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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
Antique French Crystal Sconces Baccarat style 4 Light Wall candelbras Baroque
Antique French Crystal Sconces Baccarat style 4 Light Wall candelbras Baroque

Antique French Crystal Sconces Baccarat style 4 Light Wall candelbras Baroque

A pair antique French gilt bronze and crystal candelabras/ four light sconces. Design in the maner: Baccarat, Bagues, Paul Garnier Style: Napoleon III, Belle Epoque, Antique, Louis V...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III

Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier A stunning original chandelier in the Napoleon III style, embodying the elegance and grandeur of the 19th century. This exquisite piece feature...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

French Napoleon III Chandelier Glass & Bronze Ceiling Pendant, circa 1890
French Napoleon III Chandelier Glass & Bronze Ceiling Pendant, circa 1890

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 Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 9 Lights
19th Century Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 9 Lights

19th Century Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 9 Lights

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A fabulous, traditional gilt brass, bronze and cut crystal chandelier of nine lights, dating from the second half of the 19th century. This outstanding piece is richly decorated with...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Style Pair French Hand Painted Opaline Glass Oil Lamps
Napoleon III Style Pair French Hand Painted Opaline Glass Oil Lamps

Napoleon III Style Pair French Hand Painted Opaline Glass Oil Lamps

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pleas...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Baccarat Crystal 24 light Oversized Chandelier
Baccarat Crystal 24 light Oversized Chandelier

Baccarat Crystal 24 light Oversized 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 Lighting

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Style French Lamp In Hand-Painted Opaline Glass
Napoleon III Style French Lamp In Hand-Painted Opaline Glass

Napoleon III Style French Lamp In Hand-Painted Opaline Glass

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Pleasi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Opaline Glass

Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860

Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860

By Maison Marquis

Located in PARIS, FR

This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, adorned with Bacchus masks, scalloped acanthuses, pearls and “cuir découpé” motifs (“cut leather”), and at the upper part of six sets of six light-arms. The light-arms set is designed around an architectured central shaft, made of foliate balusters, surrounded by three female tritons, each bearing a basket of exotic fruits. The whole finishing at the top with scrolls alternating with garlands of fruits. The whole is richly adorned with numerous cut and faceted crystal pendants. Provenance : Casino – Campione d’Italia *Two identical chandeliers have been made by Louis-Auguste Marquis for the Galerie de la Paix du 37 quai d’Orsay, Hôtel du Ministre des Affaires Étrangères (see attached). Louis-Auguste Marquis (1811-1885) teamed up in 1839 with another bronze-caster named Gilbert Honoré Chaumont (1790-1868), already specialized in lightings. They were awarded at the Exhibition of Industrial Products a bronze medal with their Renaissance style candelabra, a clock and a large chandelier with branches...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Baccarat, Pair of Crystal Candelabras, France, circa 1870
Baccarat, Pair of Crystal Candelabras, France, circa 1870

Baccarat, Pair of Crystal Candelabras, France, circa 1870

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful pair of Baccarat cut crystal candelabras with ten lights. The central baluster-shaped shaft illuminates with two superimposed rows of six and three light arms with twisted ...

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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal

Napoléon III 1870s Six-Light Chandelier with Scrolling and Twisted Accents
Napoléon III 1870s Six-Light Chandelier with Scrolling and Twisted Accents

Napoléon III 1870s Six-Light Chandelier with Scrolling and Twisted Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoléon III period six-light iron chandelier from late 19th century with scrolling accents and twisted patterns. Created in France at the end of emperor Napoléon III's reig...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Iron

Lantern, attributed to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1890
Lantern, attributed to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1890

Lantern, attributed to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1890

By Maison Millet

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful lantern in double patina bronze and crystal. The central shaft is engraved with a Greek frieze centered on a star. The whole is suspended from a openwork crown decorated wi...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

19th-C. French Napoleonic Brass & Curved Glass Mirrored Sconces Lion Mask - Pair
19th-C. French Napoleonic Brass & Curved Glass Mirrored Sconces Lion Mask - Pair

19th-C. French Napoleonic Brass & Curved Glass Mirrored Sconces Lion Mask - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are French Napoleonic sconces with draping tassels and lion masque. They date to approximately 1850. The curved glass was intended to protect the candle flame and is in very go...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass

Pr Vintage Hand Crafted French Napoleon III-Style Gilded Bronze Sconces
Pr Vintage Hand Crafted French Napoleon III-Style Gilded Bronze Sconces

Pr Vintage Hand Crafted French Napoleon III-Style Gilded Bronze Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

A fine diminutive pair of vintage late 1920’s French gilded bronze wall sconces in the Napoleon III-style having frosted glass rose petal shades. The round back plates with laurel le...

