Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
EMPIRE STYLE
From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.
Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.
Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.
Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.
Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Empire
Circa 1850 Antique French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Tapestry Pillow
Category
1850s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1880 Antique Ziegler Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Circa 1880 Antique Ziegler Pillow
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1880s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 16" X 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 16" X 11", Authentic 17th Century Piece , Woolen Pillow
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17th Century German Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Antique 19th Century French Tapestry Pillow 24'' X 26''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French tapestry pillow. 19th century. 24'' X 26''
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Renaissance Style Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Renaissance Style Flemish Tapestry Pillow 17'' X 17'', handmade, authentic 17th Century Piece, Traditional Empire Style
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17th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
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
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
1850s French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
1850s French Tapestry Pillow 18" X 13", Authentic French Tapestry Pillow
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18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
Wool
Circa 1920 Antique American Hook Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique American Hook Pillow
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1920s American Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1640 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1640 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
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1640s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Cotton
Circa 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
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1920s Unknown Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
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1660s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Throw Pillow Made from Mid-18th Century French Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 23" x 9" , handmade, authentic 18th century piece in great condition
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Circa 1900 Antique Suzani Embroidery Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1900 Antique Suzani Embroidery Pillow
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1850 Antique Ikat Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Ikat Pillow Ca. 1850
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1850s Egyptian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Wool
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
20th Century Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
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20th Century Unknown Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
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 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Early 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Pillow Ca. 1860
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1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
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1850s European Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1880 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Category
1880s Uzbek Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Category
20th Century Unknown Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Wool
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 10'', Wool , Handmade, Traditional
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1820 Antique French Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 22''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1820 antique French tapestry pillow 23'' x 22''. Handmade and features needlework.
Category
1820s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Category
1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Silk, Wool, Cotton
17th Century Antique Turkish Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Turkish Pillow
Category
17th Century Turkish Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Wool
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
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
1900 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson tapestry pillow, 17" X 17" x 6" Made in the 1900s.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
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
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Antique 16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 15'' X 12''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 16th century Brussels tapestry pillow. 15'' X 12'' x 6''.
Category
16th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
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
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 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
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Category
1860s French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 15" X 7"
Category
Mid-17th Century German Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool
1880 Antique Metallic Silk Soumak Uzbak Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Metalic Silk Soumak Uzbak Pillow 19 X 14. A beautiful textile accent!
Category
1880s Uzbek Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wool, Silk
Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Category
1880s Unknown 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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