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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
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts Beautiful piece purchased in France. Painted in Marie Antoinette Grey. Age appropriate wear, see detailed phot...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts
Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts

Late 19th Century Empire Style Chest with Ormolu Hardware and Mounts

French Empire Style '19th Century' Mahogany and Bronze Trimmed Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th century) mahogany and bronze trimmed table with single drawer and green (repaired) marble-top.   
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style '19th Century' Mahogany and Bronze Trimmed Table
French Empire Style '19th Century' Mahogany and Bronze Trimmed Table

French Empire Style '19th Century' Mahogany and Bronze Trimmed Table

19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click follow dealer below and see them first! 19th century electrified brass desk lamp in Empire style with...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style
19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style

19th Century, French Brass Desk Lamp in Empire Style

Pair of French Ormolu Bronze Cassolettes or Censers/Candlesticks
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of early 19th century, French ormolu bronze cassolettes. The censers having pierced tops and Candlestick receivers on the revers.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Ormolu Bronze Cassolettes or Censers/Candlesticks
Pair of French Ormolu Bronze Cassolettes or Censers/Candlesticks

Pair of French Ormolu Bronze Cassolettes or Censers/Candlesticks

Italian 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Scagliola center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale Italian 19th century Empire st. Flamed Mahogany, Ormolu and Scagliola center table. This very impressive circular table is raised on three squared cabri...
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Scagliola center table
Italian 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Scagliola center table

Italian 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Scagliola center table

Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase 19th century 4 Seasons Putti Allegory
Located in Sweden, SE
Empire Vase (Tazza) produced in bisque porcelain by top level manufacture, possibly in Germany or France, in the second half of the 19th century and decorated with finely crafted fin...
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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase 19th century 4 Seasons Putti Allegory
Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase 19th century 4 Seasons Putti Allegory

Bisque Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase 19th century 4 Seasons Putti Allegory

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.
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1860s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

French Empire Regency Neoclassical Bronze Patinated Marble 19th Century Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French Empire Regency neoclassical gilt bronze and patinated 19th century lamp with marble center column.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Regency Neoclassical Bronze Patinated Marble 19th Century Lamp
French Empire Regency Neoclassical Bronze Patinated Marble 19th Century Lamp

French Empire Regency Neoclassical Bronze Patinated Marble 19th Century Lamp

French Empire Style Mahogany Chest with Brown Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany chest with 4 drawers and bronze handles and escutcheons with a brown marble top.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Chest with Brown Marble Top
French Empire Style Mahogany Chest with Brown Marble Top

French Empire Style Mahogany Chest with Brown Marble Top

Antique French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail
Located in Toronto, ON
This gorgeous pair of Empire period French antique straight crystal vases epitomizes classic elegance and timeless beauty. The crystal is expertly cra...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail
Antique French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail

Antique French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail

Empire Gilt-Bronze & Variegated Green Marble Desk Set, c.1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
The base is composed of variegated green marble with a pen tray, ormolu trim and patarae motif. The ormolu well with lid is beautifully decorated with laurel wreath garland surround...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Empire Gilt-Bronze & Variegated Green Marble Desk Set, c.1820
Empire Gilt-Bronze & Variegated Green Marble Desk Set, c.1820

Empire Gilt-Bronze & Variegated Green Marble Desk Set, c.1820

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock of Seated Cupid Holding a Rose
By Pierre-Victor Ledure, Claude Hemon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Finest quality period French Empire clock depicting a seated winged cupid holding a rose; the case in gilt and patinated bronze. The clock show a gilt cupid...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock of Seated Cupid Holding a Rose
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock of Seated Cupid Holding a Rose

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock of Seated Cupid Holding a Rose

Pair of French Empire Gilt Wood and Lacquer Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire-style (19th Century) giltwood and black lacquer wall sconces with four arms and figural winged ladies (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Empire Gilt Wood and Lacquer Wall Sconces
Pair of French Empire Gilt Wood and Lacquer Wall Sconces

Pair of French Empire Gilt Wood and Lacquer Wall Sconces

Pair of French Empire Style Porcelain Urns
Located in Montreal, QC
Now fitted as lamps, these two handled Paris urns are painted with floral bouquets on one side and a courtship scene on the other. The gilding is rubbed but the painting is well exec...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of French Empire Style Porcelain Urns
Pair of French Empire Style Porcelain Urns

Pair of French Empire Style Porcelain Urns

19th Century Muted 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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19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Muted Khotan Samarkand Rug
19th Century Muted Khotan Samarkand Rug

19th Century Muted Khotan Samarkand Rug

Late-19th Century 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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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

Late-19th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug
Late-19th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug

Late-19th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug

Late-19th Century 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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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late-19th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug
Late-19th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug

Late-19th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Vaillaint a Paris
Located in London, GB
Superb quality French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock in a beautifully restrained case. The casting and gilding of the finest quality. A classically dressed maiden st...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Vaillaint a Paris
French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Vaillaint a Paris

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Vaillaint a Paris

1850s Antique Silk Turkish Floral Rug 12'x9'
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1850 Antique Silk Turkish Rug Floral Design 12'x9'
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1850s Turkish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1850s Antique Silk Turkish Floral Rug 12'x9'
1850s Antique Silk Turkish Floral Rug 12'x9'

1850s Antique Silk Turkish Floral Rug 12'x9'

19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely pair of candelabra, crafted in both gilded and patinated bronze, are 19th century French. Cast as female figures in Egyptian headdress and classical robes standing upon R...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra
19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra

19th Century Pair of Gilded & Patinated Bronze Two Light Candelabra

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 10" X 23"
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 10" X 23", Authentic
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17th Century German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 10" X 23"
17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 10" X 23"

17th Century Flemish Tapestry Pillow - 10" X 23"

Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Metallic Tapestry Pillow 14" X 11", authentic 18th Century Piece
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18th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry
Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry

Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry

Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, US
18th Century Metallic Tapestry Pillow 14" X 11", Authentic 18th Century piece, handmade
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18th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry
Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry

Contemporary Pillow Made from 18th Century Metallic Tapestry

Circa 1700 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1700 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
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Early 1700s Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1700 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1700 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1700 Antique Brussels Baroque Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1850 Antique Uzbak Pillow
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1850s Uzbek Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Circa 1850 Antique Uzbak Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique Uzbak Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique Uzbak Pillow

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow
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17th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

17th Century Antique Brussels Tapestry Pillow

IMPERO chimney spark plugs made of cherry wood. Early 19th century
Located in Torino, IT
Fireplace spark arrestors EMPIRE in cherry wood with ebonized details. PERIOD Early 19th century MATERIALS Solid cherry wood with ebonized details. Canvas screen DIMENSIONS Height...
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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood

IMPERO chimney spark plugs made of cherry wood. Early 19th century
IMPERO chimney spark plugs made of cherry wood. Early 19th century

IMPERO chimney spark plugs made of cherry wood. Early 19th century

Louis XVI Console In Gilded Wood, Ardennes Grey Marble, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Console In Gilded Wood, Ardennes Grey Marble, 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Console In Gilded Wood, Ardennes Grey Marble, 18th Century
Louis XVI Console In Gilded Wood, Ardennes Grey Marble, 18th Century

Louis XVI Console In Gilded Wood, Ardennes Grey Marble, 18th Century

A Pair of Large French 18th century Brass Chenets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large French 18th century Brass Chenets This is a VeryAttractive pair of French Chenets, the ultimate in Chateau Chic They are sculptured on brass in the shape of classi...
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18th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Large French 18th century Brass Chenets
A Pair of Large French 18th century Brass Chenets

A Pair of Large French 18th century Brass Chenets

Italian 19th century Empire st. Cherrywood, Ormolu, Mirror and marble console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative Italian 19th century Empire st. Cherrywood, Ormolu, Mirror and marble console. This stunning freestanding console is raised on four block feet suppo...
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 19th century Empire st. Cherrywood, Ormolu, Mirror and marble console
Italian 19th century Empire st. Cherrywood, Ormolu, Mirror and marble console

Italian 19th century Empire st. Cherrywood, Ormolu, Mirror and marble console

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany, Ormolu And Marble Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, ormolu, and Vert de Patricia marble side table. The table is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet below a fine r...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany, Ormolu And Marble Side Table
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany, Ormolu And Marble Side Table

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany, Ormolu And Marble Side Table

Pair of Empire Candlesticks with Patinated Figures, France, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Empire candlesticks with patinated figures, France 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Candlesticks with Patinated Figures, France, 19th Century
Pair of Empire Candlesticks with Patinated Figures, France, 19th Century

Pair of Empire Candlesticks with Patinated Figures, France, 19th Century

Late 19th Century Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Klismos Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant late 19th century set of six Italian Neoclassical Klismos shaped Empire side or dining chairs: standing on four tapering and partially fluted legs topped by paterae ca...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Klismos Empire Dining Chairs
Late 19th Century Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Klismos Empire Dining Chairs

