Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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.
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Style: Empire
French Empire Style Tessellated Stone Marble Pedestal Stand Planter with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Style Tessellated Stone Marble Pedestal Stand Planter with Lions. Item feature bulbous open planter form, paw feet,...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Stone
Italian Black & Gold Tole Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Head Planters, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian black and gold metal tole cachepot jardiniere planters in the Empire style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Pair are oval in shape with gold trimmed scalloped edge, black ground and gold star design, finish with gold lion head and loop detail on sides. Marked "Made in Italy" on bottom as shown. Dimensions: 4" D x 5.63" W x 4.25" Height.
Larger Italian cachepot...
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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Massive French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Mounted Malachite Urn Jardinière 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
An opulent French Empire Style bronze ormolu mounted malachite urn or jardiniere. Features a rim cast with shells, foliage and bellflowers, the body centered on each side by a medall...
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Late 20th Century Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Tin
English Plant Flower Pot Holder Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Head and Paw Feet
Located in New York, NY
An English copper plant or flower pot holder cachepot jardiniere with lion head and paw feet design, circa early-20th century, England. Dimensions: 8" Diameter x 6.94" Height.
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Early 20th Century English Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper
Pair of Vieux Paris Campagna Form Urns
By Old Paris
Located in Savannah, GA
Hard paste porcelain with polychrome and gold leaf - iron bolt. Impasto decoration. Lovely colors. These classical form urns are clearly a pair, but not an identical pair. Each has a...
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1820s French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Empire Bronze and Marble Urns
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of urns feature neoclassical motifs, including acanthus leaves, egg and dart borders, and Bacchus mask handles. The Verde antico marble plinth bases are mounted wi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Malachite and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine 19th century French Empire malachite and gilt bronze centerpiece. Cut crystal top bowl .Fine mercury gilt bronze sphinx's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Malachite
19th C. French Empire Tole Pedestal Jardiniere Cachepot Urn With Floral Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of exquisite tôle peinte planters exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of 19th-century decorative arts. Each planter is crafted from hand-painted metal, featuring a r...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
Wilhelm Hofmann opaline glass vase late 19th century
By Wilhelm Nikolaus Hofmann
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Wilhelm Hofmann late 19th century opaline glass vase: timeless elegance and refinement
If you would like to enrich your space with an authentic and fascinating piece of art, this op...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair Empire Period North European Ormolu, Cut-Glass, & Tôle-Peinte Cachepots
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare and unusual Pair Of North European Ormolu, Cut-Glass, and Tôle-Peinte Potted Hyacinths/Cachepots, Possibly Baltic, Circa 1815-1825.
Each Modeled As A Tôle-Peinte Sp...
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Tin
Beautiful Pair of Russian Imperial Glass and Ormolu Mounted Tazza Centerpieces
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 Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wood and Bronze Planters, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and bronze planters. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Hand Painted "Porcelaine de Paris" Oval Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique center piece. Crafted in France circa 1830, the "Porcelaine de Paris" oval jardiniere stands on bronze paw feet. Dressed with lion head figures handles, the large cache pot...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Russian Dore Bronze Mounted Amethyst Crystal Scalloped Rim Tazza
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic quality 19th century Russian Empire period Dore bronze mounted amethyst crystal scalloped rim tazza/cache-pot. The crystal is of a beautiful rich amethyst purple color. The crystal is beautifully hand-cut and shaped with a scalloped rim. The crystal is mounted on an incredible dore bronze base with the finest quality. The base is all hand-burnished and matted with an acanthus leaf design and is resting on a square plinth with an acanthus leaf border. The Crystal is easily attributable to the Imperial Russian Glass...
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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Cast Iron Gilded Antique Urn or Jardiniere
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking antique cast iron urn, planter or jardiniere dating from the late 19th century. Originating from France, this 150-year-old, gilded urn is a showstopping piece with its bold black paint and gold colour contrasts. The design brings a sense of grandeur to any setting, detailed with masks among foliage and scrolls to both the front and the back and a pair of handles with stylised winged lion heads. This French urn makes an impressive display piece, the vibrant colours certain to draw any eye.
