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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 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

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

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

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

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 Empire Mahogany Small Chest
French Empire Mahogany Small Chest

French Empire Mahogany Small Chest

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (late 19th Century) mahogany small chest with 4 drawers and bronze trim with a black marble top There are splits in the wood at the side of the piece.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Italy Mid-18th Century Empire Pair Brass Candle Holders
Italy Mid-18th Century Empire Pair Brass Candle Holders

Italy Mid-18th Century Empire Pair Brass Candle Holders

Located in Brescia, IT

Italy Mid-18th Century pair of brass Empire five lights candleholders or table lamps This wonderful pair of brass candle holders, is a magnificent hand made work by Italian artisan...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier
Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier

Majestic Huge Schonbek "Camelot" 2643 Crystal Gem Cut 84 Light Chandelier

By Schonbek

Located in Tustin, CA

Very elegant, finest quality, estate Schonbek Swarovski Gemcut crystal chandelier features classic Napoleonic Empire style. This stately and magnificent chandelier has two tiers and approximately 84 incandescent lights. It measures 65" long and 41.5" in diameter. The hardware is finished in gold. This chandelier is lavishly draped in crystals. The retail price of a new, made to order chandelier of this size is over $22,000.00. Reference page 104 of the Schonbek Beyond Lighting catalogue shown in the photos. Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, a Swarovski company, has 149 years of experience crafting superior crystal...

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Early 2000s Austrian Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, 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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Pair of Empire Torchères, Early 19th Century
Pair of Empire Torchères, Early 19th Century

Pair of Empire Torchères, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of torcheres on triangular bases with gilded carved paw feet, acanthus leaf decoration and palmettes on the base, conical shaft, and wide candle cup. Wood, finished in black fau...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

$17,046Sale 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

Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Early 19th Century
Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Early 19th Century

Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of Elegant Empire Table Lamps in bronze, early 19th Century France, originally candlesticks. Includes new black lacquer lampshade with gold details, giving the lamp a warm and ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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

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

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

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

Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed
Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed

Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant Empire Period black lacquered walnut chaise or daybed with brass ormolu decoration. Has its original horsehair mattress. Frame is sturdy ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

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 Empire Style Cast Brass Dual Arm Wall Sconces, pair
French Empire Style Cast Brass Dual Arm Wall Sconces, pair

French Empire Style Cast Brass Dual Arm Wall Sconces, pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of French Empire Style casted brass wall sconces, each sconce features 2 arms each powered by 25w E12 chandelier bulb. These classic-styled scones work well in Victorian-styled ...

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1920s American Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

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

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

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

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

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

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

19th Century Large Crotch Mahogany Octagonal Empire Mirror
19th Century Large Crotch Mahogany Octagonal Empire Mirror

19th Century Large Crotch Mahogany Octagonal Empire Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very large impressive American Crotch mahogany octagonal bevelled mirror. Original mirror Empire style

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1880s American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique French Bouillotte Lamp, Hand-Painted Toleware, 1930s
Antique French Bouillotte Lamp, Hand-Painted Toleware, 1930s

Antique French Bouillotte Lamp, Hand-Painted Toleware, 1930s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

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1930s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Sheet Metal

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

Category

1860s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reloj de sobremesa, bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita, Francia, siglo XIX
Reloj de sobremesa, bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita, Francia, siglo XIX

Reloj de sobremesa, bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita, Francia, siglo XIX

By Maison Deniere

Located in MADRID, ES

Precioso reloj de sobremesa francés, Imperio, siglo XIX, en bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita. Movimiento mediante maquinaria París de suspensión de hilo, con soneria sobre camp...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

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...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A precious gilt bronze two-light wall sconce in the Empire style, France, 1920-1929. Finely elaborate with hand chiseled details. Typical design of French Empire period due to its rich ornamentation with faces and acanthus leaf motifs. The bottom is characterized by a man head supporting a pedestal with the lamp-arms. Two scroll light...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Empire Style Mahogany Two-Tier Single Drawer Side Tables
Pair Empire Style Mahogany Two-Tier Single Drawer Side Tables

Pair Empire Style Mahogany Two-Tier Single Drawer Side Tables

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair Empire Style Mahogany Two-Tier single drawer Side Tables Dimensions: 23.5" in width, 16.5" in depth and 24 inches in height.

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Mid-20th Century American Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fine quality early 19th century flame mahogany bookcase
Fine quality early 19th century flame mahogany bookcase

Fine quality early 19th century flame mahogany bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine example of a regency period bookcase circa 1820. Very much in the manor of Thomas hope.  Matching flame mahogany veneers from top to bottom.  Comprising of 3 sections, lower ca...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Pine

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

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Vanity Cabinet with Mirror
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Vanity Cabinet with Mirror

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Vanity Cabinet with Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant fruitwood cabinet, crafted in France circa 1860, exemplifies classic Empire style. The antique vanity is decorated with finely carved circular columns on both sides, eac...

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Mid-19th Century 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...

Category

Early 20th Century European Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Empire furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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