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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
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

Located in Rome, IT

Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze mounted gilt brass skeleton clock with enameled chapter ring and openwork movement. Roman numerals for the hours and outer half...

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1790s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burled Walnut Tea Table, Circa 1960s
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burled Walnut Tea Table, Circa 1960s

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burled Walnut Tea Table, Circa 1960s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Neoclassical or Empire style tea table or occasional side table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous burled walnut, with ebonized and gold gilt column legs....

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1960s American Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood, Burl

19th Century French Empire Style Gueridon with Black Marble Top
19th Century French Empire Style Gueridon with Black Marble Top

19th Century French Empire Style Gueridon with Black Marble Top

Located in Sheffield, MA

A very handsome classical Empire-style round center table with a dark gray/black marble top, raised on a hand turned ebonized black center pedestal. The table lends itself to be use...

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19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Tavolino Marmo Intarsiato, Base Legno, Fatto a Mano Italia Cupioli Disponibile
Tavolino Marmo Intarsiato, Base Legno, Fatto a Mano Italia Cupioli Disponibile

Tavolino Marmo Intarsiato, Base Legno, Fatto a Mano Italia Cupioli Disponibile

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

Tavolino Marmo Intarsiato, Base Legno, Fatto a Mano Italia Cupioli Disponibile Cream marble round dining table or gueridon table size: diam. 80 cm h. 74 inches 31.50 h. 29.13 This t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

A handsome mid-19th-century French Empire chest of drawers, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid walnut, it features a naturally aged dark patina with ri...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Corinthian Column Brass Floor Lamp with Fringed Lampshade, England, 1890
Antique Corinthian Column Brass Floor Lamp with Fringed Lampshade, England, 1890

Antique Corinthian Column Brass Floor Lamp with Fringed Lampshade, England, 1890

Located in Rijssen, NL

Antique corinthian column brass telescopic floorlamp, Hinks pattern, with wonderful handmade fringed lampshade. Made in England, in the style of James Hinks & Son in 1890. The lamp ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Baccarat Crystal Empire Armorial Crest 34 Piece Stemware Service for 8
Antique Baccarat Crystal Empire Armorial Crest 34 Piece Stemware Service for 8

Antique Baccarat Crystal Empire Armorial Crest 34 Piece Stemware Service for 8

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Historically significant Baccarat Empire Simson Armorial Crest stemware service for 8 - champagne, wine, water and liqueur glasses and two superb wine decanters, each piece bearing the Simson crest 19th Century The Armorial crest is almost certainly that of Sampson Simson (1780-1857), a Jewish American philanthropist most notably remembered as the Father of Mount Sinai Hospital. Simson was born in Danbury, CT and expressed an early interest in law, attending Columbia University where he studied under Aaron Burr. He was admitted to the bar in 1802 and became one of the first Jewish lawyers in New York City. He retired several years later to devote himself to charitable work. In 1852, nine men, including Sampson Simpson, joined together to establish the Jew's Hospital in New York which later became Mount Sinai Hospital. Simson served as the first president of the hospital's Board of Directors, personally covering many of the expenses and donating the land upon which the hospital was originally built on West 28th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. Baccarat introduced their iconic Harcourt pattern in 1841 and this service is from approximately the same time period, circa 1850. The Baccarat Empire pattern elevates the Harcourt design model with fine gilded decoration identical at the foot and rim to the Simson service. Armorial crests were executed by special commission which included the 1828 Louis de Bourbon Ewer, the Duke of Aosta service, Service de L'Elysee, Countess of Paris Service and those of other prominent individuals. The service includes: Wine decanter with handle: 10.5 inches high, 5.5 inches diameter Wine Decanter: 10.38 inches high, 5 inches diameter 8 champagne coupes: 5 inches high, 4 inches diameter 8 wine glasses: 5 inches high, 2.63 inches diameter 8 water glasses: 6.63 inches high, 3.57 inches diameter 8 liqueur glasses: 4.13 inches high, 2.13 inches diameter Condition: Very Good. very light age appropriate surface wear Baccarat registered its trademark in 1860 at which time a paper label began to be attached to pieces, very few of these labels have survived. Prior to this period, Baccarat pieces were unsigned, with the exception of some early paperweights bearing the letter B. Early Baccarat is identified by quality, pattern and references. References: Christie's, Auction 2814, January 23, 2014 for a silver brandy warmer by Myer Myers with an identical crest, the lot essay identifying the crest as that of Sampson Simson _ we are grateful to Jill Waddell, Christie's VP, Senior Specialist, Silver Department for her assistance with identifying the Simson crest. A Baccarat wine decanter...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Pair French Empire Brass, Ebonized & Giltwood Wood Table / Buffet Lamp
Pair French Empire Brass, Ebonized & Giltwood Wood Table / Buffet Lamp

