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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.

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Style: Empire
19th C French Yellow Toleware Tiered Tray Table Stand Chinoiserie Pastoral Scene
19th C French Yellow Toleware Tiered Tray Table Stand Chinoiserie Pastoral Scene

19th C French Yellow Toleware Tiered Tray Table Stand Chinoiserie Pastoral Scene

$1,505Sale Price|30% Off

19th C French Yellow Toleware Tiered Tray Table Stand Chinoiserie Pastoral Scene

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique 19th-century French Empire toleware tier table, also classified as a table à ouvrage, chiffonière or gueridon, is a stunning example of late Louis XVI or Directoire revi...

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19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Empire Gilt Mounted Day Bed or Lit en Bateau Sleigh Bed of Flame Mahogany
French Empire Gilt Mounted Day Bed or Lit en Bateau Sleigh Bed of Flame Mahogany

French Empire Gilt Mounted Day Bed or Lit en Bateau Sleigh Bed of Flame Mahogany

$7,895

French Empire Gilt Mounted Day Bed or Lit en Bateau Sleigh Bed of Flame Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French Empire daybed - historically referred to as a lit en bateau (boat or sleigh bed) due to its iconic curved shape - from the early to mid 19th-century, featuring a decora...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

$4,995

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk, Refinished

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A handsome French Empire desk made of mahogany that has been recently refinished to preserve the beautiful color and grain of the wood. The top surface is a gold-tooled leather in a ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Bleached Solid Walnut Commode
French 19th Century Empire Bleached Solid Walnut Commode

French 19th Century Empire Bleached Solid Walnut Commode

$3,795

French 19th Century Empire Bleached Solid Walnut Commode

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant French Empire commode featuring three spacious drawers in beautifully aged, naturally figured walnut, with the top painted black for a striking contrast. The restrained archi...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Empire Wooden and Brass Folding Console or Card Table, circa 1820
Rare French Empire Wooden and Brass Folding Console or Card Table, circa 1820

Rare French Empire Wooden and Brass Folding Console or Card Table, circa 1820

$3,302

Rare French Empire Wooden and Brass Folding Console or Card Table, circa 1820

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning antique table for unforgettable games of poker, bridge etc. At first sight, this is an exceptionally elegant Empire console table: narrow, architectural and beautifully bal...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Maitland-Smith Bergère Lounge Chairs With Gilt Parcel Swan Heads
Pair of Maitland-Smith Bergère Lounge Chairs With Gilt Parcel Swan Heads

Pair of Maitland-Smith Bergère Lounge Chairs With Gilt Parcel Swan Heads

$2,895 / set

Pair of Maitland-Smith Bergère Lounge Chairs With Gilt Parcel Swan Heads

By Maitland Smith

Located in Peabody, MA

A pair of Maitland-Smith empire bergère chairs in parcel gilt with hand-carved swan-neck armrests and silk grosgrain upholstery, circa 1980s. One retains its original foil Maitland S...

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1980s Indonesian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

French 19th Century Painted Empire Console Table
French 19th Century Painted Empire Console Table

French 19th Century Painted Empire Console Table

$8,950

French 19th Century Painted Empire Console Table

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant French 19th-century Empire console featuring a painted finish, long rectangular top, and architectural column supports with decorative carved capitals. The lower shelf and sy...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Round Table in Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Round Table in Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Round Table in Walnut

$3,758

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Round Table in Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present an elegant antique Italian round table dating back to the early 19th century. The table features the typical characteristics of the Empire period, when large, smooth woode...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Empire Style Center Table
Swedish Empire Style Center Table

Swedish Empire Style Center Table

$4,950

Swedish Empire Style Center Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Swedish Empire style center table combines bold architectural design with refined neoclassical influence. The circular top rests on a fluted pedestal supported by a square platf...

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20th Century Swedish Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Thomasville Grand Classics Neoclassical Empire Queen Size Maple Wood Sleigh Bed
Thomasville Grand Classics Neoclassical Empire Queen Size Maple Wood Sleigh Bed

Thomasville Grand Classics Neoclassical Empire Queen Size Maple Wood Sleigh Bed

$2,800

Thomasville Grand Classics Neoclassical Empire Queen Size Maple Wood Sleigh Bed

By Thomasville

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Thomasville Grand Classics Neoclassical French Empire Style Queen Size Maple Wood Sle...

