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Good French 1st. Empire Console
Located in Montreal, QC
A good French 1st. Empire "Retour d'Egypte" Console, the rectangular surface with later black
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Good French 1st. Empire Console
Good French 1st. Empire Console
H 32.5 in W 38.5 in D 16 in
French 1st Empire Brass Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Galle during the 1st empire period in France, circa 1810. Three female busts dressed in a Hellenistic
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

1st Empire Mahogany desk, ca 1810
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Unusual 1st Empire desk, circa 1810, in mahogany, Burl, with Brass inlay and blackened columns
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood, Lacquer

1st Empire Mahogany desk, ca 1810
1st Empire Mahogany desk, ca 1810
H 34.25 in W 47.25 in D 25 in
French 19th Century 1st Empire Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This eye-catching chandelier was crafted in France in the early 1800’s during the 1st Empire period
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

French 1st Empire Armchair with Carved Dolphins' Heads
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine Empire armchair with four elegant saber legs, upholstered in vertical cream and crimson
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

French 1st Empire Armchair with Carved Dolphins' Heads
French 1st Empire Armchair with Carved Dolphins' Heads
No Reserve
H 34.45 in W 22.84 in D 19.1 in
Antique French Aubusson Carpet - 1st Empire Period
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Carpet - 1st Empire Period 11' x 12' 10" - 335 x 390 cm
Category

Antique 1820s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1810s Large Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar, 1st Empire Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful Empire period porcelain lidded apothecary jar, dating from the 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jars

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of 1st Empire Style Antique Bras de Lumiere
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant pair is in the style of the First Empire. Each is cast with palmettes, acanthus
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu centerpiece. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Ormolu

Baseball - David Levinthal - 1st Edition, Empire Editions, 2006
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Empire Editions, New York, 2006. Known for his use of toys and
Category

Early 2000s American Books

Materials

Paper

French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Mahogany Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative French early 19th century 1st Empire period Mahogany planter. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Ormolu Candelabra Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu candelabra
Category

Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Ormolu

Georgian Silver Mustard Pots Blue Glass Liners 1st Empire Tableware a pair
By Odiot, Sheffield, Gorham, Barbour Silver Co., Towle Silversmiths
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Museal Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Mustard pots Style: Empire, Georgian, Antique, Regency
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Att. Thomire A Paris
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptional Antique French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Attributed to
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Busts

Materials

Bronze

Italian Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bronze, Giltwood, & Porphyry Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very rare Italian early 19th century 1st Empire period giltwood, patinated bronze
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Important Pair of 1st Period French Empire Pat. & Dore Bronze 6-Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and important pair of antique French 1st period Empire patinated and two-tone matte and
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Mahogany, Ormolu, and Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century 1st Empire period Mahogany, ormolu, giltwood, and Vert de
Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Mahogany, Marble, and Ormolu Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive French 19th century 1st Empire period mahogany, brass, ormolu, and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Italian Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Giltwood Eagle Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely decorative Italian early 19th century 1st Empire period giltwood eagle
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Of French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Bookends/Busts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period patinated wood, giltwood, and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely high quality French early 19th century 1st Empire period crystal and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Baccarat Crystal & Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and unique French early 19th century 1st Empire period Baccarat crystal and ormolu
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Walnut and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and statement making pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire period walnut and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Giltwood

Russian 19th Century 1st Empire Period Mahogany, Ebony and Ormolu Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Russian 19th century 1st Empire period Mahogany, Ebony, and ormolu cabinet. The two
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century 1st Empire period mahogany, ormolu and marble cabinet Circa 1805
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Mahogany, Ormolu And Marble Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome and large scaled French 19th century 1st Empire Period Mahogany, Ormolu and white
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Patinated and Giltwood Mirror, Circa 1805
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely decorative French 19th century 1st Empire period patinated and giltwood
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Ormolu Mirrored Plateau/Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and very high quality French early 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu mirrored
Category

Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 1st Empire Dore Bronze Mtd. 5-Arm Mirrored Sconces, Att. Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of French 1st Empire Period Dore bronze mounted five-arm sconces/mirrors
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Ormolu, Mahogany and Marble Vanity Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu, flamed mahogany, and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Vanities

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large scale French 19th century 1st Empire period mahogany, ormolu, and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Mahogany, Ormolu, and Giltwood Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality French 19th century 1st Empire period flamed mahogany, ormolu, and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century 1st Empire Period Giltwood and Polychrome Eagle Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely decorative French early 19th century 1st Empire period giltwood and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of First-Empire Period 2-Handled Porcelain Vases with Westall Venus Scenes
By Porcelaine de Paris, Richard Westall
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and rare pair of French Paris Porcelain First-Empire Period Winged Sphynx-form double
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Basket Chandelier, 1st Third 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large ceiling chandelier with six brass candle holders. The hanging of glass prisms, drops and beads is guided over two hoops and ends in a basket with hanging drops.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century 1st Empire Crouch Mahogany and Fire Gilt Ormolu Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and high quality French early 19th century 1st Empire crouch mahogany and fire gilt
Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Flamed Mahogany And Ormolu Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French early 19th century 1st Empire period flamed Mahogany and Ormolu
Category

Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 1st Empire Period Bronze and Ormolu Three-Light Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and stunning true pair of French 1st empire period, ca. 1810 patinated bronze and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Signed Sterling Silver Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French early 19th century 1st Empire period signed sterling silver lidded urn. The urn
Category

Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

ANCIENT RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF DIONYSOS (BACCHUS) ROMAN EMPIRE 1ST CENTURY AD
Located in Milan, IT
composition and used as a decorative element applied to a piece of furniture. Its finely wrought details, as
Category

15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Il Mobile Impero in Italia 'Italian Empire Furniture', First Edition
By Enrico Colle
Located in valatie, NY
Italian Empire Style Furniture. It includes furniture from the different kingdoms of Italy; Naples and
Category

20th Century Italian Books

Materials

Paper

The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour, & History in 2 Vols. 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Book of Decorative Furniture, Its Form, Colour and History. 2 Volume Set by Edwin Foley. London
Category

Early 20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Russian Early 19th Century 1st Empire Period Mahogany, Ormolu, and Brass Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely elegant Russian early 19th century 1st Empire period flamed Mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Art and the Empire City New York, 1825-1861, by Dell Upton, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Art And The Empire City: New York, 1825-1861, by Dell Upton, and Catherine Voorsanger. Metropolitan
Category

Early 2000s American Books

Materials

Paper

Roman Column, 1st Century A.D, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Roman column. Made with marble. 1st Century A.D, Spain Very decorative. Good Condition. With
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Classical Roman Figurative Scul...

Materials

Marble

Roman Column, 1st Century A.D, Spain
Roman Column, 1st Century A.D, Spain
H 47.24 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
French Empire Commode
Located in Austin, TX
1st Empire French Commode comprised of 4 drawers and original brass hardware. Key included as well
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Empire Commode
French Empire Commode
H 38.5 in W 46 in D 23.25 in
Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup
By Dagoty
Located in Paris, FR
This very rare set of 12 delicate cups swan shape with their saucers is signed by Dagoty, one of the favorite manufacturers of Empress Joséphine's first Napoleon wife well known for ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finest quality 1st Empire Ormolu figural Bronze Candelabras.
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras
Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras
H 20.75 in W 11.75 in D 5.5 in
Large Silver Metal Ewer, Period: Empire
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
: 1st Empire Dimensions: Height: 34cm x width: 15cm The ewer is a container used to serve drinks
Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Large Silver Metal Ewer, Period: Empire
Large Silver Metal Ewer, Period: Empire
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 13.39 in
Corot Women by Mary Morton, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Corot: Women by Mary Morton. Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, 2018. 1st Ed exhibition
Category

2010s American Books

Materials

Paper

Corot Women by Mary Morton, 1st Ed
Corot Women by Mary Morton, 1st Ed
H 11.25 in W 9.25 in D 0.75 in
Pierre-Philippe Thomire Empire Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) Empire marble mantel (fireplace) clock. 1st quarter
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Small Marble-Topped Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This period Empire table was made in France, circa 1815, is crafted from imported mahogany and done
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Fine Antique Empire / Regency Carved Ebonised Double Ended Couch
By Druce & Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Step into the captivating and opulent world of the Regency/Empire period with this exquisite double
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Empire Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ebony

Early 19th Century Birch Empire Lyre Form Side Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
surface marks, restoration to base to increase stability. Fine quality example of a 1st Empire side table
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Tables

Materials

Birch

Russian Empire Secretaire
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Russian Empire Secretaire made of solid birch blond-wood and veneer. Elegant and compact design
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Secretaires

Russian Empire Secretaire
Russian Empire Secretaire
H 54 in W 46 in D 21 in
Roman Empire Opus Sectile Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally important Roman Empire pavement forming this table's top would have lined the
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Tables

Materials

Stone

Roman Empire Opus Sectile Table
Roman Empire Opus Sectile Table
H 30.13 in W 94.5 in D 47.13 in
Sotheby's Ariane Dandois, October 2007, Volume II, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Ariane Dandois, October 2007, Volume II. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Sotheby’s New
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century Basket Shape Gilt Bronze Crystal Empire Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Early 19th century basket shape gilt bronze crystal empire wall lights. Cross-shaped
Category

Antique 1840s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
distinct style of the 1st empire period in France. Quite heavy with a smooth patina, Adorned with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique Meissen Empire Coffee Pot with Gold Decoration, 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen Empire coffee pot with gold decoration. 19th century. Measures: 27 x 20 cm. 1st
Category

Antique 19th Century German Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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1st Empire Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1st empire furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right piece of 1st empire furniture, those designed in Empire and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made item from our selection of 1st empire furniture over the years, but those crafted by Biesse Duron and Porcelaine de Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1st Empire Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of 1st empire furniture at 1stDibs is $6,100, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $99,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1st Empire Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify French Empire furniture, look for characteristics of the period. Pieces typically have substantial, weighty silhouettes and ornate details. You will often find Greek and Roman motifs included in their designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Empire furniture.