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Empire Furniture

EMPIRE STYLE

From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

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Style: Empire
French 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)

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical cut crystal and bronze ormolu mounted urn with lady figure handles centerpiece.  

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Venetian Glass Lantern Hand Blown
Venetian Glass Lantern Hand Blown

Venetian Glass Lantern Hand Blown

By Balboa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking 1970s Italian Murano glass pendant featuring a richly textured amber glass shade enclosed in a sculptural brass frame. The organic, handblown form displays a mesmerizing p...

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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Empire Period Portrait of the Comte Gustave de Galard (1779–1841)
Empire Period Portrait of the Comte Gustave de Galard (1779–1841)

Empire Period Portrait of the Comte Gustave de Galard (1779–1841)

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century, Empire Period Portrait of the Comte Gustave de Galard (1779–1841), French School, c. 1805, Oil on canvas Canvas: 15.75" W × 21.5" H Framed: 19" W × 24.5" H A refined ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Late Empire Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet.
Late Empire Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet.

Late Empire Cylinder Burl Walnut Pedestal Cabinet.

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant oval late empire pedestal cabinet in beautiful walnut veneered oak. Door veneered with mirror-cut walnut, behind which there are removable shelves. Very fine quality Made in ...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

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

Baroque Brass Empire Chandelier Rock Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold Swan

Located in Berlin, DE

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

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21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Wire

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge
China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

A Tableware set in very fine porcelain made in Italy between the 60s and 70s by the Doccia factory "Richard Ginori". Richard Ginori is an historic Italian ceramic's factory founded in Tuscany, in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, of which Gio Ponti was creative director for 10 years. This dinnerware is part of a Manufacture collection inspired by the elegant lines of the Empire style and which was out of stock for a long time. Now, the new ownership of the brand, recently purchased by the Gucci Group, has included the Contessa collection back in the range but without the subtle tone-on-tone trim that embellished the gold encrusted rim. We could say that this vintage dinner service...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni
Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni

Table Box with Clock fired and Enamel fine hand-engraved arabesques Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Hexagonal table box with clock on the lid, in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with hand-painted fired enamel in the style of lapis lazuli stone and fine hand-engraved arabesques...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in DELFT, NL

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

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Small Antique Desk
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Small Antique Desk

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Small Antique Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We offer this fantastic small antique Italian desk dating back to the early 19th century, during the sumptuous Empire period. This desk, crafted from fine walnut, is characterized b...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Neo-Egyptian French Empire Style Desk
Antique Neo-Egyptian French Empire Style Desk

Antique Neo-Egyptian French Empire Style Desk

Located in New York, NY

This mahogany desk in the French Empire style features extensive gilt bronze mounts on every face. Its craftsmanship is very high, comparable to works by Maison Krieger. The drawers ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell
French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell

Located in London, GB

A highly rare and remarkably sophisticated French Charles X period luxury desk accessory, measuring 33 cm in height. Designed as an exceptional suspension inkwell (encrier), this pie...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins
Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins

Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous pair of carved walnut gondola chairs featuring dolphins. Crafted in the grand Napoleonic French empire taste with a curved crestrail and intricately carved splat centered by...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy
French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy

Located in New York, NY

French Empire period early 19th century ormolu bronze mantel clock depicting Urania, muse of astronomy, in an allegory of astronomy, beside a variety of scientific instruments. 16 b...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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

By Moser, Saint Louis

Located in PARIS, FR

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

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1950s Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Glass

French Empire Quality Brass and Tole Chandelier
French Empire Quality Brass and Tole Chandelier

French Empire Quality Brass and Tole Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French, 19th century Empire style ceiling fixture of black tôle using six candelabra lights to illuminate the stunning gold-tone accents. The round, painted metal bowl...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Period Empire Mahogany and Gilt Chest of Drawers, Denmark, circa 1800
Pair of Period Empire Mahogany and Gilt Chest of Drawers, Denmark, circa 1800

Pair of Period Empire Mahogany and Gilt Chest of Drawers, Denmark, circa 1800

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish late 18th Century pair of period empire chest of drawers. This rare pair was recently found here in the USA, which makes them very attractive because of the new UN/US import restriction of rare and protected wood sorts. More to the point, it is highly unlikely to locate a pair of chests...

