Napoleon III Lighting
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
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 Lighting
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Crystal
19thc French Napoleon III Cut Crystal with Bronze 3 Tier Ceiling Flush Mount
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Framed Cut Crystal Pencil Form Crystal 3 Tier Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture/ Chandelier. This is a beauty! High quality fixture.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Crystal
c1890 Pair French Napoleon III Polychrome Patinated Iron Flora Form Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Lovely Pair of French Napoleon III Polychrome Iron Floral Form Wall Sconces. Original polychrome finish makes these sconces spectacular. Patinated Iron. French estate purchase.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Metal
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 Lighting
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Bronze
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 Amber/ Amethyst Crystal Fruit Table/ Accent Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Napoleon III Amber and Amethyst Crystal Fruit Table/ Accent Lamp/ Girandole. Fleurettes and pendant crystals.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Crystal
Pair 19thc French Rock & Clear Crystal Floral Form Wall Sconces Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1890 French Napoleon III Clear and Rock Crystal. 2 lights each with amazing light element holder/ bobesche. I purchased these at action on the South of France.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
c1880 French Napoleon III Crystal&Gilt Bronze Ceiling Fixture / Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Cut Crystal Chandelier/ Pendant Ceiling Fixture. The quality of this piece is amazing! The crystal is very, very thick and heavy. Attributed t...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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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 Lighting
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Crystal
Important Bronze Oil Lamp - XIXth Century - Napoleon III
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Important old oil lamp in bronze of quality, nicely carved and gilded.
Its foot is of circular form surmounted by a grooved column, its top is also in bronze with floral decoration w...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
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
19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Cut Crystal Beaded Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning Large 19thc French Napoleon III Heavy Bronze with Cut Crystal Beaded Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture. 4 bulbs, very nice size and very ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Crystal
19thc French Napoleon III Crystal Hanging Lantern - Countryside Scenes -Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 Napoleon III Crystal Hanging Lantern by Baccarat France. Country scenes on one side of the globe lantern and Roman ruin scenes on the other side. Brass mounts. This piece is documented in Metropolitan Museum of Arts rare book titled Cristallerie de Baccarat Paris.
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1890s Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Crystal
Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze w/ Rock Crystal & Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning and Unusual Pair of Girandoles/ Table Lamps. Bronze with cut crstal and Rock Crystal elements. Napoleon III Period 1890. Baccarat crystal was used.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
Pair 1920's French Napoleon III Bronze & Crystal Fruit & Petals Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Antique 1920's French Napoleon III style Bronze with Crystal Fruit Table Lamps/ Girandoles. These lamps have been electrified and we will send lam shades to the buyer.
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1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
Pair c1880s French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze&Sevres style Porcelain Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of Stunning French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze with Sevres style Porcelain Wall Sconces. The gilt bronze is marked a few times. This is a very high quality pair of Napoleonic Wall ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
19thc French Purple Double Rope Twist Floral Enamel Wall Sconce Attrib. Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Well how to explain this treasure. Mid 19thc French Purple Double Arm Wall Sconce Attributed to Baccarat France, Heavy steel back which cups the double arm holder. There is a purple ...
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Art Glass
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 Lighting
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Crystal
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 Lighting
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Bronze
19thc F&C Osler Cut Glass Table Lamp - Exceptional!
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Masterpiece 19thc British Cut Glass Table Lamp by F & C Osler. This lamp is exceptional quality as Osler offered the highest craftsmanship. Purchased in Holland from a lighting deale...
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1870s English Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Glass
19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Lamps with Red Griotte Marble Bases
Located in NICE, FR
We present a pair of lamps crafted in gilt bronze, featuring a rich and diverse array of decorative elements, including male and female mascaron ornaments, ancient-style musicians, a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Griotte Marble, 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 Lighting
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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 Lighting
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Bronze
Pair 19thc French Silvered Bronze Louis XV Crystal Fruit Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 Pair French Antique Napoleon III Silvered Bronze Lyre Back Crystal Fruit Wall Sconces. These are beautiful loaded with Italian crystal fruit. Found th...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
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
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
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 Lighting
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Crystal, Bronze, Metal
Pair of Medici Shaped Opaline Lamps, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Napoleon III style Medici shaped opaline lamps with gilt bronze mounts, early 20th century.
h: 39cm, d: 15cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting
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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 Lighting
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Bronze
19th Century Celadon Porcelain Lamp with Gilded Bronze Mounting
Located in NICE, FR
This large celadon porcelain lamp, measuring 50 cm in height and 22 cm in diameter, showcases intricate floral and vegetal motifs, a creation from the esteemed French workshop Gaguen...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
Large Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Lights, 1880-1890
By Henri Picard
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
19th-Century Empire-Style Lamp in Gilt Bronze and Brown Patina with Marble Base
Located in NICE, FR
A large four-legged lamp in the style of the First French Empire with a gilded bronze and brown patina finish, resting gracefully on a marble base. Adorned with intricate garlands an...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Marble, Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience & Bronze Converted Oil Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Faience and Bronze Oil Lamp has been converted into an electric table lamp. Crafted in France, circa 1880s, the hand painted porcelain "...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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 Lighting
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Crystal, Ormolu
Pair 19th Century French Sevres Style Floral Painted Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) French Sevres style porcelain vases with spirling ribbed shape, mounted as table lamps with bronze mounts and fine floral painted designs and gilding o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
French Napoleon III 19th Ctr. Ormolu Table Lamp
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Napoleon III 19th century ormolu table lamp with two light sources. Height to top: 77 cm.
Circular base and tapered central support mounted with gilt bronze grapes and foliate...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Baccarat White Opaline Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of late 19th C Baccarat white opaline vases with gilt and floral decorations. Vases are beautifully mounted on gilt wooden base. In excellent condition with minimal gilt losses ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Enamel
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 Lighting
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Metal, Wrought Iron
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 Lighting
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Crystal, Bronze
Gilded Elegance: 19th Century Venetian Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 19th Century Carved and Gilt Wood Venetian Lantern. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this lantern's intricate carvings and lustrous gilt finish exude timeless elegance. It...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Wood
Pair of 20th Century Continental Porcelain Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 20th Century Continental Porcelain Lamps
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting
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Porcelain
19th Century French Delft Blue and White Painted Porcelain and Brass Oil Lamp
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique oil lamp was crafted in France, circa 1880. The porcelain "Lampe a Petrole" sits on an intricate brass base decorated with shell ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Brass
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Carcel styled Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Carcel styled Lamps. Repurposed to electric from oil including glass globes. Gorgeous with hunting scene. Unique
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Brass
Bronze Lamp from Vienna, Orientalist, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze lamp from Vienna, Orientalist, 19th century.
Orientalist lamp by Bergman, 19th century, Vienna bronze.
Dimensions: h: 34cm, w: 21cm, d: 14cm.
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain & Brass Table Oil Lamps with Floral Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique oil lamps were crafted in France, circa 1870. The "Lampes a Petrole", converted into table lamps, sit on round brass bases, and feature the original flame regul...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Brass
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted electric
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted to electric
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Ormolu
Candelabra In Porcelain And Bronze, Japonisme, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Porcelain candelabra painted with flower decoration, with a base and a bouquet of 7 lights, in bronze with a brown patina, in the Japanese or Escalier de Cristal style
Good general ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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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 Lighting
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Crystal, Brass
Superb F. Barbidienne Gilt, Patinated Bronze Napoleon III Figural Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
fine antique Napoleon III period signed F. Barbidienne gilt and patinated bronze, carved slate four light lamp with mythological creatures and classical Grecian maidens.
circa 1870
...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Slate, Bronze
Pair of Napoleon III Lamps marble and enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Napoleon III lamps
Origin France 19th century, circa 1860
electrified 220 w perfect condition
gilt bronze, onyx and cloisonné enamel
39 cm high up to the screen frame.
The Na...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Enamel
Large Pair of 19th Century Chased and Gilt Bronze Sconces.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Pair of 19th Century Chased and Gilt Bronze Sconces.
Pair of 19th century gilt bronze and chased sconces, Napoleon III period.
h: 104cm, w: 39cm, d: 26cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Black and Gilt Iron Three-Light Hexagon Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, and hexagonal in shape with slant roof form top, the antique light fixture features pierced ornate, decorative scrolls throughout and embellished with a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Iron
Important Pair of Electrified Candelabras, Gilded and Chiseled Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Important Pair of Electrified Candelabras, gilded and chiseled bronze"
Pair of large candelabra, table lamps of the 19th century, Napoleon...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as bras de lumière (“arm of light”), this pair of French cast iron sconces from the 1800’s features a magnificent rinceau of foliage wit...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Metal, Iron
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 Lighting
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Glass
Pair of circa 1850 Régence Style Silvered Bronze Mirrored Sconces from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Period Napoleon III furnishings are typically very versatile items, due to the fact that they incorporate elements from preceding styles, allowing these “Second Empire” pieces to be ...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Metal, Bronze
Pair of Carved and Gilded Wood Sconces, Italian work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Carved and Gilded Wood Sconces, Italian work"
Pair of 19th century sconces, Italian work, two lights each, carved and gilded wood.
H: 5...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Lighting
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Wood
Napoleon Iii lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, 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 lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Baccarat, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Europa Antiques, and OMBRES ET FACETTES. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $233,178 while the average work can sell for $3,389.
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