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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.

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Style: Empire
Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
Large boat bed in solid mahogany flamed, mahogany veneer, with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes, Empire period. Four baluster uprights, dec...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

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
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17th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Antique Venetian Silk Velvet Pillow
Located in Canterbury, GB
Large Impressive Cushion Finest quality Venetian silk velvet panel Circa 1900 Edged with 18th century metallic tassel fringe Backed with antique Mohair velvet Good antique condi...
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1890s Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metallic Thread

18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 19" X 13", Circa 1850s
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

French 19th Century Empire Bedside Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome mahogany French Empire bedside table from the 19th century. This stunning bedside has a beautiful top, made of St. Anne marble, ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery
Category

1890s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silk, Mahogany

Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

Early 1800s Albanian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"
Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere Charles-François Delamarche Paris, 1805-1810 Circa
Located in Milano, IT
Charles-François Delamarche Ptolemaic armillary sphere Paris, circa 1805-1810 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-coloured paper It measures 15.74” in height, ...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper, Wood

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
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16th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

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

Materials

Silk

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...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Pine

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 16'' X 16''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Brussels tapestry pillow. 17th century. 16'' X 16''.
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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

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

Materials

Wool

Aubusson French 1800 - 15" x 15"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French 1800 - 15" x 15"
Aubusson French 1800 - 15" x 15"
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

BVIZ Pair of Antique Ottoman Empire Gold Embroidery Pillows
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recently made toss pillow pair from antique, Ottoman Empire raised gold metallic embroidery depicting scrolling vines in linear orientation, on mint green velvet. Hand trimmed with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

19th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow 19" X 13", it also has it's pair as well for whom that is interested, … more
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool

French Empire Mahogany 3-Fold Screen with Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
French Empire style (19th century) mahogany 3 fold screen with bronze trim.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

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

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Bronze

Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. The lid and sides are covered in an intricate floral design with musical instruments and a scene of two playing cherubs in its ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Aubusson 1800 - 17.5" x 14"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

French Aubusson 1800 - 17.5" x 14"
French Aubusson 1800 - 17.5" x 14"
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire Silk Damask Pomegranates 102"
Located in Canterbury, GB
An exquisite length of fine quality French Burgundy Red Silk Damask Dating from circa 1820 Woven with large Medici design featuring lovely Pomegranates gorgeous colour of deep ric...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silk

18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 15" X 11", Circa 1850s
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 20" x 20", Authentic 16th Century piece handmade
Category

16th Century Turkish Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

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

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

French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique ...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Early-19th Century English Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Early-19th Century English Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 10", Floral Design, Authentic
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

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

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early French 19th Century Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Firescreen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early French 19th century Empire mahogany and gilt bronze firescreen Screen has a period embroidered flower decorated insert.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 16"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 10''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 18th century French tapestry pillow. 23'' x 10'' x 6''.
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

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

17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow - 25'' X 11''
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17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

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...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Velvet

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Italian Yellow Tole Obelisk Urn With Paw Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming neoclassical yellow tole water or tea urn in the form of an obelisk balanced on a square plinth by fours balls supported by brass paw feet. Decorated on four sides with ma...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Category

1850s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Albanian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 19'', Handmade and Needlework, Extremely Fine and Unique
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Empire Nightstands in Walnut Early 19th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of bedside tables from the Empire period, in walnut flamed striped walnut, have a small under-top drawer on the front, a door, and a deeper drawer below. Plinth feet support on ...
Category

Early 1800s Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble

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

Antique French Aubusson Pillow - 19" X 21"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, 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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 15"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 22" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17th Century - 24'' X 12''.
Category

1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Florentine Silk & Metallique Pillow
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Category

1860s 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

18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
Category

18th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow 18th Century
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

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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