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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 French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail
Antique French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail

Antique French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail

Located in Toronto, ON

This gorgeous pair of Empire period French antique straight crystal vases epitomizes classic elegance and timeless beauty. The crystal is expertly crafted, offering a clear, radiant ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Gilt Vases
Pair Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Gilt Vases

Pair Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Gilt Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair neoclassical Paris Porcelain gilt vases. Exceptional pair of large white and gilt painted campana form urns with strigilated patterning on body dow...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Large Danish Vaseline Opaline Wine Glass or Vases
Pair of Large Danish Vaseline Opaline Wine Glass or Vases

Pair of Large Danish Vaseline Opaline Wine Glass or Vases

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish pair of large white Vaseline opaline wine glasses or vases.

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Opaline Glass

Empire Paris porcelain vases - early 19th century
Empire Paris porcelain vases - early 19th century

Empire Paris porcelain vases - early 19th century

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine antique pair of Paris porcelain vases, early 19th century high-end French production circa 1830 (Empire style, Restauration period). Fully decorated model : polychromatic hand...

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1830s French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century empire toleware decorative urn
Early 19th Century empire toleware decorative urn

Early 19th Century empire toleware decorative urn

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century empire toleware decorative urn circa 1830. Rare decorative urn that would have been used for incense or pot pourri. Original black paint with very strong grecian ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Neoclassical Green and Gilt Faux Marble Samovar Coffee Urn
Neoclassical Green and Gilt Faux Marble Samovar Coffee Urn

Neoclassical Green and Gilt Faux Marble Samovar Coffee Urn

Located in New York, NY

Neoclassical green and gilt faux marble samovar coffee urn. Gilt and green faux marble painted samovar with Greco Roman mask issuing spout on pedestal abov...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III
19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III

19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A remarkable pair of French porcelain and gilt bronze vases in the Sèvres style, richly decorated with hand-painted Napoleonic scenes - a subject highly sought after by collectors of...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Empire Porcelain Vases Dagoty Paris
19th Century Pair of French Empire Porcelain Vases Dagoty Paris

19th Century Pair of French Empire Porcelain Vases Dagoty Paris

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful, important pair of hand-painted Parisian porcelain Medici vases. They feature elegant neoclassical motifs on the bodies: swans with outstretched wings and panoplies. The to...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Large B&G, Bing & Grondahl Vase in Pink with Handles in Gold, Early Stamp
Large B&G, Bing & Grondahl Vase in Pink with Handles in Gold, Early Stamp

Large B&G, Bing & Grondahl Vase in Pink with Handles in Gold, Early Stamp

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large B&G, Bing & Grondahl vase in pink with handles in gold. Early stamp. Dated 1865. 1st. assortment. In perfect condition. Measures 29.5 x 14.5 cm.

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1860s Danish Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

19th Century Meissen Style Porcelain Napoleon lll Bowl Vase Centerpiece
19th Century Meissen Style Porcelain Napoleon lll Bowl Vase Centerpiece

19th Century Meissen Style Porcelain Napoleon lll Bowl Vase Centerpiece

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a gilt bronze mounted and hand painted porcelain large bowl vase with lid. The hand painted continuous scene shows a town celebration with some peasants dancing & playing som...

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19th Century German Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire White & Gold Porcelain Flower Pot Cachepot Vase & Stand Circa 1820
French Empire White & Gold Porcelain Flower Pot Cachepot Vase & Stand Circa 1820

French Empire White & Gold Porcelain Flower Pot Cachepot Vase & Stand Circa 1820

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique early 19th century French Empire white & gold porcelain flower pot cachepot vase and stand, circa 1820. The vase with flared rim and drainage hole at the base; fits into a co...

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1820s French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Empire Revival Urns, Gilt Bronze & Marble, 19th Century
Pair of French Empire Revival Urns, Gilt Bronze & Marble, 19th Century

Pair of French Empire Revival Urns, Gilt Bronze & Marble, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire Revival (mid-19th Century) urns / candleholders with rouge and black marble bodies, gilt bronze ornamentation and a removable top piece that flips to reveal a c...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze and Marble Urns Pair
19th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze and Marble Urns Pair

19th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze and Marble Urns Pair

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire Revival (mid-19th Century) urns / candleholders with rouge and black marble bodies, gilt bronze ornamentation and a removable top piece that flips to reveal a c...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Black and Gold Carved Vase Statues - Set of 2
Black and Gold Carved Vase Statues - Set of 2

