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Empire 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
Spanish Empire Rectangular Mirror in Gold Leaf Giltwood and Beveled Glass
Spanish Empire Rectangular Mirror in Gold Leaf Giltwood and Beveled Glass

Spanish Empire Rectangular Mirror in Gold Leaf Giltwood and Beveled Glass

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant Rectangular Empire Style Beveled Mirror in Giltwood Late 19th century-1930s. Large size. This stunning rectangular wall mirror / console mirror was hand-crafted in carved wo...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Empire Trumeau Mirror
French 19th Century Empire Trumeau Mirror

French 19th Century Empire Trumeau Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A large 19th century French Empire trumeau mirror that is bold yet refined, using Neoclassical decorative elements to project a respect for history and luxury. Across the frieze alon...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

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Gold

French 19th Century Gold Empire Mirror
French 19th Century Gold Empire Mirror

French 19th Century Gold Empire Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French Empire mirror (c. 1800) is symmetrical to hang in either direction, exhibiting low-relief floral decorations that leave ample space for the gilt molding to reveal its red...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

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Gold

Empire Double Headed Eagle Wall Mirror in Bronze, Spain 1940s
Empire Double Headed Eagle Wall Mirror in Bronze, Spain 1940s

Empire Double Headed Eagle Wall Mirror in Bronze, Spain 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Two Headed Eagle Bronze Wall Mirror, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Spectacular bronze wall mirror with a crowned double headed eagle surrounding a shield shaped beveled glass. This stunning br...

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20th Century Spanish Empire Mirrors

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Bronze

Small Rectangular 19th Century Wooden Mirror and Frame
Small Rectangular 19th Century Wooden Mirror and Frame

Small Rectangular 19th Century Wooden Mirror and Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Danish or Swedish 19th Century Empire Mirror. This classic rectangular mirror features the original mirror. Wonderful mirror that can be displayed on a vanity or hung verticall...

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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

19th Century French Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
19th Century French Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror

19th Century French Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French rectangular wall mirror made of hand carved gilded Pinewood with its original mirror glass, in good condition. The arched mirror is particularized by detailed flower carvings and fittings. The Parisian décor piece represents the First French Empire...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

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Mirror, Pine, Giltwood

Antique early 20th century small oval gold leaf and paint gilt French mirror
Antique early 20th century small oval gold leaf and paint gilt French mirror

Antique early 20th century small oval gold leaf and paint gilt French mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

This is a beautiful small oval mirror that was crafted in France in the early 20th century, around 1910. The mirror features a frame made of lime wood and is adorned with plaster mol...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

20th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror
20th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

20th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

19th French Empire period gilt wood oval mirror

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror
French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror

French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French Empire mantle mirror (c. 1800) exhibits restrained surface decoration concentrated to intermittent, low-relief floral motifs that leave ample space for the gilt molding t...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

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Gold

Empire Style Gilded Tole Toleware Mirror Vintage, Italy, 1950s
Empire Style Gilded Tole Toleware Mirror Vintage, Italy, 1950s

Empire Style Gilded Tole Toleware Mirror Vintage, Italy, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning Empire style toleware mirror. The gilded resin or plastic frame surrounds a glass mirror. Made in Italy, circa 1950s. Beautiful mirror for any room or your hall entry. Nice ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin

19th Century Carved Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror
19th Century Carved Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror

19th Century Carved Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror

Located in Germantown, MD

An impressive late 19th Century Empire carved giltwood Mahogany wall Mirror, Circa 1890s. Measures 49.5" in width, 4" in depth and stands 33" in height.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Overmantel  Mirror
Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Overmantel  Mirror

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Overmantel Mirror

Located in London, GB

A good sized Gilt Empire antique mirror with applied decorative motif gilt work on a rectangular frame, lambs tongue design inner slip. Mirror in good condition. Original boarded bac...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Vintage golden sunburst mirror, 1960s
Vintage golden sunburst mirror, 1960s

Vintage golden sunburst mirror, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Resin sunburst mirror with convex mirror glass. The mirror is in a good condition. 1960s - made in Belgium. Dimensions: Diameter: 43cm Ref.: 84654535 40-41

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1960s Vintage Empire Mirrors

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Resin

Period Century Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame
Period Century Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame

