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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
Antique Swedish Desk from the Empire Period, Decorated Drawer and Rustic Paint
Antique Swedish Desk from the Empire Period, Decorated Drawer and Rustic Paint

Antique Swedish Desk from the Empire Period, Decorated Drawer and Rustic Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish empire desk made by hand in solid pine. The desk is from the empire period in northern Sweden around 1850. Straight tapered legs and a functional extendable drawer. H...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

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Pine

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

Antique 19th Century Empire Dutch Bombe Solid Oak Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

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

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine French Empire Carved and Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820
Fine French Empire Carved and Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820

Fine French Empire Carved and Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820

Located in New York, NY

Fine French Empire Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820 A fine and elegant French Empire giltwood méridienne dating from the early 19th century, executed in the pure neoclassical tas...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Painted Teak Nautical Sea Captain's Chest
Antique Painted Teak Nautical Sea Captain's Chest

Antique Painted Teak Nautical Sea Captain's Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique teak nautical sea captain's chest with hinged lid that is hand-painted with a seascape having sailboats at sea. The frieze hand-painted with trailing vines, tulips and flo...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Teak

French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

French Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Unique chest of drawers featuring Flame Mahogany case and adorned with cast bronze busts of female beauty. Top feature hand cut brass fenders to prevent objects from rolling. Lion he...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Tapestry With Birds 7X5
Vintage Tapestry With Birds 7X5

Vintage Tapestry With Birds 7X5

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

Tray Table Light Green Painted Metal , Late Empire
Tray Table Light Green Painted Metal , Late Empire

Tray Table Light Green Painted Metal , Late Empire

Located in Kastrup, DK

Late Empire side table / lamp table with a metal tray featuring a painted brass rim, placed on a later collapsible stand. The tray dates from around 1820–30, while the stand was mad...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni
Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni

Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Hexagonal table box with clock on the lid, in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with hand-painted fired enamel in the style of lapis lazuli stone and fine hand-engraved arabesques...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Italian Late Empire Carved Wood and Gilt Chandelier, circa 1830–1840
Large Italian Late Empire Carved Wood and Gilt Chandelier, circa 1830–1840

Large Italian Late Empire Carved Wood and Gilt Chandelier, circa 1830–1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare and impressively large Italian Late Empire chandelier (diameter approx. 160 cm), finely carved in wood and preserved with its original gilding. The gilded surface displays a b...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

LARGE CLOCK 'A L'ETUDE', Empire, the model by P.V. LEDURE 1825-1830
LARGE CLOCK 'A L'ETUDE', Empire, the model by P.V. LEDURE 1825-1830

LARGE CLOCK 'A L'ETUDE', Empire, the model by P.V. LEDURE 1825-1830

Located in Berlin, DE

Height: 50 cm. Width: 34 cm. Depth: 13 cm. France, 1810-1820 Attr. P.V. LEDURE MOVEMENT Eight-day movement. Pendulum with thread suspension. Half-hour and hour lockwheel strike,...

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1820s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large egg on smooth tripod with 8-day mechanical skeletal Swiss movement with alarm, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché with Russian E...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Elegant Empire Pedestal Cabinet, Copenhagen 1810-20
Elegant Empire Pedestal Cabinet, Copenhagen 1810-20

Elegant Empire Pedestal Cabinet, Copenhagen 1810-20

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Empire pedestal cabinet with convex front. Top top edge with a refined detail in the form of dark wood edging. One drawer with light intarsia edge in birch and maple. Drawer ...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple

Empire Dark Green Four-Arm Chandelier Made of Leather and Brass, France 1960s
Empire Dark Green Four-Arm Chandelier Made of Leather and Brass, France 1960s

Empire Dark Green Four-Arm Chandelier Made of Leather and Brass, France 1960s

By Maison Lucien Gau

Located in Hannover, DE

This lovely French chandelier was found in a villa built in the late 1950s. The beautiful, high-quality craftsmanship is impressive. The lampshades are made of metal and then covered...

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1960s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

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Metal, Brass

French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass
French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass

French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Empire style crystal basket pendant chandelier, 1970s – timeless elegance in a compact form. An elegant French vintage Empire-style crystal basket chandelier from the 1970s, ...

