19th Century Napoleon III Cave / Liqueur
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th Century Napoleon III engraved glass and gilt bronze metal cave a liqueur.
Antique 1820s French Barware
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Cave / Liqueur
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th Century Napoleon III engraved glass and gilt bronze metal cave a liqueur.
Bronze
French Late 19th Century Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Napoleon III period Cave À Liqueur cabinet with burl wood case, inlaid brass and mother of pearl details.
Brass
$5,700
H 10 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century.
Metal, Brass
$5,800
H 10 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century.
Metal, Brass
$2,338
H 10.24 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Napoleon III Crystal Liqueur Cabinet ‘Cave À Liqueur’
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Made in France, in the late Napoleon III period, 1860-1870 Dimensions case (closed): 26 (H) x 30 x 30 cm Dimensions carafe: 19 (H) x 7.5 x 7.5 cm Dimensions glass: 9 (H) x Ø 3.7...
Crystal, Brass, Zinc
$2,820
H 10.44 in W 13 in D 9.65 in
Original French Cave A Liqueur, Napoleon III Travel Bar, France Ca 1870/1880
Located in Vienna, AT
French 'Cave À Liqueur' Napoléon III Travel Bar, Ca 1870/1880: Wooden box, painted black on the outside with brass and wood inlays, stained mahogany on the inside, lid and side panel...
Brass, Bronze
$1,995
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 7.875 in
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
A charming period Napoleon III Second Empire (1852-1870) brass accented ebonized wood and crystal French cave à liqueur.
Crystal, Brass
$2,174
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cabinet "Cave à Liqueur" with Crystal Interior
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful Napoleon III period "Cave à liqueur" liquor cabinet with inlaid brass en fruitwood veneer.
Brass, Bronze
$3,600
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Burl Walnut Inlaid Complete "Cave a Liqueur"
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this complete antique Cave à Liqueur, a refined example of Napoleon III period craftsmanship.
Brass
$5,200
H 11 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Complete "Cave à Liqueur"
Located in Dallas, TX
Each glass and bottle is beautifully embellished with hand painted engraved etching floral decor. The Napoleon III liquor cave is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use...
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French liqueur cave box with inlaid brass and and tortoise shell marquetry decor, a lift top door and swing side doors, polished surface, bronze legs. Inside there is a wood...
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare Napoleon III-period cave à liqueur is masterfully modeled to represent the Cirque d'Hiver, or Winter Circus.
Crystal
$6,124
H 11 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Drinks Box with Decanters and Glasses
Located in London, GB
A Napoleon III Inlaid Cave à Liqueur A decorative and convivial object of the 19th century, the casket finely veneered with walnut, bois noirci, the bevelled glass sides and top wit...
Brass
19th Century French Colonial Glass Cave à Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fabulous French 19th century colonial, ormolu and bevelled glass cave à liqueur. The decorative case has bevelled glass panels on all sides and top, raised on 4 legs with sculpture...
Metal
$2,298,000
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
A cave à liqueur is an ornate box that opens to reveal decanters of liquor and aperitif glasses; they were very popular during the reign of Napoleon III when our cave was crafted (ci...
Metal, Brass
$1,469
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 11.42 in
19th Century French Cave à Liqueur - Marquetry Wood - Crystal Decanters and Glas
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined 19th century French cave à liqueur, beautifully decorated with intricate marquetry in various woods. The hinged lid is inlaid with the word Liqueurs in elegant script, surr...
Crystal
$4,763
H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu & Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date.
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Marquetry Tantalus Cordial Decanter Set
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 19th century French Napoleon III tantalus, or cave à liqueur, in the style of Charles-Guillaume Diehl.
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Cave a Liqueur
Located in Round Top, TX
Gorgeous 19th century French Napoleon III cave à liqueur with Marquetry Boule. Includes four carafes and 16 glasses, all Baccarat crystal.
Crystal
Unavailable
H 13.19 in W 10.63 in D 10.24 in
Elegant 19th Century , Napoleon III, Complete Crystal Liquor Cave.
Located in CANNES, FR
Elegant 19th Century Napoleon III, complete crystal liquor cave. The set consists of 4 crystal decanters and 13 crystal glasses in a removable rosewood and brass insert.
Crystal
Cave à Liqueur in the Napoleon III Style
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Cave à Liqueur in the Napoleon III Style. A table cellarette in a modern maroon leather case with a tan felt lining, two latched front doors, and housing a portable Napoleon III-styl...
