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Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
Magnificent French Empire Napoleonic Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Pedestals Pair
Magnificent French Empire Napoleonic Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Pedestals Pair

Magnificent French Empire Napoleonic Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Pedestals Pair

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally large and magnificent pair of French Empire Napoleonic Sèvres porcelain gilt bronze mounted pedestals. These are a exceptionally beautiful pair of 19th century 24-karat raised gold decorated, gilt bronze-mounted, onyx and Sèvres porcelain pedestals...

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1860s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Onyx, Bronze

Pr. 19th Century Russian Cobalt Blue & Gold Ground Swan Handle Porcelain Vases
Pr. 19th Century Russian Cobalt Blue & Gold Ground Swan Handle Porcelain Vases

Pr. 19th Century Russian Cobalt Blue & Gold Ground Swan Handle Porcelain Vases

Located in New York, NY

A fantastic quality pair of Russian Empire cobalt blue and gold ground swan handle porcelain vases. Each piece is of Amphora form with a gorgeous 24K gold matted, burnished, and shiny front and backside decoration. The front panels consist of a young girl and a young boy, where the young girl is seen holding food on her head with a water pale in her hand walking through the town, while the boy is seen holding a basket of fruit up and walking it back home. The reverse of each of the vases is also elaborately decorated with one of the scenes being a comfy home with a beautiful woody landscape with a deer running through the backyard, while the other vase has a gorgeous landscape scene with a man riding a horse in the background. On either side of the vases are two-tone matte and burnished 24K gold swan form handles. Underneath the handles are 24K gold hand-painted decorations over a cobalt blue ground. The body runs down a waisted gold neck onto a rounded base which sits on a square gold plinth...

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1810s Russian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Plate Decorated with Walnuts
19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Plate Decorated with Walnuts

19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Plate Decorated with Walnuts

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th century Paris porcelain trompe l'oeil plate decorated with walnuts. Beautiful bright green border with floral reserves. Measures 10 1/8" diameter. Good condition.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

John Somers Pewter 'Copo de Whisky' Cups, Brazilian Empire Style, 1980
John Somers Pewter 'Copo de Whisky' Cups, Brazilian Empire Style, 1980

John Somers Pewter 'Copo de Whisky' Cups, Brazilian Empire Style, 1980

By John Somers

Located in Raleigh, US

John Somers Brazilian Pewter – Pair of 'Copo de Whisky' Elevate your barware collection with this elegant pair of Copo de Whisky cups, crafted by the celebrated Brazilian pewter ar...

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1980s Vintage Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

Sugar Box Russia
Sugar Box Russia

Sugar Box Russia

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous box made of blue glass beautifully decorated with white details. Frame of brass. original lock and key. Made during 19th Century Russian Empire period. Small lockable boxes...

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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Silver-Plated Empire Style Champagne Stand, 20th Century
Silver-Plated Empire Style Champagne Stand, 20th Century

Silver-Plated Empire Style Champagne Stand, 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Silver-Plated Empire Style Champagne Stand, 20th Century An elegant silver-plated champagne stand in the Empire style, crafted during the 20th century. Raised on a circular engine-t...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Opal Glass Biscuit Jar Box Hand Painted Floral Motif Gnome Lid
Antique Victorian Opal Glass Biscuit Jar Box Hand Painted Floral Motif Gnome Lid

Antique Victorian Opal Glass Biscuit Jar Box Hand Painted Floral Motif Gnome Lid

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique Victorian Satin / Opaline Glass Biscuit Jar with Hand-Painted Floral Décor and Silverplate Lid, Late 19th Century A charming and finely crafted Victorian satin or opaline gl...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket /Sphinx Decoration, C. 1820
Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket /Sphinx Decoration, C. 1820

Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket /Sphinx Decoration, C. 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Empire Style Silver & Crystal Swing-Handle Basket with Sphinx Decoration, Continental, circa 1820–1850 Measurements: 7" high x 6" wide x 4.75" deep Interior Measurements of Crystal ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s
Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s

Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Empire style sugar bowl in 800 silver, Italy, 1950s It belonged to my maternal great-grandparents and is in excellent condition. Very small signs of the time. Gr. 166,00.

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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Rare KPM Berlin Silhouette Cup & Saucer, Cobalt Blue & Gold, ca. 1800
Rare KPM Berlin Silhouette Cup & Saucer, Cobalt Blue & Gold, ca. 1800

Rare KPM Berlin Silhouette Cup & Saucer, Cobalt Blue & Gold, ca. 1800

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A rare and exquisite silhouette cabinet cup and saucer made by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) Berlin, circa 1800. This neoclassical cylindrical cup is richly decorated with a ...

