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A French Empire Gilt-tooled Morocco Leather Box
A French Empire Gilt-tooled Morocco Leather Box

A French Empire Gilt-tooled Morocco Leather Box

Located in Roma, IT

A French Empire Gilt-tooled Morocco Leather Box This wonderful rectangular box is decorated overall with sets of lace pattern friezes.


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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Bronze and Faceted Crystal Box, Empire, circa 1820
French Bronze and Faceted Crystal Box, Empire, circa 1820

French Bronze and Faceted Crystal Box, Empire, circa 1820

Located in New York, NY

French bronze and faceted crystal box, Empire, circa 1820.

Category

Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III
Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III

Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III

Located in North Miami, FL

Antique French dore bronze 2nd Empire stamps box, Napoleon III Era, circa 1850s.

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century
French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century An exquisite circular box in partially gilt brass, richly adorned with finely cast and chased ornamen...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box
Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box

Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box

By Jean-Pierre Feuillet

Located in New York, NY

An Important and very rare Empire period Paris porcelain ormolu-mounted Empire rectangular shaped two-handled casket decorated and assembled by Feuillet or Sèvres Porcelain manufactu...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

Located in London, GB

A French late 19th century Empire style crystal box with classical gilt bronze mounts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box
Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box

Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A refined French Empire style gilt brass and cut crystal casket, dating from the 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample
19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

Located in Dallas, TX

Charming French late 19th century Empire style salesman sample. Makes a fine accessory.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century

Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The circular lidded box depicting a woman reclining on a Recamier playing the harp. The underside with a star surrounded by banding with stippling decoration.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Wonderful Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Porcelain Oval Jewelry Box Chest
Wonderful Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Porcelain Oval Jewelry Box Chest

Wonderful Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Porcelain Oval Jewelry Box Chest

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal / Glass With Unusual Porcelain Plaque Medallion Oval Jewelry Box Chest

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20th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with bronze appliquès and paw feet.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Boxes

Materials

Wood

Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Glass Bronze Baccarat Jar Casket Jewelry Box
Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Glass Bronze Baccarat Jar Casket Jewelry Box

Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Glass Bronze Baccarat Jar Casket Jewelry Box

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French Empire Ormolu Mounted Glass And Bronze Baccarat Style Lidded Jar / Casket / Jewelry Box, Glass Has Damage To One Corner

Category

20th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860
Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860

Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860

Located in Münster, DE

Large casket, rosewood solid and veneered, France circa 1860/70, brass handle embedded in the lid, brass inlays, nice division inside (originally for tokens and cards), restored cond...

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Antique 1860s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of French antique etched and faceted cut crystal lidded boxes with ormolu mounts, c. early 20th century. Gorgeous gilt bronze mounted boxes with intricately etched crystal of f...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Tribute Box to Napoleon Bonaparte
19th Century Tribute Box to Napoleon Bonaparte

19th Century Tribute Box to Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A very beautiful rectangular box made of fine porcelain, decorated in the imperial style of the First Empire. The decoration, dominated by green and gold tones, illustrates the refin...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Two white Opaline Glass Flower Vases Italy 20th Century
Pair of Two white Opaline Glass Flower Vases Italy 20th Century

Pair of Two white Opaline Glass Flower Vases Italy 20th Century

By French Opaline

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of Vases made of opal glass made by Opalina Fiorentina, Italy. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohem...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent
Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

By French Opaline

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of Vases made of opal glass all with Bronze Mounts. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They we...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Jewelry Box in Leather with Diamond Pattern
19th Century Jewelry Box in Leather with Diamond Pattern

19th Century Jewelry Box in Leather with Diamond Pattern

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Rectangular Leather Jewelry Box on small brass balls with diamond pattern.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior

19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior

Located in North Miami, FL

19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown Material: bronze, velvet, enamel, metal, copper Technique: gilt, cloisonné, champlev...

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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper

French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce
French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce

French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce

Located in Kastrup, DK

A French Empire tabatière, exquisitely crafted from boxwood. The lid is adorned with an erotic enamel plaque, elegantly framed by a gilded bronze band, while the underside features a...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks

Located in New Orleans, LA

This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Square shaped Dore Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box, by Baccarat
Square shaped Dore Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box, by Baccarat

Square shaped Dore Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box, by Baccarat

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Square Shaped Dore Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box, by Baccarat A cut crystal jewelry box formed with a square profile and stepped architectural outline. The body is construc...

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Antique 1830s French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Place Vendome, French, Early 19th Century
Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Place Vendome, French, Early 19th Century

Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Place Vendome, French, Early 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The circular box depicting Place Vendome with quote on bottom 'COLON DE LA PLACE VENDOME.' The interior with collectors label 'EVAN THOMAS COLLECTION 408.’