Crystal
19th Century Napoleon III Cave à Liqueurs, France
Located in Paris, FR
19th century Napoleon III Cave à liqueurs Case in blackened wood decorated with brass filets and a medallion and rosewood inside.
Crystal, Brass
Napoleon III Cave à Liqueur
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Napoleon III liqueur caddy, c. 1848-1860. Spelter donkey with bronze reins and saddle is carrying two hand painted crystal barrels and twelve glasses.
Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set
By Baccarat, Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Cave À Liqueur with assortment of fine quality hand blown cut crystal Baccarat and Moser glassware, consisting of four...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
Napoleon III Period Cave a Liqueurs Drink Caddy Bronze Camel with Glass Barrel
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Napoleon III cave a liqueurs or liqueur caddy was created in France, circa 1860 to elegantly serve liqueur at the dinner table.
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Period Liqueur Caddy, Eight Glasses and Barrel
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century Napoleon III cave a liqueur or liqueur caddy features a robust, bronze bull standing proudly on a brass base.
Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Camel Cave à Liqueur Caddy
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This rare Napoleon III gilt bronze cave à liqueurs or liquor caddy will make a stunning serving piece or can be enjoyed as a purely decorative object.
Crystal, Bronze
Napoleon III-Style Cave à Liqueur Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming Napoleon III-style cave à liqueur is crafted of stunning crystal and doré bronze.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Napoleon III Marquetry Cave à Liqueurs or Tantalus
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This century 1860 Napoleon III marquetry cave à liqueurs or liqueur box has exotic wood, gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl inlay.
Crystal, Bronze
Napoleon III Boulle Cave à Liqueurs
Located in Montreal, QC
Tortoiseshell and bronze marquetry serpentine front on ebonized wood cellaret, opens top and sides to reveal a gilt bronze rack holding four decanters and ten(of original 16) footed...
Bronze
Sold
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Boule Marquetry Cave à Liqueur, France
By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning boule marquetry with brass and tortoise shell with gorgeous baccarat crystal set of four bottles and 16 glasses. Very elegant Napoleon III work, 19th century, France, in an ...
Crystal, Brass
Napoleon III Doré Bronze Cave à Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
Doré bronze accents lend a touch of luxury to this stunning Napoleon III crystal cave à liqueur. The lush design embodies the abundance of the Napoleon III style, bringing together e...
Crystal, Bronze
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H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
Antique Cave à Liqueur Boulle Marquetry Bar Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III period walnut and boulle marquetry cave à liqueur, circa 1860 in date.
Ormolu
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Liquor Cabinet Cave a Liqueur Boulle Marquetry, Napoleon III France, 1865
By André-Charles Boulle, Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III circa 1865. In excellent condition, totally restored by r specialists.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 10.44 in W 13 in D 9.65 in
Original French Cave A Liqueur, Napoleon III Travel Bar, Ca 1870/1880
Located in Vienna, AT
French 'Cave À Liqueur' Napoléon III Travel Bar, Ca 1870/1880: Wooden box, painted black on the outside with brass and wood inlays, stained mahogany on the inside, lid and side panel...
Brass, Bronze
French 'Cave À Liqueur' Napoléon III Travel Bar, Ca 1870/1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden case, painted black, with brass inlays and coloured enamel painting, hinged lid and side panels, removable interior fittings with gold bronze handle, two-tier wooden rails on ...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cave À Liqueur Tantalus
By Baccarat
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful example, the stunning antique Napoleon III bar cabinet, circa 1860, is incredibly detailed, elegant, sophisticated and will be the highlight of any area it is placed in.
Crystal, Bronze
Napoleon III Marquetry Cave à Liqueurs or Tantalus with Gilt Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Napoleon III marquetry cave à liqueurs or liqueur box has exotic wood, gilt bronze, and mother of pearl inlay, c. 1860.
Crystal, Bronze, Gold
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Cave a Liqueur Liquor Cabinet Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France, 1865
By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Liquor cabinet, cave à liqueur in Boulle style Marquetry in brass, and a Baccarat crystal set presenting 4 carafe bottles and 16 glasses. comprenant 4 carafes et 16 verres. Napoleon ...
Crystal, Brass
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H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Inlaid Cave À Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Mid-19th Century Napoleon III period twenty piece French liquor cellar with Baccarat crystal attributed partial gilt glass barware, Paris, France, mid 19th century.
