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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.)

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Style: Napoleon III
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

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
Sevres Porcelain Chest Romantic Scene 'Lux'
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain chest romantic scene (Lux) signed Lux 19th century crica 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Sevres Porcelain Chest Romantic Scene 'Lux'
Sevres Porcelain Chest Romantic Scene 'Lux'

Sevres Porcelain Chest Romantic Scene 'Lux'

$1,600 Sale Price
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MID 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LIRE PENDULUM
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid and refined lyre clock in gilded bronze, with spring winding. Its decoration with plant racemes and small roses in Meissen polychrome porcelain gives a touch of elegance and...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

MID 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LIRE PENDULUM
MID 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LIRE PENDULUM

MID 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LIRE PENDULUM

$3,231
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks Lamps Signed Clodion
By Clodion France
Located in IT
Pair of important candlesticks in gilt and patinated bronze, lamp mounted. Depicting Bacchanal of Satyrs and Signed Clodion. France 19th Century Measures h only candlesticks 65 x p 27 cm; h with lampshade 86 cm This pair of important two lights candlesticks was made in the 19th century, in France, on the style of the great sculptor Clodion. Each candlestick consists of a body with a sculptural group in patinated bronze inspired by the famous bronzes of the master. The base is circular, in gilt bronze finely chiselled with geometric decoration and foliate motifs near the four feet, of feline shape. From the sculptural groups depart two graceful arms in gilded and chiselled bronze, composed of ramage and phytomorphic elements that culminate in the two candle holders. In a candlestick the bacchanal consists of a female faun figure, that is half a woman and half a goat, playing with small fauns and putti, offering a bunch of grapes. In the other candlestick one observes the satyr Pan...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks Lamps Signed Clodion
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks Lamps Signed Clodion

19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks Lamps Signed Clodion

$21,808 Sale Price
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French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Vase, 19th Century
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Lisbon, PT
A beautiful antique decorative pink porcelain Sèvres Style urn with a hand-painted background of a guitar musician and his lady. A Serenata scene. In the back a lake scene with a ca...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Vase, 19th Century
French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Vase, 19th Century

French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Vase, 19th Century

$4,269 Sale Price
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Important Bather On A Rock, Large White Marble (155cm), Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Imposing white marble sculpture of a nude bather sitting on a rock, looking to the sky or the horizon, in a posture that is both gentle or meditative The base, which has remained r...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Important Bather On A Rock, Large White Marble (155cm), Late 19th Century
Important Bather On A Rock, Large White Marble (155cm), Late 19th Century

Important Bather On A Rock, Large White Marble (155cm), Late 19th Century

$46,671
Bronze Sculpture Femme Aux Colombes by Charles-Alphonse Gumery
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture with brown patina by Charles-Alphonse Gumery, featuring a smiling young woman with doves. This bronze statuette is signed: Gumery ROME. Charles Gumery most probably ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Femme Aux Colombes by Charles-Alphonse Gumery
Bronze Sculpture Femme Aux Colombes by Charles-Alphonse Gumery

Bronze Sculpture Femme Aux Colombes by Charles-Alphonse Gumery

$4,786
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Candelabra with Animal Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French 19th century bronze candelabra with animal motif.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Candelabra with Animal Motif
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Candelabra with Animal Motif

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Candelabra with Animal Motif

$3,850 / set
Pair French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vases Mounted Table Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of two-handled vases / lamps in classic French Napoleon III style bronze and gilt ormolu of very good quality, each with a foliated plant decoration in bronze, the ormolu orna...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vases Mounted Table Lamps
Pair French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vases Mounted Table Lamps

Pair French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vases Mounted Table Lamps

$4,487 / set
Important Berlin Porcelain Covered Pot
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Lidded Pot In Berlin Porcelain. Beautiful Lidded Pot in Berlin Porcelain, Manufacture KPM of the 19th century. Dimensions: H: 40,5cm, D: 33,5cm.
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19th Century German Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Important Berlin Porcelain Covered Pot
Important Berlin Porcelain Covered Pot

Important Berlin Porcelain Covered Pot

$4,667
Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century
Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century