Black and Gold Carved Vase Statues - Set of 2

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand carved painted black and gold vase statues, the vase and base can be separated. Sits very tall at 7 feet but is very lightweight being made from wood. Likely originated in Franc...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Wood

Large Medicis Vase In The Empire Style, Limoges Porcelain And Signed By Jacques
Large Medicis Vase In The Empire Style, Limoges Porcelain And Signed By Jacques

Large Medicis Vase In The Empire Style, Limoges Porcelain And Signed By Jacques

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large Medicis Vase in the Empire style, Limoges porcelain Signed by the Jacques Dumont workshops Early 20th century In perfect condition

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Early 20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800
Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800

Claude Galle - Pair of Directoire ormolu urns circa 1800

By Claude Galle

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine pair of ormolu amphora-shaped urns standing on marble pedestals, late 18th century or Empire period circa 1800. High end production attributed to French bronze maker Claude Ga...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Swan Handle Porcelain Vases
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Swan Handle Porcelain Vases

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Swan Handle Porcelain Vases

Located in London, GB

This pair of comprises pendant krater-shaped porcelain vases. Each vase’s wide-lipped ovoid body is supported by a flared stem, which stands on a square-sided podium. Most strikingly...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.
Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An important pair of Empire style bronze ewers, late 19th or early 20th century. A pair of Empire style patinated bronze ewers with marble base, late 19th or early 20th century. Di...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

1800 Empire Nast Porcelain Griffins Masks Roses Flowers Garlands France Vase
1800 Empire Nast Porcelain Griffins Masks Roses Flowers Garlands France Vase

1800 Empire Nast Porcelain Griffins Masks Roses Flowers Garlands France Vase

Located in Munich, DE

This very high quality French vase in caramel hue with guilding is most probably made by the Nast Porcelain Manufacture ( 1754 - 1817 ). It's handles ar...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

20th Century French Empire Blue Urn Vase with Gold Decoration, Jaget & Pinon
20th Century French Empire Blue Urn Vase with Gold Decoration, Jaget & Pinon

20th Century French Empire Blue Urn Vase with Gold Decoration, Jaget & Pinon

Located in Sofia, BG

Amphora-shaped vase and in the Empire style, circa 1920, France made of earthenware with a marine-blue background with gold decorations in the spirit of Sèvres. Round neck surrounded...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

Paris Porcelain Vase with Landscape Scene, France c. 1820
Paris Porcelain Vase with Landscape Scene, France c. 1820

Paris Porcelain Vase with Landscape Scene, France c. 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Paris porcelain vase of good quality, almost two feet in height. The body with painted figural and landscape vignettes on opposing sides, contained by acid-etched gilt border...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns
Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns

Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair Antique French Empire Cararra Marble and Bronze Cassolettes ~ Mantel Urns will make a stunning visual accent for any room! Hand-crafted from prized Carrara marble and gold-plat...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical cut crystal and bronze ormolu mounted urn with lady figure handles centerpiece.   

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Early 20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Wall-Mounted Flower Basket in Scandinavian Design
19th Century Wall-Mounted Flower Basket in Scandinavian Design

19th Century Wall-Mounted Flower Basket in Scandinavian Design

Located in Greding, DE

A vase-shaped, semi-circular flower basket from the 19th century. The wall is adorned with intricate leaf motifs and rosettes, defined by vertical struts. A narrow beaded brass band ...

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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Wood

Pair French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Trumpet Vases, Late 19th Century
Pair French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Trumpet Vases, Late 19th Century

Pair French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Trumpet Vases, Late 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

This pair of French trumpet-form vases dates from the late 19th century and blends two luxurious materials: engraved clear glass and richly decorated gilt bronze mounts with champlev...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Metal

19th Century French Empire Jardinière With Fine Lyra Bronzes 1820–1825
19th Century French Empire Jardinière With Fine Lyra Bronzes 1820–1825

19th Century French Empire Jardinière With Fine Lyra Bronzes 1820–1825

Located in Epfach, DE

French Empire mahogany jardinière with fine bronzes, c. 1820–1825. Mahogany veneer on softwood with an original metal liner and bronze mounts. Original casters. This is a particularly elegant French Empire jardinière...

