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What period is Empire furniture?
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Developed in Paris at the end of the 18th century, Empire furniture was the official style of the Napoleonic Empire. The furniture is characterized by its heavy visual weight and Greek and Roman motifs. Shop a collection of Empire furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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French Empire Salon Set After Jean Francois Bellange
By Bellanger
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
accented by rosettes palmettes and acanthus characterizing most French Empire furniture and Decorative
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Provincial Empire Marble Top Commode, France, Circa:1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
elements of French Empire furniture, the application is more provincial than Parisian made pieces. The
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Specimen Marble Console Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Extraordinary 20th century French Empire style console table.
This table is after a design by
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20th Century French Empire Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mark Brazier Jones armchair “Atlantis “ limited edition numbered 6/50
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in Bruxelles, BE
. Crafted in 1988 in England, the chair’s design draws inspiration from grand French Empire furniture of the
Category
1990s English Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Directoire Mahogany Dining Chairs Attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter who went on to become a leading French Empire Furniture maker in the early
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Napoleon III Commode, 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: French Empire Napoleon III Commode
Date/Period: 19th century
Dimension: 90cm x 63cm x 120cm
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood