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Second Empire

A heavily ornate style of furniture, architecture, and decoration that was developed in France in the middle of the 19th century.

[After Second Empire, the reign of Napoleon III, the next empire after that of Napoleon I.]

Second Empire

1. (Historical Terms)

a. the imperial government of France under Napoleon III

b. the period during which this government functioned (1852-70)

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) the style of furniture and decoration of the Second Empire, reviving the Empire style, but with fussier ornamentation

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Second Empire - the imperial government of Napoleon III in France from 1852-1870

empire - a monarchy with an emperor as head of state

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