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Retour D Egypte

Mahogany ‘retour D'Égypte’ console table, early 19th century
Mahogany ‘retour D'Égypte’ console table, early 19th century

Mahogany ‘retour D'Égypte’ console table, early 19th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Mahogany ‘retour D'Égypte’ console table, early 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Retour d'Egypte Mirror Table
Early 19th Century Retour d'Egypte Mirror Table

Early 19th Century Retour d'Egypte Mirror Table

Located in Greven, DE

We recommend the following literature on the subject of "Retour d'Egypte": John Morley - European furniture from p. 291

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Marble and Fire-Gilt-Bronze Directoire-Era Portico Clock Retour d'Egypte Style
Marble and Fire-Gilt-Bronze Directoire-Era Portico Clock Retour d'Egypte Style

Marble and Fire-Gilt-Bronze Directoire-Era Portico Clock Retour d'Egypte Style

Located in 263-0031, JP

A small, svelte French portico clock from the Directory Era, 1795-99. In the "Retour d’Egypte” style that became quite the hot thing following Napoleon’s - ahem!

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Antique Late 18th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Of Vintage Retour D'Égypte Style Pedestal Tables
Pair Of Vintage Retour D'Égypte Style Pedestal Tables

Pair Of Vintage Retour D'Égypte Style Pedestal Tables

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of 20th century Detour D'Egypte style pedestal tables with inset black Belgium marble with a beveled edge and encompassed with a brass spiral motif. The frieze ornamented with...

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Egyptian Revival Marble Top Table
Egyptian Revival Marble Top Table

Egyptian Revival Marble Top Table

Located in New York, NY

Egyptian Revival Marble Top Table. Italian retour d'Egypte two-drawer bedside table with writing slide and Sicilian marble top with fossils, all supported on tapering legs; with lock...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Oil Lamps by Vincenzo Belli II
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Oil Lamps by Vincenzo Belli II

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Oil Lamps by Vincenzo Belli II

Located in North Miami, FL

A pair of early 19th century (1828 – 1859) Italian Antique silver oil lamps (Lucerne) by Vincenzo Belli II. They are in the “Retour d’Egypte Style”. This production of silver oil lam...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

Located in Miami, FL

The details are stunning, features a crown finial top, classic pair of period "Retour d'Egypte" lions and rest on 4 raised legs/base.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Terracotta Sphinx Statuettes, 19th Century, Tuscany
Antique Italian Terracotta Sphinx Statuettes, 19th Century, Tuscany

Antique Italian Terracotta Sphinx Statuettes, 19th Century, Tuscany

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This resulted in a fashion called "Retour d’ Egypte", which was later replaced by the Empire style.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Consulat Commode and Secretary in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer
Consulat Commode and Secretary in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer

Consulat Commode and Secretary in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer

Located in Paris, FR

A mahogany and mahogany veneer bedroom set from the Consulat retour d'Egypte period (circa: 1795) comprising : - A mahogany and mahogany veneer chest of drawers with columns veneere...

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Antique 1790s French Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Candelabras "Aux Sphinges", Directoire Period
Pair of Candelabras "Aux Sphinges", Directoire Period

Pair of Candelabras "Aux Sphinges", Directoire Period

Located in Paris, FR

These candelabras are in the Retour d'Égypte style, an aesthetic inspired by the Egyptian Expedition between 1798 and 1801.

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Period Egyptian Revival Style Locre Porcelain Vases
Pair of French Empire Period Egyptian Revival Style Locre Porcelain Vases

Pair of French Empire Period Egyptian Revival Style Locre Porcelain Vases

By Locre

Located in New York, NY

The vases are crafted in the classical Campagne shape, featuring flared bodies and double handles designed in the form of Egyptian figures, a hallmark of the "Retour d'Égypte" moveme...

