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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
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

Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps

Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Classical Empire gilt and patinated bronze lamps depicting beautiful maidens in flowing Grecian garb, balancing fine gilt bronze candle holders on their heads and standing on dark gr...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Round Empire Style Gold Mirror by Randy Esada Designs, 2010s
Round Empire Style Gold Mirror by Randy Esada Designs, 2010s

Round Empire Style Gold Mirror by Randy Esada Designs, 2010s

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Round Empire style gold mirror by Randy Esada Designs. Beautiful gold gilding and beveled mirror. Additional information: Materials: Giltwood, Gold, Mirror Color: Gold Brand: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk

Located in IT

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm This particular travel desk was made in France, in the earl...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Artwork Wall Panel Natural Motifs Relief Painting handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Artwork Wall Panel Natural Motifs Relief Painting handmade in Italy by Cupioli

Artwork Wall Panel Natural Motifs Relief Painting handmade in Italy by Cupioli

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

Artwork Wall Panel Handmade Relief Painting Made in Italy by Cupioli Available. Virtue by Virtue Thorn for thorn Making a comparison between a plant (the pomegranate) and a characte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Scagliola, Wood, Paint

19th Century Candlesticks - Empire Style - Gilded and Patinated Bronze - France
19th Century Candlesticks - Empire Style - Gilded and Patinated Bronze - France

19th Century Candlesticks - Empire Style - Gilded and Patinated Bronze - France

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant pair of French candlesticks in Empire style, circa 1880–1890. Made of finely cast and engraved bronze with a beautiful contrast between the gilded and dark patinated sections...

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1880s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet
Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet

Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet

By Georges Jacob

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A mahogany cheval mirror and jewellery cabinet, once belonging to Leitizia Bonaparte, Napoleon's mother. The veneered semi circular topped mirror framed by columns topped with gilt bronze cassolettes and single arm candle holders. The bottom section is fronted by two doors which open to reveal nine shallow leather cartonniers and six jewellery drawers; the whole carcass richly decorated with gilt bronze friezes and various classical motives. Similar gilded bronze mounts are found on various pieces of furniture in the collection of the Louvre Paris. This rare museum worthy piece of furniture came from the Chateau Du Pont Sur Seine. The piece is not stamped but the quality of the mahogany and the amount of finely chiseled and burnished gilt bronze mounts, plus the presence of the cartonnier and jewellery drawers almost certainly point to a royal provenance and which almost certainly came from the workshop of Georges Jacob. The Chateau De Pont Sur Seine was originally built in 1632 and hosted such important historical figures as Catherine de Medicis and Cardinal Richelieu. In the late 17C it was acquired by the Duc de Saxony, one of Louis XVI’s uncles whose family maintained ownership until 1792 until the start of the French Revolution when they had to vacate to escape the guillotine. While it suffered damage by the revolutionairies it was still very habitable and in 1805, Napoleon purchased the chateau for his mother Madame Letizia Bonaparte where she resided until Napoleon’s fall from grace in 1814. Madame Mere...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th century Swedish birch empire stool
Mid 19th century Swedish birch empire stool

Mid 19th century Swedish birch empire stool

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century birch empire stool circa 1850. Scandinavian empire period stool made in birch.  Shaped support handles which flow through to the 4 splayed legs.  Original floral ta...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Birch

Italian Black & Gold Tole Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Head Planters, Pair
Italian Black & Gold Tole Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Head Planters, Pair

Italian Black & Gold Tole Cachepot Jardiniere Lion Head Planters, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian black and gold metal tole cachepot jardiniere planters in the Empire style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Pair are oval in shape with gold trimmed scalloped edge, black ground and gold star design, finish with gold lion head and loop detail on sides. Marked "Made in Italy" on bottom as shown. Dimensions: 4" D x 5.63" W x 4.25" Height. Larger Italian cachepot...

