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
Stately and Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials
Located in San Francisco, CA
each tall finial with pointed spire above a lobed baluster-form mid-section resting on a graduated square base; the whole on later ebonized wooden plinths
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Zinc
20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze Italian Writing Desk Napoleon III Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture inlaid and veneered in walnut, mahogany, maple and fruitwood enriched by fake inlay with hand-painted floral deco...
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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture "Henri IV" French patinated bronze signed Bosio
By Baron François Joseph Bosio
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional patinated bronze sculpture depicting King Henry IV of France by sculptor François Joseph Bosio (Monaco 1768–Paris 1845)
One of a Kind "Henri IV" patinated bronze sculpture, French, signed by Bosio
Unique patinated bronze sculpture depicting King Henri IV of France by sculptor François Joseph Bosio (Monaco 1768–Paris 1845).
The sculpture represents King Henri IV as a child, wearing period clothing with a ruff around his neck. He carries the royal sword...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Club Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An inviting pair of French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs that embody leisure and luxury in one design. Currently upholstered in a dotted velvet of cream and teal, these c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
French Inlay & Ebonized Etagere Circa 1900
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This extraordinary French etagere from the 19th century is marquetry art in furniture form. Each shelf is painstakingly inlaid with alternating patter...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Period 'Fruit Bowl' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback witha decorative fruit bowl.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color with stove po...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Faux Bamboo Gilt Wood Side Table, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period faux bamboo gilt wood side table features an octagonal white marble top. A bamboo lattice pattern details the apron. The four l...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry and Parquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
A very fine French 19th century finely chased ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, and satinwood marquetry and parquetry commode with original Breche Violette marble-top. With three l...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French Napoleon III Bamboo & Lacquered Wood Chinese Style Sellette Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
This side table or sellette was made in the late 19th century.
This chinese style sellette is typical of the Napoléon III périod. The entire frame is made of bamboo.
Each tray is la...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze Italian Writing Desk Napoleon III Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture inlaid and veneered in walnut, mahogany, maple and fruitwood enriched by fake inlay with hand-painted floral deco...
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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Napoleon III 'Hunt at the Court' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III fireback with a hunting scene.
The fireback is made of cast iron. The patina is natural brown. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extr...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Paris Porcelain Lantern Night Light, End 19th Century
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Old Paris porcelain lantern night-light, ca.1890. Paris porcelain lantern representing cupid with a garland of flowers. Measures: Height: 18"(46cm), diameter : 5.9"(15cm). Height of ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Fireplace Screen
Located in Soest, NL
19th century fireplace screen. The firescreen is in good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Charles CHRISTOFLE Napoleon III Silverplate Bronze Centerpiece, 1856
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Napoleon III silverplate bronze centerpiece, 1856 by Charles CHRISTOFLE, France, 1856. Silverplate bronze and frosted crystal. Height: 7.7"(19.5cm), Width: 18.1"(46cm), Depth: 11"(28...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Soest, NL
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Pair of Medici Vases in Old Paris Porcelain
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Medici bases urns from the 19th century, Napoleon III period in old Paris porcelain, its decoration is very simple, just touches of gold and the porcelain, the handles are ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the enchanting world of opulence with this exquisite Borne Settee, a resplendent blend of timeless elegance and whimsical charm. Upholstered in the finest white button tuft...
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1860s European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Napoleon III floor mirror
Located in Belgrade, RS
An exceptionally sumptuous and, at the same time, elegantly imposing large mirror with a matching low console is a true representative of the Napoleon III style, which originated in ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo
By Émile Pinedo
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo
This exquisite French silver and malachite bust of Napoleon, masterfully crafted by the esteemed sculptor ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur.
