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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
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

Steel Engraving of the Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Steel engraving of the portrait of Peter Paul Rubens, 19th century. Measures: H 27cm, L 20cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paper

Saint Louis Encased Overlay Upright Bouquet
Located in Steyning, West sussex
Saint Louis encased overlay upright bouquet.
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1840s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass

Andirons in Wrought iron the heart "Crémaillere" French XIX
Located in Brussels, BE
French andiron in wrought iron from 19 century with Heart, and rack system "crémaillere". in perfect condition.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Wrought Iron

A Napoleon III Period Cut Crystal and Ormolu Vase with Bronze Dragon Decoration.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Napoleon III period cut crystal and ormolu vase with bronze dragon decoration, 19th century. A cut crystal and gilt bronze vase, 19th century, Napoleon III period, attributed to B...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Timeless Equestrian Elegance: Paul Magne De La Croix's 1900 Watercolor
Located in New York, NY
Captivating scene of a gentleman gracefully mounted on horseback, skillfully brought to life by artist Paul Magne De La Croix. Created in the year 1900, th...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelain & Brass Table Oil Lamps with Floral Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique oil lamps were crafted in France, circa 1870. The "Lampes a Petrole", converted into table lamps, sit on round brass bases, and feature the original flame regul...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Marble Top China Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Mount China Curio Cabinet Vitrine Dimensions : 55.5" Tall X 26" Wide X 13" Deep This very nice vi...
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1910s French Vintage Napoleon III Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set A fine 19th Century French three piece clock garniture set. Comprising of a clock and pair of candelabra, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

French Ormolu and Blue Porcelain Four Seasons Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French ormolu and blue porcelain mantel clock. The blue porcelain with blue ground and decorated with baskets of flowers, fruit and doves, ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III "Meuble d'Appui" Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
This 19th-century French Napoleon III Meuble d'Appui is a stunning antique piece made of solid walnut and adorned with beautiful golden molds. With its e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Napoleon III Vernis Martin, Kingwood and Mahogany Cabinet by Linke
By Maison Grimard
Located in London, GB
A fine cabinet of the Napoleon III period Retailed by Grimard of Paris Almost Certainly by François Linke   Constructed in Kingwood and mahogany, with extensive decoration of high qu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Rare 19th Century Folding Chair in Gilt Wood, Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite and original 19th century folding chair, crafted from carved and gilded wood as if to imitate a bamboo f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bamboo

Napoleon III Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III stool, circa 1870-1889: ebonized frame newly covered in white linen. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipping may cause antique and vintage wood...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Linen, Wood

Bronze Sculpture Representing Salammbo by A.Sefebire, early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture representing Salammbo by A.Sefebire, 19th century or early 20th century. A 19th century or early 20th century Napoleon III style bronze sculpture of Salammbo by A.S...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Griotte marble and gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture by Graux
Located in London, GB
Griotte marble and gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture by Graux French, c. 1870 Clock: Height 80cm, width 40cm, depth 33cm Candelabra: Height 82cm, width 40cm, depth 40cmvarious This fine three-piece set includes a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra. The pieces are crafted from bronze—both gilt and patinated—and rich griotte marble. The clock features a griotte marble truncated column shaped base, which is adorned with gilt bronze mounts, such as a low relief plaque and beading. The front of the case is inset with a dial within a gilt bronze bezel and beneath glass. Strikingly, the clock case is surmounted by a large and impressive patinated bronze sculptural group after an original by Clodion, which depicts two nymphs carousing with musical instruments and bunches of grapes. The candelabra are similarly decorated, each with a conforming marble base. The stem of each candelabrum is modelled as two patinated bronze figures holding aloft the candelabrum head, which issues seven gilt bronze branches: six scrolling branches and one central one. The clock dial is signed 'Jules Graux...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of Baluster Shaped Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vases, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of Baluster Shaped Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vases, 19th Century This pair of baluster shaped porcelain vases with a ground neck are covered with a deep purple glaze that blen...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Very Fine Napoleon III Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Napoleon III style chandelier having a gilt bronze frame with "S" curve arms ornate with "Fumee" purple pendalogues and beaded swags. 8 Lights. France, circa 1900. Dimen...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

