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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
Late 20th Century Empire Style Fruitwood Pedestal Side Table
Late 20th Century Empire Style Fruitwood Pedestal Side Table

Late 20th Century Empire Style Fruitwood Pedestal Side Table

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 20th Century Empire Style Fruitwood Pedestal Side Table in great vintage condition. Very sturdy. Quality made in USA. Measures 16" in diameter

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Late 20th Century American Empire Furniture

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Fruitwood

Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror
Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror

Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is a large antique oval mirror that was made in France in the second half of the 19th century, circa 1860. The mirror is decorated with beautiful ornaments with rich sy...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

19th Century Swedish Empire Klismos Chairs
19th Century Swedish Empire Klismos Chairs

19th Century Swedish Empire Klismos Chairs

Located in Allerum, SE

Pair of 19th century Swedish mahogany Empire klismos chairs. Sweden ca 1820.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Vintage Empire Style Arrow Chandelier, Circa 1920
French Vintage Empire Style Arrow Chandelier, Circa 1920

French Vintage Empire Style Arrow Chandelier, Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Chandelier from France featuring a bronze structure and six candelabra arms. The chandelier is adorned with an arrow motif and decorated with a green paint consistent with the style....

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1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Alabaster and Bronze Six-Light Chandelier

Located in Barntrup, DE

Elegant French Empire chandelier featuring a sculptural alabaster bowl and six-point illumination. A refined French Empire–style chandelier distinguished by its balanced proportions...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

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

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Crystal

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

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Bronze

Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890
Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890

Pair of English Copper & Brass Glass Lanterns Orig. Gas, William Edgar C. 1890

By William Edgar

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Copper and Brass hinged glass lanterns signed William Edgar, Blenheim House, Hammersmith. Pair were originally gas and can be electrified or returned to gas if desire...

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1890s English Antique Empire Furniture

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Copper, Brass

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...

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

Baccarat Malmaison Set of 12 Hand-Crafted Crystal Wine Glasses, 1910
Baccarat Malmaison Set of 12 Hand-Crafted Crystal Wine Glasses, 1910

Baccarat Malmaison Set of 12 Hand-Crafted Crystal Wine Glasses, 1910

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Fine estate Baccarat Malmaison set of twelve wine glasses 20th Century Named after the famed Chateau de Malmaison, Empress Josephine's favorite residence, this is one of Baccarat's ...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

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Crystal

Empire Backgammon Games Box in Mahogany with Pieces, early 19th Century
Empire Backgammon Games Box in Mahogany with Pieces, early 19th Century

Empire Backgammon Games Box in Mahogany with Pieces, early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

An Elegant Empire Backgammon Game Box in Mahogany (Swietenia Mahogani) with details in Hallmark Silver. Made in the early 19th Century. This Games Box for Backgammon is the perfect decorative piece that is also complete with pieces for playing the game! A refined Empire outside which lets the expensive materials of the piece convey the object's elegance. The interior of the box's lid forms one of the playing fields, the other being the bottom part. The backgammon board on the inside of the box is made out of intarsia wood...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

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Silver, Brass

Late 18th Century Danish Pewter Tankard Jug with Lid
Late 18th Century Danish Pewter Tankard Jug with Lid

Late 18th Century Danish Pewter Tankard Jug with Lid

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Found in a market in Copenhagen, this Danish tankard dates from the Early-19th Century. This jug features a handle as well as a lid. Charming jug standing alone or would make a wonde...

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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

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Pewter

Pair French Empire Mahogany Gilt Consoles Jean-Jacques Werner Palais Eynard 1820
Pair French Empire Mahogany Gilt Consoles Jean-Jacques Werner Palais Eynard 1820

Pair French Empire Mahogany Gilt Consoles Jean-Jacques Werner Palais Eynard 1820

By Jean-Jacques Werner

Located in Epfach, DE

A rare and exceptionally well-documented pair of French Empire console tables, attributed to the celebrated Paris ébéniste Jean-Jacques Werner (Geneva 1791–1853 Paris), originating from the celebrated Palais Eynard in Geneva. Executed in flame mahogany veneered over an oak carcass, each console is fitted with a black marble top above a frieze centered by a finely chased and fire-gilt bronze mount of palmettes, a rosette, and scrolling acanthus foliage. The scrolled legs, headed by gilt-bronze acanthus capitals, terminate in bold lion's-paw feet, while the back is fitted with star-studded gilt-bronze-framed mirror plates — a hallmark of the finest Empire console design. The pair survives in exceptional original, untouched condition. Provenance: Palais Eynard, Geneva Commissioned for the Palais Eynard, built 1817–1821 for the financier and philhellene Jean-Gabriel Eynard (Lyon 1775–1863 Geneva), one of the most celebrated private residences of early 19th-century Geneva. Eynard, who made his fortune as financial advisor to the Queen of Etruria and to Grand Duchess Elisa Bacciocchi (sister of Napoleon), returned to Geneva in 1810 and later attended the Congress of Vienna alongside Charles Pictet-Rochemont. An admirer of Italian palazzo architecture...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Brass

