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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
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Swan Handle Porcelain Vases
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Swan Handle Porcelain Vases

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Swan Handle Porcelain Vases

Located in London, GB

This pair of comprises pendant krater-shaped porcelain vases. Each vase’s wide-lipped ovoid body is supported by a flared stem, which stands on a square-sided podium. Most strikingly...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze, Vase Clock, France, 1820s
Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze, Vase Clock, France, 1820s

Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze, Vase Clock, France, 1820s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Orologio a vaso in bronzo dorato poggiante su un plinto ornato con motivi a foglie susseguenti poggiante su quattro piedini a sfera. The characteristically bi-vaned vase-shaped body ...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A 19 Century Bronze Statuette of a Standing Napoleon in uniform on a pedestal
A 19 Century Bronze Statuette of a Standing Napoleon in uniform on a pedestal

A 19 Century Bronze Statuette of a Standing Napoleon in uniform on a pedestal

By Jean-Auguste Barre

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late 19 Century bronze statuette of Napoleon Bonaparte in uniform, standing with the trademark right hand tucked in his jacket and the other behind his back after an 1840 model ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Early 19th c Empire Gilt Bronze Cassolettes
Pair of Early 19th c Empire Gilt Bronze Cassolettes

Pair of Early 19th c Empire Gilt Bronze Cassolettes

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Early 19th C Empire Gilt Bronze Cassolettes. With a classic egg and dart pattern on the rim, the pair are adorned with two sets of winged male figures. The pair rest atop rec...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock, Circa 1830
French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock, Circa 1830

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock, Circa 1830

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock, circa 1830, the circular dial with strike on bell movement, surmounted by a woman writing, on an acanthus and fluted base with scrolled feet. ...

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1830s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair 19thc French Empire Bronze Male Figural Candelabra
Pair 19thc French Empire Bronze Male Figural Candelabra

Pair 19thc French Empire Bronze Male Figural Candelabra

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 19thc French Gold Bronze Male Mask Figural Candelabra. Very nice detail and stately candelabra.

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1890s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Important Empire Clock in Bronze with Two Patinas Alexander the Great 19th Cen
Important Empire Clock in Bronze with Two Patinas Alexander the Great 19th Cen

Important Empire Clock in Bronze with Two Patinas Alexander the Great 19th Cen

Located in Madrid, ES

Important Empire clock in bronze with two Patinas Alexander the Great 19th century Weight: 11.00 kg Sizes: H 51cm x L 39cm France very good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

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Bronze

19th Century Empire Style Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns, Hand-Painted
19th Century Empire Style Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns, Hand-Painted

19th Century Empire Style Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns, Hand-Painted

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Eutrope Bouret Signed Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Boys Riding a Tortoise
Eutrope Bouret Signed Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Boys Riding a Tortoise

Eutrope Bouret Signed Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Boys Riding a Tortoise

By Eutrope Bouret

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This whimsical antique bronze sculpture was done by Eutrope Bouret of France in approximately 1890 in the period Empire style. This very well executed bronze sculpture depicts two yo...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France . A pair of French silver plated candelabras. Decorated with leaves and flowers.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns
Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns

Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns

Located in Montreal, QC

Paire of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns

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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.
Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An important pair of Empire style bronze ewers, late 19th or early 20th century. A pair of Empire style patinated bronze ewers with marble base, late 19th or early 20th century. Di...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Allegorical French Empire clock Titled " Le Sacrifice d’Iphigénie "
Allegorical French Empire clock Titled " Le Sacrifice d’Iphigénie "

Allegorical French Empire clock Titled " Le Sacrifice d’Iphigénie "

By Claude Galle, Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a period French Empire mantle clock which depicts the argument between Achilles and Agamemnon in Homer’s Iliad. The case is of matte and burnished gilded bronze, th...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

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Bronze

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock, Early 19th Century, Austria
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock, Early 19th Century, Austria

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock, Early 19th Century, Austria

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Modelled as a potted flower, the pot decorated with gilt bronze classical figures. With an 18th century English movement.

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19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century
Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Pair of Sceaux Faux Porphyry Tobacco Jars, 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The pair of jars with covers with old repairs and chips.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Faience

Bronze Candelabra
Bronze Candelabra

Bronze Candelabra

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Bronze Candelabra

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique bronze candelabra with antique crystal, with 3 candleholders. Marble beige base 4" x 6".

