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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
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Christofle Compotes with Animal Motifs
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Christofle Compotes with Animal Motifs

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Christofle Compotes with Animal Motifs

By Christofle

Located in Dallas, TX

This exquisite pair of antique silvered bronze compotes was crafted in France circa 1860 by the renowned house of Christofle. Each elegant centerpiece stands on three hoof feet over ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Bowls

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique French Caneware Game Pie Dish or Tureen with Liner
Antique French Caneware Game Pie Dish or Tureen with Liner

Antique French Caneware Game Pie Dish or Tureen with Liner

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous 19th century French Napoleon III caneware or terracotta game pie dish or tureen with lid and original liner adorned with fowl. These covered dishes were used in the French c...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Bowls

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Terracotta

French Limoges Porcelain Bowl with Green Bouquet of Roses and Underplate
French Limoges Porcelain Bowl with Green Bouquet of Roses and Underplate

French Limoges Porcelain Bowl with Green Bouquet of Roses and Underplate

By Limoges

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Limoges porcelain bowl from the late 19th century, with green bouquet of roses décor, petite gilt feet and matching underplate. Created by the AMR factory (Ancienne Manufact...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

Soliflore, Bowl, Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period, XIXᵉ Century
Soliflore, Bowl, Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period, XIXᵉ Century

Soliflore, Bowl, Blue Opaline and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period, XIXᵉ Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Soliflore, bowl, blue opaline and gilt bronze, Napoleon III period, XIXᵉ century. Cup, soliflore, Napoleon III period in blue opaline and gilt bronze. H: 50cm - D: 28cm Contact us...

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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Serving Bowls

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century Serving Dish with Dolphin in Polychrome Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Serving Dish with Dolphin in Polychrome Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Serving Dish with Dolphin in Polychrome Porcelain

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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 Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Fruit Bowl, Chiseled Bronze, Copper Patina, Albert Marionnet, circa: 1912
Fruit Bowl, Chiseled Bronze, Copper Patina, Albert Marionnet, circa: 1912

Fruit Bowl, Chiseled Bronze, Copper Patina, Albert Marionnet, circa: 1912

By Albert Marionnet

Located in CRÉTEIL, FR

Important oval-shaped fruit bowl in chased bronze, with copper patina and decorated in mid-relief with a bunch of grapes, vine shoots and vine leaves with a hammered background. I...

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20th Century Napoleon III Serving Bowls

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Bronze, Copper

Tripod Fruit Bowl with Lid, Paris Porcelain, 18th Century
Tripod Fruit Bowl with Lid, Paris Porcelain, 18th Century

Tripod Fruit Bowl with Lid, Paris Porcelain, 18th Century

Located in CRÉTEIL, FR

A pretty white Paris porcelain three-legged compotier, with lid, decorated with golden fillets highlighting two masks in the form of women's heads. Period ...

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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Serving Bowls

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Porcelain

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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vegetable Dish, Tureen
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By Argenterie Lala

Located in VALENZA, IT

Tureen in sterling silver in Baroque style. The dish measures 31cm in diameter and was left smooth with the brim raised. On the plate, scrolls and shells typical of the Italian Bar...

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By DBO Home

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If you’re looking to make a statement, you’ve just found it. The first time we took the Kashmir XL Bowl out of the kiln we envisioned a gorgeous mound of lingu...

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Set of 2 Helice Black Porcelain Bowl by Studio Cúze
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Large English Silver Punch Bowl Centerpiece with Relief of Grapes
Large English Silver Punch Bowl Centerpiece with Relief of Grapes

Large English Silver Punch Bowl Centerpiece with Relief of Grapes

Located in Austin, TX

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A 19th century gilt bronze and crystal bowl, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 24,5cm, W: 50cm, D: 25,5cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability.

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Large Napoleon III Period Silver Plated Bowl.
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Large Napoleon III Period Silver Plated Bowl.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large Napoleon III period silver plated bowl. A 19th century Napoleon III period silver plated and crystal bowl. H: 16cm, W: 48cm, D: 24cm

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Large 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Bowl, Napoleon III Period.
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A 19th century Sèvres porcelain bowl, Napoleon III period. A Sèvres porcelain bowl, gilt bronze mounting, 19th century, Napoleon III period. h: 11cm, w: 38cm, d: 18cm

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Jam Pot in Crystal and Silver, Signed Martial Fray

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Raffraichissoir Odiot in Silver, Early 19th Century
Raffraichissoir Odiot in Silver, Early 19th Century

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Silver and Glass Jam Dish, 19th Century
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H 8.67 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in

Silver and Glass Jam Dish, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Silver and glass jam dish, 19th century Silver and glass jam dish, with hallmark, 19th century Measures: H: 22 cm, W: 21 cm, D: 8 cm.     

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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Serving Bowls

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Large gilt Bronze and cut Crystal Bowl
Large gilt Bronze and cut Crystal Bowl

Large gilt Bronze and cut Crystal Bowl

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H 8.67 in W 25.6 in D 10.24 in

Large gilt Bronze and cut Crystal Bowl

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

"Large gilt Bronze and cut Crystal Bowl" 19th century, Napoleon III period.

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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Serving Bowls

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Pair of French Silver Sauceboats by A. Risler & Carre, Paris, Circa 1880
Pair of French Silver Sauceboats by A. Risler & Carre, Paris, Circa 1880

Pair of French Silver Sauceboats by A. Risler & Carre, Paris, Circa 1880

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A pair of French Silver Sauceboats by A. Risler & Carre, Paris, Circa 1880 A magnificent quality pair of silver sauceboats, with french silver hallmarks, and each signed A. Risler &...

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Pair of French Silver Sauceboats, Possibly Tetard Freres Paris, Circa 1880

Pair of French Silver Sauceboats, Possibly Tetard Freres Paris, Circa 1880

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19th Century French Caneware Game Pie Dish or Tureen with Liner
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Located in Houston, TX

19th century French caneware game pie dish or tureen with liner. Gorgeous 19th century French Napoleon III caneware or terracotta game pie dish or tureen with lid and original liner...

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Chocolate maker, silvered metal, wood, 20th century. Measures: H 20 cm, L 22 cm, W 10 cm.

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Napoleon Iii serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving bowls 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III serving bowls 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 serving bowls, popular names associated with this style include Albert Marionnet, Limoges, 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 serving bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $161 and tops out at $5,437 while the average work can sell for $2,018.