Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
NAPOLEON III STYLE
Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.
Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”
Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.
Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)
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Style: Napoleon III
Antique Trade Scale Brass and Painted Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail.
Brass and painted cast-iron
Patina and signs of use which make this antique o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass, Iron
French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs
Located in Miami, FL
King-size bed with an impressive Renaissance-style headboard and footboard, crafted from beautiful walnut wood. The bed has a fabulous large heavily carved cherub
This original Itali...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bronze
French Napoleon III Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands Or End Tables Circa 1910
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful pair of walnut nightstands having kingwood marquetry embellishments, hand painted drawer front details and Rosalia marble tops. Each nightstand has two drawers. One shall...
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Early 20th Century American Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century Terrestrial Globe, French
Located in Firenze, IT
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
By Charles Delagrave, Paris. On eb...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Napoleon III sword
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Napoleon III sword in gilt brass. Handle is decorated with 2 mother of pearl plates. Urn shaped pommel. Knuckle guard transitioning into cross guard.
Guard plate with eagle. Black ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass, Steel
Terrestrial Globe By E. Girard And Boite Paris - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful terrestrial globe made by E. Girard and Boite Paris from the end of the 19th century
Terrestrial globe with double graduated circles meridian and equatorial in brass....
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Napoleon III bed in walnut, 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This imposing Napoleon III bed in walnut was crafted in the latter half of the 19th century
The bed’s gadrooned frame is adorned at the foot with a shell motif surrounded by foliage...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
Napoleon III Porte Revue/Magazine Stand/Canterbury
Located in Trensacq, FR
Stylish French Napoleon III 'porte revue' magazine rack or canterbury. Black lacquered and beautifully turned wood, this
four-sectioned stand with an und...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Walnut
20th Century French Napoleon III style nightstand or small cabinet
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / chest of drawers / wood / Napoleon III / Romantic / Antique
Napoleon III style cabinet or nightstand in wood with delicate abstract floral marquetry inlay. This eleg...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
French Bed Headboards in golden bronze Bed Frame
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful French bed headboards in gilt bronze, Napoleon III.
Measurements 140 cm tall and 134 cm the other,
7 cm wide and 95 cm wide both, they ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bronze
Little 19th Century Notebook with Pencil
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small antique notebook. At the front cover is a hand painted medallion depicting the Palais Bourse building, the Paris stock exchange. Surrounded wi...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Fabric, Paper
19th Century Wall Plate - Onyx Porcelain and Bronze Cloisonné - Holy Mary
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique religious wall plaque.
Made of onyx and enamelled bronze, cloisonné technique.
In the middle a beautiful portrait of the Holy Mary, painted on porcelain.
A beauti...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by G.Thomas publisher Paris
The Terrestrial Globe has a very beautiful blackened wooden base with ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This charming and rare French doll's bedroom playhouse, dating from around 1900, is a delightful example of antique bamboo, rattan, and wicker craftsmanship. Featuring a set of minia...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Brass Wire Birdcage with Removable Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your home with this whimsical antique bird cage. Crafted in France, circa 1920, this cage stands on a walnut base ending with round feet. Built of brass, the bird habitat is...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Antique Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas, Publisher, Paris, 1890
Located in Bilzen, BE
Terrestrial globe from the end of the 19th century from the house of G. Thomas, Publisher, Paris, 1890
Globe fixed on a central axis connected to a turned black wooden foot.
The glob...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Paper
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler is a stunning example of devotional art! Rendered from exotic imported mahog...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon Crossing the Alps
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY late 19C Bronze Sculpture of Napoleon Crossing the Alps.
19th Century Bronze of Napoleon on Horseback in Battle, with c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Hand Made Bespoke Pillow Antique Metallic Embroidered Pelican
Located in Canterbury, GB
Gorgeous Antique Cushion 19th Century French Yellow Silk Brocade
Applied 19th Century appliqué featuring central Silver and Gold metallic Pelican within a spangled star burst
Edged...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metallic Thread
Napoleon III Bedroom Set, France, circa Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Erable wood, pinewood interiors, tinted moldings.
