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Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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
Enamelled Silver Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Enamelled silver ewer, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A Napoleon III period silver ewer, 19th century, decorated with enamel paintings of antique scenes. h: 18cm, w: 8.5cm, d: 7...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Silver

Enamelled Silver Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Enamelled Silver Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Enamelled Silver Ewer, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

A pair of Napoleon III Period Silvered Bronze Ewers with Griotte Marble Bases.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Napoleon III period silvered bronze ewers with griotte marble bases. A pair of Napoleon III period ewers, 19th century, in silvered bronze with a griotte marble base. h: 2...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Marble, Bronze

A pair of Napoleon III Period Silvered Bronze Ewers with Griotte Marble Bases.
A pair of Napoleon III Period Silvered Bronze Ewers with Griotte Marble Bases.

A pair of Napoleon III Period Silvered Bronze Ewers with Griotte Marble Bases.

Jam Set in Blue Enamelled Opaline and Silver Plated Metal, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jam set in blue enamelled opaline and silver plated metal, 19th century. Jam set, 19th century, Napoleon III period, in blue enamelled opaline and silver-plated metal. Cup: h: 10cm,...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Opal, Metal, Silver Plate

Jam Set in Blue Enamelled Opaline and Silver Plated Metal, 19th Century.
Jam Set in Blue Enamelled Opaline and Silver Plated Metal, 19th Century.

Jam Set in Blue Enamelled Opaline and Silver Plated Metal, 19th Century.

Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period blue and gold opaline goblets. h: 12cm, l: 13cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Opal

Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Blue and Gold Opaline Cups, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. 19th century goblet, Napoleon III period, in Overlay opaline. h: 37cm, d: 13,5cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Opaline Glass

Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Large Goblet in Opaline Overlay, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

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 Serving Pieces

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Vermeil, Silver

Cake Server from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Cake Server from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Cake Server from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chinese shell shape decorative little empty pocket papier mache with a handle late 19th century. Black Lacquered with a Classic chinoiserie scene of the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Paper

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century

19thc French Napoleon III Serving/ Nesting Tables with Bone Inlayset of 4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Set of 4 Inlaid Nesting/ Serving Trays. 19thc French Napoleon Antique Trays with Inlaid Bone, and compass detail. Lovely set.
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Wood

19thc French Napoleon III Serving/ Nesting Tables with Bone Inlayset of 4
19thc French Napoleon III Serving/ Nesting Tables with Bone Inlayset of 4

19thc French Napoleon III Serving/ Nesting Tables with Bone Inlayset of 4

Opaline Ewer and 2 Glasses, 19th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Opaline ewer and 2 glasses, 19th century, Napoleon III style. Ewer and two silver enamelled opaline glasses, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Ewer: h: 28cm, w: 15cm, d: 14cm Glass...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Opaline Glass

Opaline Ewer and 2 Glasses, 19th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Opaline Ewer and 2 Glasses, 19th Century, Napoleon III Style.

Opaline Ewer and 2 Glasses, 19th Century, Napoleon III Style.

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 Serving Pieces

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Crystal, Pewter

Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.
Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.

Orangeade Service in Enamelled Moser Crystal, 19th Century.

Blue Opaline Set, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue Opaline set, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A circular box, two small baluster vases and two spittoons, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions: Box: h: 11cm, d: 8c...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Opaline Glass

Blue Opaline Set, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Blue Opaline Set, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Blue Opaline Set, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Pair of Silver 19th Century Plates Domes Covers
By Minerva Doll
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of French Silver 19th Century Plates Domes Covers .France Minerva Hallmark – Total Weight 1,425 kg Engraved with the Charpin-Feugerolles coats of arms family, Counts of Souzy T...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Silver

Pair of Silver 19th Century Plates Domes Covers
Pair of Silver 19th Century Plates Domes Covers

Pair of Silver 19th Century Plates Domes Covers

Opaline Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Opaline bowl, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Opaline and gilt bronze bowl and basket, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions: H: 38cm, W: 38cm, D: 18cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Bronze

Opaline Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Opaline Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Opaline Bowl, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

An antique French ormolu and glass cookie jar or ice bucket
Located in London, GB
An antique French ormolu and glass cookie jar or ice bucket, the body in gilt bronze decorated with a rococo style design of flowers and acanthus leaves sides, with a lid and a handl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Bronze, Ormolu

