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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 Exquisite French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra ca 1810
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These candlesticks are ornate artifacts from the French Empire period, which dates back to the early 19th century, typically considered as the reign of Napoleon I from 1804 to 1814. ...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Pair of Exquisite French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra ca 1810
Pair of Exquisite French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra ca 1810

Pair of Exquisite French Empire Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra ca 1810

$7,153 / set
Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of quality bronze Dore Urns on Pedestals. The pair are in wonderful vintage condition. one small bend to the lip or edge of one - not greatly noticeable or offense...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals
Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals

Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals

$3,850 / set
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

Materials

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

$6,000
Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Candelabri a Tre Fiamme Impero in Bronzo Dorato della prima metà del XIX secolo, di origine italiana, si presentano in buono stato di conservazione con segni di usura nell...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux
Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux

Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux

$5,961 / set
Wall-Mounted Flower Basket, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A vase-shaped, semi-circular flower basket from the 19th century. The wall is adorned with intricate leaf motifs and rosettes, defined by vertical struts. A narrow beaded brass band ...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Wall-Mounted Flower Basket, 19th Century
Wall-Mounted Flower Basket, 19th Century

Wall-Mounted Flower Basket, 19th Century

$4,530
Crystal and bronze chest
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Crystal and bronze chest Empire style chest Crystal and gilded bronze materials Origin France Circa 1920 Excellent condition The Empire style (in French: style Empire) is a dominant ...
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1920s French Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Crystal and bronze chest
Crystal and bronze chest

Crystal and bronze chest

$450
Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu
Located in Greven, DE
Small mantel clock with bas-relief France Bronze, enamel early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 33 x 19 x 9 cm Description: Antique, fire-gilt portal clock with figurative, Gre...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu

$4,292
Pair French Early 19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Empire Style bird Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of handcarved giltwood bird fragments. France circa 1805-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Pair French Early 19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Empire Style bird Ornaments
Pair French Early 19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Empire Style bird Ornaments

Pair French Early 19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Empire Style bird Ornaments

$470 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Pocket Cigarette Case Vessel Miniature Hand-Painted Sterling Silver Enamel Salim
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
6238-7239- Pocket cigarette case with spring button in 925/1000 fire-enamelled sterling silver with beautiful vessel miniature hand-painted by th...
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1990s Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pocket Cigarette Case Vessel Miniature Hand-Painted Sterling Silver Enamel Salim
Pocket Cigarette Case Vessel Miniature Hand-Painted Sterling Silver Enamel Salim

Pocket Cigarette Case Vessel Miniature Hand-Painted Sterling Silver Enamel Salim

$4,547
Pair 20th Century Empire Patinated and Green Marble Urn Form 7-Light Candelabra
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of 20th Century Empire Style Patinated and Green Marble Urn Form Seven-Light Candelabra. Each candelabrum has seven candle holders.They are made of patinated bronze and green...
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair 20th Century Empire Patinated and Green Marble Urn Form 7-Light Candelabra
Pair 20th Century Empire Patinated and Green Marble Urn Form 7-Light Candelabra

Pair 20th Century Empire Patinated and Green Marble Urn Form 7-Light Candelabra

$2,500 / set
Pair of French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
This impressive pair of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra is a quintessential example of the French empire style. Drawing from Greco-Roman influence, each candelabra features a ce...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century
Pair of French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century

Pair of French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century

$8,500
Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
A late 20th century Empire style beaded crystal basket chandelier with a classical circular brass structure and three E27 lights inside.Light bulbs can be replaced unscrewing the bro...
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Late 20th Century Czech Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century

$1,788
Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Bronze Sculpture After Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in New York, NY
Finely modeled and cast antique (19th century) patinated bronze sculpture depicting Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix after the original model by the Italian master, Antonio Canova....
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Bronze Sculpture After Antonio Canova
Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Bronze Sculpture After Antonio Canova

Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Bronze Sculpture After Antonio Canova

$5,500
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
By Empire Furniture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French ormolu mounted Empire style marble desk stand dating from the 19th century. This stylish stand is of rectangular shape with rounded polished ends and is made from a...
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1860s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand

$1,073
Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs late 1800s, early 1900s. Measurem...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$2,336
French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted. Practical size sculpture of imperator Napoleon Bonaparte. If you are a collector of good quality antiques having to do with (French) historical figures then this rare a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base
French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base

