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Empire Furniture

EMPIRE STYLE

From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

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Style: Empire
19th Century French Empire Bronze Table Lamp with Ebonized Wood Base
19th Century French Empire Bronze Table Lamp with Ebonized Wood Base

19th Century French Empire Bronze Table Lamp with Ebonized Wood Base

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th century Empire style cast bronze table lamp with new linen shade, converted from gas to electric. This substantial Neoclassical fixture has a Greco-Roman female figure fo...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Metal

A fine pair of 19th century Empire mahogany benches
A fine pair of 19th century Empire mahogany benches

A fine pair of 19th century Empire mahogany benches

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19th century French Empire mahogany hand carved Swan neck curule benches. Pawed feet

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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17th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Pair of Antique Irish Chiffoniers
Pair of Antique Irish Chiffoniers

Pair of Antique Irish Chiffoniers

$12,500Sale Price / set|32% Off

Pair of Antique Irish Chiffoniers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare pair of traditional Irish chiffoniers or sideboards crafted with mahogany and celebrating several early 19th century styles, including empire and regency. Featuring high quality...

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19th Century Northern Irish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer
Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer , Beautiful Early 19th century Heavy Bronze Imperial Armorial Armoirie Coat...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Walnut, Bronze, and Marble Table and Chairs Living Room Set
French Empire Style Walnut, Bronze, and Marble Table and Chairs Living Room Set

French Empire Style Walnut, Bronze, and Marble Table and Chairs Living Room Set

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Empire-style walnut and marble eight-piece salon set with golden and light yellow fabric and bronze mounts. Impressive French Empire-style eight-piece salon suite made of wal...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Elegant Pair of Empire-style Armchairs, Made in Denmark, circa 1900.
Elegant Pair of Empire-style Armchairs, Made in Denmark, circa 1900.

Elegant Pair of Empire-style Armchairs, Made in Denmark, circa 1900.

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant pair of Danish Empire-style armchairs, circa 1900. An elegant pair of armchairs crafted in the Danish Empire style, dating from around 1900. Constructed in beautifully figu...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

20th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror
20th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

20th French Empire Period Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

19th French Empire period gilt wood oval mirror

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This an...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Vintage Woven Ship Tapestry 7.7X6.5
Vintage Woven Ship Tapestry 7.7X6.5

Vintage Woven Ship Tapestry 7.7X6.5

Located in Los Angeles, US

A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...

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Early 2000s Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Empire Period Wash Basin and Jug Set by Porcelaine de Paris
Empire Period Wash Basin and Jug Set by Porcelaine de Paris

Empire Period Wash Basin and Jug Set by Porcelaine de Paris

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A superb early 19th century Empire period wash basin (with saucer) and tall pitcher, beautifully crafted from Old Paris Porcelain and featuring a very striking hand-painted polychrom...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode, Walnut, Circa 1800-1820
19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode, Walnut, Circa 1800-1820

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode, Walnut, Circa 1800-1820

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine early 19th century French Empire miniature sample commode crafted of solid walnut and burl of walnut veneer with deep, striking grain patterns. The secondary structure uses a ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Walnut

Napoleon Bonaparte Oil Painting, Gilded Frame, Circa 1920-1930
Napoleon Bonaparte Oil Painting, Gilded Frame, Circa 1920-1930

Napoleon Bonaparte Oil Painting, Gilded Frame, Circa 1920-1930

By Chapin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage French oil on canvas painting of Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor in a hand carved original gilded wooden frame, painted by S. Chapin in good condition. The wall décor art pie...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock “Lettre d’Amour”, Att. François-Louis Savart
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock “Lettre d’Amour”, Att. François-Louis Savart

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock “Lettre d’Amour”, Att. François-Louis Savart

