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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
French Empire Bowl on Base in Bronze and Marble 19th century
French Empire Bowl on Base in Bronze and Marble 19th century

French Empire Bowl on Base in Bronze and Marble 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

French Empire Bowl on Base in Bronze and Marble 19th century Bowl on base in bronze and black marble 19th century height: 25 cm. and diameter: 24 cm. very good condition

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Mantle Clock in Bronze and Marble, Circa 1820
French Empire Mantle Clock in Bronze and Marble, Circa 1820

French Empire Mantle Clock in Bronze and Marble, Circa 1820

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The clock features a winged cupid standing on his chariot drawn by two doves and supported on clouds; cupid holds the reins to two doves which appear to be guiding the chariot. The open 'wheel' of the chariot contains the outer enamel clock dial...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Table Clock Empire France
Table Clock Empire 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

Antique early 19th century French red marble and ormolu clock garniture
Antique early 19th century French red marble and ormolu clock garniture

Antique early 19th century French red marble and ormolu clock garniture

Located in London, GB

An impressive early 19th Century French bronze & ormolu Clock Garniture comprising a pair of campana shaped Urns with satyr mask carrying handles supported on red marble plinths with...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Style Candelabras
Pair of French Empire Style Candelabras

Pair of French Empire Style Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of bronze candelabras with a male figural base.

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19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils
Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

By Le Roy

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Le Roy et fils French, c. 1810 Height 36cm, width 37cm, depth 14cm This refined mantel clock was created during the Empire period by the esteem...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Enamel

Pair of French 19th century Ormolu, patinated Bronze & Sienna marble candelabras
Pair of French 19th century Ormolu, patinated Bronze & Sienna marble candelabras

Pair of French 19th century Ormolu, patinated Bronze & Sienna marble candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze and Sienna marble candelabras. Each stunning candelabra is raised by a circular Sienna mar...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock
18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock

18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

18th century Viennese dark green painted and giltwood pendule of unusual size in the form of a classical urn, the gilt-bronze dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by giltwood flowers...

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1790s Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Giltwood, Wood

Allegorical Gilt Bronze Clock Depiction Clio, the Muse of History and Music
Allegorical Gilt Bronze Clock Depiction Clio, the Muse of History and Music

Allegorical Gilt Bronze Clock Depiction Clio, the Muse of History and Music

By Louis-Charles Boileau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An Allegorical gilt bronze French Empire clock Depiction Clio, the the Greek Muse of History and Music. Clio is shown here sitting on the clock plinth playing her harp. To the left of the clock dial are placed wreaths, and a plaque with the names of Roman Poets “Pline”, “Homere”, “Tasse”, and “Virgile”. The lower section of the clock is decorated with a large mount and a relief of Apollo. The finely chased and gilt bronze clock has its original movement. The white enamel dial signed Boileau a Paris, with its silk string suspension system ringing the hours and halfs on a bell. An identical clock sitting on a white and gilt console...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Circa 1820 Pair of French Empire Bronze Handled Urns
Circa 1820 Pair of French Empire Bronze Handled Urns

Circa 1820 Pair of French Empire Bronze Handled Urns

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Circa 1820 Pair of French Empire Bronze Handled Urns Beautiful pair 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

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Bronze

Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century
Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century

Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Made of bisque porcelain in the middle of 19th century, presumably by Royal French Porcelain Manufacture de Sevres, the clock in the form of a scene where an elegant officer was depi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Attributed to Nast, Circa 1820
Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Attributed to Nast, Circa 1820

Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Attributed to Nast, Circa 1820

By Nast

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A classical French Empire Paris porcelain twin handled vase featuring a signed cameo of Caracalla on the front and gilded military attributes on the back. The very well painted profi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

EARLY 19th CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCK
EARLY 19th CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCK

EARLY 19th CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant biscuit watch with an allegory of pure love. The spring-loaded watch features an enamelled dial with double Arabic and Roman numerals, and a crown set with zircons cut like d...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Design, Empire, Candelabras, Patinated Bronze, France, 19th C.
French Design, Empire, Candelabras, Patinated Bronze, France, 19th C.