An antique French ormolu and glass cookie jar or ice bucket
An antique French ormolu and glass cookie jar or ice bucket

An antique French ormolu and glass cookie jar or ice bucket

Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups" Strawberry set with its sugar bowl, cream jug and 4 bowls in enameled Bohemian crystal, 19th century, Napoleon III per...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Crystal

Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups
Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups

Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups

Pair of Opaline Overlay Bottles, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Opaline Overlay bottles, Napoleon III period" Lovely pair of 19th century Napoleon III period flasks in Overlay opaline.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Opaline Glass

Pair of Opaline Overlay Bottles, Napoleon III Period
Pair of Opaline Overlay Bottles, Napoleon III Period

Pair of Opaline Overlay Bottles, Napoleon III Period

Rare Old Egg Display, Maison Christofle, 19th Century
By Christofle
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Sublime and rare antique egg display, Napoleon III, in silver metal, from the prestigious Maison Christofle, round in shape and resting on 3 claw feet, fitted with a plug. In perfec...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Metal

Rare Old Egg Display, Maison Christofle, 19th Century
Rare Old Egg Display, Maison Christofle, 19th Century

Rare Old Egg Display, Maison Christofle, 19th Century

Pair of Violet Bohemian Crystal Bells, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of violet Bohemian crystal Bells, 19th century. Pair of Bohemian crystal bells in purple with gold highlights, 19th century. Measures: H: 26 cm, D:...
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1870s European Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Crystal

Pair of Violet Bohemian Crystal Bells, 19th Century
Pair of Violet Bohemian Crystal Bells, 19th Century

Pair of Violet Bohemian Crystal Bells, 19th Century

Napoleon III Oval Brass Tray Customized with Music Paper, French circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
French brass tray, Napoleon III Oval with two handles Customized circa 1980 with music sheets and varnish Good condition Shipping: L45 P 43 H3,3 1,4kg.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Brass

Napoleon III Oval Brass Tray Customized with Music Paper, French circa 1880
Napoleon III Oval Brass Tray Customized with Music Paper, French circa 1880

Napoleon III Oval Brass Tray Customized with Music Paper, French circa 1880

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below). Glazed. Measures: 4 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/4" high. Very good antique condition, no cracks or chips. In 1825, François BAIGNOL moved to LA FABRIQUE, on the edge of the Brigueuil forest and founded...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish
French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish

French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Red and Gold Tole Tray with Marine Scene
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large mid-19th century French Napoleon III period hand painted metal tole tray features a central marine scene with sailors stranded on a rock and...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Metal

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Red and Gold Tole Tray with Marine Scene
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Red and Gold Tole Tray with Marine Scene

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Red and Gold Tole Tray with Marine Scene

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 Serving Pieces

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Copper

19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl
19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl

19th Century French Silver Plated over Copper and Crystal Sugar or Candy Bowl

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 similar decor. Plate topped by a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Metal Centrepiece with a Decor of Vine Branches, Late 19th Century
Silver Plated Metal Centrepiece with a Decor of Vine Branches, Late 19th Century

Silver Plated Metal Centrepiece with a Decor of Vine Branches, Late 19th Century

Set of Three Christofle Cake Stands, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of three Christofle cake stands, Napoleon III period. Three silver-plated and cut-glass cake stands by the Maison Christofle, 19th century, Napole...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Silver

Set of Three Christofle Cake Stands, Napoleon III Period.
Set of Three Christofle Cake Stands, Napoleon III Period.

Set of Three Christofle Cake Stands, Napoleon III Period.

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Pair of French Silver Sauceboats by Gustave Keller, Paris, circa 1880
Pair of French Silver Sauceboats by Gustave Keller, Paris, circa 1880

Pair of French Silver Sauceboats by Gustave Keller, Paris, circa 1880

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood and Silver Serving Tray

H 1 in W 20 in D 15 in
Silver Plated on Bronze Wine Decanter Showing a Cannon with Detailed Ornaments
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare wine decanter showing a cannon with detailed ornaments is made of silver plated on bronze. This is a French work, circa 1880.
Category

1880s European Antique Napoleon III Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Silver Plated on Bronze Wine Decanter Showing a Cannon with Detailed Ornaments
Silver Plated on Bronze Wine Decanter Showing a Cannon with Detailed Ornaments

Silver Plated on Bronze Wine Decanter Showing a Cannon with Detailed Ornaments

H 19 in W 35 in D 17.5 in

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