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This charming little tripod pedestal with its round marble top is typical of the Napoleon III style.
Its watertight, practical surface meant that heavy objects could be placed on it without risk of damage. It was used as a pedestal table for flower pots, green plants or decorative vases. This type of pedestal table was very fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Style
Napoléon III
Period
Late 19th century
More Information
Style: Napoleon III
Nephew of Napoleon I, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was elected President of the Second Republic in 1848 before becoming Emperor Napoleon III in 1852 following a coup d'etat.
Napoleon III style is one of the most interesting even if nothing is really novel with elements borrowed from preceding styles. Based on the taste of the period, Japanese, Chinese and Oriental art brings a richness, abundance and eclecticism specific to this period.
Dimensions
Diameter: 38 cm
Height: 65 cm
