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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 Ebonized Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Vienna, AT
Napoleon III style. Cabinet, drawer at the top, lockable door behind which shelf. Dark polished / lacquered body, decorated with brass Intarsia band, details of gilded bronze. Top of...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble

French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and fine antique French silver mounted mother of pearl box and with an exquisitely carved ducal with a maiden holding a coronet, elaborate monogram and a rod of Caduce...
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1790s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main co...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Old Original Engraving with soldiers characters Dutch 17th Century Set of 12
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an engravings set of 12, with black color. Representing Soldiers. It has been made in Holland in the 17th Century.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Decorated French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, and a stand. The exceptionally decorated tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of cast iron. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Napoleon III Mirrored Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive cabinet has it original etched mirrored doors and gilded carved wood accents. It is in great condition and will create a real statement. The cabinet has an ebony fini...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

Napoleon III Brass & Wood 'Cannon' Wine Trolley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Brass & Wood 'Cannon' Wine Trolley France, Circa 1870s Experience the grandeur of the 1870s with this exquisite Napoleon III Brass & Wood 'Cannon' Wine Trolley from F...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF NAPOLEON III CHANDELIERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of nine-light chandeliers, with refined details and gilded bronze chains. The band features palmettes, a typical feature of the First Empire era, while the floral decora...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Alabaster, Bronze

Large Giltwood and Gilt Bronze French Candelabra, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Large giltwood and gilt bronze candelabra in the Louis XVI style, Paris, circa 1870. Each candelabra has 18 arms, on two tiers. The candelabra can be wired for use with modern lights...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Giltwood

A Rare Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Blue John Vases Candlesticks, C. 1870
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Blue John Vases / Candlesticks, C. 1870, In the stye of Matthew Boulton. These rare and extremely elegant garnitu...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

20th Century Napoleon III style mirror in wood with facet cut mirror, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / mirror / wood, mirror / Mid-century / Napoleon III Rectangular Napoleon III style mirror in white and gold lacquered and carved wood. The of white and gold decorated...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Signed Three-Light Table Lamp by Baccarat, France 1920 in Opaline Glass & Bronze
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamp by Baccarat, made in France in the first quarter of the 11th century. The lamp consist of a white opaline glass vase and a three light bronze hardware that scre...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of antique chenets or firedogs cast with a head and shoulders bust of a military Generals, with a straight, pyramidal billet bar. With their rel...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

1890's French Napoleon III Bronze w/ Cascading Cut Crystal Wall Sconce/ Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890's French Napoleon III Bronze with Cascading Cut Crystal Wall Sconce/ Lamp. This fixture is lantern style. Bronze ribbon detail.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

1880s Oil on Canvas by Victor Costes
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A small oil on canvas, “Still Life with Fish and Crustaceans”, by the great Provencal painter Victor Coste (1844-1923). Born in Marseille, Coste went on to study at the Ecole des Bea...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood

ClassiCon Bowl for firewood, mod. 1191
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant polished steel bowl for firewood with curved surface and cylindrical feet. Stamped on the rim ClassiCon 1191.
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Furniture

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Steel

Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century Measures: H: 7 cm, W: 16 c...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Octagonal Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak side table from France with an octagonal shaped top. The top has a carved decorated band inside a beveled and carved decorated edge. The top follows down to a lovely...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Gentleman's Vanity or Table Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An antique gentleman's vanity toilet mirror, or 'Psyche', dating from the 19th century and beautifully crafted from gleaming mahogany. This tilting table-top mirror is full of charac...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Fruitwood

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

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Meuble d'Appui By Gervais-maximilien Durand In Paris
Located in BARSAC, FR
Elegant Napoleon III Meuble D'Appui in Rosewood marquetry opening a door with a medallion with a floral motif. Oval top capped by a black veined white marble top. Rich ornamentation...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Rosewood