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1820s French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Napoleon III Royal Rouge Griotte Athenienne
Pair of Napoleon III Royal Rouge Griotte Athenienne

Pair of Napoleon III Royal Rouge Griotte Athenienne

Located in New Orleans, LA

Royal Rouge Griotte Marble Athenienne After Pierre Gouthière Late 19th Century This monumental pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze-mounted Royal Rouge Griotte athenienne perfume vases ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Large Vintage Tole Jardinière, Made In France
Large Vintage Tole Jardinière, Made In France

Large Vintage Tole Jardinière, Made In France

Located in Doraville, GA

A chic French gilded tole pedestal jardinière or cache pot with ring handles. Signed "Made In France". The chic jardinière is a commanding large size with a fine hand painted gilt fl...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Iron, Tin

Fine Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Glass Ormolu-Mounted Neoclassical Urns
Fine Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Glass Ormolu-Mounted Neoclassical Urns

Fine Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Glass Ormolu-Mounted Neoclassical Urns

Located in Roslyn, NY

Pair of lovely French empire style bronze and glass urns. Please note, they are blown glass and one is slightly higher than the other. The base measures 3" x 3".

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Early 20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Paris Porcelain Floral Vase with Caryatid Handles
Paris Porcelain Floral Vase with Caryatid Handles

Paris Porcelain Floral Vase with Caryatid Handles

Located in Sarasota, FL

Paris porcelain floral vase with caryatid handles. Exceptional quality enameling of flowers. Finely executed caryattid handles. The vase is unsigned, as it is typical for Paris porce...

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1850s Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Cast Iron Gilded Antique Urn or Jardiniere
Cast Iron Gilded Antique Urn or Jardiniere

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 Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Fine Pair of 19th c. French Empire Bronze and Crystal Centerpieces
Fine Pair of 19th c. French Empire Bronze and Crystal Centerpieces

Fine Pair of 19th c. French Empire Bronze and Crystal Centerpieces

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a stunning pair of 19th c. French Empire bronze and crystal centerpieces, perfect for adding an elegant touch to any home or special occasion. The intricate design a...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gilt and Opaline Glass Urn
Gilt and Opaline Glass Urn

Gilt and Opaline Glass Urn

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Gilt and Opaline Glass Urn

Located in Dallas, TX

An Empire style gilt and opaline glass urn.

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Mid-20th Century Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Empire Style Porcelain Urn with Nautical Scene
French Empire Style Porcelain Urn with Nautical Scene

French Empire Style Porcelain Urn with Nautical Scene

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (19th Cent) white and gilt trimmed urn with scene of boats by coast and 2 handles with lion heads.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Paint, Porcelain

19th Century Empire Style Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns, Hand-Painted
19th Century Empire Style Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns, Hand-Painted

19th Century Empire Style Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns, Hand-Painted

Located in Phoenix, AZ

19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Pirate Urns. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Russian Rython Vases
Pair of Russian Rython Vases

Pair of Russian Rython Vases

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

A very decorative pair of Rython, also called Cornucopia vases from the first half of the 19th century, probably Russian. Red/pinkish cut glass vases with the ends mounted with gilt...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Attributed to Nast, Circa 1820
Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Attributed to Nast, Circa 1820

Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Attributed to Nast, Circa 1820

By Nast

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A classical French Empire Paris porcelain twin handled vase featuring a signed cameo of Caracalla on the front and gilded military attributes on the back. The very well painted profi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th Century French Paris Porcelain Campaign Urns
19th Century French Paris Porcelain Campaign Urns

19th Century French Paris Porcelain Campaign Urns

Located in Phoenix, AZ

19th Century French Paris Porcelain Campaign Urns. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions. Please see photo with d...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Large Blue and Gold Porcelain Vase
Large Blue and Gold Porcelain Vase

Large Blue and Gold Porcelain Vase

Located in Prato, IT

Germany, mid-20th century In blue and gold painted porcelain Dimensions cm W38 x D25 x H52 approx.

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Mid-20th Century German Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Porcelain Urns, Hand-Painted, 1860
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Porcelain Urns, Hand-Painted, 1860

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Porcelain Urns, Hand-Painted, 1860

Located in Montreal, QC

Now fitted as lamps, these two handled Paris urns are painted with floral bouquets on one side and a courtship scene on the other. The gilding is rubbed but the painting is well exec...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

French 1870 Third Empire Napoleon III Pair of Urns in Marble with Gilded Ormolu
French 1870 Third Empire Napoleon III Pair of Urns in Marble with Gilded Ormolu

French 1870 Third Empire Napoleon III Pair of Urns in Marble with Gilded Ormolu

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of mythological Urns from the French third Empire period. Fabulous decorative pieces, created in Paris, France during the period of the Third French Empire under Napoleon III...

