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French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box, Swan, Lion
French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box, Swan, Lion

French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Four Salt Cellars, Spoons, Box, Swan, Lion

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the set. Head of Minerve first titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil guarantee. The quality of the...

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Antique 1890s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold 4 Salt Cellars, Spoons Box Empire
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold 4 Salt Cellars, Spoons Box Empire

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold 4 Salt Cellars, Spoons Box Empire

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Fabulous antique 19th century French sterling silver salt cellars 4-piece with his original spoons.

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Antique 1880s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique French Empire Style White Opaline Hinged Box
Antique French Empire Style White Opaline Hinged Box

Antique French Empire Style White Opaline Hinged Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

French, 19th century. A good quality antique empire style white opaline box with silvered collar, hinged lid and a locking mechanism.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

1880s French Empire Brass Box
1880s French Empire Brass Box

1880s French Empire Brass Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1880s French Empire brass and wood box.

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Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exquisite French Empire Bronze Ormolu Mounted Crystal Box
Exquisite French Empire Bronze Ormolu Mounted Crystal Box

Exquisite French Empire Bronze Ormolu Mounted Crystal Box

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous box features an ormolu frame with a stylized shell pull with lions feet and relief detailing throughout . The inset beveled crystal panels feature a stylized flora and ...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Boxes

French Empire Rock Crystal and Ormolu Box
French Empire Rock Crystal and Ormolu Box

French Empire Rock Crystal and Ormolu Box

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire decorative jewelry box in rock crystal and ormolu, made in France during the early 19th century.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Gold Box, Empire Period
Gold Box, Empire Period

Gold Box, Empire Period

Located in Paris, FR

This snuff box presents remarkable plays of light and is characteristic of the Empire style with its elegance and the quality of its craftsmanship.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

French Empire Miniature Commode
French Empire Miniature Commode

French Empire Miniature Commode

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine French Empire mahogany three-drawer miniature commode with brass oval pulls, sphinx head capitals and carved gilt paw feet.

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Antique 1820s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Small Pink Opaline Box with Empire Motifs
Small Pink Opaline Box with Empire Motifs

Small Pink Opaline Box with Empire Motifs

By Baccarat

Located in Paris, FR

Small, pink opaline box with white enamel decorations of palmettes, small dots, and floral motifs. Thin, gold bands and embellishments accent the lid and body of the box. The box imi...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Empire Gilt Bronze-Mounted Opaline Glass Box
Empire Gilt Bronze-Mounted Opaline Glass Box

Empire Gilt Bronze-Mounted Opaline Glass Box

Located in Stockholm, SE

An Empire gilt bronze-mounted opaline glass box, early 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Second Empire Tooled Leather Jewelry Box
French Second Empire Tooled Leather Jewelry Box

French Second Empire Tooled Leather Jewelry Box

Located in Austin, TX

Tooled lambskin leather box, drawers and gilded detail, with silk lining.

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Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Silk

1900s French Leather Book Stack Tantalum Liquor / Drinks Box, neo empire style
1900s French Leather Book Stack Tantalum Liquor / Drinks Box, neo empire style

1900s French Leather Book Stack Tantalum Liquor / Drinks Box, neo empire style

Located in Paris, FR

Superb rare Neo-Empire style piece: a stack of tantalus-designed leather books with hidden shot glasses and decanters. Made in France. This magnificent tantalus dates from the early...

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Silver Plated Boxes in Empire Style
Pair of Silver Plated Boxes in Empire Style

Pair of Silver Plated Boxes in Empire Style

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of silver plated boxes in Empire style, probably made in the late 19th century och early 20th century. Perfect for cufflinks or jewellery. Nice quality. Wear consistent wit...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

American Empire Silver Box
American Empire Silver Box

American Empire Silver Box

Located in Austin, TX

This beautiful French polished wild cherrywood lined with antique Fortuny printed silk is the most unique jewelry box. The top drawer lifts open; sliding the bottom drawer open pulls...

