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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
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

Large Giltwood and Gilt Bronze French Candelabra, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Large giltwood and gilt bronze candelabra in the Louis XVI style, Paris, circa 1870. Each candelabra has 18 arms, on two tiers. The candelabra can be wired for use with modern lights...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Giltwood

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 Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

19th century Onyx Marble and Reticulated Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique oil burning lamp converted to electricity. Features include reticulated bronze ormolu in a floral pattern with an onyx marble Corinthian column and base. Beautiful veining in...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

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

Pair of French Three-Flame Candelabra Candelabra, circa 1860
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of three-flame candelabra Cast bronze, chiselled and mercury gilded France, third quarter of the nineteenth century Height 14.96 in (38 cm) X 12.59 (32 cm) Weight 11.46 lb ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Delft Blue and White Painted Porcelain and Brass Oil Lamp
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

French Napoleon III Style Neoclassic Bronze Fluted Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Napoleon III Style Neoclassical Bronze Fluted Urn, Now as a Lamp France, Late 19th/Early 20th Century This elegant French Napoleon III-style neoclassical lamp, originally a ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

French Table Lamp in Blue Opaline Glass, Napoleon III Style
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative French table lamp crafted in vibrant blue opaline glass with elegant brass mountings. The lamp features a brass stem with detailing at the base and was originally designed...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass

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

A ceramic lamp with gilded brass accents - Napoleon III style - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A ceramic lamp with gilded brass accents, in the Napoleon III style, featuring a pitcher with a handle. The lampshade is original, and the piece has a beautiful patina.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass

Pair of French Oil Lamps Opaline Glass Hand Painted Bronze Finishing
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. Origi...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

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

V. Paillard & Baccarat, Pair of Wall-lights, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed VOR PAILLARD A PARIS Beautiful pair of Second Empire period wall lights with eight lights in chiseled and gilded bronze decorated with acanthus and rosettes, topped with a mu...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair c1890 French Napolean III 24k Carved Fleur de Lis Baccarat Fixture Shades
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Rare 19thc Signed Baccarat Cut Crystal Hurricane Shades. Carved Fleur di Lys, 24K engraved. Very high end pair of shaded by Baccarat.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal

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

19th Century Napoleon III Period Bronze Candle Sconce with Female Face
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Napoleon III period bronze sconce features a beautifully detailed face with the features of a realistic countenance. Its three candleholders include their original removable bronze bobeches to protect from dripping wax...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Sconce attrib. Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconce Napoleon III. This sconce is attributed to Baccarat France.
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1890s Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal

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

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

19th Century French Blue Opaline Glass Oil Lantern, Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue opaline glass oil lantern, lamp was the decorative way to light up your home before the advent of electric lighting! This French antique oil lantern...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Opaline Glass

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

c1880 French Napoleon III Crystal&Gilt Bronze Ceiling Fixture / Chandelier
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

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

19th Century Napoleon III Rifle Bayonet Steel Brass Bronze Pendant Chandelier
Located in Madrid, ES
A exceptional Napoleon III steel twenty eight light chandelier, made from bayonet handles and blades from the Franco/ Prusian war shaped into scrolling branches, each handle with im...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass, Steel

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Cobalt Blue Glass & Brass Table Oil Lamps
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 ornate round brass bases, and feature the original flam...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Blowing Putto Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Figurative and intricate bronze table lamp. This quality sculpted and cast bronze table lamp is beautifully gilded and it will make a wonderful talking piece. The plastic candle bet...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Basket of Flower Chandelier
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th century French bronze woven basket with St Cloud Porcelain flowers as a chandelier.
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Signed Three-Light Table Lamp by Baccarat, France 1920 in Opaline Glass & Bronze
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamp by Baccarat, made in France in the first quarter of the 11th century. The lamp consist of a white opaline glass vase and a three light bronze hardware that scre...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Napoleon III lamps. Pair of engine turned period brass lamps previously converted from oil to electric on black bases; newly rewired with blac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass

