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Empire Decorative Objects

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 ormolu mounted malachite and lapis lazuli vases.
Located in Warsaw, PL
This eye-catching vase was crafted in France in the 20th century and is decorated with a variety of nature-inspired motifs. The vibrant green malachite body is complemented by addit...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Bronze

Empire style ormolu mounted malachite and lapis lazuli vases.
Empire style ormolu mounted malachite and lapis lazuli vases.

Empire style ormolu mounted malachite and lapis lazuli vases.

Pair of Odiot Belle Epoque Empire Silver Gilt 4-Light Candelabra
By Odiot
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire silver gilt 4-light candelabra. Made by Odiot in France, ca 1910. Each: Raised and reeded central light with petal rim mounted to same and surrounded by three leaf-wra...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of Odiot Belle Epoque Empire Silver Gilt 4-Light Candelabra
Pair of Odiot Belle Epoque Empire Silver Gilt 4-Light Candelabra

Pair of Odiot Belle Epoque Empire Silver Gilt 4-Light Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Vases
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of 19th century Dore bronze (playing music) clear crystal vases.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Vases
Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Vases

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Vases

Amber crystal vase
Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire style vase made of chiseled brass plated with 24 carats gold combined with amber colored cut crystal. Decorated by 2 swans and 2 eagles. Customers can order more than 1 piece.
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Amber crystal vase
Amber crystal vase

Amber crystal vase

Blue crystal vase
Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire style vase made of chiseled brass plated with 24 carats gold combined with blue colored cut crystal. Decorated by 2 swans and 2 eagles.
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20th Century Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Blue crystal vase
Blue crystal vase

Blue crystal vase

Pair Bronze Candelabras - Large French Cherub Manner Clodion
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French Empire style bronze cherub candelabras Good size to them at three feet - 91 cm - tall Classic French Empire look, great interiors driven pair In the manner of...
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1980s Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Bronze Candelabras - Large French Cherub Manner Clodion
Pair Bronze Candelabras - Large French Cherub Manner Clodion

Pair Bronze Candelabras - Large French Cherub Manner Clodion

Brass Desk Ornament - Empire Style, After P.P. Thomire (Pierre Philippe Thomire.
Located in Warsaw, PL
Brass Desk Ornament - Empire Style, After P.P. Thomire (Pierre Philippe Thomire, 1759-1843), Paris, 19th Century Description: This brass desk ornament is a masterpiece of 19th-cent...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Brass Desk Ornament - Empire Style, After P.P. Thomire (Pierre Philippe Thomire.
Brass Desk Ornament - Empire Style, After P.P. Thomire (Pierre Philippe Thomire.

Brass Desk Ornament - Empire Style, After P.P. Thomire (Pierre Philippe Thomire.

20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, engraved and silvered. Three columns shafts with full-plastic, finely engraved swans. Funnel-shaped insert.
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20th Century Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot
20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot

20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot

19th Century Gilt Brass Table Mantle Clock
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century gilt brass mantle clock with the glass hood. Decor of foliage, arrows, and bow. Crowned by an angel with lyre. The glas dome has protected it beautifully and it is...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Brass Table Mantle Clock
19th Century Gilt Brass Table Mantle Clock

19th Century Gilt Brass Table Mantle Clock

Pair of Empire Period Silver Candlesticks England circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Empire period standard silver candlesticks from England circa 1820. Each stick has a squared tapered shaft decorated with still-leafed border as well as beaded bandi...
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of Empire Period Silver Candlesticks England circa 1820
Pair of Empire Period Silver Candlesticks England circa 1820

Pair of Empire Period Silver Candlesticks England circa 1820

Table Clock Empire Period France
Located in New York, NY
A mantel clock made during the Empire period 1790-1820 in France. Made from burnished gilt bronze. The Greek God Apollo is playing the lyre with his feet resting on a guilded stool.
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1790s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Table Clock Empire Period France
Table Clock Empire Period France

Table Clock Empire Period France

Table Clock Empire France
Located in New York, NY
A table clock made in France during the Empire 1790-1820. Made from blackened wood and burnt-gilt bronze. Godronned urn-formation, lion mascarons, pine cone all Empire attributes
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1790s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Table Clock Empire France
Table Clock Empire France