France, mid-19th century, an object of practical use as well as beauty, add a touch of sophisticated elegance and refinement to your next dinner party with this scarce antique cave à liqueur (petite liquour caddy), featuring an ebonized wooden box-form case inlaid with brass string banding, the locking case opens by turning the original key to release the latch lock mechanism then gently lifting the hinged top and front panel, revealing a richly figured mahogany fitted interior, housing a lovely assembled etched crystal liqueur service, including a pair of hand blown crystal decanters decorated in elegant flowing fiolate vine etchings with matching stoppers, accompanied by eight stemmed cordial drinking glasses with geometric etching patern; the folding panels can stay in the up/open position when in use or for display, or press the hinge mechanism to close the panels, then you can lock it and remove the key to secure the contents, the case is finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, all raised on short turned feet. circa 1860
Dimensions: (approx)
Closed: 10" High, 8.25" Wide, 7 7/8" Deep;
Open: 15.25" High, 8.25" Wide, 10" Deep;
5.5lbs Total
**Additional photos available upon request**
CONDITION REPORT:
Good antique condition with nicely aged warm worn patina and desirable unrestored original finish. Wear consistent with 160 years of age, use, handling and exposure, including retaining antique character marks and charm throughout, worn distressed original ebony finish, with scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, rough spots and very minor chippy paint losses. The imperfections not noticeable in most lighting or at most angles, however we went way out of our way to make sure to capture the flaws in the photos to try and be as transparent and upfront as possible. Please be sure to inspect all the photos. Overall a wonderful assembled set, sturdy, stable, structurally sound, all crystal intact with typical wear but no cracks or damage. Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinement, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time!
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
4 Theodore Alexander Napoleon III Mahogany Scoop Back Brown Leather Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 An Evening At Ease by Theodore Alexander. Inspired by Napoleon III and Louis XV styling. Features a hand carved mahogany scoop back, a padded brown leather upholstered sea...
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Late 20th Century Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Soest, NL
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
Elegant French Iron Fire Screen, New, Handmade, 22" to 35" Wide, 22.4" Tall
Located in Soest, NL
Replica of an antique original. Produced exactly as it used to be made ??and they are thus difficult to distinguish from an old original.
Important advantage of this type of fire screen is that, while elegant, you don't really notice it, you just enjoy the fire. It is of a simple yet elegant simplicity. It is beautiful, rustic and classic. It quietly enhances the fireplace's charm. It is present without taking the attention away from the fire and the other fireplace accessories. The black color of this new handmade screen supports this effect.
The holes in the mesh are small enough to protect against the sparks, but large enough to limit the heat radiation of the fireplace as little as possible.
The fireplace screen fits in both a classic and a modern interior.
center panel: 50 cm (19.7") wide, Side panels: each 20 cm (7.9") wide.
The functional width is 6 cm (2.4") less for the firescreen to stand by itself, or a functional width of 57 cm (23") up to 89 cm (35"). At a width of 57 cm (23") the screen is 22 cm (8.7") deep and at 89 cm (35") wide it is 13 cm (5.1") deep.
Color: black (matt).
This fireplace screen is handmade and can therefore show imperfections (paint, finish, etc.) that do not occur in industrial production. We cannot provide any guarantees on these imperfections.
We can deliver this type of fireplace screen in different sizes. The number of panels can vary from 2 to 6. It is also available in several heights. It cannot be customized, but due to the possible variations it is suitable for most fireplaces. Contrary to popular belief, it is often not necessary for the fireplace screen to cover the entire height of the inside of the fireplace. A height of 50 cm (19.7") is usually sufficient for a fire screen if a quiet fire is lit with dry, suitable wood.
We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Napoleon III Style Vitrine
Located in Miami, FL
High-rectangular, one-door, curved and three-sided glazed corpus. On curly feet scalloped out. Inside life with orig. Velvet covered and two entrances. Mirrored back wall. The displa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood.
France, circa 1860.
Category
1860s Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Bronze Sculpture of a Gaulish Chief, Signed FREMIET.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of a Gaulish chief, signed FREMIET.
