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Napoleon III Porcelain

NAPOLEON III STYLE

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

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Style: Napoleon III
Haviland Limoges 6 French White Porcelain Flat Plates and Gold Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We ...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Sèvres Blue Porcelain Cassolettes, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Sèvres blue porcelain cassolettes, Napoleon III period, 19th century. A pair of Sèvres blue porcelain cassolettes with Louis XVI style ormolu mounts, late 19th century. H: 5...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Bronze

A pair of Gilt Bronze and Royal Blue Porcelain Ewers, 19th Century, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of gilt bronze and royal blue porcelain ewers, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of gilt bronze and royal blue porcelain ewers, gold enamelled with a hand-painted gal...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Bronze

Pair of Decorative Plates in Limoges Porcelain, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of decorative plates in Limoges porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of Limoges porcelain decorative plates with ducks in flight, signed, 19th century, Napoleon...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelaine de Paris Plate Imperial Austrian Eagle 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Behold the regal allure of history with this magnificent Porcelaine de Paris plate adorned with the Imperial Austrian Eagle motif, hailing from the 19th century Napoleon III era. Cra...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Decorative Porcelain Dish, Hand-Painted, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative porcelain dish, Hand-painted, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Large decorative porcelain dish, hand-painted decoration of a duck in flight, 19th century, Napoleo...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory. Hand-painted decorative platter from the Limoges porcelain factory, France, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 6cm, w: 5...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Decorative Dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative dish from the Limoges Porcelain Factory. Hand-painted decorative platter from the Limoges porcelain factory, France, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 6cm, w: 5...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Decorative Dishes, Manufacture of Porcelain of Limoges.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of decorative dishes with partridges and pheasants, Manufacture of Porcelain of Limoges. Pair of hand-painted decorative dishes with partridges and pheasants from the Limoges p...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Pair of Valentine Porcelain Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of baluster-shaped?porcelain?vases produced by Valentine Manufactory (1832-1878) in Saint-Gaudens, France. They are decorated on one side with multicolored rural motives in meda...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique 1850's Limoges Coffee Pot & Lidded Sugar Bowl Gold Squash Blossom
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredibly scarce and wonderful John Vogt & Cie (pre- Tressemanes & Vogt) Limoges France tall coffee pot and matching large, lidded sugar bowl. The coffee pot is 10" tall with squash...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Gold

