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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Empire
Style: Federal
Importante Torchere (108cm) - Bronze And Marble - Pp Thomire (attb.) - Empire -
Located in CANNES, FR
"Importante Torchere (108cm) - Bronze And Marble - Pp Thomire (attb.) - Empire - France - XIX Th" Important Empire torchiere with six lights in gilt b...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Bronze, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Beautiful Pair of Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Bronze. Richly ornamented base with flowing leaf-pattern. Dark patinated fluted column which then continues into a gil...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Scuplture "Venus Bather" by H.S. München
By H.S. Munchen
Located in Firenze, FI
Lost wax cast Italian bronze sculpture, the subject reproduces 'Venus bather'. The base is made of Bardiglio red marble. Italian manufacture, early 19th century. Made by H.S. München...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Photo Frame Large Imperial Style White and Green enamel on Sterling Silver Salim
Located in Firenze, FI
Large shaped frame for photographs in gold plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent two-tone fired enamels on guillochè and rich friezes in the French Empire Louis XVI style ...
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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame large size Red Enamel on Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large shaped photograph frame in gold plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with borders and laurel frieze in Louis XVI French Empire style. Exte...
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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce Set by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire style gilt bronze wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features the best quality hand-chiselled details. The backplate of this sconce features a central round pla...
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2010s Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Set by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire style gilt bronze wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features the best quality hand-chiselled details. The backplate of this sconce features a lacquered round ...
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2010s Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Girandoles, Candle sticks, Candelabras, bronze, ~ 1810 Empire, France
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning pair of so called Girandoles, made in France around 1810, in the famous Empire period. The stepped pedestals are beautifully designed with masks and garland décor. On each...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rectangular Deep Forrest Green Marble and Bronze Jewelry Box, Italian circa 1930
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Deep Forrest Green Marble Jewelry Box on Bronze Feet, Italy. This rectangular box has vintage blue velvet interior and the original bronze hardw...
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Huge KPM Berlin Vase Rare, Empire
Located in Berlin, DE
Vase with satyr heads. Urn shape with cloth draped on octagonal plinth. Colorful painted flower garlands, bouquets, streublums and butterflies. The satyr heads painted in color. P...
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19th Century German Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire clock signed à Paris The mantel clock is in gilded bronze representing Ceres as a goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain crops and motherly relationships. In ancient Rom...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Small Danish Empire Veneered and Brass Trinket Box, Circa 1825
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Rectangular Period Empire Trinket Box in Veneered Mahogany and Brass Panels on the Edges, Denmark Circa 1825.
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Empire period amphorae
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of Empire period amphorae in gilded porcelain painted in polychrome neoclassical scenes, France. Signed, Gauchin, f.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Black French Antique Wrought Iron Napoleon III Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black antique, late 19th century French floor candle holder, candelabra hand crafted in very ornate fer forge work with wrought iron scrolls and seven candle holders, in good condi...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Egg on Tripod with folding frame for 6 photos Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on tripod with folding photo frame for 6 photos, inside, in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated, with translucent fired enamels on guillochè. ...
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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Mid 19th Century Marble Empire Chime Mantel Clock
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Empire style marble chime mantel clock, unbranded. White marble encasing the clock works. Round decorative brass encased glass covered clock face has Roman numbers marking...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Napoleon III Crystal Vase, Empire, France 19th Century with Video
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III Crystal Vase - Empire - France 19th century with gilt bronze and diamond padding on the bases. Classic proportions and design. H-35cm. Width: 20cm, Height: 35cm, Dept...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux
Located in Milan, IT
Coppia di Candelabri a Tre Fiamme Impero in Bronzo Dorato della prima metà del XIX secolo, di origine italiana, si presentano in buono stato di conservazione con segni di usura nell...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful pair of antique candlesticks by WMF are stunning examples of silverplated pewter craftsmanship, made during the Art Nouveau period around 1900. They are part of the "Empire...
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1890s German Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Pewter

