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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.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Two 19th-Century Bronze Four-Armed Candelabras
Two 19th-Century Bronze Four-Armed Candelabras

Two 19th-Century Bronze Four-Armed Candelabras

$3,594 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Bronze, Porcelain and Granite, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps with cherubs in patinated bronze, porcelain and granite, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period patinated bronze, porcelai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Bronze, Porcelain and Granite, 19th Century.
Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Bronze, Porcelain and Granite, 19th Century.

Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Bronze, Porcelain and Granite, 19th Century.

$3,954 / set
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

Materials

Ormolu

French Napoleon III Imari Porcelain and Bronze Dore Chandelier
French Napoleon III Imari Porcelain and Bronze Dore Chandelier

French Napoleon III Imari Porcelain and Bronze Dore Chandelier

$28,500
Romantic Brass and Ebonized Black Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking vintage chandelier in black and gold having circular base with 4 extending brass arms with candle lights, suspended from handsome gold chains. Body of fixture has brass cres...
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1930s American Vintage Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Romantic Brass and Ebonized Black Chandelier
Romantic Brass and Ebonized Black Chandelier

Romantic Brass and Ebonized Black Chandelier

$2,750
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

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders

$1,800 / set
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights With Winged Putti, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of gilded bronze wall lights, with 8 light arms each: rich leaf decoration on the arms and the sockets, winged puttis on the part fixed to the wall Old restorations, one wing w...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights With Winged Putti, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights With Winged Putti, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights With Winged Putti, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$4,014 / set
Porcelain Table Lamp Sevres Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Napoleon III Sevres styled table lamp with vibrant color painted porcelain, showcasing the spirit of the Baroque Revivalist style of the 1900s. Features a romantic pastoral scene, ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Porcelain Table Lamp Sevres Style, Early 20th Century
Porcelain Table Lamp Sevres Style, Early 20th Century

Porcelain Table Lamp Sevres Style, Early 20th Century

$1,473 Sale Price
27% Off
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

Materials

Bronze

Candelabra In Porcelain And Bronze, Japonisme, XIXth Century
Candelabra In Porcelain And Bronze, Japonisme, XIXth Century

Candelabra In Porcelain And Bronze, Japonisme, XIXth Century

$1,174
French Napoleon III Bronze and Cobalt Porcelain Lamp Base
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Napoleon III bronze and cobalt porcelain lamp base.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

French Napoleon III Bronze and Cobalt Porcelain Lamp Base
French Napoleon III Bronze and Cobalt Porcelain Lamp Base

French Napoleon III Bronze and Cobalt Porcelain Lamp Base

$2,200
Pair French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vases Mounted Table Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of two-handled vases / lamps in classic French Napoleon III style bronze and gilt ormolu of very good quality, each with a foliated plant decoration in bronze, the ormolu orna...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vases Mounted Table Lamps
Pair French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vases Mounted Table Lamps

Pair French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vases Mounted Table Lamps

$4,493 / set
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

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Cobalt Blue Glass & Brass Table Oil Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Cobalt Blue Glass & Brass Table Oil Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Cobalt Blue Glass & Brass Table Oil Lamps

$1,400 / set
A Pair of French Napoleon III Period Vase Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Napoleon III period opaline glass vases with hand-painted beadwork decoration, mounted as lamps with hand-carved wood bases with scalloped edges, painted to match. F...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Opaline Glass, Wood

A Pair of French Napoleon III Period Vase Lamps
A Pair of French Napoleon III Period Vase Lamps

A Pair of French Napoleon III Period Vase Lamps

$2,800 / set
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

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

Lantern, attributed to Maison Millet, France, Circa 1890

$16,176
Pair of Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps, Napoléon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neoclassical style porcelain lamps, baluster shaped, with a blue mat background. Black piedouche base and inner edge of the neck. On the body, decor of central medallion on one side representing a polychrome characters antique style dressed...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps, Napoléon III Period
Pair of Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps, Napoléon III Period

Pair of Neoclassical Style Porcelain Lamps, Napoléon III Period

$6,183 / set
An Enamelled Porcelain Table Lamp Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An enamelled porcelain table lamp base, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period enamelled porcelain table lamp base with a wooden base. H: 64cm, D: 27cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

An Enamelled Porcelain Table Lamp Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
An Enamelled Porcelain Table Lamp Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An Enamelled Porcelain Table Lamp Base, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$1,917
French Napoleon III Oil Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine French Napoleon III Oil Lamp, now electrified. Opaline glass container decorated with Maidens in Classical robes. France, circa 1860. Dimensions: Height 36" Diameter 17" CW5174
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Oil Lamp
French Napoleon III Oil Lamp