Table Clock Empire France

Candlesticks Empire France
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candlesticks made in France during the late Empire period. Made from gilt- bronze. Standing on a round foot with a baluster shaped stem. Loose cuffs. Cannelated frame.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver, Brass

Candlesticks Empire France
Candlesticks Empire France

Candlesticks Empire France

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candlesticks made in France during the late Empire period. Made from gilt- bronze. Standing on a round foot with a baluster shaped stem. Loose cuffs.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze
Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

Clock Pendulum Empire France
Located in New York, NY
Table pendulum clock made in France during the empire period, 1790-1810. Made from gilt bronze. Depicting a man holding a cornucopia.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Clock Pendulum Empire France
Clock Pendulum Empire France

Clock Pendulum Empire France

Candelabras Pair 19th Century France
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candelabras made of gilt bronze. Made in France In Late Empie Style during the 19th century. Top candle holder decorated with a loose torch.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Candelabras Pair 19th Century France
Candelabras Pair 19th Century France

Candelabras Pair 19th Century France

19th Century Wooden Carved Painted Display Cabinet Chest Tabernacle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
European 19th Century Wooden Carved Painted Display Cabinet featuring a mirror glass locking door. This versatile piece could be used to store jewelry or collectables. We also see th...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Wooden Carved Painted Display Cabinet Chest Tabernacle
19th Century Wooden Carved Painted Display Cabinet Chest Tabernacle

19th Century Wooden Carved Painted Display Cabinet Chest Tabernacle

French Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Empire Clock early 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Exceptional quality bronze work with mercury gilding (ormolu) by unknown French maker of early 19th century – young shepherd delicately cradling a diminutive lamb, symbolizing pastor...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

French Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Empire Clock early 19th century
French Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Empire Clock early 19th century

French Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Empire Clock early 19th century

Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Mantel Clock, Paris and Brussels, c. 1810
By J. J. Hanset Bruxelles 1
Located in Greven, DE
Empire Pendule Portefaix Paris, Brussels Bronze, enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 36 x 28 x 11 cm Description: Beautiful, fire-gilded and patinated bronze mantel c...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Mantel Clock, Paris and Brussels, c. 1810
Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Mantel Clock, Paris and Brussels, c. 1810

Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Mantel Clock, Paris and Brussels, c. 1810

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Europe, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these p...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

Pair Of 2-Flame Empire Silver Candleholders, by Leonhart Messner, Vienna, 1803
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of exceptional Viennese Empire Candelabra: Two elaborately crafted two-flame silver girandoles on a round stand with pleated cuff-like relief decoration on the top of the base...
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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair Of 2-Flame Empire Silver Candleholders, by Leonhart Messner, Vienna, 1803
Pair Of 2-Flame Empire Silver Candleholders, by Leonhart Messner, Vienna, 1803

Pair Of 2-Flame Empire Silver Candleholders, by Leonhart Messner, Vienna, 1803

A Fine Gilt-Bronze Empire Style Chariot Clock After Jean-Andre Reiche
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
‘The Chariot of Telemachus’ – A Fine Gilt-Bronze Empire Style Chariot Clock, After Jean-Andre Reiche. The circular bronze annular dial with Roman chapters shaped as a wheel, surmou...
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1830s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

A Fine Gilt-Bronze Empire Style Chariot Clock After Jean-Andre Reiche
A Fine Gilt-Bronze Empire Style Chariot Clock After Jean-Andre Reiche

A Fine Gilt-Bronze Empire Style Chariot Clock After Jean-Andre Reiche

19th Century Pair of Exquisite Empire Candlesticks
By Claude Galle
Located in NICE, FR
An exceptionally rare and special pair of amphora shaped early Empire candle holders. They are executed in patinated bronze with gilt bronze ornamentation. The vases have a warm dar...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of Exquisite Empire Candlesticks
19th Century Pair of Exquisite Empire Candlesticks

19th Century Pair of Exquisite Empire Candlesticks

Pair Empire Marble Pedestal Stands Cassolettes Urns French
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French Empire style marble pedestal stands The stands are surmounted by a pair of monumental matching cassolettes urns of amphora form Hopefully th...
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1890s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair Empire Marble Pedestal Stands Cassolettes Urns French
Pair Empire Marble Pedestal Stands Cassolettes Urns French

