Egyptian Revival

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Although technically an architectural style, Egyptian Revival has come to signify anything designed using the motifs and imagery of ancient Egypt such as sphynxes, obelisks and the distinctive headdresses of the Pharaohs. Originating in France, the style’s popularity arose from Emperor Napoleon’s conquest of Egypt in the late 18th Century, and is therefore closely related to the French Empire style popular in the early 19th Century.

Items in this Style

Large pair of French Empire style armchairs

Large pair of French Empire style armchairs
£12,000
Empire style ormolu clock set depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Empire style ormolu clock set depicting the Oath of the Horatii
£24,000
Antique French mahogany and ormolu mounted furniture suite

Antique French mahogany and ormolu mounted furniture suite

£24,000
Malachite, marble, gilt and patinated bronze clock set by Le Roy

Malachite, marble, gilt and patinated bronze clock set by Le Roy
£22,000
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