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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
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

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

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Metal, Iron

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

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

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Silvered Four-Light Candelabra
Pair of Empire Silvered Four-Light Candelabra

Pair of Empire Silvered Four-Light Candelabra

By Claude Galle

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Pair of silver-plated four-light candelabra, likely French or Russian Empire style from the 19th Century, exhibiting characteristics associated with the Neoclassical period. The top ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

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

Pair of French Empire Period Gilt Ground Porcelain Vases

Located in London, GB

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

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze
Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

Located in New York, NY

A pair of candlesticks made in France during the late Empire period. Made from gilt- bronze. Standing on a round foot with a baluster shaped stem. Loose cuffs.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire period bronze and ormolu Grecian style pair of classical urns, circa 1830
Empire period bronze and ormolu Grecian style pair of classical urns, circa 1830

Empire period bronze and ormolu Grecian style pair of classical urns, circa 1830

Located in Central England, GB

This superb quality pair of French Empire classical twin handled urns is very stylish and cast in very heavy solid bronze with alternate sections highlighted with original ormolu whi...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame
Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish gilt gold art frame found in a market in Denmark. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and would loo...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Gold

Empire Patinated Bronze Clock
Empire Patinated Bronze Clock

Empire Patinated Bronze Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful patinated bronze clock featuring Cupid and Psyche with a Sienna marble base

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Copper Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorative Military Letter Opener
Antique French Copper Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorative Military Letter Opener

Antique French Copper Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorative Military Letter Opener

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Copper Napoleon Bonaparte Commemorative Military Letter Opener France Copper 19th Century Dimensions: Length 15.5cm This letter opener celebrates French milit...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Copper

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock
Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Gilt and patinated bronze. The original movement has been cleaned and revised and is in perfect working condition (runs for around one week). Overall authentic condition with its ori...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th Century Empire St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Empire St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Empire St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 19th century Empire st. Vert Patricia marble and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by fine rectangular ormolu supports below the Vert de Patricia marble base. A str...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Style Greek Female Mantel Clocks
Pair of French Empire Style Greek Female Mantel Clocks

Pair of French Empire Style Greek Female Mantel Clocks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire-style (19th Century) green patinaed metal classic Greek female figures on round gilt base holding round mantel clock and barometer. (PRICED AS PAIR) (Not working)

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal

Two Empire Period Gilt Porcelain Vases by Dihl Et Guérhard
Two Empire Period Gilt Porcelain Vases by Dihl Et Guérhard

Two Empire Period Gilt Porcelain Vases by Dihl Et Guérhard

By Dihl and Guerhard

Located in London, GB

These beautiful painted and gilt vases were crafted in circa 1810 by the important Parisian porcelain factory, Dihl et Guérhard (French, 1781-circa 18...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820
Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820

Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820

Located in Knivsta, SE

Empire Cast Iron Pocket Watch Stand with Martial Decoration, circa 1820 Striking Empire-period pocket watch stand in cast iron, dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. A po...

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1820s Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair of French Empire Silvered Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s
Pair of French Empire Silvered Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s

Pair of French Empire Silvered Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of French Empire Silvered Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s A refined pair of Empire candlesticks crafted in silvered bronze, dating from France, circa 1820s. These elegant pieces d...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair Tall Antique Danish Empire Candelabra of Gilded Metal + Bronze 19th Century
Pair Tall Antique Danish Empire Candelabra of Gilded Metal + Bronze 19th Century

Pair Tall Antique Danish Empire Candelabra of Gilded Metal + Bronze 19th Century

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of large Empire style 3-armed candelabras made of a combination of gilded and brown-patinated metal and bronze. Made in Denmark by skilled metalworkers circa 1880s. Very nice c...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

French Empire Bronze Dore Double Inkwell
French Empire Bronze Dore Double Inkwell

French Empire Bronze Dore Double Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with sphinx sides and backrail.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

pair of French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu sconces
pair of French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu sconces

pair of French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a beautiful foliate bottom finial where the...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Eight Solid Brass  Candle Holders Produced, Scandinavia 1970s
Set of Eight Solid Brass  Candle Holders Produced, Scandinavia 1970s

Set of Eight Solid Brass Candle Holders Produced, Scandinavia 1970s

Located in Bergen, NO

Elegant cylindrical form with clean Scandinavian modernist lines. The set features graduated heights ranging from 6 to 15 cm, creating a sculptural, architectural composition when gr...

