Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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
Bohemian Red Enamelled Crystal Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian red enamelled crystal bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A red Bohemian crystal bowl enamelled with white vine bunches, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
H: 13,5cm D...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Crystal
Green Bohemian Crystal Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green Bohemian crystal bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A green Bohemian crystal bowl with enamelled decoration of coloured flowers and gold foliage, 19th century, Napoleon ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Crystal
F. Barbedienne, 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cloisonnè Enamel Tazza Cup
Located in Firenze, IT
This French 19th Century antique lovely bronze and cloisonnè enamel tazza or cup with handles is an artwork made by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810–1892). This Napoleon III period little...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Enamel, Bronze
French porcelain centerpiece, mid-19th century Sevres.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
France, mid-19th century, Sevres, gilt bronze base, two stylized swans, carrying a leaf-shaped porcelain bowl, stylized leaf handles on the sides, painting of a cupid on the mirror, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Porcelain
19th Century Napoleon III Decorative Bowl in Crystal and Gilded Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this exquisite decorative bowl made of cut crystal with a gilded bronze base from the Napoleon III period in the 19th century. The base depicts a man in classical...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Crystal, Bronze
Bohemian Opaline Overlay and Gilt Bronze Bowl, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian Opaline Overlay and Gilt Bronze Bowl, 19th Century.
A 19th century Napoleon III period cup in Bohemian opaline overlay and gilt bronze.
H: 2...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Opal, Bronze
19th Century Fruit Bowl with a Koi Fish Base in Gilt Bronze and Marble
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this unique, rare and truly beautiful fruit bowl, crafted from thick veined red-brown marble, elegantly presented on a late 19th-century gilded bronze stand. Orig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Marble, Bronze
ClassiCon Bowl for firewood, mod. 1191
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant polished steel bowl for firewood with curved surface and cylindrical feet. Stamped on the rim ClassiCon 1191.
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Steel
Antique French large set toilet Pitcher basin ceramic Jules Viellard Bordeaux
By Jules Viellard
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Large antique French washbasin and its pitcher from the manufacture Jules Viellard Bordeaux (JVB).
The model is Rouen.
Rare to find !
Important pitcher and its basin in polychrome enamelled earthenware, model "Rouen", with decoration of lambrequins and vegetal scrolls, marks on the reverse in blue and marks in hollow «BH». Work of the end of the XIXth century.
In 1835, this factory was bought by the Irish David Johnston. He then produced pieces inspired by the very competitive fine English earthenware of Staffordshire. His company will employ up to 700 workers.
In 1844, Jules Vieillard, an employee of David Johnston, bought the factory in financial difficulty.
It was renamed Jules Vieillard & Cie in 1845.
Production is industrialized and refocused only on fine earthenware.
This quality earthenware will be awarded at the Universal Exhibitions.
- The pitcher :
high : 33 cm / 13"
length : 25cm / 9,9''
In good condition
- The basin
diameter : 41,5cm / 16,2''
high : 14cm / 5,5''
restored with the antique technique.
You can see staples that were put on the bottom of the basin. It is a 19th century repair technique that we no longer know how to repair...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Faience
Silver Plated Metal Fruit Bowl, Centerpiece, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fruit bowl, centerpiece in silver-plated metal, beautifully decorated in the 19th century, Napoleon III period, fine quality chasing and silvering.
H: 28cm, l: 55cm, p: 22cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Metal
19th Century Cut Crystal Bowl on a Gilt Bronze Pedestal with Putti Motifs
Located in NICE, FR
We present this cut crystal bowl, elegantly poised on a gilt bronze pedestal adorned with a charming, seated putto, serving as a stem and holding the bowl on top his head. The base f...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Crystal
Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sèvres Porcelain Cup and Gilt Bronze Mount, Napoleon III.
19th century Sèvres porcelain bowl and gilt bronze mounting, Napoleon III period.
h: 17cm, l: 37cm, p: 30cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Bronze
Napoleon III Bow Vide Poche, Chinese Characters, Gold Color France 19th
By Napoléon III
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Papier mâché Napoleon III bowl or vide poche.
