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From 1852 to 1870, the Second Empire style prevailed, richness and exuberance were the watchwords. Private mansions were lavishly decorated with crimson colors and drapery. Upholstered chairs and exotic plants in the new winter gardens were in vogue. Fanciful, oriental and gothic inspirations were combined with new industries. Barbedienne’s papier-mache and bronze objects being a hit at the Universal Exhibitions. Bernardaud’s Eugénie de Montijo service is a great success. It was also a time of revolutions: « Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe » overturned the codes of painting, while Pasteur put France at the forefront in the field of science. Having one’s portrait taken on film was the latest trend, as it was all about showing off. Strolling along the grand boulevards by Haussmann, experiencing the new cafés-concerts where Offenbach was played and for the lucky ones, attending the imperial parties with their sumptuous banquets.
About L'Institut Bernardaud:
Because the French art of living is the envy of the world, what better way than with porcelain to introduce you to the teeming world of the table... Contribute with L'Institut Bernardaud to reenchanting this convivial and so precious moment of the meal by following our various workshops and conferences. A program with a creative approach and open to the world to live an exciting adventure at the crossroads of gastronomy, art, history or decoration.
