Unusual Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Five Cup Candelabras - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Provenance: A Private Collection: The Carlyle Hotel, NYC The Carlyle originated in 1930 as one of the city's premier residential hotels and became a cooperative building combining a ...
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of French 19th c. Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, a pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze candelabra. The upwardly tapering and chiseled column support rises from a square base. The column is surmounted by two candle ...
Metal
$11,466 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Antique French Bronze Candelabra, Mercury Gilded, 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 ...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze 3-Light Candelabras
Located in Dallas, TX
The appeal of the Napoleon III style (sometimes referred to as the Second Empire) stems from the fact that art and furniture from the mid-1800s incorporated elements from previous Fr...
Metal, Bronze
Pair of English 19th Century Cast Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A good pair of candelabra of the William IV period Constructed in gold leaf gilt bronze; rising from square bases, with scrolled plinths supporting octagonal sided imbricated cast c...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Four-Light Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 19th century gilt-bronze candelabra, each with a tapering reeded stem supporting three foliate cast candle branches and one central branch, raised on lion head and paw, on a ...
Bronze
$1,490 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 10.24 in
Pair of Candelabra in the Style of Louis XV in Gold Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candelabra in the style of Louis XV in gold gilt bronze, 19th century. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Italian Gilt Bronze Four-Light Candelabra Engraved Details
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An elegant pair of antique late 19th century Italian gilt bronze four-light candelabra, beautifully crafted in the Continental style. Each candelabrum features a refined geometric co...
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1890s French bronze dore three-arm candelabra. Measurements: Height 14.25" Diameter 6".
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful pair of French bronze candlesticks dating from the Napoleon III Period, mid-19th century, featuring elegant proportions and finely worked details inspired by the Louis XV...
Bronze
$16,874 / set
H 36 in Dm 16 in
Stunning French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Nine-Light Torchieres / Candelabras
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your space with these exquisite French Empire style torchieres, featuring intricate gilt bronze craftsmanship and a grand nine-light design. The elegant exterior details are ...
Bronze
$2,800 / set
H 12.21 in W 7.88 in D 2.96 in
A Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Late 19th Century Description: Each piece is configured as a two-light candelabrum, featuring two decorative scrolling side ar...
Bronze
$1,490 / set
H 8.27 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candlesticks, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of 19th century bronze candlesticks, Napoleon III period" Pair of small bronze candelabra, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Contact us before ordering to confirm product av...
Bronze
$1,467 / set
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of gilt bronze three-light candelabra with kneeling putto holding the candleholders raised on richly elaborate base, France, late 19th century. Measures: Height 12.50 in / 3...
Bronze
Small Antique French Candelabra in Gilt Bronze, Louis XVI style
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 19th century dual candleholder/candelabra executed in gilt bronze on a marble base. Louis XVI architectural features. Made in France circa 1880 possibly as a part of a boudoir set....
Bronze
Pair Antique French Gold Bronze Candelabra, Circa 1860-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French elegant gold bronze candelabra, circa 1860-1870.
Bronze
$2,375 / set
H 13.75 in W 11.5 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gold Bronze Candelabra, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gold Bronze Candelabra, Circa 1880.
Bronze
$5,431
H 5.12 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Posey Holder Hallmarked London, 1869
By Alexander MacRae
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, in 1869, by Alexander Macrae, this stunning, antique, Victorian, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussie mussie, is gold-plated, and features wonderful engraved...
Sterling Silver
Antique Cut Crystal and Dore Bronze Dresser Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Crystal Jewelry casket attributed to Baccarat. It features a diamond cut pattern with a gold toned bow clasp. Heavy, high clarity lead crystal featuring deep, hand cut...
Crystal
$8,540
H 28.15 in W 90.16 in D 90.16 in
Vintage 7ft6" William Tillman Regency Revival Jupe Dining Table 20th Century
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous vintage Regency Revival circular flame mahogany Jupe extending dining table, made by the master cabinet maker William Tillman in the 1980s. The dining table is m...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Set of Four Mario Papperzini Amalfi Iron Lounge Garden Chairs
By Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and rare set of four of "Amalfi" lounge chairs with adjustable chain backs after the mid-century modern design by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The set features an o...
Brass, Iron
$1,850
H 4.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique Baccarat Cut Crystal and Dore Bronze Dresser Box with Paw Feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Baccarat cut crystal jewelry / dresser box trimmed with ormolu. Heavily faceted featuring a diamond hand cut relief pattern. It also features a decorative circular wreath or...
Crystal, Ormolu
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Games Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau games table by Louis Majorelle, featuring an inlaid marquetry top and carved legs and skirt. The marquetry decoration features stems, leave and, flowers around a...
Wood
$4,091
H 58.67 in W 76.78 in D 3.55 in L 58.67 in
19th Century Large Italian Giltwood Upholstered Headboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb 19th Century Italian hand carved neo-classical giltwood headboard. With original gilding and reupholstered in a warm stone grey velvet. Would suit a super king width bed.
Velvet, Giltwood
$18,950 / set
H 28 in W 15 in D 10.5 in L 28 in
Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Bacchus Candelabra
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural four-light candelabra, each modeled as a baby Bacchus, in the form of a child faun, seated on tree trunk a...
Marble, Bronze
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Lanterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine pair of late 19th century gilt bronze five-light lanterns. The lanterns of octagonal form with a pieced gallery with stars circling the top. Five interior lights.
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Sabino: Clear and frosted glass wall sconces molded with a chrysanthemum motif, in a gilded bronze frame. Signed "Sabino Paris" and numbered, circa 1920. A set of five ...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Hand-Carved Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully carved and expertly handcrafted, these Italian armchairs feature cane seats and newly upholstered Stroheim & Romann hemp linen seat cushions.
Mahogany, Cane
English Walnut Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Regency Bespoke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning English Regency style breakfront bookcase with Sheraton inlay These are bespoke customer order bookcases - the turnaround time is 2-4 weeks Stands in at nearly seven feet ta...
Walnut
Gold, Diamond and Enamel-Mounted Rock Crystal Cup and Cover
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
Gold, Diamond and Enamel-Mounted Rock Crystal Cup and Cover English, 1989 Cup: height 25cm, width 16cm, depth 10cm Case: height 13cm, width 34cm, depth 23.5cm This wheel-engraved cu...
Glass, Art Glass
French Ormolu and Steel Guéridon with Marble Top, after Weisweiler
Located in London, GB
French Ormolu and Steel Guéridon with Marble Top, after Weisweiler French, early 20th century Height 77cm, diameter 32.5cm This slender guéridon follows the guéridon à doubles colon...
Steel, Ormolu
Feuillatre Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Vase
By Eugène Feuillatre
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau silver and enamel vase by Eugène Feuillatre. The vase is decorated with leafed branches holding pink and gold cloisonné flowers and buds against a sky blue backg...
Pair 19th Century Pietra Dura Bonheur Du Jours
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Napoleon III Pietra Dura bonheur du jours. With semi precious stone inlaid to the doors and ormolu mounts.
Wood
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.)
Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.
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Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.
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