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Napoleon III Andirons

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.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons period made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.  

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons
19th Century French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons

19th Century French Napoleon III Firedogs or Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French firedogs made of wrought iron and brass. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volumetric) weight. You can contact us to find out the...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900
Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900

Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of andirons of the made circa 1900 Wrought iron firedogs France Good condition Shipping: 52 / 28 / 44 cm 4 kg.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron, Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III firedogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon II period andirons made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron, Steel

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons. The andirons are made or wrought iron and have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.  

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Fine Original Patina Large Brass French Napolean III Andirons
Fine Original Patina Large Brass French Napolean III Andirons

Fine Original Patina Large Brass French Napolean III Andirons

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Solid brass original Napoleon III andirons in excellent condition exuding character. Stately and well proportioned with exquisite brass work and "feathered egg" finials. Will shimmer...

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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass

Pair of Figural French Andirons for Fireplace.
Pair of Figural French Andirons for Fireplace.

Pair of Figural French Andirons for Fireplace.

Located in Houston, TX

Assorted pairs of figural iron fireplace andirons from France, circa 1800s. Price is for one pair of your choice. Measurement listed is for the pair in image 1. Pair in image 2 measu...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Antique Napoleon III Andirons / Firedogs
Antique Napoleon III Andirons / Firedogs

Antique Napoleon III Andirons / Firedogs

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

French Napoleon III andirons made of brass and cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass

Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs
Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs

Pair of Antique Napoleon III Cast Iron Andirons / Firedogs

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

Pair of antique Napoleon III cast iron Andirons / Firedogs. The pair is in good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Firedogs or Andirons
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Firedogs or Andirons

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Firedogs or Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III Period andirons made of wrought iron and brass. The andirons are in a good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons/Chenets 19th/20th Century
Pair of Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons/Chenets 19th/20th Century

Pair of Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons/Chenets 19th/20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Napoleon III Style Centaur Andirons 19th / 20th century, Patinated pair of Napoleon III style andirons Mythological centaurs holding a spheres, on ped...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Large Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Large Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Large Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Rare French 'Buddha' Andirons, Fire dogs, 19th Century
Rare French 'Buddha' Andirons, Fire dogs, 19th Century

Rare French 'Buddha' Andirons, Fire dogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III Period andirons made of cast iron. They are in a good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

20th century French Napoleon III Style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

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20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs, Early 20th Century
French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs, Early 20th Century

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs, Early 20th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 20th century French Napoleon III Style fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireplace andirons or fire dogs, made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Hand Forged French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of hand forged wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons
French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons

French Wrought Iron Cup Dogs or Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French wrought iron andirons with spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. The style is Napoleon III. 20th century.

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20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'Man' Andirons or Firedogs
French Napoleon III Style 'Man' Andirons or Firedogs

French Napoleon III Style 'Man' Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of cast iron. The condition is good.

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20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Antique French 'Bacchante' Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century
Antique French 'Bacchante' Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century

Antique French 'Bacchante' Firedogs or Andirons, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III Bacchante firedogs made of cast iron. Bacchante is the priestess of Bacchus, god of wine and vivid social gatherings. The andirons have a natural bro...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.  

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Fire dogs
19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Fire dogs

19th Century French Napoleon III Andirons, Fire dogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III andirons made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III
Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III

Antique French Cast Iron Chenets or Andirons, Napoleon III

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of antique chenets or firedogs cast with a head and shoulders bust of a military Generals, with a straight, pyramidal billet bar. With their rel...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th Century

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

Antique French Napoleon III Firedogs / Andirons, 19th century. The pair is in really nice condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Pair of Napoléon III Wrought Iron Andirons Bust Woman Braids France, circa 1890
Pair of Napoléon III Wrought Iron Andirons Bust Woman Braids France, circa 1890

Pair of Napoléon III Wrought Iron Andirons Bust Woman Braids France, circa 1890

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of andirons of the period Napoleon III Wrought iron This kind of little pairs of andiron were made for small fireplaces: in bourgeois homes, every room had its own fireplace, as...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Napoléon III Brass & Wrought Iron Cherubs Andirons, France, c 1890
Pair of Napoléon III Brass & Wrought Iron Cherubs Andirons, France, c 1890

Pair of Napoléon III Brass & Wrought Iron Cherubs Andirons, France, c 1890

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of andirons of the period Napoleon III Wrought iron and brass. These andirons, created at the end of the 19th century, reflect the aesthetic style of the Louis XIV era, when the...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Period Andirons or Firedogs
Napoleon III Period Andirons or Firedogs

Napoleon III Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace andirons made of wrought iron. The condition of the item is good and it is fit for use in the fireplace.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

20th Century French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

20th century French Napoleon III Style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.

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20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period French Andirons
Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period French Andirons

Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period French Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III period andirons. The andirons are made of cast iron and are in a good condition. .

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and fit for use in the fireplace. This product has to be shipped as f...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Large French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
Large French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

Large French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and have a black / pewter patina. The condition is good.    

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs
French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

French Napoleon III Style Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th-20th century French Napoleon III style andirons. The andirons are made or wrought iron and have a natural brown patina.

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20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

19th Century, French Firedogs or Andirons
19th Century, French Firedogs or Andirons

19th Century, French Firedogs or Andirons

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century, French fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. Napoleon III period. The condition is good.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Large 19th-20th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Large 19th-20th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

Large 19th-20th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Very large and heavy 19th-20th century French cast iron fire dogs. The condition is good. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volumetric) weight. You c...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs
19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs

19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III period fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main co...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Wrought Iron

Pair French Andirons / Fire Dogs in Bronze - Napoleon III, 19th Century
Pair French Andirons / Fire Dogs in Bronze - Napoleon III, 19th Century

Pair French Andirons / Fire Dogs in Bronze - Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Pair French Fire Dogs in Bronze - Ninetenth Century, Empire Napoleon III A handsome pair of French bronze fire dogs dating from the 19th century, Empire / Napoleon III period. Be...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Cast Stone, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Brass Andirons
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Andirons

Pair of 19th Century French Brass Andirons

Located in Westport, CT

Beautiful pair of French Napoleon III patinated solid brass andirons or fire dogs with with wrought iron frames to keep your logs elevated. Note lovely large spiral balls and carved...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass

Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III
Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III

Pair of Empire Sphinx Chimneys, Brass Andirons, Paris 19th Century Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

Fire-gilt bronze chimneys "aux sphinges". Pedestal standing on a round base with open worked mascaron, tendrils, flowers and bows, on which lies the winged sphinx. Finely chiseled an...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Brass

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century
French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

French Napoleon III Andirons or Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons or firedogs, 19th century They are in good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons
True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons

True Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu & Bronze Andirons

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and monumental true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Renaissance st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, stamped by F. Barbedienne. Each andiron has an ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons / Firedogs, 19th Century
French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons / Firedogs, 19th Century

French Napoleon III 'Woman' Andirons / Firedogs, 19th Century

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

French Napoleon III 'Woman' andirons / firedogs, 19th century. This pair is in really nice condition.

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Andirons

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Iron

Napoleon Iii andirons for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III andirons for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage andirons created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III andirons made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for andirons differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $111 and tops out at $18,594 while the average work can sell for $377.