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Empire Cabinets

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
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

Located in Houston, TX

French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Empire Dutch Bombe Solid Oak Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Empire Dutch Bombe Solid Oak Cabinet

Antique 19th Century Empire Dutch Bombe Solid Oak Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

An elegant Dutch cabinet or cupboard that was made in The Netherlands, circa 1820s. It was completely made in the best quality fine European oak. It has a bombe base ending on claw and ball feet. The base houses 4 drawers each with the original brass key plates and drawer pulls. All drawers are equipped with working locks with a key. The upper cabinet has two elegant doors with beautiful recessed panels. Behind the doors, there are three drawers situated at the bottom, above a shelf with two cutlery drawers underneath. The doors can be opened 180 degrees due to the ingenious hinges. The cabinet has a concave and convex molded cornice with a central hand carved pediment The pediment shows scrolls and acanthus and would have showcased the largest piece of the “Kaststel”. The corniche has three flat areas that were meant to support a set of Chinese porcelain or delft earth ware...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets
Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets

Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets

By Etienne Levasseur

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

An important pair of early 19th century French cabinets, made by Pierre-Étienne Levasseur. gilt bronze mounted ebony and ebonised, cut-brass, pewter and faux tortoiseshell marquetry cabinets in the Boulle style. The rectangular top with brass-mounted rim over decorated ormolu frieze above four reeded brass inlaid pillars with brass capitals, the exceptional centre door profusely decorated with ormolu scrolls and head mounts, flanked by two glazed doors decorated in red boulle and silver inlay, the interiors fitted with shelves, the base with four Bacchic masks terminating on turned tapering toupie ormolu-mounted feet. Provenance: Kilkenny Castle, Ireland. Purchased new by either, Walter Butler, 1st Marquess of Ormond, (2nd creation in the Irish Peerage, 1770-1820) or James Butler...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Empire Style Walnut Cabinet Two Door, One Drawer Circa 1830
Antique 19th Century Empire Style Walnut Cabinet Two Door, One Drawer Circa 1830

Antique 19th Century Empire Style Walnut Cabinet Two Door, One Drawer Circa 1830

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Antique 19th Century Empire Style Walnut Cabinet Two Door, One Drawer Circa 1830 Used, Good condition, View all photos for the most accurate details on condition and appearance. Di...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th century French empire revival mahogany cabinet
19th century French empire revival mahogany cabinet

19th century French empire revival mahogany cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century French empire influenced mahogany cabinet circa 1890. This cupboard was constructed using a flat pack technique, with panels held in place by bolts. Central door with ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Black French Pair of Empire Pinewood Cabinets, Antique Sideboard
19th Century Black French Pair of Empire Pinewood Cabinets, Antique Sideboard

19th Century Black French Pair of Empire Pinewood Cabinets, Antique Sideboard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A black, antique French pair of cabinets made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed commodes are supported by four short arched feet, consisting its origi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Empire Display Cabinet Mahogany Bijouterie, 1880
Empire Display Cabinet Mahogany Bijouterie, 1880

Empire Display Cabinet Mahogany Bijouterie, 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

French Empire Style mahogany display cabinet. circa 1880 This Excellent Quality Cabinet Stands Upon Fluted Tapered Legs With a Fluted Frieze. The Single Glazed Door Featuring Ormo...

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1880s Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite Pair of French Empire Design Figured Walnut Three Drawer Nightstands
Exquisite Pair of French Empire Design Figured Walnut Three Drawer Nightstands

Exquisite Pair of French Empire Design Figured Walnut Three Drawer Nightstands

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Pair of French Empire Design Figured Walnut Three Drawer Nightstand Chests With Mounted Gilt Provenance: From an Establishment on Belgrave Square London see images7 Known to be ...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet
Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet

Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique French walnut marble top bedside cabinet, dating from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of superb quality and it is a very use...

