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Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Empire Library Bookcase
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Empire Library Bookcase

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Empire Library Bookcase

$29,666

H 100.79 in W 80.71 in D 22.84 in

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Empire Library Bookcase

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine gilt bronze mounted mahogany Empire library bookcase.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Late 19th Century French Empire Library Bookcase
Late 19th Century French Empire Library Bookcase

Late 19th Century French Empire Library Bookcase

$14,500

H 104 in W 77.5 in D 22 in

Late 19th Century French Empire Library Bookcase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Very large French solid mahogany Empire style bookcase with three upper glazed arched doors and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Original Antique Empire Library / Shelve / Vitrine, circa 1860-1880 Mahogany
Original Antique Empire Library / Shelve / Vitrine, circa 1860-1880 Mahogany

Original Antique Empire Library / Shelve / Vitrine, circa 1860-1880 Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

Empire Biblithek, circa 1860s-1880s from an Empire room Mahogany with beautiful empire figures

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Empire Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Fine and Beautiful 19th C Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Library Cabinet
Fine and Beautiful 19th C Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Library Cabinet

Fine and Beautiful 19th C Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Library Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and beautiful Empire mahogany and gilt bronze decorated Empire library viewing cabinet. All

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Library Jacob Desmalter
Rare French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Library Jacob Desmalter

Rare French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Library Jacob Desmalter

$64,630

H 83.86 in W 104.73 in D 15.75 in

Rare French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Library Jacob Desmalter

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Large and very unusual French Empire bookcase in beautifully figured mahogany veneer. Four glazed

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk

$4,225Sale Price|35% Off

H 29.75 in W 47.5 in D 27.5 in

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk

Located in Houston, TX

This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Exquisite Empire Style library cabinet with glass doors, Belgium, 1950s
Exquisite Empire Style library cabinet with glass doors, Belgium, 1950s

Exquisite Empire Style library cabinet with glass doors, Belgium, 1950s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1950 / library cabinet / wood and glass / empire style / antique Beautiful ornamented

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Empire Revival Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green
Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green

Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century French Empire Style Upholstered Arm Chair. Made from birch with a high back

Category

Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

French Empire Period Dore Bronze Mounted Center Table/Library Table
French Empire Period Dore Bronze Mounted Center Table/Library Table

French Empire Period Dore Bronze Mounted Center Table/Library Table

By Thomas Hope

Located in New York, NY

A marvelous French empire period dore bronze-mounted center table with X-form stretcher on either

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Center/Library Table
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Center/Library Table

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Center/Library Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and ormolu center/library

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique American Empire Style Mahogany Library Table Writing Desk Harp Lyre Base
Antique American Empire Style Mahogany Library Table Writing Desk Harp Lyre Base

Antique American Empire Style Mahogany Library Table Writing Desk Harp Lyre Base

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th Century mahogany library desk featuring American Empire styling with a harp / lyre base

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library
Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library

Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare model of a French Empire clock in gilded bronze called The Library, featuring a boy and a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

Of generous proportions and presence . The front mounted with well cast bronze mounts (of some size and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very att...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

R. J. Horner Style American Empire Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Style American Empire Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Style American Empire Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique American Empire writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J. Horner &

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Empire Regency Style Library/Hall Table by Maitland Smith
Vintage French Empire Regency Style Library/Hall Table by Maitland Smith

Vintage French Empire Regency Style Library/Hall Table by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Empire Regency Style Tooled Leather Top Mahogany Library/Hall Table by Maitland

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Center Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs

Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillow's of Lancaster

Category

20th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Inlaid Empire Accent Table
Inlaid Empire Accent Table

Inlaid Empire Accent Table

$1,200

H 29.5 in Dm 25.5 in

Inlaid Empire Accent Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

entry or library. Details:     •    Style: Empire     •    Material: Mahogany with contrasting wood

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Library Chair
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Library Chair

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Library Chair

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Wings Library Chair
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Wings Library Chair