Pair Of Bronze Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century

$15,676
Celadon Vase in Faience, Silver Plate and Silver Leaf, 19th Century Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Celadon vase in faience with silver plate and silver leaf, 19th century period Napoleon III.    
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal

Celadon Vase in Faience, Silver Plate and Silver Leaf, 19th Century Period
Celadon Vase in Faience, Silver Plate and Silver Leaf, 19th Century Period

Celadon Vase in Faience, Silver Plate and Silver Leaf, 19th Century Period

$2,178 Sale Price
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Planter in Marquetry, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Planter in marquetry, Sèvres porcelain plaque and gilt bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period planter, 19th century, in precious wood marquetry, Sèvres por...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Planter in Marquetry, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Planter in Marquetry, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Planter in Marquetry, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$5,504
19th Century French Carved Walnut and Porcelain Jewelry Box Signed Fichet Paris
By Fichet
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuable safe and organized in this elegant antique jewelry box. Crafted in Paris France by Maison Fichet circa 1860, the colorful casket stands on small bracket feet. The ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Porcelain Jewelry Box Signed Fichet Paris
19th Century French Carved Walnut and Porcelain Jewelry Box Signed Fichet Paris

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Porcelain Jewelry Box Signed Fichet Paris

$1,900
19th Century Pair Paris Porcelain Pedestal Vases
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair Paris Porcelain Pedestal Vases. 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 Pair Paris Porcelain Pedestal Vases
19th Century Pair Paris Porcelain Pedestal Vases

19th Century Pair Paris Porcelain Pedestal Vases

$2,300
19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: QUINA R:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid - 'EXT: QUINA R:' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Techniqu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Enamel

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: QUINA R:'
19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: QUINA R:'

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: QUINA R:'

$900
Game Box in Wood and Glit Brass, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Game box in lacquered wood marquetry and gilt brass, with tokens inside. Gilding on the extremities of the spiral shape box. Work realized under Napoleon III (1852-1870).   
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Game Box in Wood and Glit Brass, Napoleon III Period
Game Box in Wood and Glit Brass, Napoleon III Period

Game Box in Wood and Glit Brass, Napoleon III Period

$2,752
Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century Measures: H: 7 cm, W: 16 c...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century

$1,914
Pumpkin-Shaped Candy Box in Opaline, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pumpkin-shaped candy box in opaline, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period candy dish, 19th century, in white opaline, forming a pumpkin. H: 16cm, D: 23cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Pumpkin-Shaped Candy Box in Opaline, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Pumpkin-Shaped Candy Box in Opaline, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pumpkin-Shaped Candy Box in Opaline, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$3,350
19th Century French Amphora by François Moreau - Napoleon III Style
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Lisbon, PT
A decorative 19th century French metal amphora featuring women's embossing, designed in the Napoleon III style. Signed "F. Moreau" and complemented by a wood base.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal, Zinc

19th Century French Amphora by François Moreau - Napoleon III Style
19th Century French Amphora by François Moreau - Napoleon III Style

19th Century French Amphora by François Moreau - Napoleon III Style

$1,766 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Napoleon III Frames, circa 1850
Located in Opole, PL
We present you two big Napoleon III frames for portraits or engravings in the form of medallions. The frames have glass and passe-partout made of wood French-polished in black. In a...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wood

Two Napoleon III Frames, circa 1850
Two Napoleon III Frames, circa 1850

Two Napoleon III Frames, circa 1850

$1,388 Sale Price / set
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19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze centerpiece on marble base depicts Bacchus and Ariadne in full relief, plus an intriguing dragon's tail handle on each s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base

$1,998
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes in the Empire Style.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze cassolettes in the Empire style, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Pair of 19th century cassolettes...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes in the Empire Style.
Pair of Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes in the Empire Style.

Pair of Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes in the Empire Style.