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Antique 1810s French Egyptian Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mahogany and Bronze Veneer Middle Table, "Return from Egypt" Style
Mahogany and Bronze Veneer Middle Table, "Return from Egypt" Style

Mahogany and Bronze Veneer Middle Table, "Return from Egypt" Style

Located in Paris, FR

Made in the second half of the 19th century, this dining table uses the monumental forms and decorative motifs characteristic of the Directoire and Empire styles, which were very pop...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century, Italian Bronze Planter or Gueridon
20th Century, Italian Bronze Planter or Gueridon

20th Century, Italian Bronze Planter or Gueridon

Located in IT

H on the floor of the wide 81 cm This refined planter was made in Italy, in Naples, towards the Early 20th Century in the style of «Retour d'Egypte». It consists of a tripod structu...

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Gueridon

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA
Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA

Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A Beautiful Empire style malachite orb on a bronze Doré stand retour d'Egypte of 3 figures of standing maidens with a pine cone in the center an detailed crown holder hosting a large...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mounted Objects

Materials

Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Bronze

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The French Egyptian Revival style or the retour d'Egypte refers to style that makes use of the motifs and imagery of ancient Egypt.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Statues

Materials

Terracotta

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Retour d'Égypte Cigar Holder
Retour d'Égypte Cigar Holder

Retour d'Égypte Cigar Holder

Unavailable

H 11.02 in Dm 3.54 in

Retour d'Égypte Cigar Holder

Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE

This by Egyptian art inspired exceptional retour d' Égypte object was designed to contain cigars.

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Early 20th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Directoire, Retour d'Egypte Period Oil Lamp
Directoire, Retour d'Egypte Period Oil Lamp

Directoire, Retour d'Egypte Period Oil Lamp

Unavailable

H 28 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in

Directoire, Retour d'Egypte Period Oil Lamp

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Directoire, Retour d'Egypte period oil lamp in the form of an Egyptian figure.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

Pair of Early 19th Century 'Retour d'Egypte' Silver Plated Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of Early 19th Century 'Retour d'Egypte' Silver Plated Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Early 19th Century 'Retour d'Egypte' Silver Plated Bronze Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

Pair of early 19th century silver plated bronze candlesticks with a finely incised bobeche raised on a socle above three caryatid heads. Octagonal downward tapering column terminatin...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Period Buffet
Early 19th Century Empire Period Buffet

Early 19th Century Empire Period Buffet

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in

Early 19th Century Empire Period Buffet

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century Empire period (style "retour d'Egypte"), in speckled mahogany; two doors in the front with interior shelf; one large drawer with three storage racks; gilded bronze...

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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases
Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Montreal, Quebec

A pair of monumental Sèvres porcelain vases Ormolu-mounted, green-ground, baluster form with covers and acorn finials Bearing on the obverse, raised gilt ciphers the French emperor...

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Antique 19th Century French Vases

Pair of Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases
Pair of Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

Pair of Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

Unavailable

H 30 in W 11 in D 11 in

Pair of Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Vases

Located in Westmount, Quebec

A pair of monumental Sèvres porcelain vases Ormolu-mounted, green-ground, baluster form with covers and acorn finials Bearing on the obverse, raised gilt ciphers the French emperor...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain

French Napoleon II mahogany and gilt bronze center desk circa 1855
French Napoleon II mahogany and gilt bronze center desk circa 1855

French Napoleon II mahogany and gilt bronze center desk circa 1855

Located in Milano, IT

Lo stile "retour d'Egypte" culturalmente ed artisticamente ebbe grandissimo successo in Francia e in Europa e arrivò fino in Russia; ma gran parte di questa "egittomania" era politic...

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Sofa and Bergere " Retour d'Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century
Sofa and Bergere " Retour d'Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century

Sofa and Bergere " Retour d'Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Sofa and Bergere " Retour d'Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century Napoleon III sofa, "Retour d'Egypte" in green lacquered, carved and gilded wood with Aubusson upholstery with animals.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Wood

French Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Chest of Drawers
French Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Chest of Drawers

French Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Chest of Drawers

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H 29.5 in W 30.75 in D 20 in

French Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Empire "Retour d'Egypte" style chest of drawers in solid mahogany with four dovetailed drawers, bronze hardware, and Egyptian "cariatides" (sculpted female figure colu...