Late 19th Century Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Klismos Empire Dining Chairs

18th Century Consult - Empire Style Epoque Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Consult - Empire Style Epoque Table Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

18th Century Consult - Empire Style Epoque Table
18th Century Consult - Empire Style Epoque Table

18th Century Consult - Empire Style Epoque Table

Set of Three Antique Empire Side Chairs, 19th Century, Biedermeier
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of three antique Empire side chairs, 19th century, Biedermeier.
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19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Set of Three Antique Empire Side Chairs, 19th Century, Biedermeier
Set of Three Antique Empire Side Chairs, 19th Century, Biedermeier

Set of Three Antique Empire Side Chairs, 19th Century, Biedermeier

Museum Essay / Tabernacle Around 1810, Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Museum essay/tabernacle around 1810, walnut. Extremely rare and high-quality tabernacle with very elaborate and rich inlaid marquetry in walnut/root veneer on fir wood. High construction consisting of 3 elements. The tabernacle has many drawers...
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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Museum Essay / Tabernacle Around 1810, Walnut
Museum Essay / Tabernacle Around 1810, Walnut

Museum Essay / Tabernacle Around 1810, Walnut

Swedish Empire Gilt Wood Mirror, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Giltwood Mirror, the deep triangular pediment with acanthine carving above a scrolling foliate and fruit urn frieze, the rectangular plate within a ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Swedish Empire Gilt Wood Mirror, Early 19th Century
Swedish Empire Gilt Wood Mirror, Early 19th Century

Swedish Empire Gilt Wood Mirror, Early 19th Century

Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"
Located in Spencertown, NY
Dancing scene with violinist and dancing couple.
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"
Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"

Pressed Wood Snuff Box, 19th Century "Fete Flamande"

C. 1850 Empire Style Walnut Marquetry Italian Writing Desk
Located in PERTH, WA
Found in the Veneto region, Italy, we purchased this mid 19th C. Empire style desk for its impeccable quality and style. Made predominantly from walnut and featuring Empiric style in...
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1850s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

C. 1850 Empire Style Walnut Marquetry Italian Writing Desk
C. 1850 Empire Style Walnut Marquetry Italian Writing Desk

C. 1850 Empire Style Walnut Marquetry Italian Writing Desk

French Empire Style Porcelain Urn with Nautical Scene
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Cent) white and gilt trimmed urn with scene of boats by coast and 2 handles with lion heads.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Paint, Porcelain

French Empire Style Porcelain Urn with Nautical Scene
French Empire Style Porcelain Urn with Nautical Scene

French Empire Style Porcelain Urn with Nautical Scene

Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier
By Johann Zech
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 19th century Russian chandelier having eight candle arms. The design is intended to represent waterfalls. The central stem of the chandelier is in four tiers each hung with ...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier
Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier

Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier

Empire Period Parcel-Gilt and Cherry Mirror, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and large Empire period mirror, dating from the early 1800s and French in origin. The mirror frame in cherrywood with carved gilded neoclassical design and mirror plate in ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood

Empire Period Parcel-Gilt and Cherry Mirror, circa 1810
Empire Period Parcel-Gilt and Cherry Mirror, circa 1810

Empire Period Parcel-Gilt and Cherry Mirror, circa 1810

Pair of French Tole Verrieres
Located in Essex, MA
Each painted green with gilt rinceaux decoration. Oval form with loop handles.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Tin

Pair of French Tole Verrieres
Pair of French Tole Verrieres

Pair of French Tole Verrieres

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Winged cupid with flowing robe, clock resting between wings and fabric, raised on bronze ormolu-mounted verde antico plinth. France, first half of the 19th century. Measures: H ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Style Porcelain Cartographic Cabinet Plate
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A beautiful French Empire style porcelain cartographic cabinet plate made circa 1825 featuring a map of North America highlighted with an apple-green an...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire Style Porcelain Cartographic Cabinet Plate
French Empire Style Porcelain Cartographic Cabinet Plate

