Empire Pier Mirrors and Console 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
19th Antique Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful antique Spanish flame walnut and marquetry wall mirror, circa 1840.
The walnut frame is beautifully inlaid with a continuous marquetry border.
The quality and...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Pier Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome and stately French Empire mirror with gilded hand carved detail.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood
Very Tall 8' Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an extraordinary 8' tall antique Empire Style console mirror. An Italian extended pier mirror in walnut with a marble plinth, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Of impressive stature and exceptional craftsmanship, this piece is ideally suited to grand reception rooms or palatial entrance halls.
Striking proportion at 99.5'' (253cm) in height, creating an unmissable focal point
Beautifully figured walnut stocks, displaying deep caramel hues and rich grain interest
Topped with a delightful crown pediment, finished with gilt relief moulding for an elegant flourish
Original mercury glass mirror plate, with charming foxing and light, age-related character
Fascia adorned with gilt artistry, elevating the warm walnut tones beneath
Cool grey marble tabletop sits at 85cm, perfect for display or utility in a hallway setting
Serpentine pilaster supports, a classical touch, terminating with darling gilt hoof foot mounts
Stands upon a plinth base with deep apron, grounding the mirror with architectural poise
Presented in two parts for ease of placement, and secures to the wall with brass fittings
Maximum mounting width of 99cm (39'') across the rear edge of the plinth
This antique Italian pier mirror...
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1860s Italian Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Marble
Empire Style Rectangular Wall Mirror with Beige and Gilt Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Empire Style Mirror, France, 1930s.
Beautiful Empire style rectangular mirror in beige patina with neoclassical relief foliage and floral ornamentation with gilded details .
The fra...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spanish Empire Console Table with Mirror in Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Spanish Empire console with mirror in mahogany and rosewood with satinwood inlays, circa 1810.
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1810s Spanish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
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Rosewood
19th Antique Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
About
This is a beautiful antique Spanish flame mahogany and marquetry wall mirror, circa 1840.
The mahogany frame is beautifully inlaid with a continuous marquetry border.
The qua...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Neoclassical Gilt Empire Mirror, France
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Giltwood. Empire mirror.
france 20th century
Patinated art glass.
brass ornaments.
compact messurements!
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1950s French Vintage Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage Empire style beveled pier mirror in giltwood frame. Mirror has two sections a smaller rectangle on the top and longer on the bottom. The top sides form columns with fleur de...
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1960s American Vintage Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Large Empire Style Mirrors, by Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and impressive pair of Empire style gilt-bronze and burr, Amboyna Mirrors, By Maison Krieger.
Each mirror is over 328 cm high (129 inches) and ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
Empire Style Rectangular Mirror in Beige and Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Empire Style mirror, France, 1930s.
Beautiful Empire style rectangular mirror in beige patina with neoclassical relief foliage and floral ornament...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Empire Mahogany Trumeau Mirror with Bronze Doré Mounts-c. 1810-20
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small period French Empire mahogany trumeau with gilt bronze mounts representing cornucopias, ivy and marguerite flowers. The mirror is of small proportions with original glass. A ...
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1810s French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Large French Empire Mirror with Worn Gold Gilt Finish
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century French Empire mirror with original mercury glass mirror. Large scale Empire Gold Gilt mirror is a large statement piece. The...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Neoclassical Empire Mirror in Mahogany w/ Original Glass, c. 1810
Located in Miami, FL
An large and well restored architectural neoclassical mirror on a plinth base and turned split columns that support a pediment top. This North German mahogany mirror has it original ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Antique Geometrical Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Mirror with Carved Crest
Located in Miami, FL
About
This is a beautiful antique Spanish flame mahogany and marquetry wall mirror, circa 1840, 19th century.
The mahogany frame is beautifully inlaid with a continuous marquetry...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier or Empire Demi Lune Console with Mirror
Located in Greven, DE
Antique demi-lune console with pillar mirror
North Germany
Mahogany
Biedermeier/Empire around 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 234 x 88 x 51 cm
single height console: 78 cm, sing...
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1810s German Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Period Trumeau
Located in Pembroke, MA
Empire painted trumeau mirror with neoclassical detailing, including winged cherub, in dark green and gold.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Antique American Empire Walnut Leaf Carved Pier Wall Console Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Walnut Leaf Carved Pier Wall Console Mirror. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 38" H x 22" W x 4.5" D
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19th Century Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
19th century Swedish empire revival birch pier mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Swedish empire revival birch pier mirror circa 1890.
Fine architectural pier mirror made in birch.
Rich golden empire revival birch, with architectural cornice. ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birch
19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century empire revival mahogany pier mirror circa 1870.
Excellent quality pier mirror using the finest mahogany. Architectural cornice top with cresent shape which showcases t...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Danish Empire Mahogany Wall, Pier Mirror, 1820s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mahogany wall mirror with gilt detailing. Manufactured in Denmark in the early to mid-19th century.
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1820s European Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Empire Period Walnut Demilune Console Table with Mirror
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful antique early 19th century Italian Empire demilune console tables with mirrors in rich brown walnut wood and black ebonized wood with gilt accents come from a villa in...
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mercury Glass, Wood, Walnut
French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Cheval Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Napoleon III Empire style mahogany and ormolu-mounted freestanding Cheval swiveling mirror. The oval framed mirror plate surmounted with Empire style ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Original Empire Style Large Console Mirror in Walnut Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 19th century Empire style console wall mirror in walnut . Column with marbled walnut wood with gold leaf on the end, three mirrors and top molded frame.
This important mirro...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
French Empire Tall Carved Gitwood and Gilt-Gesso Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a flat bottom and sides and top with convex form, the surfaces all decorated with gilt-gesso decorations consisting of friezes of foliate scrolls, neoclassical rosettes, and e...
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1810s French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
Empire Period Parcel-Gilt and Cherry Mirror, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and large Empire period mirror, dating from the early 1800s and French in origin.
The mirror frame in cherrywood with carved gilded neoclassical design and mirror plate in ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood
An Italian early 19th century Empire st. patinated Mahogany and Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stately northern Italian early 19th century Empire st. patinated Mahogany and Giltwood mirror. This stunning Mahogany mirror is decorated with a Giltwood string of laurels at the b...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Large 19th Century French Empire Dressing Mirror
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very impressive large 19th century mahogany and ormolu French Empire dressing mirror with an Egyptian influence, the pyramid shaped top with an ormolu face flanked by ormolu urns, ...
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1820s French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Style Trumeau Mirror with Matching Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century French Empire style trumeau mirror with matching console table, featuring a decorative mythological "Verre Églomisé" reverse paint...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
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Located in Morazzone, Varese
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H 28.35 in W 20.28 in D 0.99 in
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Bronze, Brass
H 30.4 in W 19.9 in D 1.3 in
19th Century French Empire Style Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
Early 19th century French empire period mirror. Original condition with neoclassical motifs.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
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Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice 19th century Swedish Empire figured Mahogany Pier Mirror and Table 1840-60. A two piece set composed of the large mirror and a very n...
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Empire pier mirrors and console mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Empire pier mirrors and console mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pier mirrors and console mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire pier mirrors and console mirrors 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 pier mirrors and console mirrors, popular names associated with this style include and Maison Krieger. 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 pier mirrors and console mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $613 and tops out at $161,044 while the average work can sell for $4,045.