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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
French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, white Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock. This beautiful clock is supported on a circular white Carrara marble...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock
French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock

Pair French Marble Urns Amphora Cassolettes Empire 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French Empire marble cassoulets Classic urns of amphora form Beautiful tones of marble including salmon pink, orange, cream and burgundy Ormolu fixtures are origin...
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1890s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair French Marble Urns Amphora Cassolettes Empire 1890
Pair French Marble Urns Amphora Cassolettes Empire 1890

Pair French Marble Urns Amphora Cassolettes Empire 1890

19th Century French Mahogany Casket
Located in Münster, DE
Casket France, around 1850 Mahogany veneered, hinged inlay in the center of the lid, ribbon inlays on lid and sides, restored condition shellac polish Dimensions: Height: 1...
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1850s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century French Mahogany Casket
19th Century French Mahogany Casket

19th Century French Mahogany Casket

Pair of Empire Bronze Ewers in The Manner of Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of empire gilt and patinated bronze ewers in the manner of Claude Galle. French, Circa 1820.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Empire Bronze Ewers in The Manner of Claude Galle
Pair of Empire Bronze Ewers in The Manner of Claude Galle

Pair of Empire Bronze Ewers in The Manner of Claude Galle

Table Decoration in Empire Style after J.B. Claude Odiot
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, engraved and silvered. Three-columns, shafts with full-plastic, finely engraved swans. Funnel-shaped insert.
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Table Decoration in Empire Style after J.B. Claude Odiot
Table Decoration in Empire Style after J.B. Claude Odiot

Table Decoration in Empire Style after J.B. Claude Odiot

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Garnitures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze and dore bronze compote/tazas with finely chased details. Can be used to hold a topiary or a thick candle. Base is 7" Top is 11.5".
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Garnitures
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Garnitures

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Garnitures

Pair Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Candelabra, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Candelabra, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Candelabra, circa 1890
Pair Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Candelabra, circa 1890

Pair Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Candelabra, circa 1890

Pair of Bronze Empire Style Classical Urns, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, GB
A pair of bronze Empire style classical urns, circa 1820 on square bases with double handles on each. Grecian Classical subject around the body with a wide rim superb classical design.
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19th Century European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Empire Style Classical Urns, circa 1820
Pair of Bronze Empire Style Classical Urns, circa 1820

Pair of Bronze Empire Style Classical Urns, circa 1820

Large Pair of French Empire Period Candelabra, Attributed to Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent large pair of five-light doré bronze and patinated bronze Empire period candelabra, attributed to Claude Galle made in the early 1800s. This pair of candelabra are set ...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Large Pair of French Empire Period Candelabra, Attributed to Claude Galle
Large Pair of French Empire Period Candelabra, Attributed to Claude Galle

Large Pair of French Empire Period Candelabra, Attributed to Claude Galle

Vase Clock France First Quarter 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Gilt bronze vase clock resting on a plinth decorated with successive leaf motifs resting on four ball feet. The characteristically bi-vaned vase-shaped body is adorned with finely ch...
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vase Clock France First Quarter 19th Century
Vase Clock France First Quarter 19th Century

Vase Clock France First Quarter 19th Century

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s.
Located in Knivsta, SE
A very Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Richly decorated in period design. Wear consistent with age and use
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s.
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s.

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze from the 1820s.

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Pair of very large high quality Empire Candelabra made ca 1815.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of large Empire candelabra made around year 1815. The bases are made of Siena marble and mounted with bronze ornaments. On top the bases sculp...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of very large high quality Empire Candelabra made ca 1815.
Pair of very large high quality Empire Candelabra made ca 1815.

Pair of very large high quality Empire Candelabra made ca 1815.

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Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze. Empire, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze with dark patinated column. French Empire during the 1820s. Wear consistent with age and use
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze. Empire, 1820s
Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze. Empire, 1820s

Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze. Empire, 1820s

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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

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Open letters by C. villain
By Jean Garnier
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by C. villain Origin France Circa 1915 Empire style patinated bronze Soldier motif Excellent condition signed on the side FRENCH, 1853-1910 Jean Garnier was born in Mou...
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1910s French Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Open letters by C. villain
Open letters by C. villain