French Design, Empire, Candelabras, Patinated Bronze, France, 19th C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Empire 19th century bronze candelabras depicting insects. These are quite possibly the finest cast bronze pieces on the market. Each having a center column formed rod with wi...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Clock, "The Astronomy Lesson", early 19th century
Empire Clock, "The Astronomy Lesson", early 19th century

Empire Clock, "The Astronomy Lesson", early 19th century

Located in Paris, FR

A mercury gilt bronze clock depicting two young women dressed in antique style sitting in Etruscan-style shepherdesses on either side of a draped table with claw feet, studying a map...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Figurative Gilt Bronze Clock of a Roman Youth Holding a Scroll
French Empire Figurative Gilt Bronze Clock of a Roman Youth Holding a Scroll

French Empire Figurative Gilt Bronze Clock of a Roman Youth Holding a Scroll

By Rossel in Rouen

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Empire figurative clock of a Roman youth holding a scroll in gilded bronze showing a seated classically draped youth sitting atop the clock case holding a lyre in one hand a...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock French, c. 1810 Height 48cm, width 31cm, depth 20cm A superb example of early 19th-century French decorative arts, thi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock
French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire gilt bronze clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 27cm, depth 10cm This fine gilt bronze man...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style.
A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style.

A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Gilt & Patinated Bronze Centerpiece in the Empire style. France, circa 1890. Width 15 1/2" Height 18" Depth 5 1/2"

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1890s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French Porcelain Pharmacy Pots
Pair of French Porcelain Pharmacy Pots

Pair of French Porcelain Pharmacy Pots

By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1

Located in London, GB

Pair of French porcelain pharmacy pots. Gorgeous early C20th Pharmacie Métadier jars by Goumot-Labesse of Limoges. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Height 28cm Diame...

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1940s French Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features the best quality hand-chiselled details. The backplate of this sconce features a central round pla...

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2010s Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock Patinated bronze and ormolu mantel clock housed in an oval ribbed case with raised plinth with fine engine turned band and res...

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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Empire Four-Light Candelabra, Parcel-Gilt Bronze, Pair, Early 19th Century
Empire Four-Light Candelabra, Parcel-Gilt Bronze, Pair, Early 19th Century

Empire Four-Light Candelabra, Parcel-Gilt Bronze, Pair, Early 19th Century

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of Empire period parcel-gilt and patinated bronze four-light candelabra, the patinated column raised on triform scrolled feet over incurved plinth supporting a gilt bronze stand...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Scuplture "Venus Bather" by H.S. München
19th Century Bronze Scuplture "Venus Bather" by H.S. München

19th Century Bronze Scuplture "Venus Bather" by H.S. München

By H.S. Munchen

Located in Firenze, FI

Lost wax cast Italian bronze sculpture, the subject reproduces 'Venus bather'. The base is made of Bardiglio red marble. Italian manufacture, early 19th century. Made by H.S. München...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well, France
19th Century Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well, France

19th Century Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well, France

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Italian Empire Bronze Sienna Marble Ink Well. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze

French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts
French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts

French Empire Clock Depicting Apollo God of Music and the Arts

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A gilt bronze and griotte marble French Empire clock depicting Apollo Greek God of Music Art Literature and Sciences. The clock shows a a gilt bronze winged figure of Apollo leaning against a griotte marble altar pedestal decorated with gilt bronze garlands. At the center of the pedestal is the clock’s dial and movement. Sitting on top of the pedestal is a standing harp, a mallet and a scroll. The whole is supported by a griotte marble base with a gilt bronze frieze showing a number of frolicking and dancing cupids playing music, drinking wine waving laurel wreaths, carrying a standard and even crowning a bust of Athena. The base sits on two owl feet...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Metal Four-Light Candelabras
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Metal Four-Light Candelabras

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Metal Four-Light Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

Pair of gilt-metal four-light candelabras, probably French, c. 1900, designed in the Empire style, the base with acanthus borders, the body having reeded, beaded, fluted decorations ...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal

Allegorical French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting Earth’s Source of Water
Allegorical French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting Earth’s Source of Water

Allegorical French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting Earth’s Source of Water

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A gilt bronze French Empire clock depicting an allegory to the earth’s water source. In this clock a classically draped nymph sits atop a rocky outcrop her right foot resting on the ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras
Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras

Unusual Pair Of Russian Empire Figural Bronze Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

An important pair of Russian Empire Figural patinated and Dore Bronze six-light candelabras with maidens and putties with verde antico marble bases. Eac...

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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library
Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library

Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare model of a French Empire clock in gilded bronze called The Library, featuring a boy and a girl dressed in classical attire diligently studying in a library, both are sitting on a stool in front of a clock which is integrated into a column which also serves as a bookshelf. The oval clock...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock
French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock

French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare example of a late French Empire portico clock combining the use of mahogany casing with gilt bronze mounts and cut crystal. The four pillars linking the top and bottom section...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Tazzas, France Empire Period
Pair of Tazzas, France Empire Period

Pair of Tazzas, France Empire Period

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Tazzas, France Empire Period

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Tazzas from the late part of the Empire period. Made in Red French Marble with a bowl in dark patinated bronze. Base decorated with gilt bronze.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble
Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble

Pair of Empire Candelabra of Ormolu and Patinated Bronze and Marble

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of late 19th century Empire bronze and ormolu candelabra. - Caryatid herm female figures on marble block plinths. - Three ormolu candle arms/cups - Well modeled.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi

By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

This French Empire style gilt bronze wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features the best quality hand-chiselled details. The backplate of this sconce features a lacquered round ...