French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base

$2,623
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

Materials

Silver Plate

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

$3,000 Sale Price / set
51% Off
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figural mantel clock signed “Al. dre Destape Palais Royal” The bronze figural mantel clock depicting one of the mythical heroes - Orpheus originates from the Empire period. The cloc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

$4,494
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

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

Pair of French Empire Style Candelabras

$7,400 / set
19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Denmark, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these ...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

$155
Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Trajan's Column Ormolu Candlesticks
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early 19th century Empire Trajan's column ormolu candlesticks in the manner of P.-P. Thomire (1751-1843): Pair of large Empire ormolu candlesticks, the stem ressembling th...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Trajan's Column Ormolu Candlesticks
Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Trajan's Column Ormolu Candlesticks

Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Trajan's Column Ormolu Candlesticks

$7,400 / set
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century Empire style crystal box with classical gilt bronze mounts.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

$2,478
Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of Italian Empire finely chiseled ormolu Flambeaux, on triform base, each with 25 scrolled gilt-bronze candle arms. Attributed to Luigi Manfredini the famous bronze a...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800
Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800

Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800

$114,459 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver Box Striped Fire Enameled Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Sterling silver Jewel box with Rectangular rounded corners gold plated with translucent fire enamel stripes on guilloche and hand engraved with late Russian Empire style ornament app...
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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Box Striped Fire Enameled Salimbeni
Sterling Silver Box Striped Fire Enameled Salimbeni

Sterling Silver Box Striped Fire Enameled Salimbeni

$5,033
Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive pair of gilt and sculpted bronze candelabras with three branches. The stem of each candelabrum is a patinated bronze form of the winged goddess, Victory, who holds a gilt bronze torch in each of her hands. Her head is topped with a gilt bronze vase that transforms into the candelabra branches, which is embellished with griffins and rosettes. At the top of each candelabrum is a peacock standing on a globe, symbolizing the sun and immortality. Victory is standing on a cruciform-shaped base, which has a winged cupid on two sides and a caduceus on the other two sides. The intertwined snakes of the caduceus are a symbol of the Greek god Hermes (or the Roman god Mercury) and is a symbol of peace, eloquence and negotiation. Empire period. Perfect condition. Our model is inspired by the projects of Charles Percier and Franc¸ois-Leonard Fontaine, famous architects of the Emperor. Their most important work, entitled Recueil de decorations inte´rieurs (Collection of interior decorations), was published in France at the, end of the 19th century. The winged Victories, caduceus and griffins are some of the motifs present in this piece that demonstrate the adoption of Percier and Fontaine’s decorative...
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1810s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras
Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras

$54,845 / set
Black and Gold Carved Vase Statues - Set of 2
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved painted black and gold vase statues, the vase and base can be separated. Sits very tall at 7 feet but is very lightweight being made from wood. Likely originated in Franc...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Black and Gold Carved Vase Statues - Set of 2

$9,500 / set
19th c. French Empire Style Napoleon Bust by F.B. Launay
By F.B. Launay, Chaudet
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century French Empire patinated bronze bust depicting Napoleon. The work is labeled "Napoleon" and signed by F.B. Launay after the 1804 model by Antoine-Denise Chaudet.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th c. French Empire Style Napoleon Bust by F.B. Launay
19th c. French Empire Style Napoleon Bust by F.B. Launay

19th c. French Empire Style Napoleon Bust by F.B. Launay

$28,500
A large pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large and beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design. Wear consistent with age and use
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A large pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
A large pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

A large pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

$3,099 / set
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
This nineteenth-century gilded bronze clock exemplifies the grandeur of the Empire style, featuring a rectangular base with four legs, each intricately carved with subtle patterns. A...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire

$5,424
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

Materials

Ormolu

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

$75,723
Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite miniature portrait is attributed to Empress Josephine, capturing her regal presence with remarkable detail and sophistication. She is dressed in a sumptuous white gown...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine
Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine

Exceptional 19th Century French Bronze Frame w/ Portrait Painting of Josephine

$1,495
Fine 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Ormolu Monstrance Reliquary
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality neoclassical Empire style vasiform gilt bronze ormolu church religious relic altar monstrance reliquary. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the second half of the 19th century, most likely French Napoleon III Period (1852-1870), having a fanned cross crest, above winged angel mask, central oval display...
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19th Century European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Ormolu Monstrance Reliquary
Fine 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Ormolu Monstrance Reliquary

Fine 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Ormolu Monstrance Reliquary