French Napoleon III Oil Lamp

$975
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 Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pendant, 19th Century
Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pendant, 19th Century

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Pendant, 19th Century

$3,115
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain and Bronze Oil Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century hand painted porcelain and bronze oil lanterns are exquisite works of art executed in amazing detail and vibrant color by hand, then glazed to preserve the beaut...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain and Bronze Oil Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain and Bronze Oil Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain and Bronze Oil Lanterns

$2,750 / set
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lyre Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of 19th century gilt bronze Lyre sconces, Napoleon III period, 3 lights. Measures: H: 47 cm, W: 35 cm, D: 24 cm.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lyre Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lyre Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Lyre Sconces

$3,834 / set
Lamp with blue porcelain and gilded bronze handles. Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style lamp in blue porcelain and gilded bronze, with its handles ending in leaves, the top of the frame decorated with a gadroon and an openwork gallery decorated with bunc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Lamp with blue porcelain and gilded bronze handles. Circa 1880.
Lamp with blue porcelain and gilded bronze handles. Circa 1880.

Lamp with blue porcelain and gilded bronze handles. Circa 1880.

$3,235
Napoleon III Lustre De Fete Crystal Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Crystal chandelier meant for sunlit garden parties. Used without candles or lights but sunlight. It can be illuminated by dropping a bulb into the center of it.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Wire

Napoleon III Lustre De Fete Crystal Chandelier
Napoleon III Lustre De Fete Crystal Chandelier

Napoleon III Lustre De Fete Crystal Chandelier

$3,400
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 Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Very Fine Napoleon III Style Chandelier
Very Fine Napoleon III Style Chandelier

Very Fine Napoleon III Style Chandelier

$12,800
Pair of Lamps in Tin, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lamps in tin with a fluted shaft. Decor of frieze of beads on the base and the top of the mount. Gilt cartouche embedded on the base mentioning "Lampe modérateur T & G brevet...
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1880s European Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Tin

Pair of Lamps in Tin, circa 1880
Pair of Lamps in Tin, circa 1880

Pair of Lamps in Tin, circa 1880

$2,408
Pair of Lamps in Valentine Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baluster shape pair of lamps in Valentine porcelain. Decor of flowers in white background cartouches, on a cobalt blue background with gilt geometrical motifs. They are framed by two...
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1880s European Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Lamps in Valentine Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Pair of Lamps in Valentine Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

Pair of Lamps in Valentine Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880

$5,871 / set
Pair of Torchères, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of torchères, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Pair of bronze torchères with mahogany base, Napoleon III period, 19th century.   H: 188...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Torchères, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Pair of Torchères, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Pair of Torchères, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

$6,231 / set
A pair of Napoleon III two-branch ormolu wall lights
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Napoleon III two-branch ormolu wall lights, each in the form of a tied ribbon supporting a stem of fruiting vines and foliage with gadrooned drip trays and acanthus carved ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

A pair of Napoleon III two-branch ormolu wall lights
A pair of Napoleon III two-branch ormolu wall lights

A pair of Napoleon III two-branch ormolu wall lights

$5,875
Pair of French Late 19th Century Empire Style Sconces
By François Linke
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine pair of gilded bronze sconces each having four arms which are decorated with palmettes. The arms are attached to a decorated central 'well' similar to a lidded reservoir which...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Late 19th Century Empire Style Sconces
Pair of French Late 19th Century Empire Style Sconces

Pair of French Late 19th Century Empire Style Sconces

$1,800 / set
Lamp in Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lamp in porcelain and gilt bronze, baluster shape adorned, on the belly, with leaves and flowers on a white background. Belly ornamented with two cartouches on both sides. Base and m...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Lamp in Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880
Lamp in Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880

Lamp in Porcelain and Bronze, circa 1880

$2,636
charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III NOT ELECTRIFIED lighting candles
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Metal

charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III
charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III

charming pink and white glass chandelier, Napoleon III

$2,156
Napoleon III Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Cherub and Acanthus Leaves
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French 19th century Napoleon III chandelier features an intense and beautiful bronze d’ore. The piece is adorned with acanthus leaves; note the movement on the arms, growing to the top, and the flower bulb like candle cups. Lastly, a bronze d’ore cherub is seen in the center holding a sickle, a symbol of bounty in harvest. Each piece in our shop is professionally rewired and in working order. Each chandelier comes with a vintage canopy...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Napoleon III Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Cherub and Acanthus Leaves
Napoleon III Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Cherub and Acanthus Leaves

Napoleon III Bronze D’Ore Chandelier with Cherub and Acanthus Leaves

$60,000
Pair of Iridescent Celadon Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bottle shapped iridescent celadon porcelain lamps. Chiseled and gilt bronze mount on an openwork circular base decorated with cartouches and swirls, two openwork handles and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Iridescent Celadon Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880
Pair of Iridescent Celadon Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880

