Interior of a Napoleon III bridal globe (circa 1860-1880)

Exquisite interior of a Napoleon III bridal globe , an emblematic piece of 19th-century romanticism. This delicate object, entirely crafted from carmine red velvet , gilded brass , antique flowers, and symbolic elements, was originally protected under a glass dome and displayed in the newlyweds' bedroom.

💎 Features

• Period: Napoleon III (circa 1860–1880)

• Height: 35 cm

• Width: 36 cm

• Materials: Repoussé gilt brass, period velvet, antique flowers

• Special feature: Glass globe missing (interior only)

• Decor:

  • A golden bird (symbol of fidelity and protection of the home)

  • Foliage in finely chiseled brass

  • Antique flowers in beads and wax

  • Small rectangular mirrors edged with brass

  • An elegant and very complete floral arrangement

Why we love it

• For its period poetry , a witness to the wedding traditions of the 19th century.

• For the richness of the decor , particularly abundant and harmonious.

• For its symbolism: love, fertility, protection, marital happiness.

• Because it immediately brings a romantic, bohemian, and historical atmosphere to a room.

• Perfect for decoration , in a cabinet of curiosities, or for restoring a complete globe.

In the 19th century, the bridal globe was a staple in French homes. After their wedding, young women would place their crown, pins, a medallion, or other symbols of the couple inside.
The brass decoration depicted wishes for a life together :

• The bird = faithful love

• Mirrors = happiness and introspection

• Flowers = purity, future, fertility

Each piece was unique, handmade, and passed down from generation to generation.

This interior, perfectly representative of the Napoleon III era, testifies to the finesse and decorative sensitivity of the Second Empire.