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Style: American Empire
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 Mahogany Acanthus Carved Linen Press. Norfolk, VA. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany linen press with carved molded edge top, upper case flanking book matched doors, fitted interior shelving with drawers, and ori...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Shadow Box Frame w/Small Image of a Woman
Located in Malibu, CA
Original oil painting mounted on linen & place in antique Empire period shadowbox mahogany frame. Unknown naive painting with a charming rendition of a female bust. The painting is d...
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood, Mahogany

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 Wrought Iron and Marble-Top Console, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and marble top rectangular console with scrolled legs and connecting stretcher with acanthus leaf motif, Mid-19th century. Skirt height is 24.5" tall.
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1840s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.
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1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

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...
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1810s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

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 Empire Mahogany End Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire carved mahogany pedestal base end table with shaped rectangular top
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20th Century American American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

American Painted & Carved Wood Figural Statue of General Santa Anna, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted and carved wood figural statue of General Santa Anna in full military dress attire. General during the time of Mexican-American War and later became President of Mex...
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1840s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

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.
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1890s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

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...
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Early 19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of American Wrought Iron Birdcage Finial & Penny Feet Andirons. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron andirons with birdcage spiral finials, squared tapered plinths, flanking decorative rope rings, scrolled s...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Pair of American Cast Iron Horse Head Andirons with Original Dog Legs, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron horse head andirons with the original rear dog legs. Mid 19th century.
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Brass and Iron Urn Finial Pole Eight Slotted Umbrella Stand, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and cast iron urn finial pole mounted eight slotted umbrella stand, Late 19th century.
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1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Lead Ornamental Garden Rooting Pig, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American lead ornamental garden rooting pig, late 19th century.
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1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Lead

American Wrought Iron and Gilt Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt three-light hanging lantern with six-paneled glass sides, decorative gilt acanthus and floral medallions, adorned with upper and lower scrolled spikes ...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

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

Silver, Brass, Iron, Nickel

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

American Cast Iron Sailing Mayflower Doorstop, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron Mayflower arched doorstop with sailing vessel on rough seas. Signed on lower base, mayflower, 1620. Late 19th Century.
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1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

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...
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1930s Vintage American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

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.
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Brass & Onyx Flame Finial Andirons with Acanthus Feet, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass and onyx andirons with flanking flame finial Urns, Corinthian capitals, centered bulbous onyx columns, squared floral plinths, matching flame finial log stops,...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of American Cast Iron and Painted Garden Planters, Circa 1825
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron garden planters with floral molded edges, scrolled dragon handles, and terminating on raised decorative floral circular and squared plinths, Early 19th Cen...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Brass and Iron Dolphin Fire Place Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass decorative dolphin fire place andirons with flanking heads, scrolled intertwined engraved tails, matching miniature log stop...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Cast Iron and Gilt Fire Society Marker, Baltimore, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron and gilt fire society marker. Baltimore, early 19th century Markers were placed on homes to prove coverage of fire insurance.
Category

1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold, Iron

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 Bronze and Crystal Two Arm Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American bronze and crystal scrolled two arm mirrored wall sconces with flanking gilt foilate medallions. Sconces are candle powered but can be electrified if desired, Late 1...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

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...
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Early 19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

English Cut Crystal and Bulbous Cascading Four-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English cut crystal chandelier with a centred bulbous crystal column, four scrolled spiral arms, cascading connecting prisms, and termi...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

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

Pair of American Wrought Iron Scrolled Finial Andirons with Cross Bar, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron flanking scrolled finial andirons with centered spiraled columns, scrolled plinths, decorative spiraled scrolled cross bar, and resting on matching scro...
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1840s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
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1920s American Vintage American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wrought 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...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

American Empire Column Form 3 Section Giltwood Overmantel Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire (19th century) 3-section overmantel wall mirror with column form giltwood frame with corner rosettes.
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

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.
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1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wire

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...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of American Empire Crotch Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Window Seats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped backs, and beige satin upholstered seat & back resting on large tiered base. (PRICED...
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of American Wrought Iron Finial Caduceus Andirons with Splayed Feet, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron ball finial caduceus andirons with stylized splayed feet, Mid-19th century. The caduceus is the traditional symbol of Hermes a...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Cast Iron Nautical Anchor and Dolphin Motif Umbrella Stand, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron nautical umbrella stand with centered anchor ring attached and intertwined with rope, two smaller tridents with spears, and resting on a...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Spread Winged Eagle, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso eagle with extended wings grasping gilt rounded bar. Eagle was used for center decoration on drapery rod. Early 19th c...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood, Wood

American Cast Iron Napoleon Doorstop Standing on a Step Back Plinth, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron Napoleon doorstop standing on a three-tiered step back squared plinth, Late 19th century.
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1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

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

Large University Chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large University chart “Political Map of North America” by Bacon W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Political Maps by G W Bacon, This is colorful Physical ...
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Early 20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Linen

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.
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1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

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...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

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.  
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1810s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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 ...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Wrought Iron and Milk Glass Decorative Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and milk glass hanging hall lantern with decorative arches and a centered faceted finial, Mid-19th century. Originally candle and has been electrified.
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire

American Brass and Polished Steel Fire Tools on Marble Stand, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and polished steel fire tools resting on a turned urn finial marble stand. Set consist of poker, tong and shovel, Early 19th Century.
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1830s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

American Bronze Sea Mariner Bracing on Rope Piling Mounted to Oval Base. C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American bronze figural sea mariner bracing in wind against a rope piling and mounted to an oval molded edge base. Late 19th century.
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1870s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nautical gimbaled nickel silver over brass mounted wall sconces with bulbous flared amber glass shades. Gimbals kept candles straight in rough seas. Pair are candle ...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of American Polished Steel & Brass Dolphin Ship Andirons, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American polished steel and brass andirons with flanking oval ship medallion finials resting on a floral motif, flanking intertwined dolphins, and terminating on decorative s...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 @...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

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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