$3,949 / set
French Napoleon III Period Walnut Planter with Tin Interior and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period walnut planter from the mid-19th century, with tin-lined interior and cabriole legs. Born in France during the early years of Emperor Napoleon III's reig...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Tin

French Napoleon III Period Walnut Planter with Tin Interior and Cabriole Legs
French Napoleon III Period Walnut Planter with Tin Interior and Cabriole Legs

French Napoleon III Period Walnut Planter with Tin Interior and Cabriole Legs

$4,350
ClassiCon Bowl for firewood, mod. 1191
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant polished steel bowl for firewood with curved surface and cylindrical feet. Stamped on the rim ClassiCon 1191.
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Steel

ClassiCon Bowl for firewood, mod. 1191
ClassiCon Bowl for firewood, mod. 1191

ClassiCon Bowl for firewood, mod. 1191

$1,555
Vase from the Escalier de Cristal, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th century
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal vase decorated with a gilded bronze dragon from the Maison de Cristal, Napoleon III period, 1880. H: 17cm, D: 5.75cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Vase from the Escalier de Cristal, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th century
Vase from the Escalier de Cristal, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th century

Vase from the Escalier de Cristal, Gilt Bronze Mounting, 19th century

$4,547
Candle Stick in Sculpted in Lacquer and Good Solid Wood, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candlestick in sculpted in lacquer and good solid wood, 19th century. Measures: 1m1lcm tall x 42cm wide.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wood

Candle Stick in Sculpted in Lacquer and Good Solid Wood, 19th Century
Candle Stick in Sculpted in Lacquer and Good Solid Wood, 19th Century

Candle Stick in Sculpted in Lacquer and Good Solid Wood, 19th Century

$2,154
19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful gilded brass frame dating from the Napoleon III period, 1870s. Representing Napoleon in the left corner, Josephine on the right, an eagle, laurel and two dancers with cornu...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame
19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame

19th century Napoleon III Period Gilded Brass Picture Frame

$777
Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts
By Barthélémy-François Chardigny 1
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian patinated bronze busts of Louis XVI and le Titien each on a square rouge marble base (signed: Chardigny/1858)
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts
Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts

Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts

$3,500 / set
Pair Of Ormolu Porcelain Vases Manufature Nationale Sèvres, 19th Century
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of cobalt blue porcelain mounted ormolu vases from Sèvres with gilded bronze stands, decorated with Rococo gold enamel florals and polychrome floral swirls, gallant decoration...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Pair Of Ormolu Porcelain Vases Manufature Nationale Sèvres, 19th Century
Pair Of Ormolu Porcelain Vases Manufature Nationale Sèvres, 19th Century

Pair Of Ormolu Porcelain Vases Manufature Nationale Sèvres, 19th Century

$11,780 Sale Price
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Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Encrier set, the richly-veined Verde Antico Marble platform mounted with a pair of gilt-Bronze inkwells. These flanking a finely-cast bust of Napo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870
Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870

Napoleonic Ormolu & Verde Antico Marble Inkwell, c. 1870

$5,375
French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Style Lidded Vase, 19th Century
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Lisbon, PT
A beautiful antique decorative pink porcelain Sèvres Style urn with a hand-painted background of a guitar musician and his lady. A Serenata scene. I...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Style Lidded Vase, 19th Century
French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Style Lidded Vase, 19th Century

French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Style Lidded Vase, 19th Century

$3,975 Sale Price
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Pair of 19th Century French "Chinoiserie" Porcelain Vases
By Jacob Petite
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of French campana shaped urns with chinoiserie painted and gilded figurative and floral decoration, that was very popular in the mid-19th ce...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century French "Chinoiserie" Porcelain Vases
Pair of 19th Century French "Chinoiserie" Porcelain Vases

Pair of 19th Century French "Chinoiserie" Porcelain Vases

$2,800 / set
Early 20th Century French Repousse Brass and Wooden Box with Sailboats Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1920, the antique wood and brass coffer is decorated on the top with a repousse sail boat scene in the manner of Claude Vernet. T...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

Early 20th Century French Repousse Brass and Wooden Box with Sailboats Decor
Early 20th Century French Repousse Brass and Wooden Box with Sailboats Decor

