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Charles Percier

Pair French Empire Egyptian Doré Bronze Candelabra Designed by Charles Percier
Pair French Empire Egyptian Doré Bronze Candelabra Designed by Charles Percier

Pair French Empire Egyptian Doré Bronze Candelabra Designed by Charles Percier

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in New York, NY

The design originates with Charles Percier, whose work, alongside Pierre Fontaine, defined the visual language of the French Empire.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs

An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Charles Percier

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

For comparative examples see works by Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Martin-Guillaume Biennais (active 1796-1819).

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Princely Pomp Candlestick After Pierre Philippe Thomire
Princely Pomp Candlestick After Pierre Philippe Thomire

Princely Pomp Candlestick After Pierre Philippe Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

This model is one of the most proportioned chandeliers. Designed by Charles Percier he was a French architect of the Empire style, a neoclassic form of neoclassicism.

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20th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Majestic Basket Wall Light in Empire Style
Majestic Basket Wall Light in Empire Style

Majestic Basket Wall Light in Empire Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Electrified. Design after Charles Percier. Measures: Width: 40 cm, Height: 130 cm, Depth: 37 cm.  

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Princely Candelabra After Pierre Philippe Thomire
Pair of 20th Century Princely Candelabra After Pierre Philippe Thomire

Pair of 20th Century Princely Candelabra After Pierre Philippe Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

This model belongs to the exceptionally proportioned candelabras, modeled by Charles Percier. He was a French Architect of the Empire Period.

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20th Century French Empire Revival Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 2 Victoria candlesticks after Pierre Philippe Thomire
Pair of 2 Victoria candlesticks after Pierre Philippe Thomire

Pair of 2 Victoria candlesticks after Pierre Philippe Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

This model is one of the exceptionally proportioned candelabras sculpted by Charles Percier. He was a French architect of the Empire period.

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20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Splendor Candelabra After Pierre Philippe Thomire
Splendor Candelabra After Pierre Philippe Thomire

Splendor Candelabra After Pierre Philippe Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

This model belongs to the exceptionally proportioned candelabras, modeled by Charles Percier. He was a French Architect of the Empire Period.

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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Candelabra after Pierre Philippe Thomire
20th Century Candelabra after Pierre Philippe Thomire

20th Century Candelabra after Pierre Philippe Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

This model belongs to the exceptionally proportioned candelabras, modeled by Charles Percier. He was a French architect of the Empire period.

Category

20th Century Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Candelabra Table Lamp after P. Philippe Thomire
20th Century Candelabra Table Lamp after P. Philippe Thomire

20th Century Candelabra Table Lamp after P. Philippe Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

This model belongs to the exceptionally proportioned candelabras, modeled by Charles Percier. He was a French architect of the Empire Period.

Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Magnificent Empire Victoria Chandelier a. P.P. Thomire #2
20th Century Magnificent Empire Victoria Chandelier a. P.P. Thomire #2

20th Century Magnificent Empire Victoria Chandelier a. P.P. Thomire #2

Located in Berlin, DE

A crown-shaped finial is attached. Design by Charles Percier, a French architect of the Empire style, which represented a form of classicism under Napoleon.

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

20th Century Magnificent Empire Victoria Chandelier after Pierre Philippe Thomir
20th Century Magnificent Empire Victoria Chandelier after Pierre Philippe Thomir

20th Century Magnificent Empire Victoria Chandelier after Pierre Philippe Thomir

Located in Berlin, DE

A crown-shaped finial is attached. Design by Charles Percier, a French architect of the Empire style, which represented a form of classicism under Napoleon.

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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Monumental Royal Splendid Chandelier After Pierre Phillipe Thomire
Monumental Royal Splendid Chandelier After Pierre Phillipe Thomire

Monumental Royal Splendid Chandelier After Pierre Phillipe Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

Crown formed ending. Design by Charles Percier he was a French architect of the Empire style, which arose under Napoléon form of classicism.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Empire Ceremonial Bronze Candelabras/Candlesticks after P. P. Thomire
Pair of Empire Ceremonial Bronze Candelabras/Candlesticks after P. P. Thomire

Pair of Empire Ceremonial Bronze Candelabras/Candlesticks after P. P. Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

This model belongs to the specially proportioned chandeliers. Designed by Charles Percier. He was a French architect of the Empire, a form of classicism created under Napoleon

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20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th
French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th