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Baccarat Crystal Clock Garniture, French Empire with Gilt Bronze
Baccarat Crystal Clock Garniture, French Empire with Gilt Bronze

Baccarat Crystal Clock Garniture, French Empire with Gilt Bronze

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

French Empire clock garniture with gilt bronze and Baccarat crystal. An important French Baccarat cut-crystal and ormolu mantel clock with four Corinthian style columns. The cut-crystal features a cross hatched diamond patterns throughout. The clock comes with two large Baccarat crystal and gilt...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century

Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The circular lidded box depicting a woman reclining on a Recamier playing the harp. The underside with a star surrounded by banding with stippling decoration.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800
Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800

Empire Torchères, Vienna, circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of large Empire torches or candelabra on a three-pass base tapering to the top and inlaid with brass inlays in the form of acanthus leaves and floral motifs. Rising above three ...

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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"
Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"

Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"

Located in Spencertown, NY

Dancing scene with violinist and dancing couple.

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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Table Box blue and gold with handpainted miniature fire-enameled on guilloche Sa
Table Box blue and gold with handpainted miniature fire-enameled on guilloche Sa

Table Box blue and gold with handpainted miniature fire-enameled on guilloche Sa

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal table box in 800/1000 silver gold plated with translucent enamel on guilloché and beautiful enamel miniature hand painted by the painter Renato Dainelli in early 1900s Engl...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Paris Porcelain Campaign Urns
19th Century French Paris Porcelain Campaign Urns

19th Century French Paris Porcelain Campaign Urns

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Paris Porcelain Campaign Urns. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions. Please see photo with d...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns Wired as Lamps

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns Wired as Lamps

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urns, Wired as Lamps. Featuring ornate swag garlands and rams heads, with a frieze of dancing putti.

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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere
Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere

Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a French Empire period mantle clock, circa 1830. The rectangular stepped case is made of yellow Sienna marble and is decorated on the top and bottom with patinated ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell
French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Crystal and Breccia marble inkwell. This wonderful rectangular inkwell is raised on circular toupie shaped Ormolu f...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black
Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black

Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black

Located in Berlin, DE

Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century. Open portal case made of black stone with gilt bronze appliqués, enamel dial with Roman numerals, movement with hook escapement...

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1820s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra
19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra

19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra

Located in Hudson, NY

This lovely pair of candelabra, crafted in both gilded and patinated bronze, are 19th century French. Cast as female figures in Egyptian headdress and classical robes standing upon R...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

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

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

Antique Viennese Empire Desk Set, Granite & Polished Steel, Circa 1815
Antique Viennese Empire Desk Set, Granite & Polished Steel, Circa 1815

Antique Viennese Empire Desk Set, Granite & Polished Steel, Circa 1815

Located in Greding, DE

Seven-piece desk set from Vienna in granite with polished steel mounts.

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1810s Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Granite, Steel

Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated  Bronze Candelabra
Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated  Bronze Candelabra

Pair of 19 Century Russian Empire Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pair of Russian Empire figural candelabra featuring a patinated bronze caryatid holding a gilt bronze urn mounted with a torch atop her head, with two ...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Early to Mid-19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of Early to Mid-19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Early to Mid-19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine pair of bronze Empire style candlesticks. In excellent original condition. France, early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Porcelain Urns, Hand-Painted, 1860
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Porcelain Urns, Hand-Painted, 1860

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Porcelain Urns, Hand-Painted, 1860

Located in Montreal, QC

Now fitted as lamps, these two handled Paris urns are painted with floral bouquets on one side and a courtship scene on the other. The gilding is rubbed but the painting is well exec...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Terracotta Bust of an Officer
French Terracotta Bust of an Officer

French Terracotta Bust of an Officer

Located in Essex, MA

In the Napoleonic style with much later faux marbre plinth.

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1850s European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 11cm This mantel clock was finely crafted in the Empire period, wrought from ormolu and a later malachite veneer. The design of the clock is based on classical architecture. It features a malachite entablature—with an ormolu pierced mount to the front—which is supported on four ormolu bun feet. The malachite column shafts are smooth and each culminate in a capital, supporting the malachite top. Between the columns, there is a drum clock...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

Italian empire style table stand in finely crafted  brass and bronze early 1900s
Italian empire style table stand in finely crafted  brass and bronze early 1900s

Italian empire style table stand in finely crafted brass and bronze early 1900s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Table stand in finely crafted brass and bronze, early 1900s Table stand with double display, in brass and bronze. The two brass rod displays are adjustable. The structure is...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

French Empire Allegorical Clock Garniture of "Psyche Crowning Amor"
French Empire Allegorical Clock Garniture of "Psyche Crowning Amor"

French Empire Allegorical Clock Garniture of "Psyche Crowning Amor"

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A large scale French Empire figurative allegorical clock showing “Psyche Crowning Amor”. Psyche stands to the right of the domed clock plinth, holding her ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Early 19th century Ormolu Gilded Bronze Shuttle Empire Inkwell
Early 19th century Ormolu Gilded Bronze Shuttle Empire Inkwell

