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The Empire Strikes Back
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for The Empire Strikes Back also known as (Star Wars: Episode V, The
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Posters

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Paper

The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
H 20 in W 29 in D 0.1 in
The Empire Strikes Back
Located in London, GB
Original American Special Coca Cola tie-in poster for “The Empire Strikes Back” also known as (Star
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Vintage 1980s American Posters

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Paper

The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
H 33 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Japanese B2 Style A Film Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
The very cool first-year-of-release Japanese Style A film poster for The Empire Strikes Back
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Art

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Paper

The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Japanese B2 Snow Style Film Movie Poster, Ohrai
Located in Bath, Somerset
Noriyoshi Ohrai’s ‘snow’ design on the Japanese film poster for The Empire Strikes Back is one of
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20th Century Japanese Posters

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Paper

1980 Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Original Vintage Poster
By Tom Jung
Located in Winchester, GB
" poster created for The Empire Strikes Back is from the original release of the film in 1980. The greatest
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Vintage 1980s American Posters

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Paper

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
By Empire Furniture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French ormolu mounted Empire style marble desk stand dating from the 19th century. This
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Antique 1860s French Empire Inkwells

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Marble

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
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H 4.73 in W 13.59 in D 6.3 in
The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Australian Daybill Film Poster, Ohrai, Star Wars
Located in Bath, Somerset
Extremely rare first-year-of-release Australian Daybill film poster for The Empire Strikes Back
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

1980 Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Original Vintage Poster
By Roger Kastel
Located in Winchester, GB
" poster created for The Empire Strikes Back is from the original release of the film in 1980. The greatest
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Vintage 1980s American Posters

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Paper

19th Century French Empire Chest of Marble Topped Drawers Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Empire Furniture
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French Empire, circa 1860 solid mahogany chest of
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Midcentury Empire Revival Coffee Table with Onyx Top and Stylish Swan Sculptures
By Empire Furniture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, practical and very decorative round coffee table. This beautiful quality coffee or end table is highly decorative and it comes with impressive details. The best ofcourse ...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Onyx, Iron

Imperial airways GPO poster by H S Williamson, original 1934 coloured lithograph
Located in London, GB
for the GPO. "Loading air mails for the empire, Croydon, 1934"
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20th Century British Art Deco Posters

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Paper

Monumental Pair of Late 19C French Empire Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A EXCEPTIONAL, RARE and MONUMENTAL Pair of Late 19C French Empire Brass Wall Sconces
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Original Vintage Poster Imperial Airways Empire Flying Boat Canopus Plane Travel
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for The Empire Flying-Boat of Imperial Airways - Length
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Vintage 1930s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Empire Art Gold Box with Decorative hinged Lid and Jewels 1920
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful box of art gold, with detailed corners and centerpiece, all with stones. All Stones are in tact with no chips or fractures. The box is lidded with a hinge and has an in...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Gold

English Lantern Clock for the Ottoman Empire, 1730
By William Kipling
Located in Rijssen, NL
side frets are engraved too. This lantern clock for the Ottoman Empire was created by London clock
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Antique 1730s Central American Other Wall Clocks

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Iron, Brass

Early 19th Century French Imperial Empire Tabouret Ordered for The Tuileries
Located in Essex, MA
Period French Empire Tabouret or Ployant Ordered for the Tuileries Palace under the Reign of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Stools

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Beech, Giltwood

Female Portrait of the Empire Era
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant portrait of a young girl dating back to the Empire era. The beautiful antique frame is
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paintings

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Canvas

Female Portrait of the Empire Era
Female Portrait of the Empire Era
H 22.05 in W 18.51 in D 2.76 in
The Empire Strikes Back
Located in London, GB
1997. The Empire Strikes Back also known as (Star Wars: Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back) this was
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1990s British Posters

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Paper

The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
Mid-19th Century Empire Mirror by Testolini, Murano for Empire Hapsburg Vienna
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important Mirror Made by Verreries Artistiques Testolini Venice, for Empire Hapsburg Vienna. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror

Art Deco Four-Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode
By Empire Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached and toned mahogany four-drawer commode by the fine furniture maker, Empire Furniture
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Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine Quality American Made Inlaid Walnut William and Mary Style Tall Chest
By Empire Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic cabinet made in Rockford, Illinois during the greatest time of American furniture companies that really made innovative and incredible replicas of some of the wor...
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Vintage 1920s American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Satinwood, Walnut

Thomas O’Brien for Hickory chair co. Empire dresser.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an American Empire style Chest drawers by the Hickory chair Company. This beautiful chest
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1990s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Marbro *Original* Italian Porcelain Table Lamp! Only 1. Cobalt Blue 1960s Empire
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
***MARBRO ORIGINAL** GILDED EMPIRE STYLE PORCELAIN LAMP! The Only One in The World
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Table Lamps

