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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
Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains Paris France 1809
Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains Paris France 1809

Napoleon Empire 1809 Historic Palais Beauharnais Curtains Paris France 1809

By Josephine de Beauharnais

Located in La xara, VC

Dear collector, please find this unique and exceptional piece of French History .Napoleon Bonaparte private pair of curtain from the most exclusive Palais in France from Beauharnais. This curtain was made for the Palais and go after Restauration of the Palais to another Private collection around Paris .Please don't hesitate for any request! Unique opportunity to get this exceptional private life of The Napoleon Emperor bedroom curtain! he Palais Beauharnais was a palace located in Paris, France, that was built in the 18th century for the Beauharnais family. The palace was purchased by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1809 for use as a residence for his stepson, Eugene de Beauharnais...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

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Textile

Pair of French Empire Bronze Bird Tie Backs
Pair of French Empire Bronze Bird Tie Backs

Pair of French Empire Bronze Bird Tie Backs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire style bronze bird designed drapery tie backs (19/20th Cent)

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair
19th Century Empire Tub Armchair

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair

Located in Belmont, MA

Empire Tub Armchair in Mahogany with New Upholstery, Circa 1820 Unique Empire tub armchair, crafted circa 1820 in rich mahogany with finely carved decorat...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair
French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair

French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair

Located in Altrincham, GB

French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair - with heart shaped back and scroll shaped arms and seat, on shaped legs - 29"w x 26"d x 37"h (15" to the seat)

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Lamp - Cassolette - Oil lamp - Empire style - Bronze - 19th France
Lamp - Cassolette - Oil lamp - Empire style - Bronze - 19th France

Lamp - Cassolette - Oil lamp - Empire style - Bronze - 19th France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent late 19th century mantelpiece set, mounted as a lamp. This beautiful Athenian-style cassolette is made of chased and gilded bronze and brass with a brown patina. The cent...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Brass

pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Mahogany benches
pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Mahogany benches

pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Mahogany benches

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality pair of French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Mahogany benches. Each wonderful bench is raised by four scrolled legs with carved lion paws at the bo...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Mahogany

Empire Style Michael Vanderbyl For Baker Furn. Dining Or Center Table 2 Leaves
Empire Style Michael Vanderbyl For Baker Furn. Dining Or Center Table 2 Leaves

Empire Style Michael Vanderbyl For Baker Furn. Dining Or Center Table 2 Leaves

By Michael Vanderbyl, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a timeless piece! It is an Empire or Biedermeier style dining / center table by Baker Furniture Company. It was designed by the award winning Michael Vanderbyl as part of the...

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Late 20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Ebony

Swedish Empire Center Table
Swedish Empire Center Table

Swedish Empire Center Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular top with wood edge surrounding a geometric mosaic of hard stones raised on a triangular tapered column and tripartite base with gilded scroll feet. From the estate of Willia...

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1820s Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Exceptional Russian Silver Goblet with Cloisonné Enamel
Exceptional Russian Silver Goblet with Cloisonné Enamel

Exceptional Russian Silver Goblet with Cloisonné Enamel

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Exceptional Russian Silver Goblet with Cloisonné Enamel – 1848 Exceptional Russian silver goblet (Goblet), crafted in solid silver and fine ename...

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1840s Russian Antique Empire Furniture

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Silver, Enamel

French Empire Enfilade or Sideboard Console of Flame Mahogany with Marble Top
French Empire Enfilade or Sideboard Console of Flame Mahogany with Marble Top

French Empire Enfilade or Sideboard Console of Flame Mahogany with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant French Empire enfilade or sideboard console server of flame mahogany with original marble top, from the 19th century, featuring a frieze showing four drawers with reflecti...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

French Empire Mahogany Bibliothéque Cabinet
French Empire Mahogany Bibliothéque Cabinet

French Empire Mahogany Bibliothéque Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

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

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Monumental Walnut and Velvet Throne Chair
French Empire Monumental Walnut and Velvet Throne Chair

French Empire Monumental Walnut and Velvet Throne Chair

Located in Queens, NY

"French Empire style (19th Cent) monumental walnut throne chair with carved figure with wreath and red cut velvet upholstery Antique condition. Show...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Walnut, Velvet