Jean Nast Napoleon III Porcelain Vase, 19th Century
By Nast
Located in Lisbon, PT
This magnificent Napoleon III porcelain vase showcases a stunning royal cobalt blue hue, adorned with a timeless yellow dress costume with...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Empire Vases "Views of Versailles" Napoleon III 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of empire vases "Views of Versailles" French, in porcelain from the 19th century. 19th century polychrome and gilded decoration, with the central reserve at the center with t...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century French Old Paris - Vieux Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Coffee Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Old Paris - Vieux Paris Porcelain Neoclassical Coffee Pot What is known as Vieux Paris porcelain has been created by over 30 different artisan factories in Paris ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Gilded and Hand-Painted Porcelain Flasks, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilded and hand-painted porcelain flasks, Napoleon III period. Pair of 19th century porcelain flasks with their stoppers, hand-painted and gilded decoration, Napoleon III pe...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Style Pair Of Limoges Porcelain Cups With Plate Hand Painted
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valuable and particular pair of fine white porcelain collection cups...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Large KPM Porcelain Covered Pots, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large KPM Porcelain covered pots, 19th Century. Large 19th century covered pots in Berlin porcelain, KPM, Napoleon III period. Dimensions: h: 28.5c...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Haviland & Co Limoges French Tureen in White Porcelain and Gold Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We would like to inform you that the object, described below, was part of a complete service that we have divided and we offer the loose sale of the individual pieces. Elegant white Limoges porcelain...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Haviland & Co. Limoges French Porcelain Salad Bowl with Tray
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We would like to inform you that the object, described below, was part of a complete service that we have divided and we offer the loose sale of the individual pieces. Elegant Limoges white porcelain salad bowl...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Teapot in Paris Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Teapot in Paris porcelain, 19th century". Large Teapot, richly decorated with gilding and bouquets of flowers, Paris porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H: 2...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Sevres Porcelain Plates of Napoleon III and Eugenie
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Sevres Porcelain Plates of Napoleon III and Eugenie" Pair of plates representing Napoleon III and Eugenie in Sèvres Porcelain, 19th ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Haviland & Co. Limoges French Gravy Boat in White Porcelain and Gold Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We would like to inform you that the object, described below, was part of a complete service that we have divided and we offer the loose sale of the individual pieces. Elegant gravy boat with a lid and plate made of white Limoges...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Covered Bowl, Rich Enameled Decoration, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Covered bowl, rich enameled decoration, 19th century" Enameled porcelain drageoir, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Small shock inside the cup. h: 20cm, d: 23cm.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair Miniature Flower Vases, White Porcelain, Bronze, Napoleon III, 1890, France
Located in Wien, AT
Outstanding pair of porcelain vases, so-called miniature vases, made around 1880-1900, late napoleon III, country of origin: France. These nice objects are out of white porcelain wit...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Stoppered Bottles or Flacons
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A striking pair of 19th century green porcelain 'Flacons', or stoppered bottles, delightfully hand-painted in green with gold detailing. The front faces feature medallions enclosing ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th C. Pair of French Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jars
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful pair of antique 19th-century French porcelain lidded apothecary or pharmacy jars, with elegant hand-painted decoration and lettering, and maker's mark on the base. A depiction of the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates is emblazoned on the front of each, together with images of the iconic serpent that is so often associated with apothecaries, in homage to Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Haviland Limoges II° Pair of French Trays White Porcelain and Gold Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We would like to inform you that the objects, described below, were part of a complete service that we divided and we offer the loose sale of the individual pieces. Pair of elegant white Limoges...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Beautiful Limoges Porcelain Mug by Jean Pouyat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Beautiful Limoges Porcelain mug by Jean Pouyat" Beautiful Limoges porcelain cup, by Jean Pouyat, Napoleon III period, XIXth Century Measures: D: 1...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Haviland & Co Limoges Pair of French Trays White Porcelain and Gold Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. We wou...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Samovar
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual jewelled porcelain samovar, Sèvres porcelain from the 18 century but decorated in the first quarter of the 19th century, probably in the workshop of Emil...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

French Napoléon III Porcelain de Paris Plates with Floral Décor, Sold Separately
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Napoléon III period Porcelaine de Paris plates from the late 19th century, with floral décor. The plates are sold individually $145 each, the large...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Style Pair of Shaped Vases Hand Decorated
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Part...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Tete a Tete Tea Set Circa 1875
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant 19th century porcelain in white gold and crimson raspberry. The teapot with lid, sugar bowl with lid, creamer, two tea cups with tray. The tray measures 17 wide, 12.75 deep a...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Style Porcelain De Paris Coffee/Tea Service For 12 People-28 Pieces
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valuable and particular served in fine French porcelain in Napoleon III style; it is composed of 12 cups with a plate, a milk jug, a sugar bowl without a lid in the shape of a small cup so that it can contain sugar cubes or cookies, and two round trays with handles...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rare Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain and Ormolu Napoleon III Oil Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautiful French and Asian collaboration of a 19thC pair of Napoleon III Famille Rose porcelain, (from Canton China), and gilt bronze and brass oil lamps that miraculously include ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Ormolu

Pair of Paris Porcelain Botanical Dishes Painted by Feuillet, Circa 1850
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Paris porcelain botanical dishes each show a single exquisite plant with purple-pink flowers. The dishes were made by Feuillet and retail...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Lovely and romantic French wedding vases...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris Teapot with Pure Gold Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Beaut...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Baccarat Opaline Cup
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baccarat Opaline cup, 19th century, Napoleon III period, very beautiful flower decorations. Measures: H: 25 cm, D: 25 cm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Opaline Glass

