$8,333 / set
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Empire Salon Suite, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)
Located in Leimen, DE
Empire Salon Suite, France 1810 Step back in time to the opulent era of 19th-century France with
Bronze
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. Rare 7-piece salon suite made
Fabric, Mahogany
$48,593 / set
H 39.77 in W 83.86 in D 28.35 in
Empire Period Gilt and Painted Wood Three-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
Empire period gilt and painted wood three-piece salon suite French, c. 1820 Sofa: Height 101cm
Wood
19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite
Located in Forney, TX
salon suite. Born in the 19th century, during the Russian Empire / Imperial Russia period, the suite
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
$33,321 / set
H 42.13 in W 63.78 in D 25.6 in
French Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Mahogany Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
French Empire style gilt-bronze and mahogany five-piece salon suite French, Late 19th Century Sofa
Ormolu
$26,970Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 38.13 in W 65.5 in D 29.25 in
French Empire Revival Style 5 Piece Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Sphinxes Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Empire Revival Style Five Piece Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Figural Salon Suite, in
Bronze
$15,520
H 38.59 in W 49.02 in D 25.2 in
French Empire Style Walnut, Bronze, and Marble Table and Chairs Living Room Set
Located in Barntrup, DE
bronze mounts. Impressive French Empire style eight-piece salon suite made of walnut in the 1920s
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Salon Suite in the Empire Style
Located in Montecito, CA
Exceptional three-piece salon suite in the Empire style in richly toned mahogany; consisting of one
Linen, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 in
Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry Parcel-Gilt Salon Suite, 1870
Located in Napoli, IT
Salon suite comprising: a canapé; a pair of bergere with foliate-inlaid frames and gilt shine arm
Wood
19th century 7 piece French empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century 7-piece french empire mahogany salon suite, circa 1860. Rare 7-piece salon suite
Mahogany
19th Century 7-Piece French Empire Mahogany Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century 7-piece French empire mahogany salon suite, circa 1860. Rare 7-piece salon suite
Mahogany
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. 19th century 7-piece french
Mahogany
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. Rare 7-piece salon suite made
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 38.59 in W 55.52 in D 25.99 in
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Six Piece Salon Suite 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire six piece salon
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Empire Style Three Gilt Bronze Mounted Salon Suite
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Spectacular late 19th century French Empire style handcrafted three piece gilt bronze salon suite
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Framed Empire Style Salon Suite
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century mahogany wood framed empire style three piece salon suite. Settee and two side
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.16 in W 49.61 in D 22.45 in
Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Three-Piece Salon Suite 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous and highly decorative antique French Empire three-piece salon suite, comprising
Ormolu
Sold
H 38.19 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu-Mounted 5-Piece Salon Suite, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
-piece salon suite, comprising a sofa, a pair of fauteuil armchairs and a pair of side chairs, circa 1880
Ormolu
1920s Ten-Piece Mahogany Ormolu Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Ten-piece mahogany salon suite, circa 1920 Suite comprising of a sofa, pair of armchairs, four
Mahogany
Six-Piece Early 20th Century Mahogany Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large salon suite consisting of two sofas and four armchairs, circa 1910. Fine suite very much
Mahogany
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite circa 1920 Very much in the empire taste
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite circa 1920 Very much in the empire taste
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century 13 Piece Mahogany Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large suite of furniture consisting of 1 sofa, 4 armchairs, 6 single chairs and 2 stools circa 1910
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.5 in W 56 in D 21.5 in
Early 20th Century Three-Piece Mahogany Salon Suite Sofa and Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine mahogany three-piece salon suite, circa 1920. Good quality suite with carved elements and
Mahogany
French Empire Style Salon Suite
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French mahogany Empire influenced three piece salon suite
Ormolu
Sold
H 37.8 in W 59.06 in D 23.23 in
Rare Mahogany Empire Revival Salon Suite by François Linke, circa 1910
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare gilt-bronze mounted mahogany Empire Revival salon suite by François Linke. French, circa
Bronze
Sold
H 36.69 in W 20 in D 20 in
Excellent Three-Piece Salon Suite in Empire Taste with Two Side Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most exquisite salon suite comprised of two side chairs with a matched settee, this trio exhibits
Bronze
Sold
H 39.38 in W 65.75 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa & Pair Armchairs 19th C
Located in London, GB
salon suite, comprising a sofa and a pair of fauteuil armchairs, circa 1870 in date. The sofa and
Mahogany
Danish Empire Armchairs and Settee Salon Suite
Located in Garrison, NY
Elegant antique Danish Empire salon suite comprised of upholstered settee and two fauteuil
Mahogany
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 16 in D 1 in
19th C. Spanish Colonial Carved Giltwood Triptych of Virgin Mary & Christ Child
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Spanish Colonial carved giltwood Triptych of Virgin Mary & Christ Child Late 19th century, South America Of exceptional quality, the hinged three panel devotional ic...
