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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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Style: Napoleon III
19th Century French Napoleon III Cut Crystal and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant Baccarat style crystal and bronze light fixture was created in France, circa 1870. The intricate antique chandelier has six lights newly wired on one tier with luxurious...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Belle Epoch Giltwood Chandeliers
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful and highly carved pair of Giltwood chandeliers from the Belle Epoch period. Finding a pair of any antiques is a challenge but a pair of chandeliers remaining together is ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood

c1890 French Napoleon III Signed Baccarat Red Japanese Scenes -Lantern/ Pendant
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Form 19thc French Antique Napoleon III Japanese Scenes / RED Crystal Pendant / Lantern / Chandelier / Fixture Signed by Baccarat. "Japonisant / Chinoiserie. The scene panels are...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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

Napoleon III Ceiling Lights
Located in Beaune, FR
Ceiling lamp forming a chiseled glass shell topped with a gilded bronze belt. It is from the Napoleon III period and dates from the 19th century. It is in good condition. Dimensions...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Bleached Oak Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room or a den with this elegant antique wooden chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1880, the light fixture is round in shape and features four arms of equal lengths...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Oak

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

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Marble, 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

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Bronze

c1890 French Beaded Crystal "Crown" Form Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 French Beaded Crystal Crown Form Vhandelier. Stunning detail in the beaded crystal work.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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

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Crystal, Metal

19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Cage Ruby Red & Clear Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1890 French Napoleon III Bronze Cage with Red and Clear Cut Crystal Adornment. Beautiful amethyst and Ruby Red Crystal. Spectacular!
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1890 French Style Maison Bagues Napoleon III Gas Conv. Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Gas Converted to Electric Attributed Maison Bagues Beaded Crystal Chandelier. Amber crystal star detail and crystal ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

19thc French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded w/ Amethyst & Clear Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Amethyst & Clear Crystal Chandelier. Note the detail, the beaded circular chains are quite unique. This piece is attributed to Maison Bagues ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

c1900 French Louis XVI style Cut Crystal Basket Form Chandelier Swarovski
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Antique French Crystal Beaded Basket Swarovski Chandelier. Napoleon III period.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

19thc French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Crystal Beaded Dome Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 19thc French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Beaded Chandelier/ Pendant. French buying trip acquisition.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19thc French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Chandelier Florals & Scrolls
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Lovely 19thc French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Chandelier. Gilt bronze scrolls and floral detail. Nice exta special fixture.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19thc French Napoleon III Dore Bronze Hanging Floral Form Chandelier/ Pendant
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 French Napoleon III Dore Bronze Floral Form Chandelier/ Pendant Lighting Fixture. Flowers hanging down and spacedd apart into 5 lights. 4 Frosted floral glass shades and one ce...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19thc French NapoleonIII Purple/ Clear Crystal Floral Form Chandelier style Bacc
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1850's French Antique Napoleon III Purple and Clear Rop Twist / Floral Decor Chandelier. This piece has been restored and the enamel flower work is hand painted. There are 3 purple ...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

19thc French Napoleon III Gilt&Patinated Bronze Cherub with Garland on His Swing
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning and Very High Quality. 19thc French Napoleon Gilt & Patinated Bronze Cherub Baby on His Swing and Carrying a Garland Chandelier. I cannot emphasize the superb quality of the...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Baccarat Crystal Twenty-Four-light Chandelier
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, Bronze, Metal

French End 19th Century Bronze Dragon Chandelier, 1880-1890
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

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Beaune, FR
Important Louis XVI style gilded bronze chandelier with 11 lights. It is composed of 8 arms of light with tulips as well as a globe in the shape of a shell and a large flame. Complet...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Polychrome Painted Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room or a den with this elegant antique wooden chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1880, the light fixture is round in sha...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Oak, Paint

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

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Glass

French Napoléon III 19th Century Gilt Bronze 12 Light Chandelier with Mascarons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III gilt bronze 12-light chandelier from the second half of the 19th century, with scrolling arms and abundant foliage motif. Embellish your space with the sublime ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

French Napoléon III 1850s Montgolfière Crystal and Brass Two-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period montgolfière two lights crystal chandelier from the mid 19th century with brass foliage, wired for the USA. Experience the allure of French artistry with this mid 19th century Napoléon III period Montgolfière chandelier...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

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

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Multi-gemstone, Bronze

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

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Bronze

French 19th Century Large 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

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

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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

Large Napoleon III Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Crystal, 24 Lights
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large Napoleon III chandelier in gilded and ciseled bronze with 24 sconces in four rows, with a rich ornamentation of cut crystal pendants and toothed cups. Quality work from the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Ormolu

Rare 10 Light French Napoleon III Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A ten light French Napoleon III glass chandelier with curved candlelights issuing from a fine basket center. Each arm is decorated with hand blown opaline leaves and naturalistic mou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

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

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Crystal, Bronze, Gold

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

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze D' Ore and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French Napoleon III bronze d' ore and crystal chandelier.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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 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

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Crystal & Gold Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III crystal and gold bronze 12-light chandelier, circa 1890's.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Three Light French Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Brass chandelier in the shape of ropes and bows. Flower shaped glass shades. Louis XIV style. Completely restored and rewired, ready to install. includes glass flower petal shades in...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Chandelier, Gilt and Black Patinated Bronze
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Napoleon III chandelier with 6 arms. Gilded in black patinated bronze with fine details, leaf work and gilded female heads under each candle arm and fine chisels on the c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Glass

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

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Bronze

Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Napoleon III Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Napoleon III style chandelier with rope twist arm having a bronze dore frame ornate with clear, "fumee" and amethyst color hand cut pendalogues ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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

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Bronze

Very Fine Napoleon III Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Napoleon III style chandelier having a gilt bronze frame with "S" curve arms ornate with "Fumee" purple pendalogues and beaded swags. 8 Lights. France, circa 1900. Dimen...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Twelve light gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, French, early 19th century. Unique Georgian and faceted diamond shaped crystals. Height is chandelier only...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
A magnificent late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. 36 lights on alternating curved foliate arms. Central stem has greek...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Four Light French Napoleon III Horse Chandelier
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Canton, MA
Four light French gasolier, Napoleon III style. Exceptional brass castings of horses, original beaded crystal chains. electrified. C. 1900 In the style of Percier and Fontaine...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Napoleon III French Bronze Six Light Bronze Chandelier
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 20th century French bronze chandelier in the style of Napoleon III or neoclassical design. Six lights, highly detailed bronze details.
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Gold Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, Ca 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional antique French Napoleon III gold bronze and baccarat crystal chandelier, Circa 1880.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Candlesticks Napoleon III
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of candlesticks Napoleon III circa 1900 gilt bronze and champleve enamel Origin France perfect condition.
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Candlesticks
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
A pair of Napoleon III candlesticks gilt bronze and Champleve enamel Origin France 19th century 1860 perfect condition. The Napoleon III style had its...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Metal, Wrought Iron

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

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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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