Pair Empire Marble Pedestal Stands Cassolettes Urns French

Pair Porphyry Cassolettes French Empire Marble Urns Rams Heads 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of French antique cassolette urns in porphyry - a type of marble We date these to circa 1880 and they are decorated with original gilt mounts including distinctive rams...
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1880s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair Porphyry Cassolettes French Empire Marble Urns Rams Heads 1880
Pair Porphyry Cassolettes French Empire Marble Urns Rams Heads 1880

Pair Porphyry Cassolettes French Empire Marble Urns Rams Heads 1880

19th century silver plate centerpiece
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century table centerpiece or double bowl in finely chiseled silver plated
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

19th century silver plate centerpiece
19th century silver plate centerpiece

19th century silver plate centerpiece

Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns will make a stunning visual accent for any room! Hand-crafted from prized Carrara marble and gold-plat...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns
Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns

Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns

Italian Empire Classical Sterling Silver 5-Light Candelabrum
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire sterling silver 5-light candelabrum. Raised socket on ovoid shaft to which are mounted four leaf-mounted arms terminating in same. Sockets bellied on wax pan. Shaft mo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Italian Empire Classical Sterling Silver 5-Light Candelabrum
Italian Empire Classical Sterling Silver 5-Light Candelabrum

Italian Empire Classical Sterling Silver 5-Light Candelabrum

19th Century Antique Empire Barrel Box in Hardwood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Antique Empire Barrel Box in Hardwood. Charming piece as a decorative piece on a desk or library shelf and additionally could be used to hold jewelry on a dresser or nig...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Antique Empire Barrel Box in Hardwood
19th Century Antique Empire Barrel Box in Hardwood

19th Century Antique Empire Barrel Box in Hardwood

Miniature mandolin enamel and solid silver box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Miniature mandolin enamel and solid silver box Origin Austria Circa 1870 Empire style stamped 950 silver represents a mandolin and opens like a box also enameled inside It was sold a...
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1870s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver, Enamel

Miniature mandolin enamel and solid silver box
Miniature mandolin enamel and solid silver box

Miniature mandolin enamel and solid silver box

c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1810 French Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks/ Candle Holders. Highly detailed. When I saw these I was thinking that they are stunning.
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1810s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks
c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks

c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base. Impressive and versatile fragment found in Copenhagen. Would make a perfect candleholder for a thick alter candle...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder
19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder

Small Square Brass Box With Angel Insignia, America Early 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Square Brass Box With Angel Insignia, America Early 20th Century. This Empire style box makes a wonderful addition to a collection of these classic brass boxes. This box is ve...
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Early 20th Century American Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Small Square Brass Box With Angel Insignia, America Early 20th Century
Small Square Brass Box With Angel Insignia, America Early 20th Century

Small Square Brass Box With Angel Insignia, America Early 20th Century

Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in shape of a Lyre, Paris, circa 1815
By Louis Isidore Choiselat 1
Located in Greven, DE
Early 19th Century Lyre Mantel Clock Paris Marble, Bronze Empire circa 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 48 x 20 x 13 cm Description: Outstanding French bronze mantel clock in the shape...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in shape of a Lyre, Paris, circa 1815
Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in shape of a Lyre, Paris, circa 1815

Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in shape of a Lyre, Paris, circa 1815

French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce
Located in Kastrup, DK
A French Empire tabatière, exquisitely crafted from boxwood. The lid is adorned with an erotic enamel plaque, elegantly framed by a gilded bronze band, while the underside features a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Bronze

French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce
French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce

French Empire Boxwood Tabatière with Erotic Enamel Plaque and Gilded Bronze Acce

19th Century Identical Caryatid Candlestick Pair in Gilded Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
The pair of candlesticks from the Empire period featuring caryatids are exquisite examples of neoclassical design, typical of the early 19th century, particularly during the reign of...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Identical Caryatid Candlestick Pair in Gilded Bronze
19th Century Identical Caryatid Candlestick Pair in Gilded Bronze

