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Empire Textiles

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
BVIZ Antique European Raised Gold Embroidery Pillow
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recently made toss pillow from antique, Ottoman Empire raised silver metallic embroidery depicting a small bouquet of flowers on lavender velvet. Hand trimmed with vintage gold meta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Textiles

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

BVIZ Antique European Raised Gold Embroidery Pillow
BVIZ Antique European Raised Gold Embroidery Pillow

BVIZ Antique European Raised Gold Embroidery Pillow

$2,625
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Category

Mid-17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow

Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow

$3,000
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 13" X 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 13" X 11", Floral Style
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 13" X 11"
19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 13" X 11"

19th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 13" X 11"

$2,700
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

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

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 12"

$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Silk Fabric French Empire
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
A long panel of Antique Silk French Empire and dating from 18th century Beautiful, hard to find Dark Olive Green colourway Antique gently time worn condition with general signs ...
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Silk

18th Century Silk Fabric French Empire
18th Century Silk Fabric French Empire

18th Century Silk Fabric French Empire

$812
Leopard Fur Pillow, Springbok Skin 16x16" 40x40cm
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
It's the season of wild and exotic leopard prints, so set your interiors free with this glamorous leopard fur pillow. A beautifully designed print, ...
Category

2010s Australian Empire Textiles

Materials

Fur

Leopard Fur Pillow, Springbok Skin 16x16" 40x40cm
Leopard Fur Pillow, Springbok Skin 16x16" 40x40cm

Leopard Fur Pillow, Springbok Skin 16x16" 40x40cm

$249 / item
Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains Paris France 1809
By Josephine de Beauharnais
Located in La xara, VC
Dear collector, please find this unique and exceptional piece of French History .Napoleon Bonaparte private pair of curtain from the most exclusive Palais in France from Beauharnais. This curtain was made for the Palais and go after Restauration of the Palais to another Private collection around Paris .Please don't hesitate for any request! Unique opportunity to get this exceptional private life of The Napoleon Emperor bedroom curtain! he Palais Beauharnais was a palace located in Paris, France, that was built in the 18th century for the Beauharnais family. The palace was purchased by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1809 for use as a residence for his stepson, Eugene de Beauharnais...
Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Textile

Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains Paris France 1809
Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains Paris France 1809

Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains Paris France 1809

$28,424 Sale Price / set
65% Off
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 Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 16'' X 16''
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 16'' X 16''

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 16'' X 16''

$4,050
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$3,840
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...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$4,200
Circa 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Category

1660s Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

$4,200
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''
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Aubusson Pillow 18'' X 18''
Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Aubusson Pillow 18'' X 18''

Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Aubusson Pillow 18'' X 18''

$2,700
BVIZ Pair of Antique Ottoman Empire Gold Embroidery Pillows
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recently made toss pillow pair from antique, Ottoman Empire raised gold metallic embroidery depicting scrolling vines in linear orientation, on mint green velvet. Hand trimmed with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Textiles

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

BVIZ Pair of Antique Ottoman Empire Gold Embroidery Pillows
BVIZ Pair of Antique Ottoman Empire Gold Embroidery Pillows

BVIZ Pair of Antique Ottoman Empire Gold Embroidery Pillows

$1,950 / set
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
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Metal

17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow 24" x 12" Inch
17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow 24" x 12" Inch

17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow 24" x 12" Inch

$4,200
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''
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 22''
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 22''

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 22''

$2,850 / item
French Empire Silk Damask Pomegranates 102"
By Aubusson Manufacture
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...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Silk

French Empire Silk Damask Pomegranates 102"
French Empire Silk Damask Pomegranates 102"

French Empire Silk Damask Pomegranates 102"

$880
Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"
Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"

Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"

$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Aubusson French 1800 - 15" x 15"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French 1800 - 15" x 15"
Aubusson French 1800 - 15" x 15"

Aubusson French 1800 - 15" x 15"

$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow 19'' x 18''
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow
18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow

$2,295
1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17th Century - 24'' X 12''.
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$3,037 / item
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 15" X 11", Circa 1850s
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

$2,925
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
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$3,333
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 28" X 13" - Circa 1850s
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

$4,185
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17th Century
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$3,598
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...
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Textile

Pair of 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillows
Pair of 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillows

Pair of 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillows

$1,650
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"

$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
Category

Early 1900s Indian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow
Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow

Circa 1900 Antique Embroidery Indian Pillow

$2,400
Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

Early 1800s Albanian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"
Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"

Aubusson French 1800 - 23" x 13"

$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"

$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Toile De Jouy Red and White Textile, Monuments of Paris
Located in Stamford, CT
Pretty amazing large piece of French Toile. 19th century, possibly dating from the Empire period. With Napoleon Bonaparte on top of the bronze column in the Place Vendome. Also showi...
Category

1820s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Textile

19th Century French Toile De Jouy Red and White Textile, Monuments of Paris
19th Century French Toile De Jouy Red and White Textile, Monuments of Paris

19th Century French Toile De Jouy Red and White Textile, Monuments of Paris

$1,550
18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow 18th Century
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow
18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow

18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow

$1,800
Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 21" x 16"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 21" x 16"
Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 21" x 16"

Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 21" x 16"

$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"

$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$3,000
1880 Antique Aubusson Pillow - 20'' X 17''
Located in Los Angeles, US
20'' X 17'' antique pillow. 19th-century fabric.
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

1880 Antique Aubusson Pillow - 20'' X 17''
1880 Antique Aubusson Pillow - 20'' X 17''

1880 Antique Aubusson Pillow - 20'' X 17''

$3,480
Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow
Category

1850s Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow

$4,950
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 30" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 30" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 30" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 30" x 10"

$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique French Altar Frontal / Valance Finest quality silk velvet. Decorated with gold metallic braid . Edged with the most opulent gold metallic tassel trim Backed with glazed cot...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Velvet

Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal
Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal

Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal

$1,980 / item
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"

$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

$2,850
Circa 1900 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1900 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1900 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1900 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1900 Antique Ikat Tapestry Pillow

$1,050
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"

$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow With Garlands of Flowers
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$4,800
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$4,800
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Albanian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 8"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 8"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 8"

$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Metal

17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow
17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow

17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow

$3,360 Sale Price
36% Off
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$4,800
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 Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$4,950
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" X 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" X 13"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" X 13"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 17" X 13"

$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

1850s Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 21" x 12"

$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Ca.1900 Antique Silk Turkish Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1900 Antique Silk Turkish Pillow 29'' X 11'', Silk, Turkish Traditional.
Category

Early 1900s Turkish Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ca.1900 Antique Silk Turkish Pillow
Ca.1900 Antique Silk Turkish Pillow

Ca.1900 Antique Silk Turkish Pillow

$2,376
17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow - 25'' X 11''
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow
17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow

17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow

$2,640
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$4,950
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 Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry

$5,250
Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

16th Century Belgian Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool

Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$4,665
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Category

1850s French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique French Aubusson Pillow

$1,800
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 Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$2,700 / item
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" x 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" x 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" x 12"

$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Category

1880s Unknown Antique Empire Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow
Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow

Circa 1880 Antique Bessarabian Pillow

$1,799 / item
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 Textiles

Materials

Wool

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry

Throw Pillow Made from 16th Century Flemish Tapestry

$4,050

Empire textiles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire textiles 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 textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire textiles 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 textiles, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, Emily Barbara, and Josephine de Beauharnais. 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 textiles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $26,342 while the average work can sell for $2,500.

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