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Metal, Gold

Mid-Century Modern Style Coffee Table with Glass Top and Bronze Swan Sculptures
By Empire Furniture
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, practical and very decorative square coffee table. This beautiful quality coffee table is highly decorative and it comes with some impressive details. The best ofcourse a...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Antique Italian Empire cabinet from the early 19th century
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique Italian Empire cabinet from the early 19th century Small empire cabinet, particular
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Sideboards

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Brass

Chiffonier of Mahogany and with Carvings of the Style Late Empire from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Late Empire Style Mahogany Chiffonier from the 1840s: a stunning testament to the
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Antique 1840s Danish Empire Cabinets

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Mahogany

Empire Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire revival loveseat – the suite was designed for the Hungarian Loire Tura Castle (designed by
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20th Century Empire Revival Living Room Sets

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Wood

Empire Loveseat
Empire Loveseat
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 60 in
1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
By Roger Kastel
Located in Winchester, GB
known for the poster for "The Empire Strikes Back", this unmistakable design featuring the infamous
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Vintage 1970s American Posters

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Linen, Paper

1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine example of a period French Empire mantle clock in finely chased and gilded bronze made in
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting the Lydian Queen Omphale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 19 century French Empire gilt bronze clock depicting the mythological Lydian Queen Omphale
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs Made for the Theatre, France circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Whimsical pair of armchairs in the Empire style, that were made for the theatre in the 1930s
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Magni Mogolis Imperium'. This map depicts the Empire of the Great Mogul in
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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul
Antique Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul
H 22.17 in W 25.79 in D 0.2 in
Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Empire mahogany fauteuils or armchair 'a la Reine' in the manner of Jacob-Desmalter
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Antique 1810s French Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Wood and Veneer Sofa from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Empire Mahogany wood and veneer sofa from the late 19th century We present you this antique Empire
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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Sofas

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Mahogany, Upholstery

1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
By Roger Kastel
Located in Winchester, GB
known for the poster for "The Empire Strikes Back", this unmistakable design featuring the infamous
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Vintage 1970s British Posters

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Linen, Paper

1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
1975 Jaws Original Vintage Poster
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H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
Elegant Table Mirror in Gilded Bronze. French Empire from the, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
beautiful details. French Empire from the 1820s. Good size for the dressing table or as a beautiful mirror
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Antique 1820s French Empire Table Mirrors

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Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

19th Century Empire Pendulum from "French National Furniture" Called "The study"
Located in Marseille, FR
Pendulum of national furniture called "The study" of Empire period double patina and gilded bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large Original Vintage Empire Marketing Board Poster Buy British from the Empire
By Austin Cooper
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster issued by the Empire Marketing Board to encourage British
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Vintage 1930s British Posters

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Paper

French Empire Bergère Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
elegance of the Empire period. Exhibiting perfect proportions, the chairs are enhanced by royal blue
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

French Empire Bergère Chairs
French Empire Bergère Chairs
H 38 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Antique Baccarat Crystal Empire Armorial Crest 34 Piece Stemware Service for 8
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Historically significant Baccarat Empire Simson Armorial Crest stemware service for 8 - champagne
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

“Horatius & the Fall of Rome” French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH RESTAURATION ORMOLU & PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF ROMAN PHILOSOPHER HORATIUS Paris, circa 1820; silk-suspension movement signed "Etablissement Barbot de Paris" It...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Tiger or Lion Cat Paw Decorative Object or Bookend the Empire Style
Located in New York, NY
A substantial tiger or lion cat animal paw decorative object sculpture or bookend, in the Empire
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Late 20th Century Empire Animal Sculptures

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Composition

Antique Map of the Mongol Empire, 1767
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Moguls Empire divided into its principal governments'. Old map of India
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Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Mongol Empire, 1767
Antique Map of the Mongol Empire, 1767
H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 0 in
Empire Desk, France 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
This Empire desk dates back to around 1820-30 and was made in Northern Germany. The spacious desk
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Antique 1830s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Empire Desk, France 1830
Empire Desk, France 1830
H 29.93 in W 59.45 in D 27.56 in
Noir Empire Style Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless marvel. Crafted from wood with a Powder Black and Gold Finish, this 48"w x 21"d x 39"h piece exudes traditional charm. Its classic silhouette and the opulent blend of hues...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Noir Empire Style Dresser
Noir Empire Style Dresser
H 39 in W 48 in D 21 in
19th Century French Mahogany and Ormolu Bookcase in the Empire Style
By Antoine Krieger
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and fine library breakfront bookcase by Antoine Krieger of Paris In the Empire
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Ormolu