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New
Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Montgolfiè Antique Lok Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Lamp Chateau New

Located in Berlin, DE

Montgolfière Style Chandelier - Empire Elegance with Customizability Introducing a new Montgolfière style chandelier that exudes the charm of the Empire era, reimagined with modern ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Furniture

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Crystal

Pair of Empire Period Porcelain Campana Vases, Parisian, circa 1815
Pair of Empire Period Porcelain Campana Vases, Parisian, circa 1815

Pair of Empire Period Porcelain Campana Vases, Parisian, circa 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine pair of Paris porcelain vases, designed in campana form with the front featuring circular vignettes with landscape scenes, on the reverse are framed musical trophies created t...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood
Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

Located in Porto, PT

An exceptional and highly impressive monumental 19th century “lit bateau” bed, executed in the grand tradition of the Empire and Neoclassical styles, and distinguished by its extraor...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal
Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal

Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant 1950s Empire-style chandelier crafted in gilt brass and richly adorned with hand-cut Bohemian crystal beads. The piece features a classic basket form with a tapered upper sec...

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20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1870, in the refined Empire style. Built in richly figured fruitwood over elm, the petite commode features clean ar...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Burl White Marble Chest Drawer Sideboard
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Burl White Marble Chest Drawer Sideboard

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Burl White Marble Chest Drawer Sideboard

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A good antique 19th century French Empire faux bamboo & white marble pine small sideboard /chest of drawer. The chest having the original veined white marble top above four drawers, ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of 19th-Century French Empire gilded bronze three arm light wall sconces, circa 1850-1870. These beautiful sconces have a lovely gilt patina with foliate and floral d...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Empire Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Empire Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

Empire Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Empire burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, circa 1820. With a rectangular marble top, a small burl walnut top drawer with dolphin escutcheon (no lock), 3 lower burl walnut ...

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1820s European Antique Empire Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Kindel Furniture Empire Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Console Tables, Pair
Kindel Furniture Empire Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Console Tables, Pair

Kindel Furniture Empire Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Console Tables, Pair

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding pair of Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style console tables, sofa tables, or entry tables By Kindel Furniture, "National Trust" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Carved...

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1980s American Vintage Empire Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood, Lacquer

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines. The barrel-form b...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C
Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C

Antique Empire Bed Maple Burl & Brass Ancient Grece Theme French 19th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique Empire maple and brass bed. This bed, which has already survived almost two centuries, is in excellent condition: solid and sound, the inlaid illustrations are of exceptiona...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

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Brass

19th-C. French Monkey Engravings By Nicolas Henri Jacob - Jacob’s Monkeys - S/6
19th-C. French Monkey Engravings By Nicolas Henri Jacob - Jacob’s Monkeys - S/6

19th-C. French Monkey Engravings By Nicolas Henri Jacob - Jacob’s Monkeys - S/6

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a set of 19th century nicely framed and matted monkey engraves by the highly regarded naturalist and artist Nicolas Henri Jacob. There are thirteen total to this study. These...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century French Empire Guéridon Table with Marble Top
19th Century French Empire Guéridon Table with Marble Top

19th Century French Empire Guéridon Table with Marble Top

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze guéridon table on triple swan leg platform with stretcher, gallery, and green marble top.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table
Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table

Italian 19th Century Rolo Inlaid Center Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A remarkable Italian mid-19th century Rolo center table, celebrated for the refined marquetry tradition of the renowned Rolo workshops in Reggio Emilia. The circular top is exquisite...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Napoleon Bonaparte Oil Painting, Gilded Frame, Circa 1920-1930
Napoleon Bonaparte Oil Painting, Gilded Frame, Circa 1920-1930

Napoleon Bonaparte Oil Painting, Gilded Frame, Circa 1920-1930

By Chapin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage French oil on canvas painting of Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor in a hand carved original gilded wooden frame, painted by S. Chapin in good condition. The wall décor art pie...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Overmantel  Mirror
Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Overmantel  Mirror

Antique French Empire Gold Gilt Overmantel Mirror

Located in London, GB

A good sized Gilt Empire antique mirror with applied decorative motif gilt work on a rectangular frame, lambs tongue design inner slip. Mirror in good condition. Original boarded bac...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror

English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century
English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century

