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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.

Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Empire
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" x 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" x 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 14" x 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 10"

1780s French Beauvias Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Extremely fine antique French beauvias tapestry pillow with a bouquet of flawers in the center, surrounded by a circle of flowers on rose grounded CA. 1870s. 17'' x 17'' inches. Hand...
Category

1780s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

1780s French Beauvias Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''
1780s French Beauvias Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''

1780s French Beauvias Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 17''

Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Category

1720s Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1720 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

Throw Pillow Made from Mid-18th Century French Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Tapestry Pillow 23" x 9" , handmade, authentic 18th century piece in great condition
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

Throw Pillow Made from Mid-18th Century French Tapestry
Throw Pillow Made from Mid-18th Century French Tapestry

Throw Pillow Made from Mid-18th Century French Tapestry

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 12''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 12''. Empire and Traditional, handmade and needlework.
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 12''
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 12''

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 12''

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 20'' X 14'', Needlework and Handmade, Brussels.
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Mid 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Aubusson Pillow 20'' X 14'', handmade french piece in great condition
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Mid 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Mid 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Mid 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Mid 17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

Mid-17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid 17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Mid 17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Mid 17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

16th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 25'' X 21''
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th-century antique Flemish tapestry pillow 25'' X 21''. Empire and traditional.
Category

16th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

16th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 25'' X 21''
16th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 25'' X 21''

16th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 25'' X 21''

17th Century Brussels Botanical Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Brussels Botanical Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Brussels Botanical Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Brussels Botanical Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Brussels Botanical Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Category

1660s Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1660 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

Empire Secretaire with Writing Desk, Richly Inlaid Wood. Italy Late 18th Century
Located in Torino, IT
"Empire" cylinder writing desk, secretaire with pull-out top, internal drawers and four external drawers. Origin Italy Period Late eighteenth century Model Cylinder writing des...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Empire Secretaire with Writing Desk, Richly Inlaid Wood. Italy Late 18th Century
Empire Secretaire with Writing Desk, Richly Inlaid Wood. Italy Late 18th Century

Empire Secretaire with Writing Desk, Richly Inlaid Wood. Italy Late 18th Century

Pair of Naïve Allegorical Landscape Paintings Sign, Christian Georg v. Lind
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of naïve allegorical landscape paintings. Oil on canvas Signed Lieutenant Christian Georg V. Lind, 1837 and 1838. See text on the back. In original gilded damgaard frames. ...
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Naïve Allegorical Landscape Paintings Sign, Christian Georg v. Lind
Pair of Naïve Allegorical Landscape Paintings Sign, Christian Georg v. Lind

Pair of Naïve Allegorical Landscape Paintings Sign, Christian Georg v. Lind

Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and important Russian late 18th Century twelve candle crystal chandelier attributed to the renowned firm of Johann Zekh. Crafted in Sa...
Category

Late 18th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh
Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh

Russian Crystal, Cobalt Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier Attributed to Zekh

Two Antique Meissen Plates in Pierced Porcelain with Hand Painted Floral Motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two antique Meissen plates in pierced porcelain with hand painted floral motifs. Museum Quality. Dated 1773-1814. Measures: 23 cm. In very good condition. Stamped: Marcolini.
Category

1770s German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Two Antique Meissen Plates in Pierced Porcelain with Hand Painted Floral Motifs
Two Antique Meissen Plates in Pierced Porcelain with Hand Painted Floral Motifs

Two Antique Meissen Plates in Pierced Porcelain with Hand Painted Floral Motifs

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 9"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 9"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 9"

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical parcel-gilt clock. Roman military Empire period mantel clock of obelisk form topped by an extraordinary eagle with outs...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock
Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian late 18th Century pair of Empire burnished brass candleholders This pair of antique brass candleholders was handcrafted by Italian...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders
Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders

Italy Late 18th Century Pair Empire Brass Candleholders

Duncan Phyfe American Empire Mahogany Sideboard
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire mahogany sideboard with two pedestal cabinets and 4 carved column supports centering a lower mirror under 3 drawers ...
Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Mirror

Duncan Phyfe American Empire Mahogany Sideboard
Duncan Phyfe American Empire Mahogany Sideboard

Duncan Phyfe American Empire Mahogany Sideboard

Fine 19th Century European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle from Empire Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original vintage fireplace surround is a one of a kind chimney piece. A real eyecatcher. It is influenced of the wars by Napoleon to Egypt. The mantel is in perfect condition a...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Fine 19th Century European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle from Empire Period
Fine 19th Century European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle from Empire Period

Fine 19th Century European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle from Empire Period

Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 10''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 18th century French tapestry pillow. 23'' x 10'' x 6''.
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 10''
Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 10''

Antique 18th Century French Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 10''

17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow - 25'' X 11''
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow
17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow

17th Century Antique Caucasian Pillow

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (18th Century) mahogany secretary bookcase with brass gallery pediment and trim with 2 front doors revealing 3 drawers and shelves ...
Category

Late 18th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Russian Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Painted Empire Table
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency design circular marble topped painted and decorated centre/lamp table with elongated turned feet. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available. We are c...
Category

18th Century British Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Painted Empire Table
Painted Empire Table

Painted Empire Table

French Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Converted into a Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Empire period porcelain vase. The vase is totally gilt with matte and burnished highlights. The twin handles each show a modeled classical female head and on the front of the vase is a painted classical scene. The scene depicts a Roman/Greek seated young warrior...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Converted into a Lamp
French Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Converted into a Lamp

French Empire Paris Porcelain Vase Converted into a Lamp

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Europe, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these p...
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

Period French Empire Neoclassical Wallpaper Screen by Zuber of Dufour
By Jean Zuber
Located in Essex, MA
Period Empire neoclassical wallpaper screen. Either by Zuber of Dufour. Was always intended as a screen.
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Paper

Period French Empire Neoclassical Wallpaper Screen by Zuber of Dufour

Period French Empire Neoclassical Wallpaper Screen by Zuber of Dufour

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze
Located in New York, NY
A pair of candlesticks made in France during the late Empire period. Made from gilt- bronze. Standing on a round foot with a baluster shaped stem. Loose cuffs.
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze
Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

Candlesticks France Empire Gilt Bronze

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800. Amazing Empire oak dresser made by Danish master carpenter 1790-1810. Solid oak body and drawer fronts. Ebonized trim and concealed top...
Category

Late 18th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.

Mid-18th Century French Part Metallic Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-18th Century French Part Metallic Tapestry Pillow - 23" x 9"
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

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

Mid-18th Century French Part Metallic Tapestry Pillow

Brussels 16th Century - 17" x 13"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

16th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Brussels 16th Century - 17" x 13"
Brussels 16th Century - 17" x 13"

Brussels 16th Century - 17" x 13"

Brussels 16th Century - 22" x 20"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

16th Century Andorran Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Brussels 16th Century - 22" x 20"
Brussels 16th Century - 22" x 20"

Brussels 16th Century - 22" x 20"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 21" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 21" x 11"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 21" x 11"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 21" x 11"

Antique Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite and superbly detailed gilt bronze and crystal chandelier for candles, can be electrified.
Category

Late 18th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Russian Chandelier
Antique Russian Chandelier

Antique Russian Chandelier

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 22" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 22" x 11"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 22" x 11"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 22" x 11"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" X 9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" X 9"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" X 9"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 18" X 9"

Antique French Aubusson Pillow - 19" X 21"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique French Aubusson Pillow - 19" X 21"
Antique French Aubusson Pillow - 19" X 21"

Antique French Aubusson Pillow - 19" X 21"

17th Century Flemish Pillow 24" X 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wool

17th Century Flemish Pillow 24" X 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow 24" X 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow 24" X 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Good Condition, Original Design Modified.
Category

17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" X 12"

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 20'' X 16''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique 17th century Brussels tapestry pillow. 20'' x 16'' x 6''.
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 20'' X 16''
Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 20'' X 16''

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 20'' X 16''

Circa 1640 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1640 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Category

1640s Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1640 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1640 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1640 Antique Flemish Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow - 17'' X 10'', Wool , Handmade, Traditional
Category

17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Category

17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

Pair of Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Very Important Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet. Unique pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with any ques...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet
Pair of Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet

Pair of Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet

18Th. C French Empire Collection of Rare Straw Marquetry Bottles, Set of 7
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this rare and exceptional collection of seven French 18Th C. Straw Marquetry Bottles. These were made by convicts in the 18Th century. This is a very rare collection, you ...
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Straw, Blown Glass

18Th. C French Empire Collection of Rare Straw Marquetry Bottles, Set of 7
18Th. C French Empire Collection of Rare Straw Marquetry Bottles, Set of 7

18Th. C French Empire Collection of Rare Straw Marquetry Bottles, Set of 7

Mahogany Settee Made in France, Circa 1780
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Settee has a mahogany frame with tapered hand front legs with hand-carved decorative flowers on each leg and the seat back. The cushion is upholstered in a modern striped fabric.
Category

1790s French Antique Empire Furniture

Mahogany Settee Made in France, Circa 1780
Mahogany Settee Made in France, Circa 1780

