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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
Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
This pair of beautiful brass candlesticks have classical simplicity. Exquisitely crafted in the distinct style of the 1st empire period in France. Quite heavy with a smooth patina, ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair
Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair

Antique Heavy French Brass Empire Candlesticks, a pair

Pair French Empire candelabra, circa 1800
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of French Empire bronze and gilded ormolu candelabra, each having Caryatid supports to the scrolling foliate four branch candle sconces. Raised on classical gilde...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Empire candelabra, circa 1800
Pair French Empire candelabra, circa 1800

Pair French Empire candelabra, circa 1800

Pair of French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases, Marked
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of French 19th century Empire Period Old Paris Porcelain swan handle vases. Each is beautifully hand-painted with a light blue colored ground and further adorned with 24K...
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Empire candlesticks. We are pleased to present you a gorgeous pair of French Empire period, original gilt bronze candlesticks, finely chiseled of ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Large French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Footed Bowl
Located in Essex, MA
French Empire bowl with snake handles and beaded edge, reeded shallow bowl, square base with censor and wreath mounts, plinth base.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Other

Large French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Footed Bowl
Large French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Footed Bowl

Large French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Footed Bowl

Pair of Italian Empire Early 19th Century Silver Candlesticks, Rome, circa 1811
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of elegant 19th century Italian Empire period (1811-1817) silver chiseled candlesticks show a simple but elegant design and shape. The conical structure embellished with festoon and garlands rests on an unfilled round base decorated with acanthus leaves offset olive-shaped grommets adorned with a frieze of palmettes and a flat, plate-shaped drip edge. Smooth design of the surface divided by delicate leaf and cord friezes. These candleholders were crafted between 1811 and 1817 in Rome during the occupation of city by the French Empire. The style was called ‘Regency’ in England and USA, ‘Empire’ in France and Italy. Branded by the Roman French occupation control hallmark dated 1811-1814 Fineness mark: Silver 800 for large objects...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of Italian Empire Early 19th Century Silver Candlesticks, Rome, circa 1811
Pair of Italian Empire Early 19th Century Silver Candlesticks, Rome, circa 1811

Pair of Italian Empire Early 19th Century Silver Candlesticks, Rome, circa 1811

20th Century Sterling Silver Empire Style Centerpiece, Italy, 1990
By Ilario Pradella 1
Located in Cagliari, IT
Wonderful oval Empire style centerpiece with foot made in sterling silver by Ilario Pradella for Bellezza Cagliari. New, never used Pradella Iario, founded in 1920, was the greatest Italian silversmith of the second half of the 20th century, famous for his collaboration with Buccellati. We have had the honor and privilege of collaborating with them for over fifty years until its closure. With silversmith marks for Pradella Ilario...
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1990s Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Silver Empire Style Centerpiece, Italy, 1990
20th Century Sterling Silver Empire Style Centerpiece, Italy, 1990

20th Century Sterling Silver Empire Style Centerpiece, Italy, 1990

Monumental Candelabra in Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, finely engraved and silvered. Chanelled columns with black patination, as holder for four sweeping candelabra arms. Measures: Diameter 33cm, height 62cm.
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Monumental Candelabra in Empire Style
Monumental Candelabra in Empire Style

Monumental Candelabra in Empire Style

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...
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19th Century English Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

19th Century Swedish Gilded Wall Clock with Dolphins, Signed Ericsson Stockholm
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Fine and decorative Swedish Cartel clock. Very elaborately carved wooden case flanked by two sculptural dolphins. The dial signed P. Ericsson Stoc...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

19th Century Swedish Gilded Wall Clock with Dolphins, Signed Ericsson Stockholm
19th Century Swedish Gilded Wall Clock with Dolphins, Signed Ericsson Stockholm

19th Century Swedish Gilded Wall Clock with Dolphins, Signed Ericsson Stockholm

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Empire style parallelogram shaped emerald green glass heavy inkwell. It’s guilt bronze mounted with a scene of sphinxes statues, bell shaped vases, and maidens moving and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Glass

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Glass Inkwell Bottle

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

19th Century French Bronze Figure of Napoleon

Pair of Wax Reliefs Attrib. to Pierre-Phillips Thomire of Napoleon and Josephine
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of Wax Reliefs attributed to Pierre-Phillips Thomire, (French 1751-1843). "Napoleon and Josephine," 1807, inscribed "Josephine/Thomire 1807." With pain...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Other

