Empire Platters and Serveware

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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.

Style: Empire

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

$1,737Sale Price / set|20% Off

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

A Tableware set in very fine porcelain made in Italy between the 60s and 70s by the Doccia factory "Richard Ginori". Richard Ginori is an historic Italian ceramic's factory founded in Tuscany, in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, of which Gio Ponti was creative director for 10 years. This dinnerware is part of a Manufacture collection inspired by the elegant lines of the Empire style and which was out of stock for a long time. Now, the new ownership of the brand, recently purchased by the Gucci Group, has included the Contessa collection back in the range but without the subtle tone-on-tone trim that embellished the gold encrusted rim. We could say that this vintage dinner service...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Small French Hand Painted Toleware Metal Tray With Bird

$195

Small French Hand Painted Toleware Metal Tray With Bird

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small French hand painted black tray adorned with an ornate, vintage style design. The design features a central oval medallion containing a painted scene of a red flower and a small...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Delft 'Boch Frères' Blue and White Transfer Decorated Porcelain Charger

$695

Delft 'Boch Frères' Blue and White Transfer Decorated Porcelain Charger

By Delft

Located in Germantown, MD

A large Delft 'Boch Frères' Blue and White Transfer Decorated Porcelain Charger , widely used as a wall decoration plate. Dimensions: 15" in wi...

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Early 20th Century American Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Silver Candy Dish, Egyptian Style, First Empire

$8,042

Silver Candy Dish, Egyptian Style, First Empire

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Early 19th century silver drageoir or candy dish adorned with Egyptian head and on the collar with openwork palmette motifs. On the two spiral handles are suspended two twisted rings. The base is decorated with curving tubular patterns. The removable lid features floral finial. The interior of the candy dish is entirely lined with vermeil. The candy dish is characteristic of the Egyptian style that developed after the return of the Egyptian campaigns of Napoleon the first. With the «Description of Egypt...

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1810s French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Early English 19th Century Pewter Plate

$276Sale Price|20% Off

Early English 19th Century Pewter Plate

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small round pewter plate with London and makers mark on the rear side.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Early 19th Century Metal Cookie Cutter, Denmark

$175

Early 19th Century Metal Cookie Cutter, Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish early 19th Century metal double-sided cookie cutter.

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical French Bird Plate

$1,650

Neoclassical French Bird Plate

Located in New York, NY

Gilt and painted neoclassical French Empire bird plate. Large old Paris Porcelain circular serving dish with hand painted gilt foliate scrolled border with wide bands centering a pai...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Yellow Empire Oval Metal Bread Basket with Brass Accents and Engraved Handles

$471

Yellow Empire Oval Metal Bread Basket with Brass Accents and Engraved Handles

Located in Kastrup, DK

Empire Bread Basket in Oval Form, Crafted from Metal with Ochre Finish. This elegant Empire bread basket features an oval shape, crafted from metal with an ochre-colored finish. The...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Sterling Silver Entrre Dish Empire Style

$5,629

Italian Sterling Silver Entrre Dish Empire Style

By Argenteria Auge

Located in VALENZA, IT

Elegant Empire style sterling silver vegetable dish. The shape is rectangular with rounded corners. A border has been welded onto the lower and upper parts, created with the Empire s...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Empire Plate by Stone, Coquerel and Legros in Paris

$1,613

Empire Plate by Stone, Coquerel and Legros in Paris

By François Antoine Legros, Athanase Marie Martin Coquerel

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Earthenware plate from the Creil factory, decorated with a mythological scene in a landscape. In this scene, a young man and Cupid are hunting together, accompanied by a Nymph who is...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Tray, England, early 19th Century

$1,250

H 7 in W 18 in D 18 in

Antique Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Tray, England, early 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Antique Mahogany Cutlery Tray, England, early 19th Century. Sectioned square tray with brass bail handles. 'Butler' trays were used by household staff to carry cutlery for table sett...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Beige Square Breakfast Tray Hand-Painted Silver Leaf Bird Tree Branch

$425

H 2.5 in W 17.63 in D 17.63 in

Vintage Beige Square Breakfast Tray Hand-Painted Silver Leaf Bird Tree Branch

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Style Square Vintage Serving Tray, Barware in Cream Color Finish Wood with hand-painted Silver Leaf Motif. Depicting a Bird resting on a Flower Bush. Mid-Century Modern Period with Asian Modern Fine Art...

