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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
Royal Vienna Porcelain Jeweled Iridescent Portrait Vase
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful antique Royal Vienna hand painted "Jeweled" porcelain portrait vase. The vase is painted with a portrait of a young lady wearing flowers in her hair. The iridescent red ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Royal Vienna Porcelain Jeweled Iridescent Portrait Vase
Royal Vienna Porcelain Jeweled Iridescent Portrait Vase

Royal Vienna Porcelain Jeweled Iridescent Portrait Vase

$6,500
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 Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique jewelry box set was crafted in France, circa 1870. The box has a mother of pearl crest on the top and front, and reveals several dividers inside while the com...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case
19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case

$1,400
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
Porcelain Group, The Music Players
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain group, The Music Players, 19th century. Measures: H 37 cm, D 24 cm,
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Group, The Music Players
Porcelain Group, The Music Players

Porcelain Group, The Music Players

$3,727
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This very stylish French Empire gilt bronze and marble inkstand is a fine example. It is made from superb figured green marble. The triform base is raised onto bronze pads. The main inkwell body is in matching green figured marble which is raised onto ornate lion’s paw feet. The body is beautifully hand turned and separated with ormolu mounts and a lift off cover. Inside the git interior is inset with an original glass liner for ink. This very pleasing piece is in excellent original condition with very little sign of wear to the original gilding. French, circa 1870 Height 16.5cm x width 19cn x depth 17cm Please contact us for a shipping quote. We always use the best couriers with cost effective prices tracked and insured. Most of our items are double boxed for the safety of delicate items. Thank you for looking at the wonderful marble and Ormolu French inkstand...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870
A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

A 19th century French Empire green figured marble and ormolu inkstand C 1870

$1,632
Christophe Fratin "walking monkey" Bronze, Signed, XIXth Edition
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) "walking monkey" bronze, signed, signature of the founder Qyesnel XIXth edition.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Christophe Fratin "walking monkey" Bronze, Signed, XIXth Edition
Christophe Fratin "walking monkey" Bronze, Signed, XIXth Edition

Christophe Fratin "walking monkey" Bronze, Signed, XIXth Edition

$2,164
A Napoleon III Period Cut Crystal and Ormolu Vase with Bronze Dragon Decoration.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Napoleon III period cut crystal and ormolu vase with bronze dragon decoration, 19th century. A cut crystal and gilt bronze vase, 19th century, Napoleon III period, attributed to B...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

A Napoleon III Period Cut Crystal and Ormolu Vase with Bronze Dragon Decoration.
A Napoleon III Period Cut Crystal and Ormolu Vase with Bronze Dragon Decoration.

A Napoleon III Period Cut Crystal and Ormolu Vase with Bronze Dragon Decoration.

$4,689
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

Materials

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

$6,373
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

$2,164
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

Materials

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

$4,810
Old Paris Porcelain Jewelry Box Casket Bisque Parian Sculpture Rare
By Old Paris
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing Old Paris porcelain box with figural parian sculpture group on the top. The box features a mix of hand painted and transferred gold detaili...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Jewelry Box Casket Bisque Parian Sculpture Rare
Old Paris Porcelain Jewelry Box Casket Bisque Parian Sculpture Rare

Old Paris Porcelain Jewelry Box Casket Bisque Parian Sculpture Rare

$5,500
Late 19th Century Cupid Bronze Patinated Gilded
By Falconnet
Located in Marseille, FR
Late 19th century cupid bronze patinated gilded dimension: 27 cm high by 15 cm by 12 cm. Founder Richaud et Cie in Marseille. Model after Falconet.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Cupid Bronze Patinated Gilded
Late 19th Century Cupid Bronze Patinated Gilded

Late 19th Century Cupid Bronze Patinated Gilded

$901 / item
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
19th Century French Parisian Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Vases, Set of 3
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter or a shelf with this elegant set of "Vieux Paris" antique porcelain vases. Crafted in Saint Denis, France circa 1860, each colorful vase sits on an ornate ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century French Parisian Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Vases, Set of 3
19th Century French Parisian Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Vases, Set of 3

19th Century French Parisian Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Vases, Set of 3

$2,975 / 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

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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
19th Century Bronze Watch Holder in Cloisonné and Bronze
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century watch holder in the form of a sedan chair in bronze from the end of the 19th century in cloisonné and bronze, dimension 18 cm in lengt...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Watch Holder in Cloisonné and Bronze
19th Century Bronze Watch Holder in Cloisonné and Bronze

19th Century Bronze Watch Holder in Cloisonné and Bronze

$2,164
Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne
Located in London, GB
An unusual antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne with a large central flower holder and two smaller ones on either side....
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne
Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne

Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne

$1,891
Correspondence Box Napoleon III
Located in Madrid, ES
Correspondence box, Napoleon III period, composed on the top of two flaps. Their facades are embellished with Square and Rectangle Marquetry. In add...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Wood

Correspondence Box Napoleon III
Correspondence Box Napoleon III

Correspondence Box Napoleon III

$1,863
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

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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

$3,363 / set
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2 decorative inlaid tunbridge ware bands. Box opens out to a beige fabric writing slo...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

$913 Sale Price
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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
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu, tortoiseshell, and brass inlaid Boulle clock. The clock is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet with acanthus le...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

$13,800
19th Napoleon III Bronze Candlestick with a Dolphin
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Napoleon III period candlestick in gilded bronze representing a dolphin. Very nice quality.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Napoleon III Bronze Candlestick with a Dolphin
19th Napoleon III Bronze Candlestick with a Dolphin

19th Napoleon III Bronze Candlestick with a Dolphin

$745
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
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
Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier A fantastic masterwork of perfection with beautiful fire-gilded bron...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier
Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier

Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier

$10,564
A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative pair of mid 19th century bronze double candlesticks are beautifully cast in solid bronze. They have very good detail and are each in the form of a medieval wa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860
A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860

A pair of French 19th century bronze figurative double candlesticks circa 1860

$2,641 / set
Large Napoleon III Period Bronze Sculpture by Jules Bertin
Located in London, GB
Large Napoleon III period bronze sculpture by Jules Bertin French, 1879 Measures: Height 140cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm This exceptional sculpture is by Jules Bertin, a leading F...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Large Napoleon III Period Bronze Sculpture by Jules Bertin
Large Napoleon III Period Bronze Sculpture by Jules Bertin

Large Napoleon III Period Bronze Sculpture by Jules Bertin

$49,045
Pair Of Mercury Eglomisé Glass Vases, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of mercury glass églomisé vases with their old patina in good condition. Height each 19.5 cm, diameter from the top 10.5 cm.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Glass

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

Pair Of Mercury Eglomisé Glass Vases, 19th century

$565 / set
A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The crescent shaped & dished ‘verdi alpi’ marble base affixed with a pair of lidded gilt bronze inkpots (glass inkwells absent), decorated with fine engine turned detail, flanking a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870
A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870

A Very Good 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Marble Inkstand, Circa 1870

$1,500
Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-19th century brown patinated cast bronze animalier figure of a work horse in harness. Very fine detail and a beautiful quality bronze. Signed in the bronze T. Gechter for ...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner
Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner

Fine and Small Antique Bronze of a Packhorse by T. Gechner

$2,312
Carved Marble Figure of Napoleon Bonaparte with hand in waste coat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A white carved marble figure of Napoleon Bonaparte standing with one hand in his jacket, raised on a gilt bronze mounted white marble pedestal. Overall height: 75" Sculpture height...
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Early 20th Century Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble

Carved Marble Figure of Napoleon Bonaparte with hand in waste coat
Carved Marble Figure of Napoleon Bonaparte with hand in waste coat

Carved Marble Figure of Napoleon Bonaparte with hand in waste coat

$28,500 / set
Pair of Cassolettes Convertible into Candleholders, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cassolettes convertible into candleholders, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period candlesticks in enamelled and painted porcelain and...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Cassolettes Convertible into Candleholders, 19th Century.
Pair of Cassolettes Convertible into Candleholders, 19th Century.

Pair of Cassolettes Convertible into Candleholders, 19th Century.

$3,126 / set
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
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
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set A fine 19th Century French three piece clock garniture set. Comprising of a clock and pair of candelabra, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set

$16,000
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze inkwell sculpture with nuanced brown patination. Two ink pots are cleverly hidden at either end of the sculpture: One in the stump of the tree and the other under a rock. Moig...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez

$5,411
19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback
By Feuchere
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine quality Napoleon III mantle clock with a case of gilded, silvered, and patinated bronze. The base of the clock is in chased gilded bronze with elaborate moldings. The patinate...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback
19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback

19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback

$6,000
19th Century French Onyx Pomp Jug/Vase Bronze Silvered Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century French onyx pomp jug/vase bronze silvered Napoleon III Carcass made of onyx with rich silvered bronze elements. Egg-shaped soffit, retracted neck and round, profiled pe...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Brass

19th Century French Onyx Pomp Jug/Vase Bronze Silvered Napoleon III
19th Century French Onyx Pomp Jug/Vase Bronze Silvered Napoleon III

19th Century French Onyx Pomp Jug/Vase Bronze Silvered Napoleon III

$6,590
Sculpture in Gilt Bronze and Marble Base by Paul Ducuing, 19th Century.
By Paul Ducuing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in gilt bronze and marble base by Paul Ducuing, 19th century. Sculpture by Paul Ducuing, foundry F.Barbedienne Paris, in gilt bronze and marble...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Sculpture in Gilt Bronze and Marble Base by Paul Ducuing, 19th Century.
Sculpture in Gilt Bronze and Marble Base by Paul Ducuing, 19th Century.

