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

Egyptian Revival style ormolu and marble clock set

Egyptian Revival style ormolu and marble clock set
£7,500
Pair of Egyptian Revival cast iron figural candelabra by Durenne

Pair of Egyptian Revival cast iron figural candelabra by Durenne
£35,000
Empire period ormolu clock set depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Empire period ormolu clock set depicting the Oath of the Horatii
£24,000
Empire period ormolu mounted mahogany side cabinet

Empire period ormolu mounted mahogany side cabinet
£12,000
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