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

1st Empire Watch Holder In Gilded Wood With Gold Leaf
1st Empire Watch Holder In Gilded Wood With Gold Leaf

1st Empire Watch Holder In Gilded Wood With Gold Leaf

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover an exceptional collector's item: this gold-leafed wooden timepiece holder, a true treasure dating back to the 1st Empire. Combining elegance and history, it stands out for i...

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Antique 17th Century French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Antique Empire Snuffbox Sun Emblem Amitié Gift of Friendship Glass Beadwork Horn
Antique Empire Snuffbox Sun Emblem Amitié Gift of Friendship Glass Beadwork Horn

Antique Empire Snuffbox Sun Emblem Amitié Gift of Friendship Glass Beadwork Horn

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This delicate snuffbox has been made out of pressed horn and is covered entirely in blue and white glass beads threaded on cotton string. The lid is decorated with a sun emblem, a lo...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Antique Empire Paris Amor Love Quiver Arrow Wreath Torch Doves Bronze Inkstand
Antique Empire Paris Amor Love Quiver Arrow Wreath Torch Doves Bronze Inkstand

Antique Empire Paris Amor Love Quiver Arrow Wreath Torch Doves Bronze Inkstand

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Excepional patinated bronze inkstand in the shape of a cascet on a pedestal with a drawer. It has exquisitely cast ormolu applications depicting lovers symbolic within a wreth, i.e. ...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Bronze

Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.
Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.

Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.

Located in Paris, FR

Oval snuff box in brown tortoiseshell, entirely lined with gold. The hinged lid is decorated with a floral medallion in several different gold tones. The gold framework is intricatel...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle in Paris of 30th March 1814
Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle in Paris of 30th March 1814

Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle in Paris of 30th March 1814

Located in Bilzen, BE

Combat of March 30, 1814. On the heights of Saint Chaumont where an Artillery post served by students of the École Polytechnique fought fiercely and was saved from death by General S...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Elegant Miniature Vanity in Mahogany – Paris, Mid-19th Century
Elegant Miniature Vanity in Mahogany – Paris, Mid-19th Century

Elegant Miniature Vanity in Mahogany – Paris, Mid-19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Miniature Vanity in Mahogany – Paris, Mid-19th Century An exquisite late Empire miniature piece, crafted in central Paris around 1850. Made of fine mahogany (Swietenia maho...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century
Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The pair of jars with covers with old repairs and chips.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Faience

Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder
Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder

Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder

By Saint Louis

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Saint Louis Crystal Empire style Nelly pattern etched tumbler glass. The etched glass features what appears to be some fern leaves forming multiples stars. Its upper border...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Egg Box in Lacquered Sheet Metal with Chinese Decor, French Work, 19th Century
Egg Box in Lacquered Sheet Metal with Chinese Decor, French Work, 19th Century

Egg Box in Lacquered Sheet Metal with Chinese Decor, French Work, 19th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This beautiful and rare Egg box is made of lacquered sheet metal with Chinese decor. This is a French work. Executive period - 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Serving Pieces

Materials

Sheet Metal

Antique 19th Century Meissen Egg Floral Gilt Trinket Box, France, 1875, Cobalt
Antique 19th Century Meissen Egg Floral Gilt Trinket Box, France, 1875, Cobalt

Antique 19th Century Meissen Egg Floral Gilt Trinket Box, France, 1875, Cobalt

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Egg-shaped box, Meissen (Germany) dated to 1875 based on its mark, with gilding, cobalt blue accents and tremendous floral design.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form of a daisy and opens in three parts revealing accessories. The lower part is remova...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet
Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet

Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Discover the beauty of this elegant Damascus jewelry box, featuring intricate marquetry and a luxurious red velvet interior. This rectangular, flat box is ideal for storing jewelry, ...

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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Velvet, Wood

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on the lids outside and a hidden erotic motive on the inside of the lid.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood, Paper

French Empire Gilt Bronze Box
French Empire Gilt Bronze Box

French Empire Gilt Bronze Box

Located in Natchez, MS

French Empire gilt bronze box with tooled leather interior.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Empire Box In Mahogany
Empire Box In Mahogany

Empire Box In Mahogany

Unavailable|$1,650

Empire Box In Mahogany

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique 19th Century French Regency Boxes

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Miniature Chest
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Miniature Chest

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Miniature Chest

Located in London, GB

A rare French Empire style miniature chest, made from mahogany with gilt bronze mounts. The top and sides decorated with cherub and classical maiden mounts. The three drawers with wr...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Dore Bronze Enamel Casket
Antique French Empire Dore Bronze Enamel Casket

