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Style: American Empire
Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"
Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th century / Circa 1840's weight driven, chiming mantel or shelf clock by William S. Sperry of the Phoenix Manufactory - 192 Pearl Street, New York. Rectangular mahogany case...

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19th Century American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Tiffany Studios “Zodiac” Dore Bronze Easel Calendar, Model 943, 20th Century
Tiffany Studios “Zodiac” Dore Bronze Easel Calendar, Model 943, 20th Century

Tiffany Studios “Zodiac” Dore Bronze Easel Calendar, Model 943, 20th Century

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exceptional early 20th century dore bronze easel calendar designed and produced by the renowned Tiffany Studios, American. This finely cast bronze calendar features a richly detai...

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif
Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif

Vintage Brass Thimble Case with Engraved Bamboo Motif

By Charles Horner, Henry Griffith & Sons

Located in San Diego, CA

A charming and uncommon antique brass thimble case, beautifully formed in a smooth oval silhouette with a warm, time-earned patina. This petite hinged container features delicate han...

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1950s Hong Kong Vintage American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Perched Eagle, Circa 1830
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Perched Eagle, Circa 1830

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Perched Eagle, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral motif, Early 19th century.  

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1830s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840
American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840

American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American portrait oil on canvas of a young ship captain holding a spyglass with a sailing ship, crew in rowboat, and gulls in lower background mounted in the original decorative gilt...

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1840s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

American Cast Iron & Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850
American Cast Iron & Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850

American Cast Iron & Painted Horse Head Fluted Ringed Hitching Post, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron and painted horse head hitching post with a central fluted ringed column resting on a squared base, Mid 19th Century.

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1850s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870

American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast bronze garden fountain with standing figural boy holding Koi fish on a two-tiered shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.

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1870s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Pair of American Mahogany Urn Cutlery Boxes with Fluted Medallion Gallery C 1820
Pair of American Mahogany Urn Cutlery Boxes with Fluted Medallion Gallery C 1820

Pair of American Mahogany Urn Cutlery Boxes with Fluted Medallion Gallery C 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany flanking Urn telescopic cutlery boxes with acorn finials, fluted medallion gallery, original interior cutlery slots, and resting on turned ringed circular s...

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1820s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860
American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860

American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany and églomisé banjo clock with original signed and numeral paper dial under glass, decorative painted and gilt throat panel, with a hinged painted and gilt door concealing the brass pendulum. Clock is in working condition with no issues. Signed by E. Howard and Co...

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1860s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah"
Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah"

Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah"

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Margaret Foley (American, 1827-1877) Marble Bust "Head of Prophet Zephaniah" A rare and important marble bust head relief portrait on The Prophet Zepha...

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19th Century Italian Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Antique American Empire Column and Rosette Giltwood Wall Mirror, 19th Century
Antique American Empire Column and Rosette Giltwood Wall Mirror, 19th Century

Antique American Empire Column and Rosette Giltwood Wall Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Empire giltwood wall mirror offers column-form frame with rosette block corners, 19th century Measures: 37" H x 25" W x 3" D. A fine Empire Federal style giltwood...

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19th Century American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

American Painted & Carved Wood Figural Statue of General Santa Anna, Circa 1840
American Painted & Carved Wood Figural Statue of General Santa Anna, Circa 1840

American Painted & Carved Wood Figural Statue of General Santa Anna, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American painted and carved wood figural statue of General Santa Anna in full military dress attire. General during the time of Mexican-American War and later became President of Mex...

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1840s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture
19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture

19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture

By Mitchell Vance Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Great craftsmanship French gilt bronze and silvered brass three piece clock garniture from the mid 19th century. The set include a French ebauche clock 8-day brass time and strike mo...

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1860s French Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brass and Copper P. E. Guerin Framed Mirror with Repousse Satyr
Brass and Copper P. E. Guerin Framed Mirror with Repousse Satyr

Brass and Copper P. E. Guerin Framed Mirror with Repousse Satyr

By P. E. Guerin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful table mirror by P. E. Guerin. 19th C., heavy and made with fine details -the back has what looks to be a leather back? The backing is held in with small finish nails and ...

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20th Century American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Gilt Bronze and Crystal Argand Lamps, Philadelphia. Circa 1820
Pair of American Gilt Bronze and Crystal Argand Lamps, Philadelphia. Circa 1820

Pair of American Gilt Bronze and Crystal Argand Lamps, Philadelphia. Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American two arm git bronze and crystal argand lamps with centered crystal reservoirs surmounted by gilt swans, original etched floral globes with prisms, terminating on trip...

