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.
Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Empire
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 C. French Empire Tole Pedestal Jardiniere Cachepot Urn With Bronze Swans
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th Century French Empire style dark navy blue and gilt tole pedestal jardiniere or cachepot. This fine jardiniere has a hand painted Neoclassical landscape vignette on one side and a gilt torch and laurel...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Tôle
Chimeras in france 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
Italian Brass Plant Flower Planter Cachepot Jardinière Lion Paw Feet
Located in New York, NY
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.
Small brass lion head...
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jeweled Malachite Veneered Square Cache Pots
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful pots created in the eighteenth century at the time of the empire, with beautiful details and jeweled materials.
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18th Century European Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Malachite
Empire Style Spaniard Cerámicas Bondia Set Of Large Jardiniere And Pedestal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an olive green color set of large Spaniard Cerámicas Bondia Jardiniere and pedestal. The Jardiniere is decorated with a relief of Empir...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
English Plant Flower Pot Holder Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Paw Feet
Located in New York, NY
An English copper plant or flower pot holder cachepot jardiniere w/Lion paw feet, 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
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
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
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
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. Th...
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1810s German Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1820s French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
Pair of Period Empire Cachepots, Fine Mercury Fired Gilt Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful and fine pair of Empire period gilt bronze cachepots with Waterford crystal tops.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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.
Category
1820s French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Tin
French Empire Mahogany Jardinière
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large French Empire mahogany Jardinière with brass lining, brass trim and mounts on a tripartite plinth base.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Pair of Bronze Empire Style Classical Urns, circa 1820
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English Brass Jardiniere with Lions Heads, Rings and Paw Feet Details
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C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875.
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English Copper Hammered & Cast Brass Jardiniere with Acanthus Paw Feet, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English copper hand hammered & cast brass jardiniere with a rolled rim, flanking scrolled side handles, and resting on the original acanthus lion paw feet, Early 19th Century.
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1820s English Antique Empire Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
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Brass, Copper
19th C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Jardiniere with Napoleonic Bee Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century French Empire gilt bronze jardiniere with a Napoleonic bee motif. It is marked on the underside. It is in wonderful condition. Th...
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19th Century German Bronze Footed Urn
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French 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter
Located in Buisson, FR
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19th Century Napoleon III Jardinière or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
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Empire Style Gilt Bronze Planter, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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French Empire 1860 Ormolu Bronze Display Compote and Baccarat Purple Cut Crystal
Located in Miami, FL
French Ormolu compote with Baccarat cut crystal.
Beautiful and fantastic presentation table compote, created with mythological allegoric patterns in France, during the early period of the 3rd French Empire, Napoleon III (1852-1870), circa 1860. Carefully crafted in an oval-diamond shape with neoclassic designs in black patinated and gilded ormolu bronzes. All graciously mounted in a checkerboard base with four round sabots.
Suited on top, with a removable oval shaped dish made by Baccarat in the rare purplish Amethyst color, with radial decoration and scalloped upper edge.
Have a measures of 184 mm by 165 mm by 95 mm (7.25 x 6.5 x 3.75 Inches).
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Classic Empire Style Jardiniere from the Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
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Early 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Glass Figural Tazza or Bowl
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 19th century French empire gilt bronze and glass figural tazza or bowl.
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H 12.8 in W 6.89 in D 5.71 in
Pair Empire Style Anthenienne Form Gilt Bronze and Glass Jardinieres
Located in New York, NY
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Empire Table Plateau in Gilted Bronze
Located in Knivsta, SE
Empire table plateau in gilt bronze from France. Early 19th century. Beautiful patina with worn original glass.
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Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Italian Cube Shaped Opaline glass planter Jardiniere With Brass Hardware.
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Fine 19th C Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Presentation Centerpiece
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A fine 19th century large bronze dore and brilliant cut glass presentation centerpiece. Eagles on a tripod design with a center column ending in pawed winged feet.
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French 19th Century Small Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Oval Empire Jardinière
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H 3.15 in W 6.89 in D 5.12 in
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Located in Westwood, NJ
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20th Century Russian Faberge Solid Silver & Glass Jardiniere, c.1910
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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.
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