Napoleon III Ashtrays

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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

Collectible White Porcelain Ashtray Hotel Intercontinental Paris France 1950's

$116Sale Price|20% Off

Collectible White Porcelain Ashtray Hotel Intercontinental Paris France 1950's

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Collectible Ashtray Intercontinental Paris le Grand Hotel France. From the InterContinental Paris le Grand Hotel France, collectible. Ivory white ceramic with gold Imperial crown logo and inscriptions. A cream crackled ceramic ashtray with gilt edge from the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. Manufactured by Bausher Weiden Bavaria white Porcelain Germany...

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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

French Smoker Set in Red Glazed Earthenware 19th Napoleon III, De Bruyn Fives

$271Sale Price|20% Off

French Smoker Set in Red Glazed Earthenware 19th Napoleon III, De Bruyn Fives

By Gustave De Bruyn

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Five-piece smoker set. Four pots including a covered tobacco pot and a red faience tray which has a floral pattern. Very nice enamelled earthenware work. ...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Castaways Hotel Miami Beach Glass Ashtray

$95

H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.75 in

Castaways Hotel Miami Beach Glass Ashtray

Located in Bradenton, FL

A hexagonal glass ashtray from The Castaways Hotel of Miami Beach, Florida. The center is printed with their logo and reads “Castaways, Quality Courts, Miami Beach Florida”.

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Mid-20th Century American Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Limoges Midcentury Hand-Painted by Cevoli White Porcelain French Ashtray, 1980s

$585

H 1.58 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in

Limoges Midcentury Hand-Painted by Cevoli White Porcelain French Ashtray, 1980s

By Limoges

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing midcentury Limoges hand-painted white porcelain ashtray. This fantastic piece was hand-painted by Giulia Lucente Cevoli in Italy during the...

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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Hermès Paris Porcelain Ashtray

$750

H 1.38 in W 7.68 in D 6.3 in

Hermès Paris Porcelain Ashtray

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Hermès Paris Porcelain Ashtray An elegant fine porcelain ashtray from Hermès Paris, decorated with a refined equestrian motif, one of the maison's most recognizable emblems. The piec...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Romano Bianchi Alabaster Smoking Set, Handmade, Italy, 1960s

$420 / set

H 1.57 in W 7.08 in D 7.08 in

Romano Bianchi Alabaster Smoking Set, Handmade, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Stunning alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, cigarette box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent c...

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1960s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Alabaster

1970s Italian Red Glazed Ceramic and Brass Smoker Set Smoking hode decor

$245Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

1970s Italian Red Glazed Ceramic and Brass Smoker Set Smoking hode decor

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Elegant 1970s smoking set composed of four coordinated elements in glossy red glazed ceramic with brass accents, a striking combination typical of the refined decorative objects prod...

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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style

$68 / item

H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

19th Century French Antique Leather Bound Books in Napoleon III Style

Located in Austin, TX

French antique books with Moroccan leather black spine, gold leaf imprinted title and blue and black covers. A large selection available, also in red, bl...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Leather, Paper

Midcentury Italian Ashtray in Wine-Red Leather and Crystal, Italy 1970s

$456

H 1.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Midcentury Italian Ashtray in Wine-Red Leather and Crystal, Italy 1970s

By Poltrona Frau

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century ashtray in a refined combination of wine-red leather and thick crystal glass. This elegant piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Hermes Paris porcelain ashtray

$850

H 1.58 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in

Hermes Paris porcelain ashtray

By Hermès

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Hermes Paris Porcelain Ashtray Rectangular white porcelain ashtray with gold details on the edges. It features a central design of a horse in harness and gold and black decoration. I...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Silver Cube Lighter, 1960s France

$3,800

H 2.5 in W 2.32 in D 2.32 in

Hermes Silver Cube Lighter, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent cube lighter by Hermes, Paris. In cast metal with silver plating, this piece is meticulously handcrafted. The letter 'H' emerges from the structural silhouettes, echoing ...

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1960s French Vintage Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Metal, Silver

The Castaways Hotel Yellow Glass Ashtray

$95

H 1 in Dm 4 in

The Castaways Hotel Yellow Glass Ashtray

Located in Bradenton, FL

A yellow glass ashtray from The Castaways Hotel, a hotel and casino in Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada. The center is printed with a green circle bran...

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Mid-20th Century American Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

$1,995

H 16 in Dm 7.5 in

Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Standing at 16 inches in height, this large scale nineteenth century Napoleon III period hourglass features three turned ebonized wood disks joined by bronze supports and finished wi...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Bronze

Intercontinental Hotel Paris Ceramic Ashtray

$85

H 1.25 in Dm 4.25 in

Intercontinental Hotel Paris Ceramic Ashtray

Located in Bradenton, FL

A cream ceramic ashtray with gilt edge from the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. The center is printed with the Intercontinental Hotel logo in gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Napoleon III Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Napoleon Iii ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III ashtrays 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 ashtrays created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III ashtrays made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ashtrays, popular names associated with this style include and Gustave De Bruyn. 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 ashtrays differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $313 and tops out at $313 while the average work can sell for $313.