Pair of Wax Reliefs Attrib. to Pierre-Phillips Thomire of Napoleon and Josephine
Pair of Wax Reliefs Attrib. to Pierre-Phillips Thomire of Napoleon and Josephine

Pair of Wax Reliefs Attrib. to Pierre-Phillips Thomire of Napoleon and Josephine

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This regal pair of bronze and slate candlesticks originated in 19th-century France and are beautifully detailed with molded and gilt embellishments. Crafted in the style of Empire furniture, each candlestick rests on a triform bronze base of claw feet and petal scrollwork, topped by a gilt acanthus leaf throne supporting a simple black slate stem. The sleek stone posts in turn support an urn-form bronze capital with floral and gilt elements. A gorgeous example of French opulence...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Slate, Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850
Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Slate Candlesticks, c. 1850

French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting "Venus Guided by Love" by Lesieur
By Pierre Lesieur
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An important and rare French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock depicting "Venus Guided by Love" featuring a case by the noted bronzier Lesieur. The figures and clock plinth sit on a rectangular green marble base topped with a gilt bronze plinth, raised upon four flattened toupie feet. The round enamel dial, signed “Lesieur à Paris”, indicates the Roman numeral hours and minute graduations. It is housed in a finely chased bronze altar whose pediment is decorated with egg and dart friezes, and be-ribboned torches on either side the façade is adorned with applied stylized butterfly and lyre motifs. The sides feature be-ribboned flower wreaths, and the plinth a leaf frieze. Two fine gilt bronze figures depict a winged and semi-nude cupid who is pointing to the time, while addressing Venus who is clothed in antique robes...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting "Venus Guided by Love" by Lesieur
French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting "Venus Guided by Love" by Lesieur

French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting "Venus Guided by Love" by Lesieur

Elaborate 19th Century French Clock by T H Re Le Roy
Located in London, GB
An impressive early 19th century French clock by T H re Le Roy, having 8 day striking silk-suspension movement with silver dial. The c...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Elaborate 19th Century French Clock by T H Re Le Roy
Elaborate 19th Century French Clock by T H Re Le Roy

Elaborate 19th Century French Clock by T H Re Le Roy

Pair of Corinthian Column Faux Marble Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive pair of Corinthian column candlesticks featuring a beautiful and decorative capital with faux marble stems as well as a detailed square base. Fantastic pair featured on a ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Corinthian Column Faux Marble Ormolu Candlesticks
Pair of Corinthian Column Faux Marble Ormolu Candlesticks

Pair of Corinthian Column Faux Marble Ormolu Candlesticks

Venus Clipping the Wings of Cupid Mantel Clock by Thomire & Cie
By Louis Moinet, Thomire & Cie.
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...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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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

19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb 19th century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Egyptian style Mantel Clock This clock was produced in the Fr...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock
19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

1900s Empire Style Crystal Urn Vase
Located in Skien, NO
Empire Style Crystal Vase from 1900s This striking Classic Empire-style vase from ca. the middle of the 20th century showcases exceptional craftsmanship in high-quality crystal. The...
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Mid-20th Century European Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

1900s Empire Style Crystal Urn Vase
1900s Empire Style Crystal Urn Vase

1900s Empire Style Crystal Urn Vase

X-Small Egg style Faberge Aquamarine Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
X-Small egg in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on fire on guilloché in Russian Art Nouveau style, inspired by the eggs of Carl Fabergé late 19th century, early 20th c...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

X-Small Egg style Faberge Aquamarine Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
X-Small Egg style Faberge Aquamarine Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

X-Small Egg style Faberge Aquamarine Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Urns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire (19th Cent) gilt bronze urns with triangular shaped bases, finial tops and sphinx ram heads. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Urns
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Urns

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Urns

A.Carrier French bronze 19th Neapolitan musician playing a tambourine.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible A.CARRIER bronze 19th Neapolitan musician playing a tambourine.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A.Carrier French bronze 19th Neapolitan musician playing a tambourine.
A.Carrier French bronze 19th Neapolitan musician playing a tambourine.

A.Carrier French bronze 19th Neapolitan musician playing a tambourine.

