French Empire Style
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Malmaison, Entrance Hall. Note scagliola surface on columns and walls.
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Malmaison, The Council Room, Percier and Fontaine.
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Malmaison, Bedroom of the Empress Josephine.
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Fall front secretary desk by Simon Mansion.
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Saut-de-lit (wash basin), Malmaison.
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Salon des Saisons, Hôtel de Beauharnais, Paris.
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Mahogany chair, circa 1815, by J. Louis Louvra.
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Console table in mahogany with gilded wood and bronze. Stamped with the mark of C. Lemarchand, Paris
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Marble-topped table of ash, supported by four ormolu caryatids by Jacob Desmalter.
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Mahogany cheval mirror or dressing glass (Psyché) with ormolu mounts based on a design by Charles Percier and made by Jacob Desmalter.
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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.
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Mahogany veneered coin cabinet designed by Charles Percier. Note the Egyptian influence.
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Mahogany sleigh bed with ormolu mounts. Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
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