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Empire Furniture

EMPIRE STYLE

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

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

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

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

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

Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Empire
Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk
Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Introducing this elegant Italian desk dating back to the 20th century. An extremely refined desk, inspired by the Empire style. Featuring a linear design with black ebonized column ...

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20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric

Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric. Item feat...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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

French 20th Century Empire Style Mahogany Vitrine
French 20th Century Empire Style Mahogany Vitrine

French 20th Century Empire Style Mahogany Vitrine

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Display your treasured objects in this beautiful, early 20th century French Empire style mahogany vitrine. Beveled glass panels can be found in the case antique’s door and sides, all...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire-Style Table
French 19th Century Mahogany Empire-Style Table

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire-Style Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An outstanding French Empire-style mahogany accent table with a unique basket wrapped around the pedestal. A circular wood top with raised trim rests on an apron housing two small dr...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Russian Secretary by Heinrich Gambs, Mahogany, Circa 1800
Antique Russian Secretary by Heinrich Gambs, Mahogany, Circa 1800

Antique Russian Secretary by Heinrich Gambs, Mahogany, Circa 1800

By Heinrich Daniel Gambs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Russian secretary with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany, designed and produced by Heinrich G...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Side Table W/ Marble Top
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Side Table W/ Marble Top

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Side Table W/ Marble Top

Located in Astoria, NY

An exquisite late 19th-century French Empire-style guéridon side table, sourced directly from Provence and meticulously restored. Handcrafted from solid mahogany, the table features ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

1840s Empire Veneered Mahogany Wood Sicilian Round Tilt-Top Table
1840s Empire Veneered Mahogany Wood Sicilian Round Tilt-Top Table

1840s Empire Veneered Mahogany Wood Sicilian Round Tilt-Top Table

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This Sicilian tilt-top table is a distinctive piece of furniture, reflecting the design aesthetics of the Empire style popular during the early to mid-19th century, it's a testament ...

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Mid-19th Century Sicilian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

12 Limoges Raised Gilt Enameled Napoleonic Plates, circa 1900
12 Limoges Raised Gilt Enameled Napoleonic Plates, circa 1900

12 Limoges Raised Gilt Enameled Napoleonic Plates, circa 1900

By Charles Ahrenfeldt

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

12 Limoges raised gilt enameled Napoleonic plates, circa 1900, each one decorated with gilt laurel surround, filled with golden bees, the center with Napoleonic crest of laurel wreath and monogrammed 'N'. The porcelain is made by Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Rich Mahogany Antique American Empire Round Pedestal Center Table
Rich Mahogany Antique American Empire Round Pedestal Center Table

Rich Mahogany Antique American Empire Round Pedestal Center Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rich looking round mahogany American Empire antique center table with ebonized pedestal and gilded details. Structurally sound having turned feet and castors. A 48” round piece of ...

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19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood

French 19th Century Empire-Style Dressing Table
French 19th Century Empire-Style Dressing Table

French 19th Century Empire-Style Dressing Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This exceptional mahogany dressing table is complete with its original mercury glass pivoting mirror and white marble top. The mirror exhibits some foxing and is framed with beautifu...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Maison Jansen Style Polished Steel & Brass Galleried Glass Top Side Tables
Maison Jansen Style Polished Steel & Brass Galleried Glass Top Side Tables

Maison Jansen Style Polished Steel & Brass Galleried Glass Top Side Tables

By Maison Jansen

Located in Germantown, MD

A magnificent of French Maison Jansen style Empire Revival brass and polished steel side tables with brass gallery and inset glass tops, each with three legs joined by X-form stretch...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Early 19th Century Oval French Brass Cooler For Champagne Glasses or Jardiniere
Early 19th Century Oval French Brass Cooler For Champagne Glasses or Jardiniere

Early 19th Century Oval French Brass Cooler For Champagne Glasses or Jardiniere

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fabulous brass wine or champagne glass cooler from France. This bowl has great, charming and unbeatable patina and wear. Impressive piece with both form and function standing alone o...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

1930s White Opaline Huge Murano Flowers Drops Green Beads Empire Chandelier
1930s White Opaline Huge Murano Flowers Drops Green Beads Empire Chandelier

1930s White Opaline Huge Murano Flowers Drops Green Beads Empire Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

ONE OF A KIND!! Housing 4 lights, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the Unites States and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. One of a kind...

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1930s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815
Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815

Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815

Located in Greven, DE

Miniature Empire Bronze Clock - Matelot Paris fire-gilded and patinated bronze early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 18 x 14 x 9 cm Description: Very rare miniature of the famous Pendule Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage". The depiction deals with an important topic of the time, trade with the colonies. The rectangular base stands on pressed ball feet. Attached to the front, we see two cornucopias filled with exotic fruits and held by a bow. A young sailor, dressed in a raffia skirt and feather jewellery...

