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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
Maitland Smith French Empire Style Iron & Inlaid Stone Round Center Dining Table
Maitland Smith French Empire Style Iron & Inlaid Stone Round Center Dining Table

Maitland Smith French Empire Style Iron & Inlaid Stone Round Center Dining Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

An eye catching handmade Breakfast, Centre or Foyer table by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. Features a rounded top with inlaid and tessellated stone in the shape of shells and tulips. ...

Category

1990s Empire Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame
Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

Danish Rectangular Empire Wood Gilt Gold Art Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish gilt gold art frame found in a market in Denmark. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and would loo...

Category

19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold

Antique Lithograph of a Drawing Signed by Jean Cocteau - 2Y236
Antique Lithograph of a Drawing Signed by Jean Cocteau - 2Y236

Antique Lithograph of a Drawing Signed by Jean Cocteau - 2Y236

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Condition: Fair Comments: The lithograph is in good condition, but the glass protecting it needs to be replaced due to multiple scratches. There is a small stain on the subject in th...

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Paper

19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz
19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz

19th C. Kirk & Son "Repoussé" 117-Piece Sterling Silver Flat Service, 111.8 Oz

By Kirk & Son

Located in Germantown, MD

A S. Kirk & Son, Sterling Silver Repousse set of flatware. 117 gorgeous pieces. Hand chased and hand decorated by prominent American silversmith Samuel Kirk who introduced the Repou...

Category

19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian, Tuscany, Empire Period Walnut & Ebonized Center Table, ca. 1800
Italian, Tuscany, Empire Period Walnut & Ebonized Center Table, ca. 1800

Italian, Tuscany, Empire Period Walnut & Ebonized Center Table, ca. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a circular walnut top above a conforming apron raised on rectangular ebonized columnar legs joined by a lower ebonized circular level on small square feet

Category

Early 1800s Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Dinky Toys Peugeot 403 - Vintage Toy Car - 2Y40
Dinky Toys Peugeot 403 - Vintage Toy Car - 2Y40

Dinky Toys Peugeot 403 - Vintage Toy Car - 2Y40

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Add a touch of classic automotive history to your collection with this vintage Dinky Toys Peugeot 403. This small but charming toy car is a classic example ...

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

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

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Wire

Faux Malachite Empire style Centre Table
Faux Malachite Empire style Centre Table

Faux Malachite Empire style Centre Table

Located in London, GB

Stunning French Empire Style Center Table Faux Malachite Stunning Center Table

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Recamier Sofa Bench, Ebonized Mahogany, Circa 1820
Antique French Recamier Sofa Bench, Ebonized Mahogany, Circa 1820

Antique French Recamier Sofa Bench, Ebonized Mahogany, Circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A black, antique French sofa bench-recamier made of hand crafted ebonized Mahogany, in good condition. The canapé is particularized by two side backrests, standing on four arched wooden...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton

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...

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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, ...

Category

1970s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Empire style chandelier. With swans heads
Empire style chandelier. With swans heads

Empire style chandelier. With swans heads

Located in New York, NY

Empire chandelier with swan’s heads and starts .

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...

Category

1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Buffet
French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Buffet

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Buffet

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French Empire (19th century) buffet made of rich flamed, bookmatched mahogany. The original Saint Anne marble top of charcoal stone with gray and white veining is removable. Below ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau
Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau

Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Antique Art Nouveau

Located in Berlin, DE

Exquisite Antique Chandelier: A restored masterpiece from the past Discover the charm of a bygone era with our carefully restored antique chandelier, a true labor of love from Berli...

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1930s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Dutch Empire Style 19th Century Tall Chest
Dutch Empire Style 19th Century Tall Chest

Dutch Empire Style 19th Century Tall Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A tall Dutch Empire style chest crafted from mahogany and ebonized wood, made during the first half of the 1800s. This impressive case piece has six drawers, sharing a key between th...

Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases
Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases. Pair of Paris Porcelain all white glazed porcelain two part vases with double mask handles. France 1810. Dimensions: 9.5" diameter x 13.5" ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 28" X 13", Circa 1850s

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

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...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Late 20th Century Bouillotte Table Lamp – Neoclassical Style – Gilt Bronze
Late 20th Century Bouillotte Table Lamp – Neoclassical Style – Gilt Bronze

Late 20th Century Bouillotte Table Lamp – Neoclassical Style – Gilt Bronze

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An elegant late 20th century table lamp in neoclassical bouillotte style, made of high-quality gilt bronze with refined detailing and a beautifully polished finish. The craftsmanship...

Category

1990s French Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Important 19th Century Italian Console Table
Important 19th Century Italian Console Table

Important 19th Century Italian Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large, important early 19th Century North Italian console or side table of monumental proportions.  This outstanding table is of large size and retains its original marble top of 42...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

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...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 28" X 13" - Circa 1850s

Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage West Kéramik Grand Vase with Knight Decoration – W. Germany - 2Y195
Vintage West Kéramik Grand Vase with Knight Decoration – W. Germany - 2Y195

Vintage West Kéramik Grand Vase with Knight Decoration – W. Germany - 2Y195

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Add a touch of vintage elegance to your collection with this grand vase from West Kéramik, featuring a charming knight decoration. Made in West Germany, this piece showcases a classi...

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Aesthetic Leather Giltwood Ottoman Footstools
Pair of Empire Aesthetic Leather Giltwood Ottoman Footstools

Pair of Empire Aesthetic Leather Giltwood Ottoman Footstools

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A dramatic pair of foot stools or ottomans crafted in the Napoleonic Empire or Aesthetic Movement style. The stools feature a dramatic tailored black leather upholstery with elegantl...

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

C1920s Empire Style Armchair
C1920s Empire Style Armchair

C1920s Empire Style Armchair

Located in London, GB

Horseshoe Shaped Back Empire Style Armchair Early C20th Upholstered seat in Antique Brown Leather Above Cabriole Legs Headed Wing Griffins

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Small Rectangular 19th Century Wooden Mirror and Frame
Small Rectangular 19th Century Wooden Mirror and Frame

Small Rectangular 19th Century Wooden Mirror and Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Danish or Swedish 19th Century Empire Mirror. This classic rectangular mirror features the original mirror. Wonderful mirror that can be displayed on a vanity or hung verticall...

Category

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mirror

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Early 19th Century Fruitwood Empire Bibliotheque
French Early 19th Century Fruitwood Empire Bibliotheque

French Early 19th Century Fruitwood Empire Bibliotheque

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A 19th century French Empire style bibliothèque or display cabinet, handcrafted using solid fruitwood and two glass-front doors accented with brass. The clean, straight lines allow t...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825
Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish Rectangular Empire Mahogany Jewelry Box On Brass Ball Feet with Mother of Pearl Inlay With Mirror, 1825. This small period trinket box in veneered mahogany and brass panels on...

Category

Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

ebonized 19th Century Mahogany Round Center Empire Table with Marble Top
ebonized 19th Century Mahogany Round Center Empire Table with Marble Top

ebonized 19th Century Mahogany Round Center Empire Table with Marble Top

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this circa 1840s mahogany empire center table has a new, professionally applied ebonised finish. Gray and white streaked round marble top with a brass trimmed trefoi...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Empire Period Chest of Drawers
Empire Period Chest of Drawers

Empire Period Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

Empire period chest of drawers from France featuring a striking Cuban mahogany burled veneer. This piece has three drawers, all with original gilt bronze hardware and pulls. There ar...

Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style 4-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier
19th Century French Empire Style 4-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier

19th Century French Empire Style 4-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

19th century gilt bronze chandelier in the French Empire style with circular form with reticulated designs of rose flowers surmounted with neoclassical torches, and four electrified ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Beidermier Pedestal
Beidermier Pedestal

Beidermier Pedestal

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A Beidermier design blonde wood and ebonised jardiniere or torchere stand. A circular wooden top sits above an ebonised band with S scroll supports on a carved triangular plinth, ter...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

Baccarat Harcourt 1841 Champagne Flutes Set of Six, Crystal, France
Baccarat Harcourt 1841 Champagne Flutes Set of Six, Crystal, France

Baccarat Harcourt 1841 Champagne Flutes Set of Six, Crystal, France

By Baccarat

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A wonderful vintage set of six Harcourt 1841 white wine glasses by Baccarat, France. Marked Baccarat, France in the bottom. No chipping or damage. Pure, powerful and elegant at the ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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...

Category

1880s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet
Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet

Located in New York, NY

A sterling silver salt cellar with Lion head and paw feet detail, in the Empire style, circa early-20th century. Piece is a salt or pepper cellar vessel. A great piece for a dining t...

Category

Early 20th Century English Empire Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s French Brass and Marble Top Coffee or Side Table
1930s French Brass and Marble Top Coffee or Side Table

1930s French Brass and Marble Top Coffee or Side Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

Vintage 1930s French Empire solid brass and Carrara marble top cocktail or side table. An elegant table with delicate floral motifs throughout and graceful cabriole legs. The inset ...

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1930s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Empire Fruitwood Console Table with drawer, Early 20th Century
Antique French Empire Fruitwood Console Table with drawer, Early 20th Century

Antique French Empire Fruitwood Console Table with drawer, Early 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Antique French Empire- Biedermeier fruitwood console table with drawer and bronze details In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beaut...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Empire Style Six-Light Chandelier with Brass Accents
French Empire Style Six-Light Chandelier with Brass Accents

French Empire Style Six-Light Chandelier with Brass Accents

Located in Brentwood, TN

French Empire style six-light chandelier crafted in painted wood with antique brass accents. The fixture features a classic Empire form with a central column supporting six outward s...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Tapestry Depicting Royal Commanders 7.1X6.10
Vintage Tapestry Depicting Royal Commanders 7.1X6.10

Vintage Tapestry Depicting Royal Commanders 7.1X6.10

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...

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815

Located in Greven, DE

North Germany / Prussia Birch Biedermeier / Empire around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 174 x 102 x 55 cm Description: Very exclusive secretary from the Prussian North German Biedermeier period around 1815. Piece of furniture standing on pointed legs with two drawers at the bottom, the writing flap above, another drawer above and a hidden head drawer at the very top. The piece of furniture is veneered in exciting grained birch wood. Due to the different color hangings within the wood and the interplay of hues associated with it, we also refer to it as "flamed" birch. The beautiful wood is complemented by blackened moldings and beautiful fire-gilded bronze hardware in beautiful quality. The interior of the writing compartment is veneered in apple tree. We see a stair-like rise to a central door flanked by pilasters. Drawers of different sizes and two large compartments with dividers for letters and papers complete the secretary part. Looking at the piece of furniture from above, we see an old shipping label. According to it, the secretary was loaded onto the train at the station "Odertor" in Wroclaw. The destination was probably Berin. Corresponding mmarkings we find on the back panel. Piece of furniture made in wonderful quality craftsmanship. A true testament to the high quality of Prussian furniture...

Category

Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch, Fruitwood

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk
Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Introducing this elegant Italian desk dating back to the 20th century. An extremely refined desk, inspired by the Empire style. Featuring a linear design with black ebonized column ...

Category

20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair 1930’s Empire Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Pair 1930’s Empire Cut Crystal Table Lamps

Pair 1930’s Empire Cut Crystal Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very nice cut crystal table lamps with bronze fittings, French Empire style. newly UL rewired

Category

1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden
Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden

Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish Empire Karl Johan style sofa dating c. 1830

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Birch

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

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

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.