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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 Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Putti Empire Period 19th Century
Located in Milano, MI
From a luxury villa at Como Lake a stunning pair of early 19th century Empire four-light gilt bronze figural candelabras, of French origin, dating back to circa 1810, measure: 31.50 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Putti Empire Period 19th Century
French Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Putti Empire Period 19th Century

French Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Putti Empire Period 19th Century

French Empire Yellow Tole Lavabo
Located in Essex, MA
With a removable cover with gallery and finial, tapered body with spigot lacking handle, all above the rectangular basin.
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Tin

French Empire Yellow Tole Lavabo
French Empire Yellow Tole Lavabo

French Empire Yellow Tole Lavabo

Italian Empire Classical Sterling Silver 5-Light Candelabrum
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire sterling silver 5-light candelabrum. Raised socket on ovoid shaft to which are mounted four leaf-mounted arms terminating in same. Sockets bellied on wax pan. Shaft mo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Italian Empire Classical Sterling Silver 5-Light Candelabrum
Italian Empire Classical Sterling Silver 5-Light Candelabrum

Italian Empire Classical Sterling Silver 5-Light Candelabrum

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

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Bronze

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

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terra...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

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

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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

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire clock signed à Paris The mantel clock is in gilded bronze representing Ceres as a goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain crops and motherly relationships. In ancient Rom...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris

Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Candlesticks with Lion Heads
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain candlesticks with lion heads. Dated 1969-1974. Model number 1/15. Measures: 23 x 8 cm. In excellent ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Candlesticks with Lion Heads
Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Candlesticks with Lion Heads

Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Candlesticks with Lion Heads

French Inlaid Portico Empire Style Mantle Clock
Located in Kingston, NY
French 19th-century mantle clock features a bronze and inlaid veined wood veneer portico design. The clock is adorned with gilded ornaments, including a decorative pendulum and intri...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Inlaid Portico Empire Style Mantle Clock
French Inlaid Portico Empire Style Mantle Clock

French Inlaid Portico Empire Style Mantle Clock

Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with inward corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche and a fine round miniature in the centre, diameter cm. 4....
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.
Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.

Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.

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

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

Empire ormolu clock signed Ravrio, 19th century circa 1805
By André-Antoine Ravrio
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Patinated bronze and mercury gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a vestal virgin dressed in the antique manner leaning her elbows on the Love altar. The enameled dial is signed by Rav...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Empire ormolu clock signed Ravrio, 19th century circa 1805
Empire ormolu clock signed Ravrio, 19th century circa 1805

Empire ormolu clock signed Ravrio, 19th century circa 1805

Picture Frame internal border with enamelled leaves Salimbeni.
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Behold the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship: a square table photo frame, meticulously crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. This masterpiece features translucent fi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame internal border with enamelled leaves Salimbeni.
Picture Frame internal border with enamelled leaves Salimbeni.

Picture Frame internal border with enamelled leaves Salimbeni.

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

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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

Picture Frame with enamel on a sunburst guilloché Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Embrace a timeless treasure that echoes grandeur: an exquisite oval-shaped photo frame, sculpted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. Its translucent enamel adorns a sunburst g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame with enamel on a sunburst guilloché Salimbeni.
Picture Frame with enamel on a sunburst guilloché Salimbeni.

Picture Frame with enamel on a sunburst guilloché Salimbeni.

19th Century Swedish Folkart Empire Chest / Box with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folkart Empire Chest /box from Skelleftea Vasterbotten ,Northern Sweden. Decorative Wood imitaition painted small chest /box with...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folkart Empire Chest / Box with Originalpaint
19th Century Swedish Folkart Empire Chest / Box with Originalpaint

19th Century Swedish Folkart Empire Chest / Box with Originalpaint

Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The circular lidded box depicting a woman reclining on a Recamier playing the harp. The underside with a star surrounded by banding with stippling decoration.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

Empire French Pressed Wood Snuff Box, Early 19th Century

19th Century Empire Mantel Clock
Located in Ljungby, SE
An Empire mantel clock in gilded wood, made in Austria or Germany 1820-1830. It features a warrior dressed in classical armor with his arm resting atop the clock. The clock pillar is...
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19th Century European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

19th Century Empire Mantel Clock

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

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Bronze

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

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire

Beautiful Empire Period (1810) Russian Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual, Fantastic, and Quite Beautiful Empire Period (1810) Russian Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Covered Box. Of oval form the highly translucent opalescent or opaline crystal i...
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1810s Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Beautiful Empire Period (1810) Russian Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Covered Box
Beautiful Empire Period (1810) Russian Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Covered Box

Beautiful Empire Period (1810) Russian Ormolu Mounted White Opaline Covered Box

19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier
Located in Milano, MI
A charming classical Empire style Italian chandelier born for candle lighting, featuring nine arms ending with candles, no electric wiring, can be used as candle holders or decorativ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Brass, Iron