Walnut
Sold
H 7.49 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in
Cigar Box Cave Napoleon III in Boulle Brass Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant Napoleon III style cigar box cave, in boulle brass marquetry and brass and mahogany cartridge.
Brass, Bronze
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Liquor Cabinet Cave a Liqueur Boulle Marquetry, Napoleon III, France, 1865
By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Liquor Cabinet Cave a liqueur in Boulle marquetry style in blackened pear wood and Brass and mither of pearl inlay, presenting 4 carafe bottles and 16 glasses. Napoleon 3, France, c...
Crystal, Brass
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H 15.75 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
Big Liquor Cabinet Cave a Liqueur Napoleon III Baccarat, 19th Century
By Alphonse Tahan 1, Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning big size liquor cabinet cave à liqueur in blackened wood richly and beautifully decorated in gilt bronze. It opens to a mahogany interior with gilt bronze handlers and a gor...
Crystal, Bronze
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H 3.94 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry and Baccarat Crystal Cave a Liqueur, 19th Century
By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful cave à liqueur cabinet in Boulle Marquetry style in brass with a beautiful full set of Baccarat crystal including Four crystal carafe bottles model constellation and 16 c...
Crystal, Brass
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H 10 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period black lacquer cave a liqueur (liqueur caddy) or tantalus features bronze and tortoiseshell inlaid cartouches on the lid and doors.
Crystal, Bronze
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H 10.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.75 in
A Fine 19th Century, French, Napoleon III Complete Cave à Liqueur/Tantalus
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine 19th century, French, Napoleon III complete cave à liqueur / tantalus / liqueur / decanter set in cabinet.
Brass
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Napoleon III Marquetry and Baccarat Liquor Cellar Cave a Liqueur, France 1864
Located in Paris, FR
And an incredible All Baccarat crystal inside, Harcourt model , with 4 carafes and 16 glasses. Napoleon III, France, circa 1864. Napoleon III circa 1865
Crystal, Bronze, Copper, Pewter
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Cave à Liqueur in Boulle Marquetry and Baccarat Crystal, Napoleon III, France
By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
The Inside part has a beautiful Baccarat crystal set, Harcourt model, composed by 4 carafes and 16 glasses. Napoleon III, circa 1860. Excellent condition, totally restored.
Crystal, Brass
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H 10.5 in W 13.75 in D 9.25 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Complete Cave a Liqueur
Located in Dallas, TX
The Classic Napoleon III bar essential is in excellent condition, complete, and adorns a rich patinated French polished finish throughout.
Brass
Sold
H 11 in W 13.25 in D 9.25 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Complete Cave a Liqueur
Located in Dallas, TX
Each glass and decanter is decorated with floral and foliage etched motifs. The Classic Napoleon III bar essential is in excellent condition, complete, and adorns a rich patinated Fr...
Brass
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H 10 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Cave a Liqueur with Inlay Marquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique fruitwood liquor box from France. Created circa 1870, the rectangular Tantalus sits on small round feet; it features a serpentine front a...
Bronze
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H 10.75 in W 14 in L 10.75 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Burl Complete Cave a Liqueur
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique and complete fruitwood liquor box from France. Created circa 1870 and bowed on both sides, the rectangular Tantalus sits on round carved ...
Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Cave a Liqueur in Brass Mother of Pearl Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France
By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
The Baccarat crystal, in Harcourt model set has 4 carafe bottles and 16 glasses. Napoleon III France, circa 1865. Entirely restored by our specialists.
Crystal, Brass
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H 11 in W 13 in D 11 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Complete Cave à Liqueur
Located in Dallas, TX
Each glass and bottle is beautifully embellished with hand painted engraved etching floral decor. The Napoleon III liquor cave is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use...
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 11 in W 15 in D 11.5 in
Important 19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut & Burl Cave a Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique and complete fruit wood liquor box from France, circa 1870. Bowed on the sides, the rectangular Tantalus sits on round carved feet and fe...
Brass
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H 11 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Brass and Glass Complete "Cave a Liqueur"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bar area with this elegant and colorful antique liquor cave. Created in France circa 1880, the bar essential sits on small scrolled feet over a serpentine and bombe base d...
Brass
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H 10.5 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Complete Cave a Liqueur with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique liquor box from France, circa 1870. The container features 16 crystal glasses and four carafes. Each glass and bottle has unique, engrave...