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1880s French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble

French Empire Cuban Mahogany "Somno" Side Table, circa 1805
French Empire Cuban Mahogany "Somno" Side Table, circa 1805

French Empire Cuban Mahogany "Somno" Side Table, circa 1805

Located in CA, CA

A beautiful "Somno" side table made of high quality Cuban mahogany with a grey marble top. This French Empire piece dates from the early 19th century, circa 1805. Meaning sleep in ...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Fruitwood Continental Style Sideboard / Cabinet
18th Century Fruitwood Continental Style Sideboard / Cabinet

18th Century Fruitwood Continental Style Sideboard / Cabinet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Crafted in the mid-18th century in the United States, this fruitwood continental style sideboard/cabinet exemplifies exceptional American craftsmanship. The cabinet features exterior...

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1760s American Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique 1820 Italy Column Pillar Pedestal Painted Wood Storage Cabinet
Antique 1820 Italy Column Pillar Pedestal Painted Wood Storage Cabinet

Antique 1820 Italy Column Pillar Pedestal Painted Wood Storage Cabinet

Located in Munich, DE

This elegant and unusual Italien painted beech wood cabinet has retained it's original painted decoration. This extravagant piece of furniture shows all the characteristics of late ...

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1820s Italian Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Beech

French Empire Chiffonier Cabinet Mahogany Napoleon III 1890
French Empire Chiffonier Cabinet Mahogany Napoleon III 1890

French Empire Chiffonier Cabinet Mahogany Napoleon III 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Antique French Empire mahogany open front chiffonier with a dark green and white veined marble top and mirrored back plate This server or sideboard dates to Napoleon III 1890 It has ...

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1890s Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Cherub Vitrine Curio Cabinet w/ Onyx Pedestal
Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Cherub Vitrine Curio Cabinet w/ Onyx Pedestal

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Cherub Vitrine Curio Cabinet w/ Onyx Pedestal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Winged Cherub Gold Gilt Vitrine Curio Cabinet. Item features onyx stone top, angel/cherub legs with wings, paw feet, distressed gold gilt finish, glass on all s...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets

Materials

Onyx

Children Furniture With Mirror & 2 Drawers In Mahogany From 1860s
Children Furniture With Mirror & 2 Drawers In Mahogany From 1860s

Children Furniture With Mirror & 2 Drawers In Mahogany From 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Small piece of children’s furniture from around 1860, made in mahogany with mirror and two drawers. A decorative and rare antique item with fine details, suitable for collectors or c...

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1860s Danish Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Dutch Solid Oak Empire or Louis Seize Cabinet
Antique 19th Century Dutch Solid Oak Empire or Louis Seize Cabinet

Antique 19th Century Dutch Solid Oak Empire or Louis Seize Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

A beautiful Empire style or Louis seize cabinet that was made in the Netherlands, circa 1820s. This high quality piece is completely made in the finest European oak. There are three stepped drawers in the lower section. The drawers are fitted with authentic Dutch cast brass drawer pulls and key plates. All drawers are equipped with a working lock and key. The upper part of the cabinet has two doors with raised panels, chamfered corners and original cast brass key plate with working lock and key. The interior of the upper cabinet houses three drawers below, all with original brass drawer pulls. Above a fixed shelf with two cutlery drawers underneath. Above the mid shelf is a half shelf...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Late Empire Flamed Mahogany Pedestal Cabinet
Late Empire Flamed Mahogany Pedestal Cabinet

Late Empire Flamed Mahogany Pedestal Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

Oval pedestal cabinet, late empire. Mirror-cut flamed mahogany with beautiful grain. Door flanked by columns with wood-carved capitals. Behind the door 3...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

French Mahogany Two-Drawer Chest, Early 20th Century, Empire Style Hardware
French Mahogany Two-Drawer Chest, Early 20th Century, Empire Style Hardware

French Mahogany Two-Drawer Chest, Early 20th Century, Empire Style Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French mahogany two-drawer chest from the early 20th century. This antique French chest features two dovetailed drawers decorated with exquisite Empire style hardware. The keyholes...