19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier
19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier

19th Century Italian Empire Crystal Candle Chandelier

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

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

Mahogany Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box w Antique Glass Empire early 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Rectangular shape mahogany veneered casket made in first half of 19th century presumably in Europe. Cast glass vessels are intact at their original place. Candy sugar bowl along with...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany

Mahogany Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box w Antique Glass Empire early 19th century
Mahogany Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box w Antique Glass Empire early 19th century

Mahogany Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box w Antique Glass Empire early 19th century

Pair Antique Paris Porcelain Golden Mantle Vases Made in France Circa 1830
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of golden Paris Porcelain mantle vases made in the Empire style, circa 1840. The gilding on these vases is dazzling. The delicate band of flowers an...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Paris Porcelain Golden Mantle Vases Made in France Circa 1830
Pair Antique Paris Porcelain Golden Mantle Vases Made in France Circa 1830

Pair Antique Paris Porcelain Golden Mantle Vases Made in France Circa 1830

2 Antique French Sarregumines Majolica Snake Serpent Mantel Vase Urn 17"
By Sarreguemines
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of very large and impressive late 19th century Sarregumines majolica pottery vases - classical urn shape with coiled double headed snake / serpent handles, brown and white multi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Majolica

2 Antique French Sarregumines Majolica Snake Serpent Mantel Vase Urn 17"
2 Antique French Sarregumines Majolica Snake Serpent Mantel Vase Urn 17"

2 Antique French Sarregumines Majolica Snake Serpent Mantel Vase Urn 17"

French Sèvres Style Bronze-Mounted Cobalt Blue Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large French Sèvres style gilt bronze ormolu-mounted cobalt blue hand painted porcelain urn table lamp, first half of the 20th century. Bronze figurine handles, front side with han...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Sèvres Style Bronze-Mounted Cobalt Blue Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
French Sèvres Style Bronze-Mounted Cobalt Blue Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp

French Sèvres Style Bronze-Mounted Cobalt Blue Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp

French Empire Snake Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
French Empire Snake Candlesticks
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Mid-19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Snake Candlesticks
French Empire Snake Candlesticks

French Empire Snake Candlesticks

19th Century French Empire Clock in Gilt Bronze, Signed Grandvoinnet
By Grandvoinnet
Located in NICE, FR
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the early 19th century with our exquisite French Empire mantel clock in gilt bronze. It. bears the signature of Grandvoinnet. Not only does thi...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Empire Clock in Gilt Bronze, Signed Grandvoinnet
19th Century French Empire Clock in Gilt Bronze, Signed Grandvoinnet

19th Century French Empire Clock in Gilt Bronze, Signed Grandvoinnet

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry & Bron
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in France circa 1840s this finely cast pair of sphinxes are represented in the recumbent position most associated with the form. Showing on both figures are two hieroglyphic car...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porphyry, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry & Bron
Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry & Bron

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry & Bron

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

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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

French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This French Empire 19th century rectangular porcelain dresser box or jewlery decorative casket has a wonderfully patinated powder blue/cerulean light blue background color and features grotesque masks, architectural vase, fruit, flowers and leafy scrolled design throughout painted as a trompe l’oeil in the round. Ormolu mounts enrich the whole box. The paintings on this casket are striking as is the color palette used, a wonderful mix of light purple, cream, blue and soft brown. The lid is centered by a grotesque mask inspired by antiquity. The front, back and sides are profusely decorated with architectural elements, cartouches and volutes. The design is centered by a vase with a fruit arrangement that appear to be plums. The decoration could refer to the allegory of autumn and the mask painted on the lid could refer to Bacchus. Both the color of the porcelain and the paintings are very unusual and a sign of high quality and uniqueness.The box was most probably given to a high-ranking lady as a gift on the occasion of her marriage, or perhaps after the birth of a child. The lidded box is fitted with ormolu mounts, hinges and clasp. A gilt bronze band finelly chiseled in the form of a rope adorns the upper part. The trinket box rests on four gilt bronze lion paw feet. This striking French porcelain box...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box
French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box

French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box

Pair of Early to Mid-19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of bronze Empire style candlesticks. In excellent original condition. France, early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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

Elegant pair of Gilt Candlesticks with Caryatids. French Empire, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of gilded candlesticks with dark patinated caryatids in bronze. French empire, circa 1820. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Elegant pair of Gilt Candlesticks with Caryatids. French Empire, circa 1820
Elegant pair of Gilt Candlesticks with Caryatids. French Empire, circa 1820

