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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
Wide Antique Carved Wooden Eagle from France, Circa 1810
Located in Dallas, TX
With a wingspan of five and a half feet wide, this wooden eagle has a commanding presence. Hand-carved in France, circa 1810, the eagle was crafted by a master-level woodworker. Notice how each feather has been carved with incredible detail, showing slight separations in the barbs that make up feathers. The eagle is presented with wings displayed, as if in the midst of flight. Both legs are tucked under the body, as you might see on a gliding bird. The beak is open with a large hole that runs through to the back side, possibly indicating that at one time the eagle held something in its mouth. When Napoleon became Emperor of the French in 1804, he brought about a striking shift in artwork and architecture, embracing the styles of ancient empires...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

Wide Antique Carved Wooden Eagle from France, Circa 1810
Wide Antique Carved Wooden Eagle from France, Circa 1810

Wide Antique Carved Wooden Eagle from France, Circa 1810

Empire Vase, Pillar Goblet with Sphinxes End 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire vase - pillar goblet with sphinxes end 19th century Beautiful Napoleonic Empire vase with sphinxes and fret height 82cm diameter 32cm octagonal base ø 27 cm maximum width...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Empire Vase, Pillar Goblet with Sphinxes End 19th Century
Empire Vase, Pillar Goblet with Sphinxes End 19th Century

Empire Vase, Pillar Goblet with Sphinxes End 19th Century

Empire Style Spaniard Cerámicas Bondia Set Of Large Jardiniere And Pedestal
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an olive green color set of large Spaniard Cerámicas Bondia Jardiniere and pedestal. The Jardiniere is decorated with a relief of Empir...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Empire Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Empire Style Spaniard Cerámicas Bondia Set Of Large Jardiniere And Pedestal
Empire Style Spaniard Cerámicas Bondia Set Of Large Jardiniere And Pedestal

Empire Style Spaniard Cerámicas Bondia Set Of Large Jardiniere And Pedestal

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Luxurious travel set for a lady, French early 19th century production - Empire period circa 1815. This travel set is mainly composed of sewing accessories...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
A superb pair of early 19th C French empire bronze candlesticks. This very fine pair of early 19th century French candlesticks are...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1830
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1830

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1830

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
Tis stunning vintage 19th century French Empire white marble mantel (fireplace) clock was made for Tiffany & Co. The clock has a lyre shape body accented with doré' bronze sculpted embellishments of the period. The top of the clock features a radiating sun burst disc with the face of the North wind. The white enamel clock face has Arabic numerals & garlands of flowers &, also, garlands of flowers that surround the Tiffany & Co. name. There is a glittering ring of faceted paste stones attached to the pendulum &, as the pendulum moves, so does this jeweled ring, creating a dazzling effect. The clock has a key wind movement with a French bell. The clock key is present. This clock runs, but will require a cleaning/service to keep accurate time & is sold as is. This wonderful antique time piece...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Enamel

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique clock cabinet from Sweden made during the transitional time between the gustavian and empire period. The cabinet is from Northern Sw...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Pine

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

Large French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock of Exceptional Quali
Located in Benington, Herts
A large and impressive French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock of exceptional quality and colour. French (possibly retailed in Italy) - Circa 1820. The finely chased and original gilt bronze case depicting Orpheus playing his lyre with an eight-day bell striking movement, outside countwheel, backplate initialled and numbered 'A C D 1516’. The dial with Roman numerals and inscribed Riccardo Pacinoti of Lavourne. It is a French movement (silk suspension) striking the hour and half hour. The case in the form of an oblong pillar cast with anthemium and cornucopia beneath a draped urn and a laurel wreath, flanked by the figure of Orpheus playing his lyre, the stepped plinth cast with wonderfully detailed underworld scenes, on leaf scroll feet. In excellent condition the clock case has been cleaned with the movement completely overhauled and serviced to the highest standard by a specialist restorer. In general 19th century French bronze clocks...
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock of Exceptional Quali
Large French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock of Exceptional Quali

Large French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock of Exceptional Quali

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Milan, IT
A Verona red marble remarkable inkwell, pure Empire style representing a gilded bronze of the bust of Antinous as Dioniso. Empire style, Generous size, excellent state of preservatio...
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1860s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870
French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870

French Marble and Bronze Inkwell Signed Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paris, circa 1870

Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish paperweight in the marble in the shape of a cannon barrel. Beautiful patina. Empire, early 19th century. Minor chips (se pictures) Wear con...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century
Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century

Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century

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Florentine Craftsmanship Heavy Cast Empire Style Floor Lamp No Lampshade
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Massi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Florentine Craftsmanship Heavy Cast Empire Style Floor Lamp No Lampshade
Florentine Craftsmanship Heavy Cast Empire Style Floor Lamp No Lampshade

Florentine Craftsmanship Heavy Cast Empire Style Floor Lamp No Lampshade

French Empire Brass Candlestick Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Early 19th Century French Empire brass candlestick with ornate pressed patterns. Mounted as a table lamp on a wooden base. A lovely addition to a small desk or a shallow table...
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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Empire Brass Candlestick Lamp
French Empire Brass Candlestick Lamp

French Empire Brass Candlestick Lamp

19th Century Clock Empire Clock in Siena Marble
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
XIX CENTURY CLOCK EMPIRE CLOCK IN SIENA MARBLE AND DECORATED WITH BRONZE. SUSPENSION MECHANISM WITH FILE. COMPLETE WITH ITS KEY AND PENDULUM. MEASURES: 45 CM HIGH good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

19th Century Clock Empire Clock in Siena Marble
19th Century Clock Empire Clock in Siena Marble

19th Century Clock Empire Clock in Siena Marble

French Empire Bowl on Base in Bronze and Marble 19th century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
French Empire Bowl on Base in Bronze and Marble 19th century Bowl on base in bronze and black marble 19th century height: 25 cm. and diameter: 24 cm. very good condition
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Bowl on Base in Bronze and Marble 19th century
French Empire Bowl on Base in Bronze and Marble 19th century

French Empire Bowl on Base in Bronze and Marble 19th century

Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Large Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with mythological sculpture French, late 19th century Measures: height 58cm, width 46cm, depth 14cm With large sculptural work depicting Jason and the Golden Fleece...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture
Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture

Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris
Located in Montreal, QC
This mantle clock is by a well-respected Paris maker in a fashionable style. The oval base supports a vase shaped clock case in turn supported by winged dolphin heads and flanked by ...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris
Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French late Empire candlesticks. The bronze having a wonderfully subdued gilt finish from years of rubbing. This finish is matched by a subtle and unusual green patin...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

19th Century French Empire Hand Painted "Porcelaine de Paris" Oval Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique center piece. Crafted in France circa 1830, the "Porcelaine de Paris" oval jardiniere stands on bronze paw feet. Dressed with lion head figures handles, the large cache pot...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Hand Painted "Porcelaine de Paris" Oval Jardiniere
19th Century French Empire Hand Painted "Porcelaine de Paris" Oval Jardiniere

19th Century French Empire Hand Painted "Porcelaine de Paris" Oval Jardiniere

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
A late 20th century Empire style beaded crystal basket chandelier with a classical circular brass structure and three E27 lights inside.Light bulbs can be replaced unscrewing the bro...
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Late 20th Century Czech Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century

French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Patinated and parcel gilt cast bronze figural candlestick on a circular marble base with square plinth. The figure, standing on one foot, holds a leafy form fire gilt candle cup abov...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810
French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810

French Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Figural Candlestick, 1800-1810

19th Century French Empire Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century finely chased and cast dore bronze mantle clock. Porcelain dial in excellent condition. Signed "Millet." Original pendulum. Don't have original key, but can have one made.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Clock
19th Century French Empire Clock

19th Century French Empire Clock

Fine French Empire period mantel clock by Lépine.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive and enchanting French Empire period mantel clock by Jean-Antoine Lépine (1720-1814), clockmaker to both King Louis ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine French Empire period mantel clock by Lépine.
Fine French Empire period mantel clock by Lépine.

Fine French Empire period mantel clock by Lépine.

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style
By Arno Fassi
Located in VALENZA, IT
Empire style 800 silver inkstand The base of the inkstand, completely handmade, is shaped like a "cathedral". The classic "palmettes" of the Empire style have been chiseled around i...
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1990s Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Inkstans Empyre Style

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell, paperweight, pen holder, sandwell for cleaning nibs.(PRICED AS SET...
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19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

Pair of Vases in Bronze and Red Marble, France 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Vases in Bronze and Red Marble, France 19th Century H: 27 good conditions Never restored
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Vases in Bronze and Red Marble, France 19th Century
Pair of Vases in Bronze and Red Marble, France 19th Century

Pair of Vases in Bronze and Red Marble, France 19th Century

French Bronze Empire Candlestick Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Empire two color bronze candlestick that has-been electrified as table lamp with small silk lampshade.
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Bronze Empire Candlestick Lamp
French Bronze Empire Candlestick Lamp