Antique Сrystal Tazza Two Tone 19th century Russian Imperial Factory Fruit Vase
Located in Sweden, SE
Antique and absolutely exclusive, fully hand crafted at Russian Imperial Glass Factory in first half of 19th century. Beautiful combination of colors and unique shape and architectur...
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1830s Russian Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Impt Pair of French Empire Ormolu Covered vases/Potpourris, Att. Thomier A Paris
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Covered Potpourris, Attributed to Thomier A Paris. This pair dates to 1810, which is the illustrious French Empire period. These remarkable urns serve as prime examples of the impeccable artistry and superior craftsmanship that characterized the first empire era. Notably, the urns feature figural cherub handles positioned atop rams' heads, engaging in musical endeavors, which adds an alluring touch of sophistication to their design. The captivating allure of these urns is further enhanced by their meticulously hand-chiseled gilded bronze composition, adorned with a splendid two-tone finish. Standing at an impressive height of 24 inches, these urns exemplify an unwavering dedication to detail. Each urn boasts a main body adorned with elegantly crafted relief dancers...
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1810s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of cast iron vases with lids and wooden columns
Located in Alba, IT
Beautiful Pair of cast iron vases with lids, supported by two wooden columns. In the body of the vases and the lid, the design mimics a weave that we usually find in objects of a dif...
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19th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
This pair of beautiful brass candlesticks have classical simplicity. Finely crafted in the distinct style of the 1st empire period in France. Quite heavy with a smooth patina, A...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Crystal Regulator Clock
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful brass clock with gold dore finish. Beveled glass panels with a porcelain dial and time and strike. French works. Running condition. Corner crack in one glass panel.
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20th Century European Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French Gilded Paris Porcelain Centerpiece w/ Pair Gilded Paris Porcelain Vases
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this elegant three-part group of Paris Porcelain in the Empire style crafted circa 1840. Dimensions of the basket: 13.75" long x 7.5" wide x 10.75" tall. The basket is 4.75" deep. Dimensions of the vases: 12.5" tall x 6" across the handles x 4" deep Condition: Very Good, to Excellent with some touches of gilt invisibly restored on the basket. Price for the set of three Paris Porcelain pieces: $2,600 The centerpiece is an oval-shaped pierced basket, lavishly gilded with delicate latticework. The golden Empire style lends an air of grandeur to the design, while the intricate latticework adds a sense of delicacy and allows light to play through. The white line across the top of the base further enhances the richness of the gold, creating a touch of intensity. The long rectangular base harmonizes beautifully with the oval shape, creating a visually balanced composition. With dimensions of 13.75" long x 7.5" wide x 10.75" tall and a depth of 4.75", this basket is perfect as a centerpiece for a formal dining room table...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Nubian with Basket
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Blackmoor with Basket. beautiful shape. Hard to find!
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Brown-Black German Small Empire Iron Coffer, Antique Table Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, black antique German coffer made of hand crafted iron, particularized with griffins, torchères and tendril motifs on the wall and pinecone mode on the lid, in good condition. The small detailed decor piece represents the Empire time period...
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Snuff Box Light Blue Ornament in Relief, Empire Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular pocket snuff box with oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, with laurel ornament in relief in Empire style. Wit...
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1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Early 19th Century Empire Toleware Decorative Urn
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century empire toleware decorative urn circa 1830. Rare decorative urn that would have been used for incense or pot pourri. Original blac...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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 Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique American Hardwood Candlesticks, Original Bobeches, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique American pair of hardwood candlesticks - lathe turned - original metal bobeches - original wool felt liners to the bases - unsigned - United States - circa 1900. Good antiq...
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique 1780 Mottahedeh G Mills Tunbridge Oval Brass Tobacco Snuff Box
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 1780 G. Mills Tunbridge oval brass snuff / tinder box. Province Estate of J. Frederic Gagel, owner of multiple Thoroughbred race horses...
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20th Century Federal Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks. With intricate raised decoration in the form of geometric and foliate patterns. The middle of each candlestick is fluted and ...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Empire Bronze and Marble Campana Form Urns
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of Classical style urns are finely cast featuring acanthus leaves, mask form handles, and laurel leaf wreaths on Sienna marble plinth form bases.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Crystal and Gilt Brass Bottle with Stopper 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pretty crystal, stoppered bottle, intricately clad in an openwork gilt-brass motif of entwined poppies and mistletoe. This square-sided Art Nouveau period bottle features a simple,...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Early to Mid-19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of bronze Empire style candlesticks. In excellent original condition. France, early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Bouzzeb À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
The mantel clock, made of ormol (gilded bronze), shows the beautiful figure of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, accompanied by various emblems. Diana is sitting on the circular ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Attractive Vintage Vase Kaiser, Pavillon, Germany Porcelain Large Vase
Located in Bastogne, BE
Attractive vintage vase with handles by Kaiser, Pavillon, Germany. Baluster-shaped vase made of white high quality porcelain with gilding ...
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1980s German Empire Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Early 19th Century Prussian Cast Iron Vases Urns Fer De Berlin
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A beautiful pair of cast iron vases (urns) on pedestal, attributed to the Royal Prussian Iron Foundries in Gleiwitz. This pair is modeled most likely aft...
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Berlin Iron, Iron

French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
Located in Miami, FL
French empire pair of candle holders lamps. Exceptional pair of antique candleholders, created in Paris France during the imperial period of Napoleon III, circa 1870. They was designed with French empire neoclassical patterns, masterfully crafted with parts made up in gilt bronze ormolu and patinated bronze. Mounted in fluted columns pedestals carved from gray dotted Granite, with polished finish. Embellished with garlands and putties mounted in a four square and stepped bases. Weight: Combined of 12 Pounds (5.45 Kilos). Measurements: 15 Height by 4.50 Length by 5.15 Width Inches, (38 x 11.43 x 13.08 Cm). French Empire Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870 under the name of Napoleon III. In a way, the artistic codes of the Napoleon III style, also called Second Empire style, were presented at the Exhibition of 1844, during the reign of Louis-Philippe d'Orléans. The second Empire style, also known as the Napoleon III style, is a highly eclectic style of architecture and decorative arts, which uses elements of many different historical styles, and also made innovative use of modern materials, such as iron frameworks and glass skylights. It flourished during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III in France (1852–1870) and had an important influence on architecture and decoration in the rest of Europe and North America. Major examples of the style include the Opéra Garnier (1862–1871) in Paris by Charles Garnier, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Church of Saint Augustine (1860–1871), and the Philadelphia City Hall (1871–1901). The architectural style was closely connected with Haussmann's renovation of Paris carried out during the Second Empire; the new buildings, such as the Opéra, were intended as the focal points of the new boulevards. Comfort was the first priority of Second Empire furniture...
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1870s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

