Empire Case Pieces and Storage 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 French Empire Style Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with the grandeur of the 19th Century French Empire Style Painted Commode, a true antique that exudes timeless elegance. Its beautifully crafted design features...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
18th Century Bleached Mahogany French Empire Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak and decorated with mahogany veneer. The chest of drawers has been bleached and shows gorgeous striations of g...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Empire Style Parcel Gilt and Walnut Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Empire Style Parcel Gilt and Walnut Cabinet on Stand, late 19th century, the rectangular top above a bolection frieze drawer, below a fall front, flanked by swan form pilasters, the ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Giltwood
19th Century French Empire Walnut Fall-Front Secretaire
Located in Southampton, NY
Grey marble top above a single long drawer, two columns with gilded detailing on either side of fall-front desk enclosing six small drawers surrounding one larger drawer and original...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique chest of drawers birch veneered Empire around 1810
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Unique shape
✓ Original patina
✓ Classic and stylish
Dimensions:
W: 103cm H: 88cm D: 50 cm
Item: Antique chest of drawers
Item no.: 1093
Origin: Germany, Empire around 1810, Nort...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
French Empire Style Commode w/Figural Columns & Pink Marble
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an adorable petite commode with wonderful grained veneer and blackened flat columns on the sides which have a bronze woman's head on the top and bronze feet on the bottom. It...
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl
Located in Münster, DE
Secretary à deux corps
Top cabinet Baden, around 1780/90
Walnut and walnut burl veneered and marquetry,
3-tier chest of drawers, cylinder lock with automatic pull-out mechanism, o...
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1780s German Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Nutwood
19th Century French Empire Chest of Marble Topped Drawers Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French Empire, circa 1860 solid mahogany chest of drawers with marble top and gold leaf painted lion hairy paw feet
A very good lo...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Mahogany Architects Table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis, 1810
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful Empire mahogany architects table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864).
Jean-Joseph Chapuis (born in Brussels) was a famous furniture maker. He obtained a master craftsman ti...
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Early 1800s Belgian Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Empire Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood with Black Colones and Black Marble Top
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
EMPIRE chest of drawers cherry wood with black colones and black marble top
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1820s French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Belgian Black Marble
Mid-20th Century Low Table Cabinet
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Mid-20th century low table cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century English Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Mahogany
French Empire Cabinet Buffet Server Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French Empire cabinet we date to 1880
Lovely patina to the flame mahogany
Green marble top is smooth and chip free
Good size to this piece
Ormolu fixtures ...
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1880s Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Period Commode
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful French Empire Period Commode. This commode is made with mahogany wood and was professionally sanded, bleached, and painted in ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Cabinet
The Vert marble top above two large doors mounted with angels, the top ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Beech
Antique Empire Painted Buffet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Empire style painted buffet / cabinet, 19th century. The paint is later and 20th century. With a faux marble molded overhanging top over two cup...
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19th Century European Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
19th Century Original Rare British Dinning Room Set with 12 Chairs, Satin Wood
By Joseph Fitter
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Individual items are not for sale separately.
A very popular supplier and manufacturer of furniture, Maple & Co.
It is a perfect example of the English aristocracy and is still in great demand.
The whole set is remarkable in that it has been kept intact this entire time, including the original 12 chairs at the table.
The table has a rare unfolding system with two double action screw table expanders. One person alone can easily unfold the table by turning the handle.
The system is patented by the company Joseph Fitter...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer
1830s French Empire Mahogany Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
1830s French Empire mahogany chest with four drawers and gilded edges
Beautiful wooden root.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
1990s John Widdicomb Neoclassical Double China Cabinet No 5588
Located in Hartville, OH
Spectacular Widdicomb piece. Two independent display cases join together and are capped by a single crown that finishes off the piece brilliantly. Incredible details. The cabinet fea...
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1990s American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch, Cherry
French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810
Located in Rome, IT
A French gilt-metal mounted mahogany bureau à cylindre writing desk.
With a grey marble top over three drawers, the fall enclosing a sliding tan leather writing surface, an interior...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Exceptional French Empire Neoclassical "Retour d'Egypte" Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French Empire neoclassical "Retour d'Egypte" cabinet. All original, including the marble top.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Gold Leaf and Radica Inlays Sideboard by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Representing the best quality of the luxurious Italian artisanal furniture with this exquisite classic piece. Our classic baroque side board in solid wood, enriched with briar panels...
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2010s Italian Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
French Empire Vitrine Display Cabinet 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Empire two door display vitrine
Shaped glass to doors and original ormulo fittings
Intricate marquetry panels on lower doors
Hand crafted from kingwood
circa 1860
Bought from ...
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1860s Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Kingwood
Empire Secrétaire Bottega Maggiolini Walnut Italy 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Secrétaire consisting of drawer under the plan, tilting door, with cabinet and two drawers at the bottom. Veneered in pedulle walnut and inlaid in various woods. The secrétaire is bi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
French Empire Style Commode "Chiffonnier"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French Empire ctyle commode "Chiffonnier".
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Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
19th Century Swedish Provincial Buffet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual late 19th Century / Empire period Swedish provincial buffet with vernacular detailing.
Two frieze drawers over a pair of cupboard doors each flanked by turned columns.
Repain...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
French Antique Empire Style Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet, French, in the “return from Egypt” Empire style. After the Egyptian campaign Napoleon asked his “ebenistes“ to incorporate stylistic elements i...
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1880s French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
20th Century Wood with Marble Top Italian Empire Style Dresser, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Cantù production furniture carved and veneered in walnut, burl, beech, mahogany and fruitwood in Empire style. Commode with four l...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Danish Empire mahogany and fruitwood commode, circa 1820s, the rectangular top with a bow-front and canted corners above four conforming drawers and fruitwood canted sides, the top...
