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19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Second Empire Period marble top buffet is a timeless example of the magnificent
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century French breast and back plate or cuirass, the steel and brass breast plate with the
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Antique 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
H 16.54 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
French Second Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
By Antoine Krieger
Located in Naples, FL
Mid 19th Century made by "MON. KRIEGER AMEBLEMENT-PARIS"; the Greek-key pattern, gold tooled black leather inset rectangular above a deep paneled frieze applied at the ends with loze...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19C French Second Empire Style 2 Tier Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19C French second empire style 2 tier console from circa 1860-80
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Console Tables

Materials

Brass

A Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze Garniture Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze and Green Marble Three Piece
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Grand Pair of French, Second Empire Candelabra
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An elegant pair of 7 arm, cast metal and gilded bronze candelabra with flame finials, mounted on marble bases.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Pair of French Second Empire Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
These good quality sconces in mat black and gilt bronze are pierced with scrolls and flower heads and with drip pans and arms cast with stylized acanthus. The two-tone gilding and ha...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Second Empire Figural Bronze Andirons with Dolphin Finials 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of French Empire figural andirons offer cast bronze construction with dolphin
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts
Located in Savannah, GA
This extraordinary French Second Empire period secre´taire a' abattan features flame mahogany, gilt
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Granite, Brass, Ormolu

French Neoclassical Round Gilt Wood Mirror with Eagle Crest
Located in Ross, CA
Rare French Second Empire period carved gilt wood round mirror, decorated with ball molded frame
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

A Pair of Massive Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Second Empire Five Light Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
A Superb Pair of Massive Second Empire Gilt Bronze five light wall sconces, in the Louis XVl
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Ebonized Meuble d'Appui Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III French Second Empire Monumental Ebonized and Parcel Silvered Meuble d'Appui Cabinet
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Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Doré Bronze French Neoclassical Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding pair of French Second Empire candelabra exemplifies the grandeur and exuberance of
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 1860s Napoleon III Walnut Game Table with Four Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
and walnut patina, this French Second Empire leather top game table circa 1860 will be a great
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beech over Mantle Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
) after the end of France's Second Empire and before WWI. When looking in this antique mirror, I have
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Beech

French Napoleon III 1870s Walnut Table with Marble Top and Bronze Capitals
Located in Atlanta, GA
décor, this French Second Empire walnut table, circa 1870, will bring a stylish presence to any home
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century/2nd Empire Bronze Decorative Amphoras by F. Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in North Miami, FL
example of the Neoclassical style and characteristic of the french Second Empire that can be observed in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Copper

Pair of French 1860s Napoleon III Terracotta Architectural Fragments with Fruits
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French second Empire terracotta architectural fragments from the mid-19th century with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

1870s French Rococo Revival Yellow Blue White Enamel Pottery Wall Art Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Second Empire period, entirely hand painted in Francois Boucher style, the romantic and subtly erotic
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Antique 1870s French Rococo Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Enamel

Pair of French 1860s Napoleon III Period Walnut Console Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
the ensemble. With their elegant lines and delicate decor, these French Second Empire console tables
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th century French school, large painting signed Joseph Paul Martin dated 1857
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
French Second Empire. Painting in very good condition, cleaned. The canvas has been relined some time
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th Century French Hand Painted Wallpaper Frieze Second Empire Era
Located in Sofia, BG
. useful. Second Empire era, polychrome printing. France, circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Antique Second Empire French Doré Gilt Bronze Vases or Urns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique French gilt bronze vases. Decorated with an assembly of musical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Vases

Materials

Bronze

19th c Second French Empire Pair of Silver Plated Brass Candlesticks
Located in Savannah, GA
First French Empire time period, the era also known as Napoleonic France. Weighted felt lined bottoms
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Antique 1850s French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

