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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
Porcelain "Dove" Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
Inscribed HA et Cie and numbered 403 Signed in red Escalier de Cristal Paris Beautiful planter in gilded and painted porcelain. The rounded belly with a platinum background is decor...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Porcelain "Dove" Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880
Porcelain "Dove" Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880

Porcelain "Dove" Planter by L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1880

$9,346
Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bottles in Ppainted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period. Nice pair of 19th century bottles, Napoleon III period, in painted and gilded opaline, crystal stopper...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period
Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period

Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period

$1,917
Mid-19th Century Pair of Valentine Porcelain Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of baluster-shaped?porcelain?vases produced by Valentine Manufactory (1832-1878) in Saint-Gaudens, France. They are decorated on one side with multicolored rural motives in meda...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Pair of Valentine Porcelain Vases
Mid-19th Century Pair of Valentine Porcelain Vases

Mid-19th Century Pair of Valentine Porcelain Vases

$1,318 / set
Pair of Small Black and Grey Marble Obelisks, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of small black and grey marble obelisks in the Napoleon III style, 20th century. Pair of small Napoleon III style obelisks, 20th century, in black and grey marble. H: 40cm, W: ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of Small Black and Grey Marble Obelisks, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
Pair of Small Black and Grey Marble Obelisks, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

Pair of Small Black and Grey Marble Obelisks, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

$946 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Greco Gilded and Tole Iron Candelabra
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine and interesting pair of candelabra are from the late 19th century and are most likely French made from iron, the three light pair show both classical Greek design as well as Assyrian and Roman elements. Unusual styles were considered all the rage in France during the Napoleon III period. The gilding is all original and the tole is an interesting addition giving the pair a great presence when seen in candlelight. Each reeded stem with draped scarf supporting oil lamp shaped arms centering satyr headed candle...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Greco Gilded and Tole Iron Candelabra
Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Greco Gilded and Tole Iron Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Greco Gilded and Tole Iron Candelabra

$2,750 / set
Pair Musicians Porcelain Figures Vases by Heubach Brothers, Early 20th Century
By Fritz Heubach 1
Located in Lisbon, PT
An antique pair of porcelain figurines vases of a couple of musicians cellists in pink and blue. Pieces by Heubach brothers from Lichte, in Thüringen Germany DEP mark on the base and...
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Early 20th Century German Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Musicians Porcelain Figures Vases by Heubach Brothers, Early 20th Century
Pair Musicians Porcelain Figures Vases by Heubach Brothers, Early 20th Century

Pair Musicians Porcelain Figures Vases by Heubach Brothers, Early 20th Century

$921 Sale Price / set
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Pair Antique French Napoleon III Bronze D' Ore & Green Marble Cassoulets Ca 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Napoleon III bronze d' ore & green marble cassoulets, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Antique French Napoleon III Bronze D' Ore & Green Marble Cassoulets Ca 1880
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Bronze D' Ore & Green Marble Cassoulets Ca 1880

Pair Antique French Napoleon III Bronze D' Ore & Green Marble Cassoulets Ca 1880

$9,500
Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain and bronze inkwell in the taste of Asian Art. Inkwell decorated with a Buddha in white porcelain on a red lacquer tray mounted with gilt bronze and inkwells in porcelain a...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.
Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

Porcelain and Bronze Inkwell in the Taste of Asian Art.

$2,156
Pair of French Napoleon III Candlesticks Bronze & Bronze Firegilt by A. Daubrée
By Alfred Daubrée
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of French Napoleon III candlesticks in bronze and bronze fire gilt designed, manufactured and signed by Alfred Daubrée, Nancy. The cast bronze body...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon III Candlesticks Bronze & Bronze Firegilt by A. Daubrée
Pair of French Napoleon III Candlesticks Bronze & Bronze Firegilt by A. Daubrée

Pair of French Napoleon III Candlesticks Bronze & Bronze Firegilt by A. Daubrée

$1,821 Sale Price / set
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Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Nice inkwell of the 19th century with its two ink receptacles and the stamp holder" Inkwell, Napoleon III period, gilt bronze and glass, 19th century, with its two ink receptacle...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century
Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

