Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
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.
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Style: Empire
Erard Empire Grand Piano, Hand Painted & Signed by Pierre Guerin Paris, c. 1920
By Felix Pierre Antoine Guérin
Located in Chicago, IL
Erard 6’ Art case grand piano with bench dating to 1920, Paris.
In 1920, this particular instrument was custom ordered by Marthe Yerles and delivered...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Giltwood
Russian Tempera Icon Unusual Depiction of Jesus Christ 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
This scarce depiction of Jesus Christ was painted presumably in Moscow in early 19th century. The icon is painted in the author's (improvisational) ...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Leopard Fur Pillow, Springbok Skin 16x16" 40x40cm
Located in Dural, AU
It's the season of wild and exotic leopard prints, so set your interiors free with this glamorous leopard fur pillow. A beautifully designed print, ...
Category
2010s Australian Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fur
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes. This sofa is decorated in front of a lyre in the center,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style wooden lit en bateau doll bed from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling accents. Created in France during the last quarter of ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 19th century French Empire period side table or nightstand made of solid walnut and veneer of walnut and finished on all four sides. Book matched veneers with beautiful swirli...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Empire Style Mahogany Wood Nightstands, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of 1930s empire style mahogany nightstands.
They are shaped like a half moon and two legs give elegance and typical style of their time. They also have a central dra...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Schumacher Toile De La Prairie Pillow in Blue
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Toile De La Prairie with a self welt finish. A meadow’s worth of songbirds, butterflies, blooming branches, and seed pods intermingle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Collection of French Opaline Apothecary Jars
Located in Copenhagen, K
Collection of 20 opaline apothecary jars from the 19th century.
Collection consists of 14 larger jars and 6 smaller jars.
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Opaline Glass
Atelier Musee Du Louvre after Pilon Germain, King Henri II Bust, 1850s, France
By Germain Pilon, Atelier de moulage du Louvre
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A French Grand Tour 19th century plaster, bust of French King Henri II made by Atelier de moulage du Louvre between 1854-1865 after Pilon Germain...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Plaster
French Empire Style Steel and Brass Daybed
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19/20th Century) steel and brass trimmed daybed with open arch and scroll design sides
Category
20th Century Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewelry display cabinet...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on the lids outside and a hidden erotic motive on the inside of the lid.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paper
French Empire Alcove Bed
Located in Hudson, NY
Empire fruitwood alcove bed with ebonized carved wood caryatid heads, feet and two pairs of urns.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century French Empire miniature sample commode with four dovetailed drawers. Made of burl of walnut veneer with oak and pine as secondary woods. Working locks with ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
19th Century Nutwood and Bronze Empire Miniature Chiffonier / Chest of Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted masterpiece from the mid-1800s.
This unique, top quality and great condition miniature is an absolute joy to own and look at. Top quality miniatures are hard to find and...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella on the Appian Way, Early 19th Century Circular
Located in Paris, FR
A large circular micromosaic panel representing the so called "Tomb of Cecilia Metella on the Appian way" near Rome. This plate shows superior quality and m...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble
19th-Century French Empire Bronze Napoleon Commemorative Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Empire (19th Century) bronze inkwell in the form of Napoleon's casket covered by a shroud with a crown finial top and resting on a tiered base with...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Toile De Jouy Red and White Textile, Monuments of Paris
Located in Stamford, CT
Pretty amazing large piece of French Toile. 19th century, possibly dating from the Empire period. With Napoleon Bonaparte on top of the bronze column in the Place Vendome. Also showi...
Category
1820s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Textile
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Queen Size Bed Frame with Brass Mounts
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century French Empire mahogany queen size bed frame with brass mounts.
A beautiful classic French Empire bed frame with soft curved head and fo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 23'' x 23'', Empire and Traditional.
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Category
Mid-17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Category
17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow 24" x 12" Inch
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow 24" x 12" Inch
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
French Empire Style Carved Iroko Bed Full Size, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire bed circa 1960
Full-size bedding
Massive carved iroko and fabric
The fabric has to be recovered
The side boards will be made to have th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Empire Napoleon Style Ebonized Oak & Cane Magazine Rack Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
French Empire Napoleon III style ebonized magazine rack. Made from oak with flared caned magazine or newspaper supports. The top is supported by turned columns over scrolled feet co...
