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Empire Furniture

EMPIRE STYLE

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

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

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

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

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

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Style: Empire
Old Paris Porcelain Dihl et Guerhard Sprig Cornflower Basket or Corbeille
Old Paris Porcelain Dihl et Guerhard Sprig Cornflower Basket or Corbeille

Old Paris Porcelain Dihl et Guerhard Sprig Cornflower Basket or Corbeille

By Dihl and Guerhard

Located in Litchfield, CT

Large antique 18th c. Paris porcelain Dihl reticulated basket or Corbeille. Decorated in the sprig or cornflower pattern with rococo pierced gallery enhanced by bright gilding. Orang...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Eary 19th Century German Empire Secretaire with Ormolu Bustes, Berlin c. 1811
Eary 19th Century German Empire Secretaire with Ormolu Bustes, Berlin c. 1811

Eary 19th Century German Empire Secretaire with Ormolu Bustes, Berlin c. 1811

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Biedermeier secretary with fire-gilt bronzes Berlin Curly maple and others circa 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 141 x 88 x 49 cm Description: Rare and highly refined Berlin w...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire
Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire

Couple of Candlesticks Style Empire

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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 an...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Vintage Woven Floral Scene Tapestry 7.7X5.7
Vintage Woven Floral Scene Tapestry 7.7X5.7

Vintage Woven Floral Scene Tapestry 7.7X5.7

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

Mid-20th Century Italian Pair of Cast Metal 2-Light Wall Sconces by Palladio
Mid-20th Century Italian Pair of Cast Metal 2-Light Wall Sconces by Palladio

Mid-20th Century Italian Pair of Cast Metal 2-Light Wall Sconces by Palladio

By Palladio

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century pair of cast metal 2-light wall sconces, Italian by Palladio. Never electrified. Empire style. Bird head scrolled arms to fluted candleholder, while arrows in a quiv...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Putti Face Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Basket Antique Brass Classic
Putti Face Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Basket Antique Brass Classic

Putti Face Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Basket Antique Brass Classic

Located in Berlin, DE

Restored Crystal Chandelier – Handcrafted Elegance We are offering a unique, fully restored chandelier in excellent condition: Completely restored, including fully renewed wiring Ha...

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1920s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

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.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 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

Square Coffee Table  Scagliola Art Top wooden base Handmade in Italy by Cupioli
Square Coffee Table  Scagliola Art Top wooden base Handmade in Italy by Cupioli

Square Coffee Table Scagliola Art Top wooden base Handmade in Italy by Cupioli

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

Handmade coffee table with artistical decoration on the square top and carved edge made precious by gold leaf finishing. Hand painted wooden central base formed by 4curved elements, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Scagliola, Wood

French Empire Console Table of Flame Mahogany with Marble Top
French Empire Console Table of Flame Mahogany with Marble Top

French Empire Console Table of Flame Mahogany with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French Empire console table of fine proportions, featuring a rectangular figured marble top, set upon a frieze of flame mahogany with one long hidden drawer over a base with t...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Style 62" Cast Iron Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planters on Pedestal, Pair
French Style 62" Cast Iron Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planters on Pedestal, Pair

French Style 62" Cast Iron Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planters on Pedestal, Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S shipping quote. Vintage French Empire Style 62" Tall Cast Iron Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planters on ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Bronze Metal and Crystal Urn, Pair,  attributed to Baccarat
19th Century French Bronze Metal and Crystal Urn, Pair,  attributed to Baccarat

19th Century French Bronze Metal and Crystal Urn, Pair, attributed to Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Louisville, KY

The 19th Century French artisans knew how to design lasting classical beauty. This extraordinary pair of French urns is proof of the mastery put forth in design and construction. Fro...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Hoofed Faun Feet

Located in Barntrup, DE

Pair of French empire style gilt bronze candlesticks on hoofed faun feet, late 19th century. A pair of fine French Empire-style gilt bronze candleholders. A fluted column rises on three cloven-hoofed hocked faun legs and feet. These antique candleholders...

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1890s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair
19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair

19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Ebonized Italian Empire style side chair featuring brass ormolu, claw feet, and a lattice-work back. This piece has a newly upholstered feather down seat cushion. 20" Seat height inc...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Chiavari Chair of Giltwood In A Faux Bamboo Style Striped Upholstered Seat
Chiavari Chair of Giltwood In A Faux Bamboo Style Striped Upholstered Seat

Chiavari Chair of Giltwood In A Faux Bamboo Style Striped Upholstered Seat

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Giltwood Chiavari Chair In A Faux Bamboo Style Complete With Original Striped Upholstered Seat The Chiavarina was created in 1807 by a cabinetmaker from Chiavari on the northweste...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Giltwood

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

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

Located in Knivsta, SE

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

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century

Located in Belmont, MA

French Empire Secretary Desk, 19th Century – Mahogany Veneer, Marble Top, Bronze Details This stunning 19th-century French Empire secretary desk...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, antique French single chest of drawers made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, veneered on Oakwood in good condition. The rectangular cupboard is composed with a grey-white marble top, the inside is consisting one shelf, enhanced by its original brass hardware and keys, standing on two wooden feet and two lion feet. The detailed carved cupboard represents the First French Empire time...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk
Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk

Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer sell this stunning large French Empire style walnut desk having a gilt tooled green leather top with a ormolu edge and scrolling mounts flanked by an arrangement ...

