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Empire Decorative Objects

EMPIRE STYLE

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.

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Style: Empire
Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent
Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

$1,820 / set

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

By French Opaline

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of Vases made of opal glass all with Bronze Mounts. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They we...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fine Early 19th C. Bronze Mantel Clock “Saint Mark with Lion”, Detouche, Paris
Fine Early 19th C. Bronze Mantel Clock “Saint Mark with Lion”, Detouche, Paris

Fine Early 19th C. Bronze Mantel Clock “Saint Mark with Lion”, Detouche, Paris

$10,095

Fine Early 19th C. Bronze Mantel Clock “Saint Mark with Lion”, Detouche, Paris

By C. Detouche

Located in Lisse, NL

A fine and highly decorative early 19th century French mantel clock, signed C. Detouche, Bté, Paris, depicting Saint Mark the Evangelist seated beside his traditional attribute, the ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century
French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century

$1,484

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century An exquisite circular box in partially gilt brass, richly adorned with finely cast and chased ornamen...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

$23,729

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

By Faizan A Paris

Located in Greven, DE

The barrel roller - so-called "Pendule au Noir" Paris fire-gilt bronze early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 34 x 27 x 11 cm Description: Fire-gilt bronze clock from the early...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century
Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

$1,128

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century A charming Empire-period paperweight featuring a finely cast gilt bronze sphinx resting on a rectan...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni

Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni

$3,237

Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs late 1800s, early 1900s. Measurem...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier
Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier

Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier

$4,500

Gardener’s Delight, Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Beehive Model Encrier

Located in New York, NY

Great fun for a gardening afficionado - a delightful desk accessory wether you're planning a beautiful garden, tending a beehive, ordering new seeds for the season or wish for a an uplifting reminder at your work space of the bounty and beauty of nature... France, 19th century This fabulous antique French gilt bronze inkstand has a beehive central well with a hay stack cover, several bees on the surface, flanked by two bronze baskets with covers laden with fruit, flowers and wheat sheaves, at the base of one sits a bird leaning over a large basket with a container for sand in the shape of a large bunch of wheat tied with a rope and a bird perched on top as a cover. The back of this fantasy is composed of a group of garden implements which include a sickle, a spade, a trowel, a scythe, ring pliers and a pitch fork tied with an attractive bow and hung with garlands of flowers, masses of grapes, wheat forming a support for a quill. The base designed as naturalistic wood logs topped with rustic wood...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox
Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox

Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox

$230

Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small round Danish late 18th Century snuffbox or pillbox featuring elaborate engravings. Very versatile piece that could also hold jewelry or small trinkets on a vanity. This piece m...

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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

$4,200

Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An exceptional pair of French Empire period candlesticks executed in finely chased fire-gilt ormolu and contrasting dark patinated bronze, dating to the early 19th century. Each cand...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840
French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840

$748

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840 A beautifully proportioned French paperweight from the late Empire period, crafted in richly veined Rouge Grio...

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1830s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Griotte Marble

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$13,320

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large egg on smooth tripod with 8-day mechanical skeletal Swiss movement with alarm, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché with Russian E...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

$1,644

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

French Empire gilt bronze three-arm wall candleholder finely ornate with foliate, acorn motifs and three female faces, circa 1850-1870. This wall candelabra can easily be converted ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

$400

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

$880 / set

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 20th century. Gorgeous gilt bronze mounted boxes with intricately etched crystal of f...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet
Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet

Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet

$650

Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Ansonia Empire Black Enameled Metal Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Cast Iron Columns, Beveled Glass Door, Scrolling Detail, and Claw Feet. Circa Late 19th Century. Measureme...

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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box
Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box

$15,914Sale Price|20% Off

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box

Located in London, GB

A Magnifient Lapis Empire Style Box This box is Absolutely Stunning, Ormolu Mounted

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20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$15,133

Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg on engraved tripod with octagonal folding photo holder for 6 photos inside, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated, with translucent fired enamels on guilloché and pure gold “pa...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s
Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s

Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s

$8,940

Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s

Located in New York, NY

A French Empire table clock, first half of the 19th century. Measures: Width 30, depth 11, height 38 cm. Key included. Later added hatch at back. F...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base
French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base

French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base

$2,612

French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base

Located in Lisse, NL

Handcrafted. Practical size sculpture of imperator Napoleon Bonaparte. If you are a collector of good quality antiques having to do with (French) historical figures then this rare a...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

$2,469

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.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box
C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box

$16,942Sale Price|35% Off

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box

By Empire Furniture

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine Empire Style ormolu Mounted Box Lovely Quality and very fine Ormolu mounted This Box Stands at 40cm in Height and is truly Magnificent

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine
Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite miniature portrait is attributed to Empress Josephine, capturing her regal presence with remarkable detail and sophistication. She is dressed in a sumptuous white gown...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Empire Style Sterling Silver Three Arm Candelabras
A Pair of Empire Style Sterling Silver Three Arm Candelabras

A Pair of Empire Style Sterling Silver Three Arm Candelabras

$1,595 / set

A Pair of Empire Style Sterling Silver Three Arm Candelabras

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

A pair of Empire-style removable arms, weighted sterling silver three-arm candelabras by Gorham. Nice patina to the silver, dating to the 1930's.