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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage French Empire Mahogany Pedestal Base Round Brass Gallery Center Table
Vintage French Empire Mahogany Pedestal Base Round Brass Gallery Center Table

Vintage French Empire Mahogany Pedestal Base Round Brass Gallery Center Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Base Round Center Table with Brass Gallery. Item features a pierced brass gallery, pedestal base, gold gilt details, beautiful wood grai...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Tole Monteith or Jardiniere Cachepot
Early 19th Century French Tole Monteith or Jardiniere Cachepot

Early 19th Century French Tole Monteith or Jardiniere Cachepot

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique early 19th century French tole monteith or jardiniere cachepot decorated with gilt bands in the neoclassical taste. With removable zinc liner. The top opening measures 10 1/4...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Bouillotte Table Lamp – Neoclassical Style – Gilt Bronze
Late 20th Century Bouillotte Table Lamp – Neoclassical Style – Gilt Bronze

Late 20th Century Bouillotte Table Lamp – Neoclassical Style – Gilt Bronze

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An elegant late 20th century table lamp in neoclassical bouillotte style, made of high-quality gilt bronze with refined detailing and a beautifully polished finish. The craftsmanship...

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1990s French Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

1920 French Empire Small Chandelier with Swam Heads 6 Lights
1920 French Empire Small Chandelier with Swam Heads 6 Lights

1920 French Empire Small Chandelier with Swam Heads 6 Lights

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920’s French Empire style small chandelier with swam’s heads. Original unique chains. 6 lights. Green body color

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1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s
Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s

Maison Lucien Gau bronze wall lighting model Swann Empire , France 1960s

By Maison Lucien Gau

Located in La xara, VC

The wall sconces correspond to the swan model by Maison Lucien Gau, a Parisian bronze art manufacturer specializing in bronze lighting since 1860, still active today. Model Identifi...

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1960s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.
A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 19th century.

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair (2) of figural Empire candelabra candles. Paris, 1815s Gilt bronze. Recessed pedestal base with palmette and floral decoration on a square plinth. The pair, dressed in antiqu...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Triple Bouillotte Table Lamp
French Empire Style Triple Bouillotte Table Lamp

French Empire Style Triple Bouillotte Table Lamp

By Stiffel

Located in Germantown, MD

A Stiffel sryle brass triple bouillotte table lamp featuring a dark green shade Style: Regency/French Empire, featuring a candlestick column design on a tripartite base. Features: In...

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Late 20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Danish Rectangular Empire Burl Wood Art Frame
Danish Rectangular Empire Burl Wood Art Frame

Danish Rectangular Empire Burl Wood Art Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Danish burl wood art frame found in a market in Denmark. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and would loo...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Burl

Picture Frame Silver rectangular frame oval photo Enamel 925 silver Salimbeni
Picture Frame Silver rectangular frame oval photo Enamel 925 silver Salimbeni

Picture Frame Silver rectangular frame oval photo Enamel 925 silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular frame for oval photo in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on a guilloché pattern with Fabergé Russian Empire style ornaments from the lat...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Elegant Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s
Elegant Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s

Elegant Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of French Empire Bronze Table Lamps, 1820s A refined pair of table lamps crafted from original early 19th-century French Empire candlesticks in bronze, now elegantly converted ...

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Marble-Top Round Table or Guéridon in the Empire Style
French Marble-Top Round Table or Guéridon in the Empire Style

French Marble-Top Round Table or Guéridon in the Empire Style

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French round occasional table or gueridon in the Empire style, featuring a circular top of figured white marble surrounded by a low pierced brass gallery, set upon a tripo...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

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

Early 19th Century Danish Mahogany Empire Inlaid Secretary Bureau
Early 19th Century Danish Mahogany Empire Inlaid Secretary Bureau

Early 19th Century Danish Mahogany Empire Inlaid Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century Danish Empire secretary bureau crafted in mahogany veneer with both bowfront and concave cabinet doors. The piece features elaborate inlay and marquetry throughout...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Ivory

Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810
Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810

Antique German Iron Coffer with Griffins, Empire Style, Circa 1810

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, black antique German coffer made of hand crafted iron, particularized with griffins, torchères and tendril motifs on the wall and pinecone mode on the lid, in good condition. The small detailed decor piece represents the Empire time period...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity
Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity

Superb 19th Century French Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Dressing Table Vanity

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This exceptional French 19th century Empire mahogany dressing table is complete with its original mercury glass mirror and white Carrara marble top. The oval mirror is framed with be...

