Napoleon III Mirrors
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
Gilt Mirror Medaillon Napoleon III
Located in palm beach, FL
Pretty mirror in gilded wood of Napoleon 3 era. Mirror in the shape of a medallion has foliage and ribbon on the corners. Around the oval mercury mirror, friezes richly garnished wit...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Pareclose Mirror With Sculpted Coper From The 19th Century From France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 19th century embossed copper pareclose mirror
Very beautiful mirror richly decorated with renaissance decoration. We can find birds, foliage and velvets
It has its original...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Copper
19th Century Ornate Rococo Mirror, Solid Wood Gilded in 1870, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Ornate rococo mirror, solid wood gilded in 1870, Paris
Ornate and gold leaf mirror, Paris, circa 1870
Rocaille body framed with rich rococo carving. Rocaille-shaped mirror frame wi...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Wood, Mirror
19th Century Monumental French Napoleon III Carved Painted & Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century French painted and parcel gilt mirror with beautiful elements is realized in carved and giltwood.
The style is Napoleon III, the frame is 19th century with a newer ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Wood, Mirror
Fine French Napoleon III Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Napoleon III faux bamboo and mahogany framed mirror.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood, Faux Bamboo
French 1880s Napoléon III Faux Bamboo Walnut Cheval Mirror with Turned Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III faux bamboo walnut cheval mirror from the late 19th century, with turned finials. Created in France a decade after the end of Emperor Napoléon III's reign, this...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Walnut, Faux Bamboo, Mirror
Large pair of French 19th Century gilt faux bamboo upholstery mirrors
Located in Paris, IDF
This elegant pair of French 19th Century gilt mirrors date from the Napoléo III era, circa 1870. Surrounding each tall rectangular mirror plate is a detailed giltwood faux bamboo fra...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century, French, Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or entryway with this elegant antique wall mirror. Crafted in France, circa 1950, the oval frame is decorated with bead motifs in...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Large Repoussé Copper Pareclose Napoleon III Mirror, France, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
Very decorative large Napoleon III "repoussé copper" pareclose wall mirror.
Mounted on a wood base.
Decorated with leaves, flowers ,foliage and putti.
Around 1890-France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Copper
18th/19th Century Giltwood French Napoleon III Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mirror, having a rectangular mirror plate in carved giltwood frame, its molded border, surrounded by fluting, and framed in out-carved anthemion and scrollwork.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Napoleon III Giltwood Beveled Parcloses Mirror 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Napoleon III beveled gold gilt mirror featuring an ornate carved heraldic crest with sunburst bust cameo / medallion flanked by acanthus leaves, flags, a banner with f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Monumental antique wall mirror, Napoleon III, Paris, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental antique wall mirror, Napoleon III, Paris, gold
Solid wood, gold plated. Double frame with rich decoration of rocailles, flowers and a crowning cartouche with an inscribed flower tree. leaf feet.
An absolute eye-catcher. High quality and decorative French fireplace mirror...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood
19th Century Italian Golden Wood Oval Mirror
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
19th Century Italian Golden Wood Oval Mirror
This 19th Century Italian Golden Wood Oval Mirror is a captivating piece of antique artistry, bringing a touch of opulent Italian elegan...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Small French Antique Mirror, Black and Gilded, Napoleon III Period, circa 1870
Located in Paris, FR
Small French antique mirror in blackened and gilded wood, Napoleon III period, circa 1870. Decorated with black and gilded foliage scrolls and stylized flowers. "Rais-de-coeur" gilde...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Set of Mirrors, Triptych Mirrors and a Pair of Mirrors, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of mirrors, triptych mirrors and a pair of mirrors, 19th century.