Open letters by C. villain

Pair Antique Early 19thC French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine pair of antique early 19th century gilt bronze French Neoclassical Empire period candlesticks, circa 1820. The candlesticks having removable sconces and globular capitals...
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Antique Early 19thC French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Pair Antique Early 19thC French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair Antique Early 19thC French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 1950s French Empire-style brass two-candle sconces. Finely detailed throughout. Cast form features a flaming torch motif embellished with an acanthus wreath and rippling r...
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1950s British Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire-Style Brass Candle Sconces, 1950s

EARLY 19th CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant biscuit watch with an allegory of pure love. The spring-loaded watch features an enamelled dial with double Arabic and Roman numerals, and a crown set with zircons cut like d...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

EARLY 19th CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCK
EARLY 19th CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCK

EARLY 19th CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCK

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Letter Opener
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is one of a kind bronze letter opener from the period just after Napoleon's death. It is a testament to his popularity that even letter openers featured his face.
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Letter Opener
Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Letter Opener

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Letter Opener

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of exquisite Empire candlesticks which combine gilt and patinated brass. Made in 1820s France. Various intricate rose, floral and leaf patterns adorn the bases in gilt brass. ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

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Beautiful Pair of French Empire Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of French Empire gilt and dark patinated bronze candlesticks from the 1820s. Decorated with flower baskets and bunches of grapes and a dark patinated column. Wear ...
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Beautiful Pair of French Empire Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Beautiful Pair of French Empire Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Beautiful Pair of French Empire Gilt and Dark Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

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Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of Empire style bronze ewers, late 19th or early 20th century. A pair of Empire style patinated bronze ewers with marble base, late 19th or early 20th century. H: ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.
Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.

Empire Style Bronze Travel Clock, late 19th Century or Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire style bronze travel clock, late 19th century or early 20th century. Empire style bronze travel clock with double patina, late 19th or early 20th century, (movement to be revi...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Style Bronze Travel Clock, late 19th Century or Early 20th Century.
Empire Style Bronze Travel Clock, late 19th Century or Early 20th Century.

Empire Style Bronze Travel Clock, late 19th Century or Early 20th Century.

French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter
By Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter Napoleon III style French silver and glass jug Circa 1930 Origin France Excellent quality cut crystal, could be baccarat The silver part ha...
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1930s French Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Silver

French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter
French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter

French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter

A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style. France, circa 1890. Width 15 1/2" Height 18" Depth 5 1/2"
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1890s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style.
A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style.

A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style.

Elegant 19th-Century French Bronzed Urns with Gold Ormolu Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of classical elegance with our exquisite pair of Early 19th-century French Urns, masterpieces of craftsmanship and historical beauty. These antique cassolettes, c...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Elegant 19th-Century French Bronzed Urns with Gold Ormolu Details
Elegant 19th-Century French Bronzed Urns with Gold Ormolu Details

Elegant 19th-Century French Bronzed Urns with Gold Ormolu Details

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Vase in Sevres Hand-painted Porcelain and Bronze from 1800
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Milano, MI
Vase in Sevres porcelain and hand-painted bronze made in 1800 Ø cm 15 h cm 32 The Sèvres ceramics are one of the most famous ceramic manufacturers in all of Europe, born in France ...
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1880s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vase in Sevres Hand-painted Porcelain and Bronze from 1800
Vase in Sevres Hand-painted Porcelain and Bronze from 1800

Vase in Sevres Hand-painted Porcelain and Bronze from 1800

Pair of Empire-Style Marble and Ormolu Vases by Raingo
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Pair of Empire-style marble and ormolu vases by Raingo French, Late 19th Century Height 37cm, width 22cm, depth 18cm This superb pair of vases combines stunning veined grey marble...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Empire-Style Marble and Ormolu Vases by Raingo
Pair of Empire-Style Marble and Ormolu Vases by Raingo

Pair of Empire-Style Marble and Ormolu Vases by Raingo

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French Empire bronze models of recumbent Sphinxes on Verdi Antico marble bases. The bronze with the warm golden patina of age. The custom marble bases, stepped on one side ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases

Pair of French Empire Style Onyx and Gilded Bronze Tazzas
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An elegant pair of hand carved and polished onyx tazzas in the Empire style with gilded bronze mounts.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Onyx and Gilded Bronze Tazzas
Pair of French Empire Style Onyx and Gilded Bronze Tazzas

Pair of French Empire Style Onyx and Gilded Bronze Tazzas

Late 19th Century Mirrored Glass Brass Jewelry Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Mirrored Brass Jewelry Tray, Late 19th Century Charming French tray featuring an elaborate floral motif.. The attention to detail is apparent on this piece. The mirrored glas...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Brass

