat crystal vases, gilded bronze and crystal cornets, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Jean Nast Napoleon III Porcelain Vase, 19th Century
Jean Nast Napoleon III Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

Jean Nast Napoleon III Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

$2,210Sale Price|30% Off

Jean Nast Napoleon III Porcelain Vase, 19th Century

By Nast

Located in Lisbon, PT

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

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of « Rams » Perfume Burners attr. to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1870
Pair of « Rams » Perfume Burners attr. to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1870

Pair of « Rams » Perfume Burners attr. to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1870

$16,918 / set

Pair of « Rams » Perfume Burners attr. to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1870

By Maison Millet

Located in PARIS, FR

Diameter base : 16 cm Provenance : Michahelles Collection, Hamburg Beautiful pair of Louis XVI style perfume burners in fluorite with elegant chiseled and gilded bronze mount. The l...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Stone, Bronze

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

$823Sale Price|20% Off

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty wooden box covered with blue green leather decorated bookbinders, enhanced with gold leaf. On the lid of the box is represented a wise man in meditation holding a pilgrim...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wood, Leather

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlay

$850

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlay

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box made of rosewood veneer with fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay. The interior is lined in paper and the inside of the lid has a mir...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Italian Marble Fruit Paperweights, 19th Century
Pair of Italian Marble Fruit Paperweights, 19th Century

Pair of Italian Marble Fruit Paperweights, 19th Century

$1,633 / set

Pair of Italian Marble Fruit Paperweights, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Charming pair of 19th-century Italian white marble paperweights, each topped with finely carved and hand-tinted marble fruit. Beautifully crafted, these decorative objects showcase t...

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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

“Cigale” Bronze Sculpture by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century
“Cigale” Bronze Sculpture by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century

“Cigale” Bronze Sculpture by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century

$6,184

“Cigale” Bronze Sculpture by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, 19th Century

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Impressive bronze sculpture with brown patina depicting a mandolin player leaning against a wall, titled “Cigale” and signed by A. Carrier-Belleuse. A fine example of 19th-century F...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century
Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century

Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century

$1,866

Att Maison Giroux, Bronze Covered Cup, 19th Century

By Maison Giroux

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Elegant and highly decorative gilded bronze cup or drageoir on foot, attributed to Maison Giroux, featuring finely sculpted putti and chimera motifs. The delicately worked body is ad...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Falcons in Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century.
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Falcons in Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century.

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Falcons in Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century.

$8,401 / set

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Falcons in Japanese Porcelain, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of candelabra, Napoleon III period, 19th century, in gilt bronze and Japanese porcelain, topped with falcons and three-light candelabra. H: 37.5cm, W: 28cm, D: 20cm Contact us...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century
A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century

A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century

$3,150

A Carrier, Bronze Bust Of A Woman, Signed, 19th Century

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Patinated bronze bust representing a bust of a young woman whose dress and hair are studded with flowers The bust rests on a bronze and red marble pedestal base Signature of the ar...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Cassolettes in Marble and Gilt Bronze
19th Century Pair of Cassolettes in Marble and Gilt Bronze

19th Century Pair of Cassolettes in Marble and Gilt Bronze

$2,800 / set

19th Century Pair of Cassolettes in Marble and Gilt Bronze

Located in NICE, FR

We present you with this set of exquisite cassolettes from the Napoleon III period. Crafted from Pyrenean marble, specifically the Bénou Breccia kind, and enhanced with gilded bronze...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Candle Holders, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Pair of Baccarat Crystal Candle Holders, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Candle Holders, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

$3,850 / set

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Candle Holders, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Baccarat crystal candle holders, early 20th century, Napoleon III style. Pair of Baccarat crystal candle holders in the Napoleon III style, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 41...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Antique Carved Wooden Dog Head Figure with Articulated Mouth
Antique Carved Wooden Dog Head Figure with Articulated Mouth

Antique Carved Wooden Dog Head Figure with Articulated Mouth

$600

Antique Carved Wooden Dog Head Figure with Articulated Mouth

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Dog Head with Movable Jaw – Finely crafted from dark hardwood, this antique figural carving features the detailed head of a dog, possibly a French Bul...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

$41,235

Table Box Clock Swiss mechanical skeletal movement on the lid Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, 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 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

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

$9,164

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

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

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

Green Glass Basket Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1900
Green Glass Basket Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1900

Green Glass Basket Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1900

$310Sale Price|31% Off

Green Glass Basket Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French green molded glass basket, to be used as a center piece or empty pocket. Decorated with vegetal and floral motifs on imitation wickerwork. Good condition Shipping: 10 ...