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Early 1800s Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swedish inlaid burr birch oval occasional table
19th Century Swedish inlaid burr birch oval occasional table

19th Century Swedish inlaid burr birch oval occasional table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century inlaid burr birch oval occasional table circa 1870. Good quality swedish burr birch center table that could be used for multiple purposes around the home.  Oval shape w...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

Late Empire Antique Mirror Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Late Empire Antique Mirror Made In Mahogany From 1840s

Late Empire Antique Mirror Made In Mahogany From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

This antique mirror, crafted from rich mahogany wood, dates back to the late Empire period around the 1840s. It is a stunning example of the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic...

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1840s Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Empire period bed with its canopy
Empire period bed with its canopy

Empire period bed with its canopy

$17,050Sale Price|25% Off

Empire period bed with its canopy

Located in Paris, FR

Empire period bed in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, with its canopy. The front of the bed features a lyre in the center, framed by two sheath feet with shafts decorated with caduceus and Mercury busts...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Empire period boat bed and canopy
Large Empire period boat bed and canopy

Large Empire period boat bed and canopy

Located in Paris, FR

Large boat bed in solid flamed mahogany, mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, from the Empire period. Four baluster jambs, adorned with fleurons, ...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French gilt-bronze mounted flame mahogany Empire bureau plat, Circa 1820 in date. The rectangular top is fitted with a black gold-tooled inset leather writing...

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1820s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Style Brass Orb Witches Ball, Embossed Pedestal Desktop Sculpture
Art Nouveau Style Brass Orb Witches Ball, Embossed Pedestal Desktop Sculpture

Art Nouveau Style Brass Orb Witches Ball, Embossed Pedestal Desktop Sculpture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elegant Art Nouveau brass orb or witches ball featuring a smooth domed lid, decorative cast floral and ribbon motifs, and a sculptural tripod base with organic flowing lines. The ref...

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1950s American Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Ten Empire Floral Decorated Gilt Banded Plates
Set of Ten Empire Floral Decorated Gilt Banded Plates

Set of Ten Empire Floral Decorated Gilt Banded Plates

Located in New York, NY

Antique set of ten Empire white and gilt plates with center floral bouquets; with underglaze red markings for L. Ernie 61 Rue du Bac., France, early 180...

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Empire Walnut Armoire, 19th Century
Antique French Empire Walnut Armoire, 19th Century

Antique French Empire Walnut Armoire, 19th Century

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

An impressive French armoire crafted in solid walnut during the mid-19th century, embodying the restrained elegance and balanced proportions characteristic of the Louis-Philippe peri...

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1860s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Armchairs Pair of Swedish Mahogany Brown Gilded Details Green and White Seat
Armchairs Pair of Swedish Mahogany Brown Gilded Details Green and White Seat

Armchairs Pair of Swedish Mahogany Brown Gilded Details Green and White Seat

Located in New York, NY

A pair of armchairs made in Sweden during the Karl Johan period 1810-1840. Frame made in mahogany with gilded details. Upholstered in a durable outdoor Rogers and Goffigon stripe.  

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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...

Category

20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Pendule Portefaix Paris Bronze, enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 36 x 28 x 11 cm Description: Beautiful, fire-gilded and patinated bronze pendule from the early 19...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire
Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire Empire style Marble and golden bronze Origin France circa 1900 Very good condition. Natural wear.

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror
French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror

French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French Empire mantle mirror (c. 1800) exhibits restrained surface decoration concentrated to intermittent, low-relief floral motifs that leave ample space for the gilt molding t...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold

19th Century American Empire Four Drawer Chest in Tiger Maple
19th Century American Empire Four Drawer Chest in Tiger Maple

19th Century American Empire Four Drawer Chest in Tiger Maple

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful example of an American Empire four drawer chest in tiger maple with striking wood grain, scrolled legs with porcelain casters, diamond inlay escutcheons, wooden knobs, an...

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19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Commode
19th Century French Empire Commode

19th Century French Empire Commode

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Empire Commode in book matched flame mahogany and Black Marble Top

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810

By Charles Francois Delamarche

Located in Milano, IT

Charles-François Delamarche Ptolemaic armillary sphere Paris, circa 1805-1810 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-coloured paper It measures 15.74” in height, ...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Paper, Wood

A Pair Of Gilt Brass French Bouliotte Style Candle Lamps
A Pair Of Gilt Brass French Bouliotte Style Candle Lamps

A Pair Of Gilt Brass French Bouliotte Style Candle Lamps

Located in London, GB

A pair of Mid 20th century Gilt Brass Bouliotte style table lamps with new grey fabric shades. The circular plinth base with reeded stem supporting two tall candle style arms. Circul...