Pair French Empire Brass, Ebonized & Giltwood Wood Table / Buffet Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of French Empire Brass, Ebonized and Giltwood Wood Table / Buffet Lamps Measures 6" in width, 6" in depth and 33" in height to the top of the finial and 26" to the top of the li...

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20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

19th 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 Denmark, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these ...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Early 19th Century
Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Early 19th Century

Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in bronze, early 19th Century France, originally candlesticks. Includes new black lacquer lampshade with gold details, giving the lamp a warm and ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green
Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green

Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century French Empire Style Upholstered Arm Chair. Made from birch with a high back featuring a scalloped crest rail, green velvet upholstery and downswept scrolled acant...

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Late 20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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...

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1990s French Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Antique Burl Walnut Center Table with Black Marble Top, circa 1815
French Empire Antique Burl Walnut Center Table with Black Marble Top, circa 1815

French Empire Antique Burl Walnut Center Table with Black Marble Top, circa 1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine Empire center table crafted of beautifully patinated burl walnut veneers over secondary woods, the table retains its original black marble top. This was turned to create the dished top with an integral raised rim. Over each of the three columns is a honeysuckle gilded bronze mount, each pillar...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890

French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk having bronze mounts, claw feet and resting on slabs of green marble (optional) C 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Sonno Bedside Table In Flamed Mahogany From The Empire Period Early 19 Cen
Large Sonno Bedside Table In Flamed Mahogany From The Empire Period Early 19 Cen

Large Sonno Bedside Table In Flamed Mahogany From The Empire Period Early 19 Cen

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb Empire period mahogany bedside table from the early 19th century. This large model is quite rare, measuring 82cm high and 42cm in diameter (they are often 74cm high). Its size...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"
Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"

Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A biscuit tin celebrating The British Commonwealth, both natural & architectural. The 1930s Canadian Rockies train is wonderful! Also featuring Windsor, Parliament House of New Zeala...

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Early 20th Century English Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century A refined pair of bergère armchairs crafted from solid mahogany, representing fine European cabinetm...

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design
19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design

19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style mahogany and bronze and gilt trimmed queen size bed with swan design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails). (19th Century reproduction of Josephine Bonaparte's swan bed...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Rock Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Swan
Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Rock Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Swan

Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Rock Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Swan

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new repr...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Wire

French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805
French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805

French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A rare and important circa 1805 'Egyptian-style' bergère believed to be an early work of famed French Empire furniture-maker François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter of 'tub-chair' fo...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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 ...

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Late 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals
Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals

Pair of French Empire Dore Patinated Bronze Urns on Pedestals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful pair of quality bronze Dore Urns on Pedestals. The pair are in wonderful vintage condition. one small bend to the lip or edge of one - not greatly noticeable or offense...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold, Bronze

119-Piece Silver Plated Flatware for 12 Persons by SFAM Model Sans-Gêne Empire
119-Piece Silver Plated Flatware for 12 Persons by SFAM Model Sans-Gêne Empire