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1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade and Bronze Base
19th Century Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade and Bronze Base

19th Century Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade and Bronze Base

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This 19th century French bouillotte lamp is a distinguished example of neoclassical design, crafted in bronze with a finely aged patina. The circular base is richly detailed with del...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze, Sheet Metal, Enamel

19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 12 Lights
19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze Chandelier of 12 Lights

19th Century Large Crystal and Bronze 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 Lighting

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Monumental Large Japanese French Imari Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra
Pair of Monumental Large Japanese French Imari Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra

Pair of Monumental Large Japanese French Imari Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair of Monumental Large Japanese French Imari Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra Porcelain: Japanese, 18th Century Ormolu: French, Mid-19th Century Height 260cm, diameter 86cm This exce...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Blue & White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien
Pair of 19th Century Blue & White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien

Pair of 19th Century Blue & White Faience Bronze-Mounted Lamps Gien

By Gien

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning of pair of blue and white bronze-mounted lamps, wired for US, circa 1880. Total height with the shades / 22".

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Paris Porcelain Chandelier with Flowers, France, circa 1890
Paris Porcelain Chandelier with Flowers, France, circa 1890

Paris Porcelain Chandelier with Flowers, France, circa 1890

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

Charming painted porcelain chandelier with a blue background, in the shape of a basin with a flared and openwork border decorated with foliage on a platinum background alternating wi...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Putti Torcheres Attributed to v. Paillard, France, Circa 1870
Pair of Bronze Putti Torcheres Attributed to v. Paillard, France, Circa 1870

Pair of Bronze Putti Torcheres Attributed to v. Paillard, France, Circa 1870

By Victor Paillard

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of two patina bronze torcheres attributed to V. Paillard. Each modelled as a pair of putti holding aloft a large foliate shaft issuing eleven berried-acanthus scrolled branche...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

H. Vian, Chandelier "with Butterflies", France, Circa 1890
H. Vian, Chandelier "with Butterflies", France, Circa 1890

H. Vian, Chandelier "with Butterflies", France, Circa 1890

By Henri Vian

Located in PARIS, FR

Chandelier with eighteen light-arms in gilded bronze attributed to H. Vian, richly decorated with scrolls, pearls and cut crystal pendants. The whole is decorated on the shaft with t...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF NAPOLEON III CHANDELIERS
MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF NAPOLEON III CHANDELIERS

MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF NAPOLEON III CHANDELIERS

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant pair of nine-light chandeliers, with refined details and gilded bronze chains. The band features palmettes, a typical feature of the First Empire era, while the floral decora...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Alabaster, Bronze

A Suite of Four Theodore Deck Ormolu-Mounted Celadon Green Porcelain Lamps
A Suite of Four Theodore Deck Ormolu-Mounted Celadon Green Porcelain Lamps

A Suite of Four Theodore Deck Ormolu-Mounted Celadon Green Porcelain Lamps

By Theodore Deck

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Exquisite Suite of Four Theodore Deck Ormolu-Mounted Celadon Green Porcelain Lamps – In the Chinese Taste This rare suite of four Theodore Deck ormolu-mounted celadon green porcelai...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Ermitage Palace St Petersburg Chandelier 112 Lights Bronze gold 18k satin
Ermitage Palace St Petersburg Chandelier 112 Lights Bronze gold 18k satin

Ermitage Palace St Petersburg Chandelier 112 Lights Bronze gold 18k satin

By OMBRES ET FACETTES

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF

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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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Antique French Napolean III Hand Painted Porcelain Oil Lamp Table Lamps - a Pair
Antique French Napolean III Hand Painted Porcelain Oil Lamp Table Lamps - a Pair

Antique French Napolean III Hand Painted Porcelain Oil Lamp Table Lamps - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Napolean III Style Hand Painted Porcelain Converted Oil Lamp Electrified Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features hand painted scenes of maidens to fronts and country Frenc...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass

Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze w/ Crystal Fruit Girandoles/ Table Lamps
Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze w/ Crystal Fruit Girandoles/ Table Lamps

Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze w/ Crystal Fruit Girandoles/ Table Lamps

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 19thc French Antique Napoleon III Bronze and Crystal Fruit Cluster Table Lamps/ Girandoles. Bronze with crystal grape clusters. 2 lights each.

