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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.

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Style: Empire
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

Pair of Empire Style Carved, Painted and Gilded Wooden Urns
Pair of Empire Style Carved, Painted and Gilded Wooden Urns

Pair of Empire Style Carved, Painted and Gilded Wooden Urns

Located in Hudson, NY

This dramatic and decorative pair of urns made in France in the 1920's are in the popular empire revival style. Turned as a rather stretched Campania urn on a stand the vases are the...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Gesso, Paint, Wood

19th Century French Bronze Figure of Napoleon
19th Century French Bronze Figure of Napoleon

19th Century French Bronze Figure of Napoleon

Located in London, GB

An early 19th Century well-cast bronze statue of Napoleon in full uniform, standing on square socle with applied ormolu laurel leaf wreath, ending o...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Table Clock
19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Table Clock

19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Table Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Table Clock 19th century French. in gilded bronze, surmounted by birds. Profusely enamelled circular dial with Roman numerals. Relie...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

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 Phoenix, 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

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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

19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Corbeille Basket Lion Paw Feet Circa 1820
19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Corbeille Basket Lion Paw Feet Circa 1820

19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Corbeille Basket Lion Paw Feet Circa 1820

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique early 19th century French Empire Paris Porcelain corbeille or reticulated basket with griffin supports and lion paw feet circa 1820. Exceptional form with rich gilding. Measu...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

19th Century French Paris Porcelain Campaign Urns

Located in Phoenix, 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 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

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

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

Danish Late Empire Tobacco Box in Nobel Wood, Lid with Walrus Tooth
Danish Late Empire Tobacco Box in Nobel Wood, Lid with Walrus Tooth

Danish Late Empire Tobacco Box in Nobel Wood, Lid with Walrus Tooth

Located in Kastrup, DK

Late empire tobacco box in rosewood. The top of the lid is adorned with a walrus tooth. Denmark 1830-1840.

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

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

French Giltwood Eagle Sculpture
French Giltwood Eagle Sculpture

French Giltwood Eagle Sculpture

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Rare French, 19th century, Empire. Large size carved wood and gesso gilt eagle, with its full body, swept back wings, pronounced talons, perched on a ball. Important size. Conditi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Gesso, Wood

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

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Bronze

French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze Eagle Statue
French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze Eagle Statue

French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Bronze Eagle Statue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality French mid 19th century Empire st. patinated bronze eagle on a Vert de Patricia marble base. The richly detailed eagle is raised by a substantial and impressive square mottled Vert de Patricia base with cut corners. The fierce and richly chased open winged eagle stands...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D'ore Candelabra
Pair of Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D'ore Candelabra

Pair of Antique French Empire Marble and Bronze D'ore Candelabra

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of antique French empire marble and bronze D'ore candelabra.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pair French Carved Alabaster Lighted Urn Torchieres
19th Century Pair French Carved Alabaster Lighted Urn Torchieres

19th Century Pair French Carved Alabaster Lighted Urn Torchieres

Located in Phoenix, AZ

19th Century Pair French Carved Alabaster Lighted Urn Torchieres Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with details.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

19th c French Empire Carved & Gilt Wood Basketweave Demilune Jardiniere Cachepot
19th c French Empire Carved & Gilt Wood Basketweave Demilune Jardiniere Cachepot

19th c French Empire Carved & Gilt Wood Basketweave Demilune Jardiniere Cachepot

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th century French Empire carved and gilt wood basketweave demilune jardiniere cachepot. Crescent shape with deep carved wood made to simulate a woven basket. Wonderful old ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

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

Pair Bronze Candelabras - Large French Cherub Manner Clodion

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of French Empire style bronze cherub candelabras Good size to them at three feet - 91 cm - tall Classic French Empire look, great interiors driven pair In the manner of...

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1980s Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm, width 54cm, depth 19cm This exceptional timepiece was made in Empire period Fr...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

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 Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble
French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble

French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble

By L. Ravrio 1

Located in London, GB

French Empire clock of stunning quality of borne shape constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. The dial of the clock is signed "L Ravrio" below 1...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

Vintage French Empire Brass Candlesticks - A Pair
Vintage French Empire Brass Candlesticks - A Pair

Vintage French Empire Brass Candlesticks - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite pair of French Empire style candlesticks brings a touch of Napoleonic grandeur to the modern interior. Crafted from solid brass, each holder features a stately fluted ...

