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French Empire Bookends

Pair of French Empire Green Patinated Spinxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire style (19/20th Cent) green patinated bronze winged sphinx figures (bookends
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookends

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Green Patinated Spinxes

Pair of French Empire Green Patinated Spinxes

H 14.5 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Reading Shriner Monkey Sculpture Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
delightful depiction of two monkeys engrossed in the Tales of the Empire books. Crafted in France circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Mid-Century Reading Shriner Monkey Sculpture Bookends
Pair of Mid-Century Reading Shriner Monkey Sculpture Bookends

Pair of Mid-Century Reading Shriner Monkey Sculpture Bookends

H 7.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
Napoleon III Pair of Marble Cassolettes Sanguine and Verde Alpi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
produced in France between 1870 and 1880 in the Napoleon III style or late Empire. Measures D.cm.12, H.cm
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookends

Materials

Marble

Napoleon III Pair of Marble Cassolettes Sanguine and Verde Alpi
Napoleon III Pair of Marble Cassolettes Sanguine and Verde Alpi

Napoleon III Pair of Marble Cassolettes Sanguine and Verde Alpi

H 6.7 in Dm 4.73 in
Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated wood, giltwood, and
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts
Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts

Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts

H 14.75 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
French Empire Style Mahogany Armoire
Located in Nashville, TN
and one stationary shelf. Bookend matched mahogany veneer.
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20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Mahogany Armoire
French Empire Style Mahogany Armoire

French Empire Style Mahogany Armoire

H 74 in W 79 in D 20.5 in
19th Century, Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures Sphinxe
Located in IT
19th century, Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures Sphinxes This pair of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures Sphinxe
19th Century, Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures Sphinxe

19th Century, Pair of French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculptures Sphinxe

H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center
Located in Madrid, ES
An Original 19th Century Empire bronze chandelier. The piece is beautifully suspended from a
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Antique 1860s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center
19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center

19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center

H 36.23 in Dm 31.5 in
19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stately French Empire chandelier is made of bronze and dates back to the 19th century. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center
19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center

19th Century Empire Bronze Chandelier with Palmetto Crown and Flame Center

H 29 in Dm 18 in

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Pair French Marble Urns Amphora Cassolettes Empire 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Screen with Trompe L’œil

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H 82.29 in W 118.12 in D 1.97 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
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H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè
By Francesco Bolgié
Located in IT
18th century Italian neoclassical carved, lacquered and gilded wood dresser attributed to Francesco Bolgiè (1752?-1834). The fine and elegant commode is made of finely carved, lac...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè

H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in
African Ceramic Monkey Urn by Ardmore
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Ardmore Ceramics Hand-Painted Ceramic Urn, a stunning piece of art that seamlessly blends craftsmanship and creativity. This magnificent urn, standing at an impressiv...
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African Ceramic Monkey Urn by Ardmore
African Ceramic Monkey Urn by Ardmore

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H 40 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
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Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure

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H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
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Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
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H 20.08 in Dm 12.6 in
Reclaimed English Stained Glass Windows
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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Reclaimed English Stained Glass Windows
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H 68.9 in W 54.34 in D 0.4 in
Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Located in Forney, TX
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Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

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Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
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H 86 in W 33 in D 33 in
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Handmade Little Vase in White Carrara Marble

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H 3.94 in Dm 3.75 in
Antique 18th Century Map of the Province of Pensilvania 'Pennsylvania State'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique 18th Century British American Colonial Maps

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Antique 18th Century Map of the Province of Pensilvania 'Pennsylvania State'
Antique 18th Century Map of the Province of Pensilvania 'Pennsylvania State'

Antique 18th Century Map of the Province of Pensilvania 'Pennsylvania State'

H 10.25 in W 13.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière, 19th Century
Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière, 19th Century

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière, 19th Century

H 13.39 in W 20.48 in D 5.52 in
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
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19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock

H 51 in W 18.5 in D 7 in
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Constantin I and II Set of Two Candleholders in Oak, Black Oak and Brass
Constantin I and II Set of Two Candleholders in Oak, Black Oak and Brass