Gilt color, Gold. With Chinese Characters.
19 th Century.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Paper
1880s Victorian Bronze Tazza Centerpiece Fruit Bowl Cherub Sea Creature Napoleon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An unpolished patinated French 19th century cast bronze Tazza bowl supported by three seated cherubs in fine details, on a tripod of sea creatures; fish and turtles. Very heavy. Proc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Bronze
Fruit Bowl, Chiseled Bronze, Copper Patina, Albert Marionnet, circa: 1912
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Important oval-shaped fruit bowl in chased bronze, with copper patina and decorated in mid-relief with a bunch of grapes, vine shoots and vine leaves with a hammered background.
I...
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20th Century Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Bronze, Copper
A pair of bronze and black marble cups, late 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of bronze and black marble cups,
signed on the terrace F. Barbedienne, late 19th century
H: 19 cm, D: 32 cm
ref 3295
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Bronze
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin.
An exceptional qualit...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Small Dish Hand Painted Enamel and Ormolu Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant small footed dish. Made of gilded bronze and enamel, hand painted. In good condition.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Bronze, Enamel
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Located in New York, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin.
An exceptional qualit...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
A gilt bronze and violet crystal square bowl, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A gilt bronze and violet crystal square bowl, very fine chasing of the bronze, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
H: 7 cm, W: 18 cm, D: 15 cm
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Crystal, Bronze
Bohemian Crystal and Silver Plated Metal Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian crystal and silver plated metal bowl, 19th century
Bohemian crystal and silver plated metal bowl, 19th century.
H: 13 cm, W: 34 cm,...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Crystal
Bronze Cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze cup by Barbedienne, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Measures: H: 21 cm, W: 33 cm, D: 20 cm, D: 12 cm.
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Bronze
Exquisite Napoleon III French Ormolu Figural Basket Centerpiece, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Napoleon III French ormolu figural basket centerpiece, Circa 1880, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley.
Depicting four mercury-gilded bronze ormolu cherubs holding a basket, the base with trophies and scrolling.
This monumental centerpiece...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Ormolu
Baccarat Opaline Cup
By Baccarat
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 Decorative Bowls
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Opaline Glass
Antique French Grand Cut Crystal Compote / Bowl with Bronze Footed Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning and large scale antique French cut crystal compote / bowl with ornate bronze trims circa 1880. Measuring 12” tall, this piece makes an e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Crystal, Bronze
Toilet Service, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian toilet service, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Measures: Small carafe - H: 16 cm, D: 6 cm
Perfume bottle - H: 13 cm, D: 5.5 cm
High box ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Crystal
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Putti and Marble Centerpiece
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze putti and marble centerpiece
The centerpiece stands on a triangular, fluted base with arched feet; on th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Marble, Bronze
Pair of Enamelled Bohemian Crystal Bottle and Cup
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Enamelled Bohemian Crystal Bottle and Cup, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Measures: Bottle - H: 12 cm, D: 8 cm
Coupe - H: 8 cm, ...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Crystal
19th Century French Porcelain Allegorical Charger
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French porcelain Allegorical charger.
Stunning 19th century French hand decorated, artist-signed allegorical porcelain charger.
This b...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Faience, Porcelain
Napoleon III Porcelain Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful French basket mounted in doré bronze which provides the framework for the six panels veneered in mother-of-pearl and set with French porcelain plaques...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Bronze
19th Century French Paris Porcelain Compote
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French Paris porcelain compote of bold form. Blue and gilt Rococo decoration. Good large scale centerpiece, circa 1860.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
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Porcelain
Engraved Crystal Cup, Gilt Bronze Mounting
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Engraved crystal cup, Gilt Bronze Mounting".
Beautiful cut and engraved crystal cup, gilt bronze mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Napoleon Iii decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III decorative bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Albert Marionnet, Baccarat, and F. Barbedienne Foundry. 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 decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $387 and tops out at $100,000 while the average work can sell for $3,162.
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