English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century An English Empire-style cabinet made of oak, dating back to the late 19th century. The semicircular piece of furniture fe...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Empire Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets
Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets

Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets

By Etienne Levasseur

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

An important pair of early 19th century French cabinets, made by Pierre-Étienne Levasseur. gilt bronze mounted ebony and ebonised, cut-brass, pewter and faux tortoiseshell marquetry cabinets in the Boulle style. The rectangular top with brass-mounted rim over decorated ormolu frieze above four reeded brass inlaid pillars with brass capitals, the exceptional centre door profusely decorated with ormolu scrolls and head mounts, flanked by two glazed doors decorated in red boulle and silver inlay, the interiors fitted with shelves, the base with four Bacchic masks terminating on turned tapering toupie ormolu-mounted feet. Provenance: Kilkenny Castle, Ireland. Purchased new by either, Walter Butler, 1st Marquess of Ormond, (2nd creation in the Irish Peerage, 1770-1820) or James Butler...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Polychrome Queen Headboard in Garnet and Gold
19th Century Italian Polychrome Queen Headboard in Garnet and Gold

19th Century Italian Polychrome Queen Headboard in Garnet and Gold

Located in Miami, FL

This versatile and unique polychrome headboard was completely carved and painted by hand in Italy during the 1800’s. The headboard has a stylized garland which transitions seamlessl...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Beautiful tablelamp originally a Empire Candlestick i bronze. From 1820s
Beautiful tablelamp originally a Empire Candlestick i bronze. From 1820s

Beautiful tablelamp originally a Empire Candlestick i bronze. From 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful Table Lamp, originally a Empire Candlestick i Bronze from France during the 1820s. Newly rewired electricity New lampshades in black lacquer with gilding on the inside t...

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier
1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier

1940s French Empire Alabaster Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940’s French empire style alabaster chandelier with bronze interior arms, 12 lights + 6 interiors.

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1940s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

French Empire Brass Three-Light Bouillotte Lamp with Gilt Laurel Tôle Shade
French Empire Brass Three-Light Bouillotte Lamp with Gilt Laurel Tôle Shade

French Empire Brass Three-Light Bouillotte Lamp with Gilt Laurel Tôle Shade

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Elegant French Empire-style bouillotte lamp with polished brass base, three candle lights, and teal crackle-finish metal tôle shade with gilt laurel decoration. This striking bouill...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 19th C. French First Empire Mahogany And Belgian Marble Console
Early 19th C. French First Empire Mahogany And Belgian Marble Console

Early 19th C. French First Empire Mahogany And Belgian Marble Console

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An exceptional antique French first empire marble-topped figured mahogany console table, circa 1800. The rectangular Belgian black-gray flecked marble top surmounts a conforming frie...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Antique Dutch Empire Burl Wood veneered desk or sofa table
Antique Dutch Empire Burl Wood veneered desk or sofa table

Antique Dutch Empire Burl Wood veneered desk or sofa table

By Chapuis

Located in Den Haag, NL

Superb Dutch Empire Burl Wood -veneered sofa table ,On Iron casters On four shaped scroll feet joined by a baluster turned beech stretcher, the top ...

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1820s Dutch Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Burl

Single French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra
Single French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra

Single French Empire Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late 19thC French Empire style candelabra in yje manner of Thomire featuring a finely chased patinated bronze statue of Nike or Winged Victory holding aloft five gilt bronze can...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s

Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

This exquisite Empire chest of drawers boasts a timeless design and is crafted from rich mahogany, reflecting the elegance of the 1840s. With its stately presence and intricate deta...

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1840s Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona
French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona

French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona

Located in Essex, MA

With acorn and oak leaf crest and scrolled swans. Probably used over a bed.

