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
Late 19th Century French Asparagus Plate
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Asparagus plate. Beautiful condition. Unique piece purchased in France, age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Orangeade service in enamelled Moser crystal, 19th century.
Enamelled Moser crystal orangeade service, the decanter mounted in pewter, (5 glasses, the tray and the decanter), 19th C...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Pewter
19th Century Porcelain Samovar
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual jewelled porcelain samovar, Sèvres porcelain from the 18 century but decorated in the first quarter of the 19th century, probably in the workshop of Emil...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Cake Server from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cake server from the 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century silver and vermeil cake server, Napoleon III period.
h: 4.5cm, w: 28cm, d: 2cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Vermeil, Silver
Pair of French Baluster Shaped Opaline Glass Vases Attributed to "Baccarat"
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French baluster shaped green opaline glass vases, finely modeled with repose leaves and flowers,
attributed to "Baccarat"
French, circa 1860.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Opaline Glass
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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Porcelain
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and large antique sugar bowl was crafted in France, circa 1870.; made of cut crystal and silver plated over copper, the dish sits on a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Silver Plate, Copper
An antique French silver tea or coffee cup and saucer circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This most stylish heavy French solid silver tea or coffee cup and matching saucer are boldly marked in several places with the French high grade Minerva silver mark for .950 grade si...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver
19th Century Pair of Austro-Hungarian Vases in Silver Gilt with Gemstones
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of small Etruscan-shaped vases. Austro-Hungarian craftsmanship from the 19th century in silver-gilt and cabochons. They are carved with fluting and vegetal patterns and adorned ...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver
Pair of Iridescent Celadon Porcelain Lamps, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bottle shapped iridescent celadon porcelain lamps. Chiseled and gilt bronze mount on an openwork circular base decorated with cartouches and swirls, two openwork handles and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Bronze
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
Silver Plated Metal Centrepiece with a Decor of Vine Branches, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal centrepiece with a curve shaped plate adorned with a vine branches frieze on the edge, standing on four small curved legs with a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Jardinière
Located in Sofia, BG
A very finely hand painted French barbotine ceramic jardinière Napoleon III period.
France,
circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French .950 Silver 5-Piece Carving Service with Gigot in Box
Located in Pembroke, MA
A finely-chased French .950 fine silver five-piece carving service comprising a caving knife, a carving fork (with adjustable resting stand for raising it off of the table), a serving fork with bone tines, a serving spoon with bone bowl, and a handle for holding a leg of lamb ("manche a gigot...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver
Set of Six Paris Porcelain Fruit Plates with Hand-Painted Scenes of Animals
Located in Pembroke, MA
Set of six Paris porcelain scalloped plates with hand-painted scenes of birds and animals set in fanciful or pastoral environments, some with castles....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Goldsmith A. Aucoc - Sterling Silver Oval Tray 19th Century
By A. Aucoc
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large oval scalloped platter in solid silver with a belt of strong threads radiating decoration, in the center a stylized cartridge with an interlaced "MC" monogram. Hammer mounted.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Silversmith Odiot - Cruet / Vinegar In Solid Silver/Crystal Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oval-shaped solid silver cruet/vinegar, terrace mounted on four spinning tops, comprising four crystal bottles,
a sprinkler and a mustard bottle surrounded by a frame decorated with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Opaline Glass
$5,438 / set
19th Century French Opaline Vase with Foliage and Berries
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Opaline Vase with Foliage and Berries. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Opaline Glass
Pair of 19th Century Severe Style Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of severe style bleu celeste baluster vases and domed covers with winged handles, supported on square foot bases. Very finely painted with fruit and flowers with gilt cartouches.
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Opaline Glass
$1,844 / set
19th Century Sevres Style Casket
Located in London, GB
19th century French Sevres style ormolu and porcelain casket having
light blue ground, painted with panels of romantic scenes.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ormolu
1900 ‘Pair of Presentation Baskets in Silvered Metal from Parisian Palace
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of silver metal baskets in braided metal used for the presentation Goldsmith hallmarks on the back.
Measures: Length: 49cm
Width: 29cm
Height: 27cm
Length excluding handle: ...
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Early 1900s European Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Silversmith Christofle, Table Top In Silver Bronze, 3 Parts, Late XIXth
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Especially for a table in silvered bronze in 3 parts with a background of mirrors, on an oak parquet. The ingot mold is decorated with nets, crossed ribbons.
The above is signed "CH...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Goldsmith Roussel - Rafraichissoir In Sterling Silver XIXth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver cooler mounted on an ogee pedestal. The plain body is decorated with applique seashells, flanked on either side by a zoomorphic grip represented by a lion's head holding...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Goldsmith A. Aucoc Suite Of Four Cups In Sterling Silver Nineteenth
By A. Aucoc
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Model mounted on a round pedestal decorated with a laurel leaf and surmounted by a poly-lobed cup whose inner edge is chiselled and pierced with grooves and surrounded by a laurel fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Silversmith Souche Lapparra - Solid Silver Basket Circa 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oblong silver basket, hemmed edge, body decorated with pierced braces, has a plain cartouche on each side and rests on a molded base.
Dimensions: length 30 cm - width 20 cm - height...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Late 19 Century Ormolu and Glass Centerpiece
Located in London, GB
A wonderful ruby red glass and ormolu gilt centrepiece, the bottom part modelled on the fountain at the old Chateau de Marly, of four bronze horses rising up through the waves.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Bronze
Napoléon III Champlevé Enamel Centrepiece after Maison Giroux, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoléon III gilt bronze and Champlevé enamel centrepiece, in the manner of Maison Alphonse Giroux.
French, circa 1870.
This exquisite centrepiece has a frosted glass trumpe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Enamel, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Serving Dish with Dolphin in Polychrome Porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
19th century porcelain serving dish, exquisitely hand painted in polychrome with gilt accents. It is decorated with flowers, foliages and rinceau on white and blue background. The se...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1900 Pair of Silver Metal Refreshers in the Style of Napoleon 3
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of silver-plated coolers, medicis-shaped vases, brand with horse-fish decor, circa 1900, good condition of use.
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1890s European Antique Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
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.