Bedroom consists of a door closet with mirror, dresser desk with three drawers in the front and another three behind a door, in add...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany 5 Piece Bedroom Suite, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany 5 Piece Bedroom Suite, Circa 1875-1885. Extraordinary workmanship.
Bed: 58" x 76" Interior. Headboar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Marble
French Napoleon III Hand Carved Bed
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare 19th Century Napoleon III period french palatial King sized bed in solid high quality tropical wood (size 181.5 x 210 cm) with painted floral lacquer panels. Very rare period ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metal, Brass
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Brass sundial with folding gnoman. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Child's Bed
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III Period child's bed made of solid cherry wood, with column form supports and iron curtain rails. Beautiful book matched...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass, Iron
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case and Works Very Nicely. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 16.75" W x 7.5" D.
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
French Crucifix Vitrine and Oval Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Crucifix in its oval vitrine, French, late 19th century
Golden frame
Good condition
For shipping: 9/51/60 cm, 3.3 kg.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Glass, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Velvet, Mahogany
Napoleonic Empire Cushion French Silk Gold Metallic Thread Cannetille Embroidery
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Large Napoleonic Empire cushion gold cannetille embroidered on silk satin.
Cushion with a rich, colorful, heavenly and luxurious appaerance.
Made of genuine silk satin and 19th centu...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Gold
French Needlepoint Throw Cushion Animals Pillow Metallic Thread Cannetille Gold
By Bernard Van Orley
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique French pillow - throw cushion with incredible detailed floral design and texture.
Style: Antique, Flemish, French, Renaissance, Celtic, Medieval
19th century needlepoint and...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Metallic Thread
19th Century French Carved Walnut Halltree with Mirror and Brass Hooks
Located in Dallas, TX
Add classical elegance and practical charm to an entryway or mudroom with this richly carved antique hall tree. Crafted in France circa 1880, the tall and stately piece is built from...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
19th Century French musical automaton clock
Located in London, GB
This fine, antique mantel clock is constructed in ebonised wood by the renowned Parisian maker of automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized pediment atop the clock case. The face is of white enamel, featuring black Roman numerals and signed 'Tharin a Paris', and is bordered in beaded ormolu. The pediment in which the face is set is decorated with ormolu mounts of stylized acanthus leaf form. The pediment is set onto a rectangular frame of ebonised wood, inside which is set a musical automaton...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Enamel, Ormolu
ANTIQUE FRENCH DUCK EGG BLUE HAND PAiNTED ORNATELY DECORATED BED FRAME IN OAK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French Duck Egg Blue hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame
Please note th...
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20th Century French Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III LEATHER & HAND PAINTED CARD GAMES CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super collectable antique Napoleon III leather embossed and hand pa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Leather
French Virgin and Child Chromo-Lithograph, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Virgin and child chromo-lithograph, French, late 19th century
Golden frame
Good antique condition
For shipping: 5 x 31.5 x 47.5 cm 0.8kg.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Antique Sevres Style plaque - "The last Supper"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain Hand Painted Plaque Depicting "The Last Supper" after Leonardo da Vinci, within an exceptional Onyx and Champleve enamel frame.
Circa 18...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Porcelain
Italian Crucifix Representing Roman and Vatican Monuments, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Crucifix adorned with a micro mosaic of colored glass
Chromed brass
Around the Christ on the cross, you can see monuments of Vatican and of Rome ( Saint Peter's Basilica, Pantheon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass, Chrome
19th Century French Imperial Eagle Brass Badge Napoleon III Period
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century beautiful imperial eagle badge from Napoleon III period. Crowned eagle with spread wings, standing on an orb cut out with the number 30. Two fixing parts at the back of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Antique French Hand Painted Ornately Decorated Bed Frame in Oak Pine Slats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame
This bed is of the finest quality, it has some good age to it, it is an original hand painted French piece not later reproduction model, it looks every bit of French opulence...