Mahogany Settee Made in France, Circa 1780

Late 18th C Italian Empire Double Pricket Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A late-18th century Italian empire chandelier featuring two tiers supporting twelve arms. Fine chains of crystal swags hang from the candle arms, bobeches, and decorative metal leave...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Tôle

Late 18th C Italian Empire Double Pricket Chandelier
Late 18th C Italian Empire Double Pricket Chandelier

Late 18th C Italian Empire Double Pricket Chandelier

19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An extremely rare mantel clock with a figured mahogany-veneered case by A-L Breguet Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823), who was of Swiss origin, is undoubtedly the most celebrated clockmaker of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries in France. He is responsible for the invention of the self-winding watch, the tourbillon and the sympathetic watch ( a watch that is placed in a cradle of a special clock. It is then linked by means of a pin fixed behind the clock dial. Built into the motion work which, when released by the clock, automatically sets the hands to the clock's time as well as correcting the watch's regulator necessitated by any degree of inaccuracy registered at the moment of synchronisation) and many other horological improvements and developments. Around the year 1807 Breguet brought in his son, Antoine-Louis (born 1776), as a business partner, and from this point, the firm became known as Breguet et Fils. Breguet had previously sent his son to London to study with the great English chronometer maker John Arnold...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet
19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet

19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet

Mahogany Empire Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Paris c. 1800
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Greven, DE
Empire chest of drawers stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée Paris Mahogany around 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 131 x 63 cm Description: Four carved, bronze-patinated paw feet supp...
Category

1790s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mahogany Empire Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Paris c. 1800
Mahogany Empire Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Paris c. 1800

Mahogany Empire Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Paris c. 1800

18th Century Italian Empire Style Repousse and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 18th century Italian Empire style Brass and crystal basket style chandelier. Featuring glistening crystals and a repousse' Greek key design around the base. Stunning!!
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

18th Century Italian Empire Style Repousse and Crystal Basket Chandelier
18th Century Italian Empire Style Repousse and Crystal Basket Chandelier

18th Century Italian Empire Style Repousse and Crystal Basket Chandelier

French Empire Hand Carve Wood Painted Meridienne Daybed 18Th. C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire Periode Painted Meridienne, Daybed, late 18Th C. This Meridienne can float in a room as the back is also upholstered or be against the wall. This fabulous large daybed...
Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Hand Carve Wood Painted Meridienne Daybed 18Th. C.
French Empire Hand Carve Wood Painted Meridienne Daybed 18Th. C.

French Empire Hand Carve Wood Painted Meridienne Daybed 18Th. C.

Pair of Sevres Style Swan Cream Cups
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Copenhagen, K
A beautiful pair of Sevres Style cream cups, in the form of gilded Swans.
Category

18th Century and Earlier European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Sevres Style Swan Cream Cups
Pair of Sevres Style Swan Cream Cups

Pair of Sevres Style Swan Cream Cups

2 armchairs Classicism - Empire Walnut
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Top condition ✓ Wonderful wood carvings ✓ High quality walnut Dimensions: W: 60cm H: 92cm D: 48cm Item: Antique armchair Item no.: 927 Epoch: Empire around 1800 Material: Walnut ...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

2 armchairs Classicism - Empire Walnut
2 armchairs Classicism - Empire Walnut

2 armchairs Classicism - Empire Walnut

Empire side table with drawers, Westphalia, c. 1780/90, walnut, maple, rosewood
Located in Münster, DE
Side table, Westphalia around 1780/90, walnut, maple, rosewood and other precious woods veneered and marquetry, original fittings, shellac-wax polish Height 75 cm, width 49.5 cm, de...
Category

Late 18th Century German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Maple, Rosewood

Empire side table with drawers, Westphalia, c. 1780/90, walnut, maple, rosewood
Empire side table with drawers, Westphalia, c. 1780/90, walnut, maple, rosewood

Empire side table with drawers, Westphalia, c. 1780/90, walnut, maple, rosewood

18th Century Russian Empire Desk
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century Russian Empire freestanding brass striped mahogany writing table / desk with an black leather insert top above three drawers. Russia, circa 1790 - 1810.
Category

Late 18th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Russian Empire Desk
18th Century Russian Empire Desk

18th Century Russian Empire Desk

18th Century French Neoclassical Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exquisite 18th century French neoclassical side table, an exceptional piece of furniture that exudes timeless elegance and so...
Category

Mid-18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Neoclassical Side Table
18th Century French Neoclassical Side Table

18th Century French Neoclassical Side Table

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.

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