Nice Inkwell of the 19th Century

$2,276
French Sevres bronze and porcelain vase, Cloisonne 19th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Sevres bronze and porcelain vase, Cloisonne 19th century Antique blue sevres porcelain masseter with intricate design on the base and neck, hand ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Sevres bronze and porcelain vase, Cloisonne 19th century
French Sevres bronze and porcelain vase, Cloisonne 19th century

French Sevres bronze and porcelain vase, Cloisonne 19th century

$800
Antique French Napoleon III Rosewood Jewel Box with Silver Inlay Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III rosewood jewel box with fabulous silver inlay, circa 1860-1870.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Silver

Antique French Napoleon III Rosewood Jewel Box with Silver Inlay Circa 1860-1870
Antique French Napoleon III Rosewood Jewel Box with Silver Inlay Circa 1860-1870

Antique French Napoleon III Rosewood Jewel Box with Silver Inlay Circa 1860-1870

$3,500
Pair of 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of 19th century French patinated bronze models of the Marly Horses.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses

Pair of 19th Century French Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses

$9,500
Griotte Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Mounted by a Classical Female Bronze Bust
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A finely cast gilt bronze clock base mounted with of a classical patinated bronze bust of a maiden after a model by James Pradier. The maiden has her curly haired head turned demurely to one side resting on her bare shoulders, and hands clasped across her partly exposed breasts...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Griotte Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Mounted by a Classical Female Bronze Bust
Griotte Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Mounted by a Classical Female Bronze Bust

Griotte Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Mounted by a Classical Female Bronze Bust

$9,500
A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece based on the design of a French Tuileries Flower Basket, it is made in heavy wrought iron, one thing to point o...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Iron

A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece
A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece

A 19th C French Wirework Log Carrier Basket This is a charming piece

$1,346
Lamartine 'Alphonse de' Complete Published and Unpublished Works
By Lamartine
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamartine (Alphonse de). Complete published and unpublished works. Paris, at the author's, 1860-1863. 36 volumes in-8 (of 41), half green grief, spine decorated, smooth edges (contem...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Leather, Paper

Lamartine 'Alphonse de' Complete Published and Unpublished Works
Lamartine 'Alphonse de' Complete Published and Unpublished Works

Lamartine 'Alphonse de' Complete Published and Unpublished Works

$2,336 / set
Pair 19th Century French Verdigris Spelter Vases on Marble Bases Signed Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, console or buffet with this elegant pair of antique vases. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of spelter (or white metal), the vases stand on a square red marbl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Spelter

Pair 19th Century French Verdigris Spelter Vases on Marble Bases Signed Moreau
Pair 19th Century French Verdigris Spelter Vases on Marble Bases Signed Moreau

Pair 19th Century French Verdigris Spelter Vases on Marble Bases Signed Moreau

$1,800 / set
Pair Of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases, 19th Century, Jean Nast
By Nast
Located in Lisbon, PT
This exquisite 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, this...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

$3,353 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock of a Victorious Crusader Knight in Battle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A finely cast gilt bronze figurative clock showing knight crusader stranding on rocky terrain after battle. The knight has a spear in one hand, a battle axe in the other, his helmet ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock of a Victorious Crusader Knight in Battle
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock of a Victorious Crusader Knight in Battle

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock of a Victorious Crusader Knight in Battle

$2,400
French porcelain vase, Sevres, with Cloisonne bronze
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French porcelain vase, Sevres, with Cloisonne bronze French porcelain vase with gilt base, with gilt bronze handles with a painted landscape on one side and a couple of children insi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French porcelain vase, Sevres, with Cloisonne bronze
French porcelain vase, Sevres, with Cloisonne bronze

French porcelain vase, Sevres, with Cloisonne bronze

$1,200
Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Very well cast models of classical maidens standing on decorated stepped rectangular black marble bases, the upper base mounted with an Etruscan style frieze; the bases have gilt bro...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra

$5,500 / item
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Wood, Porcelain and Ormolu planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu Jardinière planter. This impressive three section j...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Wood, Porcelain and Ormolu planter
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Wood, Porcelain and Ormolu planter

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Wood, Porcelain and Ormolu planter

$28,500
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Napoleon III lion inkwell, 19th century In veined yellow Siena marble, centered with a lion's head with a long mane in bronze with dark patina, surrounded by two finely chi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