Sculpture in Gilt Bronze and Marble Base by Paul Ducuing, 19th Century.

$3,848
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
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

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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
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

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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

$3,006
Bronze Cup Foot, With Elephant Heads, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Support / Foot for cup or centerpiece, bronze with brown patina, with elephant heads harnessed with a beautiful adornment Usual wear to the patina 19th century H18.5cm 17x17cm Dia...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Cup Foot, With Elephant Heads, XIXth Century
Bronze Cup Foot, With Elephant Heads, XIXth Century

Bronze Cup Foot, With Elephant Heads, XIXth Century

$1,022
Incredible Carved Marble Figure of Reclining Nude
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A carved marble figure of a reclining nude, 19th century Measures: Height 16 1/4", Width 25", Depth 11".
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Incredible Carved Marble Figure of Reclining Nude
Incredible Carved Marble Figure of Reclining Nude

Incredible Carved Marble Figure of Reclining Nude

$11,000
Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century Antique cut glass planter with a gilt bronze mount with a neoclassical design with 4 ladies, two on each side with ribbons and ornaments...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century
Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century

Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century

$2,000
Raingo Freres Three-Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
This graceful, joyous antique clock set is a reminder of why the 19th century Parisian clockmaking firm Raingo Freres is so highly revered: the beautiful...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Raingo Freres Three-Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set

Raingo Freres Three-Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set

$25,223 / set
French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
French silver desk timepiece clock very high quality. Napoleon III period. The case of beautifully cast silver with leaf and dart decoration to the base and to the bezel. The waste o...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case
French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case

French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case

$4,897
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

$2,164
Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can
Located in London, GB
Antique and unusual pair of 6 sconce candelabra. The 8 sided marble base set on four winged paw feet. The base has a silvered bronze collar decorated w...
Category

1860s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can
Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can

Antique and Unusual Pair of Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Inlaid Marble 6 Sconce Can

$8,337
2 Frames in Gilded Stuccoed Wood, Decorated in Imitation of Bamboo, Late 19th
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Frames in gilded stuccoed wood, decorated in imitation of bamboo Late 19th century. A groove allows them to be used with a painting, an engraving or a mirror The useful dimensio...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

2 Frames in Gilded Stuccoed Wood, Decorated in Imitation of Bamboo, Late 19th
2 Frames in Gilded Stuccoed Wood, Decorated in Imitation of Bamboo, Late 19th

2 Frames in Gilded Stuccoed Wood, Decorated in Imitation of Bamboo, Late 19th

$1,443 / item
Pair of Antique Glazed Biscuit Porcelain Figural Vases
Located in London, GB
Each of trumpet shape with applied allegorical figures of Napoleon III. These beautiful porcelain vases are distinctive for their bright, fresh color palette and trumpet shaped ne...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Glazed Biscuit Porcelain Figural Vases
Pair of Antique Glazed Biscuit Porcelain Figural Vases

Pair of Antique Glazed Biscuit Porcelain Figural Vases

$6,305 / set
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.
Category

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

$2,164
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.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

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
Late 19th Century Pair of Blue Bresse Enamel Jardinières
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century pair of jardinières in blue enamel from Bresse. Multicolored medallions depicting delicate flowers are framed by white and red enamel beads and gilded arabesques. E...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Late 19th Century Pair of Blue Bresse Enamel Jardinières
Late 19th Century Pair of Blue Bresse Enamel Jardinières

Late 19th Century Pair of Blue Bresse Enamel Jardinières

$14,430 / set
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Paris, FR
Sizeable rectangular, wooden coffer with its key. The blackened wood is inlaid with mother-of-pearl and brass. The lid and the main face of the box are r...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

$7,816
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...
Category

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

$1,563
Pair of Small Ewers Decorative Gilt Bronze
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of small ewers decorative gilt bronze.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Pair of Small Ewers Decorative Gilt Bronze
Pair of Small Ewers Decorative Gilt Bronze

Pair of Small Ewers Decorative Gilt Bronze

$601
19th Century Sevres Style Casket
Located in London, GB
19th century French Sevres style ormolu and porcelain casket having light blue ground, painted with panels of romantic scenes.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Style Casket
19th Century Sevres Style Casket

19th Century Sevres Style Casket

$4,764

Napoleon Iii decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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