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Steinway Retour d'Egypte Art Case Piano, 1925
Steinway Retour d'Egypte Art Case Piano, 1925

Steinway Retour d'Egypte Art Case Piano, 1925

Located in Astoria, NY

Steinway & Sons "Empire" or "Retour d'Egypte" style Rosewood Art Case piano,Model L/O baby grand, serial number 233699, 1925, with warrant decal to soundboard, restored in 2000 and ...

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20th Century Empire Mounted Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Gueridon with Sphinx in Retour d'Égypte Style
Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Gueridon with Sphinx in Retour d'Égypte Style

Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Gueridon with Sphinx in Retour d'Égypte Style

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III period. A retour d'Égypte style salon set featuring a couch, two chairs and two armchairs with Egyptian decoration is also available, circa 1860 Dimensions: W 31...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Gueridon

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Retour d'Egypte Mantel Clock, Pendule d'Audience
19th Century French Retour d'Egypte Mantel Clock, Pendule d'Audience

19th Century French Retour d'Egypte Mantel Clock, Pendule d'Audience

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Retour d'Egypte mantel clock France Mahogany first half of 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 29 x 20 x 12 cm Description: Extraordinarily small Empire mantel clock in a ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Empire Secretary in the Retour d’Égypte Style, probably Vienna, circa 1815
Empire Secretary in the Retour d’Égypte Style, probably Vienna, circa 1815

Empire Secretary in the Retour d’Égypte Style, probably Vienna, circa 1815

Located in Greding, DE

Large Empire secretary in the so-called Retour d’Égypte style, raised on blackened and partially gilded paw feet.

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Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Empire Style French Secretary “Retour d’Egypte”
Empire Style French Secretary “Retour d’Egypte”

Empire Style French Secretary “Retour d’Egypte”

Located in Austin, TX

Secretary from France in the Empire style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. The cabinet boasts two ...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 19th Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Retour d'Egypte, Mahogany
Early 19th Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Retour d'Egypte, Mahogany

Early 19th Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Retour d'Egypte, Mahogany

Located in Greven, DE

Furnishings of this style were also known as Retour d'Egypte. Condition: Completely restored and excellent condition of the movement and the case.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers "Retour d'Egypte"
French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers "Retour d'Egypte"

French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers "Retour d'Egypte"

Located in Austin, TX

French antique Empire chest in French polished walnut with Carrara marble top, bronze hardware, dovetailed drawers, and hand-carved Egyptian "Cariatides" figures. A wonderful piece ...

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Empire Style and Retour d'Egypte Sconces in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
Pair of Empire Style and Retour d'Egypte Sconces in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze

Pair of Empire Style and Retour d'Egypte Sconces in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mahogany and gilt and chiseled bronze. Three lights, made for electricity. Egyptian classic head in gilt bronze, end of 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Neoclassical Floor Lamp
Neoclassical Floor Lamp

Neoclassical Floor Lamp

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H 72 in W 20 in D 20 in

Neoclassical Floor Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Composite style, mainly neoclassical "retour d' Egypte" French Empire style.

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Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Empire Manner Granite & Gilt Steel Gueridon Table
Empire Manner Granite & Gilt Steel Gueridon Table

Empire Manner Granite & Gilt Steel Gueridon Table

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire manner Retour d'Egypte influence red granite topped table with gilded steel base in gueridon form, the table with circular top and scrolling ringed supports conjoined b...

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Late 20th Century Empire Gueridon

Materials

Granite, Steel

French Early 19th Century Empire Marble-Top Console Table
French Early 19th Century Empire Marble-Top Console Table

French Early 19th Century Empire Marble-Top Console Table

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful small painted Empire "Retour d'Egypte" console table with a black marble top.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Commode
Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Commode

Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Commode

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Revival "retour d'Egypte" four drawer commode, ca. 1910 or later, in the manner of Bernard Molitor (French, 1755-1833) with green breccia marble canted rectangular top...

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Antique 19th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of French Empire Style Painted and Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps w/ Shades
Pair of French Empire Style Painted and Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps w/ Shades

Pair of French Empire Style Painted and Gilt Porcelain Table Lamps w/ Shades

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1980, each lamp base rests on a square base, and features carved sphinx figures in the style of the "Empire Retour d'Egypte". The colorful urn shaped is decor...