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1970s American Vintage Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Leaf

Early-Mid 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Octagonal Platter

$475

H 1.5 in W 14.25 in D 10.88 in

Early-Mid 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Octagonal Platter

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early-mid 19th century Chinese export porcelain blue & white platter. Octagonal form with notched corners. Charming decoration of birds by the water with butterfly, flowers & rock ou...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Bone China Plate Porcelain, 1990, Italy

$574

H 0.79 in Dm 11.82 in

Richard Ginori Bone China Plate Porcelain, 1990, Italy

By Richard Ginori

Located in Milano, IT

Richard Ginori bone China plate porcelain, 1990, Italy.

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1990s Italian Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Blue and White Arita Porcelain Charger, Edo Period, 19th C, Japan

$1,800

H 2 in Dm 18.88 in

Large Japanese Blue and White Arita Porcelain Charger, Edo Period, 19th C, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large Japanese blue and white decorated Arita porcelain charger, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The large and shallow blue and white Arita porcelain charger measures 18 ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Extensive 159 Piece Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Dinner and Tea Service

$9,999

H 2 in W 11 in D 16 in

Extensive 159 Piece Richard Ginori Contessa Porcelain Dinner and Tea Service

By Richard Ginori

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Contessa Brown by RICHARD GINORI 1735 An exceptional and comprehensive porcelain dinner and tea service by Richard Ginori 1735, in the elegant and now-discontinued “Contessa Brown”...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Gold

Serving Tray, 19th Century English in Papier Mâché

$1,240

H 1 in W 32 in D 25 in

Serving Tray, 19th Century English in Papier Mâché

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English papier mâché serving tray with an exquisitely hand painted scene of a stylized bird, floral bouquet and rococo bordering with lacquered finish. Perfect for servi...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Paper

Richard Ginori 33-Piece Gilt Demitasse Service

$1,344 / set

H 1 in Dm 8 in

Richard Ginori 33-Piece Gilt Demitasse Service

By Richard Ginori

Located in Vista, CA

33-piece white and green porcelain Richard Ginori demitasse service for 8, with gilt trim, scalloped rims and brand stamp at undersides. Includes 12 d...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Superb Hand Painted Minton Porcelain Tray

$1,800

W 22 in D 15.25 in

Superb Hand Painted Minton Porcelain Tray

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Large Minton porcelain tray with hand painted wisterias. Raised paste gold and platinum add depth and elegance to this rare example in amethyst and lavender palette. The handles are ...

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19th Century English Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Platinum

Large Irish Delft Blue & White Platter

$2,500

H 14.75 in W 20 in D 2 in

Large Irish Delft Blue & White Platter

Located in New York, NY

Of octagonal form; decorated with pine trim and tree peony in an outdoor setting with trellis paling; hanging wire attached.

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Mid-18th Century Irish Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Delft, Pottery

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial

$2,580

H 4.93 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Cow Finial

By Edward Charles Brown 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1867 by Edward Charles Brown, this charming, Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Butter Dish, features engr...

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1860s English Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-century Sterling Tiffany Dish

$3,400 / set

H 2 in W 12 in D 8 in

Mid-century Sterling Tiffany Dish

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We are so happy to offer this sterling silver Mid-Century Tiffany dishes. It has an oval shape and curves upwards on the ends. It stands on a pedestal (not weighted) thereby off the ...

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1950s American Vintage Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Serving Tray with Handles

$950

H 1.25 in W 11 in D 9.25 in

Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Serving Tray with Handles

By Anna Weatherley Designs

Located in Toronto, ON

A beautiful hand painted square serving tray with handles, by Anna Weatherley Designs. Anna Weatherley has been designing and producing Fine Botanical Hand Painted Porcelain in Hunga...

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2010s American Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Italian Toleware Tray

$2,683

H 1.58 in W 30.71 in D 28.35 in

Large 19th Century Italian Toleware Tray

Located in London, GB

A large 19th Century Italian toleware tray, exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome and gold on a black ground. Decorated with exotic birds, insects ...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lacquer

Sterling Silver Tray

$850

H 1 in W 10 in D 10 in

Sterling Silver Tray

By Graff, Washbourne & Dunn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful sterling silver tray has a reticulated border and a fluted rim. It has a pedestal so it’s propped off the surface. It is an octagon shaped...

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Early 1900s American Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Previously Available Items

19th Century French Silver-Plated Cachepot, Antique Serveware

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H 5.5 in W 9.8 in D 8.3 in

19th Century French Silver-Plated Cachepot, Antique Serveware

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century Empire serving piece from France is worked in richly toned silver. Its design carries the Empire idiom through in its proportions and detailing. As a serving piece,...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

A pair of Elegant brass Platters in Empire style from late 19th Century

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H 0.79 in Dm 11.03 in

A pair of Elegant brass Platters in Empire style from late 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

A pair of Elegant brass Platters in Empire style probably from the late 19th Century or early 20th Century. Beautiful empire decorations with openwork edge. Wear consistent with age...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Silver-Gilt Pair of Dishes, Odiot, circa 1890

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H 1.58 in Dm 9.45 in

19th Century French Silver-Gilt Pair of Dishes, Odiot, circa 1890

By Odiot

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century French rare and important Empire style pair of solid silver dishes, each of circular form with very fine acanthus leaves borders and chased with a frieze of...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Flowers Hand Painted Porcelain Set of Plates, 1880s

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H 4.73 in Dm 8.27 in

19th Century French Flowers Hand Painted Porcelain Set of Plates, 1880s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice set of hand-painted porcelain plates, country style with a golden border. Dating from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. 12 flat plates, a fruit dish and a standing d...