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Wings Library Chair

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 20th Century American Spanish Revival Mahogany Library Console Table
Early 20th Century American Spanish Revival Mahogany Library Console Table

Early 20th Century American Spanish Revival Mahogany Library Console Table

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century American Spanish Revival Mahogany Library or Console Table with a large

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900
Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900

By Maison Lalande

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine suite of Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany library furniture, Maison Lalande, Paris, 1890

Category

Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Austrian Empire Map, Antique Hand-Colored Political Map, Central Europe 1859
Austrian Empire Map, Antique Hand-Colored Political Map, Central Europe 1859

Austrian Empire Map, Antique Hand-Colored Political Map, Central Europe 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

aftermath, European empires, antique wall map, library decor, study wall art, collector map, historical

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Maps

Materials

Paper

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Premier Empire Libraries
Premier Empire Libraries

Premier Empire Libraries

Unavailable

H 85 in W 52.5 in D 17.5 in

Premier Empire Libraries

Located in Southampton, NY

A pair of mahoganny libraries richly decorated with mercury gilded bronzes.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bookcases

Open Empire Library Case
Open Empire Library Case

Open Empire Library Case

Unavailable

H 120.47 in W 111.02 in D 16.93 in

Open Empire Library Case

Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE

This bookcase in clouded mahogany has three vertical divisions. The architrave and four pilaster-like stiles are embellished with classically-inspired gilt bronze ornaments, includin...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

French 'Empire' library mantel clock
French 'Empire' library mantel clock

French 'Empire' library mantel clock

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in

French 'Empire' library mantel clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A charming Library Empire mantel clock. The Cupido reading the book is a very desirable subject

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters
Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 23.25 in D 18.25 in

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

Located in Hudson, NY

19th century Empire mahogany chair on brass casters. Upholstered in dark red leatherette and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Empire Library Pendule, Reading Child, in the Style of Claude Galle
Rare Empire Library Pendule, Reading Child, in the Style of Claude Galle

Rare Empire Library Pendule, Reading Child, in the Style of Claude Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Exceptional beautiful rare French, ''Library'' in the style of Claude Galle (1759-1816). Dated

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase
Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase

Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase

Unavailable

H 100.4 in W 161.42 in D 18.51 in

Very Large Empire Mahogany Library Bookcase

Located in Fulda, DE

Very large triple breakfront mahogany bookcase from early 19th century. Cornice of moulded section above fine flame veneers, matching the cupboard doors of the lower part with arrow ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Period Mahogany Library Stand or Desk
French Empire Period Mahogany Library Stand or Desk

French Empire Period Mahogany Library Stand or Desk

Unavailable

H 48.25 in W 35.13 in D 23.38 in

French Empire Period Mahogany Library Stand or Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early 19th century French Empire period mahogany gentleman's library stand/ desk, with leather top

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Library or Centre Table, circa 1820
Empire Mahogany Library or Centre Table, circa 1820

Empire Mahogany Library or Centre Table, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in

Empire Mahogany Library or Centre Table, circa 1820

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fine quality gilt bronze-mounted mahogany library or centre table, that would work equally well

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'
Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'

Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in

Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, BC

A fine and rare French Empire clock in gilded bronze. Two boys dressed in classical attire are

Category

Antique 1810s French First Empire Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass, Steel, Bronze

19th Century Germany Empire Wood Lacquered Wall Open Library, 1800s
19th Century Germany Empire Wood Lacquered Wall Open Library, 1800s

19th Century Germany Empire Wood Lacquered Wall Open Library, 1800s

Located in Roma, RM

Rare piece of furniture of German origin, from the early Empire, in excellent state of conservation

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Empire Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Very Popular, Untouched Library Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock So Called "La Lisse"
Very Popular, Untouched Library Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock So Called "La Lisse"

Very Popular, Untouched Library Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock So Called "La Lisse"

By Justin Vulliamy

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very popular, untouched library Empire ormolu mantel clock so-called "La Lisseuse" made for the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Library Chairs
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Library Chairs

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Library Chairs

Unavailable

H 36.82 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Library Chairs

Located in Detling, GB

French, circa 1850. This stunning pair of chairs are in showroom condition. Reeded along the top over a beautiful flame mahogany panel and reeded scroll arm rests. Recently uphols...