The Roman Empire from the Time of Constantine the Great, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Roman Empire from the time of Constantine the Great." This map is designed to represent the Roman
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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

French Gilt and Marble Occasional Table in the Empire Style
By Jacob Frères
Located in London, GB
A fine gueridon in the Empire manner after a model by Jacob Freres. Based on designs by Percier and
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Gueridon

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of ormolu mounted and lacquered metal curule chairs in the Empire style
Located in London, GB
These beautiful, simple, and sophisticated, curule chairs were executed in the Empire style
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20th Century French Empire Chairs

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Metal, Ormolu

Bing & Grøndahl Empire Tea Service for Five People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl Empire tea service for five people. Consisting of five teacups (108 and 473) with
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20th Century Danish Porcelain

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Porcelain

Original Antique Map of The Austrian Empire, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Step into the past with an original Antique Map of The Austrian Empire from the esteemed
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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

Large Empire Frame
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare Empire frame in green lacquered stuccoed wood and ornaments retouched with fine gold. With
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Picture Frames

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Wood

Large Empire Frame
Large Empire Frame
H 44.3 in W 47.84 in D 2.37 in
19th Century French Empire Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French Empire daybed. Great for living room, guest room, library, or bedroom. Mattress
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

    19th Century French Empire Daybed
    19th Century French Empire Daybed
H 59 in W 79 in D 57 in
Antique Map of the Netherlands in the time of the Domination by the Roman Empire
Located in Langweer, NL
'. Copper engraved map of the Netherlands in the time of the domination by the Roman Empire. The map also
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Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

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Paper

Empire Style Gueridon in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter, circa 1880
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Empire style gilt-bronze and mahogany gueridon, with a Verde antico marble top, in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Gueridon

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Political Map of the Japanese Empire, 1922
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Japan titled 'Japanese Empire - Political Map'. Old map of Japan depicting Japan
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20th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Empire of the Assyriens by Mallet, 1683
By Alain Manesson Mallet
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Empire des Assyriens' and 'Assyrie Chaldee et Mesopotamie selon les Anciens
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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Paper

Swedish Empire Column Pedestal
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large Swedish Empire early 20th Century column pedestal. This wonderful neoclassical pedestal
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Mounted Objects

Materials

Pine

Swedish Empire Column Pedestal
Swedish Empire Column Pedestal
H 58.67 in W 24.41 in D 13.78 in
Figurine of the Roman Empire of Giuseppe Vasari of the 70s
By Giuseppe Vasari
Located in Catania, IT
The figure of a Roman general in the military form of the Imperial Guard of the eighteenth century, made by the recognised Italian master Giuseppe Vasari (1934 - 2005) presumably in ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Silver Plate, Gold Plate

A French Empire Clock of the Roman Goddess Aurora Announcing a New Day
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period French Empire allegorical mantel clock with a case of finely chased and gilt bronze
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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For The Empire For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal for the empire for your home. Each for the empire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, beech and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a for the empire — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A for the empire, designed in the Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made for the empire over the years, but those crafted by Gerald Spencer Pryse, Tom Jung and Whitlock are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a For The Empire?

A for the empire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,670, while the lowest priced sells for $920 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
Questions About For The Empire
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An Empire chair refers to a piece of seating furniture created in the Empire style. A phase of the neoclassical style, the Empire style gets its name from the rule of the Emperor Napoleon I. The furniture is colossal, weight-wise, and richly adorned with bronze and marble. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Empire chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    An Empire chandelier refers to chandeliers crafted in the Empire style. Empire style furniture resembles Louis XIV furniture in its focus on symmetry — it’s rich with ornamentation and frequently sees an integration of Greek or Roman motifs. An Empire style chandelier will add visual appeal and a sense of grandeur of any room. Shop a range of antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the Ottoman Empire had incredible works of art that have a distinctive flair and are well-regarded around the globe. The Ottoman Empire lasted from roughly about 1300 to 1923 and was a dominant culture for a time. From tapestries to mosaics, detailed jewelry to dramatic paintings, the Ottoman Empire was an era of fantastic works of art that were influenced by a vast variety of cultures. Shop a collection of Ottoman Empire art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Empire of Light is a series of paintings by the Belgian surrealist René Magritte. Although he didn’t plan them as a formal series, Magritte explored this theme in more than 20 paintings from the 1940s to the 1960s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted René Magritte pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1761. While there was a variety of art in that period, Mughal painting became quite popular. This miniature painting movement focused on a realistic approach and was quite often found in book illustrations. Shop a selection of Mughal paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.