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20th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Demilune Cabinet
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Demilune Cabinet

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Demilune Cabinet

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

French demi lune sideboard in mahogany. Empire, circa 1820. Two-door corpus in demi lune form. Mahogany veneered on oak. One drawer. Newer slightly overhanging granite top instea...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Granite

Pair of Italian Walnut Empire Cabinets
Pair of Italian Walnut Empire Cabinets

Pair of Italian Walnut Empire Cabinets

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Each cabinet all over veneered in book matched walnut. The central door flanked by carved columns with an ebonized and gilded finish.

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Flame Mahogany Cabinet
French Empire Flame Mahogany Cabinet

French Empire Flame Mahogany Cabinet

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a stately French Empire flame mahogany cabinet. The top has a straight edge above a frieze with a pyramidal architectural feature. The c...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Wynwood Flex Steel Empire Carved Cherry Wood Glass Display Curio China Cabinet
Wynwood Flex Steel Empire Carved Cherry Wood Glass Display Curio China Cabinet

Wynwood Flex Steel Empire Carved Cherry Wood Glass Display Curio China Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Empire Style Carved Cherry Wood Glass Display Curio China Cabinet by Wynwood Flex Steel. Item features a carved wood backsplash, spiral carved columns, original label, 2 drawers, 2 a...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Cherry

Pair Of Russian Neoclassical Style Cabinets or Commodes Marble Top
Pair Of Russian Neoclassical Style Cabinets or Commodes Marble Top

Pair Of Russian Neoclassical Style Cabinets or Commodes Marble Top

By Maison Jansen

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of Maison Jansen Russian neoclassical style cabinets. These massive and impressive cabinets are wonderfully bronze mounted and each support a greenish black and white veined mar...

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1950s Unknown Vintage Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Deux-Corps Cabinet
Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Deux-Corps Cabinet

Russian 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Deux-Corps Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and grand scale Russian 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu Deux-Corps cabinet. The cabinet is raised by fine ball feet encased by handsome ormolu claws. Ab...

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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Barber Piece Empire Period Early 19th Century
Barber Piece Empire Period Early 19th Century

Barber Piece Empire Period Early 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant barber furniture in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer from the early 19th century Empire period Very beautiful barbière composed of 5 drawers. interior of the drawers in oa...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Bibliothéque Cabinet
French Empire Mahogany Bibliothéque Cabinet

French Empire Mahogany Bibliothéque Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire flame mahogany 2 door bibliothèque cabinet with with wire mesh and tapered square column sides having gilt bronze trim with classical heads.

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1820s French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewelry display cabinet...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase
French Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase

French Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany bookcase cabinet with bronze trim and 2 glass doors.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Four Doors Cabinets, Armoire or Dry Bar
French Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Four Doors Cabinets, Armoire or Dry Bar

French Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Four Doors Cabinets, Armoire or Dry Bar

Located in Firenze, IT

These imposing solid mahogany cabinets with gilt bronze mounts in the style of the Louis XVI French Empire furnished the luxurious Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel. It has recen...

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Late 20th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet
French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet

French Empire 19th Century Walnut Bookcase-Cabinet

Located in Troy, NY

Small French Empire bookcase/cabinet with framed glazed sides, featuring a molded wooden elongated X on the inside, one wire-mesh-inset door, the corners e...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Small Chest
French Empire Mahogany Small Chest

French Empire Mahogany Small Chest

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (late 19th Century) mahogany small chest with 4 drawers and bronze trim with a black marble top There are splits in the wood at the side of the piece.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts
Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts

Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts

By Theodore Alexander

Located in London, GB

Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts, a captivating piece that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted from luxurious mahogany and ador...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Marble Topped Vitrine in the Empire Style
Antique French Marble Topped Vitrine in the Empire Style

Antique French Marble Topped Vitrine in the Empire Style

Located in London, GB

Antique French marble topped vitrine in the Empire style French, 19th century Measures: Height 132cm, width 72cm, depth 47cm This antique mahogany vitrine was made in France and...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Antique Late Empire Corner Cabinet Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Large Antique Late Empire Corner Cabinet Made In Mahogany From 1840s

Large Antique Late Empire Corner Cabinet Made In Mahogany From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

This large antique late Empire corner cabinet exudes the grandeur and elegance characteristic of the 1840s. Crafted from rich mahogany, a prized wood choice for furniture of this era...