Bronze sculpture signed FREMIET, representing a Gaulish chief, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
H: 37cm, W: 26cm, D: 8,5cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rare Monumental Pair 19th Century Napoleonic French Sevres Urns circa 1880
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of Sevres urns of monumental proportions and size. The urns features scenes of Napolean and his men in French scenery or perhaps some other country he con...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Bronze Bust - Jesus Christ with Thorn Crown - by Ruffony
By Ruffony
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze buste, depicting Jesus Christ with thorn crown.
The bronze has a beautiful patina, the statue is in good condition.
Made by Oscar Ruffony, a Swiss artist who mai...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Napoleon III Period Painted Decorative Panels with Bouquets, circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Napoleon III period painted decorative panels with floral motifs from the mid-19th century, set inside giltwood frames. Each of this pair of decorative panels featur...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Small Antique French Mirror In Carved Blackened Wood, circa 1870
Located in Paris, FR
Small French antique mirror in blackened carved wood, circa 1870. Antique frame in carved and blackened fir wood, decorated with rais-de-coeur, and pearl rosaries in trio. Frame widt...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Bed Headboards in golden bronze Bed Frame
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful French bed headboards in gilt bronze, Napoleon III.
Measurements 140 cm tall and 134 cm the other,
7 cm wide and 95 cm wide both, they ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Napoleon III Brass Repousse Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
An elegant Napoleon III mirror made with central beveled glass and four rectangular glasses joined between them by decorative brass repousse floral foliage patterns, an elegant filig...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Copper Bathtub
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare copper bathtub from a Comtal castle in Sauternes.
Ergonomic model with a raised, inclined backrest.
Originally mounted on four blocks which accommodated rollers at the base. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Copper
19th Century French Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French sculpture features a young drummer, captured in a moment of intense focus and energy. Rendered in rich patinas of bronze, the figure is dressed in historical...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Napoleon III Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a man and a woman.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890.
Set of a clock and two pedestals.
Mercury pendulum
The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its stand, Napoleon III Era.
This is a good-sized French mantel clock dating from around 1880. It has a waisted case with applied brass decoration and brass and tortoiseshell-style inlaid panels. The white enameled dial has fancy pierced brass hands and a beaded bezel. It is hand-painted with Arab numerals and decorated with garlands of flowers and leaves. The clock has a center window showing the pendulum shaped like a fairy. It drives the movement that seems to strike the hours and halves on a bell.
This gorgeous antique cartel clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Wooden Cigar Carrousel with Music
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique wooden cigar carousel, with music.
Made in France, late 19th century. When you turn the knob on the top, all panels turn at the same time. The panels are hand-pai...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large French Fireplace Screen, Handmade, New, 34" to 50" Wide, 30.3" Tall
Located in Soest, NL
Replica of an antique original. Produced exactly as it used to be made?? And they are thus difficult to distinguish from an old original.
With classical handles.
Important advantag...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III period Iron and Marble Bistro Table, Garden Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French brasserie in the mid nineteenth century, this cast iron bistro table or cafe table features a white marble top with grey and tan veining. Scrolled iron le...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III 3-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Second Empire French Napoleon III Silver Plate Ornate Dessert Forks, S/11
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eleven antique French dessert forks from the Napoleon III era, circa 1852-1870.
Ornate, delicate, and elegant – the tapered handles show a styling of scrolls, ribbing, and ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Napoleon III sword
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Napoleon III sword in gilt brass. Handle is decorated with 2 mother of pearl plates. Urn shaped pommel. Knuckle guard transitioning into cross guard.
Guard plate with eagle. Black ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Elegant French Fireplace Screen, Handmade, New, 44'' to 49" Wide
Located in Soest, NL
Replica of an antique original. Produced exactly as it used to be made and they are thus difficult to distinguish from an old original.
Important advantage of this type of fire screen is that, while elegant, you don't really notice it, you just enjoy the fire. It is of a simple yet elegant simplicity. It is beautiful, rustic and classic. It quietly enhances the fireplace's charm. It is present without taking the attention away from the fire and the other fireplace accessories. The black color of this new handmade screen supports this effect.