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Late 20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Maple

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

$13,594Sale 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 Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Pair French Empire Ormolu Mounted Bedside Cabinets 19th Century
Antique Pair French Empire Ormolu Mounted Bedside Cabinets 19th Century

Antique Pair French Empire Ormolu Mounted Bedside Cabinets 19th Century

$3,970 / set

Antique Pair French Empire Ormolu Mounted Bedside Cabinets 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A thoroughly delightful pair of antique French Empire mahogany, ormolu and marble-topped bedside cabinets, circa 1830 in date. They are freestanding, finished on all four sides and ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu

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

$9,680

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 Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Gueridon with Oyster Marble Top
French 19th Century Empire Gueridon with Oyster Marble Top

French 19th Century Empire Gueridon with Oyster Marble Top

$3,750

French 19th Century Empire Gueridon with Oyster Marble Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A 19th-century Empire-style gueridon with dark grey marble atop a mahogany base. The marble is punctuated with stunning inclusions of light grey fossilized shells. The stone is in ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Hand-Carved Marble Column Pedestal, Empire Style
19th Century French Hand-Carved Marble Column Pedestal, Empire Style

19th Century French Hand-Carved Marble Column Pedestal, Empire Style

$2,400

19th Century French Hand-Carved Marble Column Pedestal, Empire Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fabulous late 19th century carved marble display pedestal from France, to elevate precious artwork, décor, or greenery in your interior. Geometric elements distinguish the capital ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Rare Fine French Empire Mahogany Bed by Jacob-Desmalter ca. 1805-15
Rare Fine French Empire Mahogany Bed by Jacob-Desmalter ca. 1805-15

Rare Fine French Empire Mahogany Bed by Jacob-Desmalter ca. 1805-15

$35,000

Rare Fine French Empire Mahogany Bed by Jacob-Desmalter ca. 1805-15

By Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EMPIRE MAHOGANY AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BED BY FRANÇOIS HONORÉ GEORGES JACOB DESMALTER Paris, France circa 1805 to 1817 62" H x 58 1/2" D x approximately 81" W 74 1/8" L x 52" W ap...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Bleached Chestnut Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Empire Bleached Chestnut Chest of Drawers

French 19th Century Empire Bleached Chestnut Chest of Drawers

$4,100

French 19th Century Empire Bleached Chestnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

French 19th-century Empire commode crafted in bleached chestnut, featuring three spacious drawers, elegant columnar sides, brass pulls, and decorative escutcheons. Its warm, naturall...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed
Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed

Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed

$2,800

Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed

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19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Northern Swedish Antique Handmade Rustic and Charming Empire Country Sideboard
Northern Swedish Antique Handmade Rustic and Charming Empire Country Sideboard

Northern Swedish Antique Handmade Rustic and Charming Empire Country Sideboard

$5,296

Northern Swedish Antique Handmade Rustic and Charming Empire Country Sideboard

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish empire sideboard. Genuine country house furniture from northern Sweden made around 1840 during the empire period. The frame is made by hand in solid pine and has a wo...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed, Paris
Early 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed, Paris

Early 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed, Paris

$10,000

Early 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed, Paris

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant early 19th-century French Empire daybed sourced from Paris, France. Crafted from solid mahogany, it features the iconic swan-neck ends with finely carved heads, floral ros...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery
Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery

$7,500

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed from Mahogany and Upholstered in Horsehair. Our Exquisite looking Empire Sofa looks to have been made in the early 1800's and typically we w...

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1820s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Neoclassical X Frame Bench, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Circa 1880
Antique Neoclassical X Frame Bench, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Circa 1880

Antique Neoclassical X Frame Bench, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Circa 1880

$1,650

Antique Neoclassical X Frame Bench, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique 19th century ebonized neoclassical X frame bench with newly upholstered leather seat. This bench is in the "Curule" style featuring elegant, sweeping S curve legs. Finished i...