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Early 20th Century Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Glass

Pair Of Lidded Vases Made Of Painted Porcelain, 19th Century, Napoleon III.
Pair Of Lidded Vases Made Of Painted Porcelain, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Pair Of Lidded Vases Made Of Painted Porcelain, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

$2,100 / set

Pair Of Lidded Vases Made Of Painted Porcelain, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of lidded vases made of painted porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Pair of lidded vases from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, made of porcelain with painted de...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Picture Frame Silver Enamel Red French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni
Picture Frame Silver Enamel Red French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

Picture Frame Silver Enamel Red French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

$7,721

Picture Frame Silver Enamel Red French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

External rectangular oval photo frame in gilded 925/1000 silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche and French Empire Napoleon III style ornaments. External measurements cm. 1...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

V. Paillard, Pair of Tritons, France, circa 1870
V. Paillard, Pair of Tritons, France, circa 1870

V. Paillard, Pair of Tritons, France, circa 1870

$16,918 / set

V. Paillard, Pair of Tritons, France, circa 1870

By Victor Paillard

Located in PARIS, FR

Pair of patinated bronze sculptures with gilded highlights depicting two juvenile tritons slightly turned inward, creating a visual dialogue. These hybrid figures combine the torso o...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto
Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto

$6,400Sale Price|20% Off

Oil Lamp Featuring a Mathurin Moreau Bronze Statue of a Nymph and Putto

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare bronze statue of na Nymph and a clinging putto by famous French 19 Century sculptor Mathurin Moreau which was custom transformed into an oil lamp. The nymph is is holding al...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Exceptional Bronze Mounted Burl Caddy
Exceptional Bronze Mounted Burl Caddy

Exceptional Bronze Mounted Burl Caddy

$3,900

Exceptional Bronze Mounted Burl Caddy

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Napolean III gilt bronze mounted burlwood caddy of exceptional quality, having inlaid top with engraved brass monogram and heavily molded body, the interior with gilt-bead trimmed ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif
19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif

$6,000

19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Fireguard with Hercules and Lion Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

French Napoleon III bronze fireguard from the 19th century. The fireguard has finely cast and chassed bronze figures of a lioness and cub on the left side with a lion and snake...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900
French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900

French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900

$457Sale Price|20% Off

French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French pupil suitcase in pine. This kind of suit case was used by the boarding students to transport their school equipment. In the style of Napoleon III Shipping: L 39,5 P17 ...

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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of Napoleon III Gilt / Patinated-Bronze & Marble Caryatid Candlesticks
Pair of Napoleon III Gilt / Patinated-Bronze & Marble Caryatid Candlesticks

Pair of Napoleon III Gilt / Patinated-Bronze & Marble Caryatid Candlesticks

$1,800 / set

Pair of Napoleon III Gilt / Patinated-Bronze & Marble Caryatid Candlesticks

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your interior décor with this stunning pair of Napoleon III gilt and patinated-bronze caryatid candlesticks, a testament to the opulent craftsmanship of 19th-century France. ...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Christophe Fratin, Napoleon III Period.
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Christophe Fratin, Napoleon III Period.

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Christophe Fratin, Napoleon III Period.

$5,367

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Christophe Fratin, Napoleon III Period.

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture in patinated bronze by Christophe Fratin, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Sculpture by Christophe Fratin representing a stag attacked by eagles in patinated bronze, Nap...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th-C French Bronze Tripod Candlesticks- Martial Motifs on Marble Bases
Pair of 19th-C French Bronze Tripod Candlesticks- Martial Motifs on Marble Bases

Pair of 19th-C French Bronze Tripod Candlesticks- Martial Motifs on Marble Bases

$850 / set

Pair of 19th-C French Bronze Tripod Candlesticks- Martial Motifs on Marble Bases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th-Century Bronze Candlesticks with Martial Motifs, France, mid-19th century (circa 1850–1870), Second Empire period. Each candlestick is conceived as a sculptural tripod f...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s
Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s

$2,316 / set

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Candlesticks by Foundry F. Barbedienne 1860s

