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First Empire Mahogany Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Empire Period commode was produced from exotic imported mahogany from the Americas, and boasts
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Exquisite French Empire Style Walnut
Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Vintage 1980s French Empire Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Empire Marble
Ormolu Occasional Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Pair French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1920 in date.
This desk has been
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Decorative Ormolu Mounted French Empire Duet Stool 19th Century
Located in London, GB
style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it
Category
Antique 1830s French Empire Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Crotch Walnut Tallboy Dresser Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
during the First French Empire period under Napoleon's rule. It gained its greatest popularity in the U.S
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Antique American Empire Crotch Walnut Vanity Dresser Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
name and originates from the Empire style introduced during the First French Empire period under
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Pair of French Egyptian Revival First Empire Style Candelabras
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Egyptian Revival first Empire style candelabras.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Egyptian Revival Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 19th Century
Located in London, GB
.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire White Marble
Ormolu Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to
Category
Antique 1830s French Empire Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Antique French Empire Marble
Ormolu Occasional Table c.1830
Located in London, GB
its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Antique 1830s Empire Side Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Pair French Empire Revival Marble Top Gilded Console Tables 20th C
Located in London, GB
the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state
Category
Vintage 1980s French Empire Revival Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Monumental First Empire Gilt Bronze Centrepiece by Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Essex, MA
Period first Empire neoclassical ormolu centrepiece by and signed Thomire
Three maenads carrying
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
Battle of Toulouse - Etching by Pierre Francois Tardieu - 1837
Located in Roma, IT
surrender of Napoleon Bonaparte and the First French Empire to the nations that made up the Sixth Coalition
Category
1830s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Early 19th Century French First Period Empire Marble Top Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Of refined Empire style and with beautifully figured veneers this commode stands out as a fine
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Empire Marble-Top and Ormolu Console Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Empire Marble Top Ormolu Mounted Console Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Monumental First Empire Gilt Bronze Centerpiece by Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Essex, MA
Period first Empire neoclassical ormolu centrepiece by and signed Thomire
Three maenads carrying
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
First Empire Oval Red Tôle Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
First Empire oval red tray with gold pattern around the rim.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects
Antique French Empire Console Table Carrara Marble, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Antique 1810s French Console Tables
Antique French Empire Marble Top
Ormolu Console Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Three-Piece Salon Suite 19th C
Located in London, GB
the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century First Empire Period Ormolu Surtout de Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French early 19th century 1st Empire period finely chased ormolu Surtout de Table
Category
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Centerpieces
Antique Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Guéridon Occasional Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Empire Revival rectangular mahogany and marble top Guéridon
Category
Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
First quality 19th Century Empire Firescreen
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Empire bronze dore firescreen with original iron mesh
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
Antique Set 4 Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 1870s
Located in London, GB
its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Antique 1870s Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Mahogany Chiffonier Cabinet, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Empire mahogany chiffonier with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa
Category
Antique 1840s French Cabinets
Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's
Category
Antique 1870s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Six Piece Salon Suite 19th C
Located in London, GB
style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
French First Empire Period Crystal and Fire Gilt Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality French First Empire period crystal and fire gilt ormolu
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French First Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Antique First Period French Empire Centerpiece Tazzas or Fruit Compotes
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and hard to find pair of matching and all original Old Paris porcelain centerpiece or dessert stands. This fine set of two pieces feature elegant and beautifully cast women an...
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
A Napoleonic period embroidered Silk Waistcoat - Académie Française Circa 1810
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1810/1820
France
Beautiful First Empire formal man's waistcoat possibly from the French
Category
Early 19th Century French Vests
Antique French Second Empire Study Suite-Bookcase Desk Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Pair of Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet c.1840
Located in London, GB
.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
19th Century Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
elegant Empire style, a neoclassical style prevalent in France during the first part of the 19th century
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Candelabras
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu-Mounted 5-Piece Salon Suite, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Pair Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Pair of Empire Revival Mahogany Armchairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
1830.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French
Category
Vintage 1950s Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
A pair of French First Empire period, ca 1805, giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational quality and extremely handsome pair of French early 19th century, First Empire period
Category
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Empire Commode Chest Marble-Top, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire
Category
Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique French First Empire Flame Mahogany Ebonized
Gilt Bronze Credenza c1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French First Empire credenza offers flame mahogany construction with frieze drawer over
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany Cabinet
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Dallas, TX
style introduced during the First French Empire period under Napoleon’s rule. It gained its greatest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Antique Pair of Empire Gilded Swan Neck Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Antique 1820s French Armchairs
Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
.
The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Original Pair Of Style First Empire Chandeliers
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of style first Empire chandeliers, double patina, gilt bronze, newly electrified and restored
Category
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Empire Revival Mahogany
Giltwood Armchairs, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the
Category
Vintage 1970s Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French
Category
Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Vintage 1980s French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century English Empire Rosewood Console Writing Table
Located in London, GB
style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it
Category
Antique 1820s English Empire Console Tables
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
Antique Pair French Empire Ormolu Flame Mahogany Console Tables 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique pair of French Empire marble topped and ormolu mounted flame mahogany
Category
Antique 1840s French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Empire Revival Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the
Category
Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
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