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1940s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Clock
French Empire Clock

French Empire Clock

Located in Hudson, NY

A very finely cast gilt bronze clock depicting Psyche at her toilet. The reflective mirror of polished bronze and that each element is cast separately then screwed on is an excellent...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French Antique Side Tables Plant Tables Marble Empire Style
French Antique Side Tables Plant Tables Marble Empire Style

French Antique Side Tables Plant Tables Marble Empire Style

Located in Poperinge, BE

A beautiful pair of French antique side tables in classic Empire style, not entirely identical, high-quality plant tables or pedestals, made from a hand-carved wooden base gilded wit...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Console
Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Console

Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Console

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Console with Ebonized Marble Top & Bronze Dore Details, ca. 1810

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1930 Swedish Empire Chandelier with Crystals and Etched Glass
1930 Swedish Empire Chandelier with Crystals and Etched Glass

1930 Swedish Empire Chandelier with Crystals and Etched Glass

Located in New York, NY

1930 Swedish Empire bronze chandelier with etched glass inset and crystals around

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1930s Swedish Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Style Extension Dining Table
French Empire Style Extension Dining Table

French Empire Style Extension Dining Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Style extension dining table with carved pedestal, inset fold-out leaves, scrolled tri-base, and carved claw feet, with radiating veneer top. The table seats up to nine people...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Chandelier Crystal Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Lustre Lighting Set
Pair Chandelier Crystal Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Lustre Lighting Set

Pair Chandelier Crystal Montgolfièr Empire Sac a Pearl Lustre Lighting Set

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 European Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Estate Baccarat Empire Harcourt Pitcher
Estate Baccarat Empire Harcourt Pitcher

Estate Baccarat Empire Harcourt Pitcher

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Fine Baccarat Empire Harcourt cocktail/water pitcher. The Empire Harcourt pattern is one of Baccarat's most sought after designs. A classic since 1841, it has graced the tables of n...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

A Pair of French Tole Urns
A Pair of French Tole Urns

A Pair of French Tole Urns

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of French Empire period toleware vases with black and gilt decoration the body with anthemion and patera decoration, standing on acanthus leave...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Tin

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

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

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

Located in Berlin, DE

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

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2010s German Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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 Century French Empire Table
19th Century French Empire Table

19th Century French Empire Table

Located in Chicago, IL

In the French Empire (1804-1815) period, grandeur was often measured in gilt bronze—sphinxes, swags, laurel wreaths gilded to catch the light. But every so often, a piece turns up th...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Large Italian Empire Crystal Chandelier with 18 Lights 18th Century
Large Italian Empire Crystal Chandelier with 18 Lights 18th Century

Large Italian Empire Crystal Chandelier with 18 Lights 18th Century

Located in Milano, MI

Large Late 1700s 18-Light Empire Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Brass, in perfect condition. A rare and antique Italian salon chandelier with a light balloon-like structure made of i...