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Salzburg, AT

Pair of very elegant classicist candlesticks in fine patinated bronze, signed BARBEDIENNE. The execution of the casting is extremely finely worked with delicate leaves on the outer wall of the candlestick, with a head of antiquity on the upper part of the stem which flows into the lower part with fluting and side volutes. The 3 curved legs stand on raised feet with delicate strappy sandals. Measures: The diameter at the top is 3.5cm and at the bottom 13.5cm Ferdinand Barbedienne (* August 6, 1810 in Saint-Martin-de-Fresnay, Calvados department, France; † March 21, 1892 in Paris) was a French sculptor, bronze ware manufacturer, and gallery owner. One of the most important and popular Éditeurs d'art, or publishers of art articles, he had most of the French sculptors of his time under contract. Life and work Ferdinand Barbedienne was the son of a farmer. At the age of 13, he learned the Craft of saddlery. In 1822 he moved to Paris, where he first worked as a clerk in a wallpaper shop. He received start-up capital from his employer to open his own store, which he set up on Rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in 1834. He pursued the idea of exhibiting bronze statues in addition to his core business and mass producing them in small format. In 1838, he joined forces with the mechanic Achille Collas, who had developed the machine á reduction (réducteur for short); a device based on the principles of the pantograph that could reproduce three-dimensional objects in any size - reduced or enlarged. On November 29, 1838, both signed the founding contract for the company Société Ferdinand Barbedienne et Achille Collas, which aimed to commercially exploit the mechanized production of sculptural works for an initial 20 years. Barbedienne took care of the commercial management of the company, while Collas contributed the patent on his invention and seven existing machines, and with his profound knowledge of machinery was responsible for the production processes. Together they decided on the subject matter of the objects, the selling prices, and all other financial matters. In 1841, they produced casts of the Apollo of Belvedere, the Spinario, and 21 pieces with the motif of a bas-relief of the Parthenon. These were followed by versions of the Laocoon group, the Venus of Arles, and the Borghese Fencer, among others. Special interest was initially shown in works from antiquity, for which casts from the Atelier de Moulage in the Louvre served as models. The company continued to produce works by representatives of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Giovanni Bologna or by French sculptors such as Jean Goujon, Jean-François Flamand, Pierre Puget, François Girardon, Antoine Coysevox...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Female Marble Sculpture, Bust Of Young Woman With Curls Late 19th.
Antique Female Marble Sculpture, Bust Of Young Woman With Curls Late 19th.

Antique Female Marble Sculpture, Bust Of Young Woman With Curls Late 19th.

$2,917

Antique Female Marble Sculpture, Bust Of Young Woman With Curls Late 19th.

Located in Breganze, VI

The category Antique Marble and Alabaster Sculptures, features a beautiful and refined Female Sculpture, depicting a Bust of a Woman, a young girl with ringlets. The work has its O...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Napoleon III Style Pair of Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Vases
Napoleon III Style Pair of Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Vases

Napoleon III Style Pair of Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Vases

$1,948 / set

Napoleon III Style Pair of Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Vases

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This exclusive pai...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period
Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period

Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period

$3,850

Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important box, Sèvres porcelain box, Napoleon III period. Sèvres porcelain box, jewelry box, decorated with gallant scenes, signed, gilded brass mount, very nice quality, 19th centu...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Porcelain de Paris Pair of Hand Painted Vases Napoleon III, France
Porcelain de Paris Pair of Hand Painted Vases Napoleon III, France

Porcelain de Paris Pair of Hand Painted Vases Napoleon III, France

$690 / set

Porcelain de Paris Pair of Hand Painted Vases Napoleon III, France

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pair ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Perfume holder Empire style ornaments enamel like wood Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Perfume holder Empire style ornaments enamel like wood Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Perfume holder Empire style ornaments enamel like wood Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$1,304

Perfume holder Empire style ornaments enamel like wood Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Experience the epitome of refined luxury with this cylindrical handbag perfume holder, masterfully crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. Topped with a screwed cap, it sh...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Austrian Napoleon III Style Ceramic and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Jardinière
Austrian Napoleon III Style Ceramic and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Jardinière

Austrian Napoleon III Style Ceramic and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Jardinière

$3,500

Austrian Napoleon III Style Ceramic and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Jardinière

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

19th Century Austrian Napoleon III Style Ceramic and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Jardinière Elegant and richly detailed, this exceptional Napoleon III style centerpiece jardinière was c...

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1870s Austrian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat
Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat

Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat

$920Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III whimsical bronze of a playful dog & cat, Nice detail, fine casting of a dog and cat engaged in play on incised brick floor, unsigned. ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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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