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Early 20th Century British Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a mahogany frame with scrolled arms and lions paw feet with a relief carving of cornucop...

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19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Russian Empire Desk
18th Century Russian Empire Desk

18th Century Russian Empire Desk

Located in Allerum, SE

Unusually large 19th century Russian Empire freestanding brass striped mahogany writing table / desk with an black leather insert top above three drawers. Russia, circa 1790 - 1810.

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Late 18th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Incredible Russian Gilt Bronze Gueridon with a Granite Top, 19th Century
Incredible Russian Gilt Bronze Gueridon with a Granite Top, 19th Century

Incredible Russian Gilt Bronze Gueridon with a Granite Top, 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

An Incredible Russian gilt bronze Gueridon with a granite top, 19th century. The circular black painted top within a turned wood border frieze painted with laurel leaves and pink ri...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Granite, Bronze

French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas-Early 19th Century
French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas-Early 19th Century

French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas-Early 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Period French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas with original gilt edged and velvet lined case. Atlas son of Titan, from Greek mythology is holding the clock on ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Steel

19th Century Italian Console Table
19th Century Italian Console Table

19th Century Italian Console Table

Located in Allerum, SE

19th century Italian gilded and painted console table from the Empire period in it's original condition. Ca 1810, Italy.

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late Empire bench in Polished Beech, Denmark
Late Empire bench in Polished Beech, Denmark

Late Empire bench in Polished Beech, Denmark

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant late Empire bench in polished beech, newly upholstered in a light velour blend. The seat rests on gracefully curved legs — a refined example of Danish craftsmanship from the ...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

By Empire Furniture

Located in Madrid, ES

Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gilded 19th Century Italian Empire Lamps in Carved Wood
Pair of Gilded 19th Century Italian Empire Lamps in Carved Wood

Pair of Gilded 19th Century Italian Empire Lamps in Carved Wood

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of Antique 19th-Century Italian Empire Gilded Lamps in Carved Wood, centerpiece, made with early-1800s finials, vases on hexagonal plinth with vegetable pastille carving frames,...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

1880 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 18''
1880 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 18''

1880 Antique Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow - 21'' X 18''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Ca.1880 antique needlepoint tapestry pillow 21'' X 18. " Features needlework. Handmade.

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1880s Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"
An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"

An Empire Style French Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Day Bed or "Lit en Bateau"

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Day or Alcove Bed known in French as "lit en Bateau" The bed is made of fine Cuban Mahogany and is embellished with a ormolu mounts all alo...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Picture Frame Silver rectangular concave corners for oval photo Salimbeni
Picture Frame Silver rectangular concave corners for oval photo Salimbeni

Picture Frame Silver rectangular concave corners for oval photo Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular frame with concave corners for oval photo in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver, with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and engraving in the French Empire style Lou...

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage 1997 Hotwheels Mattel Ferrari F512m Toy - 2Y192
Vintage 1997 Hotwheels Mattel Ferrari F512m Toy - 2Y192

Vintage 1997 Hotwheels Mattel Ferrari F512m Toy - 2Y192

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A collectible piece for car enthusiasts, this vintage Hotwheels model of the Ferrari F512m, produced by Mattel in 1997, is a must-have for fans of iconic sports cars and die-cast mod...

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1990s French Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Empire Figural Swan Chandelier in Bronze
French Empire Figural Swan Chandelier in Bronze

French Empire Figural Swan Chandelier in Bronze

Located in Barcelona, ES

Very Fine Empire Style Neoclassical Six-Arm Bronze Swan Chandelier, France, 1930s Gorgeous six lights bronze chandelier with foliage and figural motifs. Rare French Empire style bronze tole chandelier...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent French Dining Room table End 19th Century
Magnificent French Dining Room table End 19th Century

Magnificent French Dining Room table End 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Magnificent French Dining Room table End 19/20th Century French, carved and golden wood, marble top on two swan columns. Signs of use. Dim.: 80 x 170 x 110 ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa
American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa

American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire three-seat sofa with a carved mahogany frame with scroll arms, upholstered in a vertically striped beige, green, and red fabric, and resting on four large carved oval...

