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Style: American Empire
Vintage Giltwood Caning and Upholstery Chair with Woven Pattern
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage gilded caning and upholstery chair with woven pattern. Excellent condition. measurements are 23" in width by 26.5" in Depth by 34.5" in height. Seat width is 20", seat width ...
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Late 20th Century American American Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Foam, Walnut, Giltwood

Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns, Rochester, NY. C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nickel silver over copper & brass coach lanterns with urn finials, floral swag motif, and resting on a turned bulbous tapered rin...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Nickel, Iron, Copper, Brass

American Brass and Artistic Wire Work Folding Fire Place Screen, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and artistic wire work folding fire place screen with a pleasing brass gallery and flanking ball finials. Early 19th century Each adjustable folding end on fire scree...
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1810s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wire

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
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1860s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Bronze & Crystal Decorative Floral Chandeliers Sterling NY 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast bronze and beaded crystal hanging chandeliers with central ring, decorative gallery, and foliage scroll work. Signed Sterling Bronze Co, New York. Late 19th / E...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Wire, Bronze

1920's Caldwell American Empire Sconces with Bronze Eagles
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell Empire style silver plated sconces with bronze eagles on body, very unusual design
Category

1910s American Vintage American Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Carved Mahogany & Tooled Leather Folding Table & 2 Chairs - 3 Pieces
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Carved Mahogany and Tooled Leather Napkin Folding Table and 2 Matching Chairs - 3 Pieces This set would be perfect as a small dining table, ...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

American Cherry Two Drawer Stand on Brass Casters. NY, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cherry two drawer stand with a straight edge one board top, oval brasses, bulbous squared tapered legs, and terminating on original brass casters. New York. Early 19th Century
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1810s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gilded Mirror Frame with Painted Black Striped Molding and Antique Glass
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic gilded (original) mirror frame with painted black striped molding and antique glass. Can be hung horizontally, as pictured or vertically.
Category

1890s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

American Set of Walnut Four-Tier Shelves
Located in Downingtown, PA
American set of walnut four tier shelves, Circa 1840 The American four tiers of shelves rest in each corner on slightly flared shaped support columns. Th...
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1840s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

American White Pine Sunburst and Flanking Urn Column Mantel Piece, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American white pine sunburst mantel piece with carved molded edge top, decorative carved urns and flanking fluted capital ringed columns. Early 19th Centu...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Pine

American Mahogany Gilt & Marble Top Cornucopia Pier Table. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American flame mahogany marble top pier table with gilt carved capitals , flanking cornucopias, original mirror, and terminating on gilt acanthus lions paw feet. All original. Early...
Category

1810s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

American Empire-Style Giltwood Mantle Mirror with "Lotus" Ceramic Tiles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Empire-Style giltwood mirror adorned in each corner with ceramic tiles depicting lotus flowers (ca. early 1930s, USA). Glass is in distressed condition with foxing present t...
Category

1930s Vintage American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple molded edge frame, Early 19th Century. Signed by maker Mary Ann Browning, Age 12.
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1820s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood, Linen

Pair of American Two-Tiered Polished Steel and Brass Coach Lanterns, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American two-tiered polished steel and brass coach lanterns with fluted vents and beveled glass, Early 19th century.
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1820s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Mid 19th Century Hand Forged Iron & Brass Tall Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid 19th century iron with cast brass mushroom top finials. Great patina and age related wear. Tall, 29 h and deep 20.5 they have a commanding presence with a great...
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1860s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron Ring Finial and Vine Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron andirons with a circular ring finial, intertwined vine, twisted center column on ringed squared plinth, decorative scroll work, and terminating on original...
Category

1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a mahogany frame with scrolled arms and lions paw feet with a relief carving of cornucop...
Category

19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Sampler Under Glass with the Original Gilt Birdseye Maple Frame, C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple frame, Early 19th Century. Alphabet and Numerals. Signed by maker Maria Nuttall Age 7.
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Linen, Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood

American Empire Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, circa 1910
Located in Camden, ME
Wrought iron American Empire early 20th Century floor lamp. The scale and exuberance of Newport Rhode Island at the turn of the 20th century wi...
Category

1920s American Vintage American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of American Cast Stone Figural Boy & Girl Holding Lambs on Plinths, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast stone figural boy and girl holding lambs on squared foliage plinths, Late 19th Century Pair measurements: 34.5" Tall / 19" Wide each middle section / 16" Wide @...
Category

1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of American Cast Iron Anchor Andirons with Circular Ringed Columns. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron anchor andirons with circular ringed columns, squared plinths, and the original dog legs. Late 19th century.
Category

1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Brass Serpentine Acanthus Fire Fender, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass serpentine gallery acanthus fire fender with flanking decorative hand chased ball finials, centered shell flanked by floral vine motif, and terminating on scrolled aca...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Pair of American Brass Spiral and Bulbous Form Floor Lamps. Orig Candle. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass spiral and bulbous form floor lamps resting on circular step back bases, Late 19th century. Pair were originally candle powered and have been electrified.
Category

1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nickel silver and brass enameled iron coach lanterns with the original circular and side lamp beveled glass. Lanterns are candle powered but can be converted to elec...
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1840s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Nickel, Iron, Brass, Silver

American Polished Steel and Brass Single Anchor Lantern, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted polished steel and brass single ship anchor lantern with original Fresnel lense, hoisting ring, protective cage, and original oil burner. Late 19th century Signed W...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Late 19th/Early 20th Century Mirror with Ornate Wood Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Mirror with Ornate Wood Frame Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this smaller mirror from the late 19th or early 20th century. Encased in...
Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Faux Painted Bronze Foliage Andirons, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and faux painted bronze andirons with flanking foliage finials, spiral and ringed centered columns, squared foliage plinths, matching rear dog legs, an...
Category

1890s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Anthony Quervelle American Empire Mahogany Flip Top Sewing Table
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire mahogany flip top sewing table on cornucopia carved legs with interior mirror and compartments (attributed to ANTHONY QUERVELLE)
Category

19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Mirror

American Empire Period Gilt and Painted Wood Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
This very good American Empire gilt and painted wood mirror is of the period circa 1825-1835 was made in New York State and is in almost perfect condition. The standard format of tur...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

American Mahogany and Gilt Wood Ogee Wall Mirror, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and gilt wood ogee wall mirror with the original glass and wood backing. Early 19th century.
Category

1830s North American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mahogany, Mirror

American Empire Gilt and Ebonized Wood Pier / Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire giltwood pier/ wall mirror with ebonized trim and an acorn decorated crest over a floral design flanked by turned spool design columns.
Category

19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror, Wood

Pair of American Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconces, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Empire figural gilt bronze three-light sconces. Originally candle powered and have been electrified, Early 19th century.
Category

1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

American Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple Center Table, NY, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and bird's-eye maple tilt-top center table with inlaid octagonal pedestal, original locking mechanism, resting on tripod base with scrolle...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Furniture

American Kings Wood Octagonal Pedestal Harp / Piano Stool. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American Kings wood harp / piano stool with telescopic seat, octagonal pedestal, and terminating on quad base with rounder block feet. Stool is upholstered in white muslin. Early 19...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

American Monumental Brass Medallion Hanging Lantern, New York, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American monumental brass twenty one light hanging lantern with a urn finial top, flanking sea shell oval medallions, scrolled exterior acanthus supports, interior shell and foliage ...
Category

1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Oil on Canvas Stills. Signed T. Maria. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American oil on canvas stills in gilt and painted frames. Each painting consist of fruit in wicker baskets. Signed by artist. T. Maria. Early 19th Century.
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

American Cast Iron Cylinder Hanging Glass Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron cylinder hanging lantern with twelve interior lights, three paneled glass, suspended by decorative cast chain. Early 20th Century.
Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

