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Beautiful Hand-Carved Bas-Relief Storage or Jewelry Box - 2Y51
Beautiful Hand-Carved Bas-Relief Storage or Jewelry Box - 2Y51

Beautiful Hand-Carved Bas-Relief Storage or Jewelry Box - 2Y51

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite storage or jewelry box features hand-carved bas-relief detailing, showcasing expert craftsmanship. With its generous size and elegant design, this piece is perfect for...

Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Round Brass and Enameled Ceramic Box - 1Y111
Antique Round Brass and Enameled Ceramic Box - 1Y111

Antique Round Brass and Enameled Ceramic Box - 1Y111

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This antique round box, crafted from brass, is adorned with blue enameled ceramic cabochons. Dating back to the early 20th century, this charming piece showcases fine craftsmanship a...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Énergie Nouvelle" (Program No. 8287) - 2Y203
Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Énergie Nouvelle" (Program No. 8287) - 2Y203

Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Énergie Nouvelle" (Program No. 8287) - 2Y203

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Discover this rare militaria piece featuring the vintage film "Énergie Nouvelle" from the "Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées" (ECPA). This collectible incl...

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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Les Véhicules Blindés - 2Y208
Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Les Véhicules Blindés - 2Y208

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Les Véhicules Blindés - 2Y208

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare piece of military history is a vintage film titled Les Véhicules Blindés (Armored Vehicles) encased in its original metal box, produced by the Établissement Cinématographiq...

Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Combat de Rue" (Program No. 1126) - 2Y204
Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Combat de Rue" (Program No. 1126) - 2Y204

Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Combat de Rue" (Program No. 1126) - 2Y204

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare piece of militaria features a vintage film titled "Combat de Rue" from the "Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées" (ECPA). Complete with its original...

Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Se Poster Se Déplacer - 2Y206
Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Se Poster Se Déplacer - 2Y206

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Se Poster Se Déplacer - 2Y206

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare piece of militaria history features a vintage military training film housed in its original metal box from the Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées ...

Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Bohemian Crystal Jewelry Box, Napoleon III Era - 1Y209
Antique Bohemian Crystal Jewelry Box, Napoleon III Era - 1Y209

Antique Bohemian Crystal Jewelry Box, Napoleon III Era - 1Y209

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite antique jewelry box, crafted from Bohemian crystal, dates back to the Napoleon III era in the second half of the 19th century. The rectangular box, with its beveled ed...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Tireur d'élite - 2Y207
Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Tireur d'élite - 2Y207

Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Tireur d'élite - 2Y207

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This rare and historic militaria collectible features a vintage military film in its original metal box from the Établissement Cinématographique et Photographique des Armées (ECPA). ...

Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Porcelain and Metal Box with Rooster Motif -1Y36
Mid-Century Porcelain and Metal Box with Rooster Motif -1Y36

Mid-Century Porcelain and Metal Box with Rooster Motif -1Y36

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This charming mid-century porcelain and silver-plated metal box adds a touch of elegance and European flair to any home décor. The intricate rooster motif adorning the lid showcases ...

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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Napoléon III Lacquered Papier-Mâché Box, Oriental Fishermen - 1Y211
Antique Napoléon III Lacquered Papier-Mâché Box, Oriental Fishermen - 1Y211

Antique Napoléon III Lacquered Papier-Mâché Box, Oriental Fishermen - 1Y211

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite antique box, crafted in lacquered papier-mâché, features a polychrome design of oriental fishermen. Reflecting the Napoléon III style, the box has a push-button mechan...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Straw Marquetry Box with Floral Rose Design – Early 20th Century - 2Y105
Vintage Straw Marquetry Box with Floral Rose Design – Early 20th Century - 2Y105

Vintage Straw Marquetry Box with Floral Rose Design – Early 20th Century - 2Y105

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This delightful vintage box, crafted from marquetry straw, features an elegant floral rose design, likely from the early 20th century or even earlier. The intricate craftsmanship sho...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Mahogany Box with Exotic Wood Inlay - Geometric Pattern - 1Y147
Antique Large Mahogany Box with Exotic Wood Inlay - Geometric Pattern - 1Y147

