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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
Small French Hand Painted Toleware Metal Tray With Bird
Small French Hand Painted Toleware Metal Tray With Bird

Small French Hand Painted Toleware Metal Tray With Bird

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small French hand painted black tray adorned with an ornate, vintage style design. The design features a central oval medallion containing a painted scene of a red flower and a small...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze with dark patinated Lion paws. 1810s
Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze with dark patinated Lion paws. 1810s

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze with dark patinated Lion paws. 1810s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt bronze with dark patinated Lion paws. Made in France during the 1810s. Very period design. Wear consistent with age and use

Category

1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Warren Kessler Empire-style Cut crystal and Brass Duck Mounts Table lamps
Pair Warren Kessler Empire-style Cut crystal and Brass Duck Mounts Table lamps

Pair Warren Kessler Empire-style Cut crystal and Brass Duck Mounts Table lamps

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite Pair of Warren Kessler Empire-style Cut crystal and Brass Duck Mounts Table lamps with adjustable height harpers. Measures: 9.5" in width, 6" ...

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Early 20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Small Round Tray with Red Carrara Marble Top and Brass Edging
Small Round Tray with Red Carrara Marble Top and Brass Edging

Small Round Tray with Red Carrara Marble Top and Brass Edging

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small round barware tray with red carrara marble top and brass edging. This tray was most likely an old table top, that is now being used as a tray.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Set of antique chairs from around 1900, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 100 cm / seat height 45 cm / width 45 c...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Cumaean Sibyl Empire Period Watercolour after Domenichino c. 1820
19th Century Cumaean Sibyl Empire Period Watercolour after Domenichino c. 1820

19th Century Cumaean Sibyl Empire Period Watercolour after Domenichino c. 1820

Located in Epfach, DE

The Cumaean Sibyl – Empire Period Watercolour after Domenichino, c. 1820–1825 This elegant watercolour depicts the famous prophetess, one of the most renowned figures of classical a...

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1820s Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Paper

Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs w/ Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - Pair
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs w/ Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - Pair

Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs w/ Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - a Pair. Item features finely cast ornate bronze ormolu, slightly curved backrest, solid wood frames, beau...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Polladio of Italy Sculpted Iron Mirror with Wall Console Table
Elegant Polladio of Italy Sculpted Iron Mirror with Wall Console Table

Elegant Polladio of Italy Sculpted Iron Mirror with Wall Console Table

By Palladio

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1960s signed "Palladio" of Italy wall-mounted Carrara marble console table with mirror. Elegant piece sculpted of iron with gold gilded paint. Fabulous foyer piece.       

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900

Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 6 lights. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal body with swags of rare blue glass...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Antique Botanical Indian Amritsar Rug
Antique Botanical Indian Amritsar Rug

Antique Botanical Indian Amritsar Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Amritsar Rugs – The spectacular rugs of Amritsar capture the exotic style of India while incorporating a subtle colonial influence. This convergence of eastern and western styles results in an exceptionally alluring appearance that has been beloved by western consumers historically and today. The outstanding old Amritsar carpets were created by influential exporters to fuel the demand for exotic rugs...

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Stunning three-piece mantel clock set in Siena marble and bronze, French Empire period. The main piece at center features a cast bronze hound sitting uneasily upon the plinth. Roman ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Empire Console Table
19th Century Swedish Empire Console Table

19th Century Swedish Empire Console Table

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine 19th century painted and gilded Swedish Empire console table with an Carrara marble top. ca 1820 Sweden.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Empire Style Beige Painted Trumeau Mirror with Carved Gilt Décor
French Empire Style Beige Painted Trumeau Mirror with Carved Gilt Décor

French Empire Style Beige Painted Trumeau Mirror with Carved Gilt Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style beige painted trumeau mirror from the 20th century with gilded décor. This exquisite French Empire style trumeau mirror from the 20th century is a testament to ...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering modern sophistication. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chand...