Category

Antique 1850s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Important Empire Center, Library, End, Tea Table, Desk, 19th Century
Important Empire Center, Library, End, Tea Table, Desk, 19th Century

Important Empire Center, Library, End, Tea Table, Desk, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Empire mahogany and giltwood library table/having two candle-slides, the rectangular top with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Mahogany Library Game Table Reversible with Leather and Felt
19th Century Mahogany Library Game Table Reversible with Leather and Felt

19th Century Mahogany Library Game Table Reversible with Leather and Felt

Located in Los Angeles , CA

19th Century Mahogany Library Game Table on pedestal gueridon base. Nicely sized this game table

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Game Tables

Materials

Leather

Empire Library, France, circa 1880
Empire Library, France, circa 1880

Empire Library, France, circa 1880

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H 66.15 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in

Empire Library, France, circa 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

Empire library, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: H 168

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Empire Library Armchair
19th Century French Empire Library Armchair

19th Century French Empire Library Armchair

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H 39.5 in W 27 in D 28 in

19th Century French Empire Library Armchair

By Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Fine Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Period Library Armchair, Of Bold

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Quervelle School Flame Mahogany Library Table, c 1840
Antique American Empire Quervelle School Flame Mahogany Library Table, c 1840

Antique American Empire Quervelle School Flame Mahogany Library Table, c 1840

By Quervelle School

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Empire library table in the manner of Quervelle offers flame mahogany

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Conference Tables

Materials

Metal

English Regency Upholstered Armchair of Large Size, circa 1830
English Regency Upholstered Armchair of Large Size, circa 1830

English Regency Upholstered Armchair of Large Size, circa 1830

Located in Kinderhook, NY

, country house, Georgian, Federal, Empire, library, lounge, reading

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Empire-Style Mahogany Library Chairs
Empire-Style Mahogany Library Chairs

Empire-Style Mahogany Library Chairs

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H 34 in W 26.5 in D 25 in

Empire-Style Mahogany Library Chairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Unusual set of four French Empire-style mahogany library chairs. Vintage from the mid-20th century.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Empire Lounge Chairs

Oval Swedish Empire Mahogany Library Table
Oval Swedish Empire Mahogany Library Table

Oval Swedish Empire Mahogany Library Table

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H 30.71 in W 70.08 in D 44.89 in

Oval Swedish Empire Mahogany Library Table

Located in Stockholm, SE

An oval shaped Swedish mahogany library table from, circa 1810-1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Empire style Library Cabinet, 19th Century
Empire style Library Cabinet, 19th Century

Empire style Library Cabinet, 19th Century

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H 74.22 in W 99.22 in D 18.51 in

Empire style Library Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large four-door Empire style bookcase with lion paws in bronze and gilded fittings. Mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style French Cane Library Armchair
Empire Style French Cane Library Armchair

Empire Style French Cane Library Armchair

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H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in

Empire Style French Cane Library Armchair

Located in Sofia, BG

French cane armchair bronze decorations.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Burl

Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock
Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock

Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock

Located in London, GB

A fascinating Antique French Empire Striking Ormolu mantel clock A fascinating clock in the form

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Steel, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An excellent quality pair of 19th century mahogany library armchairs, in the French empire taste

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Form Chandelier with Owl - Prague Library, c. 1910
Empire Form Chandelier with Owl - Prague Library, c. 1910

Empire Form Chandelier with Owl - Prague Library, c. 1910

Located in Kinderhook, NY

: University Library, Prague, Bohemia; then Austro-Hungarian Empire, now Czech Republic.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