$3,350
A pair of elegant candelabra with caryatids, Empire, early 19th century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of elegant candelabra with caryatids, Empire, early 19th century A very elegant and high-quality French pair of candelabra in gilt and dark-patinated bronze. Each candelabrum...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A pair of elegant candelabra with caryatids, Empire, early 19th century
A pair of elegant candelabra with caryatids, Empire, early 19th century

A pair of elegant candelabra with caryatids, Empire, early 19th century

$7,690
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

Materials

Bronze

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

$3,800 / set
Pair of bronze and black stone candlesticks in Empire style, France ca. 1870
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1870 / 2 candlesticks / bronze, stone / Antique / Empire A set of two French Empire candlesticks in bronze with feet and body of black natural stone. The striking contrast...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of bronze and black stone candlesticks in Empire style, France ca. 1870
Pair of bronze and black stone candlesticks in Empire style, France ca. 1870

Pair of bronze and black stone candlesticks in Empire style, France ca. 1870

$1,192
Mid 19th c. Early French Silvered & Dore Bronze With Honey Alabaster Vase
By Edouard Lievre
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with discriminating taste for French antiques, this 19th century French Silvered and Dore Bronze with Honey Alabaster vase is nothing short of magnificent! Created in the style of Edouard Lievre, this vase is masterfully crafted with cast bronze with areas that have been silvered to showcase the intricate detail and texture. The side handles are silvered bronze with wreath hangers. At the base of the honey alabaster stone vase is a cherub face with silvered leaf head...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Silver, Bronze

Mid 19th c. Early French Silvered & Dore Bronze With Honey Alabaster Vase
Mid 19th c. Early French Silvered & Dore Bronze With Honey Alabaster Vase

Mid 19th c. Early French Silvered & Dore Bronze With Honey Alabaster Vase

$3,800
Pair of Empire Style Egyptian Caryatid Two-Light Ormolu & Patinated Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Empire-Style Egyptian Caryatid Two-Light Ormolu and Patinated Candelabra, France, 20th Century  A pair of exquisite Empire-style Egyptian Caryatid Two-Light Ormolu and Patin...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Style Egyptian Caryatid Two-Light Ormolu & Patinated Candelabra
Pair of Empire Style Egyptian Caryatid Two-Light Ormolu & Patinated Candelabra

Pair of Empire Style Egyptian Caryatid Two-Light Ormolu & Patinated Candelabra

$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns
By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stylish and chic pair of Meissen urns in Classic glazed white porcelain with gold accents. These urns are classical in form and feature entwined snakes as ...
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1870s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns
Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns

Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns

$2,200
19th Century Brown-Black German Small Empire Iron Coffer, Antique Table Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, black antique German coffer made of hand crafted iron, particularized with griffins, torchères and tendril motifs on the wall and pinecone mode on the lid, in good condition. The small detailed decor piece represents the Empire time period...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Brown-Black German Small Empire Iron Coffer, Antique Table Decor
19th Century Brown-Black German Small Empire Iron Coffer, Antique Table Decor

19th Century Brown-Black German Small Empire Iron Coffer, Antique Table Decor

$4,400
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

Materials

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

$834 / item
French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere
By C. Maniere
Located in London, GB
Fine black marble and ormolu mantel clock of borne (antique milestone) form. Superb proportions and Fine ormolu mounts, well finished with matte and burnished fire gilding. The primary mount represents d'Etude, below this a pair of Lions pawing an Anthemion. To each side a Fine mount of crossed winged torches of ever lasting love purporting to represent Anacreon inspired by Love. Fine white enamel dial and gilt bronze hands, signed Maniere a Paris for Charles-Guillaume working at the Rue Christine...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere
French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere

French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere

$13,423
Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique clock cabinet from Sweden made during the transitional time between the gustavian and empire period. The cabinet is from Northern Sw...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

$6,915
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
A magnificent 19th-century Empire-style mantel clock, signed by the esteemed clockmaker Leroy à Paris. This timepiece exudes classical elegance, featuring a finely detailed gilt bron...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris

$5,424
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Bizantine French 19th century Empire Napoleon III gilded bronze inkwell. This handcrafted antique desk accessory bears the makers mar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

$1,430 Sale Price
35% Off
Very Large French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Empire Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly, Paris, Circa 1810s, with original pendulum.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Very Large French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock
Very Large French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock

Very Large French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock

$6,500
Mid Century Cut Crystal & Metal Delphin Dolphin Centerpiece Compote Bowls 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of rare mid 20th century French Empire / Neoclassical compote bowls featuring cast metal pedestal bases in the shape of delphins / dolphins / fish, painted in off white, balanci...
Category

Mid-20th Century Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

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

$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantle Clock by André Antoine Ravrio
Located in New Orleans, LA
Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantel Clock André Antoine Ravrio Circa 1800 This monumental Empire mantel clock by André Antoine Ravrio, whose case is crafted entirely of gilded...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantle Clock by André Antoine Ravrio
Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantle Clock by André Antoine Ravrio

Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantle Clock by André Antoine Ravrio

$54,500
Period Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Italian Empire original giltwood frame. Early 19th Century Internal measurements cm 13 x 10 Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certifica...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Period Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame
Period Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame

Period Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame

$2,265
Scandinavian Brass Push Up Chamber Candle Holder with Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic patina on this candleholder from the early 1800's. We see this chamber candlestick on a coffee table with antique books. Wonderful addition to any collection of these sough...
Category

1810s Scandinavian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Brass Push Up Chamber Candle Holder with Tray
Scandinavian Brass Push Up Chamber Candle Holder with Tray

Scandinavian Brass Push Up Chamber Candle Holder with Tray

$195
Pair French 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Urn Table Lamps
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Empire style patinated-bronze and gilt-bronze mounted allegorical covered urn vases lamps in the manner of Pierre-Philippe Thomire (Fr...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

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

$14,850 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Silver Plated Rectangular Dolphin Footed Box with Lid
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We see this charming 2 piece box for used as a trinket box for jewelry or keepsakes. Could also function standing alone on a coffee table or nightstand.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plated Rectangular Dolphin Footed Box with Lid
Silver Plated Rectangular Dolphin Footed Box with Lid

Silver Plated Rectangular Dolphin Footed Box with Lid

$225
Pocket Pill Box like Egg sea color Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Pocket pill box shaped like a small egg. Pocket pill box like egg hinged opening. Pocket pill box like egg in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24ca...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pocket Pill Box like Egg sea color Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pocket Pill Box like Egg sea color Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pocket Pill Box like Egg sea color Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$1,020
19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of heavy patinated bronze sculpture candelabra, France, mid-19th century. Two female sculptures holding a candleholder raised on a b...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders
19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

$2,546 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th century Swedish gilt and eglomise ornate wall clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish gilt and églomisé ornate wall clock circa 1840. Fine quality swedish wall clock of the empire period circa 1840. Beautifully carved, surmounted with doves. 2 si...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

19th century Swedish gilt and eglomise ornate wall clock
19th century Swedish gilt and eglomise ornate wall clock

19th century Swedish gilt and eglomise ornate wall clock

$3,435
Open letters by C. villain
By Jean Garnier
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Open letters by C. villain Origin France Circa 1915 Empire style patinated bronze Soldier motif Excellent condition signed on the side FRENCH, 1853-1910 Jean Garnier was born in Mou...
Category

1910s French Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Open letters by C. villain
Open letters by C. villain

Open letters by C. villain

$800
19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of heavy patinated bronze sculpture candelabra, France mid-19th century. Two female sculptures holding a candleholder raised on a br...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders
19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Sculptures Candelabra Candleholders

$2,546 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine
By Michel-François Piolaine
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive gilt bronze mantel clock is by the French Michel-François Piolaine. The clock body is raised by an architecturally formed, plinth-shaped base, set to the fr...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

$20,651
Pair of Antique French Empire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These fine and large French candelabra date from the Empire period of the 19th century and beautifully contrast the different finishes of gilt ...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Empire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Pair of Antique French Empire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

Pair of Antique French Empire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabra

$24,782 / set
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design. Cool and unusual composition between gilded and dark patin...
Category

1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

$2,265 / set
Venus Clipping the Wings of Cupid Mantel Clock by Thomire & Cie
By Thomire & Cie., Louis Moinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid Empire gilt bronze French mantel clock, signed on the dial by bronzier Pierre-Philippe Thomire and watchmaker Louis Moinet, features an exquisitely detailed scene of Ve...
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Venus Clipping the Wings of Cupid Mantel Clock by Thomire & Cie
Venus Clipping the Wings of Cupid Mantel Clock by Thomire & Cie

Venus Clipping the Wings of Cupid Mantel Clock by Thomire & Cie

$24,500

Empire decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Franco Salimbeni, and Alexandre Vossion. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $148,649 while the average work can sell for $4,772.

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