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Empire Building and Garden Elements

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
Pair of Empire Style Verde Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestals
Pair of Empire Style Verde Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestals

Pair of Empire Style Verde Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestals

Located in San Francisco, CA

If you have a puppy or puppy-like children who customarily race through the house, move on. These slender marble and gilt bronze pedestals were typically crafted for more peaceful se...

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Early 20th Century Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Empire Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand
Neoclassical Empire Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand

Neoclassical Empire Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Empire style Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand. Measures 15" in diameter at the base, 12" in diameter at the top and stands 55.75" tall.

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Early 20th Century American Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Mahogany

Sherle Wagner Empire Gold Bathroom Faucet Set Mounted on Travertine Stone Top
Sherle Wagner Empire Gold Bathroom Faucet Set Mounted on Travertine Stone Top

Sherle Wagner Empire Gold Bathroom Faucet Set Mounted on Travertine Stone Top

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Sherle Wagner International is still manufactured in their Massachusetts factory staffed by highly skilled artisans dedicated to preserving old world craftsmanship. Sherle Wagner has been producing the highest quality bathroom sinks and lever sets for 80-years. We are offering another example of one of their classic designs, the Empire Onyx Lever set complimented by a Gold Glazed Scalloped Ceramic Over Edge Sink, mounted on a Stone travertine Vanity top. Vitreous China, Integral overflow drain, 1-3/4˝ discharge drain, 6˝ water depth. Onyx Bathroom Sink Handles with Ribbon and Reed Spout model number 818. Nothing makes a statement quite like a powder room adorned with a Sherle Wagner Sink...

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1970s American Vintage Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Gold, Gold Plate

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' a...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Walnut

Monumental Neo-Classical Caryatid Marble Fireplace - Wall Console – Empire
Monumental Neo-Classical Caryatid Marble Fireplace - Wall Console – Empire

Monumental Neo-Classical Caryatid Marble Fireplace - Wall Console – Empire

Located in Beervelde, BE

This monumental Neo-Classical fireplace surround, carved from luminous white marble, is conceived as a true architectural and sculptural masterpiece. Created during the late Louis XV...

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18th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terra...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of French Empire Bronze Sphinxes
Pair of French Empire Bronze Sphinxes

Pair of French Empire Bronze Sphinxes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire-style (19/20th Century) bronze sphinx andirons on rectangular base (PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Corinthian Column Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Antique French Empire Style Bronze Corinthian Column Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Corinthian Column Fireplace Andirons - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Corinthian Column Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13.5" H x 8.5" W x 13" D.

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Early 20th Century Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA
Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA . Very Important and Large Enfilade De Boiserie Buffet Lavabo C.1810 Empire Transition Charles X A great patron of the arts. Light colored woods, yellow or bleached were dominant. This Piece is made of the Bois Clairs in warm blond tone typical of the period 1810-1830. We have another video of the interior to share with you if you wish. Wall Paneling Cabinets and a trumeau Mirror at the center of the Curve, in Front of it a nicely carved Stone Urn with Sphere finial top creating a back splash of a Sink. A very elegant architectural element “La Haute Société ". Focal point of a grand room . These pieces make for a truly special interior to any residence. Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . Two Very Large Wall mount Cabinets with very large Doors and original hardware hinges , keys and locks , interior of each cabinet with 3 dividers that makes 4 compartments, a great space to store your dinner service , your porcelain , wine , your glassware etc . painted a beautiful light green on the interior. A very large Marble Hand Carved Urn, on a pedestal and the Swan Fountain...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Cast Iron Campana Urns
Pair of Early 19th Century French Cast Iron Campana Urns

Pair of Early 19th Century French Cast Iron Campana Urns

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of early 19th Century French cast iron garden urns of campana form. With scrolling handles, raised on pedestal stems and square plinth bases. With a weathered surface and areas...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer
Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer , Beautiful Early 19th century Heavy Bronze Imperial Armorial Armoirie Coat...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Carved Giltwood Pedestal or Plant Stand in Empire Style
Antique French Carved Giltwood Pedestal or Plant Stand in Empire Style

Antique French Carved Giltwood Pedestal or Plant Stand in Empire Style

Located in New York, NY

Wooden plant stand or pedestal in the French Empire style, exquisitely carved and gilt, with fine details including neoclassical masks, wreaths, scrolling vines and raised on four an...

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Early 20th Century Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Giltwood Carved Eagle on Verde Antico Fluted Marble Column
Giltwood Carved Eagle on Verde Antico Fluted Marble Column

Giltwood Carved Eagle on Verde Antico Fluted Marble Column

Located in London, by appointment only

A superb and richly carved giltwood eagle perched on rocks with open wings, the eagle's head looking to its left and fitted with a separate giltwood wreath...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

French Empire Style Bronze Dore Door Knockers
French Empire Style Bronze Dore Door Knockers

French Empire Style Bronze Dore Door Knockers

Located in Queens, NY

2 French Empire style (20th Century) bronze dore door knockers with swan head (PRICED EACH).

Category

20th Century French Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century
Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century

Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Antique French empire fireplace screen, made of wood, faux bamboo, second Empire period, France, 2nd half of the 19th century It is in empire black color with touches of gold on the ...