Set of mirrors, a triptych mirror and a pair of mirrors in gilt metal and wallpaper decorations, 19th century, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Monumental Scale Asian Form Bamboo Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental Scale Asian Form Bamboo Mirror, believed to be French, circa 1920s, possibly earlier. This is the largest bamboo mirror we have owned in 15 years in the antique business. ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Large-Scaled Napoleon III Ebonized and Giltwood Oval Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A festive and large-scaled Napoleon III ebonized and giltwood oval mirror with a carved ribbon crest; the oval beveled mirror within a conforming frame of egg and dart molding with b...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
French 19th Century Mahogany Framed Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
This 19th century French mirror features a carved mahogany frame that perfectly encapsulates subtlety and elegance. The glass is original mercury mirror, which adds to its vintage ch...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Mirror
Venetian Mirror In Blue And Colourless Murano Glass
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Mirror In Blue And Colourless Murano Glass
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
French Trumeau Mirror with Painted Cherubs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French Trumeau Mirror with Incredible Painted Cherubs
Unique piece purchased in France
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Message us with any questions.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III style beveled mirror with a triple frame in embossed and gilt brass. Different parts of the frame are adorned with blackened wood baguettes. The central frame is enhance...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Brass
Gigantic Antique Wall Mirror, Gold, Around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Gigantic antique wall mirror, gold around 1860.
Impressive and massive wooden frame, with stucco work, gilded. The mirror can also be hung in width.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Wood and gilded plaster "Noeud d'Amour" Oval mirror
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wood and gilded plaster "Noeud d'Amour" Oval mirror
Wear consistent with age and use
Antique - Decoration - Napoleon III style
Measures : 62cm x 16cm H:83cm
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plaster
Large Napoleon III Palatial Parclose Mirror, Circa 1860
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large, Napoleon III era (circa 1860), carved giltwood parclose mirror, having all five of its original mirror panels (as is evident by the desirable “sparkle”, caused by the slow o...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror , France Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror.
Giltwood frame featuring fine carved details and rounded top corners.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large French Napoleon III Period Table Mirror With Drawer, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Large antique French Napoleon III period blond fir table mirror with storage drawer. Modern glass mirror. Wood back.
Drawer dimensions 42 x 16 cm / 16.53 x 6.29 .in
Glass dimensions...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Silver Plated Bronze Table Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A silver plated bronze table mirror, 19th century
A silvered bronze table mirror with mercury glass, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Measures: H: 50 cm, W: 31 cm, D: 3 cm.
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1860s European Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Antica specchiera francese dorata a foglia d'oro epoca Napoleone Terzo, 1870
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Raffinata specchiera francese epoca Napoleone Terzo, 1870, dorata a foglia d'oro. La cornice è ornata da splendidi motivi floreali a rilievo intagliati nel legno, ed è arricchita nel...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
Napoleon III style dressing table in black lacquered wood and 3 mirrors
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Napoleon III style dressing table in black lacquered wood and 3 mirrors
Wear consistent with age and use.
Antique Furniture - Napoleon III
Measures : 132cmx61cm H top:73cm TH:170...
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1940s Vintage Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Table Mirror Ormolu on Ebony, Beveled Mirror and Gilded Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table mirror ormolu on ebony, beveled mirror and gilded bronze, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
A unique, historic living room set, Austria, first half of the 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique set of living room furniture from around 1850. Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated, polished to a high gloss. Seats and backrests upholstered with h...
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1850s Austrian Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Important Vanity Mirror in Bronze Patine from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important vanity mirror in bronze patine from the 19th century with original bezeled mercury mirror.
Measures: 60cm x 37cm x 4 cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century French Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or entryway with this elegant antique wall mirror. Crafted in France, circa 1950, the oval frame is decorated with floral motifs and embellished with geometric motifs around the frame including bead decor. The Napoleon III style mirror...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Italian Mirror in Gilded Carved Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian mirror in gilded carved wood, bevelled glass, Napoleon III period.
Measures: H: 110 cm, W: 79 cm, D: 7 cm
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century French Napoleon III Blackened and Gilt Wall Mirror with Roped Bow
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or entry way with this elegant antique two-tone mirror. Crafted in France, circa 1960, the shaped mirror features a blackened border decorated with a gold leaf...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Carved Wood and Gesso Full Length Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine 19th century French Napoleon III gilt and silvered carved wood and gesso full length pier mirror.
The arched rectangular plate surmount...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Small Wood and Stucco Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small wood and stucco mirror with cloverleaf design.
Measures: H: 29 cm, W: 23 cm, D: 2 cm.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III French Oval Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful large oval mirror with rich ornaments and original facetted mirror plate.
