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Return From Egypt

Pair of Return from Egypt armchairs, XIXth c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of natural wood Return from Egypt armchairs with a canning back and a fabric seat, Empire
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Antique 1890s French Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Return from Egypt armchairs, XIXth c.
Pair of Return from Egypt armchairs, XIXth c.
$4,547 / set
H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Mahogany and Bronze Veneer Middle Table, "Return from Egypt" Style
Located in Paris, FR
Important middle table in the style "Return from Egypt" in mahogany, mahogany veneer and bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

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Bronze

French Empire Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Blue Glass Liners Return from Egypt
By Sheffield Silver Co., F.B. Rogers Silver Co., Barbour Silver Co., Gorham CO.
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
French Napoleonic Empire table set "return from Egypt" Made of sterling silver and cobalt blue
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Good French 1st. Empire Console
Located in Montreal, QC
platform base, with mirrored back. This furniture became fashionable after Napoleon's return from Egypt.
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Antique 1810s French Empire Console Tables

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Wood

Good French 1st. Empire Console
Good French 1st. Empire Console
$5,000
H 32.5 in W 38.5 in D 16 in
French Antique Empire Style Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet, French, in the “return from Egypt” Empire style. After the Egyptian campaign Napoleon asked
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Antique 1880s French Empire Buffets

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Marble, Bronze

French Antique Empire Style Buffet
French Antique Empire Style Buffet
$5,900
H 41.5 in W 54.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of gilt bronze Retour d'Egypte candlesticks, Empire period, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
embodying the aesthetics of the Empire period. The “Return from Egypt” style Since the Battle of the
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Antique 1810s French Empire Candlesticks

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Bronze

Empire Style French Secretary “Retour d’Egypte”
Located in Austin, TX
. Translating to “Return from Egypt”, it is often characterized by Egyptian female figures in a frontal pose and
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Antique 1820s French Empire Secretaires

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Marble, Brass

Empire Style French Secretary “Retour d’Egypte”
Empire Style French Secretary “Retour d’Egypte”
$4,900
H 55.5 in W 33.5 in D 31.25 in
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
of Figures regal lions during the period of the return from Egypt. Very Large size Statues Sculpture
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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Statues

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Terracotta

17th Century, Italian Painting by Pier Francesco Cittadini, Jacob and his Family
Located in IT
description, such as caravans of wayfarers and herds or the "Return from Egypt" of the Puskin Museum. Also
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Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
inspired by the Napoleonic return from the Egyptian Campaign. The sturdy piece makes for a classic
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Period  French, Empire Painted Commode
19th Century Period  French, Empire Painted Commode
$5,800
H 39.25 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Antique Religious Painting After Anthony Van Dyck
Located in Long Island City, NY
infant John the Baptist greeting his cousin Jesus upon his return from exile in Egypt. The original
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Canvas

French 19th Century Painted Chest Of Drawers With Bronzes Handles
Located in London, Park Royal
female busts above the columns, a classic motif inspired by the Napoleonic return from the Egypt Campaign
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique Oil Painting "The Toast" after Francesco Brunnery 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the Middle East. After returning from Jerusalem and Egypt, Bonnat began experimenting with anecdotal
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings

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Canvas

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Pair of “return from Egypt” torch holders , attributed to Agostino Fantastici
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Pair of Egyptian style Torchères with hermes and female busts on the stems, on flared griffon feet
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

Empire Console Table 19th Century Retour De Egypt Style, Vienna / Austria
Located in Volkach, BY
in 19th century Europe was triggered by Napoleon's return from Egypt around 1800. Our Retour de
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Console Tables

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Pearwood

Empire Style Mahogany Middle Desk with Egyptian Décor, France 19th Century
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
embellished with empire green leathers gilded with iron. This "Return from Egypt" style desk is a fine example
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Antique 1890s French Empire Desks