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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

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

Empire period bed with its canopy

$17,013Sale 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

1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces
1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces

1920's French Empire Single Light Swan Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1920’s French empire style one light sconces with Swan’s head

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1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Carved Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror
19th Century Carved Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror

19th Century Carved Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror

Located in Germantown, MD

An impressive late 19th Century Empire carved giltwood Mahogany wall Mirror, Circa 1890s. Measures 49.5" in width, 4" in depth and stands 33" in height.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900
Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900

Pair Empire Porcelain Vases by August & Conrad Bauscher, Germany ca. 1900

By Bauscher Weiden

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Germany / 1900 / 2 Vases / August & Conrad Bauscher / Porcelain Factory Weiden Bros / Porcelain and Polychrome / Empire An elegant pair of signed porcelain vases from the estee...

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Early 20th Century German Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810
First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An impressive 'Bergère' armchair in solid wood, dating from the First Empire period (early 19th century) and generously upholstered throughout in alternating stripes of deep pink and...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century
Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century

Located in NICE, FR

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century This Empire period clock (circa 1800-1810) is composed of a marble terrace topped by two flat columns decor...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Blue Painted Bedside Nightstand End Table with Drawers
French Blue Painted Bedside Nightstand End Table with Drawers

French Blue Painted Bedside Nightstand End Table with Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This classically styled side table features three drawers with original brass hardware. The table has been hand painted in a Gustavian shade of blue and has been constructed from sol...

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Early 20th Century European Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1860. Good quality Swedish commode, fitted with 3 near equally sized drawers that open on the key. Rectangular top with moulde...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

French Empire Large Self Standing Mirror
French Empire Large Self Standing Mirror

French Empire Large Self Standing Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Foyer French Empire mirror in original condition. Brass around the top and the bottom part of the column. Two small side drawers as well as middle glass shelf with the storage. Top p...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration
Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Pair of maximalist empire revival style armchairs featuring Versace inspired motifs. The chairs have a classic gondola shaped frame with faux leather naugahyde upholstery. The faux l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal
French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal

French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fabulous late 19th century carved marble display pedestal from France, to elevate precious artwork, décor, or greenery in your interior. Geometric elements distinguish the capital ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

19th c. French Empire Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
19th c. French Empire Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

19th c. French Empire Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century French Empire bronze and crystal basket chandelier exudes elegance and sophistication. With its gorgeous bronze details and glistening crystals it is sure to add a ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Faux Malachite Empire style Centre Table
Faux Malachite Empire style Centre Table

Faux Malachite Empire style Centre Table

Located in London, GB

Stunning French Empire Style Center Table Faux Malachite Stunning Center Table

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Circa 1850 Antique French Pillow
Circa 1850 Antique French Pillow

Circa 1850 Antique French Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Ca. 1850 Antique French Pillow

Category

1850s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup
Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup

Dagoty Manufacture of Empress Joséphine Wife of Napoleon 1st Swan Cup

By Dagoty

Located in Paris, FR

This very rare set of 12 delicate cups swan shape with their saucers is signed by Dagoty, one of the favorite manufacturers of Empress Joséphine's first Napoleon wife well known for ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

French Early 20th Century Empire Brass and Bronze Table Lamp and Shade
French Early 20th Century Empire Brass and Bronze Table Lamp and Shade

French Early 20th Century Empire Brass and Bronze Table Lamp and Shade

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An early 20th-century French Empire-style brazier, which was used as a portable heater burning hot coals or other fuel for interior warmth. This example was converted to a table lamp...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk
Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk

Vintage Empire Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent Empire-style secretary desk is a masterclass in 19th-century cabinetmaking, featuring spectacular book-matched flame mahogany veneers that create a mesmerizing, symm...

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19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Twelve 19th Century Empire Chairs in Mahogany, Brass and Velvet
Rare Set of Twelve 19th Century Empire Chairs in Mahogany, Brass and Velvet

Rare Set of Twelve 19th Century Empire Chairs in Mahogany, Brass and Velvet

Located in Meer, VAN

Rare Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Inlaid Brass and Velvet This is a very large and rare set of twelve elegant dining chairs from the (late) ‘em...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

Tavolino Marmo Intarsiato, Base Legno, Fatto a Mano Italia Cupioli Disponibile
Tavolino Marmo Intarsiato, Base Legno, Fatto a Mano Italia Cupioli Disponibile

Tavolino Marmo Intarsiato, Base Legno, Fatto a Mano Italia Cupioli Disponibile

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

Tavolino Marmo Intarsiato, Base Legno, Fatto a Mano Italia Cupioli Disponibile Cream marble round dining table or gueridon table size: diam. 80 cm h. 74 inches 31.50 h. 29.13 This t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Empire Bookcase in Walnut
French Empire Bookcase in Walnut