119-Piece Silver Plated Flatware for 12 Persons by SFAM Model Sans-Gêne Empire

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful set of silver plated tableware from the French brand SFAM (Société Française d'Alliage de Métaux). The cutlery is beautifully decorated in Empire style. SFAM ceased to exis...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 20th Century Empire Style Mahogany Vitrine
French 20th Century Empire Style Mahogany Vitrine

French 20th Century Empire Style Mahogany Vitrine

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Display your treasured objects in this beautiful, early 20th century French Empire style mahogany vitrine. Beveled glass panels can be found in the case antique’s door and sides, all...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Sideboard with Gilt Bronze Mounts & Green Marble Top
19th Century French Empire Sideboard with Gilt Bronze Mounts & Green Marble Top

19th Century French Empire Sideboard with Gilt Bronze Mounts & Green Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

A striking 19th century French Empire style mahogany sideboard or credenza, richly adorned with finely cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts and crowned with an impressive green marble to...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Empire Period Large Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar
Empire Period Large Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar

Empire Period Large Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jar

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A wonderful Empire period porcelain lidded apothecary jar, dating from the 19th century. Exuberantly decorated with a vibrantly enamelled design of exotic birds and butterflies on a ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s
Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s

By Maison Lucien Gau

Located in La xara, VC

The wall sconces correspond to the swan model by Maison Lucien Gau, a Parisian bronze art manufacturer specializing in bronze lighting since 1860, still active today. Model Identifi...

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1960s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Table or Desk Lamp
French Empire Style Table or Desk Lamp

French Empire Style Table or Desk Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Unusual petite size neoclassical style table or desk lamp, dark green reservoir encircled by bronze band raised on cloven hoof tripod feet over circular marble base. Later converted ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box
Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box

Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A refined French Empire style gilt brass and cut crystal casket, dating from the 19th century. This elegant decorative box beautifully reflects the neoclassical vocabulary inspired b...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Empire Round Table or Gueridon of Mahogany with Marble Top
French Empire Round Table or Gueridon of Mahogany with Marble Top

French Empire Round Table or Gueridon of Mahogany with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French round table or gueridon in the Empire style, featuring a circular top of figured black marble (25.5" diameter), set upon a tripod column support of mahogany with or...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Att. Moser, Glassware Service (43 pieces), 1950s
Att. Moser, Glassware Service (43 pieces), 1950s

Att. Moser, Glassware Service (43 pieces), 1950s

By Saint Louis, Moser

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb glassware service composed of 43 pieces featuring glass cutting techniques in the style of Moser’s “Splendid” model, with gold thistle decorations along the rim reminiscent of...

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1950s Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Glass

A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles
A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles

A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This silver plated Malmaison candelabra, which can hold up to two candles, adds refinement and elegance to any room. One of Christofle's most historic patterns, Malmaison typifies th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

French Empire Mahogany Bibliothéque Cabinet
French Empire Mahogany Bibliothéque Cabinet

French Empire Mahogany Bibliothéque Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire flame mahogany 2 door bibliothèque cabinet with with wire mesh and tapered square column sides having gilt bronze trim with classical heads.

Category

1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Round Side Table, Country Finish
Empire Style Round Side Table, Country Finish

Empire Style Round Side Table, Country Finish

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Empire-style Neo Classic wooden round side table in a rustic country finish, with a dish top, four tapered column legs and an X stretcher base. Dimensions: 30" W x 30" D x 27....

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th century Scandinavian flame mahogany oval table
19th century Scandinavian flame mahogany oval table

19th century Scandinavian flame mahogany oval table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century oval center table circa 1890. Simple and elegant piece of Scandinavian design with this multi functional occasional table. Matched flame mahogany top surface w...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Three-Light Basket Chandelier
Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Three-Light Basket Chandelier

Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Three-Light Basket Chandelier

Located in Barntrup, DE

Adorable French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. This lovely piece has a brass and metal frame hung with chains of crystal glass beads forming a basket...

