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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
Box engraving on the lid and hand-painted floral miniature Salimbeni
Box engraving on the lid and hand-painted floral miniature Salimbeni

Box engraving on the lid and hand-painted floral miniature Salimbeni

$7,557

Box engraving on the lid and hand-painted floral miniature Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enameled engraving on the lid and hand-painted floral miniature in 18th century French Empire style. Dimension...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gilt Bronze Table Clock « the Gardener Angel » French Work, Circa 1805
Gilt Bronze Table Clock « the Gardener Angel » French Work, Circa 1805

Gilt Bronze Table Clock « the Gardener Angel » French Work, Circa 1805

$6,125Sale Price|20% Off

Gilt Bronze Table Clock « the Gardener Angel » French Work, Circa 1805

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

"L''Amour jardinier" is a gilt bronze table clocks with a garden angel and garden decors. The garden angel is on a scale and catches a butterfly. The m...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early Empire Vasenuhr Mantel Clock "Gaston Jollya in Paris"
Early Empire Vasenuhr Mantel Clock "Gaston Jollya in Paris"

Early Empire Vasenuhr Mantel Clock "Gaston Jollya in Paris"

$4,334

Early Empire Vasenuhr Mantel Clock "Gaston Jollya in Paris"

Located in Berlin, DE

MOVEMENT Eight-day movement. Pendulum with thread suspension. Half-hour and hour strike on a disc, striking on a bell. FUNCTIONS Hours and minutes. CASE Elegant Empire pendulum ...

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Early 1800s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century
French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century

$1,080

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

A wonderful 19th century candelabra in the French Empire style, made of patinated bronze, gilt bronze and marble. The stem represents a woman holding aloft a two-armed torch, the who...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Fire Gilded Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Empire Fire Gilded Mantel Clock, circa 1820

Empire Fire Gilded Mantel Clock, circa 1820

$3,533

Empire Fire Gilded Mantel Clock, circa 1820

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Beautiful fire gilded Empire mantel clock with a shepherdess on top with a wreath and ribbon. On the left a staff with pan flute. At the bottom of the clo...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell
Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell

Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell

$750

Empire Style French Bronze Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

Empire style French bronze inkwell. Dark patinated cast bronze encrier/ink-stand on paw feet with original pine cone lidded glass ink-wells and...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Meditation French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
Meditation French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle

Meditation French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle

$24,500

Meditation French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in New Orleans, LA

Empire Mantel Clock Claude Galle Circa 1810 This Empire period mantel clock by Galle exemplifies the sophisticated allegorical artistry of early 19th-century French horology. Repres...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock
Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

$16,400

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

Located in New York, NY

Italian neoclassical parcel-gilt clock. Roman military Empire period mantel clock of obelisk form topped by an extraordinary eagle with outs...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$10,297

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50cm, width 36cm, depth 12cm This mantel clock, wrought from gilt bronze during the French Empire period, features a rectangular base, set above four bun feet, the front of the base adorned with a gilt bronze relief panel...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Patinated Bronze Tripod Candelabras, Lion's Paw Feet, 19th c.
French Empire Patinated Bronze Tripod Candelabras, Lion's Paw Feet, 19th c.

French Empire Patinated Bronze Tripod Candelabras, Lion's Paw Feet, 19th c.

$2,500 / set

French Empire Patinated Bronze Tripod Candelabras, Lion's Paw Feet, 19th c.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of French Empire bronze candelabras. These tall three light patinated bronze candelabras have a tripod base with very detailed lion's paws. The columns are fluted with palmettes...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Hoofed Faun Feet, circa 1890
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Hoofed Faun Feet, circa 1890

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Hoofed Faun Feet, circa 1890

$1,480

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Hoofed Faun Feet, circa 1890

Located in Miami, FL

A fine Pair of French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks on hoofed faun feet, late 19th century. A fluted column rises on three cloven-hoofed hocked faun legs and feet. These antique c...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

$1,450

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on the lids outside and a hidden erotic motive on the inside of the lid.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper

French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century
French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century

French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century

$895

French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century

By Baccarat

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant small-scale French Empire potpourri vase, finely mounted in fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) and richly cut crystal. The vessel is arranged in two stages: above, a cup-shaped c...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Picture Frame with two-tone enamel stripes on guilloché Salimbeni.
Picture Frame with two-tone enamel stripes on guilloché Salimbeni.