Crystal and Gilt Bronze Seal, Empire Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Crystal and gilt bronze seal, Empire Period" Cachet of Empire period in crystal and gilt bronze, XIXth century, with the initials CC, very ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Porcelain Jewelry Dish
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made hand painted porcelain jewelry dish, in the Empire style, circa mid to late-20th century, Hungary. This octagonal dish vide-poche catchall has a beautiful h...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Birth of the King of Rome, Bronze Clock, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Patinated bronze clock representing The Birth of the King of Rome or the allegory of the Birth of Love Empress Marie-Louise is standing near a cradle filled with roses with a wing...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Gilded Brass Bronze Figural Elephant Small Candlesticks, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gilded brass bronze figural elephant small candlesticks - a pair. Item features a gold gilded finish, great elephant form casting, nice small Size, very nice vintage item, gr...
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Mid-20th Century Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Jeweled Malachite Veneered Square Cache Pots
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful pots created in the eighteenth century at the time of the empire, with beautiful details and jeweled materials.
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18th Century European Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

Pair French 19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional French 19th century three-light gilt bronze candelabra in the Empire style, circa 1860s.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Empire Style Brass Style Candlesticks
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of brass candlesticks. Beautifully decorated with stylized flowers and a fluted stem in Empire style. The candlesticks date from around 1880-1890, o...
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1880s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Girandoles Attributed to Friedrich Bergenfeld
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, antique French pair of girandoles made of handcrafted gilded bronze attributed to Friedrich Bergenfeldt, in good condition. Each...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Brass

Antique French Glass & Marble Cornucopia Vase
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and rare antique French Empire Style glass cornucopia vase mounted on a marble and gilt bronze base. This was made in France, we believe it...
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1860s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Tall Empire Ormolu & Bronze Candelabras Attributed to Gerard Jean Galle
By Gérard-Jean Galle
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Pair of tall ormolu (mercury gilt bronze) and patinated bronze candelabras, French Empire production, early 19th century circa 1815 - 1820. Tall 4-lights model held by winged putti standing on a finely chiseled ormolu column-shaped base. This pattern is a variant of the candelabras Claude Galle delivered to the Grand Trianon in 1809. This theme used to be very successful during early 19th century and were the subject of a number of imperial orders. Our candelabras were manufactured circa 1815 - 1820 which allows us to attribute them to Gerard Jean Galle...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Empire Style ormolu Mounted Box Lovely Quality and very fine Ormolu mounted This Box Stands at 40cm in Height and is truly Magnificent
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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite

"The Coronation of Love" or "Love & Psyche" After Claude Michallon
By Claude Michallon
Located in New York, NY
"The Coronation of Love" or "Love & Psyche" after Claude Michallon This double figural clock representing The Coronation of Love or Love and Psyche after Claude Michallon. Psyche draped in fabric held by a belt, leans over the central pillar made of griotte marble to crown Amour, known for his wings and the quiver at his waist. The clock contains a gilded bronze dial with Roman numerals, sitting above lyre flanked by foliage. The two tiered rectangular base is decorated with a large central garland which reaches out towards either side curning to create circles tied together by ribbon. Below rests a bow with two bird heads, and a spouted jardiniere crowns the entire composition, all resting upon four winged animal paws. After an antique marble from the Capitol in Rome, this piece was created by Michallon (1751-1799) during the Directoire period. The design was a great success due to the popularity of the subject in the 19th century. Some versions are kept in renowned museums such as the Château de Fontainebleau, the Musée Marmottan-Monet, the Hôtel de la Marine...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th C. Patinated and Dore Bronze Egyptian Revival Chenets
Located in New York, NY
This pair of French chenets from the Early 1800s is a stunning example of Egyptian Revival design. The chenets feature a stately dark patina bronze sphynx body on top of a decorated ...
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1820s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous pair of Empire period French antique straight crystal vases. Delicately gilded with gold ormolu wreaths, these timelessly elegant vases are waiting to be filled with fresh...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Ry Fine Late 18th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock, Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare late 18th century French mercury gilt bronze Empire clock. Signed V Vandenchildes a Brussels.
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French 1870 Third Empire Napoleon III Pair of Urns in Marble with Gilded Ormolu
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mythological Urns from the French third Empire period. Fabulous decorative pieces, created in Paris, France during the period of the Third French Empire under Napoleon III...
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1870s French Empire Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Green Marble Military Urns
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Unusual Large Antique French Empire gilt bronze and hand carved dark green marble double handled Military urns of great detail and craftsmanship. The main body of this pair...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Objects

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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