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20th Century French Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak, Pine
1870s Faux Bamboo Giltwood Firescreen with Tapestry Panels
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This superb faux-bamboo giltwood firescreen has been exquisitely crafted with a Japanese- inspired tapestry panel at its centre, which features a colourful design of peacocks assembl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Tapestry, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Terrestrial Globe with Brass Frame Signed Ch. Perigot
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or study with this spectacular antique globe. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the terrestrial piece sits on a Napoleon III wooden pedestal base. The brass stem holds the 12" swivel globe which is signed Ch...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany Wall Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III Period mahogany wall bed is a superbly well-preserved example of French style and ingenuity from the Second Empire! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahoga...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
A Library Terrestrial Globe On Stand From J.forest Paris From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful library globe made by J.Forest Paris rue de Buci from the 19th century
globes on stands are the rarest. This one made by J. Forest, a famous publishing house in Paris...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Paper
Napoleon III Style Easel With Glass Eyed Dolphins
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Napoleon III style mahogany and gilt ornate carved easel with adjustable height. The easel with a central back support crested with a gold acorn finial flanked by two gilt and regime...
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Glass, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Scale with Set of Weights
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic, antique scale with original plates was created in Dijon France, circa 1870. Rectangular in shape, the fruit wood scale embellished with marquetry fillet decor, features...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
19th Century French Umbrella Stand
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak umbrella stand from France with a beveled and carved decorated edge around the top, surrounding twelve sections for umbrellas or canes. The apron is wonderfully carv...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
Theater / Opera glasses, 19th Century Binocular
Located in Bilzen, BE
Old telescopic theater opera glasses.
Model in gilded brass and mother-of-pearl
Optical perfect working
In perfect condition.
Period 19th century
3.6cm in diameter, 8cm in lengt...
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Late 19th Century Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Napoleon III Gilt Wood & Silk Fire Screen
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III gilt wood & silk fire screen.
Magnificent faux bamboo and hand embroidered silk screen in the Japanese style circa 1860. In very ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Silk, Giltwood
French Crucifix Vitrine and Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Crucifix in its vitrine, French, late 19th century
Golden frame
Good condition
For shipping: 46/38/8 cm 2.4 kg.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
French Napoleon III Hand Carved Bedroom Set
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare 19th Century Napoleon III period french palatial King sized bedroom set (bed and pair of nightstands) in solid high quality tropical wood with painted floral lacquer panels. V...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass
Large 19th Century Italian Giltwood Upholstered Headboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid 19th Century Italian hand-carved giltwood and painted wall mounted headboard from the Piedmont region.
The pop-out panel is upholstered in nat...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Linen, Giltwood
French Antique Leather Bound Books
Located in Austin, TX
French antique books with Moroccan leather black spine, gold leaf imprinted title and blue and black covers. A large selection available, also in red, bl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Leather, Paper
Wall Plaque Sculpture Medallion Woman Figure Signed B. Feinberg, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta woman figure medallion, wall plaque
Signed by Bernanowitch Hirsch Feinberg, Russian artist with an international carrier between
Good condition with good patina due to ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Terracotta
Terrestrial Globe By G. Thomas Paris
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful Terrestrial Globe from the beginning of the 20th century circa 1910 by G.Thomas publisher Paris
The Terrestrial Globe has an exceptional blackened wooden base with a ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Set of 3 Silver and Enamel Medals, Ottoman Work, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 3 silver and enamel medals, Ottoman work, 19th century.
Set of 3 19th-century Ottoman medals in silver and enamel.
Large: H: 10 cm, W: 6 cm, D: 1 cm
Small: H: 8 cm, W: 5 cm, ...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Silver
Napoleon lll Style Wood Marble Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Napoleon lll Style Scale. It depicts a rectangular wood case with brown marble top. There is one “X” shaped holder at each side of the mar...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Marble, Brass
French Walnut Bedside Cabinet / Lingerie Chest 19th Century
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Walnut Marble-Top Night Stand / Lingerie Chest Napoleon III Style
A beautifully quarter book-matched walnut veneered cabinet / chest wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III More Furniture and Collectibles
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Marble
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