1880s French Empire Brass Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s French Empire brass and wood box.
Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes
Brass
1880s French Empire Brass Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s French Empire brass and wood box.
Brass
A French Empire Gilt-tooled Morocco Leather Box
Located in Roma, IT
A French Empire Gilt-tooled Morocco Leather Box This wonderful rectangular box is decorated
Leather, Wood
French Bronze and Faceted Crystal Box, Empire, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
French bronze and faceted crystal box, Empire, circa 1820.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French D'Ore Bronze 2nd Empire Box, Napoleon III
Located in North Miami, FL
Antique French dore bronze 2nd Empire stamps box, Napoleon III Era, circa 1850s.
Bronze
Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box
By Jean-Pierre Feuillet
Located in New York, NY
, and was once part of a large collection of French Empire decorative arts owned by Charles Stuart, Lord
Bronze
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century Empire style crystal box with classical gilt bronze mounts.
Ormolu
$800Sale Price|50% Off
Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined French Empire style gilt brass and cut crystal casket, dating from the 19th century. This
Crystal, Brass
French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This French Empire 19th century rectangular porcelain dresser box or jewlery decorative casket has
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample
Located in Dallas, TX
Charming French late 19th century Empire style salesman sample. Makes a fine accessory.
Wood
$720Sale Price|40% Off
Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The circular lidded box depicting a woman reclining on a Recamier playing the harp. The underside
Wood
Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table Box Green in French Empire Louis XVI style Sterling Silver Salimbeni. Table box in 925/1000
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century French Empire miniature sample commode with four dovetailed drawers. Made
Walnut
19th Century French Playing Card Box Rosewood
Located in Münster, DE
Large casket, rosewood solid and veneered, France circa 1860/70, brass handle embedded in the lid
Brass
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with
Wood
French Empire Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Jewelry Vanity Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Jewelry Vanity Trinket Box. Circa Late 20th
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Apprentice Commode in Walnut with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century French Empire Apprentice Commode in walnut with lift top. Table top item.
Walnut
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of French antique etched and faceted cut crystal lidded boxes with ormolu mounts, c. early
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Lisse, NL
magnificent antique drinks box could be perfect. This beautiful design tantalus dates from the early 1900s and
Gold Leaf
19th Century Tribute Box to Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A very beautiful rectangular box made of fine porcelain, decorated in the imperial style of the
Porcelain
Gilt Bronze Box With Miniature Of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Gilt bronze box with miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte painted on porcelain from the 19th century
Bronze
$360Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Jewelry Box in Leather with Diamond Pattern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Rectangular Leather Jewelry Box on small brass balls with diamond pattern.
Brass
19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce
Located in Kastrup, DK
A French Empire tabatière, exquisitely crafted from boxwood. The lid is adorned with an erotic
Bronze, Enamel
French Empire Tricolored Gold Etui Case
Located in Firenze, IT
French tri-colored, red, green and yellow 18Kt gold pencil case decorated with applied classical
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$22,850 / set
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to delight a regal
Ormolu
$4,680Sale Price|20% Off
Square shaped Dore Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box, by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Square Shaped Dore Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box, by Baccarat A cut crystal jewelry box
Crystal, Bronze
Pressed Wood Snuff Box of Place Vendome, French, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The circular box depicting Place Vendome with quote on bottom 'COLON DE LA PLACE VENDOME.' The
Wood
$1,449Sale Price|20% Off
1st Empire Watch Holder In Gilded Wood With Gold Leaf
Located in Vannes, FR
dating back to the 1st Empire. Combining elegance and history, it stands out for its antique charm and
Gold
Antique Empire Snuffbox Sun Emblem Amitié Gift of Friendship Glass Beadwork Horn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
pattern and the French words DON DAMITIE, gift of friendship. The beadwork is in truly superb condition.
Antique Empire Paris Amor Love Quiver Arrow Wreath Torch Doves Bronze Inkstand
Located in Munich, Bavaria
is the work of a French master bronze caster.
Bronze
Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.