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H 8.67 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

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Pair of Rare Empire style Doorstops or bookends
Located in London, GB
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Pair of Rare Empire style Doorstops or bookends
Pair of Rare Empire style Doorstops or bookends

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Set of Four French Bronze Dore Sphinxes, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
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Set of Four French Bronze Dore Sphinxes, 19th Century
Set of Four French Bronze Dore Sphinxes, 19th Century

Set of Four French Bronze Dore Sphinxes, 19th Century

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19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair
19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair

19th Century John Hubley Cast Iron Pekinese Dog Bookends / Door Stops, a Pair

H 5.25 in W 2 in D 6 in
Stone Bookends Hide & Seek Cherubs by Revival Art Company, 20th Century
By Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Bookends

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Stone

Stone Bookends Hide & Seek Cherubs by Revival Art Company, 20th Century
Stone Bookends Hide & Seek Cherubs by Revival Art Company, 20th Century

Stone Bookends Hide & Seek Cherubs by Revival Art Company, 20th Century

H 6.63 in W 4.13 in D 3.63 in
Napoleon III Pair of French Cassolettes with Siena Yellow and Portoro Marbles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
a clock or a pendulum clock (we also suggest the bookend function); were very often made of precious
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookends

Materials

Marble

Napoleon III Pair of French Cassolettes with Siena Yellow and Portoro Marbles
Napoleon III Pair of French Cassolettes with Siena Yellow and Portoro Marbles

Napoleon III Pair of French Cassolettes with Siena Yellow and Portoro Marbles

H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Napoleon III Style Pair of "Cassolettes" in Absolute Black Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
"cassolettes" style Napoleon III or late Empire black marble, the most striking feature of these objects is the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookends

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Marble

Napoleon III Style Pair of "Cassolettes" in Absolute Black Marble
Napoleon III Style Pair of "Cassolettes" in Absolute Black Marble

Napoleon III Style Pair of "Cassolettes" in Absolute Black Marble

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H 7.88 in Dm 6.3 in
Pair Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Porto Marble Egyptian Figures Bookends
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Figurative Sculptures

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Pair Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Porto Marble Egyptian Figures Bookends
Pair Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Porto Marble Egyptian Figures Bookends

Pair Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Porto Marble Egyptian Figures Bookends

H 6 in W 5 in D 375 in
19th Century French Bronze Gild Mantle Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French 19th century mantel clock and side statue features a marble base and bronze accents
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Antique 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Gild Mantle Clock
19th Century French Bronze Gild Mantle Clock

19th Century French Bronze Gild Mantle Clock

H 4 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
2 Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Champleve Enamel Trophy Urn Vases
Located in Dayton, OH
"Two antique French neoclassical trophy urn shaped garnitures, bookends, or mantel urns with bands
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Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Urns

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2 Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Champleve Enamel Trophy Urn Vases
2 Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Champleve Enamel Trophy Urn Vases

2 Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Champleve Enamel Trophy Urn Vases

H 8.5 in W 4.125 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Italian Marble Cassolettes Verde Alpi and Rosalia Napoleon III Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
mantel in pairs or one on each side next to a clock or a pendulum clock (we also suggest the bookend
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian Marble Cassolettes Verde Alpi and Rosalia Napoleon III Style
Pair of Italian Marble Cassolettes Verde Alpi and Rosalia Napoleon III Style

Pair of Italian Marble Cassolettes Verde Alpi and Rosalia Napoleon III Style

H 7.09 in Dm 5.52 in
French Pair of Gilt Bronze Bookends
Located in Charleston, SC
Finely molded and cast bronze rearing horses with a gold patina on a red velvet covered wooden support.
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Early 20th Century French Empire Sculptures

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Bronze

French Pair of Gilt Bronze Bookends
French Pair of Gilt Bronze Bookends

French Pair of Gilt Bronze Bookends

H 13 in W 12.75 in D 3.75 in
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  • What influenced French Empire style?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.