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Late 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

A Swedish Empire Gilt wood Console Table, Marble Top, Early 19th Century
A Swedish Empire Gilt wood Console Table, Marble Top, Early 19th Century

A Swedish Empire Gilt wood Console Table, Marble Top, Early 19th Century

By Jonas Frisk

Located in Stockholm, SE

Giltwood and painted. Retour d`Égypte style. Similar type of consoles can be found in the Royal castle Haga and Roserberg.

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Antique 1810s Swedish Empire Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Empire Cherrywood and Giltwood Centre Table with Dark Green Marble Top
Italian Empire Cherrywood and Giltwood Centre Table with Dark Green Marble Top

Italian Empire Cherrywood and Giltwood Centre Table with Dark Green Marble Top

Located in Firenze, IT

This outstanding cherrywood and giltwood round centre table belongs to the Empire period called "Retour d' Egypte". This Italian table features a cherrywood-veneered circular top fit...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Exceptional French Empire Neoclassical "Retour d'Egypte" Cabinet
Exceptional French Empire Neoclassical "Retour d'Egypte" Cabinet

Exceptional French Empire Neoclassical "Retour d'Egypte" Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional French Empire Neoclassical "Retour d'Egypte" cabinet. All original, including the marble top.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Desk
French Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Desk

French Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Desk

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H 30 in W 55 in D 29.5 in

French Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French Empire style mahogany desk, ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. Finely cast bronze sphinx details and claw feet, front and back; dovetailed drawers with bronz...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

20th Century Retour D’egypte Style Pair of Sconces in Gilded Bronze
20th Century Retour D’egypte Style Pair of Sconces in Gilded Bronze

20th Century Retour D’egypte Style Pair of Sconces in Gilded Bronze

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful and refined 20th century, 1970s circa, pair of wall lights or sconces with four lights each. Made of gilded and patinated bronze. The bronze is finely chiseled with elabora...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Egyptian Revival Brass Bench, Circa. 1920
Antique French Egyptian Revival Brass Bench, Circa. 1920

Antique French Egyptian Revival Brass Bench, Circa. 1920

Located in Houston, TX

Rare Stunning Antique French curule bronze bench, 1920's Retour d'Egypte newly upholstered in black faux rabbit pelt.

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Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches

Italian Neoclassical Panel
Italian Neoclassical Panel

Italian Neoclassical Panel

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H 30.5 in W 25.75 in D 3 in

Italian Neoclassical Panel

Located in New York, NY

Empire period gesso and plaster on wood blue and white panel in the Retour d'Egypte style with allegorical figures flanked by Egyptian masked termes.

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Good French 1st. Empire Console
Good French 1st. Empire Console

Good French 1st. Empire Console

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H 32.5 in W 38.5 in D 16 in

Good French 1st. Empire Console

Located in Montreal, QC

A good French 1st. Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Console, the rectangular surface with later black marble top above a single frieze drawer, supported by a pair of caryatids modeled as fem...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century French Charles X Marble Top and Elm Three-Drawer Nightstands
Pair of Mid-Century French Charles X Marble Top and Elm Three-Drawer Nightstands

Pair of Mid-Century French Charles X Marble Top and Elm Three-Drawer Nightstands

Located in Dallas, TX

The French Egyptian Revival style or the "Retour d'Egypte" refers to style that makes use of the motifs and imagery of ancient Egypt.

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Mid-20th Century French Charles X Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk
19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk

19th Century Very Good Anglo-Indian Carved Wood Mahogany Tanker Partners Desk

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A Signature Piece in a Modern contemporary office, in a traditional, Retour d’Egypte, classical settings. Antique Dealer Los Angeles Beverly Hills West Hollywood.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Pair patinated & gilt bronze candlestick lamps, retour d'Egypte
Pair patinated & gilt bronze candlestick lamps, retour d'Egypte

Pair patinated & gilt bronze candlestick lamps, retour d'Egypte

Located in New York, NY

A pair of patinated and gilt bronze candlestick lamps , retour d’Egypte decoration, round base with triangular column with a gilt perched bird & decorated candle cup, French c. 1880,...

