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1810s Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Commode with Dentil Molding and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
canted side posts are adorned with delicate brass rosettes, with a design typical of the French First
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mameluck Dress in Muslin and Embroidered Veil - First French Empire Circa 1810
Located in Toulon, FR
, dating from the first French Empire. Large neckline in lace on a high-waisted fitted bodice. Small
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Early 1800s French Directoire Style Dresses
French Empire Giltwood Mirror, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Exquisite giltwood mirror from the First French Empire. The arched top frame with double moldings
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Black French Empire Pinewood Library, Antique Large Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original metal hardware and keys. The décor piece represents the First French Empire time period, era also
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Empire Table Lamps Gilt Bronze Corinthian Column E.F. Caldwell Vintage - a Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Empire Furniture, Edward F. Caldwell
Co., Frederick Cooper
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
neoclassicism.
Popular between 1800 and 1815, the period of the Consulate and the First French Empire, although
Category
Vintage 1970s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Black French Empire Pinewood Library, Antique Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
be nicely placed as library or display. The décor piece represents the First French Empire time
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Pair of Empire Style Bedroom Scroll End Bench Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
visual arts that flourished between 1800 and 1815 during the Consulate and the First French Empire
Category
Late 20th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Gold French Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, Antique Table Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pieces represent the First French Empire time period, era also known as Napoleonic France. Wear
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Vintage Napoleon Bonaparte Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
commanding stance. The detailed Parisian décor piece represents the First French Empire time period, era also
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Busts
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Handmade Antique Empire Candle Holders in Pewter, Stamped, Denmark, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
1800 and 1815 during the Consulate and the First French Empire periods, although its life span lasted
Category
Antique Early 1800s Danish Empire Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Vintage French Ceramic Lamps by Le Dauphin Empire Gold Green Table Lamps a Pair
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
First French Empire, although it lasted until the late 1820s.
The Empire style originated in France from
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
A French Thomire Bronze Empire Clock
By C. Maniere
Located in Stockholm, SE
gilt-bronze objects and furniture mounts of the First French Empire.
Charles-Guillaume Manière, the
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century American Empire Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
decoration that takes its name and originates from the Empire style introduced during the First French Empire
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Maple
Vintage Italian Marble and Gold Gilt Bronze Corinthian Column Table Lamps a pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Frederick Cooper, Carole Stupell, Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Consulate and the First French Empire, although it lasted until the late 1820s.
The Empire style originated
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20th Century Italian Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
Empire-style ceiling lamp. Bronze and glass. 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
emerged primarily during the First French Empire and was characterized by its influence from ancient
Category
Antique 19th Century European Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Other
First Empire Mahogany Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
First Empire mahogany and oak commode painted later with Napoleonic charcoal grey. Grey marble top
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
First Empire Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of bronze First Empire candelabra in the form of caryatids supporting an urn, each
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
$1,650
Fabulous Pair of First Empire French Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of First Empire, sterling silver (.950) candlesticks, Paris, 1798-1809, J.M.C.C
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Antique 1790s French Empire Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful French, First Empire Gilt Bronze Mirror, circa 1810-1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French, First Empire gilt bronze mirror, circa 1810-1820.
This is a rare engine turned
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Mirrors
Antique French Empire Period Corinthian Column Table Lamp 19th Century
Located in London, GB
First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire 4 Door Mahogany Bookcase 19th Century
By Mercier Freres
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 Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Mahogany
Ormolu Mounted Armchair, Early 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 1810s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Bookcase
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 Second Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
French First Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser, c. 1810
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Classic French Empire Chest made from rosewood veneer and featuring ebonized front columns, c. 1810
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Antique 1810s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Pair of Empire Egyptian Revival Table Bronze Recumbent Pharaoh, 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 1860s French Egyptian Revival More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Old Yellow Gold 18 Karat First Empire Needle Box
Located in Vannes, FR
Old Yellow Gold 18K First Empire needle box (1798-1809)
Napoléon Bonaparte Hallmark and cock
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Antique 1790s French Empire Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair Desk Chair, 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 1820s Empire Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Empire Brass Inlaid Desk Music Chair, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
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Antique 1880s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
French Empire Candelabra Apollo
Daphne Manner of Pierre-Philippe Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Newark, England
branches will adorn the heads of royalty and champions of game and battle.