Additional Information
Base 8.66 x 8.66 inch (22 x 22 cm)
Blue plinth...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
Cast iron jardiniere from Furudahl Järnbruk, Dalarna, Sweden. Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming cast iron jardiniere from Furudahl Järnbruk (1709-1884), Dalarna, Sweden. Karl Johan, early 19th Century. Originally probably a spittoon.
Wear consistent with age and use
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
French Three Piece Jardinière Garniture of the Empire Period
By Jacques-Louis David
Located in London, GB
A Three Piece Jardinière Garniture of the Empire Period
Constructed in tole, being hand painted and decorated in the French Empire Neo-Classical manner of Jacques-Louis David; th...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Tin
Cachepots in porcelain circa 1870 signed H.B &Cie - Choisy le Roi pair.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of planters in porcelain circa 1870 signed in the base H.B & Cie - Choisy le Roi representing "Chimeras winged"
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1870s French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Circa 1815 French Tole Oval Cachepot or Jardiniere
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815 French tole oval cachepot or jardiniere. Exceptionally elegant, raised on painted bronze lion paw feet; swan handles. Each side hand painted w...
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1810s French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Empire Centerpiece with Putto Decor, Bronze and Glass, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Empire centerpiece made of cut glass and fire-gilded bronze with griffin decor and small putto figure in the center.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Tripod Cachepot Brass Bowl
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charmingly elegant antique Empire style brass bowl centerpiece on tripod hoofed feet and decorative handles in an 'abstract' animal form. Lovely aged brass patina all-over, can easil...
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19th Century European Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
1900s Empire Style Urn Vase Pot, Rudolf Wächter, Germany
Located in Skien, NO
Elegant Vintage Empire-Style Urn Vase by Rudolf Wächter, 1960s
A stunning Empire-style urn vase or jardinière pot in glazed porcelain, adorned with exquisite rose decorations encirc...
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20th Century German Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Tole Verrieres
Located in Essex, MA
Each painted green with gilt rinceaux decoration. Oval form with loop handles.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Tin
Large Neoclassical Cache-pot Vase in Green Marble Rome 19th Century Grand Tour
Located in Pistoia, IT
Imposing serpentine marble vase, also called "Prato green." Rome, neoclassical period, first half of the 19th century.
In the Neoclassical period Roman workshops produced fine marble...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Marble
Empire German Ormolu Mntd Mahogany Turtle Feet Jardiniere, Klinkerfuss & Münch
By Johannes Klinkerfuss
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Very Important Empire Period German Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Jardiniere Mounted on Dore Bronze Turtle Feet, In The Manner Of Johannes Klinkerfuss And Casimir Münch. This is truly a masterpiece jardiniere and was crafted by two of the greatest cabinet-makers of all time Johannes Klinkerfuss and Casimir Münch. This piece has an octagonal form with foliate and swan-decorated dore bronze hand-chiseled and two-tone matted gold gallery above a molded top. The gorgeous mahogany wood glistens beside the dore bronze mounts. Each inch of this piece is crafted of the finest quality. The upper mahogany jardiniere is mounted on eight gorgeously life-like top-quality dore bronze turtles, each hand-chiseled, chased and matted with two-tone gold.
Stuttgart, Circa: 1815.
Provenance: The Tony Ingrao...
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1810s German Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
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Italian Brass Plant Flower Planter Cachepot Jardinière Lion Paw Feet
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An Italian brass flower or plant pot planter holder cachepot jardiniere with lion paw feet, in the Empire style, circa 20th-century, Italy. A great piece with a repousse and hammered design, finished with lion paw feet. Perfect to hold and display plants or flowers as shown in images. Piece could also be used as a centerpiece on a table, etc. Alternatively, piece could be used as a catchall container for mail, etc. Many uses, not just for plants or flowers. Marked 'Made in Italy' on underside as shown in last two images. Dimensions: 8.25" Depth x 11.82" Width x 5.44" Height.
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Classic Empire Style Jardiniere from the Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
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Empire planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Empire planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage planters, cachepots and jardinières created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire planters, cachepots and jardinières made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original planters, cachepots and jardinières, popular names associated with this style include and Johannes Klinkerfuss. 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 planters, cachepots and jardinières differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $40,772 while the average work can sell for $4,500.