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1890s Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal

Matching Pair of Figural Patinated Bronze Flame Torcheres after Clodion
Matching Pair of Figural Patinated Bronze Flame Torcheres after Clodion

Matching Pair of Figural Patinated Bronze Flame Torcheres after Clodion

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A beautifully cast matching pair of patinated bronze figural torcheres in the manner of Clodion modeled as classically draped young girls with garlands of flowers in their hair and h...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Ceiling Dome Fixture/ Flush Mount
c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Ceiling Dome Fixture/ Flush Mount

c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Ceiling Dome Fixture/ Flush Mount

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1900 French Antique Napoleon III Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Ceiling Flush Mount Lighting Fixture/ Chandelier. Stunning, highly decorative fixture. Ormolu Frame.

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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Ormolu

19th Century Gilt Bronze table Lamp with Ram Heads
19th Century Gilt Bronze table Lamp with Ram Heads

19th Century Gilt Bronze table Lamp with Ram Heads

Located in NICE, FR

An ornate 19th century gilt bronze table lamp featuring adorned with ram's head motifs including floral patterns. The base has a square shape with a raised platform, supported by ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

French D'ore Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier
French D'ore Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier

French D'ore Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Chandelier

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful chateau quality d'ore gilt and patinated bronze 9 light chandelier. Provenance : Andrew Hall estate, Southport, CT.

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1810s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOOD WALL LIGHTS
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOOD WALL LIGHTS

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILDED WOOD WALL LIGHTS

Located in Firenze, FI

An elegant pair of carved wood wall lights gilded with pure gold leaf. These refined wall lights each have two lights and are electrified. Their distinctive feature lies in the art o...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century Zinc Finial Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Zinc Finial Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Zinc Finial Table Lamps

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two large scale table lamps. Can also work as a floor lamp. Created from a pair of matching zinc roof finial from a French chateau which had to replace its roof. These architectural ...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Steel, Zinc

Pair 19thc French Bronze "Hands Holding Torch" Maison Bagues style -Candle Light
Pair 19thc French Bronze "Hands Holding Torch" Maison Bagues style -Candle Light

Pair 19thc French Bronze "Hands Holding Torch" Maison Bagues style -Candle Light

By Maison Baguès

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair Fantastic 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze "Fists with Torch" Wall Sconces attributed to Maison Bagues. Original candle lit but can easily be electrified.

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Pair Mid 19thc French Baccarat For Oriental Market Bronze/ Crystal Wall Sconces
Pair Mid 19thc French Baccarat For Oriental Market Bronze/ Crystal Wall Sconces

Pair Mid 19thc French Baccarat For Oriental Market Bronze/ Crystal Wall Sconces

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Sconces with Cut Crystal Shaded by Baccarat. These sconces were manufactured for the Oriental market. Rare sconces. Highly detailed bronze work.

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Lamps in Plate and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Pair of Lamps in Plate and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Pair of Lamps in Plate and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of lamps in plate and gilt bronze of baluster shape of brown green color. Chiseled and gilt bronze mount. Decor of cherubs adorned with acanthus leaves on the neck, on each side...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Large Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Lights, 1880-1890
Large Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Lights, 1880-1890

Large Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Lights, 1880-1890

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large pair of French Napoleon III wall sconces, France, 1880-1890. Gilt bronze fixtures and opalescent granite glass shades. Height : 45cm (17.7"), Width : 15cm (5.9"), Depth : 29cm ...

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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed Baccarat
19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed Baccarat

19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze with Crystal Suspended Ceiling Lantern. The crystal shade and the bronze body are both signed by Baccarat France. This is a unique fixture and h...

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1850s
Antique French Napoleon III Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 1850s

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 Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Round Iron Lantern with Stained Glass Panels
19th Century French Napoleon III Round Iron Lantern with Stained Glass Panels

19th Century French Napoleon III Round Iron Lantern with Stained Glass Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

For a unique lighting feature, look no further than this beautiful, antique Gothic style lantern. Crafted in France circa 1870, this vibrant lantern features seven stained glass pane...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Iron

French Napoléon III 1850s Montgolfière Crystal and Brass Two-Light Chandelier
French Napoléon III 1850s Montgolfière Crystal and Brass Two-Light Chandelier

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 Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Boin-Masson, "Cupids" Chandelier, France, Circa 1880
Boin-Masson, "Cupids" Chandelier, France, Circa 1880

Boin-Masson, "Cupids" Chandelier, France, Circa 1880

Located in PARIS, FR

Charming gilded and patinated bronze chandelier composed of nine branches ending with illuminating roses. The central lattice basket of pearls and crystal rosettes supports three sea...