The holes in the mesh are small enough to protect against the sparks, but large enough to limit the heat radiation of the fireplace as little as possible.
The fireplace screen fits in both a classic and a modern interior.
The functional width to allow the firescreen to stand on its own is at least 88 cm (34") and at most 126 cm (49"). At a width of 88 cm (34") the screen is 33 cm (13.0") deep and at 126 cm (37") wide it is 22 cm (8.7") deep. Each panel is W x H: 33 x 49.5 cm (13.0 x 19.5"). This fireplace screen is also great for use in corner fireplaces...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Antique French Mirror, Giltwood & Black Colors, circa 1860
Located in Paris, FR
Large French antique mirror, Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Antique frame, black and gilded to the leaf, with openwork shell and adorned ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and refined Louis XV poudreuse or dressing table made in Napoleon III-era France, mid-19th century. It presents extraordinary marquetry of good invoice; different woods are used for the ornaments, both polygonal and floral. This light dressing table...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Napoleon III Cabinet Buffet Entrée Black Ormolu, Belgian Black Marble
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and unique French Napoleon III Entrée, 19th century.
High corpuscular leather in polished ebony veneer over solid softwood.
The front is articulated with a wide door centered...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
Napoleon III Style 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. Eleg...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
An Impressive French Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Surtout de Table, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Surtout de table are ornamental French trays, designed to be placed on a dining table as a centerpiece for formal occasions. Our Napoleon III-style surtout de table, which dates to circa 1900, would make an impressive addition to any dining table.
Measuring over 50 inches long and 32 inches wide, this surtout de table features a large piece of shaped glass encircled by an animated scene of a putti hunting party. In each corner of the frame is a pair of gilt bronze putti, facing in opposing directions, armed with a spear. All the cherubs are resting on curled leaves that emerge from a pierced, segmented console. The foliage, which has a fluted ground, continues around the frame, enhancing the sinuosity of the mirror. Depth is added in the form of the numerous gilt bronze hunting dogs that are giving chase to scattered wolves and deer. Some of the hounds are actively engaged with their prey, who really stand out due to their patinated bronze chocolate color. The result is a beautiful gilt bronze surtout...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date.
The Cave a Liqueur features an ormolu case with glass panels and an 'up and over' lid enclosing a gilt bronze frame containing sixteen small glasses and four decanters with stoppers, on all on finely cast paw feet. One decanter with a Bacarrat label to the underside
The glasses and decanters are beautifully engraved with geometric decoration.
As seen in the upcoming Ridley Scott historical film Napoleon.
It is an absolutely superb set which is sure to attract a lot of attention.
Condition:
In really excellent condition with no damage, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 29 x width 37 x depth 30
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x width 1 foot, 3 inches x depth 1 foot
Baccarat
In 1764 King Louis XV of France gave permission to found a glassworks in the town of Baccarat in the Lorraine region in eastern France to Prince Bishop Cardinal Louis-Joseph de Laval...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Ormolu
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Velvet Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, the upholstery was redone in velvet in the 1960s, normal wear but in very good condition, France, 1870s.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bombay Wood Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tea caddy in Napoleon III style, wit a bended “forme arbalète” lid. The box is veneered with various types of wood, burl wal...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Trade Scale Brass and Painted 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 painted cast-iron
Patina and signs of use which make this antique o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Napoleon III Brass Repousse Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
An elegant Napoleon III mirror made with central beveled glass and four rectangular glasses joined between them by decorative brass repousse floral foliage patterns, an elegant filig...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Fireplace Log Grate, Napoleon III Period
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace grate. The andirons are made of cast iron and brass and the grate of steel. The fire grate is in a good condition and is fully funct...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Porcelain and Bronze Candle Holders Napoleon III
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of candlesticks in French Sevres style porcelain and hand-painted bronze, made in the second part of the 19th century. Two little cracks are present, as shown in the pictures.