French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Designed by architects Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine, it took off under the directives of Napoleon I, and continued after his abdication.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Pair of French Directoire Fauteuils en Curule, Paris, circa 1800, G. Jacob
Rare Pair of French Directoire Fauteuils en Curule, Paris, circa 1800, G. Jacob

Rare Pair of French Directoire Fauteuils en Curule, Paris, circa 1800, G. Jacob

By Georges Jacob

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A drawing for a very similar armchair, but with a different back by Charles Percier, was intended as a model for Georges Jacob.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Lamp - Cassolette - Oil lamp - Empire style - Bronze - 19th France
Lamp - Cassolette - Oil lamp - Empire style - Bronze - 19th France

Lamp - Cassolette - Oil lamp - Empire style - Bronze - 19th France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Designed by the architects Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine, it flourished under the direction of Napoleon I and continued after his abdication.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabra Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pair
French Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabra Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pair

French Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabra Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pair

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire after a Design by Charles Percier, French Architect of the Empire style.

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Antique 19th Century French Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Gilt and Marble Occasional Table in the Empire Style
French Gilt and Marble Occasional Table in the Empire Style

French Gilt and Marble Occasional Table in the Empire Style

By Jacob Frères

Located in London, GB

The dished Red Griotte marble top shows the ‘partridge eye’ ammonite inclusions to advantage. Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine. After studying classic architecture and designs i...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Large Empire style pedestal table in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer
Large Empire style pedestal table in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer

Large Empire style pedestal table in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer

Located in Paris, FR

The design of this superb pedestal table was inspired by a famous table-console or "double-sided console" made by the renowned Parisian cabinetmaker Jacob-Desmalter, itself based on ...

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Antique 1880s French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Writing Desk in Walnut with Inlay by Meroni & Fossati
Early 20th Century Writing Desk in Walnut with Inlay by Meroni & Fossati

Early 20th Century Writing Desk in Walnut with Inlay by Meroni & Fossati

By Meroni & Fossati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Early 20th Century Italian Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

A Pair Of French Empire Patinated Bronze And Marble Candelabra
A Pair Of French Empire Patinated Bronze And Marble Candelabra

A Pair Of French Empire Patinated Bronze And Marble Candelabra

Located in London, GB

These striking candelabra are closely related to two designs by the architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, created as part of a commission to furnish Empres...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal "Sac à Perles" Chandelier Baccarat
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal "Sac à Perles" Chandelier Baccarat

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal "Sac à Perles" Chandelier Baccarat

By Charles Percier

Located in CABA, AR

A grand French Empire style 'Sac à Perles' chandelier. The piece features a finely chased gilt bronze frame with the Baccarat name stamped into the metalwork. The design consists of ...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Fine Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mahogany Center Table inthe Manner of Jacob-Desmal
Fine Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mahogany Center Table inthe Manner of Jacob-Desmal

Fine Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mahogany Center Table inthe Manner of Jacob-Desmal

By Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Sheffield, MA

The design for this superb guéridon is based on a famous table-console or ‘console double face’ by the celebrated firm of Paris ébénistes Jacob-Desmalter which was itself based on de...

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Antique 1880s French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier
Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier

Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt-bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pier

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Benington, Herts

A pair of exceptionally elegant and important late Empire five-light figural candelabra ‘A la Victoire’ in gilt-bronze, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire, after a design by Charl...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian

Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian

Located in Milano, IT

The model for these candelabra, characterized by shafts enwreathed in palm leaves and an animal-claw base, draws inspiration partly from ancient marbles and also from early 19th-cent...

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Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900
Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900

Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900

By Maison Forest

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The most influential architects of the Empire style were Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (1762-1853).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Revival Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Pair of French Empire Revival Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras

Pair of French Empire Revival Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras

By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE

Located in Victoria, BC

Auguste carried forward the family’s reputation for producing superb gilt bronze objects for France’s elite ateliers, including collaborations with Charles Percier, Pierre-François-L...

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Antique 1850s French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Directoire Mahogany Console Table C1840 19th Century
Antique French Directoire Mahogany Console Table C1840 19th Century

Antique French Directoire Mahogany Console Table C1840 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique 1840s Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rare Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Armchairs designed by Thomas Hope
Rare Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Armchairs designed by Thomas Hope

Rare Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Armchairs designed by Thomas Hope

By Thomas Hope

Located in London, GB

The sphinx-armed configuration particularly demonstrates his engagement with Egyptian Revival themes, a fascination shared by his contemporary Napoleon's architects Charles Percier a...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of French Ormolu "Animal" Candelabra, By Thomier A Paris
Rare Pair of French Ormolu "Animal" Candelabra, By Thomier A Paris

Rare Pair of French Ormolu "Animal" Candelabra, By Thomier A Paris

By Thomire & Cie.