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Antique 19th Century American Boxes

Materials

Cherry, Silk

Antique French Empire Bronze & Champleve Enameled Dresser Box, Signed, C 1890
Antique French Empire Bronze & Champleve Enameled Dresser Box, Signed, C 1890

Antique French Empire Bronze & Champleve Enameled Dresser Box, Signed, C 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Empire dresser box offers bronze box with top having beveled glass viewing panel with beaded trim, box with Champleve enamel reserves of Moorish design, raised on a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Empire Inlaid Jewelry Box, France, mid XIX cent.
Antique Empire Inlaid Jewelry Box, France, mid XIX cent.

Antique Empire Inlaid Jewelry Box, France, mid XIX cent.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique jewelry box in Empire style Made of walnut wood with inlaid Roman casket vase motif Inside of the box have been renewed in our workshop with black velvet material jewelry c...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Boxes and Cases

Wonderful French Empire Doré Bronze Opaline Neoclassical Oval Casket Ormolu Box
Wonderful French Empire Doré Bronze Opaline Neoclassical Oval Casket Ormolu Box

Wonderful French Empire Doré Bronze Opaline Neoclassical Oval Casket Ormolu Box

Located in Roslyn, NY

A very fine and wonderful French empire gilt doré bronze and white opaline neoclassical oval ormolu casket with raised paw feet Regency box.

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode
19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 19th century French Empire miniature sample commode made of solid walnut with three dovetailed drawers, turned columns and a top that is faux painted to look like veined bla...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box
French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box

French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

French circa 1870 bronze brass mounted letters box.

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Antique 1870s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Napoleon III Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Jewelry Box Chest
Wonderful Napoleon III Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Jewelry Box Chest

Wonderful Napoleon III Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Jewelry Box Chest

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Napoleon III / Regency / Empire Style Ormolu Bronze & Crystal Jewelry Box / Chest / Casket

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20th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Oval Gold Snuff Box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820
French Empire Oval Gold Snuff Box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820

French Empire Oval Gold Snuff Box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A French Empire oval gold snuff box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820.

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

Materials

Gold

Large Antique Empire style  Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Dresser Casket / Box
Large Antique Empire style  Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Dresser Casket / Box

Large Antique Empire style Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Dresser Casket / Box

Located in New York, NY

Very large antique cut crystal dresser casket box with gilt metal mounts. 9 3/4 by 4 3/4 by 5 1/2 inches.

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Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Oval Gold Snuff Box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820
French Empire Oval Gold Snuff Box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820

French Empire Oval Gold Snuff Box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French Empire oval gold snuff box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

French Empire Oval Gold Snuff Box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820
French Empire Oval Gold Snuff Box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820

French Empire Oval Gold Snuff Box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French Empire oval gold snuff box by H.A. Adam, Paris, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Antique 20th Century French Empire Style Silver and Enamel Casket, circa 1900
Antique 20th Century French Empire Style Silver and Enamel Casket, circa 1900

Antique 20th Century French Empire Style Silver and Enamel Casket, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century French solid silver and enamel casket, rectangular shaped with engine-turned decoration to the sides, the hinged cover is beautifully part guilloche enamelled an...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique French Napoleon III Mounted Kingswood and Ormolu Traveling Box
Antique French Napoleon III Mounted Kingswood and Ormolu Traveling Box

Antique French Napoleon III Mounted Kingswood and Ormolu Traveling Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This box was made by Alphonse Giroux (d.1848), ebeniste (cabinetmaker) to the French royal family.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Napolionic  Sevres Style Porcelain Dresser Box / Jewelry Casket
Antique French Napolionic  Sevres Style Porcelain Dresser Box / Jewelry Casket

Antique French Napolionic Sevres Style Porcelain Dresser Box / Jewelry Casket

Located in New York, NY

Large antique (late 19th to early 20th century) oval porcelain jewelry casket with bronze mounts, raised gilt decorations and painted pastoral scenes on the sides and lid depicting N...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Box with Miniature in Gouache
19th Century Box with Miniature in Gouache

