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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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Style: Napoleon III
Napoleon III Style French Dressing Table With Mirror And Faux Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Particu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Set.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century Sèvres porcelain mantel set. Original Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze mantelpiece from the 19th century, consisting of a clock and its two candelabras. Allow for the c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Pair of Napoleon III Bourette de Soie Textiles, France, 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
France, 19th Century Pair of Napoleon III bourette de soie printed textiles. H 235 x W 134 cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Napoleon III Style Large Wall Mirror In Burnished Brass "Repoussé" Workmanship
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Larg...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Mirrored "Surtout de Table" from Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this large antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1860 by Maison Christofle and built of silvered bronze, the spectacular rectangular centerpiece is almost three feet in length with rounded ends. The decorative table tray...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jockey on A Horse, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french "Jockey à cheval" in patinated bronze figure of a gil jockey and his faithful mount on a marble base.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair 19thc Antique French Napoleon III Amber Formed Glass w/ Crystal Candlestick
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Candlesticks by Baccarat France. Moulded glass in an amber tone. Enamel floral work. This color is scarce. Baccarat Medallion...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

19th Century French Parisian Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass Vases, Set of 3
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter or a shelf with this elegant set of "Vieux Paris" antique porcelain vases. Crafted in Saint Denis, France circa 1860, each colorful vase sits on an ornate ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Opaline Ewer and 2 Glasses, 19th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Opaline ewer and 2 glasses, 19th century, Napoleon III style. Ewer and two silver enamelled opaline glasses, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Ewer: h: 28cm, w: 15cm, d: 14cm Glass...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Pair French Ormolu Candle Holders "Grape Pickers"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair French Ormolu Candle Holders "Grape Pickers". Beautiful set, must see photos.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Oil on Canvas Seascape 'View of Martigues' by Charles Malfroy
By Charles Malfroy
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this vibrant oil-on-canvas seascape of the Port of Martigues by the renowned artist Charles Malfroy who was born in Lyon in 1862 and passed away in the Kremlin-Bicêtre...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

Pair 19thc Russian Imperial Gold Bronze Wall Candle Sconces. Eagle Decoration
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc Russian Imperial/ Period Napoleon III Bronze Eagle Figural Candle Sconces. I purchased these sconces at an auction in Europe.
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1880s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Ormalu Pair of Candleholder
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique French Ormalu Pair of Candleholder. Beautiful piece, fine detailing. Must see photos.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

1890 French Style Maison Bagues Napoleon III Gas Conv. Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Gas Converted to Electric Attributed Maison Bagues Beaded Crystal Chandelier. Amber crystal star detail and crystal ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pink Crystal Dinner Service, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pink crystal dinner service, 19th century Splendid pink crystal dinner service, containing 5 glasses, a cup with its spoon and their tray....
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1860s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE FRENCH NAPOLEON III LEATHER & HAND PAINTED CARD GAMES CASE
Located in GB
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 Furniture

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Leather

19thc XL French Napoleon III Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Huge 1890's French Napoleon III Cut Crystal Beaded Dome Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture. 6 lights. Bronze acanthus base.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

19th Century French Enameled Champlevé Inkwell
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th century french champlevé enameled gilt bronze ornate with colorful blue, green, yellow enameling over the bronze base in a Sevres style decor with a pen rest. Width: 8,07 i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Oil on Canvas from the XIXth Century, Carved Wood Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oil on canvas from the XIXth Century, Carved Wood Frame. Painting, oil on canvas, French work from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, signed, carved wooden frame, restoration ne...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Canvas

Mahogany Centrepiece Desk with Drawers France 19th Century
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful mahogany feather wall desk from the second half of the 1800s from France, drawer interiors made of oak. The desk is completely original is in good condition, The desk ha...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19thc Antique Monumental Asian Carved Wood Sculpture - A Carved Tree - Chinoise
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Huge Monumental 19thc Asian Japanes Carved Woor 1/2 Tree Sculpture of Asian Scenes in Full Relief. This was rendered from a huge hollowed out tree. One sculpture against one tree. Am...
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1890s Japanese Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY GOLDEN BRONZE EMPIRE APPLIQUES
Located in Firenze, FI
These two gilt bronze Empire style sconces date back to the period of Napoleon III, which corresponds to the Second French Empire between 1852 and 1870. This style takes inspiration ...
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1870s Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

