19th Century French Napoleon III Period Guéridon

This eclectic yet elegant Napoleon III period sellette (French, decorative furniture stand) was handcrafted in France in the mid-19th century, most likely Parisian work, solid wooden construction and sculptural form, presents in an ebonized finish with gilded brass mounted accents, featuring a tall round center pedestal surrounded by three scalloped shaped platforms of varied height, rising on parcel gilt fluted column standards, resting on sabre legs. circa 1860 A most distinctive piece, highly sophisticated and with great presence, with nicely aged patina over the whole, heavily worn and distressed finish adds a layer of cozy warmth and unpretentious rustic elegance. Versatile, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a jardiniere or cache pot holder, add a romantic warm ambiance as a candle torchiere...

A rare and magnificent antique Napoleon III period mirrored single door cabinet, Parisian work, finished in luxurious and grandiose Louis XIV style. Hand-crafted in Paris in the t...

A French Napoleon III Second Empire period mahogany writing desk. Handcrafted in the third quarter of the 19th century, having an open gallery on scrolled supports with rounded finia...

A rare set of four period Napoleon III Second Empire dining chairs, hand-crafted of solid fruitwood in France in the third quarter of the 19th century. Finished in luxurious Pari...

A stunning period Napoleon III (1852-1870) French hand carved, painted and gilded wall mirror by JB Paris. circa 1850s/early 1860s Born in France in the mid-19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted high-quality Parisian work, using elements from timeless and luxurious historical Louis XV Rocaille style, in typical Napoleon III Second Empire fashion ornamentation and decoration are the focal points. Exceptionally executed, this remarkable antique mirror features a blackened (black lacquered) wood frame with an abundance of exuberant curving shapes, dimensional openwork, leafy acanthus scroll flourish elements, and visually striking profusion of brilliant gold gilded decorative motifs. Surmounted by an ornate sculptural cascading urn scrolling crest bouquet pediment, over ebonized frame embellished with contrasting giltwood fruit, flowers and leaf carvings, bordered by stylized foliage relief running ornamentation, encasing large rectangular flat mirror plate, flanked by a pair of elongated beveled glass side panels embellished with artistic etched glass accents. Signed, the boarded back stamped black "JB Paris" within a circle. Dimensions; (approx) 47.25" High, 32" Wide, 41.5lbs Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870 under the name of Napoleon III. In a way, the artistic codes of the Napoleon III style — also called Second Empire style — were presented at the Exhibition of 1844, during the reign of Louis-Philippe d'Orléans. He was an important influence on architecture, interior furnishings and decoration throughout the rest of Europe and North America. The Napoleon III style (also known as Second Empire) stands as one of the most unique styles ever produced. The eclecticism of the Second Empire is reflected in the association of past tradition with the development of modernism. It was often referred to as a “style without style”. The Napoleon III ”style” was in fact more of a combination of different styles from past centuries adapted to the modern era in order to correspond to a time of dynamic, innovative transformation. It stands out because there is nothing within it that is unique to itself. Everything, including materials, forms reproduced, and ornamentation used, was borrowed from styles that preceded it. Instead of drawing their inspiration from a single period, the artists and decorators from the Second Empire drew indiscriminately, with joyful exuberance, from all sources. Even so, this style, which is so apparently lacking originality, carries on a recognizable personality and is easily identified. Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from highly reputable antiques auction...

A beautiful French La Belle Époque period mahogany inlaid two-tier etagere stand / side table from the second half of the 19th century. Handcrafted with exceptional craftsmanship, elegantly finished in the timeless and classic Louis XV taste, having a shaped top accented by gilt metal rim, breathtaking marquetry and matched inlay, over a scalloped apron embellished with finely detailed sculpted and chisled gilt bronze ormolu mounts, above the conforming shaped medial shelf, all graceful rising on excellent quality ormolu mounted cabriole legs, terminating in gilded bronze sabots. A great presence and good proportions, make this versatile piece the ideal size for use as a accent table, occasional table, whatnots etagere...

Important French wooden blackened pedestal table. The rocking tray of animated form, receiving in its middle an important decoration of flowers painted and underlined by gilded nets....

19th century pedestal table in papier mâché blackened and enhanced with gilding. The mother of pearl checkered tray resting on a central frame turned an...

A magnificent French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony, brass, ormolu and semi precious stone inlaid side table. The table is raised by a tripod base with elegant scrolled ormol...

This beautiful antique gueridon was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The intricate iron base sits on three paw feet over a carved stem embellished with acanthus leaf motifs. The surface is dressed with a white and grey marble top set...

Elegant three-tiered brushed oak pedestal or side-table, with turned baluster uprights.

A striking French 19th century Napoleon III Period ormolu and marble side table. The table is raised by lovely half ball feet below large acanthus leaves and three beautiful lightly ...