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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
Fine Old-Paris Porcelain Saucer with 'En Grisaille' Decoration, French Ca 1810
Fine Old-Paris Porcelain Saucer with 'En Grisaille' Decoration, French Ca 1810

Fine Old-Paris Porcelain Saucer with 'En Grisaille' Decoration, French Ca 1810

By Paris Studio

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautiful porcelain saucer made by a French Old Paris maker, dating to the early 19th century, circa 1810. The saucer is very well painted "en grisaille" with a deer ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1900s Antique Indian Amritsar Rug - 10'6'' X 7'9''
1900s Antique Indian Amritsar Rug - 10'6'' X 7'9''

1900s Antique Indian Amritsar Rug - 10'6'' X 7'9''

Located in Los Angeles, US

During the period of Colonial rule over India, Amritsar rugs began to reflect Western influences in their design. The craftspeople of Northern India took their chance to profit from ...

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique WMF Art Nouveau Empire Pattern Cookie Jar Barrel or Ice Cube Bucket
Antique WMF Art Nouveau Empire Pattern Cookie Jar Barrel or Ice Cube Bucket

Antique WMF Art Nouveau Empire Pattern Cookie Jar Barrel or Ice Cube Bucket

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Antique Art Nouveau Empire pattern biscuit barrel by WMF. High quality crafted from silverplated brass with a cut glass liner this piece can also perfectly be used as a ice cube to...

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Early 1900s German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

A Large Antique French Empire Statuary White Marble And Ormolu Fireplace Mantel
A Large Antique French Empire Statuary White Marble And Ormolu Fireplace Mantel

A Large Antique French Empire Statuary White Marble And Ormolu Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A large impressive French Empire period Statuary white marble and Ormolu mounted chimneypiece of superior quality. Elegantly drawn with well cast Ormolu, Lightly veined Statuary marb...

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1790s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble, Ormolu

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

1920s Antique Indian Rug - 14'10'' X 11'7''
1920s Antique Indian Rug - 14'10'' X 11'7''

1920s Antique Indian Rug - 14'10'' X 11'7''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Indian Rugs – Not all the rugs that were woven in India are easy to categorize. That is why we created this antique Indian rugs section. Here you will find Indian rugs of whi...

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1920s Asian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Empire Style Chandelier
Empire Style Chandelier

Empire Style Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century French Empire-style chandelier with gilt and painted finish. Measurements: Diameter: 18" Height: 26.5".

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early American Classical Empire Period Flame Mahogany Sewing Stand Work Table
Early American Classical Empire Period Flame Mahogany Sewing Stand Work Table

Early American Classical Empire Period Flame Mahogany Sewing Stand Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

A rare fine quality Federal period American Empire flame mahogany sewing stand work table from the early 19th century. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the northeastern United States, most likely Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1820, having a hinged top, opening to reveal contrasting Birdseye maple marquetry oval cartouche inlay, a fitted maple divided compartment interior, the front having two nicely shaped curved drawer fronts, consisting of a faux drawer front over a single dovetailed ogee drawer, above a vasiform pedestal standard, molded stepped platform base, rising on bracket feet, resting on casters. Attractive highly figured crotch cut swirl mahogany with striking grain patterns, rich and deep antique wood color...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Pair of Animal Print Curved Arm Empire Style Accent Chairs
Pair of Animal Print Curved Arm Empire Style Accent Chairs

Pair of Animal Print Curved Arm Empire Style Accent Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bold and stylish pair of Empire style accent chairs featuring elegantly curved armrests and a sculptural silhouette, upholstered in striking animal print fabric. The combination of...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Empire style lamps
Pair of Empire style lamps

Pair of Empire style lamps

Located in Lugo, IT

Pair of Empire-style lamps Good condition Thank you

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1940s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Gilt Reticulated Centerpiece Baskets
19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Gilt Reticulated Centerpiece Baskets

19th c. French Empire Paris Porcelain Gilt Reticulated Centerpiece Baskets

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair round French Empire Paris porcelain baskets - fully gilt with pedestal bases. Measure 9" diameter x 8 1/8" tall. Display beautifully together on fireplace mantel or dining table...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century French Empire Arrow Sconces
Late 19th Century French Empire Arrow Sconces