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2010s German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

18th Century Antique French Needlepoint Pillow
18th Century Antique French Needlepoint Pillow

18th Century Antique French Needlepoint Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

18th Century Antique French Needlepoint

Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Crystal Empire Style Italian Chandelier, 1950s
Antique Crystal Empire Style Italian Chandelier, 1950s

Antique Crystal Empire Style Italian Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Italian chandelier in the Empire style, dating to the 1950s. The chandelier features a finely worked metal structure with classic Empire lines, richly adorned with hand-cut ...

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20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of French Rectangular Silver Leaf Gilt Wood Art Frames
Pair of French Rectangular Silver Leaf Gilt Wood Art Frames

Pair of French Rectangular Silver Leaf Gilt Wood Art Frames

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Europe, a pair of impressive rectangular antique wooden frames in silver gilt leaf with great patina. This set would be suitable for most style artwork including prints, ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier
French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier

French Hexagonal Empire Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass 3-Light Lantern or Chandelier

Located in Coimbra, PT

Antique French Empire cast bronze lantern. Gilt bronze and etched glass shade with 3-light. Measures: Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm Height 20.5 in (10 in, chain)/ 75 cm (25 cm, chain) Weight...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th century Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, 1890s
19th century Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, 1890s

19th century Empire Style Bronze Bouillotte Lamp, 1890s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant 19th century Empire style bouillotte lamp made of gilt bronze and green lacquered metal. This beautiful antique lamp is distinguished by its refined and timeless silhouette ...

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1890s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome

Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome

Located in Berlin, DE

Art Deco Crystal Chandelier - Empire Elegance in Customizable Sizes Introducing a new Art Deco crystal style chandelier that captures the grandeur of the Empire era while offering m...

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2010s German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century
French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century

French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

A wonderful 19th century candelabra in the French Empire style, made of patinated bronze, gilt bronze and marble. The stem represents a woman holding aloft a two-armed torch, the who...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Burlwood Chair
French Empire Burlwood Chair

French Empire Burlwood Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A 19th Century French Empire burl wood chair featuring stylized ormolu to include swans, lyre, acanthus and ribbons with lion's paw sabots. Seat newly...

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19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Low Flushmount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Low Flushmount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

Low Flushmount Crystal Chandelier Empire Big Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing the New Montgolfière Style Chandelier: A Masterpiece of Empire Elegance Experience the epitome of opulence and craftsmanship with our exquisite Montgolfière style chande...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Wire

Empire Octagonal Convex

Empire Octagonal Convex

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine carved octagonal mirror frame with inner and outer reeded detailing with centralised ebony star decoration and central ebonised slip. Please note we are currently working to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Style Light Chandelier
19th Century French Empire Style Light Chandelier

19th Century French Empire Style Light Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A French Empire style light chandelier with blue painted dish having Empire style cast bronze mounts and detailed cast bronze charioteers, suspended ...

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1880s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Mahogany Table Empire style with Louis Philippe four Chairs
19th Century French Mahogany Table Empire style with Louis Philippe four Chairs

19th Century French Mahogany Table Empire style with Louis Philippe four Chairs

Located in Vigonza, Padua

IMPORTANT: ON REQUEST WE WILL RE-UPHIDE THE CHAIRS WITH A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 150 EACH. Reinforced structure of the chairs for daily use. Spring seat. French mahogany dining table...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 12" x 11"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

French Empire Style Wall Mirror With Faux Marble Att. To Maitland-Smith
French Empire Style Wall Mirror With Faux Marble Att. To Maitland-Smith

French Empire Style Wall Mirror With Faux Marble Att. To Maitland-Smith

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a French Empire style wall mirror attributed to Maitland-Smith. It has a brass eagle crest and faux marble columns. The mirror itself is cased in mahogany. It is unmarked and...

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Late 20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.
Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.

Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An exceptional and rare Vienna Empire period Sewing box, ingeniously designed in the form of a miniature architectural nightstand and dating to the beginning of the 19th century. Crafted from solid mahogany and raised on a contrasting ebonized square plinth base, the cylindrical body is accented with finely chased ormolu vertical mounts featuring delicate neoclassical ornament. A diamond-shaped escutcheon reinforces the illusion of a functional cabinet, landing architectural character to the design. The piece is crowned with a white marble top set within a turned collar. The top unscrews by an integrated wooden threads to reveal a fitted interior with its original sewing implements executed in bone, ivory and glass with ormolu trim. The precision of the fittings and the clever mechanical construction reflect the refined craftsmanship of Period Viennese workshops. This example beautifully embodies the Viennese interpretation of Empire design with its architectural elegance, merging sculptural presence with function. A rare and sophisticated early 19th century Viennese sewing necessaire...

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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Italian Empire Style Beech Wood Round Pedestal Table
Italian Empire Style Beech Wood Round Pedestal Table

Italian Empire Style Beech Wood Round Pedestal Table

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare and fine quality Italian empire style round pedestal table in beech wood. The top is supported by three pairs of refined columns. In the lower part the columns end with a deligh...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Beech

Antique French Gilded Bronze Candle Holders, Empire Style, Circa 1790
Antique French Gilded Bronze Candle Holders, Empire Style, Circa 1790

Antique French Gilded Bronze Candle Holders, Empire Style, Circa 1790

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold, antique French pair of candle holders made of hand crafted matted and polished burnt gilded bronze, in good condition. Each of the detailed sticks is composed with a face mascarons, a crowned man and woman, carrying a mug with flowers, loose cuffs supported by a round plinth, standing on square base. The Parisian décor...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique 17th Century Brussels Tapestry Pillow 19'' X 12''. Empire and Traditional, handmade and needlework.

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17th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback
A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback

A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A well cast patinated bronzed metal statue of Napoleon Bonaparte in full military garb on his horse Marengo. The statue is ona faux speckled green marble metal base. The statue...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

1900s Antique Decorative Samarkand Rug-4'2" X 2'7"
1900s Antique Decorative Samarkand Rug-4'2" X 2'7"

1900s Antique Decorative Samarkand Rug-4'2" X 2'7"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Up for sale is an antique Samakhand rug. This is an Uzbek tribal design rug with a red design throughout the rug.

Category

Early 1900s Uzbek Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 19th Century Pair of Gold Wall Mirrors Candle Holders
Early 19th Century Pair of Gold Wall Mirrors Candle Holders

Early 19th Century Pair of Gold Wall Mirrors Candle Holders

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Pair of Empire Candle Sconce Wall Mirrors featuring carved harps as well as trompets. These wall mounted candle holders make a great addition to any living room, bedroom, ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Empire Style Steel and Bronze Floor Lamp
Empire Style Steel and Bronze Floor Lamp

Empire Style Steel and Bronze Floor Lamp

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A handsome empire-style steel and bronze floor lamp with a custom navy blue enamel shade. Possibly by J.E. Caldwell. Newly rewired.

Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Steel, Bronze

1982-2006 Pair of Italian Demitasse Cups & Saucers by Richard Ginori
1982-2006 Pair of Italian Demitasse Cups & Saucers by Richard Ginori

1982-2006 Pair of Italian Demitasse Cups & Saucers by Richard Ginori

By Richard Ginori

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1982-2006 Pair of Demitasse Cups & Saucers by Richard Ginori. Elegant for espresso or demitasse. Rapallo pattern in Empire taste. 3.75" dia. saucer, 3 1/8" h. We are a family bu...

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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s
Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Very period design. Cool and unusual composition between gilded and dark patin...

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

X-Small Egg style Faberge Ruby Red Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
X-Small Egg style Faberge Ruby Red Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

X-Small Egg style Faberge Ruby Red Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

X-Small egg in 925/1000 gilded silver with translucent enamel on fire on guilloché in Russian Art Nouveau style, inspired by the eggs of Carl Fabergé late 19th century, early 20th c...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Girandoles, Candle sticks, Candelabras, bronze, ~ 1810 Empire, France
Pair of Girandoles, Candle sticks, Candelabras, bronze, ~ 1810 Empire, France

