$4,848Sale Price|20% Off
French Painted Zinc Bathtub from 1800
Located in Vienna, Austria
This French zinc bathtub is in original condition: without a drainage hole, with a wood subframe, two handles and beautiful blue painting and decoration on both sides. Seems to be wa...
Zinc
DOUBLE-SIDED NAPOLEONIC-ERA Empire STONE BASIN WITH RINGS AND ROSETTES
Located in Madrid, ES
XIX VERY RARE double-sided empire stone bathtub with rings. This is the only original tub we have found in 40 years that has the "DOUBLE SIDED" ring sculpture.
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Empire Bathtub in Marble, 1805s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare antique bathtub Napoleon's French Empire, 1805s in marble with carved decorations.
Marble
Original Empire Period Bathtub
By Empire Furniture
Located in Brussels, BE
Empire period bathtub in original and very good condition, tinned red copper, claw feet and lion heads, circa 1810.
Bronze, Copper
Early 19th Century Empire Copper Bathtub
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful copper tub made in the early 19th century. In this model tub you have to bathe sitting, that is why the tub is very high. The copper has been polished in a rough manner to ...
Copper
Rare Empire Antique Galvanized Sheet Military Bathtub
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare antique bathtub Napoleon's Italian Empire, 1800s in galvanized sheet with hand painted faux marble decorations.
Sheet Metal
Bathtub Empire style in porcelain coated cast iron
Located in Paris, FR
Bathtub Empire style in porcelain coated cast iron, Enamel interior redone, exterior paint in the desired color, such as the origin.
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Copper Bathtub
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful antique early 19th century copper bathtub. Made in France in the Empire style. This is an Asymmetrical bathtub that you sit in, which is why this bathtub is quite high.
Copper
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H 21.66 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Carrara Marble Bathtub
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
A true rarity to consider if you're furnishing a bathroom. This bathtub was made in the early 19th century during the Empire period.
Marble
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H 29.53 in W 63 in D 25.2 in
Italian Empire Hand Carved White Carrara Marble Bathtub with Lion Heads
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare antique bathtub Napoleon's Italian Empire, 1800s in white Carrara marble with carved decorations.
Marble
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H 29.53 in W 63 in D 25.2 in
Italian Empire Hand Carved White Carrara Marble Bathtub with Lion Heads
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare antique bathtub Napoleon's Italian Empire, 1800s in white Carrara marble with carved decorations.
Marble
French Empire Bathtub in Zinc with Embossed Design, circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome zinc bathtub from Napoleon's French Empire, with embossed design.
Zinc
Early 19th Century Copper Bathtub
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Beautiful early 19th century (around 1800) copper bathtub. Made in France in the Empire style. This is an Asymmetrical bathtub that you use while sitting, which is why this bathtub i...
Copper
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H 1.5 in W 2 in L 3.5 in
Russian Silver Cigar Ashtray in the Form of an Imperial Bathtub, circa 1895
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II (1894-1917) in the shape of a miniature silver beignoire, the front engraved with scrolling initials above the dates 24 December 1895...
Silver
19th Century French Empire Zinc Bathtub
Located in Miami, FL
French Empire zinc bathtub. The outside foot of the bathtub has the original seal.
Zinc
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H 1.5 in W 2 in D 3.5 in
Russian Silver Cigar Ashtray in the Form of an Imperial Bathtub, circa 1895
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II (1894-1917) in the shape of a miniature silver beignoire, the front engraved with scrolling initials above the dates 24 December 1895...
Silver
Magical Antique Metal Tole Wash Basin Centerpiece with Handles
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous weathered metal oval washbasin planter having marvelous light blue interior and rusty exterior. Would make a great centerpiece. Opening 20.5 W.
Metal
$1,150
H 10 in W 21 in D 14 in
19th Century French Rococo Cast Iron Jardinière with Original Weathered Patina
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless elegance to your garden or terrace with this ornate antique planter. Crafted in France circa 1860, the oval jardinière showcases a richly sculpted Rococo form with flo...
Iron
$1,400
H 9 in W 26 in D 15.5 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Oval Jardiniere with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining table, console, or entry with this elegant antique bronze jardinière. Crafted in France circa 1880, the oval vessel rests on four finely cast scrolled feet adorned wit...
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Chateau Washbasin on Pedestal
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 20th Century French chateau washbasin on fluted pedestal. In great condition with original taps. Circa 1900.