Picture Frame with two-tone enamel stripes on guilloché Salimbeni.

$3,736

Picture Frame with two-tone enamel stripes on guilloché Salimbeni.

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone enamel stripes on guilloché and fine hand engravings French Empire style. With 2 oval photo holders, internal ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Neoclassical Green and Gilt Faux Marble Samovar Coffee Urn
Neoclassical Green and Gilt Faux Marble Samovar Coffee Urn

Neoclassical Green and Gilt Faux Marble Samovar Coffee Urn

$3,200

Neoclassical Green and Gilt Faux Marble Samovar Coffee Urn

Located in New York, NY

Neoclassical green and gilt faux marble samovar coffee urn. Gilt and green faux marble painted samovar with Greco Roman mask issuing spout on pedestal abov...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Preparatory Drawings Empire Antique Inspirations 19th Century
Preparatory Drawings Empire Antique Inspirations 19th Century

Preparatory Drawings Empire Antique Inspirations 19th Century

$490Sale Price|20% Off

Preparatory Drawings Empire Antique Inspirations 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very nice sketches of characters. Representing different emotions, clothes and personalities. We have a portrait of a strong woman with arrows. Below this woman, there is a representation of oriental characters, also called barbarians during Antiquity. Finally, on the left, another woman is represented with her head in her hands and sitting on a Klismos chair. This chair is typical of the ancient period. It is written at the bottom right "March 15", surely the date of creation of this sketch. The Empire style and period are inspired by Greco-Roman art, it is called the neoclassical. The woman on this drawing wears an empire style dress...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Small French Empire Style Bust of Napoleon I
Small French Empire Style Bust of Napoleon I

Small French Empire Style Bust of Napoleon I

$2,850

Small French Empire Style Bust of Napoleon I

Located in Queens, NY

Small turn of the century French Empire style bronze bust representing Napoleon's uniformed likeness propped upon a white marble pedestal base adorned with a bronze letter "N."

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century
Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century

Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century

$795Sale Price|25% Off

Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Antique French Empire watch holder, early 19th century circa 1820. The watch holder allows conversion of an open faced pocket watch in to a desk cl...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

1900s Empire Style Urn Vase Pot, Rudolf Wächter, Germany
1900s Empire Style Urn Vase Pot, Rudolf Wächter, Germany

1900s Empire Style Urn Vase Pot, Rudolf Wächter, Germany

$288Sale Price|20% Off

1900s Empire Style Urn Vase Pot, Rudolf Wächter, Germany

Located in Skien, NO

Elegant Vintage Empire-Style Urn Vase by Rudolf Wächter, 1960s A stunning Empire-style urn vase or jardinière pot in glazed porcelain, adorned with exquisite rose decorations encirc...

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20th Century German Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III
19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III

19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III

$4,122 / set

19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A remarkable pair of French porcelain and gilt bronze vases in the Sèvres style, richly decorated with hand-painted Napoleonic scenes - a subject highly sought after by collectors of...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800
Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800

Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800

$8,858Sale Price / set|20% Off

Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800

By Claude Galle

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine pair of ormolu amphora-shaped urns standing on marble pedestals, late 18th century or Empire period circa 1800. High end production attributed to French bronze maker Claude Ga...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Candlestick
19th Century French Candlestick

19th Century French Candlestick

$695

19th Century French Candlestick

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century French candlestick is a stunning example of French craftsmanship, made of brass with intricate detailing. The candlestick features a textured body resembling scales...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Picture Frame large size Red Enamel on Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Picture Frame large size Red Enamel on Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Picture Frame large size Red Enamel on Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$11,063

Picture Frame large size Red Enamel on Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco 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 Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Stunning
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Stunning

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Stunning

$2,000 / set

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks – Stunning

Located in IT

This elegant pair of early 19th-century French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks is in stunning condition, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship typical of the Empire period. The richly g...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres
19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres

19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres

$6,800

19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Transport yourself to the grandeur of the 19th century with this exquisite French Marble and Bronze Figural Mantel Clock. A true masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, this clock...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Photo Frame Large Imperial Style White and Green enamel on Sterling Silver Salim
Photo Frame Large Imperial Style White and Green enamel on Sterling Silver Salim

Photo Frame Large Imperial Style White and Green enamel on Sterling Silver Salim

$13,739

Photo Frame Large Imperial Style White and Green enamel on Sterling Silver Salim

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

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 Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Empire Bronze Fire-Gilded Pendule
19th Century Empire Bronze Fire-Gilded Pendule

