$11,000
H 20 in W 13 in D 8 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Empire Neoclassical Statue Clock by Rabiat Paris 1810
Located in Portland, OR
Poetry" Claude François Rabiat circa 1810, in excellent condition. The clock depicts a handsome tall
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
. Active 1806-24, he worked with Claude Francois Rabiat who's workshop he took over in 1815. The patinated
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 8.27 in
Large Beautiful France Fire-Gilt Bronze Empire Clock "Allegory of poetry"
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
francois Rabiat. This clock has been checked, it works well and will be shipped with a pendulum and key
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Candelabra from the Empire Period by Rabiat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Paire de candélabres vers 1810/1820 par le bronzier Rabiat en marbre de sienne et bronze patiné
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra by Claude Francois Rabiat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These signed French Empire figural bronze candelabra are by the esteemed maker Claude Francois
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze and Patinated Candelabrum Signed Chibout
Located in Stockholm, SE
with Claude Francois Rabiat who´s Parisian workshop he took over in 1815. The gilt and cast of very
Bronze
Sold
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Putto Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
sconces in the manner of the important French bronzier Claude-Francois Rabiat (1756-1815) displaying
Bronze
Sold
H 52 in W 17 in D 17 in
Antique French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candelabra by Rabiat, circa 1805
Located in Austin, TX
bronzier Rabiat, please see the last picture. This candelabra is based on the original drawings of Charles
Marble, Bronze
Empire Bronze Ormolu 4 Light Candelabra Table Lamps, Manner Rabiat, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Manner of Claude-Francois Rabiat. Each modeled as a classical maiden holding aloft a basket of
Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Candelabra
Located in Stockholm, SE
a pair of empire candelabra Paris signed francois RABIAT
Ormolu, Bronze
empire candelabra
Located in Stockholm, SE
very important candelabra ormolu and verde alpi marble signed Rabiat
Ormolu
Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Bowl Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful bowl chandelier is designed in the Empire style, which flourished in France in the period 1804-14, when Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor. The style is defined as a phase...
Ormolu, Bronze
Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
This magnificent set of four antique candelabra come as a pair of pairs: one slightly larger pair and one smaller pair. They date from roughly 1805, during the period of the Napoleon...
Bronze
$9,600 / set
H 27 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Pair 19th C French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Candelabra w/ Winged Maiden Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite pair of 19th-century French Empire parcel gilt bronze candelabra, showcasing the opulent artistry of the period. Each candelabrum features a patinated bronze figure of a...
Bronze
$29,700 / set
H 30 in W 12 in D 10 in
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A pair of spectacular and prominent antique French Empire-style figural patinated and gilt bronze candelabra. Each candelabrum takes the form of a fully modeled winged female figure,...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$24,599 / set
H 25.99 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Antique French Empire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These fine and large French candelabra date from the Empire period of the 19th century and beautifully contrast the different finishes of gilt and patinated bronze. Each piece is mod...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of French gilt and patinated bronze wall lights French, 20th Century Height 103cm, width 50cm, depth 44cm Drawing inspiration from the sophisticated Empire style, these wall li...
Bronze, Ormolu
$3,950 / set
H 35 in W 8 in D 8 in
French Pair of Empire Patina Dore Bronze Winged Lady Victory Candelabras
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair French Napoleon III Empire style gilt doré and patinated bronze neoclassic three-arm candelabra with finely cast detail, each featuring a classical winged lady victory...
Bronze
$4,400Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 25 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of Russian Empire figural candelabra featuring a patinated bronze caryatid holding a gilt bronze urn mounted with a torch atop her head, with two horns terminating in flamed c...
Bronze
$14,850Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 36.75 in Dm 8.75 in
Pair French 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Urn Table Lamps
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Empire style patinated-bronze and gilt-bronze mounted allegorical covered urn vases lamps in the manner of Pierre-Philippe Thomire (Fr...
Bronze
$12,937
H 32.29 in Dm 11.42 in
Pair of Empire Ceremonial Bronze Candelabras/Candlesticks after P. P. Thomire
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Empire ceremonial candelabras / candlesticks after P. P. Thomire Victoria standing on a gold ball in a long, pleated robe, carrying a vase with a central shaft and 7 curv...
Bronze
Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Russian Empire Figural patinated and Dore Bronze six-light candelabras with maidens and putties with verde antico marble bases. Each candelabra with a standing ...
Bronze
$18,000 / set
H 30.32 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabras by Pierre Chibout
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of Empire candelabra for five candles each, crafted by Pierre Chibout in the early 19th century. The candelabra are made of patinated and fire-gilded bronze. The candelabras f...
Bronze
Pair of empire candelabra
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of empire candelabra in gilded bronze. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL...
Gold, Bronze
$9,500 / set
H 31 in W 11 in D 8 in
Pair Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Empire Figural Nike Candelabra Signed Meignan
By Meighan Morrison
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous pair of Charles X ormolu and patinated bronze five light candelabra are signed Meignan and date from the early 19th Century. The scrolled arms issuing from a gilt bronz...
Bronze
$67,500 / set
H 55.5 in W 23.75 in D 17.5 in
Pair of French Empire style Bronze and Bronze Dore Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Spectacular Pair of French Empire style Bronze & Bronze Dore 12 light Figural Candelabra, late 19th Century, each depicting a standing winged Victory with outstreached ...
Marble, Bronze
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.
Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.