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1970s Norwegian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Beautiful French Empire Caryatid Candlesticks with Carrara Marble Bases
Beautiful French Empire Caryatid Candlesticks with Carrara Marble Bases

Beautiful French Empire Caryatid Candlesticks with Carrara Marble Bases

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Caryatid Candlesticks with Carrara Marble Bases An elegant and finely composed pair of French Empire candlesticks, crafted in the early 19th century and embodying the...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

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

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This elegant white marble portico clock with gilt bronze appliques dates to the French Empire period, circa 1830. The floral-and-foliate ormolu-mounted frieze sits above four Doric c...

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1830s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Handcrafted Amber Crystal Vases by Unique Luxury Designs, 24”
Handcrafted Amber Crystal Vases by Unique Luxury Designs, 24”

Handcrafted Amber Crystal Vases by Unique Luxury Designs, 24”

Located in New York, NY

Two superb Amber crystal vases, hand-crafted to order in Treviso, Italy, by Unique Luxury Designs, renowned manufacturer of bespoke crystal chandeliers, home accessories and crystal ...

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1990s Italian Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Pair of French Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Pair of French Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Pair of French Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French gilt bronze and patinated bronze four-light candelabra. France, early 19th century. Measures: H 22 in.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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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

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

Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts.
Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts.

Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts (CW5595). The quality is superb, chasing is 10 on 10. France, circa 1870. Dimensions: Height 15 1/2", the base i...

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1870s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock
The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent French Empire ormolu mantel clock features the iconic Neoclassical genre scene often referred to as "The Astronomy Lesson." A popular motif during this period, Emper...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

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

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

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This elegant grey/black marble urn is inspired by classical designs from the 19th century. It is adorned with small gilded bee motifs, popular during the Empire period, symbolizing i...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble

A Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze Garniture Set
A Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze Garniture Set

A Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze Garniture Set

Located in Tarzana, CA

An Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze and Green Marble Three Piece Garniture Set circa 1820. Origin: France Measures: Clock Height 32" Width 21" Dept...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Beautiful Pair of Russian Imperial Glass and Ormolu Mounted Tazza Centerpieces
Beautiful Pair of Russian Imperial Glass and Ormolu Mounted Tazza Centerpieces

Beautiful Pair of Russian Imperial Glass and Ormolu Mounted Tazza Centerpieces

By Imperial Russia

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of Russian Empire Imperial Glass Manufactury and ormolu mounted white opalescent tazza centrepieces, each white opaline bowl beautifully hand cut and hand polished in flutted design with ribbed border; the Ormolu very finely hand chisseled and finished in two tome dore bronze gold...

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1830s Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century
French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century

French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Crystal Baccarat Style Vase, 19th Century

By Baccarat

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant small-scale French Empire potpourri vase, finely mounted in fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) and richly cut crystal. The vessel is arranged in two stages: above, a cup-shaped c...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set
Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and fine quality 19th century French Empire influenced clock set. Having a pair of winged female figures supporting five branch candelabra with scrolling foliate decoration, raised on gilded globes and green marble plinths with ormolu mask mounts. The clock having winged lovers standing over the green marble clock...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Ewers
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Ewers

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Ewers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (19th century) French bronze ewers in the Empire period manner of Andre Antoine Ravio (1759-1814), with urn forms with green patinas, decorated with gilt lotus flower...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

Tis stunning vintage 19th century French Empire white marble mantel (fireplace) clock was made for Tiffany & Co. The clock has a lyre shape body accented with doré' bronze sculpted embellishments of the period. The top of the clock features a radiating sun burst disc with the face of the North wind. The white enamel clock face has Arabic numerals & garlands of flowers &, also, garlands of flowers that surround the Tiffany & Co. name. There is a glittering ring of faceted paste stones attached to the pendulum &, as the pendulum moves, so does this jeweled ring, creating a dazzling effect. The clock has a key wind movement with a French bell. The clock key is present. This clock runs, but will require a cleaning/service to keep accurate time & is sold as is. This wonderful antique time piece...

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Late 19th Century North American Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Marble, Enamel

Elegant Pair of Empire Fire-Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France, 1820s
Elegant Pair of Empire Fire-Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France, 1820s

Elegant Pair of Empire Fire-Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France, 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Pair of Empire Fire-Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France, 1820s A magnificent pair of Empire candlesticks in finely chiseled and fire-gilded bronze, France, circa 1820. These e...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Caesar Bust
Caesar Bust

Caesar Bust

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A finely carved wood bust of Julius Caesar taken from an original marble bust, carved in aged pine and gesso decorated. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week lead tim...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Empire Decorative Objects

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Pine

Elegant Pair of Empire Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze, France c. 1820s
Elegant Pair of Empire Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze, France c. 1820s

Elegant Pair of Empire Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze, France c. 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Pair of Empire Candlesticks in Gilt Bronze, France c. 1820s A refined pair of French candlesticks from the 1820s, crafted in gilt bronze and richly decorated in the classic ...

