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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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