19th Century Box with Miniature in Gouache

Located in Paris, FR

 Casket in light wood box with a miniature on its lid. This gouache presents the flight of the a hot air balloon "Montgolfière" to the castle of Versailles in 1783. An assembly of pe...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Opaline Box with White Enamel Decoration
19th Century Opaline Box with White Enamel Decoration

19th Century Opaline Box with White Enamel Decoration

By Baccarat

Located in Paris, FR

Rectangular box in pink opaline embellished with white enamel palmettes, small dots, and floral motifs, as well as delicate gold accents and bands. The intricate enamel work and the ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

19th Century Stamp Box with Miniature in Gouache
19th Century Stamp Box with Miniature in Gouache

19th Century Stamp Box with Miniature in Gouache

Located in Paris, FR

Small casket in light wood used for holding stamps. A miniature painted in gouache decorates the lid, showing a dramatic scene where the basket of a hot air balloon is separating fro...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Glove Box, Late 19th/Early 20th Century -1Y01
Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Glove Box, Late 19th/Early 20th Century -1Y01

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Glove Box, Late 19th/Early 20th Century -1Y01

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique Black Forest Glove Box Step back in time with this exquisite antique black forest glove box from the late 19th/early 20th century. This handcrafted piece showcases the intri...

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pietre Dure And Doré Bronze Box By Tahan
Pietre Dure And Doré Bronze Box By Tahan

Pietre Dure And Doré Bronze Box By Tahan

By Jean-Pierre Tahan

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the esteemed cabinetmaker to Napoléon III, this jewelry box is a remarkable example of 19th-century European artistry. The box, shaped in doré...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Stone, Bronze

18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770
18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770

18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French 18-karat gold mounted carnet-de-bal, of slightly tapering rectangular form, each side gold painted with mythological figural scenes and the words D'amitie...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770
Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770

Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French 18-karat gold mounted carnet-de-bal, of slightly tapering rectangular form, each side gold painted with mythological figural scenes and the words D'amitie...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted, Miniature Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1800
Antique French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted, Miniature Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1800

Antique French 18-Karat Gold-Mounted, Miniature Enamel Snuff Box, circa 1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 19th century French large 18-karat gold-mounted, hand painted enamel miniature snuff box, round shaped and slightly concave for easy access, with a stylized floral boar...

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

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Set of Six 19th Century French Framed Bronze Monarch Medals
Set of Six 19th Century French Framed Bronze Monarch Medals

Set of Six 19th Century French Framed Bronze Monarch Medals

Located in Queens, NY

Dating to the second quarter of the 19th century, a set of six Empire framed bronze medals depicting French monarchs.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Shadow Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Gold Snuff Box Restauration Period
Gold Snuff Box Restauration Period

Gold Snuff Box Restauration Period

Located in Paris, FR

Rectangular box with rounded corners. The hinged lid as well as the bottom are embellished with an intricate geometric pattern framed with rinceaux motifs on a matte gold background....

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Antique 1820s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Gold pills box, Early 19th century
Gold pills box, Early 19th century

Gold pills box, Early 19th century

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional rectangular box or snuff box in four-tone gold. The hinged lid in fine relief has an astonishing composition: the central panel in amati gold is decorated with symmetrica...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Early 19th Century Curved Snuff Box
Early 19th Century Curved Snuff Box

Early 19th Century Curved Snuff Box

Located in Paris, FR

A rectangular snuff box with rounded corners. The box is lightly curved, allowing it to fit comfortably into a pocket. The box is entirely covered with intricately sculpted geometric...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Crystal and bronze chest
Crystal and bronze chest

Crystal and bronze chest

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Crystal and bronze chest Empire style chest Crystal and gilded bronze materials Origin France Circa 1920 Excellent condition The Empire style (in French: style Empire) is a dominant ...

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Place Vendome, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The round snuff box with accompanying hand written note dated 1832. Inscribed "Colonne de le Place Vendome."

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

Materials

Wood

Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle of 30th March
Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle of 30th March

Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle of 30th March

Located in Spencertown, NY

Pressed wood snuff box. Inscribed: "compat du 30 mars sur la putte chaumont."  