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Other

French Ivory Lantern
French Ivory Lantern

French Ivory Lantern

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Ivory lantern, based on a French design, the delicate hand-painted decoration on the slatted glass adds texture. The motif on the coronet is reflec...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Circa 1805-1815 Empire Period French Marble Top Commode
Circa 1805-1815 Empire Period French Marble Top Commode

Circa 1805-1815 Empire Period French Marble Top Commode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Empire period French marble top commode, circa 1805-1815. Beautifully figured mahogany with fine acanthus leaf bronze mounts on the pillar & scroll pilasters. Note the whorled leaf m...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this elegant antique Italian Secretaire dating back to the early 19th century, Empire period. An extremely refined Secretaire. Made of fine solid mahogany wood (accompani...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Napoleonic Gilt-Bronze Portrait Medallion Napoleon, by Carlier Fecit, 1804-1806
Napoleonic Gilt-Bronze Portrait Medallion Napoleon, by Carlier Fecit, 1804-1806

Napoleonic Gilt-Bronze Portrait Medallion Napoleon, by Carlier Fecit, 1804-1806

By Carlier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleonic Gilt-Bronze Portrait Medallion of Napoleon, Signed Carlier Fecit, France, circa 1804–1806 An Empire-period gilt-bronze portrait medallion of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

2 Antique French Sarregumines Majolica Snake Serpent Mantel Vase Urn 17"
2 Antique French Sarregumines Majolica Snake Serpent Mantel Vase Urn 17"

2 Antique French Sarregumines Majolica Snake Serpent Mantel Vase Urn 17"

By Sarreguemines

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of very large and impressive late 19th century Sarregumines majolica pottery vases - classical urn shape with coiled double headed snake / serpent handles, brown and white multi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Monumental Neo-Classical Caryatid Marble Fireplace - Wall Console – Empire
Monumental Neo-Classical Caryatid Marble Fireplace - Wall Console – Empire

Monumental Neo-Classical Caryatid Marble Fireplace - Wall Console – Empire

Located in Beervelde, BE

This monumental Neo-Classical fireplace surround, carved from luminous white marble, is conceived as a true architectural and sculptural masterpiece. Created during the late Louis XV...

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18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

19th c. French Empire Black Lacquered Commode
19th c. French Empire Black Lacquered Commode

19th c. French Empire Black Lacquered Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th c. French Empire Black Lacquered Commode is a stylish and elegant dresser. This classic design and black lacquered finish exudes sophistication, making it a timeless additio...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

1876 The Family of Serbs Russian Imperial Porcelain Manufacture August Spiess
1876 The Family of Serbs Russian Imperial Porcelain Manufacture August Spiess

1876 The Family of Serbs Russian Imperial Porcelain Manufacture August Spiess

Located in Malmö, SE

Beautiful, extremely rare and valuable unglazed Bisque Porcelain group depicting a family of Serbs. An armed man is saying goodbye to his wife and little son before leaving for war against Turks. Manufacture : Russian Imperial Porcelain...

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1870s Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

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1860s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th century hand carved oval center table
19th century hand carved oval center table

19th century hand carved oval center table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand carved mahogany center table circa 1880. Stunning quality center table from Scandinavia. Oval top which has been veneered in bookmark flame mahogany, fluted edge ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany 5-Piece Living Room Set
French Empire Mahogany 5-Piece Living Room Set

French Empire Mahogany 5-Piece Living Room Set

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 5 French Empire-style (19th Cent) mahogany salon set with bronze trim and gold damask upholstery (2 arms: 27\"w 27\"d 40\"h/2 sides: 21\"w 23\"d 37¼\"h/1 loveseat) Antique co...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts After Thomire
A French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts After Thomire

A French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts After Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A classic French Empire period day bed made out of solid flamed mahogany raised on block feet and straight edge identical head and foot boards decorated with gilt bronze busts of...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant
French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

French 19th Century Empire Secrétaire à Abattant

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately 19th century mahogany secretaire a abattant from France, circa 1810. This desk has an exceptional charcoal St. Anne marble top resting above a single drawer disguised into the apron. Just below the top drawer, the front of the desk folds forward to reveal a work area inset with vibrant red leather detailed with gold tooling. The leather is in great antique condition making this a comfortable place to work. When open, you can see the theatre is equipped with five drawers and a large, arched top cubby flanked with column forms. With the desk down the maximum depth is 32”; the writing surface is 28-½” above the floor. The desk front...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

$900Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Trenton, NJ

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

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Pair of Large Antique French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Figural Lamps
A Pair of Large Antique French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Figural Lamps

A Pair of Large Antique French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Figural Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Unusually Large and extremely unique Antique French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Figural Lamps. A Pair of Unusually Large Antique French Empire Neoclassical Silvere...

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19th Century French 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.