Napoleon III Furniture
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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Napoleon III
French Napoleon III Credenza Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th century French Napoleon III Boulle inlaid ebonized marble-top side cabinet. Large single door, gilt bronze mounts, fluted columns, and shelves o...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon
Located in New York, NY
A monumental French patinated bronze bust of William Shakespeare, after Houdon, by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870.
Masterfully and realistically sculpted in solid bronze, this...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Caneware Game Pie Dish or Tureen with Liner
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous 19th century French Napoleon III caneware or terracotta game pie dish or tureen with lid and original liner adorned with fowl. These covered dishes were used in the French c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of 4 Empire Style Black Lacquer and Blue Silk Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 Contemporary Empire-style black lacquer dining chairs with a sleigh design open back with a cream & blue shot raw silk upholstered seats.
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20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Petite circa 1880 French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Two-Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking original Antique French Napoleon III Bureau Plat, Writing Table or Ladies Desk. Highlighted by polished brass decorations, the black ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Napoleon III Round Scroll Back Small Scale Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite French Napoleon III round scroll back sofa, circa 1880s. Turned black legs with original castors. Recently upholstered in Manuel Canovas 'Marius' in Ciel (light blue and white...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
19th c Pair of French Aubusson Tapestry Entre Fenetres
Located in Savannah, GA
A fine pair of mid 19th century Aubusson Tapestry Wall panels created for hanging between windows or doors and were known as Entre Fenetre panels. Hand w...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
19th Century Neoclassical Gilded Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock Set
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 19th Century French Neoclassical White Marble and Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock Set with its original and exceptional movement. Bears the makers mark, Finot a Versailles. The dial supporting a reclining bronze classical muse on a rectangular white Carrara marble base decorated by a row of gilt bronze beads, the set rests on four feet. The cross in the hand of the bronze muse can be removed (see photos).
This 19th Century figurative clock is very decorative, interesting for its technicality of the dial and provenance. The bronze feminine muse and its shape has a perfect patina and is a remarkable conversational piece.
The garniture set are a pair of fine neoclassical bronze vases with brown and golden patina that rest on white Carrara marble embellished with gilt bronze figural handles...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bamboo Table Or Desk
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Bamboo Table Or Desk.
Offered is a handsome late 19th century French bamboo table, center table, desk or game table.
This versatile table would work well in a var...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of French Armchairs in Muslin with Matching Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking trio of French armchairs and an ottoman from the 1920s is the embodiment of timeless elegance. The chairs and ottoman are a testament to fine artistry, with intricately...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the
perfect conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon II...
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2010s American Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Napoleon III Armchair with Tufted Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome French 19th century armchair with diamond tufted back and scrolled arms. This elegant armchair from the Napoleon III period captures the intricate details and romantic bea...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze with Crystal Suspended Ceiling Lantern. The crystal shade and the bronze body are both signed by Baccarat France. This is a unique fixture and h...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoléon III Antique Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror, French, from the Napoleon III period. This piece has a wooden frame, veneered with hand embossed brass leaves. The spectacular mirror features side compartments and a central...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Scrolled Back Napoleon III Slipper Chair with Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely 19th century French Napoleon III slipper chair features a gracefully scrolled back, and has been upholstered in an elegant fabric with an abstract leafy design with birds...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
c1900 French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Ceiling Dome Fixture/ Flush Mount
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Antique Napoleon III Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Ceiling Flush Mount Lighting Fixture/ Chandelier. Stunning, highly decorative fixture. Ormolu Frame.
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Repousse Cushion Brass Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France, circa 1870, the elegant antique mirror is decorated with intricate repousse scroll work motifs including a large cartouche at the pediment featuring a center fruit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Large French Napoleon III Caved Gold Gilded Wood Medallion Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Large French Napoleon III Caved Gold Gilded Wood Medallion Wall Mirror
The Antique Large French Napoleon III Carved Gold Gilded Wood Medallion Wall Mirror is a magnificent t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a single welt. The frames have hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by matching stretc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
Exceptional Quality French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Center Table, Attrib F. Linke
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional quality Louis XVI style French ormolu-mounted mahogany and leather coffee center table, attributed to Francois Linke, Paris, circa 1880.
With exceptional quality or...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet is a masterpiece of the artisans around the environs of Paris who strove...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Signed Sevres Bronze Mounted Covered Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered Sevres porcelain covered urn with bronze mounts, decorated overall in a colorful floral design with gilded details, the lid wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Napoleon III Style Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Gray Paisley Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 21st century Napoleon III style armchairs in the style of Madeleine Castaing. This pair of comfortable and very stylish chairs ar...
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2010s Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and large antique sugar bowl was crafted in France, circa 1870.; made of cut crystal and silver plated over copper, the dish sits on a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Copper
Pair of Eglomise Side Tables W/Napoleon III Style Bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful pair of side tables with octagonal shaped eglomise tops and sides with heavy black lacquered Napoleon III style bases.