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Mid-20th Century American Empire Decorative Objects

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Other

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

Candelabra in Empire Style
Candelabra in Empire Style

Candelabra in Empire Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Bronze, finely engraved. Column-shaft as holder for four Sweeping candelabra arms. Diameter:30cm height:52 cm.

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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Elegant 19th Century Bronze Clock Empire
Elegant 19th Century Bronze Clock Empire

Elegant 19th Century Bronze Clock Empire

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant 19th century bronze clock. 19th Century French clock in gilded bronze. The machinery works and has its pendulum and key. Difficult ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

By LeRoy

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A most beautiful French ornolu mantel clock by Leroy à Paris A lovely French late Empire/early Charles X mantel clock with an ormolu case, c. 1825. The ormolu brass case depicts a celebration of Science and Learning. It is dominated by a rectangular superstructure containing the movement, flanked by an engine-turned column with a celestial globe on top on the left and an elegant lady reading a book on the right. The superstructure is surmounted by a bookcase and a bust of Socrates...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass, Ormolu

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

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

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

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

Palatial pair of "Chevaux de Marly" france bronzes circa 1850
Palatial pair of "Chevaux de Marly" france bronzes circa 1850

Palatial pair of "Chevaux de Marly" france bronzes circa 1850

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible and large pair of "Chevaux de Marly" in bronze with spectacular work on the bases. Circa 1850 in perfect conditions.

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1850s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th C.Empire Period Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases
Pair of French 19th C.Empire Period Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases

Pair of French 19th C.Empire Period Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases

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 green colored ground and further adorned with 24K gold-painted accents around the neck, handles, and bases. The vases are of a slender amphora form with git swan handles and two-tone matte and shiny 24K gold decoration throughout. Each vases body is hand-painted with landscape decoration which depicts a beautiful outdoor gazebo...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Portico Clock – Black and White Marble, Gilt Bronze – Early 19th Century
French Portico Clock – Black and White Marble, Gilt Bronze – Early 19th Century

French Portico Clock – Black and White Marble, Gilt Bronze – Early 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Refined French Empire-style portico clock, dating from the early 1800s, in black and white marble, richly adorned with finely chiseled gilt bronze. The enameled dial with Roman numer...

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Early 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 central round pla...

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2010s Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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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

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

Pair of Paris porcelain standing baskets, Empire-period
Pair of Paris porcelain standing baskets, Empire-period

Pair of Paris porcelain standing baskets, Empire-period

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Important pair of openwork baskets in white hard porcelain with gold decoration. The body, of flared circular shape, features a regular openwork design with ogive motifs, enhanced by...

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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Empire Glass Ewer Jug Vase Ormolu French Urn
Empire Glass Ewer Jug Vase Ormolu French Urn

Empire Glass Ewer Jug Vase Ormolu French Urn

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an eye catching green cut glass jug in the Empire manner Good size at almost four feet tall - 112 CM The body is crafted from richly colored, translucent green glass,...

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1980s Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

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 Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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

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

19th Century French Rooster Clock
19th Century French Rooster Clock

19th Century French Rooster Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

A 19th century French gilt bronze rooster clock with brass eight-day spring driven movement. Newly cleaned and operational.

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1860s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Grey/Black Marble Bilboquet with Gilded Bees, Empire Classic Style
Grey/Black Marble Bilboquet with Gilded Bees, Empire Classic Style

Grey/Black Marble Bilboquet with Gilded Bees, Empire Classic Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This elegant bilboquet in grey and black marble is inspired by classical designs from the previous century. It is finely adorned with small gilded bee motifs, popular during the Empi...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of French Empire Period Gilt Ground Porcelain Vases
Pair of French Empire Period Gilt Ground Porcelain Vases

Pair of French Empire Period Gilt Ground Porcelain Vases

Located in London, GB

These excellent gilt ground vases are high quality antique pieces, dating from the Empire period in France at the start of the 19th century. Each vase is set on a square base, is mounted with twin scrolling handles inset with neoclassical masks, and has a flared gilt ground neck. Both vases are also decorated to the front with depictions of winged putti on gilt ground; one vase shows the putti playing musical instruments, while the other shows them holding writing tablets and laurel wreaths. The reverse of each vase is Neo-Gothic in character, showing medieval church arches...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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 Phoenix, 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

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

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

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.