Early 20th Century French Repousse Brass and Wooden Box with Sailboats Decor

$625
Beautiful Crystal Jewelry Box, Mounted in Silver and Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful crystal jewelry box, mounted in silver and gilded bronze. Crystal jewelry box, mounted in gilt bronze and silver, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Dimensions: H: 11...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Beautiful Crystal Jewelry Box, Mounted in Silver and Gilded Bronze
Beautiful Crystal Jewelry Box, Mounted in Silver and Gilded Bronze

Beautiful Crystal Jewelry Box, Mounted in Silver and Gilded Bronze

$2,752
A gilt bronze and violet crystal square bowl, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A gilt bronze and violet crystal square bowl, very fine chasing of the bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 7 cm, W: 18 cm, D: 15 cm
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

A gilt bronze and violet crystal square bowl, 19th century
A gilt bronze and violet crystal square bowl, 19th century

A gilt bronze and violet crystal square bowl, 19th century

$3,350
19th Century Pair of Small Old Sèvres Blue Porcelain Vases
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century pair of small old Sèvres blue porcelain vases 19th century gilt bronze frame.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of Small Old Sèvres Blue Porcelain Vases
19th Century Pair of Small Old Sèvres Blue Porcelain Vases

19th Century Pair of Small Old Sèvres Blue Porcelain Vases

$2,156 / set
Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated
By Christophe Fratin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
France, circa 1870 Gilded and patinated bronze, modern marble base. Signed « Fratin » on the bronze base This beautiful elephant clock was made in the 19th century by the Animalier ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated
Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated

Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated

$19,147
Sculpture by U.Basset, Le Torrent, Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture by U.Basset, Le Torrent, bronze sculpture, 19th century, Napoleon III. Sculpture by the artist U.Basset, Le Torrent, 19th century Napoleon III period sculpture, in bronze,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Sculpture by U.Basset, Le Torrent, Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III.
Sculpture by U.Basset, Le Torrent, Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

Sculpture by U.Basset, Le Torrent, Bronze Sculpture, 19th Century, Napoleon III.

$2,752
Large Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large sculpture in patinated bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th century. Bronze sculpture representing fortune by Louis Julien Franceschi, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H:...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th Century.
Large Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th Century.

Large Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Louis Julien Franceschi, 19th Century.

$11,368
A Pair of Cassolettes Forming Candlesticks, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of cassolettes forming candlesticks in enamelled porcelain and gilt bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of gilt bronze and delicately painted and enamelled porc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Pair of Cassolettes Forming Candlesticks, Napoleon III Period.
A Pair of Cassolettes Forming Candlesticks, Napoleon III Period.

A Pair of Cassolettes Forming Candlesticks, Napoleon III Period.

$3,470 / set
Mid-19th Century Pair of Green Opaline Flasks
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of green opaline perfume flasks with pointed stoppers and flower-shaped saucers. The stoppers and flasks are decorated with diamond-shaped patterns that have gilded stripes outl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass

Mid-19th Century Pair of Green Opaline Flasks
Mid-19th Century Pair of Green Opaline Flasks

Mid-19th Century Pair of Green Opaline Flasks

$5,512 / set
Christofle Sculpture of a Trophy, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver-plated metal sculpture and varnished wood base by Christofle representing an agricultural trophy, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 36cm, D: 23cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Christofle Sculpture of a Trophy, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Christofle Sculpture of a Trophy, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Christofle Sculpture of a Trophy, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$3,111
French Pair of Bronze Owl Candle Sticks
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French Pair of Bronze Owl Candle Sticks. 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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Bronze

French Pair of Bronze Owl Candle Sticks
French Pair of Bronze Owl Candle Sticks

French Pair of Bronze Owl Candle Sticks

$1,900
Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Pierre-Jules Mene (1810-1879) was one of the foremost animalier sculptors of the 19th Century, and achieved high distinction in the art of making small bron...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene
Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene

Antique Bronze Dog Figure by Pierre-Jules Mene

$6,179
Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or a mantel with this elegant pair of antique candlesticks. Crafted in France circa 1870, each candelabra stands on scrolled feet over an integral square base with...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Candlesticks