Pair of Girandoles, Candle sticks, Candelabras, bronze, ~ 1810 Empire, France

Located in Wien, AT

Stunning pair of so called Girandoles, made in France around 1810, in the famous Empire period. The stepped pedestals are beautifully designed with masks and garland décor. On each...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Swan Table Mirror
Vintage Swan Table Mirror

Vintage Swan Table Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage table mirror captures the timeless elegance of Neoclassical and Empire design revival. Crafted from a substantial silver-toned metal, likely silver-plated bras...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Early 19th Century Pewter Bowl Planter With Handle, Denmark
Early 19th Century Pewter Bowl Planter With Handle, Denmark

Early 19th Century Pewter Bowl Planter With Handle, Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Danish Pewter Bowl or Planter With Handle and Makers Mark Circa 1800. This handmade piece would look wonderful sitting on a window sill holding ...

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Early 1800s Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Pewter

19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III
19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III

19th-Century, Pair of Antique French Sèvres staly Porcelain Vases, Napoleon III

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A remarkable pair of French porcelain and gilt bronze vases in the Sèvres style, richly decorated with hand-painted Napoleonic scenes - a subject highly sought after by collectors of...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Etched Glass and Gilt Bronze Rhyton
Etched Glass and Gilt Bronze Rhyton

Etched Glass and Gilt Bronze Rhyton

Located in Sharon, CT

Gold gilt bronze holding a fine etched cornucopia shaped glass.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of four Early 19th Century Golden and Lacquered Wooden Curtain Holders
Set of four Early 19th Century Golden and Lacquered Wooden Curtain Holders

Set of four Early 19th Century Golden and Lacquered Wooden Curtain Holders

Located in Catania, Sicilia

19th Century Set of Four Golden And Lacquered wooden curtain holders. Not easy to find, particular original and elegant useful items.

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Lacquer, Giltwood

Antique Danish Late Empire Mahogany Secretary Bureau
Antique Danish Late Empire Mahogany Secretary Bureau

Antique Danish Late Empire Mahogany Secretary Bureau

Located in Kastrup, DK

Late empire secretary bureau in mahogany veneered oak with beautiful grain. In 2 parts. Desk top offers three bowed doors. A concave door in the middl...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

19th Century German Empire Antique Cherrywood Freestanding Floor Mirror
19th Century German Empire Antique Cherrywood Freestanding Floor Mirror

19th Century German Empire Antique Cherrywood Freestanding Floor Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 19th Century, antique German floor mirror made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Cherrywood in good condition. The tall freestanding mirror is consisting its origina...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1820 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow Ca. 1820

Category

1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique French Empire Style Figural Black & Gold Tall Column Table Lamps - Pair
Antique French Empire Style Figural Black & Gold Tall Column Table Lamps - Pair

Antique French Empire Style Figural Black & Gold Tall Column Table Lamps - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Style Figural Black & Gold Tall Column Form Table Lamps with Figural Ormolu on all Sides of the Bases (Harps, Maidens, and Soldiers) - a Pair. Circa Early 20th ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp
Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp

Large 19th century French empire bronze ormolu table lamp

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Tall 19th century french empire bronze ormolu lamp, circa 1860. Here we have a lamp of the finest quality, previously would have been a gas lamp but converted to electricity in the ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Caesar Bust
Caesar Bust

Caesar Bust

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A finely carved wood bust of Julius Caesar taken from an original marble bust, carved in aged pine and gesso decorated. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week lead tim...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Empire Furniture

Materials

Pine

Vintage Tapestry Depicting Royalty 8X6.5
Vintage Tapestry Depicting Royalty 8X6.5

Vintage Tapestry Depicting Royalty 8X6.5

Located in Los Angeles, US

A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...

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Early 2000s Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique French Empire Cobalt Blue Porcelain Figural Gilt Bronze Urn Table Lamp
Antique French Empire Cobalt Blue Porcelain Figural Gilt Bronze Urn Table Lamp

Antique French Empire Cobalt Blue Porcelain Figural Gilt Bronze Urn Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Deep Cobalt Blue Figural Gilt Bronze Porcelain Urn Form Table Lamp with Lion Head Rings. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 31" H (to finial) x 23" H (to li...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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.