Located in New York, NY

Thomire, one of the most celebrated bronziers of the Empire period, was appointed Ciseleur de l’Empereur (Engraver to the Emperor) under Napoleon Bonaparte and collaborated with lead...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Regency Hand Carved Maple Pier Console or Dressing Table with Mirror
Italian Regency Hand Carved Maple Pier Console or Dressing Table with Mirror

Italian Regency Hand Carved Maple Pier Console or Dressing Table with Mirror

By Gabriele Capello, Filippo Pelagio Palagi

Located in Firenze, IT

His style is often a tribute to the interior decoration of Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine, but also to the eclectic models of Claude Aimé Chenavard and his Nouveau Recueil (1833...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Regency Console Tables

Materials

Marble

French Empire Bronze of a Woman
French Empire Bronze of a Woman

French Empire Bronze of a Woman

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in New York, NY

He supplied candelabra, centerpieces, and furniture mounts to Charles Percier, Napoleon’s architect and interior decorator.

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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Empire Gilt Bronze Caryatid Salon Table, France, 1880
Empire Gilt Bronze Caryatid Salon Table, France, 1880

Empire Gilt Bronze Caryatid Salon Table, France, 1880

By Percier & Fontaine

Located in Chicago, IL

Jacob-Desmalter celebrated Parisian firm, based on designs by Napoleon’s chief architects and ornamentalists Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre François Léonard Fontaine (1762-18...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze and Malachite Figural Large Clock by Jean François Denière, 1774-1866
Bronze and Malachite Figural Large Clock by Jean François Denière, 1774-1866

Bronze and Malachite Figural Large Clock by Jean François Denière, 1774-1866

By Maison Deniere

Located in Vilnius, LT

At their meeting at Tilsitt in June 1807, the French Emperor Napoleon received from the Russian Tsar Alexander I several magnificent gifts, including many malachite pieces that were ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

19th Century Blue-Painted Bergere Chair
19th Century Blue-Painted Bergere Chair

19th Century Blue-Painted Bergere Chair

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H 46 in W 26 in D 35 in

19th Century Blue-Painted Bergere Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Born in Stuttgart, he studied in Tübingen and in Paris, where he was a pupil of Charles Percier and worked on the church of Sainte-Geneviève, now the Panthéon.

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Antique 1850s Danish Eastlake Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Pair of Chairs, circa 1820
19th Century Regency Pair of Chairs, circa 1820

19th Century Regency Pair of Chairs, circa 1820

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H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in

19th Century Regency Pair of Chairs, circa 1820

Located in Richmond, London

Rooted in classical Greek and Roman Antiquity that was firmly associated with democratic ideals, such new designs, inspired by the ceremonial seats of high magistrates of Ancient Rom...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large Empire Gilt Bronze-Mounted Bureau Plat or Writing Table
Large Empire Gilt Bronze-Mounted Bureau Plat or Writing Table

Large Empire Gilt Bronze-Mounted Bureau Plat or Writing Table

By Charles Percier

Located in Berlin, DE

This writing table illustrates the influence of the designs by Charles Percier (1764-1838), Percier was the official architect of Napoleon, he was responsible -in collaboration with ...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Parcel Ebonized Bench
French Empire Style Parcel Ebonized Bench

French Empire Style Parcel Ebonized Bench

Located in Astoria, NY

"French Empire style parcel ebonized mahogany bench, after the designs of Charles Percier (French, 1764-1838), of x-form with rosettes and anthemion decoration, the upholstered seat ...

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Winged Candelabra, 19th Century
Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Winged Candelabra, 19th Century

Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Winged Candelabra, 19th Century

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in New York, NY

Highly detailed cast is in the distinct manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) after the original design by Charles Percier. The patinated winged figure of Victory hol...