19th Century Identical Caryatid Candlestick Pair in Gilded Bronze

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Ottoman Empire Silver Jewelry Casket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 20th century Ottoman Empire Grand Scale Silver Jewelry Casket. Velvet lining; with a presentation case. 900 standard silver guarantee hallmark, SK mark unidentified, ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Ottoman Empire Silver Jewelry Casket
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Ottoman Empire Silver Jewelry Casket

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Ottoman Empire Silver Jewelry Casket

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely detailed, and hand chased pair of bronze candelabra were made by Pierre Chibout. Active 1806-24, he worked with Claude Francois Rabiat who's workshop he took over in 181...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout
Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of exquisite Empire candlesticks which combine gilt and patinated brass. Made in 1820s France. Various intricate rose, floral and leaf patterns adorn the bases in gilt brass. ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

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Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with inward corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche and a fine round miniature in the centre, diameter cm. 4....
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.
Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.

Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.

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Wonderful Napoleon III Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Jewelry Box Chest
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Napoleon III / Regency / Empire Style Ormolu Bronze & Crystal Jewelry Box / Chest / Casket
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Wonderful Napoleon III Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Jewelry Box Chest
Wonderful Napoleon III Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Jewelry Box Chest

Wonderful Napoleon III Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Jewelry Box Chest

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Spectacular Large Antique French Empire style Gilt bronze, patinated bronze and griotte marble figural candelabras in the neoclassical taste. Each tall candelabra depicting...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Figural Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Cornucopia Vases on Marble Bases, Pair
By Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of neoclassical rython form garnitures are well detailed and finely cut.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Cornucopia Vases on Marble Bases, Pair
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Cornucopia Vases on Marble Bases, Pair

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Cornucopia Vases on Marble Bases, Pair

Crystal and bronze chest
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Crystal and bronze chest Empire style chest Crystal and gilded bronze materials Origin France Circa 1920 Excellent condition The Empire style (in French: style Empire) is a dominant ...
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1920s French Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Crystal and bronze chest
Crystal and bronze chest

Crystal and bronze chest

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock , France 1810
Located in New York, NY
Resting on four very elegant feet the clock features a rectangular base decorated on three sides with classical motifs. The face features a pair of Sphinx flanking a wreath with lau...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock , France 1810
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock , France 1810

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock , France 1810

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with bronze appliquès and paw feet. Top features red, bronze and white colored floral motif with a monogram plate of what probably was the original owner's initials. Interior has cream colored toile lining and compartments for sewing implements, many of which are included. Inner top is mirrored with ornamental gilt...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

A pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most decorative pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu tazzas. Each tazza is raised by a square base below the circular central column decorated with a stun...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

A pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu tazza
A pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu tazza

A pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu tazza

Bronze Dore, Rectangle Photo Frame, French
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bronze Dore, Rectangle Photo Frame, French 19th Century, 7 x 10
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19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze Dore, Rectangle Photo Frame, French
Bronze Dore, Rectangle Photo Frame, French

Bronze Dore, Rectangle Photo Frame, French

Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze. Empire, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze with dark patinated column. French Empire during the 1820s. Wear consistent with age and use
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze. Empire, 1820s
Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze. Empire, 1820s

Elegant pair of Candlesticks i bronze. Empire, 1820s

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Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass Candlesticks, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of antique French Empire-style gilt brass candlesticks from ca. 1890. A beautiful and compact-sized pair of French Empire-style gilt brass candlesticks with removable bobeches (...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass Candlesticks, ca. 1890
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass Candlesticks, ca. 1890

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass Candlesticks, ca. 1890

Bronze Dore Antique Photo Frame 7" H x 9-1/2" W
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bronze Dore Antique Photo Frame. Excellent condition. 7" H x 9-1/2" W.
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19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze Dore Antique Photo Frame 7" H x 9-1/2" W
Bronze Dore Antique Photo Frame 7" H x 9-1/2" W

Bronze Dore Antique Photo Frame 7" H x 9-1/2" W

French gilt bronze pendulum allegory Astronomy, astrolabe ormolu. Empire.
Located in Milano, IT
Antica pendola francese rappresentante l'allegoria dell'Astronomia con cassa in bronzo dorato e globo celeste blu. Various elements recall the theme of astronomy: seated intent on st...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French gilt bronze pendulum allegory Astronomy, astrolabe ormolu. Empire.
French gilt bronze pendulum allegory Astronomy, astrolabe ormolu. Empire.