A fine 19th century French Empire gilt bronze plateau
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Empire gilt bronze mirrored plateau
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Late 19th Century English Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A fine 19th century French Empire gilt bronze plateau
A fine 19th century French Empire gilt bronze plateau

A fine 19th century French Empire gilt bronze plateau

A Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candlesticks
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French 19th century Empire gilt and bronze candlesticks.
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candlesticks
A Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candlesticks

A Pair of French 19th Century Empire Candlesticks

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...
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1910s French Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

Open letters by C. villain

Giltwood Carved Eagle on Verde Antico Fluted Marble Column
Located in London, by appointment only
A superb and richly carved giltwood eagle perched on rocks with open wings, the eagle's head looking to its left and fitted with a separate giltwood wreath...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

Giltwood Carved Eagle on Verde Antico Fluted Marble Column
Giltwood Carved Eagle on Verde Antico Fluted Marble Column

Giltwood Carved Eagle on Verde Antico Fluted Marble Column

French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) steel inkwell with gilt bronze trim with four original glass inserts and a side drawer.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Steel

French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell
French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell

French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of French early 19th century Empire gilt-bronze candlesticks, circa 1820 Pair of Empire gilt bronze candlesticks, each with a fluted stem, highlighted on top by a finely chas...
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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1820
Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1820

Pair of French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1820

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair of French mid 19th century Empire st. ormolu and marble candelabras. Each candelabra is raised on a marble base with concave sides below the ormolu...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Candelabras

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after C. Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of excellent early 19th century French empire gilt bronze candlesticks in the style of Claude Galle (1758-1815): A tapering stem with rich trelliswork relief divided into thr...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after C. Galle
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after C. Galle

Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after C. Galle

18Th. C French Empire Collection of Rare Straw Marquetry Bottles, Set of 7
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this rare and exceptional collection of seven French 18Th C. Straw Marquetry Bottles. These were made by convicts in the 18Th century. This is a very rare collection, you ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Straw, Blown Glass

18Th. C French Empire Collection of Rare Straw Marquetry Bottles, Set of 7
18Th. C French Empire Collection of Rare Straw Marquetry Bottles, Set of 7

18Th. C French Empire Collection of Rare Straw Marquetry Bottles, Set of 7

Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
This magnificent set of four antique candelabra come as a pair of pairs: one slightly larger pair and one smaller pair. They date from roughly 1805, during the period of the Napoleon...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Four French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Photo Frame inserted into a harp-shaped object Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval photo frame inserted into a harp-shaped object, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché inspired by a model created by Peter Carl Fab...
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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Photo Frame inserted into a harp-shaped object Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Photo Frame inserted into a harp-shaped object Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Photo Frame inserted into a harp-shaped object Sterling Silver Salimbeni

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

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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

Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock
Located in London, GB
A fascinating Antique French Empire Striking Ormolu mantel clock A fascinating clock in the form of a library bookcase, with two children sitting at each side. Raised on a plinth ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Steel, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock
Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock

Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock

Transparent Amphora in Bronze and Crystal by Modenese Luxury Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Splendid transparent amphora by Modenese Luxury Interiors. Let your house shine with the bright glares coming from this precious item, which ...
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2010s Italian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Transparent Amphora in Bronze and Crystal by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Transparent Amphora in Bronze and Crystal by Modenese Luxury Interiors

Transparent Amphora in Bronze and Crystal by Modenese Luxury Interiors

Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finest quality 1st Empire Ormolu figural Bronze Candelabras.
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras
Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras

Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabras

French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting Roman Triumph and Power
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A figural gilt bronze French Empire clock, ‘Allegory to Triumph and Power’. A Roman emperor stands to the right of the central rectangular plinth housing the movement; atop the plint...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting Roman Triumph and Power
French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting Roman Triumph and Power

French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting Roman Triumph and Power

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of 19th Century French Empire Style candelabras with 7 lights, featuring a luxurious design typical of the French Empire period. These decorative collectibles exude el...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Candelabras with 7 Lights

IMPORTANT EMPIRE TABLE CLOCK 19th Century Émile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT EMPIRE TABLE CLOCK 19th Century Émile Gallé 19th century French. in gilded bronze, surmounted by birds. Profusely enamelled circular dial with Roman numerals. Relief d...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

IMPORTANT EMPIRE TABLE CLOCK 19th Century Émile Gallé
IMPORTANT EMPIRE TABLE CLOCK 19th Century Émile Gallé

IMPORTANT EMPIRE TABLE CLOCK 19th Century Émile Gallé

Pair of First-Empire Period 2-Handled Porcelain Vases with Westall Venus Scenes
By Richard Westall, Porcelaine de Paris
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and rare pair of French Paris Porcelain First-Empire Period Winged Sphynx-form double- handled porcelain vases with mythological scenes of Venus and Cupids after Richar...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of First-Empire Period 2-Handled Porcelain Vases with Westall Venus Scenes
Pair of First-Empire Period 2-Handled Porcelain Vases with Westall Venus Scenes

