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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
Early 19th Century French Empire Pendule Portefaix circa 1810 Paris
Early 19th Century French Empire Pendule Portefaix circa 1810 Paris

Early 19th Century French Empire Pendule Portefaix circa 1810 Paris

$13,751Sale Price|20% Off

Early 19th Century French Empire Pendule Portefaix circa 1810 Paris

Located in Münster, DE

Paris, Empire, c. 1810, bronze body, fire-gilt and patinated, designed by Jean-André Reiche in 1808, 8-day movement, enamel dial with Roman numerals, figure of the wearer on an oval ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

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

$9,872

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

Antique Russian Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case Circa 1900
Antique Russian Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case Circa 1900

Antique Russian Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case Circa 1900

$2,000

Antique Russian Silver & Cloisonné Enamel Cigarette Case Circa 1900

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

A remarkable antique Russian silver cigarette case dating to the late Imperial Russian period, circa 1900, distinguished by its elegant craftsmanship, colorful cloisonné enamel decor...

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Early 1900s Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

$9,117

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

Located in Greven, DE

Mantel Clock Urania - Allegory of astronomy Montpellier Bronze, marble, enamel circa 1825 Dimensions: Height x width x depth: 37 x 31 x 10 cm Description: Beautiful mantel clock designed by the famous Parisian bronzier Jean Andre Reiche...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Fire-gilded French Empire bronze clock, ca. 1800, “Chariot of Aurora”; Deniere
Fire-gilded French Empire bronze clock, ca. 1800, “Chariot of Aurora”; Deniere

Fire-gilded French Empire bronze clock, ca. 1800, “Chariot of Aurora”; Deniere

$13,704

Fire-gilded French Empire bronze clock, ca. 1800, “Chariot of Aurora”; Deniere

By Maison Deniere

Located in Münster, DE

Fire-gilded bronze clock depicting Aurora’s chariot, dial signed Deniere á Paris, Maison Deniere The signature “Denière” or “Denière Fabt de Bronzes à Paris” belongs to Jean-Franço...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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

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Wood

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

$1,103

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

Beautiful French Ormolu Mounted Tiffany Blue Opaline Crystal Casket/Jewelry box
Beautiful French Ormolu Mounted Tiffany Blue Opaline Crystal Casket/Jewelry box

Beautiful French Ormolu Mounted Tiffany Blue Opaline Crystal Casket/Jewelry box

$3,260

Beautiful French Ormolu Mounted Tiffany Blue Opaline Crystal Casket/Jewelry box

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful French Ormolu Mounted Tiffany Blue color Opaline Crystal Casket/Jewelry box This French Blue Opaline Ormolu-Mounted Casket features a solid rectangular form crafted from...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840
Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840

Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840

$900 / set

Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of Old Paris porcelain mantel vases stands out immediately for its remarkable mirror-bright gilding, a luminous surface that captures and reflects light in the luxurious ma...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$13,031

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco 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, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Candlesticks
19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Candlesticks

19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Candlesticks

$3,700 / set

19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold-black, antique French pair of dark patinated candle sticks made of hand crafted gilded bronze, in good condition. The detailed candle holders are particularized with flowers decoration, resting on a tripod foot. The Parisian décor...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock
Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock

Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock

$742

Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock circa 1920. Empire revival burr yew cigar box with clock.  Strung and inlaid to outer edges, decorated with an ormolu mount to the...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860
Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860

Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860

$1,369Sale Price|20% Off

Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860

Located in Münster, DE

Large casket, rosewood solid and veneered, France circa 1860/70, brass handle embedded in the lid, brass inlays, nice division inside (originally for tokens and cards), restored cond...

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1860s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

$2,431

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

Russian Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock
Russian Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock

Russian Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock

$2,450

Russian Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a striking Russian Empire-style portico mantel clock, richly veneered in vibrant green malachite and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze mounts. The architectural case is fo...

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Mid-20th Century Russian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Pair of Empire Style Porcelain Vases Swan Decor
Pair of Empire Style Porcelain Vases Swan Decor

Pair of Empire Style Porcelain Vases Swan Decor

$6,213 / set

Pair of Empire Style Porcelain Vases Swan Decor

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This pair of porcelain vases adopts a classical architecture directly inherited from Antiquity. Each vase rests on a square plinth base supporting a pedestal. The ovoid body flares u...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Antique Green Glass Inkwell with Ormolu Mounts, French Empire Style
Antique Green Glass Inkwell with Ormolu Mounts, French Empire Style

Antique Green Glass Inkwell with Ormolu Mounts, French Empire Style

$2,100

Antique Green Glass Inkwell with Ormolu Mounts, French Empire Style

Located in Nashville, TN

A quite stunning French green glass inkwell of substantial size, with extremely elegantly worked neoclassical mounts, intricate scrolling .The level of detail on this piece is quite...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

$21,949

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Amersham, GB

This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality, finely cast and gilded with its original burnished and chased finish, this clock i...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement
19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement

19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement

$47,800

19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement

By Japy Frères

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent mantel clock exemplifies the height of French Empire Revival design in the 19th century—where classical grandeur, refined materials, and superb craftsmanship converg...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Copper

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

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

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box

$15,668Sale 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

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

Elegant late 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Pen Holder
Elegant late 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Pen Holder

Elegant late 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Pen Holder

$963

Elegant late 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Pen Holder

Located in Knivsta, SE

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Pen Holder An elegant French pen holder in finely chased and gilt bronze, executed in the Empire taste during the second half of th...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

An Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, C. 1815
An Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, C. 1815

An Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, C. 1815

$24,500

An Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, C. 1815

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815, attributed to Baccarat. Made from the finest quality mercury gilding ormolu, this clock depicts an allegory seated...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