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1970s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Empire Style Verde Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestals
Pair of Empire Style Verde Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestals

Pair of Empire Style Verde Antico Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestals

Located in San Francisco, CA

If you have a puppy or puppy-like children who customarily race through the house, move on. These slender marble and gilt bronze pedestals were typically crafted for more peaceful se...

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Early 20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Empire 1820s
Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Empire 1820s

Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Empire 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Table Lamp in gilded and dark patinated bronze. Originally an Empire Candelabra from the 1820s converted into a table lamp in the early 20th Century. The lampshade in black ...

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1820s European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Empire Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand
Neoclassical Empire Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand

Neoclassical Empire Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Empire style Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand. Measures 15" in diameter at the base, 12" in diameter at the top and stands 55.75" tall.

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Early 20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

What an outstanding Box Bench! The oak and the pine contrast beautifully to create a deep rich warmth perfect for this piece. For most of its length the top rail is flat, only follo...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Anglo Indian Caned and Carved Settee
Antique Anglo Indian Caned and Carved Settee

Antique Anglo Indian Caned and Carved Settee

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British colonial 19th century Anglo Indian settee handcrafted in teak in an elegant Empire form featuring caned sides, back and seat, carved seashell and floral motifs, stylized turn...

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19th Century Indian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a captivating blend of Art Deco charm and Empire sophistication, our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we offer the flexibility of both smaller and larger sizes, ensuring the perfect fit for your space. Our team can even facilitate on-site installation, ensuring a seamless experience for you. Key Features: - Measures: Diameter 100 cm, Height 150 cm - Accommodates 34 x E14 bulbs This chandelier is an embodiment of refined style, fusing the allure of Art Deco aesthetics with the grandeur of Empire design. Crafted from premium lead crystal, it radiates luxury and timeless beauty. Its measurements, with a diameter of 100 cm and a height of 150 cm, ensure a commanding presence that captures attention and admiration. With 34 E14 bulb sockets, it bathes your surroundings in a luminous glow, creating an ambiance that's both inviting and sophisticated. Whether for an intimate setting or a grand hall, this chandelier offers a touch of regal elegance that complements various spaces. Its exquisite construction and lead crystal elements evoke a sense of luxury and refinement. With a commitment to exceptional quality, we offer various sizing options to suit your needs. Our experienced team can even facilitate on-site installation, ensuring the chandelier becomes an integral part of your space seamlessly. Experience the allure of the Art Deco era with this crystal chandelier that exudes timeless beauty and sophistication. Its Empire sac...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Swedish 19th century inlaid birch games table
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch games table

Swedish 19th century inlaid birch games table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian 19th century inlaid birch games table circa 1880. Fine quality games table ideal for chess. Scalloped shaped top with inlaid playing area in walnut and birch. Playing a...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

French Empire, Bronze Chandelier, Green, Circa 1920
French Empire, Bronze Chandelier, Green, Circa 1920

French Empire, Bronze Chandelier, Green, Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Chandelier from France in the Empire style. Made of painted bronze, this striking piece boasts eight “Cornupia” stylized arms in finely cast and gilded bronze with an acanthus leaf d...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of French antique etched and faceted cut crystal lidded boxes with ormolu mounts, c. early 20th century. Gorgeous gilt bronze mounted boxes with intricately etched crystal of f...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An exceptional pair of French Empire period candlesticks executed in finely chased fire-gilt ormolu and contrasting dark patinated bronze, dating to the early 19th century. Each cand...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement
19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement

19th Century French Empire Clock, Japy Frères et Cie Movement

By Japy Frères

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent mantel clock exemplifies the height of French Empire Revival design in the 19th century—where classical grandeur, refined materials, and superb craftsmanship converg...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Copper

Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg on engraved tripod with octagonal folding photo holder for 6 photos inside, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated, with translucent fired enamels on guilloché and pure gold “pa...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

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 Swedish flame birch chest of drawers
19th century Swedish flame birch chest of drawers

19th century Swedish flame birch chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish flame birch chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality Swedish chest with flame birch veneered drawer fronts. Birch top with rounded and moulded edge. Fitted ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

