A French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu executive desk

List: $48,500.00

An extremely handsome and impressive French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu executive desk. At the frieze is a central wider drawer flanked by smaller drawers at each side. On the left side is a faux façade of... — Read More

Item # 9595
H: 31.5 in L: 69 in D: 31.5 in
H: 80 cm L: 175 cm D: 80 cm
France
19th Century
Empire st. Read More

(Empire st.) - Neo-Classical in style, it was inspired by the decorative motifs and characteristics of Greco-Roman models, characterized as noble and massive. Mahogany, Rosewood, and Ebony were the preferred woods. Brass or gilt mounts in the form of swags, festoons, laurel wreaths, torches, and mythological creatures were used. Also common were the Napoleonic emblems of the bee, the crown, and the letter "N". After Napoleon conquered Egypt, he was so inspired by what he saw there, and he instructed his cabinet makers to include designs of sphinxes, Cariatides, and other Egyptian figures, in their creations.

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