Classical NY Empire Mahogany Lyre Form, Canterbury, circa 1820
Located in Milford, NH
A fine classical Empire Canterbury, featuring heavily carved lyre ends with rosettes and brass strings, with nicely shaped stretchers above a crotched mahogany veneered case fitted w...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Gilt Bronze and Crystal Argand Lamps, Philadelphia. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American two arm git bronze and crystal argand lamps with centered crystal reservoirs surmounted by gilt swans, original etched floral globes with prisms, terminating on trip...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

American Mahogany and Cast Iron Copying Press with Paw Feet, Charleston, SC 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and mahogany two-drawer copying press with a turned bulbous cork screw handle, floral decorative pressure plate, flanking fluted decorati...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Empire Writing Table with Carved Acanthus Legs, circa 1840
Located in Southampton, NY
American empire writing table with carved acanthus legs, circa 1840 Casters, Missing ormolu on right side of centre drawer. Beautiful ornately carved acanthus legs with casters with...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of American Bronze Fluted Ball Top and Flame Andirons, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bronze and brass andirons with flame finial tops over fluted balls, centered squared tapered columns with acanthus motif, and terminating on rectangular plinths with...
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

American Triangular Brass & Iron Urn Finial Four Slotted Umbrella Stand, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American Triangular brass and painted cast iron urn finial four slotted umbrella stand, Late 19th Century.
Category

1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron, Brass

American Tole and Mahogany Tray on Stand, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American hand-painted decorative tole tray on carved mahogany stand. Tray has two side handles with hand-painted floral, fruit and medallion motif. Stand was made for tray with a car...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Tin

Pair of American Brass & Wrought Iron Plantation Cauldrons on Stand CT, C. 1851
By The Hayden Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and wrought iron plantation cauldrons with original scrolled handles fitted on a circular three legged banded stand with splayed feet. Mid-19th century stamped...
Category

1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Gilt Bronze & Star Mirrored Wall Sconces, Caldwell & Co. C 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American six arm foliage gilt bronze and star mirrored crystal wall sconces with flanking tassels. Signed J. E. Caldwell & Compan...
Category

1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

American Oil on Canvas Portrait of Seated Young Lady, NY, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oil on canvas portrait of seated young lady in the original gilt wood floral flame, New York, Mid-19th century.
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint

American Brass Two Tiered Ball Finial Fire Fender. Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass two tiered bar fire fender with bulbous ball finials and rectangular molded base. Mid 19th Century
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Set of American Brass Steeple Top Fire Tools on Stand, New York, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of American brass and polished steel steeple top fire tools on decorative faceted stand. Set consist of tong and shovel. New York, Mid 19th Century
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1840s American Antique American Empire Furniture

American Serpentine Brass Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Fender, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Empire serpentine fire place fender with bulbous faceted brass finials, brass rail top, and pleasing scrolled artistic wire work. Philadelphia, early 19th century.  
Category

1810s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Empire Hand Gilt Mahogany Adjustable Lectern Music Stand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Am American Empire solid mahogany hand carved adjustable music stand with hand painted gilt decoration/ The graceful double sided stand with elaborate gold decoration on an adjustabl...
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Wrought Iron Faceted Lemon Finial Andirons w/ Scrolled Plinths, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron faceted lemon finial andirons with central squared tapered columns, flanking scrolled banded plinths, curvature dog legs, and resting on double column block feet...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Brass & Wire Fire Place Fender with Flanking Canister Tool Holders 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and wire fire place fender with flanking canister tool holders resting on a step back molded edge base, Mid 19th Century 40.75" Wide @ exterior canister's / 30" Wide ...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wire

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

American Wall Clock Painted Panel 8 Day Double Barrel Movement
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful 8 day American wall clock in a mahogany case Features a hand painted floral spray panel below the clock face Features a double barrel movement and comes with a key Offered ...
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1880s Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Oval Pastel of Young Lady Grasping Dove, Cola, SC. Circa 1865
Located in Charleston, SC
American pastel of young lady grasping dove in the original oval floral gilt frame presented under glass, Mid 19th Century. Original paper label on back. Ursuline Convent, Valle Cru...
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1860s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

American Empire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire furniture made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Ralph Lauren, Aeterna Furniture, and Gorham 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $5,000.

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