Antique Large Mahogany Box with Exotic Wood Inlay - Geometric Pattern - 1Y147

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A grand mahogany box with a lid featuring exotic wood inlay, showcasing a geometric pattern in light and dark woods. The box is equipped with a lock, but the key is not included. Pr...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Die-Cast Model Car - Mercedes 540K (1936) with Original Box - 2Y136
Vintage Die-Cast Model Car - Mercedes 540K (1936) with Original Box - 2Y136

Vintage Die-Cast Model Car - Mercedes 540K (1936) with Original Box - 2Y136

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Enhance your collection with this vintage die-cast model of the Mercedes 540K from 1936, complete with its original box. This collectible model car is a stunning representation of cl...

Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Patinated Spelter Jewelry Box with Floral Bouquet Design - 1Y118
Art Deco Style Patinated Spelter Jewelry Box with Floral Bouquet Design - 1Y118

Art Deco Style Patinated Spelter Jewelry Box with Floral Bouquet Design - 1Y118

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite Art Deco style jewelry box, crafted from patinated spelter, features a beautiful relief design of a floral bouquet on the lid. Dating back to the 1930s, this piece com...

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Vintage 1930s French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Spelter

Antique Louis XVI Style Brass Jewelry Box with Holly Decoration - 1Y134
Antique Louis XVI Style Brass Jewelry Box with Holly Decoration - 1Y134

Antique Louis XVI Style Brass Jewelry Box with Holly Decoration - 1Y134

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This elegant antique jewelry box, crafted in brass and styled in the Louis XVI tradition, features intricate Art Nouveau decorations. Adorned with motifs of holly branches, ribbon bo...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Christofle "Malmaison" Silver Plated Flatware in New Box, Set of 49
Christofle "Malmaison" Silver Plated Flatware in New Box, Set of 49

Christofle "Malmaison" Silver Plated Flatware in New Box, Set of 49

By Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Forty nine piece flatware set made by Christofle in France, in the Malmaison pattern. The service for twelve was made around 2000.

Category

Early 2000s French Empire Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Late 19th/Early 20th Century Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box with Brass -1Y54
Antique Late 19th/Early 20th Century Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box with Brass -1Y54

Antique Late 19th/Early 20th Century Inlaid Wood Jewelry Box with Brass -1Y54

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This captivating antique late 19th/early 20th century inlaid wood jewelry box adds a touch of elegance and vintage charm to any jewelry collection. The intricate marquetry work on th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Antique Syrian Jewelry Box - 20th Century Wood, Mother-of-Pearl - 2Y17
Beautiful Antique Syrian Jewelry Box - 20th Century Wood, Mother-of-Pearl - 2Y17

Beautiful Antique Syrian Jewelry Box - 20th Century Wood, Mother-of-Pearl - 2Y17

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite antique Syrian jewelry box from the 20th century features intricate woodwork and mother-of-pearl inlay. The elegant design is complemented by a rich red velvet interio...

Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

Le Creusot crystal liquor set - 6 bottles in box - 19th century - circa 1815
Le Creusot crystal liquor set - 6 bottles in box - 19th century - circa 1815

Le Creusot crystal liquor set - 6 bottles in box - 19th century - circa 1815

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Le Creusot was very active during Empire and French Restoration period. Each bottle and its stopper bear the same number, and has a dedicated slot in the box, in order to be able to ...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

FLAMED HARDWOOD RALPH LAUREN BOW FRONTED EMPIRE LION's HEAD CHEST OF DRAWERS
FLAMED HARDWOOD RALPH LAUREN BOW FRONTED EMPIRE LION's HEAD CHEST OF DRAWERS

FLAMED HARDWOOD RALPH LAUREN BOW FRONTED EMPIRE LION's HEAD CHEST OF DRAWERS

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Ralph Lauren flamed mahogany box fronted French Empire style chest of drawers with gold gilt Lions head handles Plea...