Late 19th Century French Empire Arrow Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1900's Empire style sconces with two Roman warriors on black backplate.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Tall Antique Danish Empire Candelabra of Gilded Metal + Bronze 19th Century
Pair Tall Antique Danish Empire Candelabra of Gilded Metal + Bronze 19th Century

Pair Tall Antique Danish Empire Candelabra of Gilded Metal + Bronze 19th Century

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Pair of large Empire style 3-armed candelabras made of a combination of gilded and brown-patinated metal and bronze. Made in Denmark by skilled metalworkers circa 1880s. Very nice c...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Table Lamp
19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Table Lamp

19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Table Lamp

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very stylish 19th century Empire style 'Bouillotte' table lamp in gilt bronze, lit by three curvaceous 'swans head' arms and topped with a green lacquered metal (tole) shade adorne...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Tapestry Depicting Farmers 6X5.6
Vintage Tapestry Depicting Farmers 6X5.6

Vintage Tapestry Depicting Farmers 6X5.6

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

Green Bouillotte Bronze Three Lights Table Lamp, 19th Century
Green Bouillotte Bronze Three Lights Table Lamp, 19th Century

Green Bouillotte Bronze Three Lights Table Lamp, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A French Empire style period desk lamp, boasting three bronze lights and an adjustable screen, is complemented by a verdant tole shade in hues of vivid green. Take into account that...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper

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

Picture frame Green Empire style ornaments Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Picture frame Green Empire style ornaments Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Picture frame Green Empire style ornaments Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular photo frame in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent emerald green enamel on guilloche, with late 19th century Russian Empire style ornaments. Blue alcant...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Maitland Smith French Empire Figural Phoenix Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp
Maitland Smith French Empire Figural Phoenix Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp

Maitland Smith French Empire Figural Phoenix Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental late 20th century Maitland Smith Empire style Bouillote / Budoir lamp. Made from brass with a pierced and paw footed base over an acanthus wrapped column leading to a figural winged Phoenix / Griffon candlestick...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maitland-Smith Empire-Style Pedestal Jardinière Planter, circa 1980
Maitland-Smith Empire-Style Pedestal Jardinière Planter, circa 1980

Maitland-Smith Empire-Style Pedestal Jardinière Planter, circa 1980

By Maitland Smith

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very handsome vintage jardinière in the Empire style manufactured by Maitland Smith in the 1980s with cylindrical polished-chrome planter trimmed with brass over a cast and fabrica...

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1980s Asian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair Bronze Candelabras - Large French Cherub Manner Clodion
Pair Bronze Candelabras - Large French Cherub Manner Clodion

Pair Bronze Candelabras - Large French Cherub Manner Clodion

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of French Empire style bronze cherub candelabras Good size to them at three feet - 91 cm - tall Classic French Empire look, great interiors driven pair In the manner of...

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1980s Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Writing table
Writing table

Writing table

Located in London, England

French mahogany Empire style writing table with replaced black inset hide leather writing surface, fantastic quality. Circa 1890.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Vintage Lamp Base in Alabaster and Brass with Lampshade - 2Y231
Antique Vintage Lamp Base in Alabaster and Brass with Lampshade - 2Y231

Antique Vintage Lamp Base in Alabaster and Brass with Lampshade - 2Y231

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Condition: Good Comments: The lamp is in working condition, though the electrical wiring does not meet modern standards. The alabaster and brass lamp base is in good condition, with ...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

19th Century Authentic Khotan Samarkand Rug
19th Century Authentic Khotan Samarkand Rug

19th Century Authentic Khotan Samarkand Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

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Early 1900s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of French Napoleonic Tin Wall Mounted Candle Sconces Ca. 1820s
Pair of French Napoleonic Tin Wall Mounted Candle Sconces Ca. 1820s

Pair of French Napoleonic Tin Wall Mounted Candle Sconces Ca. 1820s

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of 19th century French Napoleonic tinned steel wall mounted candle sconces in the Empire style.