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1930s Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

$14,252

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

Located in Rome, IT

Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze mounted gilt brass skeleton clock with enameled chapter ring and openwork movement. Roman numerals for the hours and outer half...

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1790s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet
Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet

Located in New York, NY

A sterling silver salt cellar with Lion head and paw feet detail, in the Empire style, circa early-20th century. Piece is a salt or pepper cellar vessel. A great piece for a dining t...

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Early 20th Century English Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Limoges Elite Gilded Baluster Vase, Empire Style, France, Circa 1950
Limoges Elite Gilded Baluster Vase, Empire Style, France, Circa 1950

Limoges Elite Gilded Baluster Vase, Empire Style, France, Circa 1950

$1,220

Limoges Elite Gilded Baluster Vase, Empire Style, France, Circa 1950

By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A large pedestal baluster-shaped vase in hand-painted Limoges porcelain, and dating from the mid-20th century. Featuring an exquisite decoration of spring flowers in vibrant polychro...

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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"
Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"

Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"

$95Sale Price|34% Off

Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A biscuit tin celebrating The British Commonwealth, both natural & architectural. The 1930s Canadian Rockies train is wonderful! Also featuring Windsor, Parliament House of New Zeala...

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Early 20th Century English Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Empire Miniature Urn in Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze, 1820s
Empire Miniature Urn in Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze, 1820s

Empire Miniature Urn in Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze, 1820s

$1,365

Empire Miniature Urn in Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze, 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Empire Miniature Urn in Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze, 1820s A refined and beautifully proportioned miniature urn in finely chased gilt and dark patinated bronze, executed in the E...

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1820s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases
Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases

$7,600 / set

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases. Pair of Paris Porcelain all white glazed porcelain two part vases with double mask handles. France 1810. Dimensions: 9.5" diameter x 13.5" ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra
Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra

Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra

$3,400

Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze NIKE Figural Candelabra

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This stately patinated and fire gilt bronze candelabrum is of the finest quality, and retains its original finish. The figure of Nike (Winged Victory) standing on a gilt globe holds...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni
Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni

Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni

$14,575

Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Hexagonal table box with clock on the lid, in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with hand-painted fired enamel in the style of lapis lazuli stone and fine hand-engraved arabesques...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Empire Period Large Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar
Empire Period Large Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar

Empire Period Large Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar

$1,340

Empire Period Large Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A wonderful Empire period porcelain lidded apothecary jar, dating from the 19th century. Exuberantly decorated with a vibrantly enamelled design of exotic birds and butterflies on a ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century
Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century

Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century

$985

Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite lidded bonbonnière was crafted in Italy during the first half of the 20th century and showcases the elegance of fine materials and skilled craftsmanship. Made from a f...

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1920s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals
Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals

Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals

$2,249 / set

Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful pair of quality bronze Dore Urns on Pedestals. The pair are in wonderful vintage condition. one small bend to the lip or edge of one - not greatly noticeable or offense...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Pair of Empire Period Porcelain Campana Vases, Parisian, circa 1815
Pair of Empire Period Porcelain Campana Vases, Parisian, circa 1815

Pair of Empire Period Porcelain Campana Vases, Parisian, circa 1815

$11,885 / set

Pair of Empire Period Porcelain Campana Vases, Parisian, circa 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine pair of Paris porcelain vases, designed in campana form with the front featuring circular vignettes with landscape scenes, on the reverse are framed musical trophies created t...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame
Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

$350

Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish gilt gold art frame found in a market in Denmark. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and would loo...