Located in New York, NY

An Important French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock “Lettre d’Amour,” Attributed to François-Louis Savart, Paris The clock is formed with a rectangular case rising from a shaped plinth base set on four flattened bun feet. The base displays a continuous frieze cast in relief with two sheep flanking a central urn, framed by scrolling foliage at each end. Above, the main case supports a circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals and two winding apertures, enclosed within a beaded ormolu bezel. Beneath the dial, a rectangular panel is cast with a reclining male figure in a landscape setting, accompanied by trees. To the left, a female figure is seated on a cushion supported by an X form empire stool, her body turned toward the dial. She raises one hand toward her face while a bird rests on her knee, and she holds a circular medallion bearing a profile portrait. To the right, a tripod table stands on three supports formed as winged griffins with lion heads and clawed feet. The table surface holds a writing box with an open lid, a quill, and a candlestick. The surfaces throughout are finished in gilt, with visible chasing across the figures, drapery, and ornamental borders. The clock is attributed to François Louis Savart, a bronzier active in Paris. Savart produced objects in gilt bronze including clocks, candelabra, and decorative mounts. He maintained a workshop in Paris where he developed figural clock models incorporating classical motifs and narrative subjects. Comparable models associated with Savart include figural compositions with seated female figures, auxiliary furniture elements, and narrative relief panels, reflecting established design types within Parisian bronze production. Savart’s workshop operated within the Paris bronze industry, where cast ormolu objects were produced using sand casting followed by chasing and gilding. The construction of this clock case reflects the use of multiple cast components assembled into a unified structure, including separately cast figures, furniture elements, and applied relief panels. The inclusion of tripod tables, X form seating, and winged supports corresponds to design sources drawn from Greco Roman models that were adapted in Empire period decorative arts. The precise casting, crisp chasing, and consistent gilt surface across the figures, mounts, and relief panels indicate a high level of production quality, with the complexity of the assembled components supporting its desirability among Paris ormolu figural clocks...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

19th c Rare Crystal Beaded Empire Chandelier French Hand Tied Oval Prisms, c1850
19th c Rare Crystal Beaded Empire Chandelier French Hand Tied Oval Prisms, c1850

19th c Rare Crystal Beaded Empire Chandelier French Hand Tied Oval Prisms, c1850

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 4 lights, sitting on metal posts that slide into a small pocket on chandelier. This chandelier was made for candles, but we will rewire with certified UL US sockets for the ...

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1850s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Baker Empire Chest of Drawers
Baker Empire Chest of Drawers

Baker Empire Chest of Drawers

$1,326Sale Price|30% Off

Baker Empire Chest of Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1960s Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome

Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome

Located in Berlin, DE

New Art Deco Crystal Style Chandelier: Custom Empire Elegance Introducing our latest addition, the Art Deco crystal style chandelier, a captivating fusion of Empire opulence and the...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Montgolfiè Antique Look Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Montgolfiè Antique Look Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Montgolfiè Antique Look Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Located in Berlin, DE

Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...

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2010s German Empire Furniture

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Crystal

19th C. Hand Carved Wood Round Table & Marble, Top Center Entrance Hall Gueridon
19th C. Hand Carved Wood Round Table & Marble, Top Center Entrance Hall Gueridon

19th C. Hand Carved Wood Round Table & Marble, Top Center Entrance Hall Gueridon

Located in West Hollywood, CA

19th C. Hand Carved Wood Round Table & Marble, Top Center Entrance Hall Gueridon Elegant French Circa 1830-1848 King Louis Philippe with Hand Sculpted Saint Anne marble-top cente...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Empire Style Double Dresser in Painted Gray Finish
French Empire Style Double Dresser in Painted Gray Finish

French Empire Style Double Dresser in Painted Gray Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Empire style double dresser with gilt metal hardware. We have a matching tall chest in our listing. Great classic French empire style to add some French architecture to your h...

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1950s American Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Empire Tole Water Heater
Empire Tole Water Heater

Empire Tole Water Heater

Located in New Orleans, LA

Painted and gilded tole water heater.