Late 19th Century Mirrored Glass Brass Jewelry Tray
Late 19th Century Mirrored Glass Brass Jewelry Tray

Late 19th Century Mirrored Glass Brass Jewelry Tray

Onyx Jewelry or Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
A substantial green onyx marble and gold gilt metal jewelry or decorative box, in the Empire style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Onyx is a combination of green hues finished a gold...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Marble, Metal

Onyx Jewelry or Decorative Box
Onyx Jewelry or Decorative Box

Onyx Jewelry or Decorative Box

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.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century Jewelry Box in Leather with Diamond Pattern
19th Century Jewelry Box in Leather with Diamond Pattern

19th Century Jewelry Box in Leather with Diamond Pattern

Early 19th Century Pair of candelabras made in Berlin
Located in Stockholm, SE
Candelabras with place for three candles, made in Berlin about 1810. Gilded and patinated bronze. Decorated with a standing griffin with a women's face, gilded decorations and lion f...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Pair of candelabras made in Berlin
Early 19th Century Pair of candelabras made in Berlin

Early 19th Century Pair of candelabras made in Berlin

Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
In pristine original condition, the item has been professionally cleaned, and its polish has been revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. Polychrome and gilded wood carving T...
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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold

Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s
Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s

Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s

Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820
By Le Roi
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque - In the study room Paris fire-gilt bronze, enamel Empire around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 38 x 28 x 19 cm Description: Scenery mounted on an oval...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820
Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820

Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820

19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We would like to present you with this magnificent 19th-century Empire-style inkwell from the Napoleon III era adorned with a raised imperial eagle motif positioned between the two i...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze
19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze

19th Century Inkwell with Imperial Eagle in Portoro Marble and Gilt Bronze

Large Sculpture of an Eagle in Silver Plated Metal, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large sculpture of an eagle in silver plated metal, 20th century. Sculpture of an eagle in silver plated metal, could be a sculpture for a desk or a nice centerpiece, Empire style, ...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Large Sculpture of an Eagle in Silver Plated Metal, 20th Century.
Large Sculpture of an Eagle in Silver Plated Metal, 20th Century.

Large Sculpture of an Eagle in Silver Plated Metal, 20th Century.

Vintage Brass Putti Cherub Angel Wall Mounted Sconces Candle Holders - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Brass Putti Cherub Angel Wall Mounted Sconces Candle Holders - Set of 2 These matching cherub wall sconces can hold small taper candles. The cherubs are mounted upon a recta...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Vintage Brass Putti Cherub Angel Wall Mounted Sconces Candle Holders - Set of 2
Vintage Brass Putti Cherub Angel Wall Mounted Sconces Candle Holders - Set of 2

Vintage Brass Putti Cherub Angel Wall Mounted Sconces Candle Holders - Set of 2

French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French circa 1870 bronze brass mounted letters box. Period Second Empire. Patinated bronze with superb quality brass Egyptian & Greco-Roman motif mounts, raised on troupe feet. Mount...
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1870s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box
French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box

French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box

Grand Santon Napolitain en terre cuite, aux yeux de verre - Pêcheur - 18ème
Located in TOULON, FR
Grand Santon Napolitain en terre cuite, aux yeux de verre églomisé Pêcheur Italie 18ème siècle signé Chanato, Porto (quartier de naples) sous le socle 32 cm 1,3 kg
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Grand Santon Napolitain en terre cuite, aux yeux de verre - Pêcheur - 18ème
Grand Santon Napolitain en terre cuite, aux yeux de verre - Pêcheur - 18ème

Grand Santon Napolitain en terre cuite, aux yeux de verre - Pêcheur - 18ème

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Grand Tour Bronze Colonne Vendôme XIX
Located in Brussels, BE
French antique model in gilded bronze Grand Tour de la Vendôme column, dating from around 1880. This splendid bronze thermometer (Celsius and Fahren...
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1880s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Colonne Vendôme XIX
Grand Tour Bronze Colonne Vendôme XIX

Grand Tour Bronze Colonne Vendôme XIX

Pietre Dure And Doré Bronze Box By Tahan
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan, the esteemed cabinetmaker to Napoléon III, this jewelry box is a remarkable example of 19th-century European artistry. The box, shaped in doré...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Stone, Bronze