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

French 1850s Napoléon III Painted Tôle Two-Light Lamp with Cherub and Roses
French 1850s Napoléon III Painted Tôle Two-Light Lamp with Cherub and Roses

French 1850s Napoléon III Painted Tôle Two-Light Lamp with Cherub and Roses

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoléon III period painted tôle two-light table lamp from the mid 19th century, with cherub and rose motifs. Created in France at the beginning of Emperor Napoléon III's re...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Tôle

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Painted Stained Glass Panels
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Painted Stained Glass Panels

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Painted Stained Glass Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

For a unique lighting feature, look no further than this beautiful, antique Gothic style lantern. Created in France circa 1870, the colorful lantern is decorated with four painted, s...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Iron

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Sconce
Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Sconce

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Sconce

Located in Dallas, TX

Fantastic pair of French Napoleon III nickel-plated 3-light sconces. Having fine detailed castings of ribbon, cornucopia, swag, and acanthus motifs. A great pair of sconces to suit...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

19thc XL French Napoleon III Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
19thc XL French Napoleon III Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture

19thc XL French Napoleon III Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Huge 1890's French Napoleon III Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture. 6 lights. Bronze acanthus base.

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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal

19thc French Napoleon III Gilt&Patinated Bronze Cherub with Garland on His Swing
19thc French Napoleon III Gilt&Patinated Bronze Cherub with Garland on His Swing

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 Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century Pair French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Marble Candelabra Lamps
19th Century Pair French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Marble Candelabra Lamps

19th Century Pair French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Marble Candelabra Lamps

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Enhance your living space with this exceptional pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Table Lamps, each adorned with a geometric shape marble base. No...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III 24-Light Gilt Bronze Monumental Chandelier
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III 24-Light Gilt Bronze Monumental Chandelier

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III 24-Light Gilt Bronze Monumental Chandelier

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III 24-light gilt bronze monumental chandelier By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Pair of Wall Sconces in Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period.
Pair of Wall Sconces in Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Wall Sconces in Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of wall sconces in porcelain and gilt bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of wall sconces, signed Lille, 1717, in porcelain and gilt bronze, 19th century, Napoleo...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of torcheres “Night” & “Day” model by Carrier-Belleuse & E.Colin, 19th C
Pair of torcheres “Night” & “Day” model by Carrier-Belleuse & E.Colin, 19th C

Pair of torcheres “Night” & “Day” model by Carrier-Belleuse & E.Colin, 19th C

Total height : 257 cm (101,2 in.) ; Base height : 52 cm (20,5 in.) ; Base width : 48×48 cm (18,9×18,9 in.) Exceptional pair of female torcheres, made in dark patinated bronze with g...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILT BRONZE WALL LIGHTS
MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILT BRONZE WALL LIGHTS

MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILT BRONZE WALL LIGHTS

Located in Firenze, FI

A refined pair of wall lights in lost-wax cast bronze, chiseled and gilded. The wall lights feature three lights, with cornucopia-shaped arms, and are electrified. Their geometric an...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Ornate French Napoleon III Gilt Ten-Light Candelabra
Pair of Ornate French Napoleon III Gilt Ten-Light Candelabra

Pair of Ornate French Napoleon III Gilt Ten-Light Candelabra

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Napoleon III gilt and patinated bronze ten-light candelabra with a traditionally dressed man and woman under palm trees mounted on bases.

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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of 19th-Century Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, Napoleon III.
Pair of 19th-Century Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, Napoleon III.

Pair of 19th-Century Canton Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Oil Lamps, Napoleon III.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of 19th-century Canton porcelain and gilt bronze oil lamps, Napoleon III period. Pair of 19th-century gilt bronze oil lamps, Napoleon III period, Canton porcelain. H: 76 cm, W:...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

A striking Napoleon III black iron lantern featuring intricate scrollwork, glass-paneled sides, and a gracefully tapered form—blending 19th century French industrial craftsmanship wi...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique French Pate Sur Pate Celadon Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Antique French Pate Sur Pate Celadon Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Antique French Pate Sur Pate Celadon Porcelain Lamps

Located in Montreal, QC

A good pair of antique French celadon and pate sur pate two handled bottle shaped vases. Each is finely cast with gilt bronze handles and bases. The technique of pate sur pate was p...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

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