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Tin

English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century
English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century

English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century An English Empire-style cabinet made of oak, dating back to the late 19th century. The semicircular piece of furniture fe...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Empire Furniture

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Oak

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge
China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

A Tableware set in very fine porcelain made in Italy between the 60s and 70s by the Doccia factory "Richard Ginori". Richard Ginori is an historic Italian ceramic's factory founded in Tuscany, in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, of which Gio Ponti was creative director for 10 years. This dinnerware is part of a Manufacture collection inspired by the elegant lines of the Empire style and which was out of stock for a long time. Now, the new ownership of the brand, recently purchased by the Gucci Group, has included the Contessa collection back in the range but without the subtle tone-on-tone trim that embellished the gold encrusted rim. We could say that this vintage dinner service...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1930's French Empire Style Scalloped Chandelier
1930's French Empire Style Scalloped Chandelier

1930's French Empire Style Scalloped Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French Empire style chandelier with unusual scalloped shaped and crystal hangings

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1930s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Overmantel  Mirror
Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Overmantel  Mirror

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Overmantel Mirror

Located in London, GB

A good sized Gilt Empire antique mirror with applied decorative motif gilt work on a rectangular frame, lambs tongue design inner slip. Mirror in good condition. Original boarded bac...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror

French Empire Walnut Commode with Bronze Mounts, Early 19th Century
French Empire Walnut Commode with Bronze Mounts, Early 19th Century

French Empire Walnut Commode with Bronze Mounts, Early 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French Empire commode dates from the early 19th century and exemplifies the refined architectural strength and symmetry characteristic of the period. Crafted in solid wa...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Bronze

Rare Artillery Plate First Empire Imperial Eagle And Crossed Cannons, 1804–1815
Rare Artillery Plate First Empire Imperial Eagle And Crossed Cannons, 1804–1815

Rare Artillery Plate First Empire Imperial Eagle And Crossed Cannons, 1804–1815

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Rare Artillery Plate – First Empire – Imperial Eagle And Crossed Cannons, 1804–1815" Rare French Napoleonic Artillery Brass Plaque – Imperial Guard Style – 31 x 34 cm – ca. 1804–181...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Brass

Vintage French Table Lamps, Handcrafted Marble & Gilded Bronze, 1920s
Vintage French Table Lamps, Handcrafted Marble & Gilded Bronze, 1920s

Vintage French Table Lamps, Handcrafted Marble & Gilded Bronze, 1920s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A black, vintage French pair of large table lamps made of hand crafted marble with a new round shade, in good condition. They are composed with its original switch, particularized by...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" x 10"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Empire Side Table From Brede Main Building, Denmark
Empire Side Table From Brede Main Building, Denmark

Empire Side Table From Brede Main Building, Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This amazing table comes from Brede main building outside Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Christian VIII Empire Oval Pedestal Tea Table in Mahogany, Denmark, circa 1835
Christian VIII Empire Oval Pedestal Tea Table in Mahogany, Denmark, circa 1835

Christian VIII Empire Oval Pedestal Tea Table in Mahogany, Denmark, circa 1835

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome Christian VIII neoclassical-style tea or breakfast table in mahogany with oval top on foliate-carved baluster-turned column resting on quatre-form pedestal base with carve...

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1830s Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with bronze appliquès and paw feet. Top features red, bronze and white colored floral motif with a monogram plate of what probably was the original owner's initials. Interior has cream colored toile lining and compartments for sewing implements, many of which are included. Inner top is mirrored with ornamental gilt...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bracket Clock, Vienna, circa 1820
Bracket Clock, Vienna, circa 1820

Bracket Clock, Vienna, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Bracket clock in a walnut case with ebonized columns and base. The case is decorated with brass appliqués. The movement features a brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, Arabic sec...

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1820s Austrian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE
HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely vintage circa 50 year old suite of French Empire style carved seating depicting large Eagles Please...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Neo Classical Style Burl Walnut Mirrored Back Console Table / Credenzas
Neo Classical Style Burl Walnut Mirrored Back Console Table / Credenzas

Neo Classical Style Burl Walnut Mirrored Back Console Table / Credenzas

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Enhance your living space with this Mid-20th Century Neo-Classical Style Burled Walnut Mirrored Credenza/Console Table, a versatile and beautifully designed piece of furniture that r...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot
20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot

20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot

Located in Berlin, DE

Bronze, engraved and silvered. Three columns shafts with full-plastic, finely engraved swans. Funnel-shaped insert.

