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Empire Furniture

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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Italian Genovese Empire Chandelier 1780 in Gilded Wood and Crystal Twelve Lights
Located in Milano, MI
Extraordinary Genovese Chandelier circa 1780 with Twelve Lights with transparent and blue crystals. Large Empire chandelier in Sculpted and Gilded Wood from the late 18th century, li...
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf, Iron

Italian Genovese Empire Chandelier 1780 in Gilded Wood and Crystal Twelve Lights
Italian Genovese Empire Chandelier 1780 in Gilded Wood and Crystal Twelve Lights

Italian Genovese Empire Chandelier 1780 in Gilded Wood and Crystal Twelve Lights

$9,538
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 Furniture

Materials

Silk

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

18th Century Silk Fabric French Empire

$819
Italian Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Console with Mirror, Carrara Marble Top
Located in Firenze, IT
This exquisite Italian Empire period console table with mirror, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century (1790-1820), exemplifies the grandeur and refined craftsmanship of palatial furniture...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf

Italian Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Console with Mirror, Carrara Marble Top
Italian Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Console with Mirror, Carrara Marble Top

Italian Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Console with Mirror, Carrara Marble Top

$16,691
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terra...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

$140,000 / set
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
Located in Rome, IT
Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze mounted gilt brass skeleton clock with enameled chapter ring and openwork movement. Roman numerals for the hours and outer half...
Category

1790s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

$14,307
Late 18th Century Pewter Wine Beaker or Cup, Denmark
By Wiggers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Danish Pewter beaker or cup for wine or beer, Denmark Circa 1790-1810 The cup is marked with a large W on the base.
Category

Late 18th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Late 18th Century Pewter Wine Beaker or Cup, Denmark
Late 18th Century Pewter Wine Beaker or Cup, Denmark

Late 18th Century Pewter Wine Beaker or Cup, Denmark

$316 Sale Price
20% 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 Furniture

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
Cube Side Table with Tempered Glass Top, Engraved Square Block Center Side Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
Seljuk-inspired engraved travertine cube side table, meticulously designed by Haand’s renowned designer Barakli. Measuring 40x40 cm (16x16 inches), this stunning piece combines histo...
Category

15th Century and Earlier European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Stone, Travertine

Cube Side Table with Tempered Glass Top, Engraved Square Block Center Side Table
Cube Side Table with Tempered Glass Top, Engraved Square Block Center Side Table

Cube Side Table with Tempered Glass Top, Engraved Square Block Center Side Table

$2,850 / item
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$3,840
Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

16th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Mid-16th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$4,665
Continental Marble and Gilt Eagle Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Empire late 18th Century / early 19th Century console table with a variegated marble slab and gilt caved acanthus leaves wooden top supported on a gilt carved base depicting ...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Continental Marble and Gilt Eagle Console Table
Continental Marble and Gilt Eagle Console Table

Continental Marble and Gilt Eagle Console Table

$185,000
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 Furniture

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
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 Furniture

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

Mid-17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Mid-17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow

$3,000
Antique French Aubusson Pillow 19" X 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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
Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute extraordinary and rare late 18th century roll top writing desk from the period around 1790/1800 in Austria. This noteworthy, elegantly designed nutwood writing desk was artfully handcrafted in the transition period from the so-called "Josephinism" (1780-1790) to the famous Empire era (1800 - 1815). The extravagant executed mirrored veneer work as well as the superb shape, reflects perfectly the form language of this famous, long past period. According to the previous owner´s story who owned the castle where we found this outstanding looking, valuable Empire roll top desk...
Category

Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800
Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800

Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800

$15,400
18th Century French Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror - Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique rectangular mirror inscribed in a Pinewwood frame, gilded, the pediment formed by an openwork flower basket spilling sinuous gar...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Pine

18th Century French Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror - Antique Wall Décor
18th Century French Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror - Antique Wall Décor

18th Century French Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror - Antique Wall Décor

$15,900
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 Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

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

Ca.1700 Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$3,333
Italian Empire Vase Applique in Gilded Carved Wood Circa 1780
Located in Milano, MI
Gilded Empire Applique Lamp Late 1700s obtained from a carved wooden palm vase gilded in fine gold, converted into a wall sconce for use as a wall lamp. In the back of this lamp one ...
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Empire Vase Applique in Gilded Carved Wood Circa 1780
Italian Empire Vase Applique in Gilded Carved Wood Circa 1780

Italian Empire Vase Applique in Gilded Carved Wood Circa 1780

$1,788
Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
Large boat bed in solid mahogany flamed, mahogany veneer, with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes, Empire period. Four baluster uprights, dec...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period
Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period

Large Solid Mahogany Boat Bed from the Empire Period

$10,372
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 Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

$2,925
Painted Empire Table
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency design circular marble topped painted and decorated centre/lamp table with elongated turned feet. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available. We are c...
Category

18th Century British Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Painted Empire Table
Painted Empire Table

