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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
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19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with bronze appliquès and paw feet. Top features red, bronze and white colored floral motif with a monogram plate of what probably was the original owner's initials. Interior has cream colored toile lining and compartments for sewing implements, many of which are included. Inner top is mirrored with ornamental gilt...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', early 19th century
Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', early 19th century

Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', early 19th century

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in DELFT, NL

Elegant cup and saucer, of the model 'Litron' with elaborate gilt decoration of vine leafs Good condition;  Tiny fleebites to the rims and little loss of gold. Unmarked, but most l...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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 Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830
French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830

French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative and finely executed French Charles X mantel clock in ormolu. The clock is surmounted by a seated Roman general, possibly Horatius, dressed in classical armour and drapery...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Circular Side Table
19th Century French Empire Style Circular Side Table

19th Century French Empire Style Circular Side Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Empire style circular side table, or nightstand, made of beautifully patterned veneer of mahogany on pine with a dark gray St. Anne marble top. Door with small ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th century Swedish carved birch sofa
19th century Swedish carved birch sofa

19th century Swedish carved birch sofa

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century swedish carved birch sofa circa 1880. Elegant Swedish formal sofa which seats a comfortable 3.  Straight back with shaped birch border.  Roll top arms with carved acant...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Late-19th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug
Late-19th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug

Late-19th Century Khotan Samarkand Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century
Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century

Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century. This beautiful pair of French Empire barrel armchairs dates back to the 19th century and combines elegance with exceptional cra...

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1850s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1810-1820
French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1810-1820

French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1810-1820

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, circa 1810–1820 Charming and finely proportioned miniature chest of drawers in mahogany (Swietenia mahogoni), dati...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of French Bedside Chests
Pair of French Bedside Chests

Pair of French Bedside Chests

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Nice pair of French empire style pine bedside chests. 1920

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 8"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 8"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 23" x 8"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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17th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Magnificent Round Onyx and Gilt French Empire Side Table
Magnificent Round Onyx and Gilt French Empire Side Table

Magnificent Round Onyx and Gilt French Empire Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Superbly elegant and fancy French Empire style cast gilt and onyx round pedestal side table having gorgeous coloration, ornate dragon motif feet and scalloped base.

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1940s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Brass

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

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

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Trenton, NJ

nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its ebonized wood frame features exquisite carvings that highlight the skill and craftsmanship...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chest of drawers, Empire around 1800/10, Cherrywood with three drawers
Chest of drawers, Empire around 1800/10, Cherrywood with three drawers

Chest of drawers, Empire around 1800/10, Cherrywood with three drawers

Located in Münster, DE

Empire chest of drawers, circa 1800/10, cherry, plum, and apple wood veneered on oak, three drawers with a central lock in the middle drawer, original hardware and lock. Hand-poli...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

19th century hand carved oval center table
19th century hand carved oval center table

19th century hand carved oval center table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand carved mahogany center table circa 1880. Stunning quality center table from Scandinavia. Oval top which has been veneered in bookmark flame mahogany, fluted edge ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Breccia Pontifica Marble Columns, Italian, Circa 1910
Antique Breccia Pontifica Marble Columns, Italian, Circa 1910

Antique Breccia Pontifica Marble Columns, Italian, Circa 1910

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of architectural columns from Italy, circa 1910. This pair is made of Breccia pontifica marble, a rare multicolored stone from Sicily, Italy. The colorful marble was used extens...

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1910s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble

French 19th-Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Candles Stone Material, Gilt Paint, 1920
French 19th-Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Candles Stone Material, Gilt Paint, 1920

French 19th-Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Candles Stone Material, Gilt Paint, 1920

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This antique figural candlestick holder is crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu) and is attributed to French production of the 19th century. The piece features a finely detailed sculptural...

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19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Stone

Vintage French Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tiered Crystal & Beads Chandelier
Vintage French Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tiered Crystal & Beads Chandelier

Vintage French Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tiered Crystal & Beads Chandelier

Located in Plainview, NY

Vintage French Empire Style Gilt Bronze & Tiered Crystal & Beads Chandelier with Amethyst Accents This vintage French Empire-style chandelier features an elongated, tapered cage sil...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Painted Commode
Early 19th Century French Empire Painted Commode

Early 19th Century French Empire Painted Commode

Located in Bradenton, FL

French Empire Painted Commode. Commode features the rectangular top with turret corners lending a strong yet elegant profile that anchors the piece visually. Below, a long frieze dra...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Italian Iron Safe / Side Table / Nightstand
19th Century Italian Iron Safe / Side Table / Nightstand