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19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Leather, Ebony

French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Bronze & Glass Empire Style circa 1890
French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Bronze & Glass Empire Style circa 1890

French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Bronze & Glass Empire Style circa 1890

$2,859

French Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Lustre Bronze & Glass Empire Style circa 1890

Located in Labrit, Landes

Bronze chandelier with granita glass. Made in France circa 1890, beautifully ornemented in the style of the Napoleon the 1st Empire. One central light recovered of a glass and six l...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain and Gilt Coffee Service
French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain and Gilt Coffee Service

French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain and Gilt Coffee Service

$895 / set

French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain and Gilt Coffee Service

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 19th century Old Paris seven piece parcel-gilt decorated coffee service. The set includes a tall coffee pot with three cups and matching saucers crafted in white porcelain w...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Empire Chandelier, Bronze with Gilt Finish, Swan Heads, France, 1900
Empire Chandelier, Bronze with Gilt Finish, Swan Heads, France, 1900

Empire Chandelier, Bronze with Gilt Finish, Swan Heads, France, 1900

$16,000

Empire Chandelier, Bronze with Gilt Finish, Swan Heads, France, 1900

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century French Empire style chandelier with swan’s heads and starts on globe.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Dutch 19th Century Octagonal Ebonized & Burl Maple Center Table
Dutch 19th Century Octagonal Ebonized & Burl Maple Center Table

Dutch 19th Century Octagonal Ebonized & Burl Maple Center Table

$3,400

Dutch 19th Century Octagonal Ebonized & Burl Maple Center Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Dutch, 19th century Empire-style octagonal center table that features ebonized detail around burled maple surface. The expansive table top is near-seamlessly matched for continuity w...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Gueridon Table
French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Gueridon Table

French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Gueridon Table

$3,250

French 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany Marble Top Gueridon Table

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant round table featuring a richly figured flame mahogany apron and sculptural pedestal base with carved tripod legs and decorative feet, supporting a veined marble top. A fine e...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

$8,008

Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French gilt-bronze mounted flame mahogany Empire bureau plat, Circa 1820 in date. The rectangular top is fitted with a black gold-tooled inset leather writing...

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1820s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Tile Top Table with Dutch Tiles Denmark 19th Century
Antique Empire Tile Top Table with Dutch Tiles Denmark 19th Century

Antique Empire Tile Top Table with Dutch Tiles Denmark 19th Century

$2,050

Antique Empire Tile Top Table with Dutch Tiles Denmark 19th Century

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Antique Danish or perhaps Swedish empire tile top table with dutch tiles and 1 drawer. It's made in the 19th century period by a skilled carpenter of soli...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

French Empire Armoire, Walnut & Steel, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820, France
French Empire Armoire, Walnut & Steel, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820, France

French Empire Armoire, Walnut & Steel, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820, France

$10,500

French Empire Armoire, Walnut & Steel, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820, France

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An impressive French Empire-style armoire from the early 1800s. The pronounced cornice makes a statement above the pair of paneled and carved doors all crafted of solid, book-matched...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk
Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

$2,368Sale Price|58% Off

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Introducing this elegant Italian desk dating back to the 20th century. An extremely refined desk, inspired by the Empire style. Featuring a linear design with black ebonized column ...

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20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Letter Opener Silver-Gilt & guilloché Enamel attr. to Fabergé Circa 1900
Antique Letter Opener Silver-Gilt & guilloché Enamel attr. to Fabergé Circa 1900

Antique Letter Opener Silver-Gilt & guilloché Enamel attr. to Fabergé Circa 1900

$6,800

Antique Letter Opener Silver-Gilt & guilloché Enamel attr. to Fabergé Circa 1900

By Fabergé

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Russian silver-gilt and guilloché enamel letter opener attributed to Fabergé, with illegible hallmarks , possibly Faberge cyrillic mark / 88". The finial in the form of a carv...

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Furniture

Materials

Jade, Silver, Enamel

Pine Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Glass-Front Bookcase, Circa 1840s
Pine Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Glass-Front Bookcase, Circa 1840s

Pine Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Glass-Front Bookcase, Circa 1840s

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

Pine Fall-Front Secretary Desk with Glass-Front Bookcase, Circa 1840s

Located in Winston-Salem, NC

This 19th century antique works in three parts — bookcase, writing desk, and chest of drawers — built to handle all three without asking for more room. A gently scalloped crest tops...