French Empire (The First French
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Revolution Antique Gold Intaglio Signet Seal Ring First Empire Sceau
Located in London, GB
A superb antique French Empire gold seal ring dating to the very early 19th century, circa 1805. It
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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Signet Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 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
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Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Empire Revival Mahogany and Gilt Armchairs, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was
Category
Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique French Empire Marble-Top and Ormolu Console Table, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the first French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
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Antique 1810s French Console Tables
Antique Pair French Empire Marble Top Console Tables Circa 1840 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French
Category
Antique 1840s Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Dutch Empire Ormolu Mounted Console Table Pander
Zonen 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 1880s Console Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa
Pair Armchairs 19th C
Located in London, GB
in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended
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Antique 1870s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Fine French Empire Period Linen Press
Located in Birmingham, AL
front by master artisans from the Lyon region of France during the First Empire of Napoleon. Two upper
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Antique 1820s French Empire Linen Presses
Materials
Ormolu
First Empire Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Mounted Box with Apollo in His Chariot
Located in Nashville, TN
x 2 inches tall x 3.25 deep (front to back )
France circa 1810
In legend, the ancient Greek deity
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Portrait Miniature Marcasite Pendant
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Empress, Joséphine de Beauharnais ans it derives its name from First French Empire - the period during
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Silver
French Empire Mahogany Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Elegant French First Empire mahogany desk ,
Leather top .
Curved legs , finishing by
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Antique Early 19th Century French First Empire Desks
Materials
Bronze
$12,000
French Empire Mahogany Mantel Clock, circa 1820
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Big Flats, NY
This First Empire French mantel clock signed “Vincenti #270” on works. The dial face features a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Empire Portico Clock, circa 1820
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A classic French First Empire Block protico Clock, circa 1820 with beautifully cast original gilt
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Portrait Engraving of Napoléon Bonaparte as First Consul, after Isabey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Portrait Engraving of Napoléon Bonaparte as First Consul
"Napoleon a Malmaison" after Isabey and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Prints
19th Century French Empire Set of Ormolu or Doré Bronze Arrow Wall Sconces
Located in Haarlem, NL
Antique pair of French First Empire doré bronze wall candlesticks in arrow form.
Decorated with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Companion Pair of Napoleon III Gilded Armchairs
Located in London, GB
name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique French Empire Figural Ormolu and Mahogany Armchair with Ram Heads
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique early 19th century French First Empire upholstered throne chair offers mahogany frame
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Marble Bust or Sculpture of Madame Juliette Recamier, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
the First Empire in France, Madame Recamier was famous for holding her salons and setting the trends
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Antique Early 1900s French Busts
Materials
Marble
Antique Sevres Porcelain King Francois I Riding Horseback Sculpture Centerpiece
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
the way for the expansion of the first French colonial empire.
Please take time to scroll down below
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Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Napoleon
s Expedition to Russia by Count De Segur, 2-Volumes, 1825
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
of France’s First Empire. French General Philippe de Segur’s firsthand account has provided
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Antique 1820s Books
Antique Capodimonte Porcelain 215 Piece Dinner Service Napoleon "Au Roi de Rome"
By Capodimonte
Located in Portland, OR
having the Imperial Coat of Arms of the French First Empire (1804-1815), under Napoleon Bonaparte.
All
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century French Empire Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th century first French Empire style carved and painted decorated fauteuil chair with
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Empire Style Mahogany Center Table
Located in Northwich, GB
the Consulate and the First French Empire periods, although its life span lasted until the late-1820s
Category
Early 20th Century British Empire Revival Center Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Black Marble French Chest of Drawer
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
flourished between 1800 and 1815 during the Consulate and the first French Empire periods, although its life
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of Empire candelabra
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Stockholm, SE
prominent producer of ornamental patinated and gilt-bronze objects and furniture mounts of the First French
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire More Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century White Ironstone Soup Tureen
Located in Antwerp, BE
of the first French Empire in present-day Belgium. It was named after the Battle of Jemappes, fought
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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Soup Tureens
A fine pair of French Empire Revival mahogany
ormolu library chairs.
Located in Darwen, GB
designs from the first French Empire such as original period furniture by master cabinet makers like Jacob
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Armchairs
French First Empire Little Clock
Located in Paris, FR
French first Empire gilt bronze little clock.
Putto with the pilgrim's attribute
Dimensions
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
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