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

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Wool, Cotton

French Empire Mahogany Bedside Table or Somno
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classically inspired French Empire marble topped mahogany bedside table which the french call sono. fThe round column shaped table has a black marble top with a recently applied ge...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Breccia Marble

Pair of 20th Century Wood and Marble Top Italian Empire Style Night Stands, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian bedside tables from the mid-20th century. Furniture made in Cantù, carved and veneered in walnut, burl, beech, mahogany and fruitwood in the Empire style. Bedside tab...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

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.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

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

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Metal

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

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

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Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 8"
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

Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or Neoclassical style nightstand or bachelor chest By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful book-matche...
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1960s American Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

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

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Bronze

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

Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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Early 1800s Albanian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Throw Pillow Made from 17th Century Brussels Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17" x 12", authentic 17th century European piece, good condition
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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" X 13"
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 - 24" x 12"
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

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Its shape is reminiscent of a book and lid and bottom are covered in a unique floral ornamental desi...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Gold Plated Snuff Box with Architectural Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from gold-plated sterling silver. The lid is embellished with a nice little graphic of a church surrounded by generous floral motives and ornament. I...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Empire Backgammon Games Box in Mahogany with Pieces, early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
An Elegant Empire Backgammon Game Box in Mahogany (Swietenia Mahogani) with details in Hallmark Silver. Made in the early 19th Century. This Games Box for Backgammon is the perfect decorative piece that is also complete with pieces for playing the game! A refined Empire outside which lets the expensive materials of the piece convey the object's elegance. The interior of the box's lid forms one of the playing fields, the other being the bottom part. The backgammon board on the inside of the box is made out of intarsia wood...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver, Brass

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

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 13" X 16"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, 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

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Wool

19th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow 13" X 11"
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

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

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

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century French Wooden Maquette/Model of the Pantheon with Napoleon I Figure
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and highly detailed wooden maquette, dating from the late 19th century, is a remarkable representation of the Pantheon in Paris. It stands as a significant example of Bonapartist art, crafted with extraordinary precision and attention to detail. The maquette is constructed from intricately cut, re-drilled, and assembled wood, designed to form a miniature model of a temple...
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE PERIOD BED HEADBOARD
Located in Firenze, FI
This beautiful Empire period shield headboard, dating to around 1810, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship made entirely of cherry wood. The gilded and carved wood finishes give a touch...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
The history of Aubusson textiles dates back to the 14th century. The town of Aubusson is located in the La Marche area of France, which is located at the base of the Creuse River. It...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Ca.1920 Antique Suzani Pillow - 20'' X 20''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1920 Antique Suzani Pillow 20'' X 20'', Handmade and Needlework
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1920s Uzbek Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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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

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Wool

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Lid and bottom are covered in the same floral design reminiscent of a bouquet or floral ornament. Th...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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

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Sterling Silver

Swedish Backgammon in Curly Karelian Birch with Playing Pieces, Empire 1820/30s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Backgammom Box in Curly Karelian Birch with Playing Pieces, Swedish Empire (Karl Johan) 1820/30s. Complete with two Die made in bone and Playing Pieces for two players. This beautifully crafted backgammon box...
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1820s Swedish Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

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

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Sterling Silver

Pair of 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillows
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 17th Century Tapestry Pillows. 1) Tapestry panel of brightly a brightly colored parrot amidst lush fruiting branches, representing a harmonious balance of nature, and applie...
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Textile

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

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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silk

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

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"
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

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
The history of Aubusson textiles dates back to the 14th century. The town of Aubusson is located in the La Marche area of France, which is located at the base of the Creuse River. It...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

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

Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 15" x 14"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

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 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Crystal, Silver

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

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

Antique 16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 19''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry pillow, 23" X 19" x 6" Made in the 16th century.
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16th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

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...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

Flemish 17th Century - 18.5" x 17.5"
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

1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17th Century - 24'' X 12''.
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1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
The history of Aubusson textiles dates back to the 14th century. The town of Aubusson is located in the La Marche area of France, which is located at the base of the Creuse River. It...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" X 17"
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

Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 21" x 16"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 16'' X 14" , Circa 1850s
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-18th Century porcelain snuff tobacco box with Ormulu gilt embossed relief and with empire classical motives. The inside of the lid is decorated with colorful flowers. Wonderful a...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Ormolu

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

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Glass, Wood

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" x 12"
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 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

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

21st Century Yellow Double Bed by Modenese Gastone Interiors, Empire Inspiration
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This item is definitely a true masterpiece: yellow double bedwith empire-style decorations, pleated head and footboard with high-end customizable fabrics. Designed and produced by M...
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2010s Italian Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

19th Century Balkans Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Nightstand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Balkans Empire style marble-top bedside cabinet. circa 1830 Born in Southeastern Europe in the first half of the 19th century, most like...
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Mid-19th Century Balkan Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Aubusson French 1800 - 15" x 15"
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

Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Aubusson Pillow 18'' X 18''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 18th century French tapestry aubusson pillow. 18'' x 18''
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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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
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17th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 9"
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 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

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Wool, Feathers

Pair of Viennese Empire Beds, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Viennese Empire beds in walnut veneer. The beds have been expertly restored and polished by hand.
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 16"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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1850s Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

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

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

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Comodini Impero in Noce Inizi '800
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di comodini del periodo Impero, in noce lastronati in noce rigatino fiammato, presentano sul fronte un cassettino sotto piano, un anta e al di sotto un cassetto più profondo. ...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 15" 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

Materials

Fabric, Wool

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

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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