Category
Late 20th Century Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cane, Oak
Schumacher Toile Tropique Pillow in Gold
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Toile Tropique with a knife edge finish. A nod to the illustrations of early-1800s botanical etchers—the artists-in-residence on seagoing voyages who sketched ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Antique American Empire Mahogany Washstand Nightstand Bedside Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Mahogany Washstand Nightstand One Drawer Bedside Table. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H x 19" W x 16.5" D x 30" H Top Surface.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry and Burl Wood Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Empire style nightstands or end tables
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Cherry wood, with burl wo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 15" X 11", Circa 1850s
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 25'' x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category
17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
These delightful plank seat children’s chairs are in a rustic Empire style, with a scroll at the top of the back rail and turned legs at the front. In old worn buttermilk paint. Seat...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Miniature Portrait of Napoleon on Porcelain, ebonized frame, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Oil on porcelain in a black wooden frame. Image size: 8 x 6 cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Paint
French 19th Century Empire Daybed & Bed Crown
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous French Empire mahogany alcove daybed and bed crown hand-crafted in France in the 19th Century. A rare lit de repos made of mahogany most likely from Cuba or the Antilles and fitted with brass and ormolu figurines...
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Romweber Empire Mahogany, Burl Wood, and Brass Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Empire or Neoclassical style nightstands
By Romweber
USA, circa 1940s
Mahogany cases, with gorgeous book...
Category
1940s American Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category
17th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1850 Antique Portuguese Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique Portuguese Pillow
Category
1850s Portuguese Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique French Needlepoint
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category
17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1880 Antique Ziegler Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Circa 1880 Antique Ziegler Pillow
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Cast iron coat racks
Located in PARIS, FR
This coat rack and umbrella stand has a very pretty burgundy red patina.
It is in very good condition.
Alfred and Emile Corneau founded their foundry in Charleville in 1846, speciali...
Category
1880s European Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
C A. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Category
1860s Portuguese Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 21'' X 21''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 19th century French Aubusson tapestry pillow. 21'' x 21''
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Pair of Fine Bronze Mounted Empire Beds
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding pair of period Empire bronze-mounted beds in overall very good condition. The figural end column forms feature well cast busts and feet, and there are wreaths, Angels,...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wooden Bed Italian Manufacture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage wooden bed entirely hand made and realized in Italy in he early 20th Century.
Can be also used as a sofa.
Good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 18" X 13" , Circa 1850s
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Rare French, Early 19th Century Napoleonic Medal Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare French early 19th century Napoleonic medal cabinet on four gilt bronze pawfeet, a hinged door to the top and front opening to reveal four drawers containing 184 very fine bronzed plaster medals...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
A Fine French Empire Mahogany Music Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine French Empire
Mahogany Music Stand
19th Century
The adjustable top with swan carvings on the side with gilt bronze mounts over a tripod base ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 30" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category
17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1860 Antique French Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Textile Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
Category
Early 1900s Indian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Category
20th Century Unknown Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Pair of 20th Century Wood with Marble Top Italian Empire Style Nightstands, 1970s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian bedside tables from the second half of the 20th century. Empire style furniture veneered in burl and ebonized wood of beautiful lines and pleasant furnishings. Bedside tables equipped with four drawers of good capacity and original marble top of good size and service. Base tables ideal for placing in a bedroom or living room, for antique dealers and interior designers. Furniture adorned with ebonized front columns and Greek fret placed under the top (see photo). Bedside tables forming part of a complete set of chest of drawers...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 22" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category
17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Feathers
Dutch Brass Umbrella Stand with Lion Paw Feet
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch brass umbrella stand with lion paw feet and blue and white Delft pottery handles, circa mid-20th century, Holland. Dimensions: 8.25" Depth x 11" Width (handle to handle) x 16...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coat Rack Bronze Clothes Hook, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
A great vintage wall hanging coat rack with red velvet and brass hooks from France, 1970s.
The set includes a coat rack and 5 hooks.
A coat rack in the hallway is a convenient and...
Category
1960s French Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Ca.1900 Antique Silk Turkish Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1900 Antique Silk Turkish Pillow 29'' X 11'', Silk, Turkish Traditional.
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of 20th Century Wood Italian Cantù Empire Style Night Stands, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian bedside tables from the mid-20th century. Cantù-made furniture in Empire style veneered in burl, mahogany and beech. Bedside tables with two doors and a drawer of goo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass, Wood
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Find a broad range of unique Empire more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire more furniture and collectibles made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Unknown pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more furniture and collectibles, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Europa Antiques, Modenese Gastone, and Schumacher. 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 more furniture and collectibles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $95,530 while the average work can sell for $2,520.
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