19th Century French Hand Painted Wallpaper, Second Empire Era, E. Muller Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century roll of wallpaper, second Empire era, polychrome printing in the style of E. Muller
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Second Empire Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine French clock, in an arched verde antico marble case, is set with a bas relief panel
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Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter, having
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Canapes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze and Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire The grand turned
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Second Empire Tisch mit Messingapplikationen (vermutlich Frankreich, um 1830)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Schreibtisch / Kleintisch Entwurf: unbekannt, Frankreich zwischen 1804 - 1840 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, Frankreich zwischen 1804 - 1840 Ma...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Second Empire Caryatid Wall Ormolu Mounted Wall Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of second Empire Caryatid wall ormolu mounted wall shelves, each one with arched pediment
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Second Empire Period Pot Pourri
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Second Empire period "pot pourri", small covered container used for dried flowers, in
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Antique 19th Century French Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Second Empire Style Five-Arm Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
A large pair of Charles X bronze and marble five-light candelabra now fitted as table lamps. This striking pair combine honey-colored Siena marble and dark crisp scrolling bronze in ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Second Empire French Napoleon III Silver Plate Ornate Dessert Forks, S/11
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, terminating in an acanthus bud. The forks are backed with a classic fan shell motif. Second Empire makers
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Second Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Commode by Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Second Empire period ormolu mounted commode by Sormani French, c. 1860 Measures: Height 86cm
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Serpentine, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Second Empire Pine Marble Top Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Second Empire Pine marble top nightstand is a wonderful example of the style
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Night Stands

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to delight a regal
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Large second Empire gilt bronze and marquetry display cabinet French, late 19th Century Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

Second Empire Period Gilt Bronze and Kingwood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Second Empire period gilt bronze and kingwood display cabinet French, c. 1860 Measures: Height
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Marble Vase, France, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large lidded vase with a gadrooned wall with acanthus leaves and pine node. Marbre griotte and gilt bronze.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vases

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Unusual Empire Style Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Quirky and unusual Empire style breakfront bookcase, the wood painted with a faux bois trompe
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

19th Century Empire French Semainier Commode
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Semainier, Mahogany, France, 1825-1830 ,,The Empire style is an early-nineteenth-century
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Antique 1820s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire French Semainier Commode
19th Century Empire French Semainier Commode
H 55.52 in W 36.82 in D 17.72 in
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY GOLDEN BRONZE EMPIRE APPLIQUES
Located in Firenze, FI
corresponds to the Second French Empire between 1852 and 1870. This style takes inspiration from the art of
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Antique 1870s Italian Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Second Empire Heavy 2 Light Bronze Sconces Wall Lights Late 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of second Empire heavy 2 light solid polished bronze dore sconces, light fixture, wall lamps
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Antique 1870s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Style Salon Chairs in the M
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Salon Chairs in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Style Six French Chairs " Gondola" Model
Located in Prato, Tuscany
the French Empire, during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, was also proposed after the decline of the
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This three-piece mantel clock set contains a clock and two candelabra. The set was produced circa 1860, during the Napoleon III period, and demonstrates the eclecticism typical to de...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Pair French Empire Mahogany Bedside Cabinets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A thoroughly delightful pair of antique French Empire brass inlaid flame mahogany bedside cabinets
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Antique 1830s French Empire Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 French Empire Marquetry Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptional set of 6 French Empire Marquetry chairs. Made in France circa 1815-20
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Antique French empire fireplace screen, made of wood, faux bamboo, second Empire period, France
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Antique 1870s French Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique pair of French Empire Revival upholstered back mahogany armchair
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Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Marble & Ormolu Occasional Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Empire circular centre table with ornate ormolu decoration
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Antique 1830s French Empire Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A French Empire style marble-top mahogany bedside cabinet (nightstand - end table) with elegant
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Empire Marble & Ormolu Occasional Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
France. The Empire style was based on aspects of the Roman Empire. It is the second phase of
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Mahogany Pedestal Bust Stand Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb French Empire mahogany and ormolu mounted pedestal cabinet, Circa 1870 in date. THE
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Antique 1870s French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Sofa
Located in New Haven, CT
Second Empire period mahogany sofa with original ormolu mounts including the paw feet. Note: The
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Sofa
Empire Sofa
H 39 in W 65 in D 21 in
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock
Located in London, GB
French Empire patinated bronze and ormolu vase clock. Of unusual design set as it is on a spread
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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Make-Up Mirror, France, circa 1890
Located in Greven, DE
Antique table mirror France Bronze gilded Empire, late 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 34 x
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Mid 19th C French Empire Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
These bronze sconces are Second Empire and were created in France, circa 1850. The pair has three
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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    The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.