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Early 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Copy of a Seascape Ship Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a seascape painting showing a ship in the open sea with another ship in the distance
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Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Paint
French Napoleon III 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III Paris porcelain vase from the second half of the 19th century with floral décor and parcel-gilt accents. Born in France during the ever changing 19th century, this porcelain vase features an exquisite décor of colorful flowers painted on the vase's belly and sides. Ranging from pink to orange, purple and green, the décor stands...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. French Gilt and Porcelain Inkwell - Estate of Barbara J. Walters
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, an ormolu, gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain encrier or inkwell in pot form. It is decorated with flowering vines, the gilt bronze top with wells for writing im...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Victorian Ebony Credenza
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very elegant Napoleon 111 Ebony and Satinwood Credenza. This is a really beautiful piece decorated with beaded Brass trim throughout the front and sides...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ebony
French, Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, C. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding Antique French Napoleon III three piece bronze and marble clock garniture set, c. 1880, with a bronze surmount of a putto playing a bagpipe, over a drum clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautifully detailed Napoleon III fire-gilt bronze figural mantel clock is from France, circa 1860-1880. Featuring a graceful maiden in classical dress seated upon a boulder. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Napoleon III precious wood and marquetry Inlaid and ebonized box. Hinged box top features a central motif of fauna and flowers. Inner box is lined with blue satin padded...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Black Lacquer and Brass Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine example of French craftsmanship from the Napoleon III era, this black lacquer and brass display cabinet, circa 1870, exudes elegance and sophistication. The vitrine features t...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Regence st. Ebonized Fruitwood, Leather and Ormolu Boulle desk. This stunning three drawer desk is raised by fo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Petite French Bronze Bust of Napoleon on Rouge Marble
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 6 1/2 in W: 3 3/4 in D: 2 1/2 in
This finely crafted early 20th-century French bronze bust of Napoleon Bonaparte is an exquisite example of historical portraiture, ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Pair of Napoleon III style giltwood and gesso picture frames, 19th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Napoleon III style giltwood and gesso picture frames, 19th C. having oval openings and relief branch and leaf embellishments on frames.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co paired Champlevé and Gilt-bronze Five-light Candelabras
A black and maroon enamel ornamente...
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19th Century American Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Barley twist armoire was crafted by master artisans from solid, old-growth indigenous oak during the Napoleon III ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay Ebonized Wood Planter Table, C. 1885
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th century Napoleon III Brass Marquetry Boulle Inlay and Ebonized Wood Planter Table. Exceptional craftsmanship. Beautifully decorated. Measures 25" in width, 15" in depth a...
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Late 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Marble and Bronze Selette Pedestal Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with this elegant antique pedestal column. Crafted in France circa 1880, the stately stand is composed of richly veined rouge griotte marble in deep burgundy t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Color Women Fashion Prints Framed Dated 1890 "Set of Five"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bathroom or a walking closet with this collection of antique "Mode de Paris" fashion prints. Crafted in France during the Napoleon III period...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned small French settee from the Napoleon III period with a gracious curved back. This late 19th century settee has been stripped down to the original muslin l...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Fabric
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box.
This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. Th...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood
19th Century French Giltwood Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
French 19th century giltwood mirror with original glass. Giltwood frame with beeded and moulded carvings decorated with foliage motifs and center leaf crest.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
19th Century Napoleon III Jardiniere or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Napoleon III bronze mounted marquetry jardiniere, or planter, with inlaid veneer of kingwood. Decorated with two hand-painted Se`vres porcelain medallions, one with a ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Zinc
Napoleon III French Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III French settee upholstered in off-white ticking and burlap. Ready to be re-covered in your own fabric. Constructed circa 1870-1889 with wood and iron frame, turned and eb...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Napoleon III Antique French Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France in the Napoleon III style. This piece is made of finely cast bronze ormolu with intricate décor throughout. The frame features stylized acanthus leaves, “godrons”,...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Gorgeous Figural Bronze Mounted Marble Top Napoleonic Inlaid Cabinet Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully inlaid French-made bronze mounted and inlaid cabinet or commode. The commode has exotic wood inlays and a nice piece of white carrara marble on top. The bronze ...
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1950s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Black and Gilt Iron Three-Light Hexagon Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, and hexagonal in shape with slant roof form top, the antique light fixture features pierced ornate, decorative scrolls throughout and embellished with a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Repousse Silver Plated on Copper Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique Napoleon III copper box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and organized. Crafted in France circa 1880, the ornate ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Silver Plate, Copper
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 Furniture
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Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Black & White Ceramic Dessert Plates, Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this elegant set of six antique plates to serve appetizer or desert to your guests! Crafted by LM & Cie, Creil et Montereau in France, circa 1860, each hand painted ceramic plate...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Ceramic
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
French 19th Century Napoleon III Oval Marble Top Side Table. Table has an oval form with a three quarter brass gallery surround over a white...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Empire Monumental Ebonized Mahogany Circular Dining / Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
"French Restoration (1840s) large round mahogany dining table with a circular top resting on a tapered square pedestal base resting o...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Mahogany
Pair of 19th C, French, Bronze Soldiers, before and After the Fight, H. Dumaige
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing over 2 feet tall, these high quality bronze statues depict soldiers during the French revolutionary wars. They are labeled and signed Dumaige (French sculptor, Etienne-Henry Dumaige 1830-1888). The statues show incredible detail, excellent proportion, and retain their original, rich, brown patina, which is still in remarkable condition. Each solider has a raised brass placard on the front of the 1 ½” thick square bases: one reads Avant le combat volontaire de 1792 par Dumaige, H.C, while the other is titled “Apres le combat grenadier de 1792 par Dumaige, H.C.”. The designation “H.C.” stands for Hors concours (“standout”), which is used for artwork that is excluded from competition because it has already claimed top honors elsewhere.
Avant, meaning “before” shows our soldier as a volunteer drummer. Drums were used on the battlefield not only to provide cadence for the soldiers, but also to issue orders based on the percussion pattern. Here, our soldier’s drum is attached to a harness that runs across his right shoulder. Both hands are gripping the frame of the drum, while there is a drumstick in his left hand. There is a satchel on the soldier’s back as he stands on grass with a small wood fence behind him.
Our soldier has a mustache with long braided hair in the back. He is wearing a fluted bicorne with a pomme tuft and has earrings in both ears. His jacket is knee-length in the back, with tasseled epaulets on the shoulders. Apres, meaning “after”, depicts the man as a grenadier, enjoying tobacco after a conflict. The grenadier...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
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