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Bronze

Table/pedestal Table - B. Molitor - Empire Period - France - 18th Century
Located in CANNES, FR
1795-1800 in the so-called Return from Egypt style. In the style (unsigned) of Bernard Molitor (1755
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Antique 18th Century French Empire Pedestals

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Marble

Daybed / Day Lounge Bed / Empire / Retour De Egypt / North German, Around 1810
Located in Volkach, BY
return from his Egyptian expedition in 1801, the first big wave of aegytomania set in all over Europe
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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Daybeds

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Wood

Mahogany with Bronzes and Marble Sideboard, De Coene, Empire Style, 1950s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very elegant sideboard from the collection "Return of Egypt" of the De Coene brothers manufacture
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Empire Sideboards

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Marble, Bronze

Mahogany with Bronzes and Marble Showcase, De Coene, Empire Style, 1950s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very elegant showcase from the collection "Return of Egypt" of the De Coene brothers manufacture
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Empire Vitrines

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Marble, Bronze

Fireplace "Return from Egypt" Inspired by the 18th Dynasty
Located in Brussels, BE
Fireplace "Return from Egypt" inspired by the 18th dynasty.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Consulate Period "Return from Egypt" Fireplace Fender
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt and patinated bronze fireplace fender in the "Return from Egypt" style. Two sphinx sit facing
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Candlesticks "Return from Egypt"
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks of First Empire era, period "return of Egypt" . Represent a woman dressed to
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20th Century Italian Empire Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Candlesticks "Return from Egypt"
Pair of Candlesticks "Return from Egypt"
H 13.67 in W 3.78 in D 3.78 in
Psyche Mirror "Return from Egypt-style" from the Empire Period, 1810
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period mahogany and mahogany veneer psyche mirror in "Return from Egypt-style". A central
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

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Bronze

Important Directoire Period Clock in the Return from Egypt Style
Located in Paris, FR
. In the "Return from Egypt" style, it is composed of two bollards decorated with vestal caryatids in
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Living Room Set in Return from Egypt Style
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany living room set in Return from Egypt style composed of a sofa, two chairs and two
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets

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Bronze

Consulat-Return From Egypt Period Cheval Floor Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
French cheval floor mirror crafted of mahogany and mahogany veneer, standing on sinuously curved legs terminating in claw feet with wheels. In furniture, a cheval glass is a full-len...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

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Bronze

Important Pair of Marble-Topped Console Tables in Return from Egypt Style
Located in Paris, FR
large diamond pattern, a hallmark of French Directory style. Enhanced by a beautiful return of Egypt
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Armchairs, the First Empire Period, circa 1802
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
forearm representing Sphinxes Paris Return from Egypt. H: 93 cm, l: 58 cm, d: 49 cm
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Antique Early 1800s European Empire Armchairs

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Wood

French Early 19th Century Empire Marble-Top Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
furniture became fashionable after Napoleon's return from Egypt. Nice grey color and rare marble-top
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

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Marble

Empire Style French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet, French, in the “return from Egypt” Empire style. After the Egyptian campaign, Napoleon
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Antique 1880s French Empire Buffets

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Marble, Bronze

Empire Style French Buffet
Empire Style French Buffet
H 41.75 in W 82.5 in D 23.25 in
Empire Style French Antique Bar
Located in Austin, TX
"return from Egypt" style, including a wreath on the door. The front drop door opens to interior brass
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Dry Bars

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Marble, Bronze

Empire Style French Antique Bar
Empire Style French Antique Bar
H 40.75 in W 43.25 in D 19.5 in
Empire Style French Antique Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
in the “return from Egypt” style, including wreaths on the doors. The doors open to interior shelving
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Buffets

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Marble, Brass

Empire Style French Antique Buffet
Empire Style French Antique Buffet
H 37.25 in W 90.5 in D 21 in
Empire Style Desk Chair in Mahogany and Leather
Located in Paris, FR
armchair is completely in the style "Return from Egypt". It will fit perfectly with a set of office
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Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Mid-19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mantel Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
reference to Napoleon Bonaparte's return from his campaign in Egypt. The triangular pediment at the crown is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors

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Bronze

19th Century French Retour d'Egypte Mantel Clock, Pendule d'Audience
Located in Greven, DE
: When Napoleon Bonaparte returned from his Egyptian campaigns in 1801, a veritable Egyptomania broke out
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Retour d'Egypte, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
returned from his Egypt campaigns in 1801, a veritable Egyptomania broke out in France. Gilded caryatids
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Art Deco Bronze and Sevres Crystal Lampstand and Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
mahogany veneer expanding table in return from Egypt style. The circular belt is decorated with ormolu
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Mid-20th Century Center Tables

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Wood

Bronze Seal, Original Mercury Gilding Early 19 Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
condition. Period: Empire - return from Egypt Dimensions: Height: 11,5cm x Width: 2,5cm.
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Early 19th Century French Maple and Gilt Double Action Harp by S. Erard, 1811
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Dallas, TX
lions, illustrate the influence of Napoleon's return from Egypt. The harp is in excellent condition and
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Antique 19th Century British Empire Musical Instruments

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Brass

French Empire Clock Return from Egypt
Located in Marseille, FR
Empire clock, return from Egypt, transition Louis XVI. Clock in white and black marble, decorated
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Clock Return from Egypt
French Empire Clock Return from Egypt
H 18.12 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Antique Staffordshire Bocage Figure "Return from Egypt" by "Obadiah Sherratt"
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A fine pottery pearlware figure of the " Return from Egypt" with Joseph standing with staff and
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Antique Early 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

French Empire Period White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Clock, circa 1810
By Juttel à Villefranche
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Awesome portico clock in white Carrara marble and fine original ormolu decorations, Return from
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Swedish Fossil Shell Marble Obelisks, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
commenced. They became very popular after Napoleon returned from Egypt and are simply miniature versions of
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Pair Of Empire Period Armchairs, Carved And Patinated Wood, 19th
Located in Aubervilliers, IDF
-Desmalter. Italian work from the Empire period, return from Egypt. The set of two armchairs has pediment
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Armchairs

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Wood

19th French From Desk Chair In Mahogany And Gilt Bronzes Return Of Egypt
Located in Paris, FR
19th French From desk chair in mahogany and gilt bronzes return of Egypt perfectly restored
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Antique Pottery Pearlware Table Base Figures of the Flight and Return
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
century A rare pair of table base pearlware figures depicting the Flight and Return from and to Egypt
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Antique 19th Century English Pottery

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware, Pottery

French Louis XVI Period Vernis Martin Lacquer Semainier, circa 1780
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
returned from Egypt. There was then the torch for victory, and bay leaves symbolical of the praise meted
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Empire style mahogany and leather desk chair with Egyptian decor
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
. This "Return from Egypt" style armchair is a fine example of the Empire style produced at the end of
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Antique 1890s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Bronze

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French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
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Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
French 19th Century Empire Style Commode
$3,795
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Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
$16,477 / set
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Porcelain

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Birch

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Located in BARSAC, FR
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Biedermeier Sofa, Prob. Vienna, circa 1830
$5,983
H 35.44 in W 77.96 in D 27.17 in
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Balenciaga offers a 30-day return or exchange policy, effective the date of purchase or delivery. You can return any item within that window with complimentary shipping. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    Yes, you typically can return items purchased directly from Louis Vuitton online or in a brand-owned retail store, provided you didn't use or damage them. Normally, Louis Vuitton places a limit on how long you have to return items. Check the information included with the item for specific return policies. You’ll find a large selection of Louis Vuitton on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For its return policy, Louis Vuitton offers complimentary returns and exchanges within 30 days. The item needs to be in pristine condition with its original packaging. Shop a collection of vintage and new Louis Vuitton designs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The iconic Tiffany key rings were inscribed with the message “Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York” so that if separated the owner and key would be reunited at the fifth ave store.