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Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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
Cut Crystal Ice Bucket, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cut crystal ice bucket, 20th century. Beautiful ice bucket from the 20th century, Napoleon III style, cut crystal. H: 23cm, D: 21cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the elegance of the mid to late 1800s. This remarkab...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Brass

19th Century French Wooden Liquor Cabinet Napoleon III with Crystal Interior
Located in Sofia, BG
An wooden ebonised and hand-painted liquor cabinet in Napoleon III style with brass inlay. Exterior opens in three directions to elegantly reveal a crystal service surrounded by poli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Rosewood

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. The case i...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

A Set of 10 Ruby Gilt Wine Glasses, Antique French Circa 1900. Fleur de Lis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vibrant set of ruby red and interesting gilt wine goblets featuring a fleur de lis design. Nice and tall and in very good antique condition. We attribute to one of the finer French...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Gold

19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of four lead glass crystal stoppered decanters of square form, with floral gilt highlights, and a suite of eight stemmed spirit glasses...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Ormolu

Baccarat Crystal Butter Dish, Early 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baccarat crystal butter dish, early 20th century, Napoleon III style. Baccarat crystal butter dish from the early 20th century, Napoleon III style...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

French Ewer wine service, cut Crystal handle ornate chiseled solid silver 19th
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in Paris, FR
19th-century French twisted and hand-engraved crystal ewer with sterling silver mount. The handle is beautifully adorned with stylized acanthus leaves, while the upper part of the mo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large Pair of Bohemian Crystal Tumblers, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large pair of Bohemian crystal tumblers, 19th century. A pair of 19th century Bohemian crystal goblets, Napoleon III period, in perfect condition. H: 43cm, D: 16cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

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 Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Silver

Pair of Carafes and Ewers in Cut Crystal and Silvered Metal, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of carafes and ewers in cut crystal and silvered metal, late 19th century or early 20th century. A pair of Napoleon III style cut crystal and silvered metal ewers and decanters...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Silver Plate

20th Century Bohemian Crystal Ice Bucket, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
20th century Bohemian crystal ice bucket, Napoleon III style. 20th century Napoleon III style Bohemian crystal ice bucket. H: 26cm, W: 26cm, D: 20cm
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20th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Silver and Crystal Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver and crystal ewer, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Beautiful ewer, Napoleon III period, 19th century in silver and crystal. H: 29cm, W: 15cm, D: 13cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Silver

Pair of Silver and Crystal Ewers, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver and crystal ewers, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Beautiful pair of ewers, Napoleon III period, 19th century in silver and crystal. H: 29.5cm, W: 17cm, D: 14cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Silver

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. Built in Paris in 18...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Suite of 4 Ewers in Silver and Crystal, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four ewers in crystal cut with twisted ribs and silver mount. Every ewer has a relief wave design at the neck, a shell beak and twisted handle. The hinged lid is decorated wit...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Silver

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 Crystal Serveware

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Opaline Glass

Elegant French Opaline Glass Night Service, Early 19th Century
Located in CANNES, FR
This stunning night service, crafted from milky white opaline glass, is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship from the era of Napoleon III, a time when elegance and sophisti...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Late 19th Century Crystal and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece
Located in Paris, FR
Red and transparent crystal centerpiece composed of a flared vase and cup. They are engraved with leafy rinceau, grape vines, and scrolling foliage. Gilt bronze mounts are decorated ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Bronze

Important Cup in Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important cup in gilt bronze and cut crystal, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Measures: H 25 cm, W 34 cm, D 24 cm.
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Bronze

Impressive Aperitif Set in 24-Carat Gold-Plated Metal and Crystal, Napoleon III.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Impressive aperitif set in 24-carat gold-plated metal and crystal, 19th century, Napoleon III period. 19th-century aperitif set in 24-carat gold-plated metal and crystal, Napoleon I...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Metal

A Pair of French Hand Blown Slice Cut Crystal Flutes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French cut crystal stemmed flutes. The cutting style around the top is thumbprint while the body is slice cut. This pair would service well as toasting glasses...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Pair of Baccarat Crystal Bouquetières, Soliflores, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Baccarat crystal Bouquetières, Soliflores, Napoleon III period. A pair of Baccarat crystal cornets, 1860, soliflores, Napoleon III period.   H: 32,5cm , d: 11cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Spice Set in Silver Plated Metal and Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spice set in silver plated metal and crystal, 19th century. A Napoleon III period spice set with its two covered pots, 19th century in crystal and silver-plated metal. H: 23cm, W: 2...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Cut Crystal Cup or Small Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A cut crystal cup or small vase, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H: 18 cm, D: 11 cm.
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

Mid-19th Century White Opaline Water Set
Located in Paris, FR
White opaline water set highlighted with golden stripes, garlands of plants, and small flowers. The set is composed of a round tray, a glass, a sugar bowl, a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Opaline Glass

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Six-Piece Cut Crystal Liquors Set Four Decanters, Claret & Pitcher, 19th Century
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Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel Miniature 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century
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This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel and silver plated three decanter Betjemann’s patent action tantalus, Circa 1870 in date. The bottles each with hobnail cut decoration a...
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19th Century English Antique Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
Located in Miami, FL
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French Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 6 in Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
A good quality set of French crystal champagne flutes.Very nice details that will enhance any table. All in perfect condition, no chips nor cracks. Never been used, orignal stick...
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Set of Ten English Cut Crystal Wine Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of ten mid-20th century English Stuart crystal wine glasses with wheel and panel cut design including thumbprint impression...
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1950s English Vintage Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

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Set of Ten English Cut Crystal Wine Glasses
Set of Ten English Cut Crystal Wine Glasses
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H 6 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
19th Century Napoleon III Liquor Cellar in Ebony with Brass Inlay
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Pair of Baccarat Crystal Photofores, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Baccarat crystal photofores, 20th century. Pair of Baccarat crystal photofores, Napoleon III style, 20th century. H: 50cm, D: 15cm
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Large Aperitif Set in 24 Carat Gold Plated Metal and Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large aperitif set in 24 carat gold plated metal and crystal, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period 24 carat gold metal and crystal aperitif set comp...
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Aperitif Display in Silver Plated Metal and Crystal Goblet, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Aperitif display in silver plated metal and crystal goblet, 20th century, Napoleon III style. A Napoleon III style silver plated metal and crystal goblet aperitif display stand from...
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Oil and Vinegar Cruet in Silver Plated Metal and Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oil and vinegar cruet in silver plated metal and crystal, 19th century. Napoleon III period oil and vinegar cruet, 19th century in crystal and silver plated metal. H: 25cm, W: 25cm,...
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Oil and Vinegar Cruet in Silver Plated Metal and Crystal, 19th Century.
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BACCARAT Crystal Oil and Vinegar
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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Crystal Decanter with Antique Decorations, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
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Cut Crystal Decanter, Silver Mount, 20th Century
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Cut crystal decanter, silver mount, 20th century. Twentieth century Napoleon III style cut crystal decanter. H: 25cm, D: 14cm
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A Pair of Baccarat Cut Crystal Goblets, Bronze Mount, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Bohemian Enamelled Crystal Water Service, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Pair of Antique Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Square Decanters
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GUSTAVE ODIOT – Pair Of Crystal and Vermeil Ewers Circa 1870/1880
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Napoleon Iii crystal serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III crystal serveware 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 crystal serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with crystal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III crystal serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original crystal serveware, popular names associated with this style include Bohemia Crystal, and Marial Fray. 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 crystal serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $24,850 while the average work can sell for $2,663.

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