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Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabras, attr. P.P. Thomire
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabras, attr. P.P. Thomire

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabras, attr. P.P. Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Berlin, DE

The pair of candelabras is based on a design by the French architect, interior decorator and designer Charles Percier (1764 - 1838), which he invented for the boudoir of Josephine Bo...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th century Italian or French Empire Guéridon
Early 19th century Italian or French Empire Guéridon

Early 19th century Italian or French Empire Guéridon

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The swan, since antiquity an attribute of love, became very popular during the Neoclassical and Empire period as a decorative element, often based on designs by Charles Percier. T...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Gueridon

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras
Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

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H 29.93 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

By Percier & Fontaine

Located in Paris, FR

Our model is inspired by the projects of Charles Percier and François-Leonard Fontaine, famous architects of the Emperor.

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Antique 1810s Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras
Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

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H 29.93 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

By Percier & Fontaine

Located in Paris, FR

Our model is inspired by the projects of Charles Percier and Franc¸ois-Leonard Fontaine, famous architects of the Emperor.

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Antique 1810s Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed French Empire Gilded Bronze Candelabra, Pair
Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed French Empire Gilded Bronze Candelabra, Pair

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed French Empire Gilded Bronze Candelabra, Pair

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Savannah, GA

They are flawlessly cast and highly detailed, done in the distinct manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) after the original design by Charles Percier. A similar Thomi...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French Epoque Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers
French Epoque Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers

French Epoque Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Highwood, IL

Directoire design was a period established by Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Époque French Empire Bookcase or Bibliothèque Fully Restored, 1800-1829
Antique Époque French Empire Bookcase or Bibliothèque Fully Restored, 1800-1829

Antique Époque French Empire Bookcase or Bibliothèque Fully Restored, 1800-1829

Located in Highwood, IL

Empire French furniture was an early 19th century (circa 1800 to the late 1820s) and represented the 2nd phase of Neoclassicism. French architects, Charles Percier and Pierre Fontain...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed Single French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum
Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed Single French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed Single French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Savannah, GA

Done in the distinct manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) after the original design by Charles Percier, a similar Thomire example is held in the collection at the Me...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed 4 Arm French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum
Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed 4 Arm French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed 4 Arm French Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabrum

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Savannah, GA

Done in the distinct manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) after the original design by Charles Percier, a similar Thomire example is held in the collection at the Me...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Early 19th Century Bronze Tripod Cassolette Brule Parfum
French Empire Early 19th Century Bronze Tripod Cassolette Brule Parfum

French Empire Early 19th Century Bronze Tripod Cassolette Brule Parfum

By Denis Chaudet

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

That cabinet was made by the Parisian furniture maker Jacob-Desmalter after the design of Charles Percier and Antoine-Denis Chaudet. Joséphine's cassolette was made in gilt bronze in...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Galle
Pair of Empire Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Galle

Pair of Empire Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in London, GB

These impressive candelabra with winged figures of Victory derive from a design for similar candelabra by the architect Charles Percier as part of a commission to furnish Empress Jos...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French armchairs with sticks, carved molded mahogany - Empire period 19th France
French armchairs with sticks, carved molded mahogany - Empire period 19th France

French armchairs with sticks, carved molded mahogany - Empire period 19th France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Designed by architects Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine, it took off under the directives of Napoleon I, and continued after his abdication.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Empire-era Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Busts
Pair of Empire-era Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Busts

Pair of Empire-era Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Busts

By Claude Galle

Located in NICE, FR

It is likely that this magnificent pair was modelled after a design by the celebrated Empire designer, Charles Percier (1764-1838), as indicated by a drawing preserved in the Musée d...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th century German Chandelier based on Karl Friedrich Schinkel design
Early 19th century German Chandelier based on Karl Friedrich Schinkel design

Early 19th century German Chandelier based on Karl Friedrich Schinkel design

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

He studied under the French architect David Gilly, through whom he was introduced to the rigourously neoclassical style of Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine, made famous through th...

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Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Zinc, Iron, Brass

Pair of French Consulat Armchairs in the Egyptian Revival Taste
Pair of French Consulat Armchairs in the Egyptian Revival Taste

Pair of French Consulat Armchairs in the Egyptian Revival Taste

Located in Stamford, CT

Napoleon, having gained his position through his political and military achievements, used artists, designers and architects to promote and legitimize his regime. He appointed Charle...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Directoire Curule or X Frame Stools, c.1800.
Pair of Directoire Curule or X Frame Stools, c.1800.

Pair of Directoire Curule or X Frame Stools, c.1800.

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H 16.93 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Directoire Curule or X Frame Stools, c.1800.