Pair of First-Empire Period 2-Handled Porcelain Vases with Westall Venus Scenes

Large Plaster Bust of Napoleon
Located in New York, NY
Large plaster bust of napoleon. Stained.
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20th Century European Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Large Plaster Bust of Napoleon
Large Plaster Bust of Napoleon

Large Plaster Bust of Napoleon

Pair of vases Barbediene foundry France Napoleon III
By Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Barbadians of Napoleon III Pair of vases with enamel Barbediene French foundry Very good condition (some natural wear) Gilt bronze and enamel Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin...
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1880s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of vases Barbediene foundry France Napoleon III
Pair of vases Barbediene foundry France Napoleon III

Pair of vases Barbediene foundry France Napoleon III

19th Century Atrium Form Dutch Fruitwood Gilt Metal Mantel Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top tier with the clock works decorated with a pair of gilt putti above a gilt garland, and outer enamel dial. The corners with gilt herons and leaves. ...
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19th Century Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

19th Century Atrium Form Dutch Fruitwood Gilt Metal Mantel Clock
19th Century Atrium Form Dutch Fruitwood Gilt Metal Mantel Clock

19th Century Atrium Form Dutch Fruitwood Gilt Metal Mantel Clock

Pair of 19th Century French Parisian Vases
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of antique porcelain vases, dating from the early 19th century in the Empire period, set on a square base and spreading socl...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century French Parisian Vases
Pair of 19th Century French Parisian Vases

Pair of 19th Century French Parisian Vases

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive mahogany longcase clock with gilt and sculpted decorative bronze elements such as fantastic animals, diamond-shaped patterns, scrollwork, and foliage. This floor clock is ...
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1880s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock
Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock
By Henri Picard
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Sevres style porcelain ormolu bronze mounted mantel clock. The frontal cobalt blue porcelain panel is hand painted with a winged cherub holding a basket of flowers. Below him,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock
Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock

Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock

French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte
Located in Paris, FR
Empire period gilt bronze and bird's eye maple veneer inkwell. This model is an exact replica of the inkwell that belonged to Elisa Bonaparte, Princess of Lucca and Piombino, sister...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte
French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte

French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte

Palace size Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing clock depicting the tale of Amor and Psyche which Is about the god of love in Greek mythology. Large bronze Dore figures adorn the pediment sta...
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1870s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Palace size Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures
Palace size Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures

Palace size Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures

French Empire Duchess du Berry Clock by Jean-André Reiche
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid French Empire ormolu mantel clock features an extraordinarily detailed scene of the Duchess du Berry and her children, an intimate scene often referred to as "The Eveni...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire Duchess du Berry Clock by Jean-André Reiche
French Empire Duchess du Berry Clock by Jean-André Reiche

French Empire Duchess du Berry Clock by Jean-André Reiche

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Brule-Parfums in Manner of Thomire 19th Century
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Empire style gilt bronze Brule-Parfums in manner of Pierre-Philippe Thomire, 19th century each openwork cover with an acorn finial above the body having a rim cast to show...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Brule-Parfums in Manner of Thomire 19th Century
Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Brule-Parfums in Manner of Thomire 19th Century

Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Brule-Parfums in Manner of Thomire 19th Century

Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
In pristine original condition, the item has been professionally cleaned, and its polish has been revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia. Polychrome and gilded wood carving T...
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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s
Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s

Original Empire Sculpture, Wood, Polychrome, Gold, Austria, 1800s

Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco 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

19th Century, French Empire Ground Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase Centrepiece
Located in IT
19th century, French Empire ground crystal and gilt bronze vase centrepiece This Empire centerpiece, made in France at the beginning of...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century, French Empire Ground Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase Centrepiece
19th Century, French Empire Ground Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase Centrepiece

19th Century, French Empire Ground Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase Centrepiece

Empire Gilt Bronze Picture Frame
Located in London, GB
Empire gilt bronze picture frame French, 19th Century Measures: Height 11cm, width 8cm, depth 0.5cm The rectangular picture frame featur...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Gilt Bronze Picture Frame
Empire Gilt Bronze Picture Frame

Empire Gilt Bronze Picture Frame

Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Pair of French gilt and patinated bronze wall lights French, 20th Century Height 103cm, width 50cm, depth 44cm Drawing inspiration from the sophisticated Empire style, these wall li...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Wall Lights
Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Wall Lights

Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Wall Lights

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

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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