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wrought Iron

“Horatius & the Fall of Rome” French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clock
“Horatius & the Fall of Rome” French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clock

“Horatius & the Fall of Rome” French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FRENCH RESTAURATION ORMOLU & PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF ROMAN PHILOSOPHER HORATIUS Paris, circa 1820; silk-suspension movement signed "Etablissement Barbot de Paris" 2...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th century French tall chest of drawers with a black marble top, made from walnut. The case is lovely and has paneled sides and a single uppe...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Viennese Imperial Porcelain Coffee Tete-a-tete, Cornflowers And Gold, Made 1797
Viennese Imperial Porcelain Coffee Tete-a-tete, Cornflowers And Gold, Made 1797

Viennese Imperial Porcelain Coffee Tete-a-tete, Cornflowers And Gold, Made 1797

Exquisite early coffee/mocha set, Tête-à-tête for two persons, comprising two small pots and two cups with saucers. Two white porcelain pots of different sizes with a cylindrical bod...

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1790s Austrian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Monumental Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures
Monumental Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures

Monumental Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures

Located in Houston, TX

Amazing clock depicting the tale of Amor and Psyche which Is about the god of love in Greek mythology. Large bronze Dore figures adorn the pediment standing on a rectangular Marble b...

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1870s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in Chariot, signed Thiery à Paris, Early 19th C.
Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in Chariot, signed Thiery à Paris, Early 19th C.

Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in Chariot, signed Thiery à Paris, Early 19th C.

Located in Greding, DE

Empire mantel clock made of fire-gilded bronze. The scene shows a putto in a richly decorated chariot pulled by a jumping poodle. The clockwork is elegantly integrated into the wheel...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE
HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely vintage circa 50 year old suite of French Empire style carved seating depicting large Eagles Please...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s
Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s

Antique French Billiard, Snooker or Kitchen Island Brass Chandelier, 1850s

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A huge and impressive French Empire brass chandelier for billiard/snooker or kitchen island. Lamp socket: 2 x E27 or E26 ( US) for standard screw bulbs. France, circa 1840 - 1860s....

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

1930's Empire Opaline Glass Table Lamps - Pair
1930's Empire Opaline Glass Table Lamps - Pair

1930's Empire Opaline Glass Table Lamps - Pair

Located in New York, NY

pair of circa 1930's French Opaline glass table lamps with gilt bronze fittings

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1930s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Sage Green French Empire Table Lamp
Sage Green French Empire Table Lamp

Sage Green French Empire Table Lamp

Located in Bradenton, FL

A French Empire style table lamp in sage green. A round central column is topped with an acanthus pressed brass capital beneath a matching sage green lampshade. The column sits above...

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Late 20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Trumeau Mirror, Pine & Giltwood, Restored
19th Century French Empire Trumeau Mirror, Pine & Giltwood, Restored

19th Century French Empire Trumeau Mirror, Pine & Giltwood, Restored

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent early 19th-century French Empire trumeau mirror, elegantly patinated in a deep forest green and delicately accented with soft grey and gilded detailing. This exceptiona...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Pine, Giltwood

French Pair of Brass Empire Style Candlesticks
French Pair of Brass Empire Style Candlesticks

French Pair of Brass Empire Style Candlesticks

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th century brass candlesticks, Empire in taste, like miniature columns to add instant glamor to a mantel or table. Typical of the French Empire period, inspiration from anci...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Oval Late Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Walnut with Bookmatched Burl
Oval Late Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Walnut with Bookmatched Burl

Oval Late Empire Pedestal Cabinet in Walnut with Bookmatched Burl

Located in Kastrup, DK

Oval pedestal cabinet from the Late Empire period, crafted in Copenhagen around 1820–30. This elegant piece is veneered in walnut and adorned with bookmatched walnut burl on the door...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Napoleonic Table Lamps Tartan Tripod Base Lion Paws Empire Lamps a Pair
French Napoleonic Table Lamps Tartan Tripod Base Lion Paws Empire Lamps a Pair

French Napoleonic Table Lamps Tartan Tripod Base Lion Paws Empire Lamps a Pair

Vintage French Empire Table Lamps with tartan lampshades Style: Vintage Antique, Empire, Napoleonic, Traditional, Classic, Baroque, Design: Traditional Napoleonic Column lamps in th...

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1970s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

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.