Located in Stockholm, SE

The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Stools

Materials

Wood

Large Gustav Hetsch Glass-Front Mahogany Bookcase, Copenhagen, circa 1830
Large Gustav Hetsch Glass-Front Mahogany Bookcase, Copenhagen, circa 1830

Large Gustav Hetsch Glass-Front Mahogany Bookcase, Copenhagen, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

He was born in Stuttgart and studied at the University of Tübingen and in Paris, where his teacher was Charles Percier. After finishing his studies, he worked for Jean-Baptiste Ronde...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Majestic Original Antique French Armchair w/Lions, Paw Feet & Rosettes, Too
Majestic Original Antique French Armchair w/Lions, Paw Feet & Rosettes, Too

Majestic Original Antique French Armchair w/Lions, Paw Feet & Rosettes, Too

Located in Highwood, IL

Largely inspired by Napoleon's architects Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine were the great designers of furniture and interiors of the Empire period, while Jacques Louis David was ...

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Stockholm, SE

Thomire’s candelabra were inspired by designs of Napoleon’s architects and ornamentalists Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre François Léonard Fontaine (1762-1853), who in turn ha...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Candelabras

2 Antique French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Candelabras Sculpture Statues 54"
2 Antique French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Candelabras Sculpture Statues 54"

2 Antique French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Candelabras Sculpture Statues 54"

Located in Dayton, OH

The candelabra form was designed by Charles Percier (French, 1764-1838) during the early nineteenth century for Empress Josephine.

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Antique 19th Century Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Untouched Original French Directoire Figured Walnut Buffet w/Stone Top
Untouched Original French Directoire Figured Walnut Buffet w/Stone Top

Untouched Original French Directoire Figured Walnut Buffet w/Stone Top

Located in Highwood, IL

The Directoire style was primarily established by the renowned architects and established designers Charles Percier (1764–1838), and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Buffets

Materials

Marble

Mahogany Empire Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Paris c. 1800
Mahogany Empire Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Paris c. 1800

Mahogany Empire Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Paris c. 1800

By Jacob Freres (French)

Located in Greven, DE

The design of the chest of drawers probably goes back to a model by Charles Percier (1764-1838), who had been working with Georges Jacob I since he furnished the Convent in the Tuile...

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Antique 1790s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candelabra by Rabiat, circa 1805
Antique French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candelabra by Rabiat, circa 1805

Antique French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candelabra by Rabiat, circa 1805

Located in Austin, TX

This candelabra is based on the original drawings of Charles Percier (1764-1838). The underside of its base is signed "RABIAT", whose name is included in an inventory of th...

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Antique Early 1800s French Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Specimen Derbyshire Blue John & Lemon Spar Giltwood Centre Table
Specimen Derbyshire Blue John & Lemon Spar Giltwood Centre Table

Specimen Derbyshire Blue John & Lemon Spar Giltwood Centre Table

Located in London, by appointment only

The most influential architects of the Empire style were Charles Percier ( 1764-1838 ) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine ( 1762-1853 ).

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Antique 19th Century English Empire Center Tables

Materials

Stone

An Empire Walnut & Bronze Mounted Commode Att.to Jacob Freres
An Empire Walnut & Bronze Mounted Commode Att.to Jacob Freres

An Empire Walnut & Bronze Mounted Commode Att.to Jacob Freres

By Jacob Frères

Located in Sheffield, MA

During this time Georges Jacob worked from designs by David and by a partnership of Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine , which explains the classical influences on ...

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

An Empire Walnut & Bronze Mounted Commode
An Empire Walnut & Bronze Mounted Commode

An Empire Walnut & Bronze Mounted Commode

By Jacob Frères

Located in Sheffield, MA

During this time Georges Jacob worked from designs by David and by a partnership of Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine , which explains the classical influences on ...