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20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table
Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table

Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A remarkable Italian mid-19th century Rolo center table, celebrated for the refined marquetry tradition of the renowned Rolo workshops in Reggio Emilia. The circular top is exquisite...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Elegant and useful Wall Shelf in brass in Empire style from the 19th Century
Elegant and useful Wall Shelf in brass in Empire style from the 19th Century

Elegant and useful Wall Shelf in brass in Empire style from the 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant and useful Wall Shelf in brass in Empire style from the 19th Century. Perfect in the kitchen for vinegar and oil or in the hallway for gloves or keys. Wear consistent with a...

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19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900
Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900

Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900

By Bauscher Weiden

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Germany / 1900 / 2 Vases / August & Conrad Bauscher / Porcelain Factory Weiden Bros / Porcelain and Polychrome / Empire An elegant pair of signed porcelain vases from the estee...

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Early 20th Century German Empire Furniture

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Porcelain

3 Antique French Empire Frosted Glass Flambe Flame Torch Lamp Chandelier Shades
3 Antique French Empire Frosted Glass Flambe Flame Torch Lamp Chandelier Shades

3 Antique French Empire Frosted Glass Flambe Flame Torch Lamp Chandelier Shades

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Empire Art Deco frosted glass Flambe (Flamed or Torchiere) lamp shades. Great for use on chandeliers or pendant lamps. Dimensions: 4.75" x 7" (D x H)

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Early 20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Glass

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Somno or Drum Table with Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Somno or Drum Table with Marble

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Somno or Drum Table with Marble

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early nineteenth century French Empire period mahogany somno or drum table features a black marble top and a hinged curved door with bronze pull. Its cylindrical form and clean ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Side table with secret compartments, Westphalia, c. 1800, plum, maple, rosewood
Side table with secret compartments, Westphalia, c. 1800, plum, maple, rosewood

Side table with secret compartments, Westphalia, c. 1800, plum, maple, rosewood

Located in Münster, DE

Rare side table with secret compartments, Westphalia, c. 1800, plum wood, maple and rosewood veneered on softwood, table top with floral banding and vase motif, ingenious mechanism w...

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Early 1800s German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple, Rosewood

Pair of Chic French Empire Style Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Chic French Empire Style Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Chic French Empire Style Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large French Empire style mahogany armchairs reupholstered in Ralph Lauren silk/linen fabric.

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A exceptionally rare Period French Empire (1804-1814) walnut bureau a cylindre. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France, most likely Parisian work, dating to the early 19th century, the large antique cylinder desk...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Italian Tole Wall Sculpture Lavabo 3 Piece Set
Maitland Smith Italian Tole Wall Sculpture Lavabo 3 Piece Set

Maitland Smith Italian Tole Wall Sculpture Lavabo 3 Piece Set

By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Elegant wall lavabo or wash basin with beautiful detail throughout including floral and various instruments. Lavabos are gracious religious bowls for the lavabo ceremony of washing t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique French Wrought Iron Candelabra with Seven Candle Holders, 1890
Antique French Wrought Iron Candelabra with Seven Candle Holders, 1890

Antique French Wrought Iron Candelabra with Seven Candle Holders, 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A black antique, late 19th century French floor candle holder, candelabra hand crafted in very ornate fer forge work with wrought iron scrolls and seven candle holders, in good condi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox
Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox

Late 18th Century Round Wooden Engraved Snuffbox Pillbox

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small round Danish late 18th Century snuffbox or pillbox featuring elaborate engravings. Very versatile piece that could also hold jewelry or small trinkets on a vanity. This piece m...

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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany
Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany

Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Late 19th century Franch Empire chair with armrests in carved solid mahogany , wax polished Measure cm: H 92/42 x W 56 x D 50.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Empire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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 lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Baker Furniture Company, and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. 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 $56 and tops out at $955,603 while the average work can sell for $4,296.