French Empire Style

Malmaison, Entrance Hall. Note scagliola surface on columns and walls.

Malmaison, The Council Room, Percier and Fontaine.

Malmaison, Bedroom of the Empress Josephine.

Fall front secretary desk by Simon Mansion.

Saut-de-lit (wash basin), Malmaison.

Salon des Saisons, Hôtel de Beauharnais, Paris.

Mahogany chair, circa 1815, by J. Louis Louvra.

Console table in mahogany with gilded wood and bronze. Stamped with the mark of C. Lemarchand, Paris

Marble-topped table of ash, supported by four ormolu caryatids by Jacob Desmalter.

Mahogany cheval mirror or dressing glass (Psyché) with ormolu mounts based on a design by Charles Percier and made by Jacob Desmalter.

Josephine's jewel cabinet of figured mahogany with ormolu mounts. The design came from the sculptor Chaudet who was influenced by Percier and Fontaine. The piece was made by Jacob Desmalter.

Mahogany veneered coin cabinet designed by Charles Percier. Note the Egyptian influence.

Mahogany sleigh bed with ormolu mounts. Musée des Arts Décoratifs.

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