Porcelain
$31,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 68 in D 29 in
Early 1900s Rare Antique Free Standing Italian Marble Bathtub
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This one of a kind marble bathtub was hand-carved in Italy during the early 20th century. Throughout the years it was stored at an Italian family estate surviving two World Wars. ...
Carrara Marble
French Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin, Early 20th C.
Located in North Miami, FL
This antique French shell wall-mounted sink basin, recently rescued from a Southampton Estate, is carved from carrara marble and retains the mounting screws (added at a later time) f...
Carrara Marble
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This period Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit easily f...
Marble
18th Century Italian Marble Bowl Or Holy Water Font
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Marble Bowl Or Holy Water Font. Offered is an Italian Rosso Verona marble holy water font or stoup from the late 18th-early 19th century. This beautifully carved...
Marble
Antique French Cast Iron Jardinière Planter, Louis XVI Style, 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional and highly decorative antique French cast iron jardinière, or rectangular planter, embodying the timeless elegance of French garden design. This substantial planter p...
Cast Iron
$450
H 6.75 in W 17.5 in D 10 in
French Classical Style Cast Iron Half Round Urn Wall Mounted Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Classical Style Cast Iron Half Round Urn Wall Mounted Garden Planter Pot, Approx 20 lbs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6.75" H x 17.5" W x 10" D.
Cast Iron
$2,274
H 20.87 in W 33.08 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Hand-Carved Limestone Garden Trough or Basin
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
This substantial 19th-century French antique basin is hand-carved from a single block of natural limestone. Featuring a rustic, heavily weathered patina with beautifully aged texture...
Limestone
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 20 in D 13 in
17th C. Hand Carved Stone Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C. Hand Carved Stone Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques LA. Circa 1600’s hand carved stone with a nicely textured surface. It could be standing alone as a decora...
Stone, Marble
$595
H 12 in W 18 in D 10 in
Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Wall Fountain Bowl Urn Lavabo Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Wall Fountain Bowl Urn Lavabo Garden Planter Pot. Approx 30 lbs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 18" W x 10" D.
Cast Iron
21st Century Scoplito Marble Bath
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Large neoclassical style bath made in Scoplito marble, these designs have not changed since Roman or Greek times with these superb simple lines and excellent proportions. Dimensions...
Statuary Marble
$11,372
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in
19th Century Hand-Carved French Volvic Stone Garden Trough, Antique
Located in Epfach, DE
A substantial early 19th century garden trough from central France, hand-carved from a single block of Volvic stone — the dense, dark volcanic stone quarried in the Auvergne region s...
Stone
$919Sale Price|43% Off
H 9.45 in W 27.17 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Planter Jardinière Antique Fountain Basin, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French fountain basin can be used as a planter or jardinière This item also may have served of children bath tub Very old, the wood working technique suggests also the work o...
Wood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$97,325
H 35.04 in W 60.24 in D 81.11 in
Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a bathtub. This magnificent bathtub is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools with dedic...
Wood
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Wood
$1,740
H 73.63 in W 57.88 in D 74.81 in
Bed frame. Carved and turned wood. 20th century, following ancient models.
Located in Madrid, ES
Bed frame. Carved and turned wood. 20th century, following ancient models. Bed frame composed of a headboard and footboard made of carved and turned wood called mogno, creating arc...
Other
Very Large Painted 18th Century Estate Cupboard
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An impressive large painted cupboard with partly original paint. Found in a castle, where it had been installed in the dining room as part of the boiserie.
Copper Chromium Bathtub Bath
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Copper Chromium Bathtub with scrolled surround all made in the traditional handmade manor, the finely shaped design is set on finally detailed feet and embellished with this highly e...
Chrome
$19,577 / item
H 236.23 in W 728.35 in D 393.71 in
Classical Roman Style Bathtub, Solid Marble, Custom Sizes
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Roman style bathtubs Solid one piece manufacture Designs in various marbles with custom sizing and design options available Small or larger projects undertaken We can custo...
Carrara Marble
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
$14,274 / set
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Floral Bathroom Set by Richard Ginori, Lavenite Series, Italy, 1950s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This bathroom set includes a pedestal sink, a ceramic decorated toilet, and a bidet, complete with original period fixtures such as two soap holders and a matching lamp, all crafted ...
Ceramic
$33,753
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Copper Bathtub Bath
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Copper Bathtub with scrolled surround all made in the traditional handmade manor, the finely shaped design is set on finally detailed gilded feet and embellished with this highly eff...
Copper
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.
Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.
It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.
To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.
It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.
Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.
Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.
On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.