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1840s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Glass, Pine

Pair of Empire Bronze & Mercury-Gilt Column Lamps
Pair of Empire Bronze & Mercury-Gilt Column Lamps

Pair of Empire Bronze & Mercury-Gilt Column Lamps

$5,114 / set

Pair of Empire Bronze & Mercury-Gilt Column Lamps

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

French, Empire / Charles X period, circa 1825 A handsome pair of table lamps, each modelled as a fluted column in dark patinated bronze rising to a finely cast Corinthian capital in...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

KINDEL King Size Canopy Bed, American Empire Style, Wood, Rare Design
KINDEL King Size Canopy Bed, American Empire Style, Wood, Rare Design

KINDEL King Size Canopy Bed, American Empire Style, Wood, Rare Design

$19,995

KINDEL King Size Canopy Bed, American Empire Style, Wood, Rare Design

Located in Perkasie, PA

KINDEL King Size Empire Canopy Bed – Item 72363 This exceptional KINDEL Masterworks Collection king size canopy bed is a magnificent example of American Empire-inspired design and c...

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1990s Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Empire Double Headed Eagle Wall Mirror in Bronze, Spain 1940s
Empire Double Headed Eagle Wall Mirror in Bronze, Spain 1940s

Empire Double Headed Eagle Wall Mirror in Bronze, Spain 1940s

$2,955

Empire Double Headed Eagle Wall Mirror in Bronze, Spain 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Two Headed Eagle Bronze Wall Mirror, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Spectacular bronze wall mirror with a crowned double headed eagle surrounding a shield shaped beveled glass. This stunning br...

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20th Century Spanish Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century France Deep Forest Green Carved Mahogany Chaise
19th Century France Deep Forest Green Carved Mahogany Chaise

19th Century France Deep Forest Green Carved Mahogany Chaise

$5,995

19th Century France Deep Forest Green Carved Mahogany Chaise

Located in High Point, NC

Carved mahogany chaise in Deep Forest Green. Its deep forest green finish sets off carved swan-form arms, forest green velvet upholstery, a hallmark of of the empire period France cr...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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 Furniture

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

$8,940

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 Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

$24,800Sale Price / item|20% Off

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

Located in Berlin, DE

Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...

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2010s German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

$4,053Sale Price / item|20% Off

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Located in Berlin, DE

Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...

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2010s German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Chandelier, circa 1900
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Chandelier, circa 1900

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Chandelier, circa 1900

$2,550

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Chandelier, circa 1900

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An elegant French Louis XVI style chandelier dating to circa 1900, beautifully combining an architectural gilt and patinated metal frame with an exceptionally rich arrangement of fac...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with Red Shade
Vintage French Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with Red Shade

Vintage French Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with Red Shade

$1,650

Vintage French Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with Red Shade

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a vintage French Empire style Bouillotte table lamp featuring a striking red tole shade with gold toned leaf accents atop a three light candleholder base. Each arm has a swan...

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1940s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Tôle

Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890
Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890

Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890

$18,000 / set

Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890

By William Edgar

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Copper and Brass hinged glass lanterns signed William Edgar, Blenheim House, Hammersmith. Pair were originally gas and can be electrified or returned to gas if desire...

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1890s English Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Copper, Brass

Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

$8,166 / item

Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new reproduction, and several are available, ensuring you can bring this classic beauty to your space. Measuring a total height of 140 cm, with a height of 90 cm without the chain, and a diameter of 73 cm, this chandelier weighs approximately 18 kg. With 8-light bulb sockets (E14 base), this chandelier offers a radiant glow, making it a striking centerpiece in any space. Its wiring is compatible with the USA, ensuring easy installation and convenience. Experience the beauty of this chandelier with confidence, as it features new electricity and a new cable, ready to hang and enchant your surroundings. The total length of the chandelier is variable, providing flexibility to suit your specific preferences and room size. Indulge in the grandeur of this Brass Empire Chandelier...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair Empire Style Mahogany Two-Tier Single Drawer Side Tables
Pair Empire Style Mahogany Two-Tier Single Drawer Side Tables

Pair Empire Style Mahogany Two-Tier Single Drawer Side Tables

$1,495 / set

Pair Empire Style Mahogany Two-Tier Single Drawer Side Tables

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair Empire Style Mahogany Two-Tier single drawer Side Tables Dimensions: 23.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and 24 inches in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Empire or Louis XVI Mahogany Dutch Side Table
Antique 18th Century Empire or Louis XVI Mahogany Dutch Side Table

Antique 18th Century Empire or Louis XVI Mahogany Dutch Side Table

$3,189

Antique 18th Century Empire or Louis XVI Mahogany Dutch Side Table

Located in Casteren, NL

This elegant side table was made in The Netherlands around 1780. It has a beautiful mahogany top made of two symmetrical planks, also known as “livre ouvert”. The two pieces of timber are cut and folded open like a book. (livre ouvert is French for open book” The top is surrounded by a slightly raised and molded trim. The table features one dovetailed central drawer with two Dutch ajour cut brass pulls. The drawer has its original lock and key. The interior of the drawer is made in the best quality thin watered oak...