An Empire style round center library table, late 19th Century
An Empire style round center library table, late 19th Century

An Empire style round center library table, late 19th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An Empire style round center library table, with faux marble painted top with ebonized legs and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Empire Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Upholstered Library Armchair
Early 20th Century Empire Revival Upholstered Library Armchair

Early 20th Century Empire Revival Upholstered Library Armchair

Located in Trenton, NJ

This early 20th century upholstered armchair reflects the restrained elegance of Empire and Regency

Category

20th Century Regency Revival Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled
Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled

Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled

Located in Dayton, OH

Victorian era parlor armchair drawing inspiration from American Empire styling. Made from mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Club Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Marge Carson French Empire Regency Style Gold Upholstered Library Arm Chair
Marge Carson French Empire Regency Style Gold Upholstered Library Arm Chair

Marge Carson French Empire Regency Style Gold Upholstered Library Arm Chair

By Marge Carson

Located in Dayton, OH

French Empire style arm chair by Marge Carson. Features a mahogany finished and distressed frame

Category

Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Two-Door Walnut Library Armoire or Linen Press
19th Century French Empire Two-Door Walnut Library Armoire or Linen Press

19th Century French Empire Two-Door Walnut Library Armoire or Linen Press

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This 19th century French Empire style walnut cabinet features two-door, bronze accents and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Empire Period Oak Library Bookcase
19th Century French Empire Period Oak Library Bookcase

19th Century French Empire Period Oak Library Bookcase

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H 81.89 in W 86.62 in D 20.48 in

19th Century French Empire Period Oak Library Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A handsome and grand scale 19th Century oak bookcase. Of four tall glazed doors enclosing six adjustable shelves, over four cupboard doors. Each pair of doors flanked by bold hexagon...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique American Empire Art Deco Flame Mahogany Pine Library Writing Desk 49"
Antique American Empire Art Deco Flame Mahogany Pine Library Writing Desk 49"

Antique American Empire Art Deco Flame Mahogany Pine Library Writing Desk 49"

Located in Dayton, OH

An early 20th century American Empire & Art Deco Desk. The desk began its life as a traditional

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Two Libraries, a Desk and Two Chairs in Empire Style, France, circa 1840
Two Libraries, a Desk and Two Chairs in Empire Style, France, circa 1840

Two Libraries, a Desk and Two Chairs in Empire Style, France, circa 1840

Located in Chorzów, PL

Empire style cabinet set. The set includes two libraries and a desk. Furniture in very good

Category

Antique 1840s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine Antique Library Desk in the Empire Manner by Krieger of Paris
A Fine Antique Library Desk in the Empire Manner by Krieger of Paris

A Fine Antique Library Desk in the Empire Manner by Krieger of Paris

By Maison Krieger

Located in London, GB

, of pedestal nine drawer form, all drawers lockable and having Empire style escutcheons, housed within

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze

Mahogany Library Table in the Empire Style, circa 1915-1930
Mahogany Library Table in the Empire Style, circa 1915-1930

Mahogany Library Table in the Empire Style, circa 1915-1930

Located in Pasadena, CA

American mahogany library table in the Empire style, circa 1915-1930. Newly refinished.

Category

Early 20th Century American Tables

Materials

Wood

A William IV Empire Design Library Armchair Striped Cream Silk Upholstery
A William IV Empire Design Library Armchair Striped Cream Silk Upholstery

A William IV Empire Design Library Armchair Striped Cream Silk Upholstery

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Classic William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Upholstery Ideal For Any Library

Category

2010s American William IV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Empire Style Mahogany Bronze Female Busts Library or Bibliotheque, circa 1860
Empire Style Mahogany Bronze Female Busts Library or Bibliotheque, circa 1860