French Empire Bookcase in Walnut

$3,600Sale Price|46% Off

French Empire Bookcase in Walnut

Located in Doylestown, PA

An early 19th century French provincial biblioteque in walnut, with upper case with adjustable shelves and wire-grill doors over a lower pair of paneled cabinet doors, circa 1810.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Small and Lovely Napoleon / Empire Style Bronze Chandelier / Pendant Light
Small and Lovely Napoleon / Empire Style Bronze Chandelier / Pendant Light

Small and Lovely Napoleon / Empire Style Bronze Chandelier / Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare size chandelier from the 1920s. If you look at the shape of the centre and the shape of the arms that grow out of this pendant then you capture the essence of it. It is stylish...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th C. Danish Pine Small Chest of Drawers, Possible Jewelry Chest
Late 18th C. Danish Pine Small Chest of Drawers, Possible Jewelry Chest

Late 18th C. Danish Pine Small Chest of Drawers, Possible Jewelry Chest

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 18th century Danish small chest of drawers, crafted in pine. Measuring only 20 inches wide by 21.5 inches high, this compact piece was originally made as a cabinet maker’s sampl...

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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier
French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier

French Empire Style Brass and Crystal Glass Basket Chandelier

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Empire-style brass and crystal glass basket chandelier. Charming and compact French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1950s. This lovely piece has an or...

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1950s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet
Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet

Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique French walnut marble top bedside cabinet, dating from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of superb quality and it is a very use...

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1880s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra
Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra

Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Pair of 18th-Century Russian Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, and Marble Three-Arm Candelabra with Dog’s Heads. Each candelabrum is set on a circular white marble base ...

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1790s Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Marble, Ormolu

Empire Style Grey Green Marble Bronze Tall Pedestal
Empire Style Grey Green Marble Bronze Tall Pedestal

Empire Style Grey Green Marble Bronze Tall Pedestal

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an heavy Empire Style Grey Green Marble Bronze Pedestal. It depicts a tall four sided tapered marble walls pedestal. The marble walls of the pedestal are embellished with thr...

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20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden
Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden

Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish Empire Karl Johan style sofa dating c. 1830

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Birch

Elegant and useful Wall Shelf in brass in Empire style from the 19th Century
Elegant and useful Wall Shelf in brass in Empire style from the 19th Century

Elegant and useful Wall Shelf in brass in Empire style from the 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant and useful Wall Shelf in brass in Empire style from the 19th Century. Perfect in the kitchen for vinegar and oil or in the hallway for gloves or keys. Wear consistent with a...

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19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Basket Chandelier
19th Century Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Basket Chandelier

19th Century Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th-century Italian Empire style gilt tole and crystal basket chandelier exudes a touch of elegance and sophistication. The intricate design features a beautiful combination of...

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810
First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very fine 'Bergère' armchair in solid mahogany, dating from the First Empire period (early 19th century) and generously upholstered throughout in alternating stripes of deep pink a...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Woven Crest Tapestry 7.6X6.3
Vintage Woven Crest Tapestry 7.6X6.3

Vintage Woven Crest Tapestry 7.6X6.3

Located in Los Angeles, US

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

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Early 2000s Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top

Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top

Located in Astoria, NY

A striking mid-19th-century French Empire chest of drawers, sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from walnut, it boasts a naturally aged patina that highlight...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold
Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal Lustre Lamp Antique Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Classic traditional Brass Glass NEW
Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Classic traditional Brass Glass NEW

Montgolfièr Empire Chandelier Crystal Classic traditional Brass Glass NEW

Located in Berlin, DE

A Piece of History Recreated – Timeless Beauty, Faithfully Reborn Every now and then, you come across a piece that leaves a lasting impression. For me, it was this chandelier a stu...

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2010s German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French 19th Century Gold Empire Mirror
French 19th Century Gold Empire Mirror

French 19th Century Gold Empire Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French Empire mirror (c. 1800) is symmetrical to hang in either direction, exhibiting low-relief floral decorations that leave ample space for the gilt molding to reveal its red...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade
19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade

19th Century French Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade

Located in Stamford, CT

A 19th century French Empire etched brass bouillotte lamp, originally and oil lamp that has been electrified. With three arms below a green painted adjustable tole shade, the body an...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Zinc

French Empire Recamier Mahogany & Painted Daybed 18Th. C.
French Empire Recamier Mahogany & Painted Daybed 18Th. C.

French Empire Recamier Mahogany & Painted Daybed 18Th. C.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Empire Recamier Mahogany & Painted Daybed, late 18Th C. This Recamier can float in a room as the back is also upholstered or be against the wall. This fabulous large dayb...

Category

18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

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.