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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 - 17" X 17"
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 Florentine Metallique & Silk Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Florentine Metallique & Silk Tapestry Pillow
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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

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

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

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

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Plaster, Wood, Paper

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

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
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19th Century Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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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,...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Brussels 16th Century Pillow - 21" x 18"
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

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

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

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Bronze

Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
Located in Ballard, CA
exquisite exemple of a miniature sample of an empire chest made by a "Compagnon" most likely this was for the mentor to judge the ability of his pupi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

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

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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Metal

Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 7"
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Mid-17th Century German Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Circa 1920 Antique Suzani Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique Suzani Pillow
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1920s Uzbek Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow
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16th Century Belgian 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 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

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.
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

19th Century Gold French Empire Hexagonal Giltwood Verre Églomisé Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold patinated, antique French hexagonal barometer made of handcrafted giltwood, in good condition. The top part of the Parisian décor piece is enhanced by flower carvings. The glass dial is particularized with Verre Églomisé. The thermometer represent the First French Empire time...
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Giltwood

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

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 25'' 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

19th Century Ikat Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century Ikat Tapestry Pillow 23" x 16" , handmade Pillow, authentic Early-19th Century Piece in great Condition
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19th Century Turkish Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Feathers

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow With Figures In A Landscape In A Sepia Tones Ca.1850
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1850s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

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

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

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Wool

Period French Empire Neoclassical Wallpaper Screen by Zuber of Dufour
Located in Essex, MA
Period Empire neoclassical wallpaper screen. Either by Zuber of Dufour. Was always intended as a screen.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow. Classical and Victorian, it's done by French Tapestry maker back in 1900s.
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool, Cotton

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

2 Harden French Empire Egyptian Revival Cherry Marble Nightstands Commodes Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive pair of French Empire Egyptian Revival chest by Harden Furniture Company, circa 1980s. Made from solid cherry with three dovetailed drawers, caryatid and ormolu mounts, a...
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1980s Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

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

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Wool, Cotton

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
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Early 19th Century British Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

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...
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1960s American Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

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
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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Mahogany Bedside Table with Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870 and built of mahogany wood, the elegant antique cabinet stands on front rounded columnar supports embellished with decorative bronze mounted rings at the...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble

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

Aubusson French 1800 - 24" 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

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
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16th Century Turkish 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

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 - 23" X 15"
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

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 19"
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

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Empire miniature commode. A well executed miniature chest made of walnut and veneer of walnut with two large drawers below a smaller top drawer and with solid walnut columns. Inscription written in ink on the back of each of the large drawers: Don D...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

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

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" 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

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

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Wool, Cotton

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

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

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

Italian Florentine 18th Century - 20" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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18th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 22''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 23'' x 22''
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 18 X 12
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th century antique Brussels tapestry pillow. 18 X 12.
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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

18th Century French Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 25'' X 13'', handmade 18th Century Piece
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Circa 1920s Vintage Cartoon Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Cartoon Tapestry Pillow Ca. 1920
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1920s Unknown Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool

Early 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 15"
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

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

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

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 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow 23'' x 23'', Empire and Traditional.
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

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

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''.
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 14''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 19'' X 14'', Wool, Empire Traditional, Handmade and Needlework,
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Early 1700s Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Circa 1670 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow Ca. 1670
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1670s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Empire Style Mahogany Dog’s Bed
Located in Spencertown, NY
The diminutive mahogany sleigh bed with green and white upholstery.
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Late 20th Century French Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

French Silk Tapestry Pillow 1850
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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1850s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Empire more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

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