$750 / set
Napoleon III Period Bronze and Beveled Glass Picture Frame
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful bronze frame dating from the Napoleon III period. The busts of a man and a woman are represented on each side of the frame. Beautiful decoration of a Medici on the top of ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Bronze and Beveled Glass Picture Frame
Napoleon III Period Bronze and Beveled Glass Picture Frame

Napoleon III Period Bronze and Beveled Glass Picture Frame

$945
Naturalist Ormolu Candelabra Lamps in Auguste Cain Taste
By Auguste Nicholas Cain
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilt bronze three-light candelabra lamps topped by Dionysus (Bacchus for the Romans) and a Maenad (Bacchante for the Romans). Dionysus is represented wearing the skin of a fa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Naturalist Ormolu Candelabra Lamps in Auguste Cain Taste
Naturalist Ormolu Candelabra Lamps in Auguste Cain Taste

Naturalist Ormolu Candelabra Lamps in Auguste Cain Taste

$2,752 / set
Mantel Set with Clock and Two Candelabras, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garniture de cheminée en bronze doré et marbre, XIXème siècle, époque Napoléon III. Pendule: H: 36cm, L: 15cm, P: 18cm Candélabres: H: 26cm, L: 17cm, P: ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Set with Clock and Two Candelabras, 19th Century.
Mantel Set with Clock and Two Candelabras, 19th Century.

Mantel Set with Clock and Two Candelabras, 19th Century.

$5,032 / set
Gilt bronze putti candlesticks in the style of Henri Picard, 19th
By Henri Picard
Located in Paris, FR
This pair of 19th-century gilt and chiseled bronze candlesticks is a true testament to the refined and decorative art of the period. The bases of the candlesticks feature twisting cr...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Gilt bronze putti candlesticks in the style of Henri Picard, 19th
Gilt bronze putti candlesticks in the style of Henri Picard, 19th

Gilt bronze putti candlesticks in the style of Henri Picard, 19th

$5,085 / set
Sculpture in Regula Representing a Poulbot, Circa 1900-1920.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in regula representing a Poulbot, circa 1900-1920. A regule sculpture of a Poulbot, a newspaper seller, circa 1900-1920, Napoleon III style. h: 53cm, w: 23cm, d: 23cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Composition

Sculpture in Regula Representing a Poulbot, Circa 1900-1920.
Sculpture in Regula Representing a Poulbot, Circa 1900-1920.

Sculpture in Regula Representing a Poulbot, Circa 1900-1920.

$1,914
Empire Style Watch-holder, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire style watch-holder, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Empire style patinated bronze and onyx watch-holder, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 26cm, W: 29cm, D: 15cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Empire Style Watch-holder, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Empire Style Watch-holder, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Empire Style Watch-holder, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$1,795
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze dore Andirons ~ bookends depict two charming cherubs playing music! Originally the decorative portion of a pair of andirons, they're perfect for decorative accents or bookends. Each figure is holding a musical instrument, with one also having sheet music in his lap. Each is seated on lavishly designed Baroque lion...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Dore Andirons, Bookends

$2,980 / set
Ceramic Vase Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic vase Napoleon III period.         
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Napoleon III Period
Ceramic Vase Napoleon III Period

Ceramic Vase Napoleon III Period

$2,154
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around 1890.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Bronze

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890

$1,723 Sale Price
20% Off
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Inkwell of the XIXth Century in gilded bronze" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze, 19th century. H: 15cm, W: 21cm, D: 14,5cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze
Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

Inkwell of the XIXth Century in Gilded Bronze

$2,156
Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Par de Floreros estilo Napoleon tercero bronce, enamel y onyx midcentury XIX PERFECTO ESTADO ORIGEN FRANCIA. The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and 1880s. Emperor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases
Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases

Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases

$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Napoleon III Chimney 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. Mechan...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Pewter

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

Napoleon III Chimney Clock, 19th Century

$1,803 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts. In good condition. Perfect for Soap Dishes. Unique set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us wit...
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18th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts
Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

Pair of 18th Century Italian Holy Water Fonts

$1,300 / set
Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine and large pair of neoclassical inspired bronze candlesticks have a good presence and retain the original finish and bobeches. The design consists of pelmets and anthurium a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

$3,200 / set

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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