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

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

$2,216
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

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

Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century

$1,437
Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare silvered metal desk or tabletop planter inlaid with 12 framed Pietra Dura panels of inlaid colorful flowers on a black base, complete with its ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Metal

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter

$1,400
Alabaster, 19th Century, Woman with a Flute Beside the Fountain, Bronze Flute
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alabaster, 19th century, woman with a flute beside the fountain, bronze flute. Measures: H 78 cm, L Basic: 30 cm x 23 cm.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Bronze

Alabaster, 19th Century, Woman with a Flute Beside the Fountain, Bronze Flute
Alabaster, 19th Century, Woman with a Flute Beside the Fountain, Bronze Flute

Alabaster, 19th Century, Woman with a Flute Beside the Fountain, Bronze Flute

$6,350
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

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

$2,063 Sale Price
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Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A cut crystal cup or small vase, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H: 18 cm, D: 11 cm.
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase
Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase

Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase

$263
Crystal Element, 19th Century, Cups and Bouquetière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal element, 19th century, Goblets and Bouquetière, Napoleon III Pair of cups: W 27cm, D 22cm, H 7cm Flower girl: H 17cm, D 17cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Crystal Element, 19th Century, Cups and Bouquetière
Crystal Element, 19th Century, Cups and Bouquetière

Crystal Element, 19th Century, Cups and Bouquetière

$659 / set
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze candlesticks, marble base, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of Napoleon III period candlesticks, 19th century in gilt bronze, marble base. H: 32cm, W: 8...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Marble Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

$2,636 / set
Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Covered cup in marble from the 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century
Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century

Covered Cup in Marble from the 19th Century

$2,013 Sale Price
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Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in concrete of a bather exiting her bath, 20th century.  
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1980s European Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Concrete

Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century
Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century

Sculpture in Concrete of a Bather Exiting Her Bath, 20th Century

$2,156
19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique vase was created in France circa 1880 by "Porcelaine de Paris" factory. Round in shape with a long and wide neck, the colorful porcelain vessel is decorated with a hand painted outdoor scene featuring swan, lily pads and reed motifs. The decor is further embellished with gilt accents throughout, including around the rim. This tall fluted vase is in excellent condition, and adorns soft colors in the green, blue, and cream color palette, with gilt accents; it would make a nice addition on a table, mantle, or a console. Porcelaine de Paris is a French porcelain manufacturing company, founded by Jean-Marx Clauss theApril 11, 1822. Jean-Marx Clauss wanted to draw inspiration from the great Parisian porcelain...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif
19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif

19th Century French Painted and Gilt "Porcelaine de Paris" Vase with Swan Motif

$1,300
Pair of Bud Vases, Cristal and Gold Gilt Bronze and Gold Leaf
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bud vases, crystal and gold gilt bronze and gold leaf, 19th century Napoleon III.  
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Bud Vases, Cristal and Gold Gilt Bronze and Gold Leaf
Pair of Bud Vases, Cristal and Gold Gilt Bronze and Gold Leaf

Pair of Bud Vases, Cristal and Gold Gilt Bronze and Gold Leaf

$1,138 / set
French Porcelain and Bisque Mantel Clock by Miroy Freres, Paris
By Miroy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain and Bisque pottery mantel clock with floral decoration and gilded garlands supporting a French Nobleman and his mistress. Beautifully decorated with an enamel dial and Roman numerals to the French eight day movement with outside countwheel strike signed ‘Miroy Freres...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Porcelain and Bisque Mantel Clock by Miroy Freres, Paris
French Porcelain and Bisque Mantel Clock by Miroy Freres, Paris

French Porcelain and Bisque Mantel Clock by Miroy Freres, Paris

$3,779
Paul Sormani Fruitwood Box Dedicated to Marie, Dated 1868
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
Our fruitwood jewelry chest with bronze mounts and plaque dedicated to Marie comes from the esteemed Parisian cabinet maker, Paul Sormani (1817-1877). Signed and dated on the brass.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Paul Sormani Fruitwood Box Dedicated to Marie, Dated 1868
Paul Sormani Fruitwood Box Dedicated to Marie, Dated 1868