Early 19th century Ormolu Gilded Bronze Shuttle Empire Inkwell

Located in Pistoia, IT

Fine First Empire-era French inkwell in the shape of a ship, early 19th century. The inkwell depicts two dolphins with twisted tails holding a shell, inside which are concealed the ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkstand 'Encrier'

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular base mounted with a round lidded ink pot with a porcelain container and a sand pot, each raised on winged lion feet, centered by a ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th Century Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Empire Style Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Empire Style Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Empire Style Mantel Clock

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite and finely crafted Large 19th century Baccarat crystal and ormolu French Empire style Neoclassical mantel clock. This elegant timepiece features a striking architectural...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Candelabras, Antique Pair w/Dore' Gold Finish, 5 Arms
Candelabras, Antique Pair w/Dore' Gold Finish, 5 Arms

Candelabras, Antique Pair w/Dore' Gold Finish, 5 Arms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great looking pair of 5 arm Candelabras. In two colors and Marble bases. In very good condition from an Antique collector in New Orleans. They have been well kept. These will require...

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Early 1900s European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 1870 Third Empire Napoleon III Pair of Urns in Marble with Gilded Ormolu
French 1870 Third Empire Napoleon III Pair of Urns in Marble with Gilded Ormolu

French 1870 Third Empire Napoleon III Pair of Urns in Marble with Gilded Ormolu

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of mythological Urns from the French third Empire period. Fabulous decorative pieces, created in Paris, France during the period of the Third French Empire under Napoleon III...

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1870s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases, Marked
Pair of French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases, Marked

Pair of French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases, Marked

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in New York, NY

A fine pair of French 19th century Empire Period Old Paris Porcelain swan handle vases. Each is beautifully hand-painted with a light blue colored ground and further adorned with 24K...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Very Handsome Pair of French Polished Verte Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes
Very Handsome Pair of French Polished Verte Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes

Very Handsome Pair of French Polished Verte Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A charming pair of polished verte marble and bronze doré cassolettes, double handles with snake motif on rim of candleholder opening with acanthus detailing throughout and front moun...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Bronze Dore Five-Arm Urn Candelabras
19th Century French Empire Bronze Dore Five-Arm Urn Candelabras

19th Century French Empire Bronze Dore Five-Arm Urn Candelabras

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore 5 arm urn shaped candelabras on square bases. (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample
19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

19th Century French Empire Style Salesman Sample

Located in Dallas, TX

Charming French late 19th century Empire style salesman sample. Makes a fine accessory.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

Empire German Ormolu Mntd Mahogany Turtle Feet Jardiniere, Klinkerfuss & Münch
Empire German Ormolu Mntd Mahogany Turtle Feet Jardiniere, Klinkerfuss & Münch

Empire German Ormolu Mntd Mahogany Turtle Feet Jardiniere, Klinkerfuss & Münch

By Johannes Klinkerfuss

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic and Very Important Empire Period German Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Jardiniere Mounted on Dore Bronze Turtle Feet, In The Manner Of Johannes Klinkerfuss And Casimir Münch. This is truly a masterpiece jardiniere and was crafted by two of the greatest cabinet-makers of all time Johannes Klinkerfuss and Casimir Münch. This piece has an octagonal form with foliate and swan-decorated dore bronze hand-chiseled and two-tone matted gold gallery above a molded top. The gorgeous mahogany wood glistens beside the dore bronze mounts. Each inch of this piece is crafted of the finest quality. The upper mahogany jardiniere is mounted on eight gorgeously life-like top-quality dore bronze turtles, each hand-chiseled, chased and matted with two-tone gold. Stuttgart, Circa: 1815. Provenance: The Tony Ingrao...

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1810s German Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell
Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell

Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

An Extremely Rare 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell. The inkwell features a circular base with a faceted crystal insert, framed by an ...

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1820s Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Ormolu

Mid-19th Century, French, Gilt Bronze Monkey Chef
Mid-19th Century, French, Gilt Bronze Monkey Chef

Mid-19th Century, French, Gilt Bronze Monkey Chef

Located in London, GB

A fantastically modelled gilt bronze monkey chef, he stands proudly on a black polished stone base.

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1840s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps
Fine Quality Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps

Fine Quality Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A highly decorative pair of 19th century French Empire gilt bronze and patinated bronze lamps on square base. Each of the four sides of the base having a reef design. The rest of the...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a period French Empire mantle clock in finely chased and gilded bronze made in France in the first quarter of the 19thC. One of the Greek muses with a star atop h...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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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.