French Empire Style Porcelain Cartographic Cabinet Plate

Impt Pair of French Empire Ormolu Covered vases/Potpourris, Att. Thomier A Paris
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Covered Potpourris, Attributed to Thomier A Paris. This pair dates to 1810, which is the illustrious French Empire period. These remarkable urns serve as prime examples of the impeccable artistry and superior craftsmanship that characterized the first empire era. Notably, the urns feature figural cherub handles positioned atop rams' heads, engaging in musical endeavors, which adds an alluring touch of sophistication to their design. The captivating allure of these urns is further enhanced by their meticulously hand-chiseled gilded bronze composition, adorned with a splendid two-tone finish. Standing at an impressive height of 24 inches, these urns exemplify an unwavering dedication to detail. Each urn boasts a main body adorned with elegantly crafted relief dancers...
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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Impt Pair of French Empire Ormolu Covered vases/Potpourris, Att. Thomier A Paris
Impt Pair of French Empire Ormolu Covered vases/Potpourris, Att. Thomier A Paris

Impt Pair of French Empire Ormolu Covered vases/Potpourris, Att. Thomier A Paris

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An rare model French Empire mantle clock featuring a classical urn with dragon handles. The clock is entirely of gilded bronze with original fire gilding. The urn-shaped case is surm...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

Large Psyche Mirror in Walnut and Bronze Empire Style, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
large psyche mirror in walnut and bronze Empire style, circa 1900.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Psyche Mirror in Walnut and Bronze Empire Style, circa 1900
Large Psyche Mirror in Walnut and Bronze Empire Style, circa 1900

Large Psyche Mirror in Walnut and Bronze Empire Style, circa 1900

Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A twin handled Empire urn in gilded bronze, the two arms decorated with medusa heads, and classical heads below. Gilt grape leaves encircle the ovoid body. The urn sits on a decorate...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp
Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp

Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful French early 19th century Empire pair of ormolu and patinated bronze candlesticks with female figure decoration in the manner of Claude Galle: Each candlestick with a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks
Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
Located in Cypress, CA
This impressive 19th century, French Empire style gilt bronze-mounted Fine mahogany roll-top desk, The blackstone top over three short gilt-bronze mounted drawers, issuing a barrel top desk...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis
By Jean Pierre Louis
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic pair of French Empire period open armchairs in well figured and carved mahogany; each with a square back topped by a bow shaped carved frieze featuring folliate rosettes and downscrolled arms. Where the arms join the chair rail there are carved anthemians and palmettes. These two chairs are presented in the original now faded and worn gros point green upholstery and have their original casters. These two armchairs are actually part of a set of six. The set was split up in three sets of two's to make them more saleable. Four of the six have been re-upholstered in sympathetic empire fabric...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis

Italian Neo-Classic Fruitwood Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Empire Neo-classic (19th Century) fruitwood sideboard cabinet with a marble top over two doors flanked by columns with canted sides.
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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Neo-Classic Fruitwood Sideboard
Italian Neo-Classic Fruitwood Sideboard

Italian Neo-Classic Fruitwood Sideboard

Gilded Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous antique floor lamp by Edward F. Caldwell has a sleek design with a strong gilded cast bronze base with foliage motif and wreath lip. A fluted pole extends from the base...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co
Gilded Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co

Gilded Bronze Floor Lamp by Edward F. Caldwell & Co

Early 19th Century Empire Pendant from Stockholm
Located in Ljungby, SE
High-class Empire pendant from Stockholm around 1800-1810. It features six beautifully decorated candle arms with acanthus leaves. The central decoration includes a female figure sta...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Early 19th Century Empire Pendant from Stockholm
Early 19th Century Empire Pendant from Stockholm

Early 19th Century Empire Pendant from Stockholm

An Italian early 19th century Empire st. patinated Mahogany and Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stately northern Italian early 19th century Empire st. patinated Mahogany and Giltwood mirror. This stunning Mahogany mirror is decorated with a Giltwood string of laurels at the b...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

An Italian early 19th century Empire st. patinated Mahogany and Giltwood mirror
An Italian early 19th century Empire st. patinated Mahogany and Giltwood mirror

An Italian early 19th century Empire st. patinated Mahogany and Giltwood mirror

Pair of French Empire Bronze Panther Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire-style (Mid-19th Century) bronze andirons with a panther standing next to a gilt urn with a classical Egyptian head (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Bronze Panther Andirons
Pair of French Empire Bronze Panther Andirons

Pair of French Empire Bronze Panther Andirons

Russian or Swedish Empire Crystal, Turquoise Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare late 18th century Russian or possible Prussian neo-classical chandelier, having twelve arms around a central gilded bronze corona pierced with round cut crystals; the corona s...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Russian or Swedish Empire Crystal, Turquoise Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Russian or Swedish Empire Crystal, Turquoise Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Russian or Swedish Empire Crystal, Turquoise Glass and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Empire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Baker Furniture Company, and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $56 and tops out at $955,603 while the average work can sell for $4,296.

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