Empire Pillows and Throws
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 1930 Suzani Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1930 Antique Suzani Pillow
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Renaissance Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 17'' X 10'', AUTHENTIC 17TH CENTURY PIECE
Category
17th Century Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 16'' X 14" , Circa 1850s
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
16th Century Antique a Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 16''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Extremely fine super antique a Brussels baroque tapestry pillow from late-16th century. Handmade, vintage, stylish and decorative. 17'' x 16'' inches. less
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Circa 1880 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category
1880s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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,
Category
Early 1700s Belgian Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 19" X 12", handmade piece , from mid-16th century
Category
16th Century Turkish Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
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
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow Ca.1860
Category
1860s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique French Needlepoint
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Category
1860s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Circa 1900 Antique Suzani Embroidery Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1900 Antique Suzani Embroidery Pillow
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
16th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 25'' X 21''
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th-century antique Flemish tapestry pillow 25'' X 21''. Empire and traditional.
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Feathers
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category
17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1670 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow Ca. 1670
Category
1670s Unknown Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1800 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow With Grapes on Ivory Background - 2
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1800 antique French Aubusson tapestry pillow with grapes on ivory background 20'' x 15''. Features needlework. Handmade.
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 20'' X 16''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow. 20'' x 16'' x 6''.
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Mid-18th Century French Part Metallic Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Part Metallic Tapestry Pillow - 23" x 9"
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Category
1850s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Empire Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 22'' X 22''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 16th century Brussels tapestry pillow 22'' X 22''. Empire and traditional.
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique Kilim Pillow
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1850 Antique Uzbek Pillow - 20'' X 14''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1850 antique Uzbek pillow. 20'' X 14''
Category
18th Century Uzbek Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
20th Century Antique Araffia Velvet Textile Pillow
Category
20th Century Unknown Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Category
1850s European Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
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 Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Metallic Tapestry Pillow 14" X 11", authentic 18th Century Piece
Category
18th Century Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Circa 1820 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1820 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Category
1820s Uzbek Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow - 25'' X 11''
Category
17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Circa 1880 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Category
1880s Uzbek Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1870 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Category
1870s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1850 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Category
1850s Uzbek Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Wool
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 19" X 13", Circa 1850s
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 10" X 23"
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 10" X 23", Authentic
Category
17th Century German Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 16'' X 16''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique French Brussels tapestry pillow. 17th century. 16'' X 16''.
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Circa 1860 Antique French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Tapestry Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 17" X 22"
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 17" X 22", Authentic French Piece
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Feathers
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 12''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 12''. Empire and Traditional, handmade and needlework.
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Category
1720s Unknown Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique French Tapestry Pillow Designed by Jean-Batiste Huet - 27'' X 23''
Located in Los Angeles, US
French Tapestry Pillow. Printed By Oberkampf (1760-1843), Jouy-En-Josas. Designed by Jean-Batiste Huet. Handmade, Traditional and Decorative.
Category
17th Century French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Throw Pillow Made from 17th Century Brussels Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19" x 11"
Category
17th Century Turkish Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 19" X 12"
Category
16th Century Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Circa 1870 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1870 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category
1870s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category
17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1760-1843 Antique French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1760-1843 Antique French Tapestry Pillow
Category
18th Century French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid 17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category
Mid-17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circa 1860 Antique French Textile Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Textile Pillow
Category
1860s French Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow 18" x 12", authentic 16th century European piece
Category
16th Century European Antique Empire Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Empire pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Empire pillows and throws 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 pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, fur and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire pillows and throws made in a specific country, there are Australia, and Oceania pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, and Emily Barbara. 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 pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $239 and tops out at $239 while the average work can sell for $239.
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