Period Century Giltwood Italian Empire Style Frame

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Italian Empire original giltwood frame with two rows of carving Early 19th century Internal measurements cm 58.5 x 47 Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompan...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Mirrors

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Wood

Large French Carved Gilt Wood Mirror
Large French Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

Large French Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large 19th Century French Carved Painted and Giltwood Mirror. This Impressive mirror features a rectangular frame adorned with finely carved trailing floral and foliage garlands, a h...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror
Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror

Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is a large antique oval mirror that was made in France in the second half of the 19th century, circa 1860. The mirror is decorated with beautiful ornaments with rich sy...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Mirror With Frame Made In Mahogany With Marquetry From 1890s
Mirror With Frame Made In Mahogany With Marquetry From 1890s

Mirror With Frame Made In Mahogany With Marquetry From 1890s

Located in Lejre, DK

This pair of mahogany mirrors with marquetry from the 1890s is a splendid example of late 19th-century craftsmanship and design. Each mirror features a beautifully crafted mahogany f...

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1890s Danish Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Cheval Mirror
Empire Cheval Mirror

Empire Cheval Mirror

Located in Woodbury, CT

In walnut with ebonized trim, this stately mirror has exquisite lines and exemplifies the design motifs of the period. Burl walnut surrounds the glass that has survived more or less ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

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Walnut

A large French Empire wood and gesso mirror, C 1840.
A large French Empire wood and gesso mirror, C 1840.

A large French Empire wood and gesso mirror, C 1840.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The two-tone painted, rectangular frame with ornate gilt highlights throughout. Perfect in an entryway, to elongate a hall way or above a mantel horizontally. The neutral mirror may...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

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Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet
Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet

Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet

By Georges Jacob

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A mahogany cheval mirror and jewellery cabinet, once belonging to Leitizia Bonaparte, Napoleon's mother. The veneered semi circular topped mirror framed by columns topped with gilt bronze cassolettes and single arm candle holders. The bottom section is fronted by two doors which open to reveal nine shallow leather cartonniers and six jewellery drawers; the whole carcass richly decorated with gilt bronze friezes and various classical motives. Similar gilded bronze mounts are found on various pieces of furniture in the collection of the Louvre Paris. This rare museum worthy piece of furniture came from the Chateau Du Pont Sur Seine. The piece is not stamped but the quality of the mahogany and the amount of finely chiseled and burnished gilt bronze mounts, plus the presence of the cartonnier and jewellery drawers almost certainly point to a royal provenance and which almost certainly came from the workshop of Georges Jacob. The Chateau De Pont Sur Seine was originally built in 1632 and hosted such important historical figures as Catherine de Medicis and Cardinal Richelieu. In the late 17C it was acquired by the Duc de Saxony, one of Louis XVI’s uncles whose family maintained ownership until 1792 until the start of the French Revolution when they had to vacate to escape the guillotine. While it suffered damage by the revolutionairies it was still very habitable and in 1805, Napoleon purchased the chateau for his mother Madame Letizia Bonaparte where she resided until Napoleon’s fall from grace in 1814. Madame Mere...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Painted And Giltwood Mirrors
Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Painted And Giltwood Mirrors

Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Painted And Giltwood Mirrors

Located in Essex, MA

Small mirrors nice to flank a painting or other artwork. Arched scrolled crest over a mirror plate surrounded by a white painted border.

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1810s Italian Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Round Empire Style Gold Mirror by Randy Esada Designs, 2010s
Round Empire Style Gold Mirror by Randy Esada Designs, 2010s

Round Empire Style Gold Mirror by Randy Esada Designs, 2010s

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Round Empire style gold mirror by Randy Esada Designs. Beautiful gold gilding and beveled mirror. Additional information: Materials: Giltwood, Gold, Mirror Color: Gold Brand: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Late 19th Century Table Mirror / Picture Frame - Empire Style - Gilt Bronze
Late 19th Century Table Mirror / Picture Frame - Empire Style - Gilt Bronze

Late 19th Century Table Mirror / Picture Frame - Empire Style - Gilt Bronze

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Charming French gilt bronze mirror, late 19th century, in Empire style. The rectangular frame is richly decorated with acanthus leaves and classical motifs, crowned with a laurel wre...