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk & Armchair, 19th C
Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk & Armchair, 19th C

Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk & Armchair, 19th C

Located in London, GB

The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique 1850s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Directoire Buffet Sideboard Serving Table 19th Century
Antique French Directoire Buffet Sideboard Serving Table 19th Century

Antique French Directoire Buffet Sideboard Serving Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique 1840s French Directoire Serving Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Directoire Console Side Table 19th Century
Antique French Directoire Console Side Table 19th Century

Antique French Directoire Console Side Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique 1840s French Directoire Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Desserte Console Side Table C1840 19th C
Antique French Desserte Console Side Table C1840 19th C

Antique French Desserte Console Side Table C1840 19th C

Located in London, GB

The Directoire style was primarily established by the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique 1840s Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, Armchairs
Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, Armchairs

Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, Armchairs

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H 36.82 in W 28.55 in D 26.58 in

Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, Armchairs

Located in Benington, Herts

It was from France this Classic design spread throughout much of Europe and the United States, with Percier and Fontaine known to have influenced leading designers of the English Reg...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Set of Four Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils
Fine Set of Four Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils

Fine Set of Four Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils

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H 36.82 in W 28.55 in D 26.58 in

Fine Set of Four Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils

Located in Benington, Herts

It was from France this classic design spread throughout much of Europe and the United States, with Percier and Fontaine known to have influenced leading designers of the English Reg...

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Antique 1810s European Empire Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Mahogany

Silver-Gilt Exhibition Tea Table by Maison Aucoc
Silver-Gilt Exhibition Tea Table by Maison Aucoc

Silver-Gilt Exhibition Tea Table by Maison Aucoc

Located in New Orleans, LA

While the designs for Aucoc’s tea set were inspired by drawings by the great French designer Charles Percier, this table almost certainly took its inspiration from the gilt-bronze mo...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Tables

Materials

Marble, Silver, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Napoleon, having gained his position through his political and military achievements, used artists, designers and architects to promote and legitimise his regime. He appointed Charle...

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Antique 1810s French Empire More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Painted Baltic Empire Style Bergere
Painted Baltic Empire Style Bergere

Painted Baltic Empire Style Bergere

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H 42 in W 28.63 in D 27.25 in

Painted Baltic Empire Style Bergere

Located in Kinderhook, NY

The design of this chair is based upon plate 39, 'Armchair made for Monsieur L. in Paris', in Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine's monumental work of 1812, "Recueil des Décorations...

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Antique Late 19th Century Baltic Empire Bergere Chairs

Rare Pair of Consulat Fruitwood Curule Side Chairs
Rare Pair of Consulat Fruitwood Curule Side Chairs

Rare Pair of Consulat Fruitwood Curule Side Chairs

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H 31.25 in W 20.75 in D 29.5 in

Rare Pair of Consulat Fruitwood Curule Side Chairs

Located in Kittery Point, ME

This Curule form in particular was reinvented by the architects Charles Percier (d.1838), and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (d.1853) in their Recueil de décorations intérieures, 1...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs

An Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, By Kahn, Paris
An Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, By Kahn, Paris

An Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, By Kahn, Paris

By Kahn

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

This Empire-style pedestal desk is inspired by the designs of Charles Percier and Pierre Fontaine, architects to Napoleon.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Antique Directoire Walnut Buffet, Late 1700's Beautifully Restored
French Antique Directoire Walnut Buffet, Late 1700's Beautifully Restored

French Antique Directoire Walnut Buffet, Late 1700's Beautifully Restored

Located in Highwood, IL

Directoire period furniture was primarily designed by the architects and interior designers of Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1870
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1870

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1870

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The most influential architects of the Empire style were Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine (1762-1853).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine Empire Ormolu-Mounted  Walnut Commode  Attributed to Jacob Freres
Fine Empire Ormolu-Mounted  Walnut Commode  Attributed to Jacob Freres

Fine Empire Ormolu-Mounted Walnut Commode Attributed to Jacob Freres

By Jacob Frères

Located in Sheffield, MA

During this time Georges Jacob worked from designs by David and by a partnership of Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, which explains the classical influences on t...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Caryatid Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Table Pair
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Caryatid Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Table Pair

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Caryatid Mounted Mahogany Pedestal Table Pair

Located in Forney, TX

Dimensions: (approx) Each: 40" High, 22.25" Wide, 13.75" Deep Provenance: Acquired from a magnificently curated private estate through reputable high-end auction house, Heritag...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C
Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C

Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C

Located in London, GB

Napoleon, having gained his position through his political and military achievements, used artists, designers and architects to promote and legitimise his regime. He appointed Charle...