1890's French Napoleon III Bronze w/ Cascading Cut Crystal Wall Sconce/ Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890's French Napoleon III Bronze with Cascading Cut Crystal Wall Sconce/ Lamp. This fixture is lantern style. Bronze ribbon detail.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

A Pair of French Napoleon III Style Opaline Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This is a pair of French Napoleon III-style opaline table lamps that have been converted from oil to electric. They feature base-shaped bodies mounted on brass bases with a molded pr...
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1940s Vintage Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass

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

Porcelain de Paris Napoleon III French Pair of Oil Lamps 'Without Lampshade'
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. Originally these lamps were oil lamps, over time the mechanism with the wick has been modified to electrify them and give them another aesthetic purpose; the finishes are in gilded bronze that time has slightly aged, but made more interesting; the body is in fine French porcelain...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Spiral Staircase Table Lamp in Brown Patinated Metal, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spiral staircase table lamp in brown patinated metal, 20th century. Large table lamp representing a spiral staircase in brown patinated metal, 20th century, Napoleon III style. h: 6...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting

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Metal

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

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 Lighting

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Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Malachite Column Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III gilt bronze malachite column lamp. Gilt bronze column lamp in a richly decorative form popularized during the 1860s-1870s in France....
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Malachite, 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 Lighting

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Crystal

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 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...
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1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Gilded Bronze Candlestick Table Lamp, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined late 19th-century French table lamp in gilded bronze, styled in the grandeur of the Napoleon III era. Recently rewired for modern use, it is sold without the lampshade sh...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Carved Wooden Lamp, Old Candlestick, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved wooden lamp, old candlestick, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A carved wooden lamp, a former candlestick, carved and gilded wood, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H:71cm...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Wood

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

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

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Cherub Putti – Napoleon III
Located in Coimbra, PT
.An impressive and heavy pair of French Empire wall sconces in the neoclassical style. Each sconce features a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub seated gracefully on the central...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

Late 19th Century French Napoleonic Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exquisite late 19th-century French chandelier in the Napoleonic style, crafted circa 1880. This elegant fixture features a gilt-painted tole frame with four scrolling arms, each a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal, Wire

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

French Napoleon III Imari Porcelain and Bronze Dore Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Napoleon III (19th Century) chandelier with red, white and blue Imari porcelain bowl and top section with bronze dore 8 foliate form arms suspended on a stylized filigree chai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Ormolu

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 Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Two 19th-Century Bronze Four-Armed Candelabras
Located in Opole, PL
Two 19th-Century Bronze Four-Armed Candelabras Two 19th-century four-armed candelabras with putti from the period of 1840-1850 in the Napoleon III style. Putti made of bronze, other...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze Dore Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore 18 arm chandelier with winged figures.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

A pair of Napoleon III bronze and ormolu table lamps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Napoleon III bronze and ormolu table lamps, each in the form of a bronze putto holding the base of a single light fitting, left and right handed, set on an ormolu cylindric...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, Napoleon III, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large Napoleon III style gilded bronze chandelier, with rich bronze ornamentation (leaves, clusters of flowers) and crystal pendants (stars, knives, faceted pears, daggers) Elegant c...
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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Large 9 Light Girandoles Maison Baguès Brass & Crystal Ornaments, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Huge and impressive pair of Girandoles, electrified with plug in function. Rare Find and in very good condition. Can be placed on pedestals or on a Center Table. Each takes 9 li...
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1940s French Vintage Napoleon III Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

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 Lighting

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Bronze

Palatial D'Ore and Patinated Bronze Napoleonic Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Palatial gilt & patinated bronze Napoleonic 12 light chandelier. Provenance : Andrew Hall estate, Southport, CT.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair French Seltzer Bottle Lamps with Napoleonic Emblems. Double gourd construction with Napoleon's insignia gold design and bees. Lamps are...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting

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Brass

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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