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Spelter Table Lamp In Empire Style. French C.1920
Antique Spelter Table Lamp In Empire Style. French C.1920

Antique Spelter Table Lamp In Empire Style. French C.1920

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Spelter Table Lamp In Empire Style. French C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful spelter table lamp Amazing old bronze patina The lamp has been re-wired. Shade included The measurement relates to the lamp base not including shade Free UK shipping ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Spelter

Side table with secret compartments, Westphalia, c. 1800, plum, maple, rosewood
Side table with secret compartments, Westphalia, c. 1800, plum, maple, rosewood

Side table with secret compartments, Westphalia, c. 1800, plum, maple, rosewood

$3,587Sale Price|30% Off

Side table with secret compartments, Westphalia, c. 1800, plum, maple, rosewood

Located in Münster, DE

Rare side table with secret compartments, Westphalia, c. 1800, plum wood, maple and rosewood veneered on softwood, table top with floral banding and vase motif, ingenious mechanism w...

Category

Early 1800s German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple, Rosewood

19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet

19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet

$14,500

19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet

Located in Houston, TX

Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns, urn finials, with two hidden drawers, all newly upholstered in Schumacher abstract ...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

Large French Empire Bed Frame with Bronze Mounts, c.1815
Large French Empire Bed Frame with Bronze Mounts, c.1815

Large French Empire Bed Frame with Bronze Mounts, c.1815

$3,768

Large French Empire Bed Frame with Bronze Mounts, c.1815

Located in London, GB

An elegant large Empire bed with bronze mounts. Shown with bed base and mattress but sold as the frame alone. In good original condition with minor damage.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz
19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz

19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz

$12,500 / set

19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz

By Kirk & Son

Located in Germantown, MD

A S. Kirk & Son, Sterling Silver Repousse set of flatware. 117 gorgeous pieces. Hand chased and hand decorated by prominent American silversmith Samuel Kirk who introduced the Repou...

Category

19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs

$6,800 / set

Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif. The chairs are constructed from radiant mahogany with arc...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Mahogany

Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror
Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror

Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror

$6,605Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is a large antique oval mirror that was made in France in the second half of the 19th century, circa 1860. The mirror is decorated with beautiful ornaments with rich sy...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

A Pair of 19th Century French Empire Silver Plate Candlesticks as Lamps
A Pair of 19th Century French Empire Silver Plate Candlesticks as Lamps

A Pair of 19th Century French Empire Silver Plate Candlesticks as Lamps

$3,499 / set

A Pair of 19th Century French Empire Silver Plate Candlesticks as Lamps

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1860 A pair of mid nineteenth century French Empire silver candlesticks, the central stem terminating with tripod hairy paw feet atop a circular base. Height 38.50cm ...

Category

1860s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

French 19th Century Ebonized Bibliotheque
French 19th Century Ebonized Bibliotheque

French 19th Century Ebonized Bibliotheque

$4,500

French 19th Century Ebonized Bibliotheque

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th-century French bibliotheque is petite yet stately. It is an exceptional example of the Empire style with its ebonized finish and brass accents. The top of the piece is a ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Estate Christofle Empire Style Four Piece Caviar Serving Set
Large Estate Christofle Empire Style Four Piece Caviar Serving Set

Large Estate Christofle Empire Style Four Piece Caviar Serving Set

$1,450

Large Estate Christofle Empire Style Four Piece Caviar Serving Set

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Fine large and impressive estate Christofle Empire style caviar serving set Pattern: 4224590 Classic French elegance, this superb scarce four piece caviar set epitomizes luxury and refinement. Composed of an outer two handled presentation dish for ice, a crystal bowl for caviar, a cross bar stand for the caviar bowl and a lid. The handles with attractive stylized sea shell motifs, ideal for serving caviar. This fine Christofle caviar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Empire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Baker Furniture Company, and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $56 and tops out at $955,603 while the average work can sell for $4,296.

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