Elegant Crystal Empire Style Chandelier, French, Antique, 1920s
Elegant Crystal Empire Style Chandelier, French, Antique, 1920s

Elegant Crystal Empire Style Chandelier, French, Antique, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

Antique chandelier from France made with cut crystal elements of cabochons and pendants. They are displayed on a brass structure with a stylized Art deco details and brass crown. It ...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Marvelous MARBRO Mid Century Polished Brass Table Lamp! Huge Showpiece Lighting
Marvelous MARBRO Mid Century Polished Brass Table Lamp! Huge Showpiece Lighting

Marvelous MARBRO Mid Century Polished Brass Table Lamp! Huge Showpiece Lighting

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Peoria, AZ

SENSATIONAL! MID CENTURY MONUMENTAL BRASS MARBRO LAMP! MID CENTURY DECORATION ICON! DUAL PULL STRING SOCKETS! POLISHED BRASS ORIGINAL SHADE & BRASS FINIAL DIMENSIONS: 40" x 21" In the forties and fifties, decorators would choose the most impressive lamp they could obtain and place it in a home's "picture window" so that all passerby and visitors could glimpse just how well the occupants lived! Picture windows started disappearing in the late sixties, but demand for monumental lighting...

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Mid-20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold

Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century
Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century

Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Bronze clock with double patina, representing Napoleon I on horseback, looking into the distance with his telescope. In front, 2 feet in the form of lion paws and a macaron with a...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

English Silver Plate Biscuit Box or Tea Caddy
English Silver Plate Biscuit Box or Tea Caddy

English Silver Plate Biscuit Box or Tea Caddy

Located in New York, NY

An English sterling silver plate covered biscuit box or tea caddy with hinged finial lid top, attached claw footed gallery tray, and exterior repou...

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20th Century English Empire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Elegant French Empire Bronze Relief of Napoleon I in Thuja Wood Frame
Elegant French Empire Bronze Relief of Napoleon I in Thuja Wood Frame

Elegant French Empire Bronze Relief of Napoleon I in Thuja Wood Frame

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant French Empire Bronze Relief of Napoleon I in Thuja Wood Frame A distinguished French Empire bronze relief plaque depicting Napoleon I crowned with the classical laurel wreat...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire style Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier
Antique French Empire style Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Antique French Empire style Gilt and Patina Bronze Chandelier

Located in Aachen, NRW

A striking and highly decorative French Empire–style chandelier featuring 12 elegantly sculpted bronze swan arms. The central body is finished in deep black, beautifully contrasted b...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Old Paris porcelain tea and coffee set
19th Century Empire Old Paris porcelain tea and coffee set

19th Century Empire Old Paris porcelain tea and coffee set

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Empire Old Paris porcelain tea and coffee set An early 19th Century Old Paris porcelain coffee, tea set with green painted French country scenes and gold paint. The gol...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Maitland Smith French Empire Cocktail Table
Maitland Smith French Empire Cocktail Table

Maitland Smith French Empire Cocktail Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...

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1980s Vintage Empire Furniture

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Brass

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 is...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Vintage Napoleonic Column Table Lamps French Rosewood Gold Gilded Bronze, a Pair
Vintage Napoleonic Column Table Lamps French Rosewood Gold Gilded Bronze, a Pair

Vintage Napoleonic Column Table Lamps French Rosewood Gold Gilded Bronze, a Pair

Vintage Napoleonic gold gilded brass and faux rosewood column table lamps With gold/bronze matching lampshades ( new condition ) Style: Empire, Regency, Neo classical, Napoleonic, Vintage, Antique Design: In the manner of Caldwell, Chapman manufacturng company, Stiffel Origin: France, 1980s Description: Vintage Napoleonic style tabl lamps. Made faux rosewood ( patinated metal) and brass Tuscan capitals. The lampshades are handmade and in ew condition. Condition: The lamps are in a good condition,one lamp have minor wear on the back ( see pics) socket E27, 230 volt and max 60w, black wired with switch. The lamps are US compatible but a adapter for plug is required Create the right ambience, good well positioned lighting can make a room! All our lamps are fully working condition, however, we are shipping from Europe...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Wall Mirror, Gilded Pinewood, Circa 1860-1880
Antique French Wall Mirror, Gilded Pinewood, Circa 1860-1880