Elegant pair of Gilt Candlesticks with Caryatids. French Empire, circa 1820

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
In the form of a putto with a wheel barrow carrying a keg mounted with a clock face topped by a crane, on a rectangular chased plinth ending in bun feet.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock
Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg White with blue garlands is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Egg White with blue garlands has fired enamels on guilloché and design engraved by hand. Egg White with blue garlands i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb
Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb

Egg White with blue garlands in Russian Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver Salimb

Mid 20th century framed Italian bisque Taglio
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 20th century Italian framed bisque Taglio. This Greco Roman style bisque porcelain medallion is framed in a gold leaf shadowbox frame with pink interior and gold detail...
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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Mid 20th century framed Italian bisque Taglio
Mid 20th century framed Italian bisque Taglio

Mid 20th century framed Italian bisque Taglio

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
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

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Bronze

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

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

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with bronze appliquès and paw feet. Top features red, bronze and white colored floral motif with a monogram plate of what probably was the original owner's initials. Interior has cream colored toile lining and compartments for sewing implements, many of which are included. Inner top is mirrored with ornamental gilt...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche and hand-painted miniature of a garland of flowers with oval border, intern...
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni
Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
An elegant pair of Empire Appliques in gilt bronze. Made in France during the early 19th century. Very beautiful original gilding. Wear consisten...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century
Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century

Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century

Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock, Portal Pendule, Paris circa 1820
By Duval
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French round arch portal clock France (Paris) Bronze, enamel Empire circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 47 x 26 x 12 cm Description: Very beautiful, strictly architecturally...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock, Portal Pendule, Paris circa 1820
Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock, Portal Pendule, Paris circa 1820

Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock, Portal Pendule, Paris circa 1820

Louis XVI White Photo Frame Sterling Silver Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of a garland of flowers with oval border interna...
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Louis XVI White Photo Frame Sterling Silver Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
Louis XVI White Photo Frame Sterling Silver Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni

Louis XVI White Photo Frame Sterling Silver Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of French antique etched and faceted cut crystal lidded boxes with ormolu mounts, c. early 20th century. Gorgeous gilt bronze mounted boxes with intricately etched crystal of f...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Empire ormolu and cut-crystal clock, c. 1815, attributed to Baccarat. Made from the finest quality mercury gilding ormolu, this c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Ormolu

Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815
Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815

Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815

French 1st Empire Brass Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of brass candlesticks are a wonderful find! Crafted in the distinctive style of Claude Galle during the 1st empire period in France, circa 1810. T...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

French 1st Empire Brass Candlesticks
French 1st Empire Brass Candlesticks

French 1st Empire Brass Candlesticks

Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock. Item features a glass dome front and bronze ormolu. Has not been tested. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurement...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock
Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock

Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock

Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Miniature Empire Bronze Clock - Matelot Paris fire-gilded and patinated bronze early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 18 x 14 x 9 cm Description: Very rare miniature of the famous Pendule Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage". The depiction deals with an important topic of the time, trade with the colonies. The rectangular base stands on pressed ball feet. Attached to the front, we see two cornucopias filled with exotic fruits and held by a bow. A young sailor, dressed in a raffia skirt and feather jewellery...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815
Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815

Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815

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-chiseled details. The backplate of this sconce is a central round plate wit...
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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

Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An extensively filled 19th century ormolu-mounted ebonized wood dresser vanity box fitted with silver gold washed lidded glass gars and sewing tools. The ...
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1880s European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box
Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box

Large 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Between Dresser Vanity Box

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

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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

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant period Empire ormolu-mounted white marble portico clock, circa 1830, is from France. The floral-and-foliate ormolu-mounted frieze sits above four Doric columns with gilt...
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1830s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

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

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

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

18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French pair of candle holders made of hand crafted matted and polished burnt gilded bronze, in good condition. Each of the detailed sticks is composed with a face mascarons, a crowned man and woman, carrying a mug with flowers, loose cuffs supported by a round plinth, standing on square base. The Parisian décor...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders
18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders

18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Galle, Rue Vivienne À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
This is a beautiful antique French Empire mantle clock was made of gilded bronze and marble. The clock is placed on a rectangular marble pedestal...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Galle, Rue Vivienne À Paris
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Galle, Rue Vivienne À Paris

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Galle, Rue Vivienne À Paris

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...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

Period Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame

Carl Thieme, Dresden Floral Painted & Gilded Porcelain Urn, Germany, 20th C
By Carl Thieme
Located in Chatham, ON
CARL THIEME (Factory / Manufacturer) - Potschappel (Village / Location) - Empire style Dresden floral decorated and gilded porcelain urn with cover - ...
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Mid-20th Century German Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Carl Thieme, Dresden Floral Painted & Gilded Porcelain Urn, Germany, 20th C
Carl Thieme, Dresden Floral Painted & Gilded Porcelain Urn, Germany, 20th C

Carl Thieme, Dresden Floral Painted & Gilded Porcelain Urn, Germany, 20th C

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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