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1820s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Carved and Gilded Frames Rome 18th Century
Pair of Italian Carved and Gilded Frames Rome 18th Century

Pair of Italian Carved and Gilded Frames Rome 18th Century

Located in Milano, MI

Pair Roman Gilded Frames 1700, rare pair of antique carved and gilded wooden frames, Rome 18th century. Rectangular in shape, with three orders of carving, this pendant of ancient Ro...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

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

Pair of Superb Antique Italian Neoclassical Empire Bronze Figural Candelabras

Located in New York, NY

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

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Empire Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century Empire Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Empire Candlesticks

Located in Ljungby, SE

A pair of French Empire candleholders from around 1820. They are made of fire-gilded bronze. Decorative acanthus leaves adorn the candleholders, along with fluting. Removable candle ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Sèvres Style Porcelain Urns, a Pair
Monumental 19th Century French Empire Sèvres Style Porcelain Urns, a Pair

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Sèvres Style Porcelain Urns, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent pair of French antique gilt bronze mounted pink Sèvres porcelain style vasiform urns. Born in France in the 19th century, hand-crafted in rich grandiose Empire taste, palatial awe-inspiring large scale, featuring ornate finely chiseled and sculpted dore' bronze hinged handle mounts, partial gilt pink ground baluster form amphora - pithos form body surmounted by patinated brass final topped cover affixed to the flaired narrowing neck rising from voluptuous bulbous tapering body, embellished with elaborate gilded gold enameled scroll flourish filigree decoration framing central oval medallion showcasing hand painted polychrome classical landscape and pastoral figural scenes, over doré bronze mount fillet adorned porcelain foot ending in substantial sturdy octagonal cast gilt metal plinth base. A superb example, high quality craftsmanship, construction, and materials, exceptionally executed design, this pair makes for a wonderful decorative object and most impressive statement piece! Exceedingly rare, boldly beautiful and absolutely stunning, this majestic pair is sure to become the focal point in any room. Placed in beside a fireplace, flanking an door, entry or hall, atop a massive sideboard...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog
Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog

Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered paperweight dating from the early to mid-19th century. The plinth of rectangular form surmounted by a fully sculpted giltbro...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Bronze Eagle Figure
French Empire Bronze Eagle Figure

French Empire Bronze Eagle Figure

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (19th Cent) bronze figure of eagle perched on yellow marble column base

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire 19th Century Ormolu and Painted Bronze Mantel Clock with Young Sailor
Empire 19th Century Ormolu and Painted Bronze Mantel Clock with Young Sailor

Empire 19th Century Ormolu and Painted Bronze Mantel Clock with Young Sailor

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An Empire ormolu and painted bronze mantel clock attributed to Jean-Simon Deverberie. Fitted in an ormolu case shaped as a cotton bale, the round enamel dial features Roman numeral hours and Arabic fifteen-minute graduations, indicated by two pierced gilt bronze hands. Shirtless and barefoot, a young black sailor...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock
French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, circa 1830, the white enamel dial and movement strike on bell surmounted by a standing classical figure resting on an amphora pouring water, ...

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1830s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of exquisite Empire candlesticks which combine gilt and patinated brass. Made in 1820s France. Various intricate rose, floral and leaf patterns adorn the bases in gilt brass. ...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Small Danish Empire Veneered and Brass Trinket Box, Circa 1825
Small Danish Empire Veneered and Brass Trinket Box, Circa 1825

Small Danish Empire Veneered and Brass Trinket Box, Circa 1825

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Rectangular Period Empire Trinket Box in Veneered Mahogany and Brass Panels on the Edges, Denmark Circa 1825.

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Brass

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box
Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box

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Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box

Located in London, GB

A Magnifient Lapis Empire Style Box This box is Absolutely Stunning, Ormolu Mounted

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20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Objects

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Lapis Lazuli

Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810
Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810

Pair Antique French Paris Porcelain Hand-painted Dog Vases by Darte Frères 1810

By Darte Frères

Located in Portland, OR

A large & wonderful pair of antique French Porcelain de Paris Darte Frères hand-painted & gilded portrait vases, with scenes of dogs, and painted in the manner of Fragonard, circa 18...

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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Magnificent Pair of Gilt-Bronze Figural Empire Period Candelabra, circa 1815
Magnificent Pair of Gilt-Bronze Figural Empire Period Candelabra, circa 1815

Magnificent Pair of Gilt-Bronze Figural Empire Period Candelabra, circa 1815

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A magnificent and highly important pair of gilt bronze figural empire period candelabra. French, circa 1815. A Magnificent and Highly Important Pair of gilt bronze Figural Empi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Empire decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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