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1870s French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Dutch Fireplace Scuttle Bucket Delft Handle
Dutch Fireplace Scuttle Bucket Delft Handle

Dutch Fireplace Scuttle Bucket Delft Handle

Located in New York, NY

A small Dutch copper and brass fireplace scuttle bucket with lion head design and blue and white Delft dandle, circa early, 20th century, Holland. Handle is adjustable up/down/side t...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Copper

Two Reclaimed Tall Outdoor Braziers or Torchieres
Two Reclaimed Tall Outdoor Braziers or Torchieres

Two Reclaimed Tall Outdoor Braziers or Torchieres

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Each standing at 165cm (64.96 inches) tall, these spectacular reclaimed 20th century outdoor braziers or vintage garden torchieres bring grandeur and prestige to any property. Imagine the pair placed either side of an entrance to a lavish mansion or framing the steps at the bottom of the courtyard to a countryside estate. They are of a huge and prominent scale and deserve to be in equally impressive surroundings. Sourced from a property in London, these reclaimed outdoor braziers date from the early 20th century. Each features a domed steel dish...

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Early 20th Century English Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone, Steel, Iron

Maitland Smith Italian Tole Wall Sculpture Lavabo 3 Piece Set
Maitland Smith Italian Tole Wall Sculpture Lavabo 3 Piece Set

Maitland Smith Italian Tole Wall Sculpture Lavabo 3 Piece Set

By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Elegant wall lavabo or wash basin with beautiful detail throughout including floral and various instruments. Lavabos are gracious religious bowls for the lavabo ceremony of washing t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Marble and Brass Round Pedestal Lion Paw Feet Plant Stand
Marble and Brass Round Pedestal Lion Paw Feet Plant Stand

Marble and Brass Round Pedestal Lion Paw Feet Plant Stand

Located in New York, NY

A substantial European round marble and brass pedestal with Lion paw feet base in the Empire style, circa 20th century. Images #5 and 6 show size comparison. Marble top is a combinat...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pedestals
Pair of French Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pedestals

Pair of French Empire Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pedestals

Located in London, GB

Pair of French Empire style malachite and gilt bronze pedestals French, 20th Century Height 115cm, width 35cm, depth 35cm This pair of 20th century French pedestals is crafted fro...

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20th Century French Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Maitland-Smith Empire Style Brass & Chrome Pedestal Jardinière Planter
Maitland-Smith Empire Style Brass & Chrome Pedestal Jardinière Planter

Maitland-Smith Empire Style Brass & Chrome Pedestal Jardinière Planter

By Maitland Smith

Located in St. Louis, MO

1980s vintage jardinière in the Empire style manufactured by Maitland-Smith with cylindrical polished-chrome planter trimmed with brass. Planter connects to cast tripod brass base with claw feet by Directoire style intersecting chrome rods with brass disc at intersecting points. In fine condition, some scratches to base, light marks to interior of planter, appears never to have had live plants inside...

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1980s Hong Kong Vintage Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Empire Wall Fountain, probably France around 1800
Empire Wall Fountain, probably France around 1800

Empire Wall Fountain, probably France around 1800

Located in Greding, DE

Wall fountain with semicircular basin and stand in Rosso Verona marble. Winged female iron herms support the basin.

Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century Original Empire Period Fireplace Mantel
19th Century Original Empire Period Fireplace Mantel

19th Century Original Empire Period Fireplace Mantel

Located in Beervelde, BE

This is one of a kind fireplace surround in Carrara marble was made by special order for the Castle of Fontainebleau. The identical but in grey mantel was ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

T. Boone Pickens 19th Century French Empire Period Fire Fender
T. Boone Pickens 19th Century French Empire Period Fire Fender

T. Boone Pickens 19th Century French Empire Period Fire Fender

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and important period French Empire dore bronze mounted iron fire fender, with rich provenance, adding character and historic depth, it's from the home of iconic American busin...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze, Iron, Ormolu

Monumental Antique French Empire Period Hall Pedestal Plant Stand
Monumental Antique French Empire Period Hall Pedestal Plant Stand

