Empire Wall 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
Period: 20th Century
Empire Double Headed Eagle Bronze Wall Mirror, 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 bronze mirr...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Vintage golden sunburst mirror
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gilded resin sunburst mirror with convex mirror glass.
The golden mirror is in a good condition.
1960s - made in Belgium.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 35cm
Ref.: 87456414
Ref.: 1
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Resin
Large French Empire Style Mirror with Gold Gilt Finish
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large scale French Empire style mirror with beautiful neoclassical embossed motif in classic French form. Will add elegance to any room! #5862
Category
Early 20th Century Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Carved Giltwood Balloon Form French Empire Inspired Wall Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
It is an Italian carved giltwood balloon form mirror with French Empire styling. It has mirrored frame and Greek key and tassel appointments. It is marked and in very good condition....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Baker Furniture Company Empire Mahogany & Gilt-Wood Mirror, 1990s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Empire mahogany & gilt-wood mirror by Baker Furniture Company
Additional information:
Materials: mahogany, mirror
Please note that this item contains materials that are legally...
Category
20th Century Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
1970s Gilt Carved Resin Sculptural Wall Mirrors, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning wall mirrors you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Resin
Luxurious Vintage Mirror in Wooden Carved Frame, Belgium Large Wall Mirror
Located in Bastogne, BE
Empire Style vintage wall mirror in a beautiful wooden frame. Belgium.
A mirror is an important accessory for any room. This model has a luxurious design that will add individuali...
Category
20th Century Belgian Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Italian American Federal-Style Oval Mirror with Eagle Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the sophistication of our vintage Italian American Federal-style oval wall mirror. This exquisite piece is hand-crafted from premi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Giltwood, Mirror
DIA Neoclassical Bronze, Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury neoclassical influenced mirror surrounded by brass trim and a bronze frame, made by Design Institute of America.
Category
20th Century American Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mahogany and Gilt Metal Large Wall Mirror in Empire Taste
Located in Pewsey, GB
This is a large and imposing mahogany and gilt metal mounted wall mirror in the Empire taste, some aging to silvering of mirror plate as seen. Very heavy.
Length 167 cm and Width ...
Category
1920s British Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th C Empire Bronze & Gilt Mounted Mahogany Console / Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Empire Neoclassical Brass Mounted and Mahogany Wall Mirror in good condition. Solid Mahogany frame. Measures 18" in width and 36" tall. Mirror glass is 15"W x 2...
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mirror, Mahogany, Marquetry, 1910
Located in Lejre, DK
Small mirror in mahogany wood with intarsia from around the 1910s.
Dimensions in cm: H: 77 W: 97
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional workshop by our edu...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Style Gilt Leaf and Urn Motif Wall Mirror
Located in Peabody, MA
French empire style wall mirror featuring a classic motif of gilt leaf and flower vining emanating from a center urn, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Empire Style French Mirror with Porcelain Gold Frame, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Luxury mirror
Massive figured frame made of porcelain, covered with enamel and painted with gold.
Beautiful floral decor.
There is a possibility...
Category
1950s French Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Porcelain, Mirror
Set of Five Italian Midcentury Made Bronze and Brass Barber Wall Mirrors
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare group of practical size vintage Empire mirrors.
If you are looking for a quality made and practical size mirror then one of these Empire Revival specimens could be yours to own and enjoy soon. If you are looking for a set of identical mirrors for a project you are working on then you are even more lucky, because this beautiful and truly decorative set really is a rare find. All hand-crafted in the mid 1900s these beautifully designed and quality made mirror frames really are a joy to behold. Their gilt surface makes the stylish and symmetrical bronze mask ornaments on top stand out even more, making them like the icing on the cake of these easy to mount and highly stylish wall mirrors. We don't have to go into all the places and spaces where this set can and will look amazing, our designer clients are much better at that than we are. No matter where you decide to have these on display/where you decide to use them, they will never fail to impress.
Again great value for money. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days are complimentary. No matter if you purchase one or all.
Maximum height x width x depth: 30.4 x 19.9 x 1.3 inches.
Height of these mirrors without the bronze mask sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Italian Florentine Empire Style Gilt Mirror by Chelini
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy, by Chelini Firenze, a lovely late 20th century gold leaf gilded mirror with Empire style hand carved elements like quiver and torch.
Manufactured circa 1990s by Chelini Florence...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Empire Oval Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Regency Empire style handcrafted mirror. Oval hand carved wooden structure with silver foiled finish. Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Empire Oval Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire handcrafted mirror. Oval shaped hand carved wooden structure with silver foil finish.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Neoclassical Empire Round Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Regency Empire style handcrafted mirror. Round hand carved wooden structure with silver foiled finish, Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Empire Round Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Regency Empire style handcrafted mirror. Round hand carved wooden structure with silver foiled finish. Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Style Brass and Lacquered Metal Mirror with Cup and Swan Necks.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Empire style mirror is made of brass and lacquered metal with decoration. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Gilt Empire Mirror, France
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Giltwood. Empire mirror.
france 20th century
Patinated art glass.
brass ornaments.
compact messurements!
Category
1950s French Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Empire Rectangular Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire style handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foiled finished.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Empire Rectangular Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire style handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foiled finished.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Empire Style Inspiration, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Large antique French mirror, Empire style inspiration, circa 1950. Large antique frame in carved natural wood, grooves and crosses decorati...
Category
1940s French Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Mirror
Neoclassical Empire Oval Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire handcrafted mirror. Oval shaped hand carved wooden structure with gold foil finish.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Empire Round Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Regency Empire style handcrafted mirror. Round hand carved wooden structure with silver foiled finish. Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Elegant Polladio of Italy Sculpted Iron Mirror with Wall Console Table
By Palladio
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1960s signed "Palladio" of Italy wall-mounted Carrara marble console table with mirror. Elegant piece sculpted of iron with gold gilded paint.
Fabulous foyer piece.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
French Empire Style Ebonized and Painted Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
French Empire style ebonized and painted mirror.
Antique French Empire style or Neoclassical style ebonized and painted vertical mirror from the 1920s.
This versatile mirror has a Cl...
Category
1920s French Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Empire Oval Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire handcrafted mirror. Oval shaped hand carved wooden structure with silver foil finish.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Neoclassical Empire Rectangular Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire style handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foiled finish. Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Empire Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A large-scale early 20th century mantel or pier mirror, giltwood Empire style frame detailed with classical motifs, including anthemions and trailing grape vines. Excellent antique c...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
French Empire Style Giltwood Mirror Elaborately Carved Frame Circa 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
French Empire style giltwood mirror, circa 19th century, elaborately carved frame, the mirror flanked by fluted baluster uprights, four corners decorated with lion-head pattern.
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Empire wall mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Empire wall 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 wall 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 wall mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall 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 wall 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.
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