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20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone and Wood Domino Game
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone and Wood Domino Game

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone and Wood Domino Game

Located in London, GB

Napoleonic Prisoner of war bone and wood Domino game We are proud to offer a most unusual and rare early 19th century Napoleonic Prisoner of War bone and wood Domino game, with its...

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Antique 1810s French Napoleon III Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Bone

French Empire Boxed Writing Set Made in France
French Empire Boxed Writing Set Made in France

French Empire Boxed Writing Set Made in France

Located in Toledo, OH

Ornate leather boxed French Empire three-piece writing set. Included in the box is a letter opener, dip pen and wax seal which is not engraved.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique French Opaline Box with Empire Bronze Mount
Antique French Opaline Box with Empire Bronze Mount

Antique French Opaline Box with Empire Bronze Mount

Located in Toronto, ON

An antique French opaline box with Empire bronze mount. The colour and quality of the opaline is exceptional.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Bronze Ormolu Mounted Crystal Box Casket Neoclassical
Wonderful French Empire Bronze Ormolu Mounted Crystal Box Casket Neoclassical

Wonderful French Empire Bronze Ormolu Mounted Crystal Box Casket Neoclassical

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounted Crystal Glass Box Casket In The Neoclassical Design With Removable Lid.

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20th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze Neoclassical Oval Casket Ormolu Cherub Box
Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze Neoclassical Oval Casket Ormolu Cherub Box

Wonderful French Empire Dore Bronze Neoclassical Oval Casket Ormolu Cherub Box

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French empire doré bronze neoclassical oval hinged casket with ormolu mounts of a cherub being pulled on a chariot by lions and women with wreaths box.

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Vintage 1940s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Crystal Jewellery Box Claw Feets Empire Style
19th Century French Bronze Mounted Crystal Jewellery Box Claw Feets Empire Style

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Crystal Jewellery Box Claw Feets Empire Style

By Bohemia Crystal, Baccarat, Tahan Paris, Voneche

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Design: Made in the manner of: Baccarat Paris, Voneche crystal, Bohemian Crystal Style: Empire Origin: France, 19th century Colour: Gold and transparent Description: Fabulous cut cry...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Crystal Casket Box
French Crystal Casket Box

French Crystal Casket Box

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a beautiful French crystal gold doré acanthus box with gilt mounts and locking key.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Fine French Empire Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Cut Crystal Bronze Casket Jewelry Box
Fine French Empire Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Cut Crystal Bronze Casket Jewelry Box

Fine French Empire Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Cut Crystal Bronze Casket Jewelry Box

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Very Fine French Empire / Neoclassical Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted & Faceted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box / Casket In The Manner Of Baccarat.

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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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 1850s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Gold

First Empire Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Mounted Box with Apollo in His Chariot
First Empire Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Mounted Box with Apollo in His Chariot

First Empire Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Mounted Box with Apollo in His Chariot

Located in Nashville, TN

The box a trinket or bon-bon box , adorned with bronze lid and Apollo in his sunburst adorned chariot , the sides with griffins , floral urns . Most likely and expensive gift or sou...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Brass Jewelry Box with Roman Empire Scenes
Early 20th Century Brass Jewelry Box with Roman Empire Scenes

Early 20th Century Brass Jewelry Box with Roman Empire Scenes

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful old box, made of yellow brass, with images of the Classical Roman Empire. The interior is lined with red velvet fabric. The box dates from circa 1920-1930. Including key an...