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1880s French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Empire Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Cheval Mirror
French Empire Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Cheval Mirror

French Empire Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Cheval Mirror

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A centrally pivoted cheval mirror with gilded bronze mounts; the arched beveled mirror framed in mahogany with gilded bronze rosettes; the mirror...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Antique Gilt Framed Three Panel Mantle Mirror
Fine Antique Gilt Framed Three Panel Mantle Mirror

Fine Antique Gilt Framed Three Panel Mantle Mirror

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine and large Gilt wood Mantle Mirror with Empire and Regency styling, designed with three divided rectangular mirror plates in a carved and gilt frame with a straight moulded ...

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19th Century Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

American Classical Empire Style Over Mantel Mahogany Trident Pediment Mirror 49"
American Classical Empire Style Over Mantel Mahogany Trident Pediment Mirror 49"

American Classical Empire Style Over Mantel Mahogany Trident Pediment Mirror 49"

Located in Dayton, OH

American Classical Empire style Pediment Mirror, circa last quarter 20th century. Features a mahogany frame with an arched pediment over acanthus carved spandrels set around a triden...

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Late 20th Century Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

19th Century Gold Green Painted  Giltwood Empire Trumeau Mirror
19th Century Gold Green Painted  Giltwood Empire Trumeau Mirror

19th Century Gold Green Painted Giltwood Empire Trumeau Mirror

Located in Madrid, ES

An old French Directory period, hand-carved trumeau mirror in gilded wood and painted in green, and its base in off-white. The mirror glass is origina...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Empire Neoclassical Gilt Mirror
Empire Neoclassical Gilt Mirror

Empire Neoclassical Gilt Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Empire Neoclassical gilt mirror. Antique Italian gilt Neoclassical mirror frame with interior leaf and dart holding with large ogee band and o...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Large Mahogany Mirror
19th Century Large Mahogany Mirror

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 Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Gold Giltwood Wall Mirror Neoclassical Style
Gold Giltwood Wall Mirror Neoclassical Style

Gold Giltwood Wall Mirror Neoclassical Style

Located in New York, NY

A gold giltwood wall mirror in the Neoclassical-Empire design, circa 19th century, Europe. The Empire period was another or second phase to Neoclassism. Mirror has beautiful, detaile...

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19th Century European Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique American Empire Walnut Leaf Carved Pier Wall Console Mirror
Antique American Empire Walnut Leaf Carved Pier Wall Console Mirror

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 Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Mirror
French 19th Century Empire Gilt Mirror

French 19th Century Empire Gilt Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French Empire mantel mirror (c. 1800) exhibits calculated restraint in the surface decoration, the gold gilt molding is largely plain and smooth, with feather and foliate carvin...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Russian Pair of Antique Beechwood, Brass Wall Mirrors and Consoles
19th Century Russian Pair of Antique Beechwood, Brass Wall Mirrors and Consoles

19th Century Russian Pair of Antique Beechwood, Brass Wall Mirrors and Consoles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Russian pair of wall mirrors and console tables, nightstands made of hand crafted Karelian Beechwood in good condition. The floor mirrors are supported by two arched legs ...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror
19th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

19th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

19th French Empire period gilt wood oval mirror

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Custom Mirror Hand-Made in our Workshop Using 24kt Gold Leaf and Ebonized Oak
Custom Mirror Hand-Made in our Workshop Using 24kt Gold Leaf and Ebonized Oak

Custom Mirror Hand-Made in our Workshop Using 24kt Gold Leaf and Ebonized Oak

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Custom Hand-Made Aged Mirror by our inhouse Old Plank workshop. The Mirror profile was copied from a 19th century original french Mirror we had in stock and since everyone seemed to ...

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2010s American Empire Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Gilt Wood Antique Rectangula Wall Mirror
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Gilt Wood Antique Rectangula Wall Mirror

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Gilt Wood Antique Rectangula Wall Mirror

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this elegant Italian antique mirror dating back to the early 19th century, during the Empire period. An extremely refined mirror. Made with a wooden frame finely decorate...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Poplar

19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror
19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror

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 Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Pier Mirror
19th Century French Empire Pier Mirror

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 Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood

Mirror Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s
Mirror Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s

Mirror Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s

Located in Lejre, DK

This mirror, crafted from hand-polished mahogany and adorned with intricate carvings, is a stunning example of Danish craftsmanship from around the 1880s. The rich, deep tones of the...