Canvas, Giltwood
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Upholstery, Oak
$2,600 / set
H 26.5 in W 12 in D 11.5 in
Pair 19th Century Neoclassica French Patinated & Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) French candelabra in the Roman neoclassical style depicting patinated figures of females in classical robes supporting six candle arms and standing on ...
Marble, Slate, Bronze
Michel Dufet Pair of Modernist Club Chairs
By Michel Dufet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco pair of club chairs by architect/designer Michel Dufet. The bases/feet are mahogany and they have a nickeled bronze apron across the front at the bottom edg...
Mahogany
Charming Garden STONE Sculptures – Set of 4 Cherubs
Located in Madrid, ES
Transform your garden into a serene haven with this enchanting set of four garden stone sculptures, each beautifully representing a cherub. These charming pieces, standing at 100 cm ...
Stone
Modern Cast Bronze Console Table from Costantini, Lychorinda
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Lychorinda Modern Cast Bronze Console Table from Costantini Measurements are 48" W x 20" D x 31.5" H The Lychorinda Console Table balances modern scale and proportion with Art Nou...
Bronze
A Pair of French Mahogany Art Deco Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning pair of early 20th-century chairs, beautifully designed to face or oppose one another, making them a versatile addition to any living space. These elegant piec...
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Gondola Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Gondola chairs by Harvey Probber makes an elegant statement in any setting. Comfortable high back design is accentuated by beautiful upholstery and ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,887
H 34.26 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Upholstered in a Blue Velvet Fabric
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Day Bed Upholstered in a Duck Egg Blue Plush Fabric With A Carved Scroll End Back Rest. Brass Terminating Turned Legs on Original White C...
Brass
$6,900 / set
H 23.75 in W 25.25 in D 6 in
Antique French Patinated & Gold Bronze Cherub Chenets or Andirons, Circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique French gold bronze and patinated bronze chenets / andirons with cherubs, circa 1865-1875.
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Spanish Four Section Entryway
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular set of Antique Renaissance Style Doors originating from Spain circa 1850. Tall and impressive, these doors are certain to become a focal point of any space, instilling ...
Mahogany, Pine, Mirror, Wood
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 42 in D 22 in
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Encinitas, CA
Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...
Walnut
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Late 19th Century Engraving of Greek Graces in Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique frame with a print of dancing Greek graces. The frame is made of wood, with refined carving and graceful curls. The wood is decorated with stucco and gilded with go...
Gold Leaf
$71,260
H 31.11 in W 44.89 in D 29.53 in
Rare German Rococo 18th Century Period Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very unusual and superb Rococo console table from the mid-18th century. On four carved legs with an X-shaped stretcher, overall with scrolls and dolphin-like sea creatures. This ex...
Marble
$4,069Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Chinese Jade Gemstone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Chinese Gemstone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter Offered for sale is a Vintage Chinese Jade and other semi-precious stones Bonsai tree in a gilded planter. The tree ...
Brass, Copper
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