Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
EMPIRE STYLE
From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.
Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.
Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.
Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.
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Style: Empire
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow. Classical and Victorian, it's done by French Tapestry maker back in 1900s.
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Aubusson Pillow 18'' X 18''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 18th century French tapestry aubusson pillow. 18'' x 18''
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wool
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow 13" X 11"
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wool
19th Century Italian Ringed Double Sided Stone Tub
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century ITALIAN RINGED DOUBLE SIDED STONE TUB
WIDTH 74cms
LENGTH 160 cms
DEPTH 62cm
WEIGHT 300Kg
MANUFACTURE Italian
Material Limestone
THICKNESS OF TH...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
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Stone
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 18" X 7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 18" X 7", Authentic Woolen Tapestry Pillow
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Mid-17th Century German Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wool, Feathers
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 20'' X 14'', Needlework and Handmade, Brussels.
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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
The history of Aubusson textiles dates back to the 14th century. The town of Aubusson is located in the La Marche area of France, which is located at the base of the Creuse River. It...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 19'' X 19''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 19th century French Aubusson tapestry pillow. 19'' x 19'' x 6''.
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
1880 Antique Aubusson Pillow - 20'' X 17''
Located in Los Angeles, US
20'' X 17'' antique pillow. 19th-century fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Located in New York, NY
This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed,
As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
Mid 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Aubusson Pillow 20'' X 14'', handmade french piece in great condition
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1880 Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
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1880s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 19" X 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 19" X 11", Woolen Piece
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17th Century German Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
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1850s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wool, Cotton
Circa 1920 Antique Suzani Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique Suzani Pillow
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1920s Uzbek Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
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1850s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1650 Antique Brussels Baroque Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1650 Antique Brussels Baroque Pillow
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1650s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
An Empire Bedside Table
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
An early nineteenth century mahogany bedside table with single drawer to frieze, white marble top surrounded by brass gallery, all supported on fluted cylindrical...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
The history of Aubusson textiles dates back to the 14th century. The town of Aubusson is located in the La Marche area of France, which is located at the base of the Creuse River. It...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 18" X 13" , Circa 1850s
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 21'' X 21''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 19th century French Aubusson tapestry pillow. 21'' x 21''
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Metallic Tapestry Pillow 14" X 11", Authentic 18th Century piece, handmade
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18th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Early-19th Century English Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Early-19th Century English Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 10", Floral Design, Authentic
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Early 19th Century British Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Antique 19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 24'' X 15''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 19th century French tapestry pillow. Tribal and traditional.
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow 18th Century
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18th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1860s Antique French Aubusson Tapesatry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapesatry Pillow
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1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1920 Antique American Hook Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique American Hook Pillow
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1920s American Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early-19th Century English Tapestry Pillow 14" X 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Early-19th Century English Tapestry Pillow 14" X 8", Animal Print Style , Authentic
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
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1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 19''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry pillow, 23" X 19" x 6" Made in the 16th century.
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16th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
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17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1880 Antique Ziegler Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Circa 1880 Antique Ziegler Pillow
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1880s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Antique Turkish Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Turkish Pillow
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17th Century Turkish Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow 18th Century
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18th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Ca.1900 Antique Silk Turkish Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1900 Antique Silk Turkish Pillow 29'' X 11'', Silk, Turkish Traditional.
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk, Wool
Circa 1850 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow
Category
1850s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 13" X 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 13" X 11", Floral Style
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
1780s French Beauvias Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Extremely fine antique French beauvias tapestry pillow with a bouquet of flawers in the center, surrounded by a circle of flowers on rose grounded CA. 1870s. 17'' x 17'' inches. Hand...
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1780s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow 19" X 13", it also has it's pair as well for whom that is interested, … more
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow 19'' x 18''
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1850 Antique French Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Pillow
Category
1850s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Pillow Ca. 1860
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1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
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19th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 18 X 12
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th century antique Brussels tapestry pillow. 18 X 12.
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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 25'' X 13'', handmade 18th Century Piece
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 7"
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Mid-17th Century German Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Category
1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1900 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1900 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
C A. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
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1860s Portuguese Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
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17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 28" X 13" - Circa 1850s
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Category
1850s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow Ca.1860
Category
1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
The history of Aubusson textiles dates back to the 14th century. The town of Aubusson is located in the La Marche area of France, which is located at the base of the Creuse River. It...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1820 Antique Indian Keshmir Pillow - 29'' X 20''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1820 antique Indian Keshmir pillow 29'' x 20''. Traditional and empire style.
Category
1820s Indian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Empire more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Empire more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more furniture and collectibles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire more furniture and collectibles made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Unknown pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more furniture and collectibles, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Europa Antiques, Modenese Gastone, and Schumacher. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for more furniture and collectibles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $95,530 while the average work can sell for $2,520.
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