19th Century Empire Bronze Fire-Gilded Pendule

$2,525Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Empire Bronze Fire-Gilded Pendule

Located in Berlin, DE

Great bronze pendulum. Base and pedestal with lavish floral and figurative embellishments such as rocaille, acanthus leaves, cartouches, garlands, putti and central masks. Additional...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Empire Bronze and Marble Campana Form Urns
Pair French Empire Bronze and Marble Campana Form Urns

Pair French Empire Bronze and Marble Campana Form Urns

$3,600 / set

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 Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Table Cigar Box two-tone stripes enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Table Cigar Box two-tone stripes enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Table Cigar Box two-tone stripes enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$10,676

Table Cigar Box two-tone stripes enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

This divine Table Box is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Table Box hand-painted miniature has a Rectangular shape with rounded corners. On the cover there is a beautiful hand-engraved...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute
Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute

Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine quality chased and gilded French Empire mantle clock depicting a standing winged cupid to the right of the clock plinth playing a lute. He looks to his right reading his sheet music and other elements including a torch, flambeau, wreath etc. On the left side of the clock plinth is a three legged...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan
4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

$1,650

4-Piece French Empire Bronze Inkwell Set with Swan

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) 4 piece bronze inkwell set with swan design. Inkwell, paperweight, pen holder, sandwell for cleaning nibs.(PRICED AS SET)

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Two 19th Century French Bronze Partially Gilt Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet
Two 19th Century French Bronze Partially Gilt Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Two 19th Century French Bronze Partially Gilt Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Two 19th Century French Bronze Partially Gilt Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Located in Haarlem, NL

Two 19th century French partially ormolu bronze candlesticks on cloven hoofed hocked faun legs and feet Cast in bronze, adorned with floral and acanthus leaf motif. The candle inse...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Late Empire Silver Candlesticks by Caspar Julius Worm (1788-1857)
A Pair of Late Empire Silver Candlesticks by Caspar Julius Worm (1788-1857)

A Pair of Late Empire Silver Candlesticks by Caspar Julius Worm (1788-1857)

$1,619 / set

A Pair of Late Empire Silver Candlesticks by Caspar Julius Worm (1788-1857)

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of late Empire silver candlesticks crafted by master silversmith Caspar Julius Worm. Created in Copenhagen in 1837, these candlesticks are richly decorated with intricate acan...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

1800 Empire Nast Porcelain Griffins Masks Roses Flowers Garlands France Vase
1800 Empire Nast Porcelain Griffins Masks Roses Flowers Garlands France Vase

1800 Empire Nast Porcelain Griffins Masks Roses Flowers Garlands France Vase

$4,122

1800 Empire Nast Porcelain Griffins Masks Roses Flowers Garlands France Vase

Located in Munich, DE

This very high quality French vase in caramel hue with guilding is most probably made by the Nast Porcelain Manufacture ( 1754 - 1817 ). It's handles ar...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Black and Gold Carved Vase Statues - Set of 2
Black and Gold Carved Vase Statues - Set of 2

Black and Gold Carved Vase Statues - Set of 2

$9,500 / set

Black and Gold Carved Vase Statues - Set of 2

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand carved painted black and gold vase statues, the vase and base can be separated. Sits very tall at 7 feet but is very lightweight being made from wood. Likely originated in Franc...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks
19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks

19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks

$950 / set

19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks

Located in Savannah, GA

This graceful pair of antique French candlesticks are made of hand crafted brass and are in very good condition. Details include downward tapering on fluted shafts supported by a rou...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair French 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Urn Table Lamps
Pair French 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Urn Table Lamps

Pair French 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Urn Table Lamps

$14,850Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair French 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Urn Table Lamps

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Empire style patinated-bronze and gilt-bronze mounted allegorical covered urn vases lamps in the manner of Pierre-Philippe Thomire (Fr...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Cut Crystal & Metal Delphin Dolphin Centerpiece Compote Bowls 10"
Mid Century Cut Crystal & Metal Delphin Dolphin Centerpiece Compote Bowls 10"

Mid Century Cut Crystal & Metal Delphin Dolphin Centerpiece Compote Bowls 10"

$995 / set

Mid Century Cut Crystal & Metal Delphin Dolphin Centerpiece Compote Bowls 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of rare mid 20th century French Empire / Neoclassical compote bowls featuring cast metal pedestal bases in the shape of delphins / dolphins / fish, painted in off white, balanci...