19th Century Italian Iron Safe / Side Table / Nightstand

Located in Carmine, TX

Hand-wrought iron safe hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s. The safe is made of thin sheets of iron folded and nailed together over a wooden case. Thicker bands of iron were then u...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Empire Walnut Commode with Ebonized Columns, Early 19th Century
French Empire Walnut Commode with Ebonized Columns, Early 19th Century

French Empire Walnut Commode with Ebonized Columns, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French Empire walnut commode presents the clean architectural lines and restrained ornamentation associated with the early 19th century. Its façade is arranged in the classic Em...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Empire Style Commode
Italian Empire Style Commode

Italian Empire Style Commode

Located in Houston, TX

1900s Italian Empire mahogany chest of drawers with gilt bronze ormolu, keys and black marble top.

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840
French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Rouge Griotte Marble Paperweight, Late Empire Period, 1830–1840 A beautifully proportioned French paperweight from the late Empire period, crafted in richly veined Rouge Grio...

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1830s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Griotte Marble

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

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

Baker Empire Chest of Drawers
Baker Empire Chest of Drawers

Baker Empire Chest of Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1960s Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Palatial Bronze and Steel French Empire Style Torchieres Floor Lamps
Pair Palatial Bronze and Steel French Empire Style Torchieres Floor Lamps

Pair Palatial Bronze and Steel French Empire Style Torchieres Floor Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of palatial vintage torchiere floor lamps in the French empire style, finely crafted from gilt and patinated bronze and steel. Each with a circular shallow dish-form basin fitt...

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Late 20th Century European Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Steel

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

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

1820s Rare and Elegant Empire Walnut Sicilian Console
1820s Rare and Elegant Empire Walnut Sicilian Console

1820s Rare and Elegant Empire Walnut Sicilian Console

Located in Catania, Sicilia

An original conditions Walnut console hand-crafted in Sicily in 1820s. The elegance of saber feet it's typical of the Empire period as the gilded friezes...

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Early 19th Century Sicilian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

French Empire gilt bronze three-arm wall candleholder finely ornate with foliate, acorn motifs and three female faces, circa 1850-1870. This wall candelabra can easily be converted ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer
Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Imperial Crest Antique Shield Coat of Arm Wall Plaque Armorial LA Antique Dealer , Beautiful Early 19th century Heavy Bronze Imperial Armorial Armoirie Coat...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Three-Light Chandeliers in the Empire Taste
Pair of Patinated Bronze Three-Light Chandeliers in the Empire Taste

Pair of Patinated Bronze Three-Light Chandeliers in the Empire Taste

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

A pair of patinated bronze three-light chandeliers in the French Empire taste, of recent manufacture. Each has a triform body issuing three out-swept tubular arms with gadrooned bobe...

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1990s French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire
A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire

A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

AN EMPIRE ORMOLU BUST OF HOMER After the Antique The bearded bust of Homer on a rectangular clock decorate with lyres and gryphon heads on the side

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

Antique French Empire Walnut Armoire, 19th Century

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

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

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1860s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA
Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Empire Charles X Enfilade Boiserie Buffet Lavabo Alcove Fountain Cabinet Sink LA . Very Important and Large Enfilade De Boiserie Buffet Lavabo C.1810 Empire Transition Charles X A great patron of the arts. Light colored woods, yellow or bleached were dominant. This Piece is made of the Bois Clairs in warm blond tone typical of the period 1810-1830. We have another video of the interior to share with you if you wish. Wall Paneling Cabinets and a trumeau Mirror at the center of the Curve, in Front of it a nicely carved Stone Urn with Sphere finial top creating a back splash of a Sink. A very elegant architectural element “La Haute Société ". Focal point of a grand room . These pieces make for a truly special interior to any residence. Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . Two Very Large Wall mount Cabinets with very large Doors and original hardware hinges , keys and locks , interior of each cabinet with 3 dividers that makes 4 compartments, a great space to store your dinner service , your porcelain , wine , your glassware etc . painted a beautiful light green on the interior. A very large Marble Hand Carved Urn, on a pedestal and the Swan Fountain...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass, Metal

20th Century Italian Empire Style Crystal and Black Iron Chandelier
20th Century Italian Empire Style Crystal and Black Iron Chandelier