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Vintage 1920s French Classical Roman Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Collection of 14 Porcelain Trinket Hand Painted Boxes, France
Collection of 14 Porcelain Trinket Hand Painted Boxes, France

Collection of 14 Porcelain Trinket Hand Painted Boxes, France

By Limoges

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Collection of French Limoges Peint main porcelain Trinket boxes A great grouping of collectible mostly Limoges Petit Main Boxes. These boxes were originally a practical item for,...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit

French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit

Located in Paris, FR

Rosewood case containing utensils for writing and sewing, porcelain flasks and inkwells. The box also has several interior compartments and the exterior is decorated with brass and i...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Rosewood

French Octagon Silver Plated Fleur De Lis Jewelry Box
French Octagon Silver Plated Fleur De Lis Jewelry Box

French Octagon Silver Plated Fleur De Lis Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in France, we see this charming hinged box for used for display or functional for jewelry. The interior is lined in velvet. Wonderful piece to add to existing collection.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

Set of 19th Century Baccarat "Empire" Vanity Decanter and Lidded Jar
Set of 19th Century Baccarat "Empire" Vanity Decanter and Lidded Jar

Set of 19th Century Baccarat "Empire" Vanity Decanter and Lidded Jar

By Baccarat

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A French Second Empire period crystal decanter and a crystal lidded jar from Baccarat Paris embossed in gold with the "Empire" design. Stamped on the bottom of the jar.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Rare French Mid-1800s Liquor Tantalus Drinks Box w. Two Stacks of Leather Books
Rare French Mid-1800s Liquor Tantalus Drinks Box w. Two Stacks of Leather Books

Rare French Mid-1800s Liquor Tantalus Drinks Box w. Two Stacks of Leather Books

Located in Lisse, NL

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper, Blown Glass

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet

Located in Firenze, IT

Great as a table top accessory, this miniature antique Empire style French commode can now fulfill many purposes.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Bright Apple Green Opaline Glass Box with Bronze Mounts
Bright Apple Green Opaline Glass Box with Bronze Mounts

Bright Apple Green Opaline Glass Box with Bronze Mounts

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th century bright apple green opaline glass box with bronze mounts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Very Rare Napoleon's  Empire Cigar Case, France, 19th Century
Very Rare Napoleon's  Empire Cigar Case, France, 19th Century

Very Rare Napoleon's Empire Cigar Case, France, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Very rare and beautiful cigar case in French Napoleon's Empire style with glass, cork and nicely ornamented silver. France, 19th century In an excellent condition .

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Chest Sevres Empire style circa 1900
Chest Sevres Empire style circa 1900

Chest Sevres Empire style circa 1900

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Chest sevres very good condition without repairs or restorations signed Libertem on the cover decorated on its 5 sides. The Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is one of the most importa...

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Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pressed Wood Snuff Box, "L'amour..L'amitie"
19th Century Pressed Wood Snuff Box, "L'amour..L'amitie"

19th Century Pressed Wood Snuff Box, "L'amour..L'amitie"

Located in Spencertown, NY

Depicting roses on one half and oak tree on the other, with the saying: "Elle Passe Souvent En Un Jour..Je Jure Toute La Vie."  

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique French Brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" Snuff Box
Antique French Brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" Snuff Box

Antique French Brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" Snuff Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique French Brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" Snuff Box Step back into the glorious era of the French empire with this stunning Antique French brass Napoleonic "Le Grand" snuff box.

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

Materials

Brass

French Empire Gold Pencil Case

French Empire Gold Pencil Case

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. French 18Kt yellow gold pencil case decorated with applied classical lobes, swags and festoons of f...

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Antique 1810s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Plated Rectangular Dolphin Footed Box with Lid
Silver Plated Rectangular Dolphin Footed Box with Lid

Silver Plated Rectangular Dolphin Footed Box with Lid

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We see this charming 2 piece box for used as a trinket box for jewelry or keepsakes. Could also function standing alone on a coffee table or nightstand.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Large Marquetry Jewelry Box with Dome Lid and Gilded Feet
Large Marquetry Jewelry Box with Dome Lid and Gilded Feet

Large Marquetry Jewelry Box with Dome Lid and Gilded Feet

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large decorative marquetry jewelry box with dome lid and gilded feet.  