Paul Sormani Fruitwood Box Dedicated to Marie, Dated 1868

$4,000
Napoleon III, Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Imposing and magnificent fireplace gilded bronze and blue porcelain vases. The clock is decorated with putti representing the 4 seasons. It is su...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Napoleon III, Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Napoleon III, Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Napoleon III, Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock, 19th Century

$10,185
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain & Gold Bronze Urns Circa 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Napoleon III sèvres porcelain & gold bronze urns circa 1890's.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain & Gold Bronze Urns Circa 1890s
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain & Gold Bronze Urns Circa 1890s

Pair Antique French Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain & Gold Bronze Urns Circa 1890s

$5,700 / set
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French mid 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu tazzas. Each tazza is raised on an ebony mottled base with a Boulle tortoiseshell and etched brass inlay column ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas

$10,800 / set
PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century in ebonised wood, tortoiseshell and gilded metal. Interior with three golden glass bottles. Defects of age Dim.: (box) 11 x 1...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wood

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century
PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century

$1,437
19th century Napoleon III Blackened Wood and Curved Glass Angels
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 19th century French Napoleon III blackened wood and curved glass frame with two angels sculpture holding a cross. Hook at the back to h...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

19th century Napoleon III Blackened Wood and Curved Glass Angels
19th century Napoleon III Blackened Wood and Curved Glass Angels

19th century Napoleon III Blackened Wood and Curved Glass Angels

$623 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of hexagonal porcelain vases decorated with multicolored flowers. The midnight blue background is highlighted with gilded floral motifs and foliage. Napoleon III period. circ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases
Pair of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases

Pair of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases

$1,318 / set
French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
Located in Montreal, QC
This luxurious encrier de bureau is raised on scrolling and leafy feet mounting a malachite-finished base. The tray itself is modelled as a shell rising to a spring-loaded pen holder...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Bronze

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

$2,250
French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This wonderfully detailed bronze inkstand is of unusably small proportions and was made to compliment a lady's writing table most likely. It is of an oval form with a moulded base which is mounted with a detailed bronze study of a rural scene of a young man harvesting corn with a sickle. The bushels of corn hide the inkpot which hinges back to reveal a white porcelain container...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860

$1,243
C1860 Pair Of Elegant Girandoles in Gilded Bronze with Crystal Ornaments
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
C1860 Pair of Elegant Girondoles in Gilded Bronze with Crystal Ornaments. Beautiful pair purchased in France. There are six arms and a unique base of deer magpies. Excellent Conditio...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

C1860 Pair Of Elegant Girandoles in Gilded Bronze with Crystal Ornaments
C1860 Pair Of Elegant Girandoles in Gilded Bronze with Crystal Ornaments

C1860 Pair Of Elegant Girandoles in Gilded Bronze with Crystal Ornaments

$2,200
Pair of porcelain vases mounted in gilt bronze, circa 1890
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Charles Labarre
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This very beautiful pair of ovoid and covered vases was made of Sèvres porcelaine and mounted in gilt bronze. The two vases depicts a painted decor b...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of porcelain vases mounted in gilt bronze, circa 1890
Pair of porcelain vases mounted in gilt bronze, circa 1890

Pair of porcelain vases mounted in gilt bronze, circa 1890

$77,290 / set
Pair of silver and porcelain sevres vases, 19th century
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of silver and porcelain sevres vases, 19th century Beautiful pair of sevres porcelain vases in blue and white with gold floral details, with silver neck, mouth and base. Texture...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of silver and porcelain sevres vases, 19th century
Pair of silver and porcelain sevres vases, 19th century

Pair of silver and porcelain sevres vases, 19th century

$3,500
Decorative Gilt and Slate Candelabra Napoleon III
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Decorative Gilt and Slate Candelabra Napoleon III This unusual candelabra is emblematic of hunting with its display of animal heads on the base and birds and hare on the central st...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Slate, Metal, Spelter

Decorative Gilt and Slate Candelabra Napoleon III
Decorative Gilt and Slate Candelabra Napoleon III

Decorative Gilt and Slate Candelabra Napoleon III

$1,313
Bronze Figure of Young Psyche by Paul Duboy
By Paul Duboy
Located in Paris, FR
This brown and gold patinated bronze figure was crafted by the French sculptor Paul Duboy. It features a little girl, psyche, standing on a naturalistic base. The bronze sculpture is set upon a round marble plinth...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Figure of Young Psyche by Paul Duboy
Bronze Figure of Young Psyche by Paul Duboy