French Boulle Ebonized Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely French Napoleon III Boulle ebonized pedestal, 19th century. The pedestal is inset with a rectangular marble top, above a Boulle style brass inlaid column decorated with a central urn within a scrolling foliate motif, the corners are mounted with gilt bronze mythical...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Napoleon III armchair.
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Furniture

Very large Sèvres porcelain plaque by Pastier after Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Located in London, GB
Very large Sèvres porcelain plaque by Pastier after Jean-Baptiste Greuze French, 1853 Frame: height 71cm, width 89cm, depth 9cm Plaque: hei...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain, Giltwood

French Boarding Student Suit Case Napoleon III Style Pine, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pupil suitcase in pine. This kind of suit case was used by the boarding students to transport their school equipment. In the style of Napoleon III Shipping: L 39,5 P17 ...
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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal

Napoleon III Painted Round Tilt-Top Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The tilt-top painted with faux marble design in the center surrounded by a vine and leaf pattern.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paint

Pair of Opaline Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of opaline bottles, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of opaline bottles, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 21cm, D: 11cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

19th century French Napoleon III Bronze Picture Frame
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful gilded bronze frame dating from the Napoleon III period in very good condition. We can admire the beautiful details of this era, the laurel on the top of the frame, an...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Gilded Bronze Candlestick Table Lamp, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined late 19th-century French table lamp in gilded bronze, styled in the grandeur of the Napoleon III era. Recently rewired for modern use, it is sold without the lampshade sh...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Table Lamps in Patinated Bronze, Porcelain and Granite, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps with cherubs in patinated bronze, porcelain and granite, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period patinated bronze, porcelai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Granite, Bronze

Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Limoges Porcelain Coffee Service Mid 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SET OF 10 COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS IN WHITE PORCELAIN WITH RED AND GOLD DECORATION. A COFFEE POT, A SUGAR POT AND A MILK JUG. THESE PIECES BEAR THE STAMP “Limoges S J France” Origin: ...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Cassolettes Convertible into Candleholders, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cassolettes convertible into candleholders, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period candlesticks in enamelled and painted porcelain and...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Exceptional Carved Giltwood Mirror, France, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
An important carved and gilded wood mirror, with a very fine decoration made of flower garlands wrapped around the moulded frame, sculpted with acanthus leaves. A large foliate shell...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Silvered Bronze Sculpture by Louis Kley, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silvered bronze sculpture by Louis Kley, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period sculpture, circa 1877 by Louis Kley, representing an Angelot in silvered bronze, red ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A superb boiled cardboard catchall or fruit bowl from the Napoleon III era. Its refined scallop shell shape, adorned with delicate golden tile motifs on a black background, perfectly...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Other

Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Par de Floreros estilo Napoleon tercero bronce, enamel y onyx midcentury XIX PERFECTO ESTADO ORIGEN FRANCIA. The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and 1880s. Emperor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Enamel

Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases
Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases
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Pair Napoleon III Bronze Neo-Classical Women
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Of superb quality. Each figure beautifully cast and chased in bronze. Mounted on a Rosso Antico base.
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Asparagus Plate
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Asparagus plate. Beautiful condition. Unique piece purchased in France, age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze centerpiece on marble base depicts Bacchus and Ariadne in full relief, plus an intriguing dragon's tail handle on each s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Marble and Bronze Selette Pedestal Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique "Selette" was crafted in France, circa 1860. Carved of variegated beige marble with orange veins, the tall pedestal sits on a thick square plinth embellished wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Repousse Brass Oil Table Lamp with Tavern Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique oil lamp made into table lamp was crafted in France, circa 1870. The tall "Lampe a Petrole", stands on three paw feet over a round repousse base decorated with a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass

Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clock in gilt and patinated bronze, period Napoleon III, 19th century. Good working condition Measures: H: 38 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 8 cm.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Marquise Chair in Tropics "Leopard' Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful antique French Napoleon III marquise chair This extremely rare 19th century antique French Napoleon III marquise chair, also affectionately...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Cotton, Wood

19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique coal scuttle was created in France, circa 1870. Built of cast iron, and shaped as a shell with foliage repousse decor, the patinated bucket stands on escargot feet over ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Antique French Ebonised Wood, Ormolu, Bronze and Marquetry Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French ebonised wood, ormolu, bronze and marquetry cabinets French, Late 19th Century Height 110cm, width 89cm, depth 41cm A remarkable example of 19th century Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century (Mid) Bronze Bust of Diana Black Marble Base
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (Mid) Bronze Bust of Diana Black Marble Base Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III 1870s Walnut Guéridon Side Table with Lyre Base and Tray Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period walnut guéridon side table from the third quarter of the 19th century, with circular tray top, single drawer and lyre-shaped base. Born in France at the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

Candelabra In Porcelain And Bronze, Japonisme, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Porcelain candelabra painted with flower decoration, with a base and a bouquet of 7 lights, in bronze with a brown patina, in the Japanese or Escalier de Cristal style Good general ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Planter in Marquetry, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Planter in marquetry, Sèvres porcelain plaque and gilt bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period planter, 19th century, in precious wood marquetry, Sèvres por...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

The Storm, Oil On Canvas, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large oil on canvas representing an accident between a horse-drawn carriage and a rider, against a backdrop of a rough sea landscape, which flooded the path after the storm After ...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Paint

Napoleon III Bronze Candlestick, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III bronze candlestick, measures high: 25 cm. Very good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

Sculpture in Patinated Bronze Signed Antonin Mercié, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze signed Antonin Mercié, 19th century. A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture by Antonin Mercié, Napoleon III period. H: 69cm, W: 30cm, D: 32cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinet, Styl Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
his elegant cabinet exemplifies the pinnacle of 19th-century French cabinetmaking, executed in the style of André-Charles Boulle, the renowned 17th-century master. The cabinet showca...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Bentwood

19th Century Napoleon III Polished Iron Bistrot Table with Oak Parquet Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite, antique gueridon table was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The intricate iron base sits on three paw feet embellished wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Iron

A French 19th century hand painted majolica dish from the Gien factory C 1875
Located in Central England, GB
This most impressive large twin handled table centrepiece is stunning in its fine hand painted detail. It was made in France at the Gien Faience Pottery Works and bears the early fac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Majolica

Mid-19th Century Pair of Green Opaline Flasks
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of green opaline perfume flasks with pointed stoppers and flower-shaped saucers. The stoppers and flasks are decorated with diamond-shaped patterns that have gilded stripes outl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Opaline Glass

French Sèvres Amphore by Château des Tuileries, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Sevres vase from the 19th century features a delicate light blue porcelain body adorned with beautifully etched friezes and foliages. The golden painting adds a touch of elega...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Porcelain

elegant Napoleon III period gueridon in walnut circa 1850/1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
elegant Napoleon III period gueridon in walnut circa 1850/1870
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand in size and decoration, this exceptional Napoleon III-period mirror is further set apart by an elaborate giltwood frame that features decorative elements such as garlands, dove...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Champagne Cristal Glasses, French XIXth Century, More Available
Located in Crespières, FR
Clear champagne crystal glasse from the XIXth century, a classical model, with a beautiful clear sound. The facetted decor around catches the light and reflects it even more. The s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Crystal

19th Century French Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Napoleon III giltwood mirror. Featuring a lovely decorative pattern and a beaded inner border. A beaut...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

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