...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1870 Napoleon III French Tea Caddy
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 Napoleon III French Tea Caddy. Fine quality with Old Paris Porcelain fittings - 2 tea caddies & a sugar caddy. The box is inlaid with engraved brass. Each porcelain caddy ...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Napoleon III Black Carved Ebonized Bed with Cherubs
Located in Miami, FL
King-size bed with an impressive Renaissance-style headboard and footboard, crafted from beautiful walnut wood. The bed has a fabulous large heavily carved cherub
This original Itali...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table
Located in Nashville, TN
Good condition Ebonized Napoleon III Bedel & Cie Parisian made Boulle style centre table. One centre drawer, four cabriolet legs. The table is heavily decorated with bronze sabots, k...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III French Oval Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful large oval mirror with rich ornaments and original facetted mirror plate.
The mirror has a very warm antique look and feel. The mirror has an ornate top decoration with a central “fleur de lis” with floral elements. At the bottom, there is also a smaller decoration with acanthus and floral elements. This mirror is made in Southern France and it has a solid pine frame that was smoothened with gesso. The most elevated part of the frame features a floral engraving and the inner part is adorned with a Classic pearl beading. The ornaments were casted with the use of ground cattle bone and plaster, reinforced with steel wires. The mixture of these materials is used in early mirror frames. Before casting was common practice, ornaments were hand carved in wood. A time consuming process and with the growing demand for these mirrors, new production methods were introduced. Later on larger...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Gold Leaf
Antique French Black Gutta-Percha Photo Frame, Napoleon III Period, circa 1870
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French photo frame in Gutta-Percha, stylized decorations Napoleon III period, circa 1870. Antique frame width: 5 cm / 1.96 in. Antique glass...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Other
Pair of French Three-Flame Candelabra Candelabra, circa 1860
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of three-flame candelabra
Cast bronze, chiselled and mercury gilded
France, third quarter of the nineteenth century
Height 14.96 in (38 cm) X 12.59 (32 cm)
Weight 11.46 lb ...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
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Bronze
French Napoleon III Walnut Sofa Banquette French Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III walnut banquette or sofa.
France circa 1890,
The upholstery and the fabric has been recently changed.
Very good antique condition. A little stain on the fabri...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Fireplace Fender
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Napoleon III bronze fireplace fender from the mid nineteenth century features a large urn with a flame at the top and hanging garlands mounted on a plinth at each end of ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful gilded bronze clock with lively decoration in the rococo style: flowers and foliage, putti
Clock which is composed to be seen from all sides; dial with numbers in porcelai...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Painting, Painting With Landscape And Small Lake, Oil On Canvas, Nineteenth century.
Located in Breganze, VI
The category Antique Paintings, Landscape with Small Lake, features an Oil Painting on Canvas from the late 19th century era.
Old landscape paintings offering a painting made in a n...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Canvas
French Napoléon III Walnut Pedestal Table with Carved Feet from the 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III round walnut pedestal table with carved base from the mid 19th century. This French table was born in the 1850s, at a time when the first French president, known as Louis Napoléon Bonaparte was about to become Emperor Napoleon III. This table features a circular top sitting above an exquisitely carved base. The turned pedestal is raised on four feet made of a combination of various scrolls, outlined with delicate incisions. The ensemble rests on four casters. With its lovely patina and richly carved silhouette, this French Napoleon III walnut table...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Wood Veneer Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique French tea caddy in Napoleon III style. The box is made of veneer beechwood, with beautiful grain. The lid is in slayed with lighter maple ...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III 24-Light Gilt Bronze Monumental Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III 24-light gilt bronze monumental chandelier
By: unknown
Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass
Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Wall Wood Shelves Napoleon III with Brass Gallery & Marquetry, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wood Mural Three Shelves of Napoléon III period with a brass gallery.
Very fine details: you can observe the elaborate gallery, the hand-shaped suspensions...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Furniture
Materials
Brass
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