Napoleon III Desktop Set in Marble and Bronze, France, 1800s

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Marble and bronze writing desk, napoleon iii style and period, 19th century - france

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elegant french writing desk, napoleon iii style and period, in black marble and gilded bronze. On the black marble, with gray and emerald green veins, are the inkwells, one of them with a lid, and a recessed path, the space intended to support the pen. All of this sits on a chiseled bronze base with legs decorated with floral motifs. It is an ideal gift, collector's item, or writing implement, classic and elegant.

napoleon iii or second empire style and period.

the napoleon iii or second empire style gets its name because it originated in france at that time. Strictly speaking, the second empire was proclaimed in 1852 and ended in 1870, led by louis napoleon bonaparte as emperor of the french, although in an artistic sense it lasted a few years longer (until 1880) and was revisited in later periods. This style was very popular among the french bourgeoisie. The emperor himself was involved in the artistic development of the time, although he was more closely linked to architecture. However, it is empress eugénie who is credited with the evolution of the decorative arts.

although inspired by the styles of the past, starting with classical antiquity, the renaissance, and even louis xvi, much loved by eugénie, the most representative feature of the style is its sumptuousness and ostentation, always aspiring to display wealth and opulence. These are highly ornamented pieces.

it is not a style designed specifically for the second empire, but rather a revival of the different major french styles of previous centuries, a kind of compilation of french decorative trends. Special reference is made to louis xiv, louis xv, baroque, and rococo, and gradually louis xvi, with an eclectic base. In short, the decorative styles that had placed france at the forefront of interior design and furniture design in europe, both in terms of quality and originality and beauty.

dimensions: 13 x 26 x 14 cm. See less