French gilt bronze pendulum allegory Astronomy, astrolabe ormolu. Empire.

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche and hand-painted miniature of a garland of flowers with oval border, intern...
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni
Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

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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 Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of Girandoles, Candle sticks, Candelabras, bronze, ~ 1810 Empire, France
Pair of Girandoles, Candle sticks, Candelabras, bronze, ~ 1810 Empire, France

Pair of Girandoles, Candle sticks, Candelabras, bronze, ~ 1810 Empire, France

Travel clock officier suoneria ore quarti, sveglia “LeRoy et Fils” XVIII century
Located in Milano, IT
Rara pendola da viaggio detta “marescialla” con suoneria di ore e quarti, ripetizione a richiesta e sveglia. Cassa: in bronzo dorato con modanatura “gradinata” arricchita da fregi ed incisioni floreali, cimasa rastremata, maniglia pieghevole a forma di serpente che si morde la coda. La cassa poggia su quattro piedini a zampa di leone. Sul fronte, sportello con vetro per accedere ai fori di carica e per impostare l’ora, i minuti e la sveglia. Due cordoncini laterali per azionare la ripetizione e per armare la sveglia. Sul retro sportello per accedere al movimento. Quadrante “a fascia” circolare in smalto bianco con numeri arabi e fascia tratteggiata in smalto nero. Nella parte centrale decorazione in bronzo dorato con bassorilievo raffigurante la ninfa Clizia (figlia di Oceano) che osserva il sole (allegoria di Apollo, suo amato) appoggiata ad una ancora di nave. Due fori di carica decentrati per il tempo e la suoneria. Lancette in acciaio brunito. Movimento: in ottone, doppia platina, scappamento a verga, bilanciere monometallico, doppio bariletto, dispositivo di “advance – retard”, suoneria a rastrello su due campanelli. Dispositivo suona – non suona posto sotto il fondo della cassa. Firmata sul quadrante “LeRoy et...
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Late 18th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Travel clock officier suoneria ore quarti, sveglia “LeRoy et Fils” XVIII century
Travel clock officier suoneria ore quarti, sveglia “LeRoy et Fils” XVIII century

Travel clock officier suoneria ore quarti, sveglia “LeRoy et Fils” XVIII century

Limoges/Sevres, France. Porcelain vase on a pedestal, handles shaped like swans.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges/Sevres, France. Porcelain vase on a pedestal, handles shaped like swans. Hand-decorated with polychrome floral motifs. Decorated by Mansard, Paris. Gold decoration. Empire a...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Limoges/Sevres, France. Porcelain vase on a pedestal, handles shaped like swans.
Limoges/Sevres, France. Porcelain vase on a pedestal, handles shaped like swans.

Limoges/Sevres, France. Porcelain vase on a pedestal, handles shaped like swans.

Terracotta Bust Of Alexandre Brongniart After Jean-antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in BARSAC, FR
Patinated terracotta bust representing Alexandre Brongniart (1770-1847) son of the architect Alexandre Théodore Brongniart (1739-1813), future mineralogist and director of the nation...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Terracotta Bust Of Alexandre Brongniart After Jean-antoine Houdon
Terracotta Bust Of Alexandre Brongniart After Jean-antoine Houdon

Terracotta Bust Of Alexandre Brongniart After Jean-antoine Houdon

Vintage Nickel-Plated Metal Sculpture: Stylized Maternity - 1Y101
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embrace the beauty of motherhood with this captivating vintage nickel-plated metal sculpture, depicting a stylized embrace between a mother and child. The sculpture stands gracefully...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal

Vintage Nickel-Plated Metal Sculpture: Stylized Maternity - 1Y101
Vintage Nickel-Plated Metal Sculpture: Stylized Maternity - 1Y101

Vintage Nickel-Plated Metal Sculpture: Stylized Maternity - 1Y101

Empire decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Franco Salimbeni, and Alexandre Vossion. 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 $170 and tops out at $148,649 while the average work can sell for $4,772.

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