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Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
Color:  Blue
Antique French Blue Opaline Ewer, Jug, Pitcher, and Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Art glass pitcher and bowl, turqoise opal glass, impressive size, color and substance, fine example of the french glass manufacture of the Napoleon III-period, circular body, the rim...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass

Antique French Blue Opaline Ewer, Jug, Pitcher, and Bowl, 19th Century
Antique French Blue Opaline Ewer, Jug, Pitcher, and Bowl, 19th Century

Antique French Blue Opaline Ewer, Jug, Pitcher, and Bowl, 19th Century

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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass

Baccarat Blue Opaline Bubble Bath Bottle with Top Napoleon III Era
Baccarat Blue Opaline Bubble Bath Bottle with Top Napoleon III Era

Baccarat Blue Opaline Bubble Bath Bottle with Top Napoleon III Era

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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19th Century Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle with Enamel Decoration
19th Century Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle with Enamel Decoration

19th Century Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle with Enamel Decoration

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style
By Samson & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Oval blue porcelain cup with polychromatic decoration composed of a large cartouche with gilt-decorated borders depicting a man and a young woman in a landscape, sitting on the grass...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style
19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

19th Century Blue Porcelain Cup in Sevres Style

Blue opaline goblet and lid, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue enamelled opaline goblet and lid, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 27 cm, d: 12 cm ref 3104
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1860s European Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass

Blue opaline goblet and lid, 19th century
Blue opaline goblet and lid, 19th century

Blue opaline goblet and lid, 19th century

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Napoleon Iii serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Franco Salimbeni, Haviland & Co., and Porcelaine de Paris. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $126,500 while the average work can sell for $2,444.

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