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1840s Danish Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Column Cabinet from the North of Sweden
19th Century Empire Column Cabinet from the North of Sweden

19th Century Empire Column Cabinet from the North of Sweden

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century Empire column cabinet from Northern Sweden. A useful piece of furniture for one of those difficult to fill spaces. With good storage and scraped to original paint. Late...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique English 19th Century Walnut Two Door Glazed Cabinet C.1850
Antique English 19th Century Walnut Two Door Glazed Cabinet C.1850

Antique English 19th Century Walnut Two Door Glazed Cabinet C.1850

Located in London, GB

Antique English 19th Century Walnut Two Door Glazed Cabinet C.1850 A walnut cabinet, mid-19th century, in the French style, with applied gilt brass mounts, on a shaped plinth base. ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Empire Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Italian antique empire style wooden cabinet with door and drawer, 1850s
Italian antique empire style wooden cabinet with door and drawer, 1850s

Italian antique empire style wooden cabinet with door and drawer, 1850s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique empire style wooden cabinet with door and drawer, 1850s. Empire style cabinet, in veneered wood with winged columns, central drawer and hinged door. Perfect as a side...

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1850s Italian Antique Empire Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Late Empire North German Corner Cabinet In Polished Mahogany From 1840s
Antique Late Empire North German Corner Cabinet In Polished Mahogany From 1840s

Antique Late Empire North German Corner Cabinet In Polished Mahogany From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

The antique Senempire corner cabinet from Northern Germany, made of polished mahogany and dated to the 1840s, is a splendid representative of the elegance and sophistication typical ...

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1840s German Antique Empire Cabinets

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Mahogany

Pair French Empire Cabinets - Painted Vernis Martin Commodes
Pair French Empire Cabinets - Painted Vernis Martin Commodes

Pair French Empire Cabinets - Painted Vernis Martin Commodes

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of French Empire style cabinets with painted fronts Hand painted doors and side are in the style of Vernis Martin In French interior design, vernis Martin is a type (or...

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Early 1800s Antique Empire Cabinets

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Wood

French 19th century Empire st. flamed Mahogany, Ormolu and Verde Marble cabinets
French 19th century Empire st. flamed Mahogany, Ormolu and Verde Marble cabinets

French 19th century Empire st. flamed Mahogany, Ormolu and Verde Marble cabinets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive pair of French 19th century Empire st. flamed Mahogany, Ormolu, and Verde Antico Marble cabinets. Each four drawer two door cabinet is raised by two fr...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

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...

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1790s German Antique Empire Cabinets

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Gesso, Pine

Impressive Empire Style Buffet by Maison Krieger
Impressive Empire Style Buffet by Maison Krieger

Impressive Empire Style Buffet by Maison Krieger

By Maison Krieger

Located in London, GB

Impressive Empire style buffet by Maison Krieger French, circa 1900 Measures: Height 199cm, width 217cm, depth 66cm This magnificent Empire style c...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Period Mahogany, Marble and Gilt Bronze Cabinet
French Empire Period Mahogany, Marble and Gilt Bronze Cabinet

French Empire Period Mahogany, Marble and Gilt Bronze Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This beautiful mahogany cabinet was crafted in France in the early 19th century, when Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor (1804-1814,15). The cabinet features a wide rectangular body, top...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Austrian Empire Black Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard circa 1820
Fine Austrian Empire Black Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard circa 1820

Fine Austrian Empire Black Lacquered Cabinet Sideboard circa 1820

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EBONIZED EMPIRE CABINET WITH POLYCHROMED CARYATIDS Probably Vienna, Austria, circa 1820 35 1/4" H x 19 5/8" D x 41 3/4" W Pine, fruitwood, bronze This cabinet presents a strongly ...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Cabinets

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Bronze

French Empire Cabinet on Stands 1870
French Empire Cabinet on Stands 1870

French Empire Cabinet on Stands 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French Empire side cabinet on stand This Pretty Cabinet Stands Upon Typical Shaped French Legs. Circa 1870 The Single Door Features...