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Antique Garniture Urn, 19th Century
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Antique Garniture Urn, 19th Century

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Antique Garniture Urn, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is a simply exquisitely cast little work of art. Very petite, measuring only 5 1/2" in total height, the urn features three flawlessly cast lions masks over handsomely muscled ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Turquoise Opaline Glass Ashtray with Bronze Mounts, France Italy Early 20th Cent
Turquoise Opaline Glass Ashtray with Bronze Mounts, France Italy Early 20th Cent

Turquoise Opaline Glass Ashtray with Bronze Mounts, France Italy Early 20th Cent

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful glass ashtray made of opal glass. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They were made from the early 19th c...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Casket for Stamps with a Miniature in Gouache
19th Century Casket for Stamps with a Miniature in Gouache

19th Century Casket for Stamps with a 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 Boxes and Cases

19th Century French Empire Chinoiserie Red Tole Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Box
19th Century French Empire Chinoiserie Red Tole Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Box

19th Century French Empire Chinoiserie Red Tole Tea Caddy Sarcophagus Box

Located in Pearland, TX

A stunning antique French Empire Period red tole sarcophagus shaped tea caddy box in a Chinoiserie style with original working lock and key, circa 1800-1820.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Jars

Materials

Sheet Metal

Old Yellow Gold 18 Karat First Empire Needle Box
Old Yellow Gold 18 Karat First Empire Needle Box

Old Yellow Gold 18 Karat First Empire Needle Box

Located in Vannes, FR

Old Yellow Gold 18K First Empire needle box (1798-1809) Napoléon Bonaparte Hallmark and cock Hallmark / (Poinçons au coq Bectant N°3 et Napoléon Bonaparte) Floral Decor Yellow Gold ...

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Antique 1790s French Empire Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Empire Style Plant Boxes
Pair of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Empire Style Plant Boxes

Pair of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Empire Style Plant Boxes

Located in London, GB

Pair of ormolu and patinated bronze Empire style plant boxes French, 20th Century Measures: Height 50cm, width 61.5cm, depth 31cm Each planter in this pair is crafted from gilt ...

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20th Century French Empire Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire, Sterling Silver-Mounted Two-Piece Fish Set in Original Box, Paris
Empire, Sterling Silver-Mounted Two-Piece Fish Set in Original Box, Paris

Empire, Sterling Silver-Mounted Two-Piece Fish Set in Original Box, Paris

Located in New York, NY

Empire, French, sterling silver-mounted, two-piece fish serving set in original box, Paris, circa 1875.

Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Harcourt Empire 1841 Gold Gilt Vase by Baccarat with Box
Harcourt Empire 1841 Gold Gilt Vase by Baccarat with Box

Harcourt Empire 1841 Gold Gilt Vase by Baccarat with Box

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous crystal "Harcourt Empire" 1841 gold gilt vase with box by Baccarat, circa 1980s.

Category

20th Century French Barware

Materials

Crystal

Empire by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Swan 96 pc Dinner in Box
Empire by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Swan 96 pc Dinner in Box

Empire by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Swan 96 pc Dinner in Box

By Puiforcat

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship. Superb Dinner Size Empire by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set, 9...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Wooden Jewelry Box with Minor Wear - 2Y50
Small Wooden Jewelry Box with Minor Wear - 2Y50

Small Wooden Jewelry Box with Minor Wear - 2Y50

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This charming small wooden jewelry box offers a timeless design, perfect for storing your treasured items. Though it shows some signs of wear, including slightly damaged feet and min...

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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Empire Style Dore Bronze Jewelry Box
Empire Style Dore Bronze Jewelry Box

Empire Style Dore Bronze Jewelry Box

Located in Fairfax, VA

A wonderful French Empire style woven doré bronze jewelry box.

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Empire Napoleonic Style Ormolu Eagle and Orb Box on Lucite Base
Empire Napoleonic Style Ormolu Eagle and Orb Box on Lucite Base

Empire Napoleonic Style Ormolu Eagle and Orb Box on Lucite Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

Empire Napoleonic style ormolu eagle and orb box on Lucite base, a fine 19th century hinged box, mounted on a later rectangular Lucite base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

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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.

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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.