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1950s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Empire Brass Candlestick Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp
Vintage French Empire Brass Candlestick Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp

Vintage French Empire Brass Candlestick Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp

By Sedgefield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sedgefield by Adams French Empire Style Brass Candlestick Tole Metal Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H (to finial) x 14" H (to light so...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Marble and Brass Round Pedestal Lion Paw Feet Plant Stand
Marble and Brass Round Pedestal Lion Paw Feet Plant Stand

Marble and Brass Round Pedestal Lion Paw Feet Plant Stand

Located in New York, NY

A substantial European round marble and brass pedestal with Lion paw feet base in the Empire style, circa 20th century. Images #5 and 6 show size comparison. Marble top is a combinat...

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Mid-20th Century European Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840
Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840

Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

Late Empire black ebonized mahogany chest of drawers / tall boy, with raised semi-oval top. Seven drawers flanked by gilt quarter columns. Brass keyholes. Denmark, Copenhagen Appro...

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19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box.
18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box.

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box.

Located in Middleburg, VA

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box. Exquisite Indian craftsmanship made of teak with decorative brass on a patinated red lacquered surface with intricate ...

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18th Century Indian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century Swedish ebonised dressing table with classical detail
Mid 19th century Swedish ebonised dressing table with classical detail

Mid 19th century Swedish ebonised dressing table with classical detail

Located in London, GB

A decorative and functional ebonised Swedish dressing table in a Empire style with angular cornice and applied gilt rosette detail to the support columns of the mirror. The dressing ...

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1850s Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Other

a Pair of Newly Upholstered French Empire Armchairs One Stamped  J. Louis
a Pair of Newly Upholstered French Empire Armchairs One Stamped  J. Louis

a Pair of Newly Upholstered French Empire Armchairs One Stamped J. 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 green Empire fabric...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top
Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top

Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine diminutive Empire Chest dating to the 1st half of the 19th Century in original condition. The Chest with book matched flame mahogany drawer fronts with great color, refined ro...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

French Empire Style Marble-Top Painted Center Table
French Empire Style Marble-Top Painted Center Table

French Empire Style Marble-Top Painted Center Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage mid-century Empire-style center table, a silhouette revived by the famous Maison Jansen, and updated more recently in a fresh new color. The surface is a heavy disc of...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair Italian Neoclassical Eagle Armchairs
Pair Italian Neoclassical Eagle Armchairs

Pair Italian Neoclassical Eagle Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair Italian neoclassical eagle armchairs in yellow silk taffeta. Italian Empire painted and parcel-gilt carved armchairs with finely carved eagle arm t...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century burr birch empire revival console table
19th Century burr birch empire revival console table

19th Century burr birch empire revival console table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th Century burr birch empire revival console table circa 1880. Good quality Swedish burr birch side table, ideal for use in the hallway, but suitable for most rooms around the hom...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

Pair of Swedish Antique Taboret Stools from the Empire Period in Yellow Birch
Pair of Swedish Antique Taboret Stools from the Empire Period in Yellow Birch

Pair of Swedish Antique Taboret Stools from the Empire Period in Yellow Birch

Located in Kramfors, SE

Pair of antique taboret stools from the empire period, around 1840. The stools are Swedish and made in solid yellow birch. Curved legs and turned armrests. The seats can be taken out...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns
French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns

French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A pair of French Empire period Old Paris Porcelain vases, circa 1810, with painted landscapes and figural scenes on each side. The Classical amphora profile features a gold-banded mo...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold

Vintage Stiffel Empire Style Burnished Brass & Porcelain Table Lamps (B) - Pair
Vintage Stiffel Empire Style Burnished Brass & Porcelain Table Lamps (B) - Pair

Vintage Stiffel Empire Style Burnished Brass & Porcelain Table Lamps (B) - Pair

By Stiffel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Stiffel Empire Style Lacquered Burnished Brass & Porcelain Table Lamps (B) - Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H (to finial) x 27" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Empire Marble-Topped Consoles with Gilt Sphinx Supports
Pair of Neoclassical Empire Marble-Topped Consoles with Gilt Sphinx Supports

Pair of Neoclassical Empire Marble-Topped Consoles with Gilt Sphinx Supports

Located in Elkhart, IN

Elegant and theatrical, this pair of Neoclassical Empire console tables captures the enduring appeal of French Empire design through a refined palette of pale blue-gray paint, richly...

Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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.