Monumental Antique French Empire Period Hall Pedestal Plant Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent over 200 year old French Empire Period (1804-1815) parcel gilt walnut armorial hall pedestal / plant stand. Born in France in the early 19th century, most likely near the Italian border or Napoleonic territory in present day Northern Italy, most impressive palatial scale, exceptionally executed one-of-a-kind sculptural work, having carved fiolate apron with H monogram, decorative scroll work, stylized grotesque satyr mask with acanthus leaf accent, over high relief crest mural crown depicting four towers representing fortified city walls, shield escutcheon coat of arms with three fleur-de-lis above wavy lines depicting sea water in front of castle tower, supported by figural winged female caryatid, flanked by volute supports, joined by turned stretcher. circa 1810 Provenance / Acquisition: An important San Antonio estate Acquired from highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Texas Mansion Carved French and Italian Antiques catalog...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Iron and Bronze Railing
French Empire Iron and Bronze Railing

French Empire Iron and Bronze Railing

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (19th Century) iron and bronze trimmed railing with scroll design and eagle center (by repute from Napoleon III library) (Related items: 031616, 042367).

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Bronze Garden Urns, French Architectural Empire Vases, 20th Century
Pair of Bronze Garden Urns, French Architectural Empire Vases, 20th Century

Pair of Bronze Garden Urns, French Architectural Empire Vases, 20th Century

Located in GB

A stunning pair of French Empire style garden urns in bronze, 20th century. Amazing architectural pair, can you imagine these in your garden overflowing with flowers. Stand in at nea...

Category

20th Century European Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Amethyst Empire Style Columns
Pair of Amethyst Empire Style Columns

Pair of Amethyst Empire Style Columns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amethyst columns. Gilt bronze capitols.

Category

20th Century Italian Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu and Marble Pedestal
French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu and Marble Pedestal

French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu and Marble Pedestal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Empire st. ormolu mounted on Alabastro Sardonico and black Belgian marble pedestal. The pedestal is raised by a protruding square ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

French Painted Zinc Bathtub from 1800
French Painted Zinc Bathtub from 1800

French Painted Zinc Bathtub from 1800

Located in Vienna, Austria

This French zinc bathtub is in original condition: without a drainage hole, with a wood subframe, two handles and beautiful blue painting and decoration on both sides. Seems to be wa...

Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Zinc

Antique French Empire Style Brass Paw Foot Column Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair
Antique French Empire Style Brass Paw Foot Column Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair

Antique French Empire Style Brass Paw Foot Column Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Style Brass Paw Foot Column Cast Iron Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 23" H x 10.5" W x 16" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th C. French Empire Onyx & Bronze Ormolu Revolving Statue Column Pedestal
19th C. French Empire Onyx & Bronze Ormolu Revolving Statue Column Pedestal

19th C. French Empire Onyx & Bronze Ormolu Revolving Statue Column Pedestal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th C. French Empire Onyx & Bronze Ormolu Revolving Statue Column Pedestal. Item features a revolving top, bronze ormolu, beautiful green and beige onyx stone, and timeless classica...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal
French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal

French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal

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 Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Fireplace
Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Fireplace

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Fireplace

Located in London, GB

Large Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite fireplace French, 20th century Measures: Height 124cm, width 218cm, depth 58cm Crafted from the timeless combination of malachite ...

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20th Century French Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Empire Paw Foot Brass Pierce Decorated Fireplace Mantle Piece
Antique French Empire Paw Foot Brass Pierce Decorated Fireplace Mantle Piece

Antique French Empire Paw Foot Brass Pierce Decorated Fireplace Mantle Piece

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire style paw foot brass pierce decorated fireplace mantel (fireplace) piece, circa late 19th century. Measurements: 7" H x 48" W x 15.5" D.

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Empire Bronze Panther Andirons
Pair of French Empire Bronze Panther Andirons

Pair of French Empire Bronze Panther Andirons

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Empire-style (Mid-19th Century) bronze andirons with a panther standing next to a gilt urn with a classical Egyptian head (PRICED AS Pair)

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Bronze Urn Finial Fireplace Andirons w/ Paw Feet - a Pair
Antique French Empire Bronze Urn Finial Fireplace Andirons w/ Paw Feet - a Pair

Antique French Empire Bronze Urn Finial Fireplace Andirons w/ Paw Feet - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Bronze Urn Finial Fireplace Andirons w/ Paw Feet and Desirable Patina- a Pair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 25" H x 11" W x 11" D.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Empire columns, France, ca. 1880.
Empire columns, France, ca. 1880.