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1880s Danish Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Mirror Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s
Mirror Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s

Mirror Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s

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 Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Gorgeous Pair of Empire Style Black & Gold Wall Mirrors
Gorgeous Pair of Empire Style Black & Gold Wall Mirrors

Gorgeous Pair of Empire Style Black & Gold Wall Mirrors

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful pair of Empire gold gilt and ebony black mirrors which are elegant statement pieces. The giltwood finish is complemented by a lovely ebony black washed gesso patina, and t...

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1940s French Vintage Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Elegant Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Wall Mirror
Elegant Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Wall Mirror

Elegant Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Wall Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fine period French antique, good sized Gilt Empire mirror with applied decorative motif gilt work on a rectangular frame. From near Paris, France! #8435

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror
19th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

19th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

19th French Empire period gilt wood oval mirror

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Marble

Large French Empire Ebony Black and Gold Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror
Large French Empire Ebony Black and Gold Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror

Large French Empire Ebony Black and Gold Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Large scale Empire gold gilt and ebony black mirror is a large statement piece. The giltwood finish is complemented by a lovely ebony black washed gesso patina. The neoclassical embo...

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1940s French Vintage Empire Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Antique Wall Mirror
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Antique Wall Mirror

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Antique Wall Mirror

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this elegant antique Italian mirror dating back to the early 19th century, Empire period. An extremely refined mirror. Made of fine walnut wood and characterized by an el...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Mirrors

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Walnut

19th century Swedish empire revival birch pier mirror
19th century Swedish empire revival birch pier mirror

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 Mirrors

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Mirror, Birch

Early 19th Century Empire Trumeau Mirror
Early 19th Century Empire Trumeau Mirror

Early 19th Century Empire Trumeau Mirror

Located in Houston, TX

An early 19th century painted and parcel-gilt Empire trumeau mirror with horse and chariot scene.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Empire Style Rectangular Mirror in Beige and Giltwood
Empire Style Rectangular Mirror in Beige and Giltwood

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 Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gilded Reflections: French Empire Giltwood Mirror with Classical Relief
Gilded Reflections: French Empire Giltwood Mirror with Classical Relief

Gilded Reflections: French Empire Giltwood Mirror with Classical Relief

Located in New York, NY

Empire Period Giltwood Mirror with Relief Decoration France, circa 1805–1815 This refined Empire-period mirror exemplifies the neoclassical elegance favored in France during the ear...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Small Late 19th Century Mahogany Table or Wall Mirror
Small Late 19th Century Mahogany Table or Wall Mirror

Small Late 19th Century Mahogany Table or Wall Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

English Mahogany Table or Wall Mirror, circa 1860-1900. This small rectangular veneered mirror can either stand on a table or hang on a wall.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Empire Mirror, circa 1810
Empire Mirror, circa 1810

Empire Mirror, circa 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Large wall mirror in the Neoclassical Empire style, circa 1810. The rectangular frame is gilded and adorned with applied stucco ornaments, including stylized acanthus leaves and leaf...

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1810s Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt and Beige Rectangular Mirror
Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt and Beige Rectangular Mirror

Large French Empire Parcel-Gilt and Beige Rectangular Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful Empire period large rectangular mirror with neoclassical relief ornamentation with gilded details and a very nice patina in beige color with red accents, France, circa 1810...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Ormolu Burl Wood Large Trumeau Pier Mirror
Antique French Empire Style Bronze Ormolu Burl Wood Large Trumeau Pier Mirror

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Ormolu Burl Wood Large Trumeau Pier Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Ormolu Burl Wood Large Trumeau Pier Mirror. Item features burl wood, beveled glass, stately bronze mounts including human figured feet, maiden face...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Antique Wall Mirror
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Antique Wall Mirror

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Antique Wall Mirror

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful elegant antique Empire wall mirror, 1800s walnut wood hand carved with finely decorations. Elegant carved and gilded decorations. On the sides two columns with gilded corin...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Walnut

Empire mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire 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 mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, tables, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire 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 mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, C. Werné, Chelini Firenze, and Design Institute America. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $321 and tops out at $161,044 while the average work can sell for $3,200.