Bronze Figure of Young Psyche by Paul Duboy

$2,995
Pair Antique French Napoleon III "Jeweled" Porcelain & Gold Bronze Urns, Ca 1875
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Napoleon III gold bronze and "jeweled" porcelain urns, circa 1865-1885.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Napoleon III "Jeweled" Porcelain & Gold Bronze Urns, Ca 1875
Pair Antique French Napoleon III "Jeweled" Porcelain & Gold Bronze Urns, Ca 1875

Pair Antique French Napoleon III "Jeweled" Porcelain & Gold Bronze Urns, Ca 1875

$4,900 / set
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Marble, Ormolu and Bronze Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period black Belgian marble, ormolu and patinated bronze garniture set. The three pi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Marble, Ormolu and Bronze Garniture Set
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Marble, Ormolu and Bronze Garniture Set

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Marble, Ormolu and Bronze Garniture Set

$19,800 / set
Potpourri In Athenian Bronze, 19th century
Located in Beaune, FR
Athenian potpourri in bronze resting on a cherry red marble base. Very decorative, this potpourri is in good condition apart from a small lack on the top.
Category

19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Potpourri In Athenian Bronze, 19th century
Potpourri In Athenian Bronze, 19th century

Potpourri In Athenian Bronze, 19th century

$826
Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Man", Signed Plaster
By Ernestine Sirine-Real
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ernestine Sirine-Real (1899-1994) "Bust of a man". Signed and dated 44, plaster.
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1930s French Vintage Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Man", Signed Plaster
Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Man", Signed Plaster

Ernestine Sirine-Real "Bust of a Man", Signed Plaster

$2,156
A Napoleon III Three Piece Figural Clock Garniture
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Pieces Figural Clock Garniture. By Charpentier & Cie., Paris. Comprising a mantle clock modelled with playful cherubs with white enam...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Napoleon III Three Piece Figural Clock Garniture
A Napoleon III Three Piece Figural Clock Garniture

A Napoleon III Three Piece Figural Clock Garniture

$38,484
19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style
By Samson & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Oval blue porcelain cup with polychromatic decoration composed of a large cartouche with gilt-decorated borders depicting a man and a young woman in a landscape, sitting on the grass...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style
19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

$1,198
Column and Vase in Gold Cobalt Blue Ceramic and Decals, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vase with glazed ceramic column and pure gold decoration. The base and vase are designed together and feature a classic, elegant and sinuous design. The decoration starts from bottom...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Column and Vase in Gold Cobalt Blue Ceramic and Decals, 1920s, Set of 2
Column and Vase in Gold Cobalt Blue Ceramic and Decals, 1920s, Set of 2

Column and Vase in Gold Cobalt Blue Ceramic and Decals, 1920s, Set of 2

$1,557
Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of large French Napoleon III style metal thirteen-light figural torchières.depicting two winged cherubs holding up a thirteen-light torchère, standing on bases with gold highl...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères
Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères

Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères

$28,650 / set
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra. France, 19th century.
Category

1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra, France, 19th Century
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra, France, 19th Century

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra, France, 19th Century

$10,000 / set
Maison Marnyhac, Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in Beaune, FR
Inkwell in gilded bronze signed on the back "Maison MARNYHAC - 1 rue de la Paix - Paris". The inkwells are in the shape of Napoleonic drums. In the center is a child seated on an arm...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Maison Marnyhac, Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Maison Marnyhac, Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Maison Marnyhac, Inkwell in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

$1,318
Pair Gilt Bronze French Ewers Jug Vases Napoleon III Cherub
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of French Napoleon III silver gilt bronze jugs or ewers Perfect left and right of this highly decorative pair Large handle surmounted by the winged cupid So much intric...
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1880s Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Gilt Bronze French Ewers Jug Vases Napoleon III Cherub
Pair Gilt Bronze French Ewers Jug Vases Napoleon III Cherub

Pair Gilt Bronze French Ewers Jug Vases Napoleon III Cherub

$3,298 / set

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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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