Pietre Dure And Doré Bronze Box By Tahan
Pietre Dure And Doré Bronze Box By Tahan

Pietre Dure And Doré Bronze Box By Tahan

Pair of Exquisite Petite Empire Candlesticks
Located in Toronto, CA
An exquisite pair of early nineteenth century small candlesticks from France, made of gilt bronze on small, square alabaster bases. These candlesticks feature neoclassical columns sw...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of Exquisite Petite Empire Candlesticks
Pair of Exquisite Petite Empire Candlesticks

Pair of Exquisite Petite Empire Candlesticks

Egg Navy Blue enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg Navy Blue enamel is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg Navy Blue enamel has fired enamels on guilloché has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg Navy Blue en...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg Navy Blue enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg Navy Blue enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg Navy Blue enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

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Egg Russian Empire style enamel with tall tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg Russian Empire is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg Russian Empire has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg Russian Empire is on...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Egg Russian Empire style enamel with tall tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg Russian Empire style enamel with tall tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg Russian Empire style enamel with tall tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

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19th Century Paris Porcelain Basket Vase
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stunning openwork corbeille, or basket vase, dating from the early 19th century Empire Period, beautifully crafted from Old Paris Porcelain and richly gilded all over its delicatel...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Paris Porcelain Basket Vase
19th Century Paris Porcelain Basket Vase

19th Century Paris Porcelain Basket Vase

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Egg Purple Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg Purple Red enamel is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg Purple Red enamel has fired enamels on guilloché has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg Purple Red...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg Purple Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg Purple Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg Purple Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

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Egg “music box” mechanism by the Swiss Maison Reuge Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg “music box” is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg “music box” has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg “music box”on smooth tripod containing a “music box”...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Egg “music box” mechanism by the Swiss Maison Reuge Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg “music box” mechanism by the Swiss Maison Reuge Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg “music box” mechanism by the Swiss Maison Reuge Sterling Silver Salimbeni

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Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candelabras, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This regal pair of bronze and slate candelabras originated in 19th-century France and are beautifully detailed with molded and gilt embellishments. Crafted in the style of Empire fur...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Slate, Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candelabras, c. 1850
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candelabras, c. 1850

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candelabras, c. 1850

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This regal pair of bronze and slate candlesticks originated in 19th-century France and are beautifully detailed with molded and gilt embellishments. Crafted in the style of Empire fu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Slate, Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850

Egg Plum enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg Plum enamel is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg Plum enamel has fired enamels on guilloché has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg Plum enamel is Russian...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Egg Plum enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg Plum enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg Plum enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

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Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg White with blue garlands is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg White with blue garlands has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg White with blue garlands i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb
Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb

Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb

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Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Very rare "Au Bon Sauvage" mantel clock France Fire-gilt and patinated bronze Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 34 x 41 x 13 cm Description: Extremely rare French bronze m...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood reproduces with perfect proportions in scale a miniature cabinet with three drawers and an upper flap door that opens to reveal a white marble top and an oval mirror inside, nice hand carved band on top with geometrical pattern and molded base. The black lacquered wood creates a wonderful contrast with the beautiful honey-colored wood grain. Despite its convenient size, extremely detailed, this chest of drawers is equipped with a white Carrara marble top and a small mirror that make it even more special and useful. The model of a piece of furniture was originally created by cabinet makers to show their skills to the customer and to present the sample of the furniture which would then have been produced on a larger scale. These commode miniatures, along with other specimens, were displayed in the craftsman's workshop to serve as examples to aid the potential client in making a selection. Some also think that these little chests were used as doll and puppets...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet

Egg 4 Picture frames in Dark Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg 4 Picture frames is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg 4 Picture frames has fired enamels on guilloché has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg 4 Picture fr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg 4 Picture frames in Dark Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg 4 Picture frames in Dark Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg 4 Picture frames in Dark Red enamel with tripod Sterling Silver Salimbeni

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19th century gilt bronze French Empire candlesticks
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
An elegant pair of French candlesticks in gilded bronze. Beautiful fine quality; decorated with acanthus leaves, palmettes and flowers. Original gilding.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th century gilt bronze French Empire candlesticks
19th century gilt bronze French Empire candlesticks

19th century gilt bronze French Empire candlesticks

Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Antique French Empire watch holder, early 19th century circa 1820. The watch holder allows conversion of an open faced pocket watch in to a desk cl...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century
Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century

Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century

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Empire decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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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