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

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool, Cotton

1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow - 27 X 13
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1880 antique Bessarabian pillow 27 X 13, handmade authentic, tribal and traditional.
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1850s European Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

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

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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

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Wool, Cotton

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

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

Elegant octagonal empire column bedside table
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant empire column nightstand, octagonal. Origin: emiliana (Bologna) Empire-era (early 1800s) Entirely veneered in poplar burl with a special stain that enhances the intricate gr...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Poplar

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

Cast iron coat racks
Located in PARIS, FR
This coat rack and umbrella stand has a very pretty burgundy red patina. It is in very good condition. Alfred and Emile Corneau founded their foundry in Charleville in 1846, speciali...
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1880s European Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

X-Design Bed, 20th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
An Empire bed in queen-size, (king also available) headboard and footboard with a crisscross pattern, four tapered posts ending in bracket feet and finials.
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21st Century and Contemporary Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rosewood

French Empire Nightstand with Drawer and Door 19th Century in Solid Walnut
Located in Milano, MI
Antique Bedside Table in Empire Walnut with an elegantly threaded brass drawer surmounting a door concealing two interior shelves. The cabinet is solid walnut and has been fully line...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass, Bronze

Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Egg 19th century Rising Christ
Located in Sweden, SE
A rare and highly collectible Easter egg covered with exquisite miniature painting and gilding, created at the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory during the reign of Alexander II. The r...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gold

Empire Style Ibach Model 2 Grand Piano Mahogany Case Ormolu Mounts
Located in Leeds, GB
Empire style, 1901, Ibach model 2 grand piano with a mahogany case and gate legs. Entire cabinet decorated with ormolu mounts depicting classical scenes of gods, goddesses and wreaths. This piano is one of 12 unique instruments made as exhibition models...
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Early 20th Century German Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

19th Century Italian Empire Period Walnut Night Stand
Located in Prato, IT
Veneered in walnut, three drawers with black columns with caryatid head and pure gold base. Four ebonized turned legs. Coeval Carrara marble top. Very good condition.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Carrara Marble

Collection of French Opaline Apothecary Jars
Located in Copenhagen, K
Collection of 20 opaline apothecary jars from the 19th century. Collection consists of 14 larger jars and 6 smaller jars.
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Opaline Glass

French Late 19th Century Barometer
By Selon Torricelli
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

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

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Lacquer

19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 19th century French Empire style side table or nightstand made of solid walnut and veneer of walnut and finished on all four sides. Expertly crafted tambour door made of preci...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Brass

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''.
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16th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

A Fine French Empire Mahogany Music Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine French Empire Mahogany Music Stand 19th Century The adjustable top with swan carvings on the side with gilt bronze mounts over a tripod base ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique 16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 29'' X 18''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 16th-century Brussels tapestry pillow. Empire and Traditional Design.
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16th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

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

Vintage French Empire Napoleon Style Ebonized Oak & Cane Magazine Rack Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
French Empire Napoleon III style ebonized magazine rack. Made from oak with flared caned magazine or newspaper supports. The top is supported by turned columns over scrolled feet co...
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Late 20th Century Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Cane, Oak

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

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Wool, Feathers

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Nightstand End Table
Located in Forney, TX
A period French Empire (1804-1815) mahogany chest of drawers nightstand with beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, hand-crafted of warm rich solid mahog...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Belgian Black Marble

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

Empire Burl Wood Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful burl wood set against ebonized legs and trim. Desk has a single compartmentalized drawer with key and elegantly curved legs.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Burl

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

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

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Wool, Feathers

Tiger or Lion Cat Paw Decorative Object or Bookend the Empire Style
Located in New York, NY
A substantial tiger or lion cat animal paw decorative object sculpture or bookend, in the Empire design style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object for a shelf, mantel,...
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Late 20th Century Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Composition

19th Century French Empire Polished Ebony Nightstand - Single Antique Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique French Empire nightstand, bed side table made of hand crafted shellac polished Ebony, in good condition. The si...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 19" X 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 19" X 11", Woolen Piece
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17th Century German Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Brussel 16th Century Pillow - 24" X 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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16th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

17th Century 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

Circa 1650 Antique Brussels Baroque Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1650 Antique Brussels Baroque Pillow
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1650s Unknown Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Pillow Made from 17th Century Renaissance Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 29'' X 10'', handmade 17th Century Piece
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17th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Fine Early 19th-Century Portrait Miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Bilzen, BE
Fine Early 19th-Century Portrait Miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte Watercolor on Paper Original Period Frame An evocative and finely executed early 19th-century portrait miniature de...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Paper

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 10" X 23"
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 10" X 23", Authentic
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17th Century German Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

18th Century Gold French Gilded Wood Barometer, Antique Parisian Thermometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare antique finely worked French barometer with lyre shaped crest thermometer above a large hexagonal framed barometer. The Parisian décor piece is m...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Giltwood

18th Century Metallic Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Metallic Tapestry Pillow 22'' X 12'', Authentic 18th Century Empire Piece
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18th Century Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Throw Pillow Made from 17th Century Brussels Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19" x 11"
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17th Century Turkish Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

Set of four Early 19th Century Golden and Lacquered Wooden Curtain Holders
Located in Catania, Sicilia
19th Century Set of Four Golden And Lacquered wooden curtain holders. Not easy to find, particular original and elegant useful items.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fruitwood, Lacquer, Giltwood

Portrait of a Gentleman Miniature Epoch Empire French School early 19th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Wonderful collectible miniature depicting portrait of a gentleman, French school of the Empire period, early 19th century. Hand-painted on fine media. Presented on cardboard, unframe...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paint

Boch La Louviere, Suite Of 18 Plates, Napoleon Ist Battles, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Suite of 18 commemorative plates of Napoleonic battles and military events, such as "Bonaparte at Arcole", "Battle of Iéna", "General Masséna before Zurich", "The death of General de Lanne"... The grisaille decoration stands out against the white background; the perimeter is decorated with the symbols of the Empire: "N" surmounted by the crown, bicorne Boch Fes La Louvière plate series, Made in Belgium...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Earthenware

pair oval off white "craquelee" night stands with golden elements Emipre stile
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
pair oval off white "craquelee" night stands with golden elements Emipre stile
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1980s French Vintage Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

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

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

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

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 14"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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16th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Pair of Small Gilded Frames with Greek Scened Porcelain Plaques
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Small Gilded Frames with Greek Scened Porcelain Plaques in Ormolu Gilded Bronze Frames. Great pieces to add to an existing collection.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

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

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Metal

Brussels 17th Century - 18" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

Brussels 17th Century - 18" x 13"
Brussels 17th Century - 18" x 13"
$2,160 Sale Price
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17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 18 X 17, handmade and needlepoint, wool pillow, traditional and empire design.
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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 21" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
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17th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Feathers

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

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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

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Cotton

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!
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1880s Uzbek Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wool, Silk

19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of gilt bronze three-light candelabra with kneeling putto holding the candleholders raised on richly elaborate base, France, late 19th century. Measures: Height 12.50 in / 3...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

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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