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1820s Danish Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Commode en Acajou, époque « Retour d’Égypte » – Début XIXe
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Commode en placage d’acajou munie de trois tiroirs identiques se tirant à l’aide d’anneaux avec mufle de Lion. Le coulissage des tiroirs est parfait. Ceux-ci possèdent une traverse i...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Early 19th C Italian Empire Petite Commode in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Petite Commode in Fruitwood with 3 Drawers, Ebonized Paw Feet, & Caryatid Detail
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Fruitwood
19th Century Painted French Empire Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Period antique French Empire painted chest of drawers with beautiful black marble top. Beautiful decorative lion brass hardware and working key. Early and all original. Footed legs i...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
Maison Krieger French Empire Sideboard Mahogany Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This is a luxurious piece that reflects the craftsmanship of Maison Krieger, a distinguished French furniture manufacturing company. This piece was procured from an esteemed estate l...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
American Empire Gothic Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire Gothic design mahogany dressing table on carved pedestal base with mirror and drawers.
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20th Century American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Display Cabinet in the Empire Style With Brass Elements, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Display Cabinet in the Empire Style with Brass Elements, Early 20th Century
Step into a world of refined elegance with this striking Empire-style display cabinet. Crafted before 193...
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Early 20th Century European Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810
Located in Rome, IT
A French gilt-metal mounted mahogany bureau à cylindre writing desk.
With a grey marble top over three drawers, the fall enclosing a sliding tan lea...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Maslow Freen French Empire Style Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maslow Freen French Empire style breakfront bookcase China cabinet with brass grill. Item includes 2 part construction, 8 swing doors, worki...
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20th Century American Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts
Beautiful piece purchased in France.
Painted in Marie Antoinette Grey.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed phot...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Empire Chests of Drawers, Berlin, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Empire chest of drawers with two drawers and quarter columns made of marble. The body is veneered in mahogany, the fittings are made of brass.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Iron
Double Body Cupboard by David Linley
By David Linley
Located in Brussels, BE
Double Body Cupboard by David Linley
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21st Century and Contemporary British Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Italian Empire Style Walnut Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, One of a Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scale Italian Empire period three drawer chest with beautiful figural walnut veneers, and having original gilt bronze hardware. Excellent antique condition with some recent r...
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
18th Century Painted French Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Painted French Empire Period 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue is a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. The commode features a stunning pale blue / ...
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1790s French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Empire Bureau Plat Desk Kingwood Empire 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine quality satinwood and king wood French Empire bureau plat
With ormolu mounts on cabrio legs
Such a lovely desk, look at the quality to the casting of the ormolu mounts
Features ...
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1840s Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Kingwood
French Empire Style Mahogany Chest with Brown Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany chest with 4 drawers and bronze handles and escutcheons with a brown marble top.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu, Mahogany and Marble Buffet Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Empire st. ormolu, mahogany and white Carrara marble buffet vitrine. The buffet is raised by handsome block supports centering an elegant raised frieze decorated with a fine ormolu band with scrolled foliate movements. At the center are two doors with glass panes each adorned with striking mottled ormolu fillets, fine rosettes and exceptional pierced palmettes. The two outer doors are flanked by striking architectural columns with outstanding foliate ormolu plinths and capitals. The outer doors also display central glass panes framed within an elegant ormolu band with scrolled designs. The doors open to reveal one adjustable shelf in each section and beautiful cream curtains...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Ormolu
Eclectic chest of drawers, France, circa 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Eclectic chest of drawers, France, circa 1890.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: height 110 cm width 85 cm depth 50 cm
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1890s French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French late 19th century Empire st. flamed mahogany buffet. This three drawers and four door buffet has the original interior shelf and is raised by four elongated support...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Empire Style French Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Berlin, DE
High-quality Cuba mahogany on solid softwood. Architecturally articulated body. Two-door, bent frame box on pressed, carved, poliementvergolddete claw feet. Recessed tower with two t...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Mahogany, Softwood
French Empire Mahogany Commode with Bluestone Top and Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Empire commode is a perfect example of the type of chest of drawers that became popular in the early 1800s. This was a time when Napoleon preferred to do away with styles...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Stone, Bronze
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Period Empire Italian Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Empire walnut commode with neoclassical giltwood carved appliques.
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Italian Neo-Classic Fruitwood Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Empire Neo-classic (19th Century) fruitwood sideboard cabinet with a marble top over two doors flanked by columns with canted sides.
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Burr-Amboyna, Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cabinet by Maison Krieger
Located in London, GB
This beautiful display cabinet was crafted by the prestigious furniture company, Maison Krieger. The firm was founded in 1826 by Antoine Krieger. Over the course of the 19th century,...
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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
French Bureau Plat Desk, Empire Dummy Partners Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French Empire bureau plat
Classic French antique desk in kingwood with ormolu fixtures
We date this desk to circa 1930
Has drawers on both sides although one side they are decorative so this is a dummy partners desk
Great for a home office set...
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1930s French Vintage Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Kingwood
19th Cent Ebony Empire Commode or Nightstand, Refinished, Bronze Mounted
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century, Hollywood Regecny Style Commode, Chest or Nightstand. Bronze Mounted Empire Commode or Nightstand, Refinished in a fine ebony finish to suite the Hollywood Regency Decor of any home.
19th century Empire commode or nightstand. This fine commodes...
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1860s Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Empire Style Walnut Dressing Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
Empire Style Walnut Dressing Table
Empire style dressing table in burl walnut with 2 drawers. Venetian glass pulls. The flap reveals a large origina...
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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Empire case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Empire case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Baker Furniture Company, and Maison Krieger. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $445,969 while the average work can sell for $5,989.
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