Crystal
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H 11.75 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Antique French Napoleon III Period Burlwood Box Cave a Liqueur Decanter Set
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) burled amboyna French cave à liqueur & decanter service set.
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Napoléon III-period cave à liqueur is a stunning creation by the legendary Cristalleries de Baccarat.
Crystal
Baccarat Crystal Cave à Liqueur
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
The splendor of Baccarat crystal is on full display in this stunning Napoléon III-period cavé à liqueur. Its circular form is etched with a delicate grapevine motif, while exquisite ...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1850 in date.
Ormolu
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H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date.
Ormolu
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Rare Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry and Baccarat Crystal
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Napoleon III liquor cave, cave a liqueur in Boulle marquetry with 3 different rich materials in blackened pearwood, brass marquetry.
Crystal, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Boulle Baccarat Crystal Cave A Liqueur Set
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine quality Napoleon III Second Empire period (c.1852-1870) cave à liqueur.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Bronze and Glass Complete Cave à Liqueurs
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique bronze and bevelled glass "cave à liqueurs" from France, circa 1850; with all four carafes and 16 glasses (one glass is chipped). Has the original key and this liquor box can...
Bronze
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H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
19th Century Complete Brass and Crystal Cave a Liqueur in Boulle Style, France
Located in Paris, FR
Lock signed by "Marechal 24 rue de Gravilliers Paris" Epoque Napoleon III circa 1870 Entirely restored by our special professionals.
Crystal, Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in L 0.4 in
Rare Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning brass and tortoiseshell liquor Cellar Boulle marquetry and patterns scrolls, foliage and tracery, inlaid on all sides. Complete gorgeous gilt crystal glassware set by Bacca...
Crystal, Brass
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in L 0.4 in
Unique Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful tortoiseshell and brass liquor cellar cabinet in boulle marquetry patterns scrolls, foliage and tracery, inlaid on all sides. Unique and gorgeous complete gilt glassware cr...
Crystal, Brass
Baccarat Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Cave Liqueur
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning Napoléon III-period cavé liqueur crafted of glorious Baccarat cut glass and doré bronze.
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Tantalus in Inlaid Rosewood Box, circa 1840-50
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an exquisite French Napoleon III-period “Cave à Liqueur”, or tantalus, in rich rosewood.
Crystal
Napoleon III Cave à Liqueur
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Napoleon III cave à liqueur, or liquor caddy, features a Regule donkey with gilt bronze saddle carrying a hand painted crystal barrel with stopper and six hand painted glasses. ...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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H 10.75 in W 13.5 in D 10.25 in
circa 1850 Napoleon III Cave à Liqueur with Mother of Pearl, Rosewood, and Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
To close, you must squeeze at the arm to release the movement. This period Napoleon III cave à liqueur is incredibly detailed and will be the highlight of any area it is placed in.
Crystal, Brass
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H 10.63 in W 12.8 in D 9.45 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Cave a Liqueur Brass and Exotic Wood
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III brass exotic woods box cave à liqueur.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 10.25 in W 13.25 in D 10.25 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Cave a Liqueur with Mother of Pearl Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique and complete liquor box. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the rectangular cave has a beautiful mother of pearl inlay medallion on the front...
Brass
Sold
H 10.63 in W 12.21 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Cave à Liqueur - Napoleon III - Crystal & Marquetry - Complete Set
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Exquisite French Napoleon III cave à liqueur featuring superb marquetry work in a warm blonde tone, adorned with elegant brass trim.
Brass
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$34,080
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
$7,250
H 16 in W 22 in
17th century follower of Rubens, two military men on horse back in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
17th century English/Dutch School, from the Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens A very interesting and well-painted 17th-century oil on canvas of two men seated on horseback in a landsc...
Canvas, Oil
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size. Details: Adjustable footrest, wicker frame, wooden handle, removal parasol umbrella, very nice antique item, ...
Metal
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe in the mid-19th century. The desk f...
Brass
$6,463
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
Bronze
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$2,721Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
$476,327
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
French Epinal Porcelain Tea Set, Rovina V.S., Hand-Painted Roses
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French porcelain tea service, signed Rovina V.S. Épinal, is a refined example of early 20th-century decorative craftsmanship. Produced in the Épinal region, known for it...
Porcelain, Paint
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
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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Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.