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

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Velvet, Wood

Antique corner chest of drawers in the Boulle style, France, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique Boulle chest of drawers from around 1860. Dimensions: height 108 cm / width 78 cm / depth 57 cm
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Napoleon III Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a French Napoleon III period (1852-1870) Ebonised & Boulle marble topped pier cabinet. This cabinet is in excellent condition with an intricate symmetrical arabesque sty...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Napoleon III Empire Vases Brass, France, 1860
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Original pair of Napoleon III Empire vases brass, France, 1860. Original condition. Nice applications.
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Opaline Pink Vase Napoleon III Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful pale pink vase of Napoleon 3 period. It is decorated with flowers and foliage in brown, white and green tones. It is made of opaline, a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

Lovely Venetian Cocktail Cabinet
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice Venetian black laquered and handpainted cocktail cabinet with silver leaf glass interior, in overall excellent original condition. 57" high 27" wide 15" depth You are w...
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19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Lacquer

French Painted Terracotta Wicker Basket Vase with Cherub Swinging from Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted terracotta wicker inspired vase from the mid-19th century, with cherub and flowers. Crafted in France during the third quarter of the 19th century, this painted terr...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Terracotta

18th Century Cast Iron French Trivet
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th century French trivet. For heating up a pan or to keep it warm in and in front of the fire. Still in a good working condition.
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Early 18th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Set of Four Napoleon III Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Upholstery, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful set of four Napoleon III dining chairs in mahogany with upholstered back and seat, cabriole front legs, and a carved lily on the arched and pierced crest rail, and o...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture
Located in Valladolid, ES
Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble clock surmounted by a patinated bronze representing a Greek writer or philosopher holding the a manuscript on his knees One of a kind an...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Large Oval Mirror In Gilded Wood, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large oval mirror in gilded wood, with reserves, with a richly carved pediment of winged dragons evolving in a foliage decoration. The reserves have a gilded painted decoration a...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Cherub Putti – Napoleon III
Located in Coimbra, PT
.An impressive and heavy pair of French Empire wall sconces in the neoclassical style. Each sconce features a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub seated gracefully on the central...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Small 19th Century Rosewood End Table on Carved Tripod Base with Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
A small and graceful sewing or work table on carved tripod base with octagonal top in rosewood with satinwood floral inlays. Lift-top opens to lidded compartments with access to plea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Satinwood

Large Boulle Credenza Sideboard Napoleon III Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous large French credenza in the Boulle manner We date this piece to circa 1860 and it features the classic Boulle style inlay on all surfaces Two doors in mid...
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1860s Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Animated Countryside Landscape - Oil On Canvas Signed Collignon
Located in BARSAC, FR
Oil on canvas depicting a lively countryside landscape. Signed Collignon, late 19th century, in its original wooden and gilded stucco frame. Very good condition Dimensions: Frame: ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paint

Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
Napoleon III Desk or Center Table, Ormolu Bronze, Inlaid Burlwood, Marquetry, France, 19th C., Aristide-Henry Gros. (after) An exemplary French Centre Table or Writing Desk, dating ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Set of Eight Italian Giltwood Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of eight Italian dining chairs featuring hand-carved faux bois gilt wood frames. Crafted in the old world style from beech frames covered in layers of gesso (plaster), ro...
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Furniture

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Gesso, Fabric, Giltwood

Paintings, Painting on Porcelain, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paintings, painting on porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Paintings, 19th century, Napoleon III period, painting on porcelain, gilded stucco frame. Frame: H: 50cm, W: 75c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain, Stucco

Large Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Aubusson Napoleon III 1890
Located in New York, NY
Rare 12 x 15 Authentic Antique Rug Authentic French Aubusson Rug Napoleon III Measures: 11'9" x 14'8" 358x447 C.1890 C.1890 "This is a magnificent one of a kind Authentic ant...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool

