Napoleon III Writing Desk in Serpentine Marble and Bronze, France, 19th Century

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Napoleon iii writing desk in serpentine marble and bronze, 19th century - france

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elegant napoleon iii style writing desk in serpentine marble, bronze legs and details and rock crystal ink holder. The base is made up of a single piece of marble that stands on low bronze legs and to which two inkwells are attached. The set is completed with a blotter in the same marble. This type of marble is recognized for its green color, which is reminiscent of snake skin. The perfect complement for an important office or a large collection of antique pieces with character.

style and era napoleon iii or second empire

the napoleon iii or second empire style gets its name because it was born 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 the artistic sense it extended a few more years (until 1880), and was used again in later times. . This style was very popular among the french bourgeoisie. The emperor himself was involved in the artistic development of the moment, although more closely linked to architecture. However, it is to empress eugenie that the evolution of the decorative arts is owed.

although it is inspired by the styles of the past, starting with classical antiquity, the renaissance, even louis xvi, much loved by eugenie, the most representative characteristic of the style is sumptuousness and ostentation, always aspiring to show wealth and opulence. They are pieces with great ornamentation.

it is not a style designed specifically for the second empire, but a recovery of the different great 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 little by little to louis xvi, with an eclecticist base. In short, the decorative styles that had positioned france at the forefront of interior design and furniture design in europe, both for quality, originality and beauty.

materials: marble, bronze and rock crystal
style: napoleon iii
period: second half of the 19th century
country of origin: france
good condition according to its age and use
overall dimensions: 15 x 49 x 26 cm. See less