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19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

French Pair of Brass Empire Style Candlesticks
French Pair of Brass Empire Style Candlesticks

French Pair of Brass Empire Style Candlesticks

$1,100 / set

French Pair of Brass Empire Style Candlesticks

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th century brass candlesticks, Empire in taste, like miniature columns to add instant glamor to a mantel or table. Typical of the French Empire period, inspiration from anci...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810
Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810

Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810

$4,400

Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, black antique German coffer made of hand crafted iron, particularized with griffins, torchères and tendril motifs on the wall and pinecone mode on the lid, in good condition. The small detailed decor piece represents the Empire time period...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

“Horatius & the Fall of Rome” French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clock
“Horatius & the Fall of Rome” French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clock

“Horatius & the Fall of Rome” French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clock

$4,425Sale Price|25% Off

“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" 2...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles
A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles

A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles

$3,900Sale Price / set|25% Off

A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This silver plated Malmaison candelabra, which can hold up to two candles, adds refinement and elegance to any room. One of Christofle's most historic patterns, Malmaison typifies th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Rectangular Empire Burl Wood Art Frame
Danish Rectangular Empire Burl Wood Art Frame

Danish Rectangular Empire Burl Wood Art Frame

$225

Danish Rectangular Empire Burl Wood Art Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish burl wood art frame found in a market in Denmark. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and would loo...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Burl

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century
Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century

$3,230Sale Price|20% Off

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century

Located in NICE, FR

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century This Empire period clock (circa 1800-1810) is composed of a marble terrace topped by two flat columns decor...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Picture Frame Silver rectangular frame oval photo Enamel 925 silver Salimbeni
Picture Frame Silver rectangular frame oval photo Enamel 925 silver Salimbeni

Picture Frame Silver rectangular frame oval photo Enamel 925 silver Salimbeni

$2,508

Picture Frame Silver rectangular frame oval photo Enamel 925 silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular frame for oval photo in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on a guilloché pattern with Fabergé Russian Empire style ornaments from the lat...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni
Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni

$42,162

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Exquisite Reuge S.A. Musical Table Box Description:Discover a stunning large rectangular table box featuring elegantly concave corners, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of th...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns
French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns

French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns

$650 / set

French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A pair of French Empire period Old Paris Porcelain vases, circa 1810, with painted landscapes and figural scenes on each side. The Classical amphora profile features a gold-banded mo...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy
French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy

$2,800

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy

Located in New York, NY

French Empire period early 19th century ormolu bronze mantel clock depicting Urania, muse of astronomy, in an allegory of astronomy, beside a variety of scientific instruments. 16 b...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra
Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra

Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra

$25,600 / set

Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Pair of 18th-Century Russian Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, and Marble Three-Arm Candelabra with Dog’s Heads. Each candelabrum is set on a circular white marble base ...

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1790s Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

$155

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Denmark, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these ...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

European Rectangular Wood Gilt Gold Silver Art Frame, 19th Century
European Rectangular Wood Gilt Gold Silver Art Frame, 19th Century

European Rectangular Wood Gilt Gold Silver Art Frame, 19th Century

$425

European Rectangular Wood Gilt Gold Silver Art Frame, 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive gilt gold and silver art frame found in a market in Copenhagen, Denmark. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina througho...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Silver

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.
A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.

$14,840 / set

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 1815s Gilt bronze. Recessed pedestal base with palmette and floral decoration on a square plinth. The pair, dressed in antiqu...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Candle Holders in Marble & Bronze, Circa 1830-1850
Antique French Candle Holders in Marble & Bronze, Circa 1830-1850

Antique French Candle Holders in Marble & Bronze, Circa 1830-1850

$5,400 / set

Antique French Candle Holders in Marble & Bronze, Circa 1830-1850

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French pair of Egyptian women figure candle holders made of hand crafted marble and patinated bronze, in good condition. The candle sticks are resting on an urn-shaped base. The particularized Parisian décor...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Italian Black & Gold Tole Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Head Planters, Pair
Italian Black & Gold Tole Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Head Planters, Pair

Italian Black & Gold Tole Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Head Planters, Pair

$950 / set

Italian Black & Gold Tole Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Head Planters, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian black and gold metal tole cachepot jardiniere planters in the Empire style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Pair are oval in shape with gold trimmed scalloped edge, black ground and gold star design, finish with gold lion head and loop detail on sides. Marked "Made in Italy" on bottom as shown. Dimensions: 4" D x 5.63" W x 4.25" Height. Larger Italian cachepot...

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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Rectangular Ribbed Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame
Vintage French Rectangular Ribbed Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

Vintage French Rectangular Ribbed Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage French Rectangular Ribbed Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming ribbed gilt gold art frame found in a Paris market. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has fantastic patina throughout. Inside measure...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Elegant brass "Regal Gold" Cachepot with feet, 1970s
Elegant brass "Regal Gold" Cachepot with feet, 1970s

Elegant brass "Regal Gold" Cachepot with feet, 1970s

$1,781

Elegant brass "Regal Gold" Cachepot with feet, 1970s

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Refined gold-plated brass cachepot with a classic and elegant design, embellished with a decorative worked band and shaped feet that give it a distinctive touch. The warm and bright ...

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20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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Find a broad range of unique Empire decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Franco Salimbeni, and Alexandre Vossion. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $148,649 while the average work can sell for $4,772.

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