Vintage 1970 The French Empire Style Art Book – Napoleonic Design & Decorative

The French Empire Style by Alvar González-Palacios is a richly illustrated 1970 hardcover exploring the grandeur of early-19th-century French decorative arts. Translated from the Italian Dal Direttorio all’Impero, this work traces how Napoleon’s reign reshaped European design into a triumph of neoclassical ornament, symbolism, and imperial luxury. Lavish color plates document interiors, architecture, and objets d’art from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Malmaison, and other renowned collections. Topics include painting, sculpture, porcelain, textiles, bronze, and furniture—each revealing the disciplined symmetry and gold-laden refinement that defined the Empire aesthetic. A valuable reference for collectors, art historians, and interior designers, this edition was printed in Italy by Fratelli Fabbri Editori and bound in Scotland by Hunter & Foulis. Published by Hamlyn, London / New York / Sydney / Toronto. Condition: Very good vintage condition. Dust jacket shows light edge wear and a minor surface mark on front. Interior pages are clean, binding secure, and color plates bright and glossy. No writing or tears noted.