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2010s Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Cachepots in porcelain circa 1870 signed H.B &Cie - Choisy le Roi pair.
Cachepots in porcelain circa 1870 signed H.B &Cie - Choisy le Roi pair.

Cachepots in porcelain circa 1870 signed H.B &Cie - Choisy le Roi pair.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible pair of planters in porcelain circa 1870 signed in the base H.B & Cie - Choisy le Roi representing "Chimeras winged"

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1870s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Very Fine Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabra, Circa 1830
Very Fine Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabra, Circa 1830

Very Fine Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabra, Circa 1830

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very fine pair of early 19th century Empire Period patinated & parcel gilt bronze three branch candelabra. Both showing a trio of finely cast scrolled & foliate shaped branches fit...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Marble Paperweight with Figural Bronze Bird of Prey 19th century
Antique Marble Paperweight with Figural Bronze Bird of Prey 19th century

Antique Marble Paperweight with Figural Bronze Bird of Prey 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Late 19th century nice quality bronze and dark green marble work. The finely detailed plumage of the bird with its fierce gaze demonstrates the handiwork of the craftsman. In a world...

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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Att. Thomire A Paris
French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Att. Thomire A Paris

French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Att. Thomire A Paris

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in New York, NY

An Exceptional Antique French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire a Paris. Exceptionally cast, hand-chiseled and further burnished and matted with two-tone gold, this dore bronze grouping of two neoclassical lovers is of the upmost quality and craftsmanship. As Pierre-Philippe Thomire is regarded as one of the greatest bronzier's of the late 18th century and early 19th century, this dore bronze piece could only be made by someone with his artistic talents. The lovers are seen with the man seated on a cushioned bench with tasseled...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Superb Antique Italian Neoclassical Empire Bronze Figural Candelabras
Pair of Superb Antique Italian Neoclassical Empire Bronze Figural Candelabras

Pair of Superb Antique Italian Neoclassical Empire Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

A pair of superb antique Italian empire neoclassical gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural candelabra lamps with royal markings, 19th century. Measure: Overall height 38.50”.

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Vaillaint a Paris
French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Vaillaint a Paris

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Vaillaint a Paris

Located in London, GB

Superb quality French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock in a beautifully restrained case. The casting and gilding of the finest quality. A classically dressed maiden st...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Bronze Candelabra
Pair of French Empire Bronze Candelabra

Pair of French Empire Bronze Candelabra

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of French Empire bronze candelabra having female attendants in flowing gowns holding gilded torchieres, standing on parcel gilt plinths, 19th century, now mounted as lamps

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Fruit Vase Napoleon III, Empire 19th Century
Large Fruit Vase Napoleon III, Empire 19th Century

Large Fruit Vase Napoleon III, Empire 19th Century

By Empire Furniture

Located in Madrid, ES

Large fruit vase Napoleon III - Empire 19th Century made of crystal and bronze. A bright crystal flowerpot is mounted on a spiral rod formed by two swimming fish. French tan. Width:...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt bronze clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire French, Early 19th Century Height 45cm, width 29cm, depth 19cm This superb gilt bronze clock, created by the renow...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Grand Pair of French, Second Empire Candelabra
Grand Pair of French, Second Empire Candelabra

Grand Pair of French, Second Empire Candelabra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant pair of 7 arm, cast metal and gilded bronze candelabra with flame finials, mounted on marble bases.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Metal, Bronze

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze & Crystal Candlesticks
A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze & Crystal Candlesticks

A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze & Crystal Candlesticks

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Very Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze & Crystal Candlesticks in the Empire taste. France, circa 1930. Dimensions: Height 11 3/4" Diameter 4 3/4" CW5690

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1930s French Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair French 19th C. Blue & 2-Tone Gold Ground Porcelain Vases w/ Gold Handles
Pair French 19th C. Blue & 2-Tone Gold Ground Porcelain Vases w/ Gold Handles

Pair French 19th C. Blue & 2-Tone Gold Ground Porcelain Vases w/ Gold Handles

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful Pair of French 19th Century Empire Blue and Two-Tone Gold Ground Porcelain vases with White Medallion Gold Handles. Each piece is beautifully hand-painted with gorgeous l...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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.