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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
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow 18th Century
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18th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow Ca. 1820
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1820s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Empire Painted and Lacquered Spyglass, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The adjustable spyglass with gilt brass trim and original leather case.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Lacquer

Circa 1880 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
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1880s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow 18th Century
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18th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
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1880s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century Albanian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
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20th Century Unknown Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cotton, Wool

Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique French Altar Frontal / Valance Finest quality silk velvet. Decorated with gold metallic braid . Edged with the most opulent gold metallic tassel trim Backed with glazed cot...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Velvet

Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
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1850s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Mid 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Aubusson Pillow 20'' X 14'', handmade french piece in great condition
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

1800 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow With Grapes on Ivory Background - 2
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1800 antique French Aubusson tapestry pillow with grapes on ivory background 20'' x 15''. Features needlework. Handmade.
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
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1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Brussels 16th Century - 19" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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16th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Circa 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
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1920s Unknown Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 14" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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1850s Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

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...
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1940s American Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

1880 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 18''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1880 antique needlepoint tapestry pillow 21'' X 18. " Features needlework. Handmade.
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1880s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Napoleonic Empire Cushion French Silk Thread Cannetille Green Cream Throw Pillow
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Napoleonic Empire cushion silk, cannetille and metallic gold thread embroidered Cushion with a rich and luxurious appaerance. Made of genuine silk satin and 19th century embroidered ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Satin, Silk, Down

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17th Century
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17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

1850 English Needle Work Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Extremely unique and fine an english needle work tapestry from mid-18th century. And it's retrieved from the story of: The little red riding hood. Beautiful design and amazing loyal ...
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1850s British Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Fabric

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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1850s Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 22" X 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 28" X 13" - Circa 1850s
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 21'' X 20''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 21'' x 20". Empire and Traditional
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

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''
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Mahogany Bedside Table Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1850, the elegant antique cabinet stands on front rounded columns ending with bun feet and embellished with decorative brass mounts at the shoulder and the b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Brass

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 16"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Brussel 16th Century Pillow - 26" X 16"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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16th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Circa 1870 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1870 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
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1870s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" X 14"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fabric, Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow 20" X 14"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fabric, Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" X 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fabric, Wool

Antique French Tapestry Pillow 18th Century - 14" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 19'' X 19''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 19th century French Aubusson tapestry pillow. 19'' x 19'' x 6''.
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Antique French Aubusson Pillow - 19" X 21"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fabric, Wool

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 17"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French 1800 - 10.5" x 20"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Italian Florentine 18th Century - 16" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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18th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century French Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 25'' X 11'', Authentic 18th Century French Piece
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

1880 Antique French Needlepoint Pillow - 19 X 18
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1880 antique French needlepoint pillow. 19 X 18, tribal and traditional, handmade and authentic.
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1880s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow 19'' x 18''
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18th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 22" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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1850s Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 15" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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1850s Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" X 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17th Century
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17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow, Handmade piece from 17th Century
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17th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 18"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
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17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow
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17th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silk

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
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1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Circa 1900 Antique Susani Embroidery Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1900 Antique Susani Embroidery Pillow
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century French Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 25'' X 11'', Authentic 18th Century French Piece
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Circa 1850 Antique French Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Pillow
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1850s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

1900 Antique Susani Embroidery Pillow - 21 X 12
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1900 antique susani embroidery pillow. 21 X 12.
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Circa 1930 Suzani Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1930 Antique Suzani Pillow
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1930s Unknown Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Feathers

18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
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18th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 19" X 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 19" X 9", Authentic and Antique , Woolen
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16th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Circa 1850 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow
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1850s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

1850 Amritsar Pillow - 20" X 15"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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1850s Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

1780s French Beauvias Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Extremely fine antique French beauvias tapestry pillow with a bouquet of flawers in the center, surrounded by a circle of flowers on rose grounded CA. 1870s. 17'' x 17'' inches. Hand...
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1780s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
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1720s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Circa 1900 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Empire more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

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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