The mirror has a very warm antique look and feel. The mirror has an ornate top decoration with a central “fleur de lis” with floral elements. At the bottom, there is also a smaller decoration with acanthus and floral elements. This mirror is made in Southern France and it has a solid pine frame that was smoothened with gesso. The most elevated part of the frame features a floral engraving and the inner part is adorned with a Classic pearl beading. The ornaments were casted with the use of ground cattle bone and plaster, reinforced with steel wires. The mixture of these materials is used in early mirror frames. Before casting was common practice, ornaments were hand carved in wood. A time consuming process and with the growing demand for these mirrors, new production methods were introduced. Later on larger...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mirror in Silver Plate, 19th Century, Period Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mirror from the 19th century in silver plate. Period Napoleon III.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Stately Gilded Parlor Wall Mirror, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Stately gilded parlor wall mirror, Napoleon III
Magnificent and richly ornate wall mirror. with a high and pronounced crown. Extremely finely craf...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Napoleon III Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III gilt wood (gold leaf) mirror, circa 1870. With a foliate shaped pediment, gadrooned outer border and a beaded inner border.
Category
1870s European Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirrors - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirrors - Set of 2
This exquisite set of two antique French Napoleon III carved giltwood oval wall mirrors exemplifies the eleg...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Gilt Napoleon III Rectangular Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
A Gilt Napoleon III Rectangular Mirror
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
19th Century Ornate Wall Mirror Gold Frame, Gilded, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century ornate wall mirror gold frame, gilded, circa 1870
Mirror framed with an ornate baroque frame. Frame completely set in gold. A time...
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1870s German Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
A Large Napoleon III Carved Giltwood & Gesso Mirror
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Napoleon III Carved Giltwood & Gesso Mirror.
Grand in size and decoration, this impressive Napoleon III period overmantel mirror is designed in the Louis XVI style with an ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Napoleon III Overmantel Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large Napoleon III antique mirror in parcel gilt, the bound laurel border to the frame is picked out in cream, as are the fine beads whi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
19th Century Parisian Napoleon III Style Giltwood Mirror, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
The carvings of this Parisian giltwood mirror are quite impressive, highlighted by the sprawling crest inspired by nature. Hand-carved circa 1880, the motifs of the golden frame are ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Mirror with Carved and Giltwood Frame, Napoleon III
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century giltwood mirror of Napoleon III époque decorated with flowers and shells,
France, circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
19th century French wall/mantel mirror, circa 1870. All in original condition with untouched gilding and beautiful gesso carved floral pattern all over the frame. Original mercury glass plate...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French Napoleon II Carved Gilt and Painted Console Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Napoleon II carved gilt and painted console mirror
This is a very attractive Mirror, the top of the mirror has scalloped Arch shape, bordered wit...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Octagonal Repousse Brass Beveled Overlay Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1870, the elegant antique wall mirror is octagonal in shape and decorated with intricate repousse decor around the frame; it includes a large vase cartouche ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Style Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress up a wall with this elegant antique oval mirror. Crafted in France circa 1920, the mirror features a richly sculpted frame with intricate floral and foliate motifs in high rel...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Napoleon III Giltwood Parclose Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
France, Mid 19th Century
An exceptionally fine Napoleon III parclose Mirror, with its original bevelled mercury glass mirror plate. The design is extremely decorative, its crest fea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Napoleon III Style Carved and Gilded Beveled Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Napoleon III Style Carved and Gilded Beveled Framed Wall Mirror
Antique French Napoleon III Style Ornate Framed Wall Mirror. This hand carved mirror has beautiful det...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Carved Napoleon III Oak and Velvet Mirror, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large and gorgeous frame, with hand-carved thistles motifs applied to a deep teal blue velvet background. The wood is oak. New mirror.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Velvet
Antique French Napoleon III Gold Leaf Mirror with Beveling, Circa 1875-1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III Gold Leaf mirror with beveling, Circa 1875-1885.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Fireplace / Wall Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
French mid 19th century very impressive giltwood fireplace/wall mirror, with gesso cutting motifs all around main frame(typical for 18th century mirrors), and beautiful wood carved t...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French 19th century Regence st. Napoleon III Period Ebony and Ormolu mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most elegant French 19th century Regence st. Napoleon III Period Ebony and Ormolu mirror. This lovely double framed mirror is centered by a pierced Ormolu inner bo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
Napoleon Iii mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III mirrors 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 mirrors, popular names associated with this style include and Europa Antiques. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $595 and tops out at $154,850 while the average work can sell for $3,898.