A rare collector's piece for those who love the Napoleonic era's elegant French Empire style, this handsome console, or pier table, is a masterful expression of early 1800s Neoclassical design in rich mahogany topped with striking black marble. The exquisite gilt bronze mounts showcase eagle heads, acanthus leaves, rosettes, and palmettes—each motif a direct reference to the power, glory, and imperial authority of Napoleon's reign. With its balanced symmetry, noble proportions, and refined ornamentation, this console is not only a practical table but a piece of French decorative history.
Dating from the height of the Empire period (c.1800–1820), this console reflects the movement’s ambition to glorify the French state and its emperor through architecture and decorative arts. The Corinthian-style gilded mounts enhance the columnar supports and emphasize the piece’s connection to ancient Roman ideals—central to the Empire aesthetic.
This console table exemplifies the Empire style’s departure from the restrained Directoire period that preceded it, heralding a return to opulence and imperial splendor. Ideal for a refined interior, this table offers collectors and connoisseurs a rare opportunity to appreciate the artistry and ambition of the First French Empire. A beautiful piece of design, the table is also useful with its long central drawer that retains its original lock and key. This fine piece of early French design is in good original condition and has been waxed and polished, ready to be placed in its new home.
Color
Brown
Style
French
Material
Mahogany
Condition
Good
Dimensions (cm)
92.0W x 41.0D x 84.0H
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