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1870s Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Napoleonic French Empire Parcel-Gilt Mahogany Wine Cabinet Armoire 1810
Antique Napoleonic French Empire Parcel-Gilt Mahogany Wine Cabinet Armoire 1810

Antique Napoleonic French Empire Parcel-Gilt Mahogany Wine Cabinet Armoire 1810

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine quality French Empire Napoleonic period Mahogany & parcel gilt wine cabinet/armoire, circa 1810. Made of the finest mahogany this cabinet has the shape of a secretaire ab...

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1810s French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Oval Late Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Walnut with Bookmatched Burl
Oval Late Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Walnut with Bookmatched Burl

Oval Late Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Walnut with Bookmatched Burl

Located in Kastrup, DK

Oval pedestal cabinet from the Late Empire period, crafted in Copenhagen around 1820–30. This elegant piece is veneered in walnut and adorned with bookmatched walnut burl on the door...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Cabinets

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Brass

French Empire Style Custom Made Cabinet
French Empire Style Custom Made Cabinet

French Empire Style Custom Made Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

A French Empire style custom made cabinet, hand made by Lion Crest Woodworking of Sarasota, FL. The cabinet top has rounded edges with a decorative beaded section in front. A single ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Cabinets

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Wood

Empire Pedestal Mahogany Cabinet with Faux Tortoise Columns, Denmark, circa 1810
Empire Pedestal Mahogany Cabinet with Faux Tortoise Columns, Denmark, circa 1810

Empire Pedestal Mahogany Cabinet with Faux Tortoise Columns, Denmark, circa 1810

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome and unusual form, this Empire pedestal cabinet in mahogany with line inlays has carved acanthus capitals on tapered torch-like columns that are in rich birch wood and have...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Commode Two Doors Cabinet
19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Commode Two Doors Cabinet

19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Commode Two Doors Cabinet

Located in Firenze, IT

Striking mahogany 19th century Italian commode from the Empire period, circa 1815-1820. The straight, timeless shape combined with unique mahogany veneer makes this early 19th centur...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Vanity Cabinet with Mirror
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Vanity Cabinet with Mirror

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Vanity Cabinet with Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant fruitwood cabinet, crafted in France circa 1860, exemplifies classic Empire style. The antique vanity is decorated with finely carved circular columns on both sides, eac...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late Empire Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet.
Late Empire Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet.

Late Empire Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet.

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant oval late empire pedestal cabinet in beautiful walnut veneered oak. Door veneered with mirror-cut walnut, behind which there are removable shelves. Very fine quality Made in ...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Chartol In Louis Seize Style Made In Oak & Brass From 1840s
Chartol In Louis Seize Style Made In Oak & Brass From 1840s

Chartol In Louis Seize Style Made In Oak & Brass From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique Louis Seize style chatol from around 1840. Oak with brass fittings. H: 190 cm, W: 117 cm, D: 55 cm. Classic 19th century furniture craftsmanship. — Origin: Europe (presumabl...

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1840s Danish Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Empire Guillotine Cabinet
Empire Guillotine Cabinet

Empire Guillotine Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Empire guillotine cabinet. Fine Neoclassical fruitwood and mahogany vitrine small bookcase cabinet with glass panel door àla guillotine above t...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet, Copenhagen, 1830-1840
Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet, Copenhagen, 1830-1840

Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet, Copenhagen, 1830-1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

Cylinder burl walnut pedestal cabinet. Late empire. Oak beautifully veneered with walnut. A large front door that opens to reveal a set of four shelve...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Empire Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Empire cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Maison Krieger, A.M.E Fournier, Europa Antiques, and R.J. Horner & Co.. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,210 and tops out at $445,969 while the average work can sell for $6,714.