Located in Paris, FR
Oval snuff box in brown tortoiseshell, entirely lined with gold. The hinged lid is decorated with a
Gold
Pressed Wood Snuff Box Depicting the Battle in Paris of 30th March 1814
Located in Bilzen, BE
Battle of Paris took place on March 30, 1814. The final battle of the France campaign, it pitted the
Wood
Elegant Miniature Vanity in Mahogany – Paris, Mid-19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Miniature Vanity in Mahogany – Paris, Mid-19th Century An exquisite late Empire miniature
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The pair of jars with covers with old repairs and chips.
Faience
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder
By Saint Louis
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Saint Louis Crystal Empire style Nelly pattern etched tumbler glass. The etched glass
Crystal
Egg Box in Lacquered Sheet Metal with Chinese Decor, French Work, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and rare Egg box is made of lacquered sheet metal with Chinese decor. This is a
Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century Meissen Egg Floral Gilt Trinket Box, France, 1875, Cobalt
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Egg-shaped box, Meissen (Germany) dated to 1875 based on its mark, with gilding, cobalt blue
Porcelain
$198Sale Price|60% Off
Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y201
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Program Number: 1137 Material: Metal box Origin: France Period: 20th Century Design Length: 27 cm (10.6
Metal
$212Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Protection Individuelle - 2Y205
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Military Film with Box Material: Metal Origin: France Brand: Unbranded Sub-Type: Box Film Title
Metal
$172Sale Price|75% Off
Beautiful Hand-Carved Bas-Relief Storage or Jewelry Box - 2Y51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite storage or jewelry box features hand-carved bas-relief detailing, showcasing expert
Wood
$212Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Énergie Nouvelle" (Program No. 8287) - 2Y203
Located in Bordeaux, FR
: 8287 Copy Number: 502 Material: Metal box Origin: France Period: 20th Century Design Length: 27 cm
Metal
$212Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Les Véhicules Blindés - 2Y208
Located in Bordeaux, FR
: Vintage Military Film with Box Material: Metal Origin: France Brand: Unbranded Sub-Type: Box Film
Metal
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form of a daisy and opens in three parts revealing accessories. The lower part is remova...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
$217Sale Price|68% Off
Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the beauty of this elegant Damascus jewelry box, featuring intricate marquetry and a
Velvet, Wood
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on
Wood, Paper
$212Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" – "Combat de Rue" (Program No. 1126) - 2Y204
Located in Bordeaux, FR
: Metal box Origin: France Period: 20th Century Design Length: 27 cm (10.6 inches) Height: 2.5 cm (1 inch
Metal
$212Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Military Film with Metal Box "ECPA" - Se Poster Se Déplacer - 2Y206
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Film with Box Material: Metal Origin: France Brand: Unbranded Sub-Type: Box Film Title: Se Poster
Metal
$215Sale Price|65% Off
Vintage Straw Marquetry Box with Floral Rose Design – Early 20th Century - 2Y105
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This delightful vintage box, crafted from marquetry straw, features an elegant floral rose design
Wood
Unavailable|$3,200
French Empire Gilt Bronze Box
Located in Natchez, MS
French Empire gilt bronze box with tooled leather interior. The decoration being eagles wreaths and
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,650
Empire Box In Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unavailable|$1,589
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Miniature Chest
Located in London, GB
A rare French Empire style miniature chest, made from mahogany with gilt bronze mounts. The top and
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,728
Antique French Empire Dore Bronze Enamel Casket
By Baccarat
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique Crystal Casket Exquisite Antique French Empire Crystal Casket The thick heavy finest
Crystal, Ormolu
Unavailable|$2,800
19th C. French Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Glass Jewelry Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th C. French Ormolu mounted white opaline glass jewelry box. Measures: 7" X 3-1/8"X 4
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable|$650
Turtle Jewel Box
Located in Berlin, DE
antique glass turtle with carapace cover in original size to keep jewels
Glass
Unavailable|$9,059
19th Century French Engraved Gold Box
Located in SEVILLA, ES
18 karat yellow gold case with excellent engraving work. It has a French punch (eagle head) and an
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790 Rare snuffbox made of
18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,795
Antique 1798 French Empire Gold Sewing Etui, Tools - Napoleonic
Located in San Marcos, CA
and the quality, one can almost assume this was owned by a Royal or courtier of the French Empire, and
18k Gold
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.