Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Napoleon III
19th Century French Pair of Belle Époque Baccarat Crystal Crinoline Plafonniers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 19th Century Belle Époque Baccarat Crystal “Crinoline” Plafonniers
Crinoline model created in 1895
Composed of a crown in gilded bronze f...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Aesthetic Seven-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal Aesthetic seven-light chandelier
France, circa 1880
Perfectly working and ready to be hung.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Napoleon III Golden Bronze and Dark Green Lacquer Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in IT
Napoleon III golden bronze and dark green lacquer twelve-light chandelier
Chandelier from France from Napoleon III late 19th century period. The chandelier features 12-light. The...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
Napoleon III Chandelier in Bronze with Six-Light Arms
Located in Paris, FR
Nice chandelier in finely worked bronze, Napoleon III period.
Six-light arms fitted with "Grand Siècle" candles and one more light in the central cassolette.
Finely chiseled chains...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
MID 19th CENTURY BRONZE CHANDELIER WITH CRYSTALS
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid and elegant gilded bronze chandelier with 24 lights and hanging crystals. Its refinement and elegance are highlighted by the crystal chains and pendants that adorn the chand...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Baccarat Crystal Twenty-Four-light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Baccarat crystal and doré bronze chandelier of monumental size and opulent design is truly a splendid sight boasting 24 lights, distinguished by the oversized drops of crystals,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Napoleon III Golden Bronze Eight-Light Rounded Chandelier
Located in IT
Napoleon III golden bronze eight-light rounded chandelier, from France from late 19th century in correspondence of each light holder there is quiver shaped bronze decoration.
The c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Bronze
charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III
NOT ELECTRIFIED
lighting candles
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Metal
A Large Antique French Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large gilt bronze cage frame rock crystal chandelier from the late 19th century. Embellished with rock crystal and cut crystal pieces, The caged frame decorated with beads and flow...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze and Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
The grand turned alabaster marble bowl sits in a bronze ring decorated with ribbons and floral rosettes...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Bronze
Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Alabaster, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in gilt bronze and alabaster, 19th century.
A 19th century Napoleon III period chandelier in gilt bronze and alabaster bowl.
H: 72cm, d: 77cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Bronze
NAPOLEON III EIGHT LAME CANDELABRO 19th Century H. 120cm
Located in Madrid, ES
NAPOLEON III EIGHT LAME CANDELABRO 19th Century
French
in gilded bronze and marble, decorated with plant motifs. Signs of use.
Height: 120 cm
good conditions
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Italian Chandelier in Glass Crystal and Metal
Located in Roma, IT
This chandelier feature a cascade of tear-drops, roses, festoons, chains of pearls, sequins, and crystals, making them decor pieces of peerless elegance, splendor, and glamor.
Comple...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Chandelier with knights, in the style of E. Viollet-le-Duc, France, circa 1880
By Eugène Emmanuel Viollet Le Duc
Located in Paris, FR
French « chevaliers » chandelier, circa 1880, in polished bronze.
Originally gas-fired, it has recently been electrified.
The height is given without the suspension chain.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French End 19th Century Bronze Dragon Chandelier, 1880-1890
By Henri Picard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French end 19th century bronze chandelier, France, 1880-1890. Dragons. Solid bronze fixture showing 3 dragons. 3 Very precious lampshades in blown-moulded thin semi-crystal stretched...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Multicolor Murano Chandelier with 16 Lights
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Exceptionnel et rare lustre de Murano, en verre clair et de couleurs à 16 bras de lumière sur 2 rangs.En parfait état d'origine. Venise fin 19ème siècle.
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Early 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
French Napoleon III Chandelier Glass & Bronze Ceiling Pendant, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
Glass and bronze chandelier or lustre, made at the beginning of electricity circa 1890
French luminaire with two lights.
Good condition.
This can be rewired to USA or EU and UK ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1880s French Crystal Chandelier of 12 Lights
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A glittering gilt brass, bronze and cut crystal tiered chandelier of twelve lights, dating from the second half of the 19th century. This truly magnificent piece features a crisply c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Bronze Gilded Suspension with Glass Gemstones, Napoleon III Period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This gilt bronze chandelier has eight branches which take the form of glassware and candles and surround a semi spherical decorated with glass gemstones. Result of a very careful wor...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Orientalist Chandelier Att. to E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, circa 1870
By Eugène Cornu
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and important orientalist chandelier with 24 lights, in Algerian onyx, chiseled and gilded bronze and cloisonné enamel. It consists of a sh...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Onyx, Bronze, Enamel
Antique French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1850s
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1850s.