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pr. 19th C. Retour d'Egypte tiebacks
Pr. 19th C. Retour d'Egypte tiebacks

Pr. 19th C. Retour d'Egypte tiebacks

Located in San Francisco, CA

Magnificent pair of French brass tiebacks.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Commode en Acajou, époque « Retour d’Égypte » – Début XIXe
Commode en Acajou, époque « Retour d’Égypte » – Début XIXe

Commode en Acajou, époque « Retour d’Égypte » – Début XIXe

Located in HÉRIC, FR

Commode en placage d’acajou munie de trois tiroirs identiques se tirant à l’aide d’anneaux avec mufle de Lion. Le coulissage des tiroirs est parfait. Ceux-ci possèdent une traverse i...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

'Retour D'Egypte' French Empire Period Mahogany Commode with Lion Face Handles
'Retour D'Egypte' French Empire Period Mahogany Commode with Lion Face Handles

'Retour D'Egypte' French Empire Period Mahogany Commode with Lion Face Handles

Located in London, GB

Three long drawers with gilt brass lion head handles. With carved and ebonised paw feet and a Belgian black fossil marble top. France, circa 1810.

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

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

French Clock Napoleon Bonaparte "Retour d'Egypt"
French Clock Napoleon Bonaparte "Retour d'Egypt"

French Clock Napoleon Bonaparte "Retour d'Egypt"

By Empire Furniture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

French mantel clock. Retour d'Egypte period. "Portique" style. Marble: Vert de Mer.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Empire Style Gueridon
Empire Style Gueridon

Empire Style Gueridon

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H 27.5 in Dm 23.5 in

Empire Style Gueridon

Located in San Francisco, CA

Empire-style, walnut gueridon - the unique bronze, "retour d'Egypte, figural detailing appearing to support the black marble top

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Antique 19th Century French Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Gueridon with Ormolu Mounts
Large Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Gueridon with Ormolu Mounts

Large Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Gueridon with Ormolu Mounts

Located in London, GB

Raised on three mahogany lets with gilt bronze mounts in the 'retour d'Egypte' taste with female heads and sandeled feet.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Fine Regency Period Gilt and Ebonised Over-Mantel Mirror
Fine Regency Period Gilt and Ebonised Over-Mantel Mirror

Fine Regency Period Gilt and Ebonised Over-Mantel Mirror

Located in Cambridge, GB

Fine Regency period gilt and ebonised over-mantel mirror in the 'Retour d'Egypte' manner; the original plate with aged shadowy silvering, in a frame with an ebonised inner slip, flan...

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Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Ebony

Empire Mantle Clock
Empire Mantle Clock

Empire Mantle Clock

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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

Empire Mantle Clock

Located in Charleston, SC

Directoire"Retour d'Egypte" clockWhen the General Napoleon Bonaparte (future Napoleon I) came back to France after a glorious and fascinating military Canpain in Egypt( 300 Scientis...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Style Carved Figural  Armchairs
Pair of Empire Style Carved Figural  Armchairs

Pair of Empire Style Carved Figural Armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

Fabulous Form, "Retour D'Egypte" Style Armchairs, French fauteuils.

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Vintage 1960s French Living Room Sets

Pair of "Retour D'egypte" Gilt & Patinated Bronze French Candlesticks, ca. 1810
Pair of "Retour D'egypte" Gilt & Patinated Bronze French Candlesticks, ca. 1810

Pair of "Retour D'egypte" Gilt & Patinated Bronze French Candlesticks, ca. 1810

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Very impressive French bronze gilded and patinated candlesticks, with Egyptian sculpture, "Retour d'Egypte". Ca. 1810.  