Antique French Empire Dore Bronze Enamel Casket

By Baccarat

Located in Canterbury, GB

Antique Crystal Casket Exquisite Antique French Empire Crystal Casket The thick heavy finest quality crystal encased in beautiful Dore Bronze (Ormolu ) mounts The lid decorated with...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

19th C. French Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Glass Jewelry Box
19th C. French Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Glass Jewelry Box

19th C. French Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Glass Jewelry Box

Located in Pasadena, CA

19th C. French Ormolu mounted white opaline glass jewelry box. Measures: 7" X 3-1/8"X 4" Opaline glass was produced throughout nearly the entirety of the 19th century, though i...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Turtle Jewel Box
Turtle Jewel Box

Turtle Jewel Box

Unavailable|$650

Turtle Jewel Box

Located in Berlin, DE

antique glass turtle with carapace cover in original size to keep jewels

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Early 20th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Engraved Gold Box
19th Century French Engraved Gold Box

19th Century French Engraved Gold Box

Located in SEVILLA, ES

18 karat yellow gold case with excellent engraving work. It has a French punch (eagle head) and an illegible signature.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790

Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790

Located in Goettingen, DE

Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790 Rare snuffbox made of tortoiseshell with fine gold piqué decor on all sides. On the lid, a central medall...

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Antique 1790s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic
Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic

Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic

Located in San Marcos, CA

So rare to find, and with marks dating this one squarely to the Napoleon era, French control mark is the rooster, or cock mark for 1798-1809, Paris. We've shown the diamond-shaped to...

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French Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Rare Citrine and Vermeil Perfume Bottle Made in Paris, circa 1810
Antique Rare Citrine and Vermeil Perfume Bottle Made in Paris, circa 1810

Antique Rare Citrine and Vermeil Perfume Bottle Made in Paris, circa 1810

By Pierre-Noël Blaquière

Located in Paris, FR

A very unusual, rare and enormous citrine carved as a perfume bottle. Heart shaped body totally carved in citrine bordered by a vermeil rim decorated with acanthus. Covered with a ov...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Vermeil

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups and Tray, Box, Empire
Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups and Tray, Box, Empire

Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups and Tray, Box, Empire

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

A rare French sterling silver liquor set seven-pieces, it's a production of sterling silver luxury, all pieces have the fabulous Napoleon, Empire styling with palmettes pattern.

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Antique 1880s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups, Original Tray and Box Empire
French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups, Original Tray and Box Empire

French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Cups, Original Tray and Box Empire

By Gaston Bardies 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

A rare French sterling silver liquor set 13 pieces, its a production of sterling silver luxury, all pieces at the fabulous Empire pattern with palmettes and laurel wreaths.

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Antique 1890s French Empire Barware

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

French Second Empire Cigar Box in Rosewood Veneer and Miniature
French Second Empire Cigar Box in Rosewood Veneer and Miniature

French Second Empire Cigar Box in Rosewood Veneer and Miniature

Located in Paris, FR

A French Napoleon III cigar box in rosewood veneer with geometric figures playing with different shades of wood. The rectangular shaped casket is based on four scroll feet, with an i...

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20th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century  Porcelain Dresser Box
19th Century  Porcelain Dresser Box

19th Century Porcelain Dresser Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Natchez, MS

19th century, French porcelain box with gilt bronze mounts. Box is in an eye shaped and has hand-painted grisaille scenes on top and front and back. Some slight wearing on the gilt ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set Box Palmette
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set Box Palmette

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set Box Palmette

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Exceptional French sterling silver 18-karat gold ice cream spoons set 12 pieces Empire style, with vermeil bowls.

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Antique 1880s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Deflon French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Set of 14-Piece, Original Box
Deflon French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Set of 14-Piece, Original Box

Deflon French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Liquor Set of 14-Piece, Original Box

By Albert Deflon

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Head of Minerve 1st titre on the liquor cups and on the decanters for 950/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover sterling silver is a ...

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Antique 1890s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold

Lapparra Masterpiece French Sterling Silver 4 Salt Cellars, Original Box, Empire
Lapparra Masterpiece French Sterling Silver 4 Salt Cellars, Original Box, Empire

Lapparra Masterpiece French Sterling Silver 4 Salt Cellars, Original Box, Empire

By Lapparra - Gabriel

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

He was one of the principal painters of the First Empire and the Restoration. Court painter under Napoleon, then first painter to Louis XVIII and Charles X, Gerard enjoyed a great re...

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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French Empire Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French empire boxes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, all French empire boxes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of French empire boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. French empire boxes made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Baccarat, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres and Meissen Porcelain each produced beautiful French empire boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are French Empire Boxes?

Prices for French empire boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French empire boxes begin at $400 and can go as high as $88,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.

A Close Look at Empire Furniture

From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Questions About French Empire Boxes
  • 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.