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Antique 1850s French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Antique Candelabra, 19th Century
Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Antique Candelabra, 19th Century

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Antique Candelabra, 19th Century

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This flawlessly cast and highly detailed duo are in the distinct manner of Pierre Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) after the original design by Charles Percier. The patinated win...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair William Switzer French Empire Style Settees Carved Mahogany, 20th Century
Pair William Switzer French Empire Style Settees Carved Mahogany, 20th Century

Pair William Switzer French Empire Style Settees Carved Mahogany, 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair William Switzer French Empire Style Settees carved and gilt mahogany love seats in the manner of Charles Percier

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20th Century American Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Directoire Period Commode

Late 18th Century Directoire Period Commode

Located in London, GB

The Directoire style was essentially born of the architects and designers Charles Percier (1764–1838) and Pier François Léonard Fontaine (1762–1853).

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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Neoclassical Mirror in the Egyptian Taste
Neoclassical Mirror in the Egyptian Taste

Neoclassical Mirror in the Egyptian Taste

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H 48.5 in W 29.5 in D 2 in

Neoclassical Mirror in the Egyptian Taste

Located in New York, NY

This state apartment was designed by the gifted architect, Lorenzo Nottolini, who incorporated distinctly Egyptian motifs within a neoclassical framework, much in the tradition of Ch...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Fruitwood, Mirror

French Empire Throne Chair After Jacob-Desmalter
French Empire Throne Chair After Jacob-Desmalter

French Empire Throne Chair After Jacob-Desmalter

Located in New York, US

The original design of this fauteuil was supplied in 1804 for the salle du Trône of Napoleon I at the Palais de Saint-Cloud. Based on designs by Charles Percier and Pierre-François-L...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs
Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs

Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs

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H 30.25 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in

Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs

Located in Richmond, London

The form of these chairs, recalling a griffin-drawn chariot, relates to a chair designed for the ébéniste George Jacob (d.1814) by Emperor Napoleon's Rome-trained architects Charles ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ferdinando Albertolli’s Vibrant Frieze Design

Ferdinando Albertolli’s Vibrant Frieze Design

By Ferdinando Albertolli

Located in New York, NY

Always championing the unity of architecture, applied decoration and furnishing, their work is believed to have inspired such architects as the Frenchmen, Charles Percier, Pierre-Fra...

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The side chairs have an open, detailed carved ba...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ebony

A Pair of Sevres Porcelain White Ground & 24K Gold vases w Lion Head Handles
A Pair of Sevres Porcelain White Ground & 24K Gold vases w Lion Head Handles

A Pair of Sevres Porcelain White Ground & 24K Gold vases w Lion Head Handles

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

A Fine pair of Neoclassical/Empire white ground porcelain and 24K Gilt Decorated vases with Double Lion head Handles, produced by the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, each marked ben...

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Antique 1850s Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Gold

Pair of 18th Century English Eagle Console Tables in the Manner of William Kent
Pair of 18th Century English Eagle Console Tables in the Manner of William Kent

Pair of 18th Century English Eagle Console Tables in the Manner of William Kent

By William Kent

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Pair of 18th Century English, George II Period Eagle Console Tables / Side tables in the Manner of William Kent, Finely Gilt on Carved Pine Wood. Each console table is co...

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Antique 18th Century English George II Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Set of Six Lyre Backrest Dining Chairs, circa 1815
Set of Six Lyre Backrest Dining Chairs, circa 1815

Set of Six Lyre Backrest Dining Chairs, circa 1815

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Set of Six Lyre Backrest Dining Chairs, circa 1815

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A set of six antique French dining chairs, dating from the Restoration period (early 19th century), each featuring an elaborately carved back in the form of a lyre. Crafted from frui...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Large Pair of French Palace-Size Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain Royal Sphinx Figures
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A Large Pair of French Palace-Size Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain Royal Sphinx Figures

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

A Gorgeous & Rare Pair of French Palace-Sized Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain Royal Sphinx Figures with Incised Sèvres Marks. These large Sèvres biscuit porcelain figures depict a compleme...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Empire Period French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Multi-Arm Candelabra
Pair of Empire Period French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Multi-Arm Candelabra

Pair of Empire Period French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Multi-Arm Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A striking and finely cast pair of French Empire period multi-arm candelabra, dating to the early 1800's, executed in a sophisticated combination of ormolu and patinated bronze and n...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Candelabras

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Bronze

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the charles percier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each charles percier for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. There are 34 variations of the antique or vintage charles percier you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the charles percier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A charles percier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, neoclassical and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made charles percier over the years, but those crafted by A.M.E Fournier, Josef Danhauser and Maison Forest are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a charles percier at 1stDibs is $15,900, while they’re typically $2,389 on the low end and $453,411 for the highest priced.