Pair of Iridescent Celadon Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880

$3,594 / set
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 Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chandelier of the 19th Century
Chandelier of the 19th Century

Chandelier of the 19th Century

$8,148
Napoleon III Period Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 6-Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period gilded bronze chandelier, 6-light Measures: H 83cm, D 52cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 6-Light
Napoleon III Period Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 6-Light

Napoleon III Period Gilded Bronze Chandelier, 6-Light

$3,475
Antique Bathtub Lions Claw Foot Changed into a Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique bathtub lions claw foot changed into a lamp, 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Bathtub Lions Claw Foot Changed into a Lamp, 19th Century
Antique Bathtub Lions Claw Foot Changed into a Lamp, 19th Century

Antique Bathtub Lions Claw Foot Changed into a Lamp, 19th Century

$1,617
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 Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire

Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire

$6,231 Sale Price
20% Off
1970′ Pair Of Patinated Bronze Floor Lamps Maison Charles Palm Tree Model
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of height-adjustable bronze floor lamps, condition of use vintage, Circa 1950/70, screwed elements, the shaft decorated with a palm tree rests on a tripod base decorated with l...
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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Lighting

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Bronze

1970′ Pair Of Patinated Bronze Floor Lamps Maison Charles Palm Tree Model
1970′ Pair Of Patinated Bronze Floor Lamps Maison Charles Palm Tree Model

1970′ Pair Of Patinated Bronze Floor Lamps Maison Charles Palm Tree Model

$22,168
19th Century French Appliqué in Gilt Bronze with Crystal Roses, Napoleon III
Located in Sofia, BG
Applique Napoleon III in gilt bronze with three arms of lights decorated with ribbons and flowers. Measures: H. 70 cm France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Appliqué in Gilt Bronze with Crystal Roses, Napoleon III
19th Century French Appliqué in Gilt Bronze with Crystal Roses, Napoleon III

19th Century French Appliqué in Gilt Bronze with Crystal Roses, Napoleon III

$2,243 Sale Price
20% Off
pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and monumentally scaled pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV st. Ormolu sconces. This exceptional pair of sconces are centered by an Ormolu gadroon...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV st. Ormolu sconces
pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV st. Ormolu sconces

pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV st. Ormolu sconces

$28,500 / set
French Black Porcelain Lamp Bronze Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French Black Porcelain Lamp Bronze Mounts Beautiful lamp purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photo or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

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Porcelain

French Black Porcelain Lamp Bronze Mounts
French Black Porcelain Lamp Bronze Mounts

French Black Porcelain Lamp Bronze Mounts

$675
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

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

$12,000 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique oil lamps made into table lights were crafted in France, circa 1880. The tall "Lampes a Petrole", stand on intricate round brass bases decorated with leaf motif...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps
Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain Brass and Painted Glass Table Lamps

$1,500 / set
Vintage Stacked Cut Crystal Three Bulb Table Lamp - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage brass and stacked cut crystal table lamps. Each lamp has three sockets all functioning with their own pull chain. Gorgeous hexagon pedestal base with intricate edg...
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Early 20th Century American Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Stacked Cut Crystal Three Bulb Table Lamp - a Pair
Vintage Stacked Cut Crystal Three Bulb Table Lamp - a Pair

Vintage Stacked Cut Crystal Three Bulb Table Lamp - a Pair

$1,450 / set
Napoleon III Floor Lamp, in Bronze, Brass and Marble, Variable Height
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III floor lamp, in bronze, brass and marble. Variable height. Metal wear.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Floor Lamp, in Bronze, Brass and Marble, Variable Height
Napoleon III Floor Lamp, in Bronze, Brass and Marble, Variable Height

Napoleon III Floor Lamp, in Bronze, Brass and Marble, Variable Height

$1,437
Ceiling Lamp circa 1900, in Gilded Metal and Engraved Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceiling lamp circa 1900, in gilded metal and engraved glass.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Metal

Ceiling Lamp circa 1900, in Gilded Metal and Engraved Glass
Ceiling Lamp circa 1900, in Gilded Metal and Engraved Glass

Ceiling Lamp circa 1900, in Gilded Metal and Engraved Glass

$1,437
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 Lighting

Materials

Glass

Transparent Blown and Pinch Glass Chandelier Decorated with Crystals, Austria
Transparent Blown and Pinch Glass Chandelier Decorated with Crystals, Austria

