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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
19th Century French Green Glass Demijohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental French hand blown glass demijohn or carboy with a rich, green glass color. Featuring a large neck with the glass nearly 1" thick where it was...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles

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Glass

Antique Pair French Blue Opaline Gilded Enamel Glass Perfume Bottles Flacon 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant pair of antique French Napoleon III blue enameled & gilded Opaline glass glass scent bottles or falcons, circa 1850. This lovely pair of blue Opaline glass scent bottl...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Bottles

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Enamel

Napoleon III-Style Cut Crystal Perfume Flacon in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A sophisticated perfume bottle crafted from cut crystal and encased in a lace-gilded bronze frame featuring delicate decorative reliefs. The lid showcases a prominent design of a she...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Bottles in Painted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bottles in Ppainted and Gilded Opaline, Napoleon III period. Nice pair of 19th century bottles, Napoleon III period, in painted and gilded opaline, crystal stopper...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles

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Crystal

Pair of Opaline Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of opaline bottles, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A pair of opaline bottles, 19th century, Napoleon III period. H: 21cm, D: 11cm
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles

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Opaline Glass

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 Bottles

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Opaline Glass

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 Bottles

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Opaline Glass

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 Bottles

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Crystal, Silver

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 Bottles

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Opaline Glass

Perfume holder Empire style ornaments enamel like wood Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Experience the epitome of refined luxury with this cylindrical handbag perfume holder, masterfully crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. Topped with a screwed cap, it sh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Napoleon III Bottles

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Baccarat opaline wine bottle - Napoleon III period circa 1860
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Baccarat opaline wine decanter or bottle gilt with fine gold fleur-de-lys patterns, Napoléon III period circa 1860. Gilt has been outstandingly preserved after over 150 years,...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Bottles

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Opaline Glass

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19th Century French Napoleon III Burl Walnut Marquetry and Bronze Plant Stand
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19th Century Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Vase
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19th Century Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Vase
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19th Century French Glazed Green Confit Pot
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19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique marquetry wooden box for perfume. The box dates from the French Napoleon III period, circa 1880-1890. The box features those original crystal perfume bottles, bea...
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French 19th Century Flat Lidded Glass Jar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Petite, clear glass jar with lid. This sweet little jar is raised on a short pedestal and is crowned with a flat lid. The lid overhangs the jar and has a ‘t...
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Opaline Pink Vase Napoleon III Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful pale pink vase of Napoleon 3 period. It is decorated with flowers and foliage in brown, white and green tones. It is made of opaline, a...
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Opaline Pink Vase Napoleon III Period
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19th Century French Glazed Green Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
Antique 19th century French confit pot with green glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handles known as 'ears'. These jars ...
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Vintage French Dark Green Glass Demijohns - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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Vintage French Dark Green Glass Demijohns - Pair
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Bohemian Overlay Bottle, Enamelled and Gilded, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bohemian overlay bottle, enamelled and gilded, 19th century, Napoleon III period. 19th century bottle, Napoleon III period, in bohemian overlay, enamelled and gilded H: 17.5cm, D: 9cm
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19th Century Bottle, Napoleon III Period, in white Enamelled Opaline.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Red, Gold and White Opaline Overlay Bottle, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
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Red, gold and white opaline overlay bottle, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Bottle in red, gold and white opaline overlay, 19th century, Napoleon II...
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Bottle and 2 Glasses in Yellow cut Bohemian Crystal, Napoleon III Period.
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Pair of Regule Ewers on Marble Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of regule ewers on marble base. A pair of 19th century Napoleon III period ewer in regula on a marble base.   h: 60cm, w: 27cm, d: 18cm
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Pair of Regule Ewers on Marble Base.
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H 23.63 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Blue Opaline Overlay Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
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Pair of Bohemian Crystal Perfume Bottles, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
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Crystal Overlay Bottle, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal Overlay bottle, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century crystal overlay bottle, Napoleon III period, decorated with ivy in bloom. h: ...
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Pair of Perfume Bottles, Gold and Silver Enamelled Bohemian Crystal, XIX Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Crystal Overlay Bottle, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Perfume holder Empire style ornaments enamel like wood Sterling Silver Salimbeni
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Perfume bottle in Opaline Overlay, Napoleon III Period.
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Napoleon Iii bottles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III bottles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bottles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, opaline glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III bottles made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 bottles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $5,283 while the average work can sell for $2,780.