French Bronze Empire Candlestick Lamp

1840’s Collection 42 Photographs in Custom Spring Loaded Antique Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, American Empire era hand made picture frame cabinet containing a collection of forty two black and white photographic images, which could very well be all images of an extended family...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal

1840’s Collection 42 Photographs in Custom Spring Loaded Antique Picture Frame
1840’s Collection 42 Photographs in Custom Spring Loaded Antique Picture Frame

1840’s Collection 42 Photographs in Custom Spring Loaded Antique Picture Frame

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
By Jean-Simon Deverberie
Located in London, GB
Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm, width 54cm, depth 19cm This exceptional timepiece was made in Empire period Fr...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

Early English 19th Century Pewter Plate
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small round pewter plate with London and makers mark on the rear side.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Early English 19th Century Pewter Plate
Early English 19th Century Pewter Plate

Early English 19th Century Pewter Plate

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Carl Thieme, Dresden Floral Painted & Gilded Porcelain Urn, Germany, 20th C
By Carl Thieme
Located in Chatham, ON
CARL THIEME (Factory / Manufacturer) - Potschappel (Village / Location) - Empire style Dresden floral decorated and gilded porcelain urn with cover - ...
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Mid-20th Century German Empire Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Gold Leaf

Carl Thieme, Dresden Floral Painted & Gilded Porcelain Urn, Germany, 20th C
Carl Thieme, Dresden Floral Painted & Gilded Porcelain Urn, Germany, 20th C

Carl Thieme, Dresden Floral Painted & Gilded Porcelain Urn, Germany, 20th C

Fine Quality French Empire Clock by the Eminent Maker Ledieur
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
A fine quality French Empire clock by the eminent maker Ledieur, signed on the backplate of the movement.. The movement is an 8 day bell striking s...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine Quality French Empire Clock by the Eminent Maker Ledieur
Fine Quality French Empire Clock by the Eminent Maker Ledieur

Fine Quality French Empire Clock by the Eminent Maker Ledieur

Turn of the Century Bronze Small Picture Frame
Located in Tampa, FL
A bronze empire style small picture frame is from the turn of the century. The precious frame still has its original silk moire fabric inside from when it...
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Turn of the Century Bronze Small Picture Frame
Turn of the Century Bronze Small Picture Frame

Turn of the Century Bronze Small Picture Frame

Blue Marbleized Empire Wastebasket
Located in New York, NY
Blue marbleized empire wastebasket. Faux marble painted empire style wastebasket on gilt paw feet. France, 20th century Dimensions: 9" L x 9" W x 9.88" H.
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal

Blue Marbleized Empire Wastebasket
Blue Marbleized Empire Wastebasket

Blue Marbleized Empire Wastebasket

Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of late 19th century Empire bronze and ormolu candelabra. - Caryatid herm female figures on marble block plinths. - Three ormolu candle arms/cups - Well modeled.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble
Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble

Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble

Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns
Located in Montreal, QC
Paire of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns
Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns

Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th century) bronze dore rectangular inkwell on 4 clawed feet with relief (signed BARBEDIENNE).  
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19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed
19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

19th Century, French, Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell Signed

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French empire style gilt bronze candlesticks on hoofed faun feet, late 19th century. A pair of fine French Empire-style gilt bronze candleholders. A fluted column rises on three cloven-hoofed hocked faun legs and feet. These antique candleholders...
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1890s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Pair of Ceramic Vases from the First Empire period 1810
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of ceramic vases from the First Empire period - 1810, French manufacture Ø 10 cm h 18.5 cm The two vases are in really good conditions, hand painted and sculpted in the detai...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Vases from the First Empire period 1810
Pair of Ceramic Vases from the First Empire period 1810

Pair of Ceramic Vases from the First Empire period 1810

Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare and beautiful gilt bronze ink stand with candlestick. French empire, probably made in Paris around 1810. The gilt bronze with some patina. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire
Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire

Gilt Bronze Ink Stand with Candlestick, French Empire

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Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer
Located in Paris, FR
Important clock-regulator entirely realized in gilded bronze of the Empire period. It has a lyre shape with seven strings and a bust of Homer crowned ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Lyre-Clock with a Bust of Homer

Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière
By Jean-François Denière
Located in London, GB
An Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock by Denière French, c.1820 Measures: Height 50cm, width 33cm, depth 14cm Made in the early nineteenth ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière
Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière

Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière

Single French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid to late 19thC French Empire style candelabra that at one time was electrified. A finely chased patinated winged Nike or Winged Victory stands on a gi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