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1820s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century American Cast Iron Eagle Sculpture, Circa 1825
19th Century American Cast Iron Eagle Sculpture, Circa 1825

19th Century American Cast Iron Eagle Sculpture, Circa 1825

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century American cast iron eagle on oval shaped base with raised decorative motifs. The magnificent bird shown with wings spread ready for take off, or just coming in for a land...

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Early 19th Century American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Cast Stone & Painted Labrador Sitting Dogs, Early 20th Century
Pair of American Cast Stone & Painted Labrador Sitting Dogs, Early 20th Century

Pair of American Cast Stone & Painted Labrador Sitting Dogs, Early 20th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast stone and painted Labrador dogs in sitting position resting on flanking rectangular plinths. Plinth measurements are 9" wide and 15" Deep. Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

19th Century Continental Walnut and Kingwood Case Cylinder Music Box, #3130
19th Century Continental Walnut and Kingwood Case Cylinder Music Box, #3130

19th Century Continental Walnut and Kingwood Case Cylinder Music Box, #3130

Located in Germantown, MD

This large impressive cabinet featuring a crossbanded walnut and Kingwood and inlaid with satinwood stringing line alternating with Ebony wood inlays. Clean and distilling angelic m...

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut, Kingwood, Satinwood, Ebony

Antique mid 19th Century Rosewood tea caddy
Antique mid 19th Century Rosewood tea caddy

Antique mid 19th Century Rosewood tea caddy

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a 19th century handmade Rosewood tea caddy. This tea caddy has his original glass disposable in the center with two compartments on either side. The tea caddy stands on four ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Gorham Solid Brass Antique Candlesticks
Gorham Solid Brass Antique Candlesticks

Gorham Solid Brass Antique Candlesticks

By Gorham CO.

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of large late 1800s solid brass 5-arm candlesticks by Gorham Co. In vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.

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18th Century American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

American Oil on Canvas Portrait of Seated Young Lady, NY, Circa 1850
American Oil on Canvas Portrait of Seated Young Lady, NY, Circa 1850

American Oil on Canvas Portrait of Seated Young Lady, NY, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

American oil on canvas portrait of seated young lady in the original gilt wood floral flame, New York, Mid-19th century.

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1850s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint

American Rococo Gilt Mantel Clock Cherub
American Rococo Gilt Mantel Clock Cherub

American Rococo Gilt Mantel Clock Cherub

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This is a American gilt-bronze (ormolu) mantel clock, exuberantly decorated in the Rococo revival style Circa 1920 Gilt-bronze (ormolu) case with a rich golden tone Enamel dial with ...

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1920s Vintage American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

American Cast Iron and Gilt Fire Society Marker, Baltimore, C. 1830
American Cast Iron and Gilt Fire Society Marker, Baltimore, C. 1830

American Cast Iron and Gilt Fire Society Marker, Baltimore, C. 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American cast iron and gilt fire society marker. Baltimore, early 19th century Markers were placed on homes to prove coverage of fire insurance.

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1830s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Iron

Pair of English Large Cast Iron Punch & Judy Doorstops, Circa 1880
Pair of English Large Cast Iron Punch & Judy Doorstops, Circa 1880

Pair of English Large Cast Iron Punch & Judy Doorstops, Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English large cast iron Punch & Judy matching doorstops . Late 19th century.

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1880s English Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870
American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870

American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

American bronze figural sea mariner bracing in wind against a rope piling and mounted to an oval molded edge base. Late 19th century.

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1870s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt carved wood and gesso eagle with extended wings grasping gilt rounded bar. Eagle was used for center decoration on drapery rod. Early 19th c...

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1820s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

American Walnut Carved Spread Wing Eagle Perched to Flee on Rocky Plinth C. 1830
American Walnut Carved Spread Wing Eagle Perched to Flee on Rocky Plinth C. 1830

American Walnut Carved Spread Wing Eagle Perched to Flee on Rocky Plinth C. 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American walnut carved spread wing eagle perched to Flee on rectangular rocky pine plinth, Early 19th century. Eagle is 27 wide and 17 deep at base.

Category

1830s American Antique American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut, Pine

American Empire decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire decorative objects made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Gorham CO., Leonard Volk, and P.E. Guerin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $585 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $5,500.