Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
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
Returnable Items Only
19th Century Empire Period Mahogany Mirror, Type "Psychee"
Located in Sofia, BG
Empire period mahogany mirror. The triangle topped frame holding the mirror supported on two columns with two removable bronze candleholders. Standing on four carved griffon legs, th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Psyche, France around 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Large standing mirror with rotating mirror in an arched frame. The mirror is held by lateral columns which end in fire-gilded bronze urns. The bases are also fire-gilt. The psyche st...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Psyche Mirror in Mahogany, France, early 19th century
By P. Marcion
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Psyche mirror in solid and veneered mahogany with antique triangular pediment and feet carved in the shape of animal claws/paws (sphinx, lion).
The bronze parts are on the theme of n...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
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Bronze
Huge Mirror, Frame, mahogany, faceted, console available, ~1810, Empire, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Beautiful floor or full length mirror, from the Empire period, made around 1810 in Austria.
This huge mirror is still in its original condition - about 20 years ago the surface was...
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1810s Austrian Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
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Mirror, Mahogany, Spruce
Antique French gold leaf gilded mirror cabinet Empire era 1820s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Antique French gilded gold-leaf mirror 1820s Empire period,characteristics of the period are the four palmette decorations adorning the corners of the frame,original mercury mirror o...
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1820s French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
White Painted French Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French neoclassic style white painted and rubbed mirror with a molded cornice, paneled uprights each with flowerhead reliefs and with a beveled mirror.
Dimensions: 52" W x 4.5" D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Stand Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special LARGE standing mirror in empire style. Folding mirror on two sides.
Dimensions:
Height: 180 ( 205 ) cm for mirr...
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Early 20th Century European Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Mirror, Mahogany, Denmark, 1840
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique mirror with hand polished mahogany originally from Denmark around the 1880s.
Dimensions in cm: H: 153 W: 59.
Category
1840s Danish Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Back Room Mirror in Lacquered Wood
Located in Alba, IT
Beautiful mirror in the back of the room in gold and green lacquered wood characterized in the central part by a large medallion within festoons, while festoons with floral motifs st...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mirror, Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
This beautiful hand-polished mahogany mirror is from the late Empire period and was crafted in Denmark around the 1840s. It features intricate carvings along the frame, adding a touc...
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1880s Danish Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Mahogany, 1890
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique mirror made of dark stained mahogany wood from around the 1890s.
Dimensions in cm: H:153 W:59
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional workshop by ou...
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1890s Danish Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mirror of hand-polished mahogany is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that was made in Denmark during the late Empire period, around the 1840s. The mirror is made from hig...
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1880s Danish Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mirror of hand-polished mahogany is a beautiful and unique piece of furniture from the late Empire period. This mirror was crafted in Denmark around the 1840s and features intric...
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1880s Danish Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Hand Polished Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
The mirror of hand-polished mahogany is a stunning piece from the late Empire period, hailing from Denmark around the 1890s. The rich, deep mahogany wood has been carefully hand-poli...
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1890s Danish Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
Mirror of hand-polished mahogany, with carvings, made in Denmark from around the 1880s
Dimensions in cm: H:130 W:63.
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1880s Danish Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Psyche Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most detailed French 19th century Empire period ormolu mounted mahogany Psyche mirror. The mirror is raised by an impressive ormolu support below a thick mahogany b...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
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Ormolu
Swedish 19th Century Empire Mirror in Mahogany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 19th century Swedish Empire mirror with mahogany framework. With its simple, timeless lines and deep honey-toned hue, this handsome piece adds a touch of elegance and architect...
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1820s Swedish Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
American Empire Style Zoomorphic Design Cheval Mirror
Located in New York, NY
American Empire-style (first quarter 20th Century) mahogany cheval mirror flanked by carved swans on a scalloped base with paw feet and an eagle finial.
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1910s Vintage Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Cheval Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
With an arched mirror set in a conforming frame and able to swing and adjust, flanked by a pair of columns with Corinthian capitals and urn finials, square plinth base. Casters.
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1820s French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Substantial Mahogany Empire Cheval Mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Very large figured mahogany and ormolu mounted cheval mirror, the architectural top above rectangular mirror plate supported by turned pilasters. The square stepped base section havi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French Empire Period Mahogany Tall Mirror with Ormolu Mounts and Side Columns
Located in Wells, ME
French Empire period tall mahogany looking glass with side columns, bold cornice, Ormolu mounts and stepped base. This five foot tall mirror features flame grain mahogany and ormolu ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Court Empire Mirror, circa 1810
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, Cuba mahogany veneer. Original glass.
A good historical condition with a wonderful warm patina.
(M-31).
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cheval Mirror, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very fine Empire gilt and patinated bronze mounted mahogany cheval mirror or 'Psyché'.
French, circa 1820.
This fine Empire style mahogany cheval mirror or 'Psyché' is of e...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
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Bronze
19th Century Large Mahogany Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
Large mirror made of mahogany, the mirror itself consists of two panels in a large mahogany frame with two candleholders on each side.
Originates...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
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Mahogany
19th Century Italian Cheval Mirror
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and imposing, 19th century, Italian cheval mirror made in solid mahogany. Belonged to a well known Italian actress of the golden age o...
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
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Wood
French Empire Mahogany Cheval Mirror with Brass Inlays & Ormolu, circa 1790
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Empire cheval mirror in mahogany with brass inlays & ormolu mounts, on double lyre-pedestal with original mirror. France, circa 1790.
Dimensions: 34" wide x 19 3/4" deep x ...
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1790s French Antique Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
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Empire floor mirrors and full-length mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Empire floor mirrors and full-length mirrors 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 floor mirrors and full-length mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire floor mirrors and full-length mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Scandinavia 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 floor mirrors and full-length mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $882 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $3,630.
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