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1870s French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Carved, Painted and Gilded Wooden Urns
Pair of Empire Style Carved, Painted and Gilded Wooden Urns

Pair of Empire Style Carved, Painted and Gilded Wooden Urns

Located in Hudson, NY

This dramatic and decorative pair of urns made in France in the 1920's are in the popular empire revival style. Turned as a rather stretched Campania urn on a stand the vases are the...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Gesso, Paint, Wood

19th c French Empire Carved & Gilt Wood Basketweave Demilune Jardiniere Cachepot
19th c French Empire Carved & Gilt Wood Basketweave Demilune Jardiniere Cachepot

19th c French Empire Carved & Gilt Wood Basketweave Demilune Jardiniere Cachepot

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th century French Empire carved and gilt wood basketweave demilune jardiniere cachepot. Crescent shape with deep carved wood made to simulate a woven basket. Wonderful old ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Giltwood

19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Corbeille Basket Lion Paw Feet Circa 1820
19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Corbeille Basket Lion Paw Feet Circa 1820

19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Corbeille Basket Lion Paw Feet Circa 1820

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique early 19th century French Empire Paris Porcelain corbeille or reticulated basket with griffin supports and lion paw feet circa 1820. Exceptional form with rich gilding. Measu...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of French 19th C.Empire Period Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases
Pair of French 19th C.Empire Period Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases

Pair of French 19th C.Empire Period Old Paris Porcelain Swan Handle Vases

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 green colored ground and further adorned with 24K gold-painted accents around the neck, handles, and bases. The vases are of a slender amphora form with git swan handles and two-tone matte and shiny 24K gold decoration throughout. Each vases body is hand-painted with landscape decoration which depicts a beautiful outdoor gazebo...

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1820s French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns
Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns

Pair of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns

Located in Montreal, QC

Paire of Patinated Bronze Empire Period Medici Urns

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1810s French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Very Handsome Pair of French Polished Verte Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes
Very Handsome Pair of French Polished Verte Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes

Very Handsome Pair of French Polished Verte Marble and Ormolu Cassolettes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A charming pair of polished verte marble and bronze doré cassolettes, double handles with snake motif on rim of candleholder opening with acanthus detailing throughout and front moun...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

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 Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Circa 1820 Pair of French Empire Bronze Handled Urns
Circa 1820 Pair of French Empire Bronze Handled Urns

Circa 1820 Pair of French Empire Bronze Handled Urns

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Circa 1820 Pair of French Empire Bronze Handled Urns Beautiful pair purchased in France, age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Empire Glass Ewer Jug Vase Ormolu French Urn
Empire Glass Ewer Jug Vase Ormolu French Urn

Empire Glass Ewer Jug Vase Ormolu French Urn

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an eye catching green cut glass jug in the Empire manner Good size at almost four feet tall - 112 CM The body is crafted from richly colored, translucent green glass,...

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1980s Vintage Empire Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

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

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 Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Neoclassical Pair of Patinated and Dore Bronze Empire Covered Urns
Neoclassical Pair of Patinated and Dore Bronze Empire Covered Urns

Neoclassical Pair of Patinated and Dore Bronze Empire Covered Urns

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous and rare neoclassical pair of patinated and doré bronze Empire period covered urns with doré bronze cupid masks and foliage scroll doré bronze handles. Each is beautifully...

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1820s French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Empire Rare Beverage Dispensers with Monochrome Decoration
Empire Rare Beverage Dispensers with Monochrome Decoration

Empire Rare Beverage Dispensers with Monochrome Decoration

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of beverage dispensers in caramel-colored lacquered tin. They are decorated with monochrome village scenes and landscapes dotted with ruins. Th...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Tin

Pair of French Porcelain Pharmacy Pots
Pair of French Porcelain Pharmacy Pots

Pair of French Porcelain Pharmacy Pots

By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1

Located in London, GB

Pair of French porcelain pharmacy pots. Gorgeous early C20th Pharmacie Métadier jars by Goumot-Labesse of Limoges. In excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Height 28cm Diame...

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1940s French Vintage Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Tazzas, France Empire Period
Pair of Tazzas, France Empire Period

Pair of Tazzas, France Empire Period

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Tazzas, France Empire Period

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Tazzas from the late part of the Empire period. Made in Red French Marble with a bowl in dark patinated bronze. Base decorated with gilt bronze.

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

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...

Category

1830s Russian Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This elegant bilboquet in grey and black marble is inspired by classical designs from the previous century. It is finely adorned with small gilded bee motifs, popular during the Empi...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

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