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1880s French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

A large painted Empire, 19th Century serving tray in tin plate

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H 1.97 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in

A large painted Empire, 19th Century serving tray in tin plate

Located in Knivsta, SE

A large and beautiful painted serving tray. Empire, early 19th Century. Made in painted tin plate. Some minor color loss and wear damages, but overall in good condition in relation...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Tin

Christofle "Malmaison" Oval Silver Plated Platter

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H 1.5 in W 12 in D 9.5 in

Christofle "Malmaison" Oval Silver Plated Platter

By Christofle

Located in Mérida, YU

This elegant silver-plated oval platter in the Malmaison pattern is adorned with a frieze of detailed palm and lotus leaves. One of Christofle's most historic patterns, Malmaison...

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1980s French Vintage Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Empire Silver Ewer with its Bowl by Edme Gelez

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H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 9.06 in

Empire Silver Ewer with its Bowl by Edme Gelez

By Edme Gelez

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A silver ewer provided with a winged putto-shaped high handle resting on an angel head. A wide frieze with an alternation of Cupids and flowery foliages on matting background decorat...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Rosenthal Bavaria Empire Plate

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H 3.94 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Rosenthal Bavaria Empire Plate

By Rosenthal

Located in Chorzów, PL

A plate marked with Rosenthal Bavaria, Empire model. Preservation condition good - a small crack is visible in the last photo.

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1920s German Vintage Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Silver Sauces with Eagle Heads, German

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H 5.71 in W 6.89 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Pair of Silver Sauces with Eagle Heads, German

Located in Epfach, DE

A very fine and elegant pair of silver sauces with eagle heads, silver massiv, silver 800 German, circa 1880 lie well in the hand for pouring together 0,...

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1880s German Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

French Empire Style Gilded Metal and Silvered Bowl

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H 6.5 in Dm 5.5 in

French Empire Style Gilded Metal and Silvered Bowl

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Empire style gilded metal bowl with a removable silvered bronze bowl sitting in a gilded silver base with acanthus decoration around the rim and elaborate swan heads support...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Solid Silver Basket, circa 1896

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H 4.73 in W 6.11 in D 11.82 in

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Solid Silver Basket, circa 1896

By Samuel Boyce Landeck

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century French solid silver basket, shaped oval form on four hoof shaped feet, openwork sides applied with garlands, cherubs, birds and rams heads in typical French Empi...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Empire Plate by Stone, Coquerel and Legros in Paris

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H 0.79 in Dm 9.06 in

Empire Plate by Stone, Coquerel and Legros in Paris

By Athanase Marie Martin Coquerel, François Antoine Legros

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Earthenware plate from the Creil factory, decorated with a mythological scene in a landscape. In this scene, a young man and Cupid are hunting together, accompanied by a Nymph who is...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Empire Style Continental Silver Serving Platter

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H 1 in Dm 13 in

Empire Style Continental Silver Serving Platter

By Eugen Marcus

Located in New York, NY

Classic, Empire style, continental silver (.800) serving platter, Germany, circa 1900, Eugen Marcus - maker. Eugen Marcus was the silversmith to the German Royal...

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Early 1900s German Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Solid Silver Basket, circa 1896

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H 4.73 in W 6.11 in D 11.82 in

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Solid Silver Basket, circa 1896

By Samuel Boyce Landeck

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century French solid silver basket, shaped oval form on four hoof shaped feet, openwork sides applied with garlands, cherubs, birds and rams heads in typical French Empi...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful Pair of Hessenberg 800 Sterling Silver Gold Wash Pierced Empire Bowls

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H 3 in Dm 6.25 in

Wonderful Pair of Hessenberg 800 Sterling Silver Gold Wash Pierced Empire Bowls

Located in Roslyn, NY

Pair of Hessenberg 800 silver pierced rim bowls with gold was in the neoclassical empire motif. (circa 1900s). Measures: 6.25" W x 3" H.

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Early 1900s German Antique Empire Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Empire platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire platters and serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $352 and tops out at $352 while the average work can sell for $352.