Napoleon III Bottles
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
19th Century French Green Glass Demijohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental French hand blown glass demijohn or carboy with a rich, green glass color. Featuring a large neck with the glass nearly 1" thick where it was...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles
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Glass
Petite French 1860s Napoleon III Period Crystal Toiletry Bottle with Silver Neck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period petite crystal toiletry bottle from the mid-19th century, with silver neck. Born in France during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, this lovely toiletry...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles
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Crystal, Silver
Perfume holder Empire style ornaments enamel like wood Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Experience the epitome of refined luxury with this cylindrical handbag perfume holder, masterfully crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. Topped with a screwed cap, it sh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Bottles
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Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair of Opaline Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of opaline bottles, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A pair of opaline bottles, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
H: 21cm, D: 11cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles
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Opaline Glass
19th Century Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle with Enamel Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-19th century blue, opaline crystal set composed of a small flask, its stopper and a small, flower-shaped cup. The perfume bottle and flask are decorated with enameled and silver ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles
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Opaline Glass
Mid-19th Century Pair of Green Opaline Flasks
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of green opaline perfume flasks with pointed stoppers and flower-shaped saucers. The stoppers and flasks are decorated with diamond-shaped patterns that have gilded stripes outl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles
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Opaline Glass
Baccarat Blue Opaline Bubble Bath Bottle with Top Napoleon III Era
Located in Miami, FL
A large stunning French blue opaline glass bubble bath bottle dating from the 19th century.
Unsigned Baccarat piece.
Very attractive with vibrant colors. Overall good condition...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles
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Opaline Glass
Bohemian Overlay Bottle, Enamelled and Gilded, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian overlay bottle, enamelled and gilded, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
19th century bottle, Napoleon III period, in bohemian overlay, enamelled and gilded
H: 17.5cm, D: 9cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles
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Opaline Glass
Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bottles in Ppainted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period.
Nice pair of 19th century bottles, Napoleon III period, in painted and gilded opaline, crystal stopper...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles
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Crystal
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Pr. 19th Century Antique Bohemian White Over Clear Crystal Maiden Portrait Vases
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19th Century Small Porcelain Enameled Scent Perfume Bottle
Located in Delft, NL
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Red, Gold and White Opaline Overlay Bottle, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
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Bottle and 2 Glasses in Yellow cut Bohemian Crystal, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bottle and 2 glasses in yellow cut Bohemian crystal, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
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Pair of Regule Ewers on Marble Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of regule ewers on marble base.
A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period ewer in regula on a marble base.
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Pair of Blue Opaline Overlay Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Pair of Bohemian Crystal Perfume Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Crystal Overlay Bottle, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal Overlay bottle, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century crystal overlay bottle, Napoleon III period, decorated with ivy in bloom.
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Pair of Perfume Bottles, Gold and Silver Enamelled Bohemian Crystal, XIX Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Perfume Bottles, Gold and Silver Enamelled Bohemian Crystal, 19th Century.
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H 9.06 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Crystal Overlay Bottle, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal Overlay bottle, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century crystal overlay bottle, Napoleon III period, decorated with ivy in bloom.
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Perfume bottle in Opaline Overlay, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Perfume bottle in Opaline Overlay, Napoleon III period.
White and pink opaline overlay perfume bottle, gold enamel, Napoleon III, 19th century.
h : 16,5cm , d : 9cm
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Bohemian Opaline Perfume Bottle, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Enamelled Blue Opaline Bottle, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Enamelled Blue Opaline Bottle, 19th Century.
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Napoleon Iii bottles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III bottles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bottles 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 glass, opaline glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III bottles made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 bottles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $5,283 while the average work can sell for $2,780.