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19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Empire Secretary in Mahogany Veneer, France, Circa 1810
Empire Secretary in Mahogany Veneer, France, Circa 1810

Empire Secretary in Mahogany Veneer, France, Circa 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Secretary in mahogany veneer with two-door bottom part as well as dark marble shelf and fire-gilded fittings. Behind the writing flap with brown leather there are more drawers and co...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Mahogany Bronze Mounted Credenzas Cabinet / Smoke Glass Top
20th Century Mahogany Bronze Mounted Credenzas Cabinet / Smoke Glass Top

20th Century Mahogany Bronze Mounted Credenzas Cabinet / Smoke Glass Top

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This refined mahogany server/credenza showcases exquisite craftsmanship with bronze ormolu mounts and versatile design features. The front displays four drawers with brass pull hardw...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier
Antique French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Antique French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A superb antique French Empire-style gilt and Patinated Bronze Chandelier. This chandelier is designed in the French Empire style, executed in gilt and patinated bronze. The structur...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Russian Pair of Antique Beechwood, Brass Wall Mirrors and Consoles
19th Century Russian Pair of Antique Beechwood, Brass Wall Mirrors and Consoles

19th Century Russian Pair of Antique Beechwood, Brass Wall Mirrors and Consoles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Russian pair of wall mirrors and console tables, nightstands made of hand crafted Karelian Beechwood in good condition. The floor mirrors are supported by two arched legs ...

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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot
20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot

20th Century Empire Style Table Decoration after J.B. Claude Odiot

Located in Berlin, DE

Bronze, engraved and silvered. Three columns shafts with full-plastic, finely engraved swans. Funnel-shaped insert.

Category

20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller
Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller

Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller

By Bergmiller

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Empire Mantel Clock Bergmiller Circa 1810 A radiant expression of French Empire luxury, this exceptional mantel clock by Bergmiller combines the artistry of mercury-gilt bron...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th c, French Empire Table Clock
19th c, French Empire Table Clock

19th c, French Empire Table Clock

Located in Allerum, SE

19th century French, Charles X bronze, brass and sienna marble table clock from the Empire period. Signed Ravrio Bronzier, ca 1820 France.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Empire Sofa, America circa 1880
Empire Sofa, America circa 1880

Empire Sofa, America circa 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

America, 1880 Mahogany and veneer with inlay of two birds on a branch. Rolled arms with carved plumes and inlaid rosettes, straight seat rail, rolled and carved legs. Newly upholster...

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1880s Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

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

Czech Empire-Style Dome Chandelier, Crystal & Brass, Vintage 1950s
Czech Empire-Style Dome Chandelier, Crystal & Brass, Vintage 1950s

Czech Empire-Style Dome Chandelier, Crystal & Brass, Vintage 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

This absolutely adorable Czech crystal beaded Empire-style dome chandelier pendant from circa the 1950s consists of strands of crystal cut balls sizing from small to big. Ballroom st...

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1950s Czech Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, 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

A Fine Pair of Russian Empire Period Malachite And Ormolu Obelisks, Early 1800's
A Fine Pair of Russian Empire Period Malachite And Ormolu Obelisks, Early 1800's

A Fine Pair of Russian Empire Period Malachite And Ormolu Obelisks, Early 1800's

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental and Quite Rare Pair of 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks with Maiden Ormolu Mounts. Each obelisk is complete with four sides which terminate upwards to a triangular point. The bases are fitted with ormolu mounts which include hand-chased and hand-chiseled maidens holding flaming torches in either hand and on the other panel decoration of a vine with a winged bow. On top of the large ormolu mounts are smaller mounts which depict child masks in wings. Underneath and on top of the square base are ormolu mounts which depict acanthus leaves flourishing throughout with hand-chased and hand-chiseled fluted veins. The entire body of the obelisk is veneered with the most incredible and highest quality antique Russian malachite...

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1830s Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte
French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte

French Empire period Inkwell, identical to the one of Elisa Bonaparte

Located in Paris, FR

Empire period gilt bronze and bird's eye maple veneer inkwell. This model is an exact replica of the inkwell that belonged to Elisa Bonaparte, Princess of Lucca and Piombino, sister...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier
19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier

19th Century Italian Empire Style Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning 19th century Italian Empire style gilt metal and crystal chandelier with 6 lights. Beautiful basket shape with gorgeous crystals. Creates an elegant image!

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Empire style Brass Column Lamp with an Eagle
French Empire style Brass Column Lamp with an Eagle

French Empire style Brass Column Lamp with an Eagle

By Empire Art Products Co.

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A highly decorative French empire style lamp likely made in the early 20thC. The polished brass column was likely the stem of a candelabra which was later embellished with an eagle ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

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