An antique French silver tea or coffee cup and saucer circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This most stylish heavy French solid silver tea or coffee cup and matching saucer are boldly marked in several places with the French high grade Minerva silver mark for .950 grade si...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver

19thc French Napoleon III Cut Crystal with Bronze 3 Tier Ceiling Flush Mount
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Framed Cut Crystal Pencil Form Crystal 3 Tier Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture/ Chandelier. This is a beauty! High quality fixture.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

Antique French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs, 19th-20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III style fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron and brass. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Brass

19thc French Napoleon III Amber/ Amethyst Crystal Fruit Table/ Accent Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Napoleon III Amber and Amethyst Crystal Fruit Table/ Accent Lamp/ Girandole. Fleurettes and pendant crystals.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

A Pair of 19th Century Blue Opaline Vases.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of 19th century blue opaline vases. Pair of 19th century vases, Napoleon III period, blue opaline enhanced with gold. h: 40cm, d: 20cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Large Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze vase. A large Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze vase decorated with Napoleon 1st at the battle of 1809, s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Baccarat Crystal and Painted Opaline Vases, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Baccarat crystal and painted opaline vases, Napoleon III period. A pair of Baccarat crystal and opaline vases painted with floral decorat...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Opal

c1880 French Napoleon III Crystal&Gilt Bronze Ceiling Fixture / Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze / Cut Crystal Chandelier/ Pendant Ceiling Fixture. The quality of this piece is amazing! The crystal is very, very thick and heavy. Attributed t...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair 19thc French Rock & Clear Crystal Floral Form Wall Sconces Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1890 French Napoleon III Clear and Rock Crystal. 2 lights each with amazing light element holder/ bobesche. I purchased these at action on the South of France.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 3 High Black Ebonized Carved French Napoleon III Candlesticks 1860s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of 3 large black ebonized French Napoleon III candlesticks. The turned candlesticks have an elegant siluette the slightly higher base of 15cm diameter and 7cm height on 3 small round baroque feet forms the base. The conical, slender central base is inlaid at the bottom with a triple turned baluster stem and at the top with a turned plate as a subdivision and on a small baluster above it the slender and elongated candlestick stem. The set of 3 candlesticks...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

19thc French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded w/ Amethyst & Clear Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Napoleon III Crystal Beaded Amethyst & Clear Crystal Chandelier. Note the detail, the beaded circular chains are quite unique. This piece is attributed to Maison Bagues ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

19th Century French Ebonised and Bone Inlay Enfilade or Dresser
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine and very decorative late 19th century French ebonised & bone inlay enfilade, buffet or sideboard. Moulded and bone inlay shaped top above an open central section with two adju...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paint

Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orangeade service in enamelled Moser crystal, 19th century. Enamelled Moser crystal orangeade service, the decanter mounted in pewter, (5 glasses, the tray and the decanter), 19th C...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Pewter

19thc French Napoleon III Cut Crystal Candelabra attributed to Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 19thc French Napoleon III Crystal Candelabra/ Centerpiece. Incredible work on this piece. Shades included. Attrib. Baccarat.
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1880s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

Paire de Vases en Opaline Rose de Baccarat, Epoque Napoléon III.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Baccarat pink opaline vases, Napoleon III period. A pair of Baccarat pink opaline vases with gold highlights, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 35cm, D: 16cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opal

Carrier-belleuse, Cigale, Large Signed Bronze, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
"Cigale" large bronze with brown patina of a mandolin player, leaning against a wall This sculpture is titled and signed A Carrier-Belleuse Beautiful patina and good quality of wor...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Amazing 19th Century Important Console Empire Napoleon III
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing 19th CENTURY Important Console Empire Napoleon III In gilded wood carved with dragons and a mascaron head, resting on two columns at the front and a large vertical spacer hol...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Silver Plated Metal Fruit Bowl, Centerpiece, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fruit bowl, centerpiece in silver-plated metal, beautifully decorated in the 19th century, Napoleon III period, fine quality chasing and silvering. H: 28cm, l: 55cm, p: 22cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Cut Crystal Bowl on a Gilt Bronze Pedestal with Putti Motifs
Located in NICE, FR
We present this cut crystal bowl, elegantly poised on a gilt bronze pedestal adorned with a charming, seated putto, serving as a stem and holding the bowl on top his head. The base f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Oval Tole Tray with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique tole tray on a coffee table or hang it on a wall. Crafted in France, circa 1870, and oval in shape, the colorful platter is decorated with a hand painted c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Tôle

Two Napoleon III Blue Opaline & Lucite Newel Post, Sold Individually
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Napoleon III Blue Opaline & Lucite Newel Post, Sold Individually France, Circa 1850 Enhance your interior with these exquisite Napoleon III Blue Opaline & Lucite Newel Posts, e...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Boulle marquetry tea box, Napoléon III period, late 19th century signed Vervelle
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Beautiful Boulle marquetry and blackened wood tea box / tea caddy, brass pattern inlaid, mahogany veneer inside. Mid 19th century circa 1840 - 1850, typic...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Italian Brown Wrapped Leather Table Box with Gold Tooling and Brass Feet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian Brown Leather Jewelry Box with Gold Tooling. Large Italian gilt tooled leather wrapped table box, with domed top gilt decoration, raised on four bronze paw feet. Vintage leather wrapped trunk with solid brass ornate feet, the top opens to reveal a lined interior with decorative endpaper with ample storage space. This stylish, whimsical and chic large storage box...
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Late 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Fausse paire de chaises Napoléon III, bois noirci et carton bouilli burgauté
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Fausse paire de chaises Napoléon III, bois noirci et carton bouilli burgauté Riches décors de fleurs et rehauts dorés assises en galettes garnies de t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III. 19th century Sèvres porcelain bowl and gilt bronze mounting, Napoleon III period. h: 17cm, l: 37cm, p: 30cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19thc French Napoleon III Bronze Cut Crystal Beaded Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning Large 19thc French Napoleon III Heavy Bronze with Cut Crystal Beaded Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture. 4 bulbs, very nice size and very ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

Antique Trade Scale Brass and 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 Cast-Iron Patina and signs of use which ma...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron, Brass

Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Bronze w/ Rock Crystal & Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning and Unusual Pair of Girandoles/ Table Lamps. Bronze with cut crstal and Rock Crystal elements. Napoleon III Period 1890. Baccarat crystal was used.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Two Dormer Windows in Cast Iron from the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Two 19th century polychrome cast iron dormer windows in very good condition Beautiful patina.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Large C. Vernet Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exquisite and rare 19th-century C. Vernet mantel clock, embodying a neoclassical design. Crafted with great precision and adorned with fine gilded bronze, the cl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19thc French Napoleon III Suspended Lantern Dore Bronze/ Crystal Signed 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

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Sculpture entitled An accident by Charles Anfrie
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Charles Anfrie (Catalan sculptor Charles Anfrie, 1833-1905) bronze statue of a boy “C. Anfrie” signed with “ Vrai Bronze Garanti. Paris. BL” caster seal and titled 'Un accident' ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair 1920's French Napoleon III Bronze & Crystal Fruit & Petals Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Antique 1920's French Napoleon III style Bronze with Crystal Fruit Table Lamps/ Girandoles. These lamps have been electrified and we will send lam shades to the buyer.
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1920s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Blackened Wood Side Table with Intricate Marquetry Design 19th
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
The Napoleon III marquetry side table is a true masterpiece of the Victorian era. It flawlessly combines the refinement of the period with high-quality materials. This side table is...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century Statue of Children Playing with a Lioness in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this beautiful 19th-century bronze sculpture in a gilt finish, representing a group of three children playing spiritedly with a lioness. Our statue is elegantly displa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Liquor Cabinet Napoleon III with Crystal Interior
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Napoleon III wooden ebonised "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with floral inlay of brass, copper and zinc. The cabinet contains four carafes and 16 glasses, all are antique. On the ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

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