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Tin

19th Century Pair of French Empire Urns, Porcelain, 1880
19th Century Pair of French Empire Urns, Porcelain, 1880

19th Century Pair of French Empire Urns, Porcelain, 1880

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Empire Urns. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"
Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"

Aubusson French Tapestry 1850 - 21" x 19"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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1850s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

16th Century Antique Brussels Fruit Tapestry Pillow
16th Century Antique Brussels Fruit Tapestry Pillow

16th Century Antique Brussels Fruit Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

A beautiful sixteenth century Brussels tapestry fragment depicting fruit and foliage in a richly aged palette of deep indigo muted teal soft ivory warm golden taupe sage green and to...

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16th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Feathers

Vintage Very Fine Aubusson Tapestry  6X6
Vintage Very Fine Aubusson Tapestry  6X6

Vintage Very Fine Aubusson Tapestry 6X6

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 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

French Bronze Lamp, Enameled with Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries
French Bronze Lamp, Enameled with Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries

French Bronze Lamp, Enameled with Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French bronze lamp, interesting, modern form with fine enameling of Jacques-Louis David's, 1812 painting of The Emperor Napoleon in his Study at the Tuileries, New wiring The heigh...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

Located in Knivsta, SE

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Ebonized Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820 A rare and finely crafted Empire inkwell, dating from around the 1820s. Made of richly grained ma...

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Brass Trivet, English, 19th Century Floral Design
Antique Brass Trivet, English, 19th Century Floral Design

Antique Brass Trivet, English, 19th Century Floral Design

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique early 19th-century brass English trivet. Certainly an elegant nod to days gone by and would be a great decorative accent in a kitchen or next to...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Danish Antique Brass Fireplace Neptune Toasting-fork
Danish Antique Brass Fireplace Neptune Toasting-fork

Danish Antique Brass Fireplace Neptune Toasting-fork

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique Neptune shared brass fireplace toasting-fork tool.

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875
French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875

French Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, Circa 1875

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Painted Toleware Converted Oil Lamp, France Charming French Tole Lamp on a frosted lucite base. Wonderful patina on this vintage piece. Certainly a statement piece in any home libr...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Empire Giltwood and Gesso Overmantel Mirror
French Empire Giltwood and Gesso Overmantel Mirror

French Empire Giltwood and Gesso Overmantel Mirror

Located in Bradenton, FL

French Empire Giltwood and Gesso Overmantel Mirror. Mirror is crafted in carved wood with a gesso ground and original gilt finish, the mirror is framed by a rectilinear surround enri...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Empire Marbelized and Gilded Tole Lamp
Empire Marbelized and Gilded Tole Lamp

Empire Marbelized and Gilded Tole Lamp

Located in Kittery Point, ME

An Empire patinated marbelized and gilded columnar tole lamp, the column-shaped stem ending in a gilded Corinthian capital topped by a tole shade raised on a square plinth base. The ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Tôle

Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode
Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode

Fine 19th Century Swedish Empire Mahogany Commode

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine 19th century Swedish empire mahogany commode / desk with an limestone top containing fossils. Four drawers, the top drawer pulls out and reveals a smaller work area with six add...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Limestone, Brass

French Empire 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror
French Empire 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror

French Empire 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Refined 19th century French antique Gilt Empire mirror with applied decorative motif gilt work on a rectangular frame, featuring a richly carved frame with elegant foliate corner mot...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Empire Satinwood Figural Gilt Bronze Mounted Fauteuil de Bureau, 19th Century
Empire Satinwood Figural Gilt Bronze Mounted Fauteuil de Bureau, 19th Century

Empire Satinwood Figural Gilt Bronze Mounted Fauteuil de Bureau, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious 19th century French Empire, Napoleon III period, 1852-1870, satinwood gilt bronze mounted desk chair. Fine hand chased figural bronze mounts depicting classical maidens at the arm rests, rosettes, laurel leaf garlands...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Candelabras 5 Arms French Silver Plate 19th Century France . A pair of French silver plated candelabras. Decorated with leaves and flowers.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

French Sèvres Style Bronze-Mounted Cobalt Blue Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp
French Sèvres Style Bronze-Mounted Cobalt Blue Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp

French Sèvres Style Bronze-Mounted Cobalt Blue Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A large French Sèvres style gilt bronze ormolu-mounted cobalt blue hand painted porcelain urn table lamp, first half of the 20th century. Bronze figurine handles, front side with han...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large French Empire Coastal Scenic Painted Oval Tole Tray
Large French Empire Coastal Scenic Painted Oval Tole Tray

Large French Empire Coastal Scenic Painted Oval Tole Tray

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

French Empire salver or oval metal tray decorated with an outstanding border. The tray features painted medallions and edges and has two hand grips. The painted coastal scene depicts...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

The Watchful Eagle: Iron Cast Eagle Head Sculpture
The Watchful Eagle: Iron Cast Eagle Head Sculpture

The Watchful Eagle: Iron Cast Eagle Head Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Cast Iron Eagle Head Sculpture This striking cast iron eagle head is a powerful sculptural object, modeled with bold naturalism and resting on an...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

An Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode, Marble Top, French, ca. 1820
An Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode, Marble Top, French, ca. 1820

An Empire Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode, Marble Top, French, ca. 1820

Located in Banner Elk, NC

An Empire Commode in figured mahogany with a Belgian black fossilized marble top above a frieze drawer and three uniform drawers flanked by two squared columns, each with ormolu moun...

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Mirror, Frame, wonderful swan decor, Empire, 1815, Vienna Austria
Mirror, Frame, wonderful swan decor, Empire, 1815, Vienna Austria

Mirror, Frame, wonderful swan decor, Empire, 1815, Vienna Austria

Located in Wien, AT

Wonderful wall mirror from the Empire period, around 1820, made in Vienna, Austria, Europe. The mirror is in impressive good condition, only the mirror plate has been renewed to en...

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1810s Austrian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Spruce

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 22" x 9"
English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 22" x 9"

English Needlework Pillow 1850 - 22" x 9"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

Category

1850s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Pair of French Crystal and Brass Sconces in the Style of Maison Jansen
Pair of French Crystal and Brass Sconces in the Style of Maison Jansen

Pair of French Crystal and Brass Sconces in the Style of Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Chicago, IL

These Empire-style sconces showcase a signature element of Maison Jansen lighting: pierced brass encrusted with beaded crystals. This intricate combination of brass and encrusted crystal beads creates a stunning visual effect resembling a glistening, flowing fountain of light. This meticulous craftsmanship embodies the elegance and sophisticated artistry for which Maison Jansen is famous. Maison Jansen, a renowned Parisian interior design firm...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Blue Floral Faience Funeral Urn - Macabo Design, 20th Century - 2Y20
Antique Blue Floral Faience Funeral Urn - Macabo Design, 20th Century - 2Y20

Antique Blue Floral Faience Funeral Urn - Macabo Design, 20th Century - 2Y20

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This elegant funeral urn crafted from faience features a delicate blue floral design, exemplifying classic 20th-century French artistry. The urn, marked with "Macabo" and "Melchia Ma...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Faience

c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks
c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks

c1810 Pair Antique Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair c1810 French Empire Dore Bronze Candlesticks/ Candle Holders. Highly detailed. When I saw these I was thinking that they are stunning.

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1810s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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 ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s
Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s

Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s

By Palwa

Located in Barntrup, DE

A splendid Empire-style sconce by Palwa, Germany, 1960s. Gilt brass frame adorned with crystal glass beads and prisms, three interior lights for E14 size light bulbs. Dimensions: Hei...

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1960s German Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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

1880 Antique Aubusson Pillow - 20'' X 17''
1880 Antique Aubusson Pillow - 20'' X 17''

1880 Antique Aubusson Pillow - 20'' X 17''

Located in Los Angeles, US

20'' X 17'' antique pillow. 19th-century fabric.

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 19"
Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 19"

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 19"

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Aubusson French 1800 - 19" x 19"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Antique English Brass Fireplace Trivet Ottoman or Stool
Antique English Brass Fireplace Trivet Ottoman or Stool

Antique English Brass Fireplace Trivet Ottoman or Stool

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique late 19th-century brass English fireplace footman trivet. The footman is an elegant nod to days gone by and would be a great decorative accent p...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.