20th Century Italian Empire Style Crystal and Black Iron Chandelier

Located in Milano, MI

Italian crystal chandelier with Empire style drop-shaped iron structure, eight curved arms ending with eight crystal bobeches. The upper part of the iron structure is originally deco...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Empire Neoclassical Gilt Mirror
Empire Neoclassical Gilt Mirror

Empire Neoclassical Gilt Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Empire Neoclassical gilt mirror. Antique Italian gilt Neoclassical mirror frame with interior leaf and dart holding with large ogee band and o...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Empire Bedside Cabinets, Italy, Early 19th Century
Pair of Empire Bedside Cabinets, Italy, Early 19th Century

Pair of Empire Bedside Cabinets, Italy, Early 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Empire bedside cabinets veneered in walnut and raised on tall square legs with block feet. The sides are decorated with ebonized pilasters featuring gilt leaf ornament. One c...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 19" x 10"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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17th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Feathers

Late 18th Century Empire Walnut Column or Bedside Table
Late 18th Century Empire Walnut Column or Bedside Table

Late 18th Century Empire Walnut Column or Bedside Table

Located in Brescia, IT

The walnut column is a piece from the Empire period, handmade in Italy. The piece is a true piece of furniture, as the frame conceals a door that opens to reveal a compartment entire...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Antique French Silk Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

The history of Aubusson textiles dates back to the 14th century. The town of Aubusson is located in the La Marche area of France, which is located at the base of the Creuse River. It...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique French Empire Brass Wall Sconces, Arrow Horn Motif, 1920s
Antique French Empire Brass Wall Sconces, Arrow Horn Motif, 1920s

Antique French Empire Brass Wall Sconces, Arrow Horn Motif, 1920s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Antique French Empire style brass horn and arrow motif wall sconces. Each with 2 candelabra size lights with black and gold clip on shades. Newly wired, added are 5" round ba...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Empire Crystal, Ormolu and Marble-Mounted Cornucopia Vases
Pair of French Empire Crystal, Ormolu and Marble-Mounted Cornucopia Vases

Pair of French Empire Crystal, Ormolu and Marble-Mounted Cornucopia Vases

Located in New York, NY

A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Empire style cornucopia vases. Each vase features a gracefully fluted cut crystal horn rising from a finely chased ormolu moun...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Ormolu

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

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top End Table By Georg Kofoed
Antique French Empire Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top End Table By Georg Kofoed

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top End Table By Georg Kofoed

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 31 1/4 in W: 20 in D: 20 in The elegance of the French Empire period is beautifully captured in this exceptional antique pedestal end table by Georg Kofoed, one of ...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, 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 Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass
French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass

French Vintage Empire Style Crystal Basket Pendant Chandelier in Brass and Glass

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Empire style crystal basket pendant chandelier, 1970s – timeless elegance in a compact form. An elegant French vintage Empire-style crystal basket chandelier from the 1970s, ...

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1970s French Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

American Empire Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
American Empire Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers

American Empire Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

American empire cherry wood chest of drawers, circa 1830. With a back splash with circular ends, a large top drawer, 3 graduated lower drawers all drawers with shield shaped escutche...

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1830s North American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Cherry

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

Pair of Chic French Empire Style Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Chic French Empire Style Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Chic French Empire Style Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large French Empire style mahogany armchairs reupholstered in Ralph Lauren silk/linen fabric.

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany

French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1920's
French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1920's

French Empire Style Crystal Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1920's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Charming French Empire-style crystal glass and brass chandelier from the 1920s. This lovely piece has an ornate bronze frame hung with prisms of crystal glass. The crystal glass pr...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Dutch Empire Console Table with Integrated Mirror Early 19th Century
Dutch Empire Console Table with Integrated Mirror Early 19th Century

Dutch Empire Console Table with Integrated Mirror Early 19th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Dutch Empire Console Table with Integrated Mirror Early 19th Century A mahogany empire console table with integrated mirror, most probably Dutch. Early to mid 19th century. The des...

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Regency Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Regency Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Regency Bronze Crystal Basket Chandelier

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical / Regency bronze and graduating crystal basket form chandelier with medusa heads and six candelabra sockets around the outer frame and a beau...

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Swedish Country Secretary Desk, Empire Period with Original Faux Paint
Antique Swedish Country Secretary Desk, Empire Period with Original Faux Paint

Antique Swedish Country Secretary Desk, Empire Period with Original Faux Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish antique country secretary desk from the empire period. Made in northern Sweden around 1840 with original untouched faux paint, an 19th century painter’s free interpretation o...

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Pine

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