Empire Style Mahogany Bronze Female Busts Library or Bibliotheque, circa 1860

By Maison Krieger

Located in Berlin, DE

An Empire style gilt bronze mounted mahogany library or bibliotheque from circa 1860. The

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Library Desk Krieger
Fine French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Library Desk Krieger

Fine French Second Empire Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Library Desk Krieger

By Maison Krieger

Located in Benington, Herts

Fine French Napoleon III second Empire gilt bronze-mounted library desk probably by Krieger

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Walnut Library Bookcase
French Walnut Library Bookcase

French Walnut Library Bookcase

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H 109.45 in W 79.34 in L 109.45 in

French Walnut Library Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A handsome and very well proportioned solid walnut French bookcase in Empire style, circa 1890. A

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

1976 Baker French Empire Walnut Down Filled Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs Pair
1976 Baker French Empire Walnut Down Filled Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs Pair

1976 Baker French Empire Walnut Down Filled Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

"Vintage pair of French Empire or Louis XVI Inspired armchairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1976

Category

Vintage 1970s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
William IV Mahogany Library Armchair

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair

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H 41.5 in W 30.5 in D 34.5 in

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

TUFTED BROWN LEATHER BACK AND LOOSE SEAT , SET IN A CARVED FRAME WITH OUT SCROLLED CARVED ARMS , LOTUS LEAF CARVED CIRCULAR LEGS , CASTERS

Category

Antique 19th Century British Empire Armchairs

Library Cabinet, France, early 19th Century
Library Cabinet, France, early 19th Century

Library Cabinet, France, early 19th Century

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H 125.99 in W 100.4 in D 22.84 in

Library Cabinet, France, early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Three-part library cabinet with mirrored double doors and side cabinet elements, each with a door

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century Mahogany Dining or Library Table
Exceptional 19th Century Mahogany Dining or Library Table

Exceptional 19th Century Mahogany Dining or Library Table

Located in Girona, Spain

Pair of Very Large Mahogany Consoles 19th Century, France Very Large Console or Very Large Gueridon or Very Large Dining Table Magnificant use of Mahogany Wood Excellent ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Bookcase Showcase, Empire, circa 1840 Antique
Bookcase Showcase, Empire, circa 1840 Antique

Bookcase Showcase, Empire, circa 1840 Antique

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H 72.84 in W 49.61 in D 19.3 in

Bookcase Showcase, Empire, circa 1840 Antique

Located in Chorzów, PL

Library showcase, Empire, circa 1840. Antique. The elegant Empire style piece of furniture comes

Category

Antique 1840s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Marble Top Library Themed Side Cabinets
Pair of French Marble Top Library Themed Side Cabinets

Pair of French Marble Top Library Themed Side Cabinets

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of french marble top library themed side cabinets with leather backed book and brass decor.   

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Empire Bookcase, France, circa 1850, After Renovation
Empire Bookcase, France, circa 1850, After Renovation

Empire Bookcase, France, circa 1850, After Renovation

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H 66.15 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in

Empire Bookcase, France, circa 1850, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Historic Empire-style library from the mid-19th century. This elegant Empire style piece of

Category

Antique 1850s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

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Empire Style Desk Chair in Mahogany and Leather

Empire Style Desk Chair in Mahogany and Leather

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Empire Style Desk Chair in Mahogany and Leather

Located in Paris, FR

composed of a majestic desk and a large library in the Empire style. XIX° Period, Circa: 1875. Dim: W

Category

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Baker Furniture Regency Burl Wood Writing Desks or Library Tables, Refinished

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Category

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Baker Furniture Regency Burl Wood Writing Desk or Library Table, Refinished

Baker Furniture Regency Burl Wood Writing Desk or Library Table, Refinished

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Category

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Materials

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Empire Library For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal empire library for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every empire library was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect empire library — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An empire library is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one empire library that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Kriéger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Empire Library?

An empire library can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,326, while the lowest priced sells for $846 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.