19th Century French Carved Walnut and Porcelain Jewelry Box Signed Fichet Paris
By Fichet
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuable safe and organized in this elegant antique jewelry box. Crafted in Paris France by Maison Fichet circa 1860, the colorful casket stands on small bracket feet. The ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain, Walnut

Pair of Sculptures Representing Parrots, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sculptures representing parrots, early 20th century. Pair of 20th century porcelain parrots, Napoleon III style. H: 28cm, W: 11cm, D: 11cm
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Oil and Vinegar Cruet in Silver Plated Metal and Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oil and vinegar cruet in silver plated metal and crystal, 19th century. Napoleon III period oil and vinegar cruet, 19th century in crystal and silver plated metal. H: 25cm, W: 25cm,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Continental Ormolu-Mounted Marble Urn
Located in New York, NY
Continental ormolu-mounted marble urn. Onyx stone urn in browns, beige and grey cream with foliate ormolu outward scrolling handles and richly chased lid all on incurving square base...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair of French Opaline Glass Epergne Vases with Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Pair of Blue Opaline Glass Horn-Shaped Epergne Vases with Gilded Metal Holders – France, Mid-19th Century (Napoleon III Period) This exceptional pair of...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Regnier, Bettanier, Morlon, French Color Lithographs With Period Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Parti...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Pocket Photos holder Enamel hand carved Napoleon III Style Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Pocket photos holder in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with two-tone translucent fired enamels on guillochè, with hand-engraved edges. Empire style Napoleon III. Octagonal hing...
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1980s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Blowing Putto Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Figurative and intricate bronze table lamp. This quality sculpted and cast bronze table lamp is beautifully gilded and it will make a wonderful talking piece. The plastic candle bet...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III French Bronze Six Light Bronze Chandelier
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 20th century French bronze chandelier in the style of Napoleon III or neoclassical design. Six lights, highly detailed bronze details.
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Napoleon III Cachepot in Porcelaine de Paris Hand Painted France
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elega...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

19th century French Silver and Mother-of-pearl Cheese Knives Box, 1850s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent box Napoleon III in lacquered wood and gold with hors d'oeuvres or cheese in silver and mother-of-pearl handle with monogram. Hallmark of the master goldsmith Touron in P...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Silver

A Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Woman by René Charles Masse, Napoleon III.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A patinated bronze sculpture of an elegant woman by René Charles Masse, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture of a female bust, Napoleon III p...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

A Large Pair of Vienna Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabras, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of Vienna porcelain and gilt bronze candelabras, 19th century. A pair of 19th-century candelabras, Napoleon III period, made of Vienna porcelain and gilt bronze. H...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Medici Vases in Worcester Porcelain, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Medici vases in Worcester porcelain, 19th century. Pair of Medici vases, 19th century, Napoleon III period, in Worcester porcelain, enhanced with gold. H: 21cm, W: 14cm, D: ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Labarge Napoleon III Style Patial Gilt and Ebonized Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A Labarge Napoleon III Style Patial Gilt and Ebonized Wall Mirror Measures 32.5" in width, and 54" in height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

Late 19th Century French Tapestry ( 5'2" x 6'9" - 157 x 205 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century French Tapestry ( 5'2" x 6'9" - 157 x 205 cm )
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wool

Maison Millet, Pair of “ Tritons” Candelabras, France, Circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of Louis XVI style amphora-shaped vases in gilded bronze and "canon de fusil" patinated bronze attributed to Maison Millet. The neck, decorated with twisted fluting, i...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Flower Painting, Dahlias Flowers, Oil on Canvas, 19th Century 'QF483'
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, antique oil painting, floral vase painting which represents Dahlias and Chrysanthemums. The painting has a gold leaf  frame realised in the 1800s. The oil on canvas...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Canvas

19th Century Gilded Inkwell Depicting a Bulldog Tied to Tree Stump
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century gilded inkwell is a captivating piece of artistry, masterfully crafted to depict a charming bulldog tethered to a rustic tree stump. W...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

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