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Early 1800s German Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelaine de Paris, Manufacture Neppel - Set of 9 handpainted flower plates
Porcelaine de Paris, Manufacture Neppel - Set of 9 handpainted flower plates

Porcelaine de Paris, Manufacture Neppel - Set of 9 handpainted flower plates

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in DELFT, NL

A rare and exceptionally charming set of nine hand-painted Paris porcelain plates, each featuring a distinct botanical motif. The plates are individually identified with the flower’s...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire Sterling Silver (.950)-Mounted Decanter
French Empire Sterling Silver (.950)-Mounted Decanter

French Empire Sterling Silver (.950)-Mounted Decanter

Located in New York, NY

French Empire, beautiful, tall, sterling silver (.950) - mounted, glass decanter, Paris, Ca. 1845. The lower portion of the sterling silver mount is bordered by acanthus leaves. Two ...

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1840s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Russian Empire Malachite, French Bronze Centrepiece/Tazzas by Thomier
Pair of Russian Empire Malachite, French Bronze Centrepiece/Tazzas by Thomier

Pair of Russian Empire Malachite, French Bronze Centrepiece/Tazzas by Thomier

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent pair of Russian Empire Period malachite, French doré bronze and cut crystal Tazzas, signed THOMIRE A PARIS. The square malachite bowls are...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Bronze

Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping
Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping

Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage Russian German silver Melchior set of: 12 forks (six x two different ornaments) Six (Two dessert or cake and four tea ) spoons Three knives Four soup spoons ( one is differen...

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1970s Russian Vintage Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Set of Four Elegant French Silver Open Salt Cellars
Set of Four Elegant French Silver Open Salt Cellars

Set of Four Elegant French Silver Open Salt Cellars

Located in Montreal, QC

Set of four 800 French silver oval open slat cellars decorated with eagle heads, Provincial hallmarks, 1798-1809.

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces
Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces

Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

This pair of Empire-style tazza centerpieces showcases a sophisticated blend of finely cast bronze and Baccarat crystal in a striking three-tier structure. Each tazza is grounded by a solid bronze base, supporting tiers of Baccarat crystal bowls...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Italian Empire Silver Candlesticks, Milan, circa 1810
Pair of Italian Empire Silver Candlesticks, Milan, circa 1810

Pair of Italian Empire Silver Candlesticks, Milan, circa 1810

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of elegant Empire candleholders on an unfilled base, conical structure, offset olive-shaped grommets with a flat, plate-shaped drip edge, smoo...

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1810s Italian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Vintage Russian Soviet Classic Large Crystal and Silver Circular Bowl, ca. 1945
Vintage Russian Soviet Classic Large Crystal and Silver Circular Bowl, ca. 1945

Vintage Russian Soviet Classic Large Crystal and Silver Circular Bowl, ca. 1945

Located in New York, NY

A Russian Classic, silver and hand-cut crystal circular serving bowl of unusually large dimensions, manufactured in Moscow, circa 1945. Silver rim features repeating oak leaf design,...

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1940s Russian Vintage Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can & Saucer, Lemon En Grisaille, Circa 1800
Antique Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can & Saucer, Lemon En Grisaille, Circa 1800

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can & Saucer, Lemon En Grisaille, Circa 1800

By Paris Studio

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautiful porcelain coffee can and saucer, made by a French "Old Paris" maker, dating to the very early 19th century, circa 1800. The coffee can is carefully hand pai...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Camille Le Tallec Gilded Porcelain Signed Cups Empire-Style Set
Camille Le Tallec Gilded Porcelain Signed Cups Empire-Style Set

Camille Le Tallec Gilded Porcelain Signed Cups Empire-Style Set

Located in Roma, IT

Camille Le Tallec Gilded Porcelain Cups Empire-Style Set Spectacular set of ornately gilt service cups hand-painted by Le Tallec of France Important and magnificent Empire-style gi...

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Early 20th Century Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

French 19th century Empire st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece
French 19th century Empire st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece

French 19th century Empire st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece. This most elegant centerpiece is raised by an oval Ormolu base with intricately sc...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Ormolu

Large Russian Empire Porcelain Gold-Ground and White Bisque Figural Centrepiece
Large Russian Empire Porcelain Gold-Ground and White Bisque Figural Centrepiece

Large Russian Empire Porcelain Gold-Ground and White Bisque Figural Centrepiece

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent and large Russian Empire porcelain gold ground and white bisque figural reticulated centrepiece. A large filigree basket supported by three a...

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1820s Russian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece
French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece

French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and finely detailed French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece. The stunning cut Crystal bowl is raised on four straight legs displaying clawed f...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Ormolu

Set of Four Cut Crystal and Brass Salt & Pepper Cellars, Early 20th Century
Set of Four Cut Crystal and Brass Salt & Pepper Cellars, Early 20th Century

Set of Four Cut Crystal and Brass Salt & Pepper Cellars, Early 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Set of Four Empire Style Cut Crystal and Brass Salt & Pepper Cellars, Early 20th Century A refined set of four open salt and pepper cellars, executed in faceted crystal and mounted ...