Empire columns, France, ca. 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Empire columns, France, ca. 1880. Wood: mahogany dimensions height 103 cm. top 30 cm x 24 cm

Category

1880s French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Early 19th C. Richly Carved and Gilded Empire Frame with Red Velvet Accents
Early 19th C. Richly Carved and Gilded Empire Frame with Red Velvet Accents

Early 19th C. Richly Carved and Gilded Empire Frame with Red Velvet Accents

Located in Morristown, NJ

Early 19th c., a beautifully ornate antique picture frame. The frame is made of wood, gilded with a rich, golden finish that exudes luxury and sophistication. The primary color is a ...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Gold Leaf

Royal Empire column with malachite and gilt bronze
Royal Empire column with malachite and gilt bronze

Royal Empire column with malachite and gilt bronze

Located in Berlin, DE

Royal Empire column with malachite and gilt bronze Impressive and regal wooden column with bronze mounts in Empire style. Solid wood coated with malachite painting technique. Such a...

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20th Century French Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Torcheres
Pair of Torcheres

Pair of Torcheres

$14,500 / set

Pair of Torcheres

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine pair of Torcheres in Empire style. These are contemporary composite reproductions of the best quality. CW3566

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Composition

Pair of French Empire Andirons done in gilt brass, featuring snakes and ram head
Pair of French Empire Andirons done in gilt brass, featuring snakes and ram head

Pair of French Empire Andirons done in gilt brass, featuring snakes and ram head

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of very rare French Empire andirons or chenets, completely done in brass. They feature carefully and precisely sculpted snakes in motion, as well...

Category

1880s French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Style Planters
Pair of Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Style Planters

Pair of Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Style Planters

Located in London, GB

Pair of large gilt and patinated bronze Empire style planters French, 20th Century Height 50cm, width 62cm, depth 31cm The planters, crafted in France, showcase the Egyptian-inspir...

Category

20th Century French Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Column
Early 19th Century Empire Column

Early 19th Century Empire Column

Located in Ljungby, SE

A decorative Empire column made of plaster. It was likely produced in Sweden during the early 19th century. The color is the original, restored finish. The column features decoration...

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

Large 18th or 19th Century Antique Iron Anduze Style Garden Vase / Planter / Urn
Large 18th or 19th Century Antique Iron Anduze Style Garden Vase / Planter / Urn

Large 18th or 19th Century Antique Iron Anduze Style Garden Vase / Planter / Urn

Located in Lisse, NL

Very rare and highly decorative, architectural cast iron vase. If you are a private collector or an interior designer with an eye for the rare and wonderful, then this very rare and timeless garden vase could be perfect for your home or for one of your projects. You may have seen French terracotta Anduze vases before, but we are pretty certain that you have never seen one made of cast iron. This large and possibly one of a kind specimen of cast iron has a wonderfully calm design and it is hand painted in a beigy-gray color which makes it even more timeless. Handcrafted using cast iron...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Late 20th-century Empire Style Fruitwood Pedestal Side Table.
Late 20th-century Empire Style Fruitwood Pedestal Side Table.

Late 20th-century Empire Style Fruitwood Pedestal Side Table.

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 20th-century Empire Style Fruitwood Pedestal Side Table with bookmatched top. Measuring 18" in width, 14" in depth and 29.25" in height.

Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Fruitwood

A French Fireplace in Sarrancolin Marble
A French Fireplace in Sarrancolin Marble

A French Fireplace in Sarrancolin Marble

Located in London, GB

A 19th century French fireplace in Sarrancolin marble. The moulded jambs with scrolls to top surmounted by curved frieze with carved shell to centre. Moulded shelf above. Original br...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Vintage Cast Iron Sculpture Fragment Candle Pillar Holder Stand
Vintage Cast Iron Sculpture Fragment Candle Pillar Holder Stand

Vintage Cast Iron Sculpture Fragment Candle Pillar Holder Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Cast iron sculpture with unbeatable patina. Originally this fragment had a glass shade and was used as a hurricane. We see this being repurposed with a pillar candle on top as a cand...

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Early 20th Century English Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Fire Screen
Rare Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Fire Screen

Rare Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt and Patina Bronze Fire Screen

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent and rare antique French Empire neoclassical fire screen composed of gilt and patinated bronze. The structure follows a rectangular form with a sloping upper section and...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Empire St. Sèvres Porcelain, Gilt, Onyx, And Ormolu Pedestal
French 19th Century Empire St. Sèvres Porcelain, Gilt, Onyx, And Ormolu Pedestal

French 19th Century Empire St. Sèvres Porcelain, Gilt, Onyx, And Ormolu Pedestal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Sèvres Porcelain, Gilt, Onyx, and Ormolu pedestal. This beautiful pedestal is raised by a square stepped Onyx base with fou...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Carved Oak Fire Mantel by Guéret Frères
Antique Carved Oak Fire Mantel by Guéret Frères

Antique Carved Oak Fire Mantel by Guéret Frères

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A beautiful antique carved oak fireplace by Guéret Frères. This elegant fire surround features deep, bold neoclassical style carving and intricate mouldings throughout. The corbels s...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

Empire building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Maitland Smith, and A. Kenrick & Sons. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $220,000 while the average work can sell for $2,445.