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

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

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

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

$13,936

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

Photo Frame enamel for oval photo Empire Style with stripes 925 Silver Salimbeni
Photo Frame enamel for oval photo Empire Style with stripes 925 Silver Salimbeni

Photo Frame enamel for oval photo Empire Style with stripes 925 Silver Salimbeni

$7,946

Photo Frame enamel for oval photo Empire Style with stripes 925 Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular frame for oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché patterns with vertical stripes in three colors and ornaments with...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century
Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century

Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century

$1,567

Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Bronze clock with double patina, representing Napoleon I on horseback, looking into the distance with his telescope. In front, 2 feet in the form of lion paws and a macaron with a...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Table Clock with Glass Dome, 19th century
Table Clock with Glass Dome, 19th century

Table Clock with Glass Dome, 19th century

$697

Table Clock with Glass Dome, 19th century

Located in Roma, IT

Shaped case in gilded bronze topped with a musician putto and a tiger, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and black hour markers, long pendulum extending from the top and key-woun...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Porcelain Compote Basket
French Porcelain Compote Basket

French Porcelain Compote Basket

$975

French Porcelain Compote Basket

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful French oval white and gold pierced Paris Porcelain compote basket tazza bowl in the Empire style, circa late 19th century, France...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box
Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box

Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box

$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 elegant decorative box beautifully reflects the neoclassical vocabulary inspired b...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805
Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805

Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805

$17,586Sale Price|20% Off

Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805

By Claude Galle

Located in Lisbon, PT

An exceptional and highly collectible French Empire mantel clock attributed to the celebrated Parisian bronzier Claude Galle, dating to circa 1805. Executed in richly gilded and dark...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock - Allegory of Love, Paris circa 1815
Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock - Allegory of Love, Paris circa 1815

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock - Allegory of Love, Paris circa 1815

$7,723

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock - Allegory of Love, Paris circa 1815

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Mantel Clock - Allegory of Love Paris Ormolu circa 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 45 x 35 x 13 cm Description: Antique French mantel clock as an allegory of love. Set...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

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

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

$19,163

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Pendule Portefaix Paris Bronze, enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 36 x 28 x 11 cm Description: Beautiful, fire-gilded and patinated bronze pendule from the early 19...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Brass Empire Style Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Empire Style Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century French Brass Empire Style Candlesticks

$1,100 / set

Pair of 19th Century French 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

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Brass

Pair of French Empire Candlesticks in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, Circa 1810
Pair of French Empire Candlesticks in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, Circa 1810

Pair of French Empire Candlesticks in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, Circa 1810

$2,343 / set

Pair of French Empire Candlesticks in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, Circa 1810

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of French Empire candlesticks in gilt and patinated bronze. Slender, gently tapering fluted stems with gilt bronze mounts to the top and bottom, decorated with acanthus leave...

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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks
Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks

$2,900 / set

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks

By Claude Galle

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful French early 19th century Empire pair of ormolu and patinated bronze candlesticks with female figure decoration in the manner of Claude Galle: Each candlestick with a...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Vase Pendule, Pendulum-Clock, Tardy à Lyon, Empire circa 1820
Early 19th Century Vase Pendule, Pendulum-Clock, Tardy à Lyon, Empire circa 1820

Early 19th Century Vase Pendule, Pendulum-Clock, Tardy à Lyon, Empire circa 1820

$5,342

Early 19th Century Vase Pendule, Pendulum-Clock, Tardy à Lyon, Empire circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

Antique vase clock France Fire gilded bronze Empire around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 41 x 13 x 12 Description: Beautiful all gilt French mantel clock. The basic form is in the shape of an urn vase with lid...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

A pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns
A pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns

A pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns

$15,290 / set

A pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine and high quality pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns, circa 1805. This wonderful pair are raised on square Ormolu plinths with top R...

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Early 19th Century 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

$731

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

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Griotte Marble

1876 The Family of Serbs Russian Imperial Porcelain Manufacture August Spiess
1876 The Family of Serbs Russian Imperial Porcelain Manufacture August Spiess

1876 The Family of Serbs Russian Imperial Porcelain Manufacture August Spiess

$50,000

1876 The Family of Serbs Russian Imperial Porcelain Manufacture August Spiess

Located in Malmö, SE

Beautiful, extremely rare and valuable unglazed Bisque Porcelain group depicting a family of Serbs. An armed man is saying goodbye to his wife and little son before leaving for war against Turks. Manufacture : Russian Imperial Porcelain...

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1870s Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830
French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830

French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830

$2,346

French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative and finely executed French Charles X mantel clock in ormolu. The clock is surmounted by a seated Roman general, possibly Horatius, dressed in classical armour and drapery...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra Lamp
French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra Lamp

French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra Lamp

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra Lamp

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late 19thC French Empire style candelabra converted into a lamp and featuring a finely chased patinated bronze statue of Nike or Winged Victory holding aloft five gilt bronze ca...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Pair of Empire Patina Dore Bronze Winged Lady Victory Candelabras
French Pair of Empire Patina Dore Bronze Winged Lady Victory Candelabras

French Pair of Empire Patina Dore Bronze Winged Lady Victory Candelabras

$3,950 / set

French Pair of Empire Patina Dore Bronze Winged Lady Victory Candelabras

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful pair French Napoleon III Empire style gilt doré and patinated bronze neoclassic three-arm candelabra with finely cast detail, each featuring a classical winged lady victory...

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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900
Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900

Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900

$1,394 / set

Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900

By Bauscher Weiden

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Germany / 1900 / 2 Vases / August & Conrad Bauscher / Porcelain Factory Weiden Bros / Porcelain and Polychrome / Empire An elegant pair of signed porcelain vases from the estee...

Category

Early 20th Century German Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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

$41,230

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco 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...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

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

$1,609

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 ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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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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