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Early 20th Century Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Brass

French, Early 19th Century, Empire Style, Pierced Porcelain Basket
French, Early 19th Century, Empire Style, Pierced Porcelain Basket

French, Early 19th Century, Empire Style, Pierced Porcelain Basket

Located in Lantau, HK

French Empire Paris porcelain gilt reticulated centerpiece basket. Ideal decorative centerpiece to hold flowers or fruits on a dinning table Ref AACPO18 Shipping included Free and...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

French Empire Period Paris Porcelain Basin and Pitcher with Napoleonic Emblems
French Empire Period Paris Porcelain Basin and Pitcher with Napoleonic Emblems

French Empire Period Paris Porcelain Basin and Pitcher with Napoleonic Emblems

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An extremely elegant Paris Porcelain wash basin and pitcher dating from the First Empire Period, around 1815, and featuring as its decoration th...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Swedish Empire Mahogany Decanter Box with Three Cut Crystal Bottles, circa 1820S
Swedish Empire Mahogany Decanter Box with Three Cut Crystal Bottles, circa 1820S

Swedish Empire Mahogany Decanter Box with Three Cut Crystal Bottles, circa 1820S

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish Empire Mahogany Decanter Box with Three Cut Crystal Bottles, circa 1820–1830 A refined Swedish Empire flask cabinet in richly figured mahogany (Swietenia mahogoni) veneer, d...

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1820s Swedish Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of three Neoclassical Italian Porcelain Plates
Set of three Neoclassical Italian Porcelain Plates

Set of three Neoclassical Italian Porcelain Plates

By Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea 1

Located in New York, NY

Set of three Neoclassical Italian Porcelain Plates. Three Real Fabbrica hand painted and gilded Naples Neoclassical Empire soup plates with central roundels depicting jewel toned my...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze & Cut Crystal Round Centerpiece Bowl
Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze & Cut Crystal Round Centerpiece Bowl

Wonderful French Empire Gilt Doré Bronze & Cut Crystal Round Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French empire gilt doré bronze & cut crystal round centerpiece bowl raised on paw feet

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20th Century French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Silver and Cut Crystal Candy Dish
19th Century Silver and Cut Crystal Candy Dish

19th Century Silver and Cut Crystal Candy Dish

Located in Paris, FR

A candy dush in silver and blown crystal cut in oves and cut known as "diamond point". The candy dish is decorated with antique motifs representing deities: on one side, Poseidon emerging from the wave trident by hand, on the other side Hermes god...

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1830s European Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Ice Bucket with Lion Head Design
Ice Bucket with Lion Head Design

Ice Bucket with Lion Head Design

Located in New York, NY

A copper and brass ice bucket with lion head design, in the Empire style, circa mid-20th century. This copper ice bucket with lid has brass lion head and loop design on sides (or fro...

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Mid-20th Century American Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Neoclassical French Bird Plate
Neoclassical French Bird Plate

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can & Saucer Duo hand painted, French circa 1800
Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can & Saucer Duo hand painted, French circa 1800

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can & Saucer Duo hand painted, French circa 1800

By Paris Studio

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautiful porcelain coffee can and saucer duo made by a French Old-Paris maker, dating to the very early 19th century, circa 1800. The fine quality and very good / ex...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique WMF Art Nouveau Empire Pattern Cookie Jar Barrel or Ice Cube Bucket
Antique WMF Art Nouveau Empire Pattern Cookie Jar Barrel or Ice Cube Bucket

Antique WMF Art Nouveau Empire Pattern Cookie Jar Barrel or Ice Cube Bucket

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Antique Art Nouveau Empire pattern biscuit barrel by WMF. High quality crafted from silverplated brass with a cut glass liner this piece can also perfectly be used as a ice cube to...

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Early 1900s German Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu Mirrored Surtout De Table Centerpiece
French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu Mirrored Surtout De Table Centerpiece

French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu Mirrored Surtout De Table Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high quality French Mid-19th Century Empire st. ormolu mirrored surtout de table centerpiece. The impressive cent...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece
French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece

French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and most elegant French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece. This stunning centerpiece is raised by a circular Ormolu band with an intricate s...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Ormolu

Elegant French Empire Table Plateau in Bronze with nice patina from the 1810s
Elegant French Empire Table Plateau in Bronze with nice patina from the 1810s

Elegant French Empire Table Plateau in Bronze with nice patina from the 1810s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant French Empire Table Plateau in Bronze with a lovely patina. Worn in the original mirror glass. (see pictures). Made in France during the 1810s Wear consistent with age and ...

