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Style: Empire Revival
Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk has been beautifully crafted from flame mahogany. The top has a decorative ormolu bod...
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1920s French Vintage Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Cylinder Bureau 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An Empire Revival mahogany and parcel gilt cylinder bureau, Circa 1880 in date. The panelled roll top enclosing a green inset leather writing surface and an arrangement of drawers a...
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1880s French Antique Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique French Empire Revival Cylinder Bureau 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Cylinder Bureau 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Cylinder Bureau 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been beautifully crafted from flame mahogany. The top has a striking gold tooled black leather inset writing surface which has a decorative geometric inlaid satinwood and ebony border around it. It features beautifully cast gilded Ormolu mounts including angels, pharaonic herms above paw feet and swan escutcheons. It is further enhanced with male masks wearing nemes headress's on the sides, making it an incredibly imposing and impressive item of furniture. The desk features seven drawers for maximum storage, it is freestanding with a beautifully panelled back and comes complete with the original working locks and keys. This desk will soon become the centrepiece of your furniture collection, there is no mistaking the sophisticated quality and design and it is certain to enhance the style and elegance of any living area, bedroom, or reception. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, French polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x width 150 x depth 80 Dimensions in inches: Height 29.9 x width 59.1 x depth 31.5 Empire style, is an early 19th century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America until circa 1830. The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. The previous style was called Louis XVI style, in France. The Empire style was based on aspects of the Roman Empire. It is the second phase of neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires. The furniture was made from heavy woods such as mahogany and ebony, imported from the colonies, with dark finishes often with decorative bronze mounts. Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details displayed a high level of craftsmanship. Flame mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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1880s French Antique Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) rectangular French mahogany dining table with finely cast gilt bronze mounts including Egyptian female masks at the corners and lion paw feet.
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20th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Dining Table
Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Dining Table

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Dining Table

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition. Stunning stretchers & base. This piece is in remarkably p...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk

19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, mahogany veneer. Rectangular cover plate over an inconspicuous frame. The base is arched. Fine chiselled bronze applications, gilded. Removable worktop / writing table un...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890

19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890

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H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

Empire Revival desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire Revival desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire Revival desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,307 and tops out at $10,745 while the average work can sell for $5,045.

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