Pair of 19th Century Severe Style Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of severe style bleu celeste baluster vases and domed covers with winged handles, supported on square foot bases. Very finely painted with fruit and flowers with gilt cartouches.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Società Ceramica Italiana Di Laveno G. Andloviz Six Tea Cups and Saucer Service
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elegant and delicate tea set in Italian porcelain, composed by 6 shaped cups with shaped saucer; they all have a central miniature, surrounded by pure gold decorations, representing female figures dressed in ancient Roman clothes in a rural landscape; the border is of a nice color between scarlet and crimson, typical of amaranth flowers, ornamental plant; the handle is very elaborate and decorated in gold; on the saucer there are elegantly embossed decorations and others in pure gold. The mark on the bottom (see photo) tells us that they were produced between 1935 and 1940 by Società Ceramica Italiana...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Lidded Candy Dish Trinket or Jewelry Box French
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hand painted Limoges porcelain candy dish, trinket, or jewelry box. This gorgeous French jewelry box is adorned with traditional decor...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris Teapot and Sugar Bowl with Pure Gold Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Teapo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris Chocolate Teapot with Pure Gold Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Choco...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Pair of French Hand Painted Vases
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Beau...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Talking Plates, French Military Signed by Creil Montereau 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing complete set of 12 talking plates showing each one a different and incredible situations in the French military life by the 19th century. Bea...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Ceramic

Porcelain de Paris Napoleon III French Pair of Oil Lamps 'Without Lampshade'
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Originally these lamps were oil lamps, over time the mechanism with the wick has been modified to electrify them and give them another aesthetic purpose; the finishes are in gilded bronze that time has slightly aged, but made more interesting; the body is in fine French porcelain...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Bronze

Royal Pair of Sèvres Porcelain '1867 Paris Exhibition' Vases and Covers
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’ 1860, one ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Ormolu

French Bisque Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Essex, MA
Featuring two nude woman with a figure of Pan.
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style
Located in Paris, FR
Oval blue porcelain cup with polychromatic decoration composed of a large cartouche with gilt-decorated borders depicting a man and a young woman in a landscape, sitting on the grass...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Porcelain Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Large pair of vases with green background called «green garden» in porcelain resting on a base with gold flutings. The shape of the vase is architectured with handles decorated with stylized leafy garlands, ribbons and cords in white porcelain. The body of each vase contains a cartel with a pastoral scene, one of which represents a couple of young shepherds according to Jean-François Boucher...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Continental Blue Ground and Gilt Porcelain Grand Tour Inkstand
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). With four views of Florence panels including a pair of...
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1890s Italian Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Monumental Royal Vienna Iridescent Porcelain Portrait Vase and Cover, Wagner
Located in New York, NY
A monumental Royal Vienna Iridescent porcelain portrait vase and cover, Wagner, circa 1880. This Royal Vienna Urn features an exceptional iridescent ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of Six Paris Porcelain Fruit Plates with Hand-Painted Scenes of Animals
Located in Pembroke, MA
Set of six Paris porcelain scalloped plates with hand-painted scenes of birds and animals set in fanciful or pastoral environments, some with castles....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of French Porcelain Napoleon III Pink ad White Cashepots on Stands
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of French porcelain Napoleon III cashpots on stands. The pink and white jardinieres / planters have a black and gold trim on the base and ring of the pots and are ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Sevres Style Casket
Located in London, GB
19th century French Sevres style ormolu and porcelain casket having light blue ground, painted with panels of romantic scenes.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Ormolu

Pair of Napoleon III Porcelain Vases
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of hexagonal porcelain vases decorated with multicolored flowers. The midnight blue background is highlighted with gilded floral motifs and foliage. Napoleon III period. circ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Napoleon III Amphora Shaped Porcelain Sèvre Vase with Bronze Parts
Located in Weiningen, CH
Napoleon III Amphora shaped porcelain in the style of Sèvre vase with bronze parts.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Porcelain

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Napoleon Iii porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III porcelain for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Haviland & Co., Porcelaine de Paris, and Royal Vienna Porcelain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $126,500 while the average work can sell for $1,609.

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