Elegant lantern shaped hanging chandelier for four candles. Suspended from a canopy with ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Basket Chandelier with 36 Lights in 24K Gold Bronze and Crystal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent chandelier in the shape of a basket in the Napoleon III style with 36 lights in 24K gilded bronze, many drops of crystal give it a sumptuous effect.
We have one chandeli...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Gold
Canton porcelain chandelier, gilt bronze mount, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier with a Chinese Canton porcelain vase with a white background and ornamentation of cherry blossom branches, three arms chiseled and gilt bronze mount and decorated in the L...
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1880s Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
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Porcelain
Pair of Napoleon III chandeliers in bronze and porcelain. 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
These blue and pink chandeliers are made in gilt bronze and porcelain and form a very special pair, characteristic of the decorative art under Napoleon III in late 19th century. The ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Iron Lantern French, Napoleon III Black with Stained Glass Panels, circa 1910
Located in Verviers, BE
Studio multicolored stained glass hanging pendant.
Studio stained glass hanging lamp. Featuring stained glass pieces with enclosing blue,...
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1910s French Vintage Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Hermitage Palace St Petersburg Chandelier 112 Lights Bronze gold 18k satin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This chandelier is a copy of a model in the Hermitage Palace in St. Petersburg, in bronze with a finish in gold 18 carats satin.
Its large number of lights and the finesse of its chi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze and crystal pendant, very nice decoration, Napoleon III period, 19th century, 3 lights.
Measures: H: 34 cm, d: 33 cm.
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1860s European Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Candlesticks
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century French candlesticks. They are in gilded and patinated bronze. They present a very beautiful abundant chiseled work. In good general condition. They measure: 65 c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Transparent Blown and Pinch Glass Chandelier Decorated with Crystals, Austria
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Glass and crystal chandelier on three levels, 16 sconces.
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20th Century Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Chandelier of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier of the 19th century, Napoleon III period in golden bronze and crystal, 14 lights, very beautiful chiseling of golden bronze with floral design.
Measures: H 110 cm, D 64 cm.
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Palatial Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in London, by appointment only
A magnificent late 19th century Napoleon III gilt bronze and glass 30-light chandelier of palatial proportions.
France, circa 1870
Measures: Drop 210cm
Diameter 185cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Style Bronze Oil Pendant Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Renaissance style 19th century oil lamp. Designed. I have two candleholders, each 3 candles. In the center the oil lamp unit. With a green glass shade with bronze crown. The frame is...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1920-1940 Bohémian or Baccarat Crystal Chandelier 6 Arms
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier crystal with bell with six arms and rings and 6 crosiers
Measures: Height 60 cm without chain
78 Cut crystal prisms with Baccarat model throttles
Good condition,
...
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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
19th Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Putti
Located in Marseille, FR
19th chandelier in gilt and silver bronze with putti decoration, Louis XVI style. Outstanding quality of carving and gilding.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Period Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 6-Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period gilded bronze chandelier, 6-light
Measures: H 83cm, D 52cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Napoléon III Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Thirty-Six Light Chandelier, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and impressive Napoléon III gilt bronze and cut-glass thirty-six light chandelier.
French, circa 1870.
This fine chandelier has a gilt bronze frame issuing scrolling f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19th Century 10-Light Ormolu and Crystal Basket-Shaped Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental 10-light basket-shaped chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal, crafted in the late 19th century in France. Beautifully designed oversized prisms, rosette and slice-cut drop...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Solid Brass Dutch Style Chandelier from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Solid brass Dutch style chandelier from the 19th century with five arms and five candles.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1950'Chandelier Crystal Baccarat 6 Arms
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier Crystal Baccarat ; ; prism with spikes,6 arms.
Good condition, circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Napoleon III Six-Light Candelabra
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Napoleon III six-light candelabra
each with a young faun in bronze holding two ormolu candle branches entwined with vine leaves set upon stop fluted grey marble columns wh...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
1880 Chandelier in Bindweeds with Blue Opaline and White Opaline Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier in bindweeds with bowl in opaline blue and flowers in opaline white, frame brass and bronze, six candlesticks, condition of use, circa 1880-1900.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III CHANDELIER WITH WINGED VICTORY
Located in Firenze, FI
The English-style chandelier from the Napoleon III period represents an excellent example of furniture and design from the second half of the 19th century. Characterized by refined e...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon Iii chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chandeliers and pendants created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, popular names associated with this style include Baccarat, OMBRES ET FACETTES, Cristalleries De Baccarat, and Europa Antiques. 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 chandeliers and pendants differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $544 and tops out at $233,178 while the average work can sell for $6,431.
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