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1950s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Porcelaine de Paris, Manufacture Neppel - Set of 9 handpainted flower plates
Porcelaine de Paris, Manufacture Neppel - Set of 9 handpainted flower plates

Porcelaine de Paris, Manufacture Neppel - Set of 9 handpainted flower plates

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in DELFT, NL

A rare and exceptionally charming set of nine hand-painted Paris porcelain plates, each featuring a distinct botanical motif. The plates are individually identified with the flower’s...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Table with Palmettes, possibly Berlin / Gotha, circa 1820/25
Empire Table with Palmettes, possibly Berlin / Gotha, circa 1820/25

Empire Table with Palmettes, possibly Berlin / Gotha, circa 1820/25

Located in Greding, DE

This oval Empire salon table is supported by two columnar legs in the form of stylized palms, partly gilt and partly ebonized. The plinth and the oval top are veneered in mahogany an...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Richard Ginori Pittoria Italy "Pincio Green" 103 Piece Dinner Set, Circa 1980
Richard Ginori Pittoria Italy "Pincio Green" 103 Piece Dinner Set, Circa 1980

Richard Ginori Pittoria Italy "Pincio Green" 103 Piece Dinner Set, Circa 1980

By Richard Ginori

Located in CH

Richard Ginori “Pincio Green” Dinner Set This exquisite Pincio Green dinner set by Richard Ginori is distinguished by an imperial green band enriched with gold flowers and leaves, bordered by a green ribbon and a delicate pattern of small gold arches, all set against a pristine white porcelain background. Each piece in the set bears the Richard Ginori green...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century birch sewing table with contents
Late 19th Century birch sewing table with contents

Late 19th Century birch sewing table with contents

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 19th century birch sewing table with contents circa 1895. Good quality find on our travels around Sweden, complete with contents which we decided to keep with the piece. Bookm...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps, originally candlesticks from the 1820s
Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps, originally candlesticks from the 1820s

Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps, originally candlesticks from the 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Originally a pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1820s, converted to table lamps in the early 20th Century. Very period design. Newl...

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Round Onyx and Gilt French Empire Side Table
Magnificent Round Onyx and Gilt French Empire Side Table

Magnificent Round Onyx and Gilt French Empire Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Superbly elegant and fancy French Empire style cast gilt and onyx round pedestal side table having gorgeous coloration, ornate dragon motif feet and scalloped base.

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1940s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

$900Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Trenton, NJ

nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its ebonized wood frame features exquisite carvings that highlight the skill and craftsmanship...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Tray Table Light Green Painted Metal , Late Empire

Located in Kastrup, DK

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

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls
French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls

French Empire Style Commode or Dresser with Marble Top & Bronze Lion Head Pulls

Located in Plainview, NY

An exquisite French Empire style commode or dresser offering three drawers. The commode or dresser is painted in antiqued beige tone and features lion head bronze pulls. The dresser or commode is raised by finely carved tole metal bottom showing scrolls and a large shell design in the middle. The piece is study and is finely carved while having a marble top in black , gray adding style and elegance to this timeless dresser. The French Empire style dresser...

Category

20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Swan French Brass Empire Chandelier Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Baroque Empire Chandelier, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is a new reproduction, and several are available, ensuring you can bring this classic beauty to your space. Measuring a total height of 140 cm, with a height of 90 cm without the chain, and a diameter of 73 cm, this chandelier weighs approximately 18 kg. With 8-light bulb sockets (E14 base), this chandelier offers a radiant glow, making it a striking centerpiece in any space. Its wiring is compatible with the USA, ensuring easy installation and convenience. Experience the beauty of this chandelier with confidence, as it features new electricity and a new cable, ready to hang and enchant your surroundings. The total length of the chandelier is variable, providing flexibility to suit your specific preferences and room size. Indulge in the grandeur of this Brass Empire Chandelier...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wire

19th Century Pair of Empire Console Tables
19th Century Pair of Empire Console Tables

19th Century Pair of Empire Console Tables

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine pair of 19th century Italian Empire mahogany veneered console tables with one drawer each. Inlaid with lion mascarons, wood carved decoration of eagle heads with paw feet, back ...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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