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Mid-20th Century Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Empire style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Garniture Set
Empire style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Garniture Set

Empire style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Garniture Set

$3,500

Empire style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Garniture Set

Located in New York, NY

Empire style Patinated and Gilt-Bronze Figural Garniture Set French circa 1900 Dish: 12.5" H x 9" D Candelabras: 10" H x 10" W x 6" D

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces
Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces

$990 / set

Pair Italian Heavy Brass Empire Style Candle Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of heavy, un-wired single arm sconces from Florence, Italy. Features a sunburst back plate with concave bowl and eagle-head motif. Masterful casting with wonderful detail. Candle cup measures...

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1940s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras
Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras

Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras

$1,450 / set

Distinctive pair of 19th century Empire Style gilt metal candelabras

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous 19th century; European Gilt bronze and metal Approximate size: 17.75 (h) x 9.75 (w) x 3.5 (d) inches The present pair of distinctive antique gilt metal candlesticks are i...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815
Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815

Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815

$7,900 / set

Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PAIR OF EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA Paris, France ca. 1815-35 raised on antico verde marble plinths 25 1/2" H x 9" W x 4 1/2" D A very finely chiseled ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Marble Bases
Pair of Empire Style Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Marble Bases

Pair of Empire Style Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Marble Bases

$4,200 / set

Pair of Empire Style Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Marble Bases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very large French 19th century French Empire style silvered and gilt bronze candelabra with marble bases.

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19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Photo Frame Heart-Shaped Fired Enamel on Guillochè Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Photo Frame Heart-Shaped Fired Enamel on Guillochè Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Photo Frame Heart-Shaped Fired Enamel on Guillochè Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$3,060

Photo Frame Heart-Shaped Fired Enamel on Guillochè Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Heart-shaped rounded frame with oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè. With hinged silver-gilt foot engraved in Empire style. ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders
Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders

$1,649 / set

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders

Located in Brescia, IT

Italian late 18th Century pair of Empire burnished brass candleholders This pair of antique brass candleholders was handcrafted by Italian...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire Period Giltwood Decorative Swan Sculptures
Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire Period Giltwood Decorative Swan Sculptures

Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire Period Giltwood Decorative Swan Sculptures

$11,543Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire Period Giltwood Decorative Swan Sculptures

Located in Firenze, IT

This magnificent pair of hand carved wood and gilt with gold leaves swans sculptures represents an extraordinary example of Italian Empire period sculptural decorative art. Masterful...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Pair Bronze Candelabras - Large French Cherub Manner Clodion

$3,775 / set

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

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute
Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

$22,400Sale Price|20% Off

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

By Jean-André Lepaute 1

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An extremely rare and important French Empire mantle clock signed by the master clock making dynasty of Jean-Andre Lepaute and his brother Jean-Baptiste Lepaute. The case, in the form of an antique portal...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions
c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions

c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions

$2,473

c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

This magnificent French Empire ormolu candlestick presents the pure luxury of early 19th-century Parisian craftsmanship. The sculptural body features four finely cast classical portr...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

$6,800 / set

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

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze and Marble Urns Pair
19th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze and Marble Urns Pair

19th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze and Marble Urns Pair

$6,500 / set

19th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze and Marble Urns Pair

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire Revival (mid-19th Century) urns / candleholders with rouge and black marble bodies, gilt bronze ornamentation and a removable top piece that flips to reveal a c...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece

$2,450

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical cut crystal and bronze ormolu mounted urn with lady figure handles centerpiece.   

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Candelabra with Green Marble Bases & 4 Candle Holders
Pair of Empire Candelabra with Green Marble Bases & 4 Candle Holders

Pair of Empire Candelabra with Green Marble Bases & 4 Candle Holders

$8,250 / set

Pair of Empire Candelabra with Green Marble Bases & 4 Candle Holders

Located in Atlanta, GA

These pair of Empire candelabras feature angles holding 4 candleholders atop a green marble base.

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19th Century European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Birth of the King of Rome, Bronze Clock, 19th Century
Birth of the King of Rome, Bronze Clock, 19th Century

Birth of the King of Rome, Bronze Clock, 19th Century

$2,827

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 winged cupid in the middle; decor of an Athenian woman with rams' heads and a curtain draped...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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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