French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th
French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th

French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty Empire-style walnut armchair with carved palmettes and acanthus leaves. The armrests are fluted. The legs are saber-shaped. The armchair is upholstered with floral tapest...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Silver Plate

Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Step Back Tall Chest Dresser w/ Paw Feet
Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Step Back Tall Chest Dresser w/ Paw Feet

Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Step Back Tall Chest Dresser w/ Paw Feet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Step Back Tall Chest Dresser w/ Paw Feet. Ite...

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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary

Located in Houston, TX

French first Empire period Secretaire à Abattant, also known as a drop-front secretary, fall front or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawe...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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 Franco Salimbeni, 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

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair
Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair

Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this one-of-a-kind executive swivel chair, packed with character and timeless elegance. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this stunning piece...

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20th Century British Empire Furniture

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Brass

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

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Marble, Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Elegant pair of 19th century French Empire-style armchairs featuring beautifully figured burl wood and a distinctive gondola-shaped back, a form that became emblematic of refined sea...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Burl

Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810
Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810

Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality early 19th century antique French Empire mahogany marble top commode, with Neo-Classical ormolu mounts, circa 1810. The commode is of the finest quality, the top is ma...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Set of 4 French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Maison Jansen Style
Set of 4 French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Maison Jansen Style

Set of 4 French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Maison Jansen Style

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

An elegant and highly refined set of four French Empire style side chairs, executed with remarkable sophistication and craftsmanship in the manner and quality associated with the leg...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Fine Bronze and Crystal Period Empire Chandelier
Fine Bronze and Crystal Period Empire Chandelier

Fine Bronze and Crystal Period Empire Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite Empire chandelier, having a frame of finely chased gilt bronze, basket shape, draped in beaded crystals; floral swags connect the four external candlearms, four additional ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique pair of French Empire Revival upholstered back mahogany armchair fauteuils, circa 1880 in date. The mahogany is beautiful in colour with superb patina. Th...

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1880s French Antique Empire Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s
Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s

Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A huge and impressive French Empire brass chandelier for billiard/snooker or kitchen island. Lamp socket: 2 x E27 or E26 ( US) for standard screw bulbs. France, circa 1840 - 1860s....

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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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

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Mahogany

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

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Crystal, Wire

19th Century French Empire Trumeau Mirror, Pine & Giltwood, Restored
19th Century French Empire Trumeau Mirror, Pine & Giltwood, Restored

19th Century French Empire Trumeau Mirror, Pine & Giltwood, Restored

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent early 19th-century French Empire trumeau mirror, elegantly patinated in a deep forest green and delicately accented with soft grey and gilded detailing. This exceptiona...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Pine, Giltwood

19th Century Small Empire Giltwood Trumeau Mirror with Painting
19th Century Small Empire Giltwood Trumeau Mirror with Painting

19th Century Small Empire Giltwood Trumeau Mirror with Painting

Located in Doylestown, PA

Unique 19th century Empire giltwood trumeau wall mirror with an original painted landscape on top, circa 1850. The tranquil scene in the manner of Hungarian landscape painter, Karoly...

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19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840
Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840

Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of Old Paris porcelain mantel vases stands out immediately for its remarkable mirror-bright gilding, a luminous surface that captures and reflects light in the luxurious ma...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C
Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C

Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique Empire maple and brass bed. This bed, which has already survived almost two centuries, is in excellent condition: solid and sound, the inlaid illustrations are of exceptiona...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Brass

Pedal Harp with Figural Decoration, circa 1780
Pedal Harp with Figural Decoration, circa 1780

Pedal Harp with Figural Decoration, circa 1780

Located in Greding, DE

Pedal harp with a gilt capital-form head and column, resting on a base with a ribbed frieze and lion-paw feet. The soundboard of the otherwise black lacquered body is decorated with...