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

Single French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra

Empire Period Ormolu and Enamel Ceres Mantel Clock After Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in London, GB
Empire period ormolu and enamel Ceres mantel clock after Thomire. French, c.1810 Measures: height 46cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm. This superb mantel clock was made in the First Fr...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Ormolu

Empire Period Ormolu and Enamel Ceres Mantel Clock After Thomire
Empire Period Ormolu and Enamel Ceres Mantel Clock After Thomire

Empire Period Ormolu and Enamel Ceres Mantel Clock After Thomire

“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" Item # 010CVX22A An incredibly fine Restauration period clock, it depicts a seated figure of the important Roman philosopher Horatius holding a scroll in his right hand while waving his hand over the results of war: ruins of a column and remains of an architectural mural...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

“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

19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
A charming classical Empire style Italian chandelier born for candle lighting, featuring nine arms ending with candles, no electric wiring, can be used as candle holders or decorativ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Brass, Iron

19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier
19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier

19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier

Pair of Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Candlesticks with Chased Flowers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of silver candlesticks are hallmarked by an unknown maker, and believed to have originated from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and date to approximately 1850, and done in the ...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Candlesticks with Chased Flowers
Pair of Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Candlesticks with Chased Flowers

Pair of Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Candlesticks with Chased Flowers

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This handcrafted antique desk accessory bears the makers mar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Belle Epoque Belgian Empire style Gilt Metal Three-Piece candelabras and Clock Garniture set with Asian inspiration. They measures 11" in width,...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set
Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set

1850s Ancient Hand-Crafted and Decorated Base Depicting Male Head with Inlays
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Ancient Decorated Base Depicting Male Head With Inlays hand-crafted in Sicily in mid 19th century.
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1850s Ancient Hand-Crafted and Decorated Base Depicting Male Head with Inlays
1850s Ancient Hand-Crafted and Decorated Base Depicting Male Head with Inlays

1850s Ancient Hand-Crafted and Decorated Base Depicting Male Head with Inlays

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

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".
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Period Giltwood Italian Empire SXtyle Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Italian Empire original giltwood frame. Early 19th Century Internal measurements cm 13 x 10 Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certifica...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Period Giltwood Italian Empire SXtyle Frame
Period Giltwood Italian Empire SXtyle Frame

Period Giltwood Italian Empire SXtyle Frame

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Hartmann À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it was recently cleaned and serviced by a professional clockmaker who specializes in maintaining museums. The e...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Hartmann À Paris
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Hartmann À Paris

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Hartmann À Paris

Stunning Signed by Barye Strong Large Lion Bronze Statue
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This intimidating lion takes a break and relaxes. He lies down and looks as if he puts his paw in paw and waits patiently for the next encounter. He is the gate keeper he stays alert at all times and watches for any unknown creatures to cross into his territory. The features on the lion are magnificent and are very life like. His undercoat is long and you can see the fur stringing off of his underside while he puts his legs to the side. His mane is grand and he has gigantic paws which will take anyone or thing out in one swift swipe. You can see the details beautifully. This lion has a brown patina and was casted using the “Lot Wax Method” it is mounted on a black marble base. This sculpture is signed by Barye...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Stunning Signed by Barye Strong Large Lion Bronze Statue
Stunning Signed by Barye Strong Large Lion Bronze Statue

Stunning Signed by Barye Strong Large Lion Bronze Statue

Pair of Empire-Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of Empire-style Neoclassical gilt and patinated bronze stands French, 20th Century 42cm high x 31cm wide x 31 cm depth Made from patinated bronze and gilt bronze in the French Empire style, with Neoclassical influences, these excellent stands were made in France in the 20th century. Placed upon four small gilt feet...
Category

20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire-Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Stands
Pair of Empire-Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Stands

Pair of Empire-Style Neoclassical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Stands

Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large Empire torches or candelabra on a three-pass base tapering to the top and inlaid with brass inlays in the form of acanthus leaves and floral motifs. Rising above three ...
Category

Early 1800s Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800
Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800

Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800

Early 19th Century French Empire Apprentice Commode in Walnut with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century French Empire Apprentice Commode in walnut with lift top. Table top item.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Empire Apprentice Commode in Walnut with Lift Top
Early 19th Century French Empire Apprentice Commode in Walnut with Lift Top

Early 19th Century French Empire Apprentice Commode in Walnut with Lift Top

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
Mantel clock 19th Century Empire Le Roy et fils (French, founded 1785) Le Roy et fils was a prestigious French clock making firm. The company was fou...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris

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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