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Pair of "Retour D'egypte" Style Bronze French Candelabra, ca. 1850
Impressive Pair of "Retour D'egypte" Style Bronze French Candelabra, ca. 1850

Impressive Pair of "Retour D'egypte" Style Bronze French Candelabra, ca. 1850

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Very impressive French bronze gilded candlesticks, with Egyptian sculpture, "Retour d'Egypte". Ca. 1850 Dimensions: 50 x 21 x 10 cm Weight: 5 kg.   

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Venetian Pink Flower Murano Glass Mirror
Venetian Pink Flower Murano Glass Mirror

Venetian Pink Flower Murano Glass Mirror

$6,970

H 55.12 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in

Venetian Pink Flower Murano Glass Mirror

Located in Rome, IT

This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched figure motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the edges of the frame are glass rope accents and numerous glass pink flowers. Execut...

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1990s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

By Languereau, Maison Marquis

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris
1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris

1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris

Located in Danville, CA

Antique French Ormolu Empire bronze mantel clock by Angevin A Paris Movement: 8 day wind up mechanism Function: time with half hour and hour striking Size: 16" H x 7" W x 5"...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$60,409Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Empire Portal Clock, Mahogany and Bronze, France, Early 19th Century
Empire Portal Clock, Mahogany and Bronze, France, Early 19th Century

Empire Portal Clock, Mahogany and Bronze, France, Early 19th Century

$3,532Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 6.89 in

Empire Portal Clock, Mahogany and Bronze, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Portal clock on a rectangular, stepped base in mahogany veneered with small bun feet. The stepped architrave is supported by four smooth columns, the capitals and bases are in fire-g...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Era Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock Representing a Figure in Neo-Egyptian Style
Empire Era Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock Representing a Figure in Neo-Egyptian Style

Empire Era Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock Representing a Figure in Neo-Egyptian Style

$1,984Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.07 in W 14.97 in D 5.71 in

Empire Era Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock Representing a Figure in Neo-Egyptian Style

Located in 263-0031, JP

A French patinated and fire-gilt clock depicting a standing figure in the neo-Egyptian style, Empire Era, 1800-15. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze 2-Light Sconces / Wall Lights
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze 2-Light Sconces / Wall Lights

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze 2-Light Sconces / Wall Lights

Located in New York, NY

Pair antique (19th century) sconces in the French Empire style with gilt bronze arms decorated with masks and mahogany backplates decorated with various neoclassical motifs.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Sphinx Egyptian Revival Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Biscuit Barrel Box
Victorian Sphinx Egyptian Revival Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Biscuit Barrel Box

Victorian Sphinx Egyptian Revival Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Biscuit Barrel Box

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Elaborate figural Egyptian Revival Victorian biscuit jar made by Mappin & Webb during the 19th century. This highly stylized piece features a winged sphinx with an Egyptian head piec...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Sheffield and Silverp...

Materials

Silver Plate

French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock
French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock

French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock

By Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and quite rare 19th century French chinoiserie/Japanism dore bronze mounted and hand painted porcelain aesthetic movement clock, attributed to E. Lièvre, most probably...

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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th c, French Empire Table Clock
19th c, French Empire Table Clock

19th c, French Empire Table Clock

$9,800

H 18.9 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in

19th c, French Empire Table Clock

Located in Allerum, SE

19th century French, Charles X bronze, brass and sienna marble table clock from the Empire period. Signed Ravrio Bronzier, ca 1820 France.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 55cm, width 43cm, depth 13cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is wro...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock
Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here for your consideration is a large Chinese Canton bracket clock. The gorgeous ebony case is decorated with beautiful mother of pearl inlaid on the front. There are 5 brass pineap...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Beautiful gilded bronze clock with lively decoration in the rococo style: flowers and foliage, putti Clock which is composed to be seen from all sides; dial with numbers in porcelai...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Clock
19th Century French Empire Clock

19th Century French Empire Clock

$7,500

H 19 in W 13.5 in D 5.25 in

19th Century French Empire Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century finely chased and cast dore bronze mantle clock. Porcelain dial in excellent condition. Signed "Millet." Original pendulum. Don't have original key, but can have one made.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic retour d egypte available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze, metal and wood, every retour d egypte was constructed with great care. A retour d egypte made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular.

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