Transparent Blown and Pinch Glass Chandelier Decorated with Crystals, Austria

$7,177
Pair of lilac porcelain of Paris lamps, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Lilac colour Paris porcelain lamps standing on a piedouche shape base mounted in gilt bronze. The upper part of the vase is decorated with a white background frieze with a fl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of lilac porcelain of Paris lamps, circa 1880
Pair of lilac porcelain of Paris lamps, circa 1880

Pair of lilac porcelain of Paris lamps, circa 1880

$4,134 / set
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

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of French Napoleon III Bronze Sconce

$3,379 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Pair of Late French Empire Patinated and Gilded Sconces
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid-late 19th century pair of wall sconces in the late French Empire/Restauration style. The gilded bronze back plate supports one patinated bronze arm from which four arms and a c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late French Empire Patinated and Gilded Sconces
Pair of Late French Empire Patinated and Gilded Sconces

Pair of Late French Empire Patinated and Gilded Sconces

$2,400 / set
Large impressionist ceramic, mounted as a lamp (pierced bottom) XIXème
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large impressionist ceramic, mounted as a lamp (pierced bottom) with decoration of boats and flowering trees, late 19th century currently presented with a large patinated plaster can...
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Large impressionist ceramic, mounted as a lamp (pierced bottom) XIXème
Large impressionist ceramic, mounted as a lamp (pierced bottom) XIXème

Large impressionist ceramic, mounted as a lamp (pierced bottom) XIXème

$2,156
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.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Palatial D'Ore and Patinated Bronze Napoleonic Twelve-Light Chandelier
Palatial D'Ore and Patinated Bronze Napoleonic Twelve-Light Chandelier

Palatial D'Ore and Patinated Bronze Napoleonic Twelve-Light Chandelier

$47,950
Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of large French Napoleon III style metal thirteen-light figural torchières.depicting two winged cherubs holding up a thirteen-light torchère, standing on bases with gold highl...
Category

20th Century French Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères
Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères

Pair of Monumental French Napoleon III Style Patinated Thirteen-Light Torchères

$28,650 / set
Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
In this Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi You can appreciate both hunting and vegetal motifs in the form of a boar and oak leaves that create a sinuous ...
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2010s Italian Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

$5,032 / item
French late 19th century Napoleon III Period Marble and Ormolu lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique French late 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Jaune de Valence, Vert de Patricia marble and Ormolu lamp. This stunning lamp is raised on a cir...
Category

19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French late 19th century Napoleon III Period Marble and Ormolu lamp
French late 19th century Napoleon III Period Marble and Ormolu lamp

French late 19th century Napoleon III Period Marble and Ormolu lamp

$8,600
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...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A pair of Napoleon III bronze and ormolu table lamps
A pair of Napoleon III bronze and ormolu table lamps

A pair of Napoleon III bronze and ormolu table lamps

$7,834
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.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Chandelier with knights, in the style of E. Viollet-le-Duc, France, circa 1880
Chandelier with knights, in the style of E. Viollet-le-Duc, France, circa 1880

Chandelier with knights, in the style of E. Viollet-le-Duc, France, circa 1880

$62,311
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
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted electric
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted electric

19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oil Lamps on Marble Base, converted electric

$2,200 / set
Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp
Located in NYC, NY
A bronze and gilded bronze five-light candelabra, in the Napoleonic Empire style with two-bulb cluster. A Classic lamp with good patina and scale. Ex. Christies Auction...
Category

19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp
Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp

Fine Gilt Bronze Empire Candelabra Lamp

$2,500
1880 Chandelier in Bindweeds with Blue Opaline and White Opaline Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier in bindweeds with bowl in opaline blue and flowers in opaline white, frame brass and bronze, six candlesticks, condition of use, circa 1880-1900.
Category

1880s French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1880 Chandelier in Bindweeds with Blue Opaline and White Opaline Flowers
1880 Chandelier in Bindweeds with Blue Opaline and White Opaline Flowers

1880 Chandelier in Bindweeds with Blue Opaline and White Opaline Flowers

$5,032
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Red Marble Lamps w/ Silk Shades
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Napoleon III Classic style red marble and ormolu mounted lamps with handmade silk shades, circa 1875-1885.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Red Marble Lamps w/ Silk Shades
Pair Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Red Marble Lamps w/ Silk Shades

Pair Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Red Marble Lamps w/ Silk Shades

$8,000 / set
Paris Porcelain Pink and Gold over White Glazed Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in London, by appointment only
Paris Porcelain Pink and Gold over White Glazed Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp Paris Porcelain monochrome pink pigment underglaze depicting bucolic...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Paris Porcelain Pink and Gold over White Glazed Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Paris Porcelain Pink and Gold over White Glazed Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

Paris Porcelain Pink and Gold over White Glazed Porcelain Vase Table Lamp

$1,992

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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