Antique French Wall Mirror, Gilded Pinewood, Circa 1860-1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French rectangular wall mirror made of hand carved gilded Pinewood with its original mirror glass, in good condition. The arched mirror is particularized by detailed flower carvings and fittings. The Parisian décor piece represents the First French Empire...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Pine

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

French Empire gilt bronze three-arm wall candleholder finely ornate with foliate, acorn motifs and three female faces, circa 1850-1870. This wall candelabra can easily be converted ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Oak Sofa / Couch, Antique Empire Danish Craftmanship 1880-1910s
Vintage Oak Sofa / Couch, Antique Empire Danish Craftmanship 1880-1910s

Vintage Oak Sofa / Couch, Antique Empire Danish Craftmanship 1880-1910s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Absolutely stunning, this early 19th-century sofa hails from the Empire period, showcasing impeccable craftsmanship and timeless design. Built to withstand the test of time, this Dan...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Early 20th Century Large Russian Imperial Brass Samovar Set
Early 20th Century Large Russian Imperial Brass Samovar Set

Early 20th Century Large Russian Imperial Brass Samovar Set

Located in Germantown, MD

A gorgeous, early 20th century large Russian imperial brass samovar set. Tray and bowl included. Measures 16" in width, 16" in depth and stands 22.5" tall.

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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed
Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed

Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Mahogany Empire Style Sleigh Daybed

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19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Pedestal Center Table with Marble Top
19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Pedestal Center Table with Marble Top

19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Pedestal Center Table with Marble Top

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant late 19th-century French Empire-style pedestal table, sourced from Provence and expertly restored. Crafted from solid walnut with beautiful grain character and warm tones,...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique American Empire Style Cuban Mahogany Game Table
Antique American Empire Style Cuban Mahogany Game Table

Antique American Empire Style Cuban Mahogany Game Table

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant American Empire style game table, circa 1835. This versatile piece showcases classic design with a practical function. The swivel top, supported by a graceful cylinder column...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

Located in London, GB

A French late 19th century Empire style crystal box with classical gilt bronze mounts.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Late Empire Bench in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820
Late Empire Bench in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820

Late Empire Bench in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Late Empire bench crafted in beautiful Cuban mahogany with profiled round legs in the classic Empire style. The bench has been newly upholstered in a soft dove-blue fabric, c...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Impressive, Ebonized Empire Buffet, Marble, Bronze, France 1880s
Impressive, Ebonized Empire Buffet, Marble, Bronze, France 1880s

Impressive, Ebonized Empire Buffet, Marble, Bronze, France 1880s

Located in Austin, TX

Buffet from France in the Empire style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum-quality. The ...

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1880s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box with Floral Motif

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Lid and bottom are covered in the same floral design reminiscent of a bouquet or floral ornament. Th...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Baccarat Harcourt 48 Piece Set, Water, Red Wine, White Wine, Champagne Glasses
Baccarat Harcourt 48 Piece Set, Water, Red Wine, White Wine, Champagne Glasses

Baccarat Harcourt 48 Piece Set, Water, Red Wine, White Wine, Champagne Glasses

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Estate Baccarat Harcourt 48 piece set, 12 water, 12 red wine, 12 white wine, 12 champagne coupe glasses France, 20th Century Each piece has been examined and is in excellent conditio...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Special Key, circa 1820
19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Special Key, circa 1820

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Special Key, circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

Small Empire chest of drawers with special key France Walnut first half of 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 98 x 51 cm Description: French Empire chest of drawers with rou...

Category

1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase
Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase

Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century empire revival Swedish birch bookcase circa 1900. Superb quality piece of Swedish made furniture with influences from Biedermeier and empire periods. Stepped top...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

French Empire-Style Fauteuil Handcrafted by Trouvailles, Inc
French Empire-Style Fauteuil Handcrafted by Trouvailles, Inc

French Empire-Style Fauteuil Handcrafted by Trouvailles, Inc

By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.

Located in Dallas, TX

a handsome and sturdy French Empire-style throne-like fauteuil (armchair) with silver and gold gilt decoration inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign 1798-1801, square back with ca...

Category

Late 20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Damask, Wood, Giltwood

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