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1810s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Victoria Czechoslovakia Decorative Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, 22 cm
Victoria Czechoslovakia Decorative Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, 22 cm

Victoria Czechoslovakia Decorative Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, 22 cm

By Victoria Czechoslovakia

Located in London, England

Victoria Austria porcelain decorative plate, handmade. With its predominance in cobalt blue accentuated with real details, it adds a note of elegance and sophistication to any enviro...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Leaf

Fine Old-Paris Porcelain Saucer with 'En Grisaille' Decoration, French Ca 1810
Fine Old-Paris Porcelain Saucer with 'En Grisaille' Decoration, French Ca 1810

Fine Old-Paris Porcelain Saucer with 'En Grisaille' Decoration, French Ca 1810

By Paris Studio

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautiful porcelain saucer made by a French Old Paris maker, dating to the early 19th century, circa 1810. The saucer is very well painted "en grisaille" with a deer ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated
Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated

Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Beautiful pair of antique candlesticks by WMF are stunning examples of silverplated pewter craftsmanship, made during the Art Nouveau period around 1900. They are part of the "Empire...

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1890s German Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate, Pewter

Set of Ten Empire Floral Decorated Gilt Banded Plates
Set of Ten Empire Floral Decorated Gilt Banded Plates

Set of Ten Empire Floral Decorated Gilt Banded Plates

Located in New York, NY

Antique set of ten Empire white and gilt plates with center floral bouquets; with underglaze red markings for L. Ernie 61 Rue du Bac., France, early 180...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

French 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass with Bronze Rim
French 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass with Bronze Rim

French 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass with Bronze Rim

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Denmark, a very versatile glass with a bronze rim. We see this piece being used for display, a cocktail glass as well as a penholder. We are very impressed with the unbea...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Pr of French Old Paris or Vieux Paris Urns Now Converted into Table Lamps, C1810
Pr of French Old Paris or Vieux Paris Urns Now Converted into Table Lamps, C1810

Pr of French Old Paris or Vieux Paris Urns Now Converted into Table Lamps, C1810

By Old Paris

Located in valatie, NY

Pr of French Old Paris or Vieux Paris urns now converted into table lamps c1810. Old Paris porcelain or Vieux Paris is very broadly defined as porcelain made by artisans in and aroun...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Danish Brass Ashtray Glødeskål Heating Bowl with Wood Handle
Early 19th Century Danish Brass Ashtray Glødeskål Heating Bowl with Wood Handle

Early 19th Century Danish Brass Ashtray Glødeskål Heating Bowl with Wood Handle

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early 19th Danish brass ashtray or bowl with wood handle. This bowl was used for moving burning ambers from one room to another. Great piece to add to a collection of these hard to ...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Russian Silver Basket, St. Petersburg 1835
Russian Silver Basket, St. Petersburg 1835

Russian Silver Basket, St. Petersburg 1835

Located in Sarasota, FL

Russian "84" silver basket from St. Petersburg, 1835. Maker's mark Latin "TS". Fully hallmarked on the handle, bowl and base. Fine cast decoration. The basket is 10.5 " (handle up} H...

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1830s Russian Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Plate Floral Yellow Gold
Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Plate Floral Yellow Gold

Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Plate Floral Yellow Gold

By Tirschenreuth Bavaria, Hutschenreuther

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Fine China Square Selb Bavaria Germany Floral Yellow and gold. Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria with gold rimmed square decorative plate. Gorgeous square platter with a beautiful hand painted 22 karat golden filigree...

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Early 20th Century German Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni
Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

Picture Frame oval photos French Empire Napoleon III style Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche and hand-painted miniature of a garland of flowers with oval border, intern...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pr. of Old Paris Miniature, Gilt Decorated Footed Urns With Garden Scenes, c1800
Pr. of Old Paris Miniature, Gilt Decorated Footed Urns With Garden Scenes, c1800

Pr. of Old Paris Miniature, Gilt Decorated Footed Urns With Garden Scenes, c1800

By Old Paris

Located in valatie, NY

Pair of Old Paris Miniature, Gilt Decorated Footed Urns with garden scenes, c1800. Miniature urns of this type are rare and the decoration is exceptional. The urns have bolted construction with scrolling handles and molded face mask terminals. The beautiful hand painted panels are of a seated young man and woman in traditional dress in a neoclassical garden with classical urns, landscaping, architecture and a fountain. Fine condition with mild typical wear to the gilt. Trent Antiques has been a respected name in antiques for...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Picture Frame square Sterling Silver Enamel Empire-style friezes Salimbeni
Picture Frame square Sterling Silver Enamel Empire-style friezes Salimbeni

Picture Frame square Sterling Silver Enamel Empire-style friezes Salimbeni

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Square shaped frame with Empire-style friezes and borders, in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on a sunburst guilloché pattern. Exterior 13.8 x 13.8...

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1990s Italian Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Empire serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Baccarat, Giorgio Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni, and Christofle. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $56 and tops out at $126,260 while the average work can sell for $2,396.