Painted Empire Table

$3,393 / item
18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow 18th Century
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

18th Century Antique Italian Needlepoint Pillow

$1,800
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$3,000
18th Century Empire Secretary Veneered with Mahogany
Located in Opole, PL
We present you an antique piece of furniture covered with mahogany veneer with beautiful grain. It is topped with a green marble board. The whole is dated the turn of the 18th and th...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

18th Century Empire Secretary Veneered with Mahogany
18th Century Empire Secretary Veneered with Mahogany

18th Century Empire Secretary Veneered with Mahogany

$3,767 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow 17th Century
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$3,598
18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-18th Century porcelain snuff tobacco box with Ormulu gilt embossed relief and with empire classical motives. The inside of the lid is decorated with colorful flowers. Wonderful a...
Category

Mid-18th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations
18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations

$1,760 Sale Price
44% Off
Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 21" x 16"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

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
Pair of Italian Carved and Gilded Frames Rome 18th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Roman Gilded Frames 1700, rare pair of antique carved and gilded wooden frames, Rome 18th century. Rectangular in shape, with three orders of carving, this pendant of ancient Ro...
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Carved and Gilded Frames Rome 18th Century
Pair of Italian Carved and Gilded Frames Rome 18th Century

Pair of Italian Carved and Gilded Frames Rome 18th Century

$5,365
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 24" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Antique Empire Furniture

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
17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Florentine Velvet Metallique Pillow
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

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

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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
18th Century Antique North German Pine Sun Armoire with Gesso Appliqué
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional one-of-a-kind armoire from the area of Bremen has the original pink gesso appliqués, circa 1790.  Fabricated from a beautiful knot-less dense pine, the carved ribbed...
Category

1790s German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Pine

18th Century Antique North German Pine Sun Armoire with Gesso Appliqué
18th Century Antique North German Pine Sun Armoire with Gesso Appliqué

18th Century Antique North German Pine Sun Armoire with Gesso Appliqué

$7,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candlesticks made in France during the late Empire period. Made from gilt- bronze. Standing on a round foot with a baluster shaped stem. Loose cuffs.
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze
Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

$3,800
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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

17th Century Albanian Antique Empire Furniture

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

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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
19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks
Located in Savannah, GA
This graceful pair of antique French candlesticks are made of hand crafted brass and are in very good condition. Details include downward tapering on fluted shafts supported by a rou...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks
19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks

19th Century Gold French Empire Pair of Embossed Brass Candlesticks

$950 / set
French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tremendous 19th century French enfilade of classic Empire styling, made of richly figured bookmatched mahogany adorned with gilt bronze accents. The original marble top of dark sto...
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Enfilade
French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Enfilade

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Enfilade

$6,800
18th Century French Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique rectangular mirror inscribed in a Pinewood, gilded frame adorned with water leaves and pearl friezes, in good condition. The mirror is consisting its original mirror glass...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

18th Century French Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
18th Century French Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror

18th Century French Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror

$15,200
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 Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

18th Century Antique Florentine Tapestry Pillow

$2,295
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 Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

$4,185
18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
Category

18th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow
18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow

18th Century Antique Silk Metalic Pillow

$1,920
17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

17th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

$2,850
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 Furniture

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
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"

$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

$2,700 / item
A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of exquisite Empire candlesticks which combine gilt and patinated brass. Made in 1820s France. Various intricate rose, floral and leaf patterns adorn the bases in gilt brass. ...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France
A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

A Pair of Elegant Empire Candlesticks, Gilded and Patinated Brass, 1820s France

$1,549 / set
Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Category

1720s Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

$3,750
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 Furniture

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
Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 15" x 14"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 15" x 14"
Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 15" x 14"

Italian Florentine 18th Century Pillow - 15" x 14"

$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire Hand Carve Wood Painted Meridienne Daybed 18Th. C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire Periode Painted Meridienne, Daybed, late 18Th C. This Meridienne can float in a room as the back is also upholstered or be against the wall. This fabulous large daybed...
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Hand Carve Wood Painted Meridienne Daybed 18Th. C.
French Empire Hand Carve Wood Painted Meridienne Daybed 18Th. C.

French Empire Hand Carve Wood Painted Meridienne Daybed 18Th. C.

$6,936 Sale Price
69% Off
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 12"

$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 8"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 8"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 8"

$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 15"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 15"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 15"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 15"

$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Florentine 18th Century - 16" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Italian Florentine 18th Century - 16" x 9"
Italian Florentine 18th Century - 16" x 9"

Italian Florentine 18th Century - 16" x 9"

$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 9"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 9"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 9"

$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Early 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Early 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Early 18th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

$4,800
Flemish 17th Century - 18.5" x 17.5"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Flemish 17th Century - 18.5" x 17.5"
Flemish 17th Century - 18.5" x 17.5"

Flemish 17th Century - 18.5" x 17.5"

$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 25'' x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 25'' x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 25'' x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 25'' x 10"

$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off

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