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What influenced French Empire style?
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The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French Empire Salon Set After Jean Francois Bellange
By Bellanger
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
accented by rosettes palmettes and acanthus characterizing most French Empire furniture and Decorative
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$11,250 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
on French Empire furniture. The settee is in good condition but will need reupholstery as the older
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Settees
Materials
Bronze
$2,396 Sale Price
40% Off
Early 19th Century Dutch Oak Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
semainier but with six rather than the usual seven drawers, it is inspired by French Empire furniture with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rare French Empire Chair - From the Collection of Ann & Gordon Getty
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Dated 1810, this chair reflects the grandeur and sophistication of French Empire furniture, known for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Set of Six Directoire Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter who went on to become a leading French Empire Furniture maker in the early
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$14,400 Sale Price / set
28% Off
French Empire Napoleon III Commode, 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Date/Period: 19th century
Dimension: 90cm x 63cm x 120cm
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