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1780s Antique Empire Furniture

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Other

Antique Russian Secretary by Heinrich Gambs, Mahogany, Circa 1800
Antique Russian Secretary by Heinrich Gambs, Mahogany, Circa 1800

Antique Russian Secretary by Heinrich Gambs, Mahogany, Circa 1800

By Heinrich Daniel Gambs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Russian secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany, designed and produced by Heinrich G...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sideboard W/ Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sideboard W/ Carrara Marble

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sideboard W/ Carrara Marble

Located in Astoria, NY

A handsome early 19th century French Empire buffet enfilade sourced in Provence, France. The façade is veneered in bird’s-eye maple with fine natural figuring, framed by a solid maho...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

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

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Porcelain

French 19th Century Petite Walnut Commode
French 19th Century Petite Walnut Commode

French 19th Century Petite Walnut Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A petite walnut commode from circa 1840 France, it is a multipurpose storage piece scaled down to use practically anywhere around the home. Transitional in style, the silhouette alig...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Rococo Hand-Carved Gold Gilt Mirror, Pearls, 1860s
19th Century French Rococo Hand-Carved Gold Gilt Mirror, Pearls, 1860s

19th Century French Rococo Hand-Carved Gold Gilt Mirror, Pearls, 1860s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gold gilt and gesso hand carved mirror from France. This mirror features pearls around the frame and folate. Certainly a versatile piece that can be used in any formal or informal di...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Gold

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

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

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Large Estate Christofle Empire Style Four Piece Caviar Serving Set
Large Estate Christofle Empire Style Four Piece Caviar Serving Set

Large Estate Christofle Empire Style Four Piece Caviar Serving Set

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Fine large and impressive estate Christofle Empire style caviar serving set Pattern: 4224590 Classic French elegance, this superb scarce four piece caviar set epitomizes luxury and refinement. Composed of an outer two handled presentation dish for ice, a crystal bowl for caviar, a cross bar stand for the caviar bowl and a lid. The handles with attractive stylized sea shell motifs, ideal for serving caviar. This fine Christofle caviar...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Furniture

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Birch

19th Century Period  French, Empire Painted Commode
19th Century Period  French, Empire Painted Commode

19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Period French, Empire Painted Commode The solid wood body is painted in a textured, aged, distressed patina showing some of the gesso-painted base and original wood b...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent
Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of Vases made of opal glass all with Bronze Mounts. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They we...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Chandelier, Gilded Bronze and Green Lacquered Metal 20 Bulbs
Early 20th Century Chandelier, Gilded Bronze and Green Lacquered Metal 20 Bulbs

Early 20th Century Chandelier, Gilded Bronze and Green Lacquered Metal 20 Bulbs

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We are pleased to offer you this elegant and rich chandelier dating back to the early decades of the 20th century, featuring 20 light bulbs. This chandelier features a design inspir...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 24" x 11"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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1850s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860
Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860

Antique French Playing Card Box, Rosewood & Brass Inlays, Circa 1860

Located in Münster, DE

Large casket, rosewood solid and veneered, France circa 1860/70, brass handle embedded in the lid, brass inlays, nice division inside (originally for tokens and cards), restored cond...

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1860s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th century Swedish empire elm marble top console table
19th century Swedish empire elm marble top console table

19th century Swedish empire elm marble top console table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish elm marble top console table circa 1860. Fine quality console table of grand proportions.  Shaped marble top standing on an elm base.  Single concealed draw...

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1860s Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Vintage Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tole Flush-mount
French Vintage Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tole Flush-mount

French Vintage Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tole Flush-mount

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French, 20th century Empire-style ceiling fixture of green tôle using eight candelabra lights to illuminate the stunning gilt bronze accents. The round painted metal bowl...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Antique Empire Crystal Chandelier Crystal Beads Tiered Crystal Prisms French
Antique Empire Crystal Chandelier Crystal Beads Tiered Crystal Prisms French

Antique Empire Crystal Chandelier Crystal Beads Tiered Crystal Prisms French

Located in Berlin, DE

Magnificent Empire Chandelier with Crystal Beads and Crystal Prisms – Expertly Restored This impressive chandelier in the classic Empire style, inspired by French design from the la...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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,...

Category

1820s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold

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 ...

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

Antique French Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Cut Crystal, 1920s
Antique French Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Cut Crystal, 1920s

Antique French Crystal Chandelier, Brass Structure, Cut Crystal, 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 and secured in place with crystal flowers. Large crys...

Category

1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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