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

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

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century

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

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Crystal, Brass, Iron

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

19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier

18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French pair of candle holders made of hand crafted matted and polished burnt gilded bronze, in good condition. Each of the detailed sticks is composed with a face mascarons, a crowned man and woman, carrying a mug with flowers, loose cuffs supported by a round plinth, standing on square base. The Parisian décor...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire More Candle Holders

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Metal, Bronze

18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders
18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders

18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders

Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
An elegant pair of Empire Appliques in gilt bronze. Made in France during the early 19th century. Very beautiful original gilding. Wear consisten...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Candle Holders

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century
Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century

Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century

Beautiful Pair of Gilt Bronze Empire Appliques from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful and rare pair of gilt bronze Empire Appliques. Made in France during the 1820s. Some wear on the gilding exists, but also carries a beutif...
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1820s French Antique Empire More Candle Holders

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Beautiful Pair of Gilt Bronze Empire Appliques from the 1820s
Beautiful Pair of Gilt Bronze Empire Appliques from the 1820s

Beautiful Pair of Gilt Bronze Empire Appliques from the 1820s

Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of Italian Empire finely chiseled ormolu Flambeaux, on triform base, each with 25 scrolled gilt-bronze candle arms. Attributed to Luigi Manfredini the famous bronze a...
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Bronze

Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800
Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800

Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800

French Empire Period Pair of Bronze Candleholders, Neoclassical
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Emprie Period pair of bronze candleholders, neoclassical A rare collector quality pair of French First Empire candleholders. A classical bi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Candle Holders

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Alabaster, Bronze

French Empire Period Pair of Bronze Candleholders, Neoclassical
French Empire Period Pair of Bronze Candleholders, Neoclassical

French Empire Period Pair of Bronze Candleholders, Neoclassical

19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, antique French pair of dark patinated candle sticks made of hand crafted gilded bronze, in good condition. The detailed candle holders are particularized with flowers decoration, resting on a tripod foot. The Parisian décor...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Candle Holders

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Candlesticks
19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Candlesticks

19th Century French Empire Pair of Antique Gilded Bronze Candlesticks

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of Egyptian women figure candle holders made of hand crafted marble and patinated bronze, in good condition. The candle sticks are resting on an urn-shaped base. The particularized Parisian décor...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Candle Holders

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks
19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks

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Located in Warsaw, PL
"Candle stands are molded like a classic breath-taking painting with garland berries in a wreath. Since ancient Greece, berries have symbolized affluence, wealth, and bountiful harvests. These ormolu candle stands have depicted a woman reaching her arms above her head as if praying to the gods to grant a bountiful harvest. Featuring a square pedestal design and four sturdy stands with a touch of Empire style, Consulat (1800-1815) in the 19th century. The Empire style respects minimalist, rustic, unobtrusive lines and features a square base to accentuate the character's soft curves. The female character is aiming for a luxurious, classic beauty but not following the path. when candle holder sketches unbroken face curves and every curve of clothes. The candelabras and the motifs on the four sides of the black pedestal are made of gilt bronze in luxurious golden color. Ormolu is considered one of the classic candleholder crafting techniques in many countries. Above the woman made of ebony are 6 branches of gilt bronze lights like flower buds curled around with bay leaves. In addition to the berries garland pattern on the pedestal body that is visually pleasing to the eye, the highlight of these antique candles is the curved pattern resembling the Greek key motif. Even though it's just simple geometry that repeats around the base of the candle's ormolu, the Greek Key variation still feels nostalgic. Greek key blends the softness of femininity and the strength of masculinity, harmonizing minimalism and high aesthetics. Creativity can be clearly felt in these antique ormolu candlesticks...
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Located in Savannah, GA
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Pierre-Philippe Thomire Attributed French Empire Gilded Bronze Candelabra, Pair
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