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

Materials

Wood

Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Napoleon in His Last Moments, Early 19th Century
Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Napoleon in His Last Moments, Early 19th Century

Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Napoleon in His Last Moments, Early 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The scene depicts Napoleon dying with his aides tearful by his side. Inscribed: "Derniers Moments De Napoleon".

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

Materials

Wood

Petite French Empire Period Planter Box
Petite French Empire Period Planter Box

Petite French Empire Period Planter Box

Located in Doylestown, PA

An unusual small planter box in walnut from the French Empire Period, circa 1810, with brass lion mask handles on 2 sides and brass caps on the top of each corner.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Home Accents

Materials

Walnut

Rectangular, Gold Vinaigrette, Early 19th Century
Rectangular, Gold Vinaigrette, Early 19th Century

Rectangular, Gold Vinaigrette, Early 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Rectangular, gold vinaigrette with a hinged lid is organized around a central pattern of stylized flower. A geometric frieze frames the composition. The bate is decorated with frieze...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Early 19th Century Vinaigrette in Gold and Mother of Pearl
Early 19th Century Vinaigrette in Gold and Mother of Pearl

Early 19th Century Vinaigrette in Gold and Mother of Pearl

Located in Paris, FR

Rectangular vinaigrette in gold and mother of pearl. The hinged lid is decorated with a monogram E.L and finely chiseled. The inside of the vinaigrette is the interior is entirely li...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

Pearl, Gold

19th Century French Empire Style Baby Cradle / Planter Box
19th Century French Empire Style Baby Cradle / Planter Box

19th Century French Empire Style Baby Cradle / Planter Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Empire style baby cradle that has been converted to a planter with a newer removable zinc trough. The stand is sturdy and the cradle rocks, but the bottom plank...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcase with Safe-Deposit-Box, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcase with Safe-Deposit-Box, Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcase with Safe-Deposit-Box, Mahogany

Located in Greven, DE

Empire bookcase with safe deposit box France Mahogany Empire around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 227 x 154 x 49 cm Description: Impressive Empire centrepiece with neatly laid Cuban...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Sèvres Ceramic Gilded Bronze Box Paul Milet, France
Sèvres Ceramic Gilded Bronze Box Paul Milet, France

Sèvres Ceramic Gilded Bronze Box Paul Milet, France

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We can say that our box was made in France between 1890 and 1910. Measures: D cm. 15, H cm. 5.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Large French Dimond Cut-Glass Hinged Table Box
Large French Dimond Cut-Glass Hinged Table Box

Large French Dimond Cut-Glass Hinged Table Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Lavish diamond cut glass polished brass table box, nicely detailed brass mounting with starburst cut design on bottom. Lid is attached to base with hinge.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Glass

Materials

Brass

Vintage 20th-Century Elegant Sommer Cigar Box with Cutter & Small Box - 2Y152
Vintage 20th-Century Elegant Sommer Cigar Box with Cutter & Small Box - 2Y152

Vintage 20th-Century Elegant Sommer Cigar Box with Cutter & Small Box - 2Y152

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage 20th-century Sommer cigar box comes complete with a cigar cutter and a small additional box. The box is in good overall condition, with some minor paint loss and a stain...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y201
Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y201

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y201

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare militaria piece features a vintage film titled "Les Bruits du Champ de Bataille" from the "Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées" (ECPA), complete wi...

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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Protection Individuelle - 2Y205
Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Protection Individuelle - 2Y205

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Protection Individuelle - 2Y205

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare militaria collectible features an old military film housed in its original metal box from the Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées (ECPA). The film,...

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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y200
Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y200

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y200

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare piece of militaria includes a vintage film from the "Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées" (ECPA) along with its original metal box. A valuable coll...

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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Wooden Money Box with Intricate Carved Details -1Y48
Antique Wooden Money Box with Intricate Carved Details -1Y48

Antique Wooden Money Box with Intricate Carved Details -1Y48

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This captivating antique wooden money box with intricate carved details adds a touch of rustic charm and vintage appeal to any home décor. The intricate carvings on the lid and the w...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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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.