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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
Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers
Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers

Empire Style Demi Lune Marble Topped Two Door Commode with Two Drawers

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this circa 1910 empire style demi lune commode is made of mahogany with a marble top. Commode has two locking drawers flanked by wedge-shaped, locking side cabinets....

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Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif
Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif

Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box Empire Style Floral Motif

Located in Vienna, AT

This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. Its inside is gold plated. Its shape is reminiscent of a book and lid and bottom are covered in a unique floral ornamental desi...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

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

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Big Large Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre

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, Iron, Wire

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

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

Located in Astoria, NY

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

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Mini Turkish Mat Rug
Mini Turkish Mat Rug

Mini Turkish Mat Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mini size Turkish rug from the third quarter of the 20th century Measures: 1'6” x 2'8".

Category

20th Century Turkish Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

French Empire Bronze Mount of an Eagle Subduing a Serpent, Desmalter /  Thomire
French Empire Bronze Mount of an Eagle Subduing a Serpent, Desmalter /  Thomire

French Empire Bronze Mount of an Eagle Subduing a Serpent, Desmalter / Thomire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Empire Bronze Mount of an Eagle Subduing a Serpent, circa 1800–1820 School or Workshop Jacob-Desmalter/Thomire A finely cast French Empire bronze mount depicting Napoleon’s ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

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

Extremely Fine Russian Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Center Table
Extremely Fine Russian Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Center Table

Extremely Fine Russian Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Center Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An extremely fine Russian Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany center table, circa 1820-1830. Very finely mounted with crisp ormolu throughout, with bronze female figures, foliate scrolling, lions head...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Marble Top and Paw Feet
19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Marble Top and Paw Feet

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Marble Top and Paw Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This early 19th century French Empire chest of drawers is veneered in richly figured walnut and exemplifies the disciplined, architectural character of the period. The case presents ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

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

Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.
Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.

Table Box miniature fire-enameled Aleksej Nikolaevic Romanov Salimbeni.

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular table box with inward corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche and a fine round miniature in the centre, diameter cm. 4....

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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...

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19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

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

Italian Empire Style Elegant Writing Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

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

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20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

By Achille Collas

Located in London, by appointment only

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany three seat settee, the back is surmounted by facing scrolls with strigilated flutes be...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Brussel 16th Century Pillow - 26" X 16"
Brussel 16th Century Pillow - 26" X 16"

Brussel 16th Century Pillow - 26" X 16"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

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16th Century Belgian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Empire Style Gilt Metal Ebonized Mantle Clock
Empire Style Gilt Metal Ebonized Mantle Clock

Empire Style Gilt Metal Ebonized Mantle Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Style Gilt Metal Ebonized Wood Mantle Clock, 19th century, with porcelain clock face framed by floral motif with flag and hat, flanked by a man and woman waving on ebon...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Empire Style Ebonized Cocktail Table with Marble Top
Empire Style Ebonized Cocktail Table with Marble Top

Empire Style Ebonized Cocktail Table with Marble Top

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th Century rectangular cocktail table executed in the Empire style. The ebonized wood base is fitted with applied bronze ormolu mounts with shaped supports joined by a lower ...

Category

20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror
French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror

French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French Empire mantle mirror (c. 1800) exhibits restrained surface decoration concentrated to intermittent, low-relief floral motifs that leave ample space for the gilt molding t...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold

19th Century Italian Empire Commode / Chest of  Drawers / Dresser With Marble
19th Century Italian Empire Commode / Chest of  Drawers / Dresser With Marble

19th Century Italian Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser With Marble

Located in Carmine, TX

Empire commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The commode features three inset drawers with beautiful hand-made dovetail joints and wood grain...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal
Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal

Italian Empire-Style Chandelier in Gilt Brass and Bohemian Crystal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant 1950s Empire-style chandelier crafted in gilt brass and richly adorned with hand-cut Bohemian crystal beads. The piece features a classic basket form with a tapered upper sec...

Category

20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A large French Empire wood and gesso mirror, C 1840.
A large French Empire wood and gesso mirror, C 1840.

A large French Empire wood and gesso mirror, C 1840.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The two-tone painted, rectangular frame with ornate gilt highlights throughout. Perfect in an entryway, to elongate a hall way or above a mantel horizontally. The neutral mirror may...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables
Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables

Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables

By Antonio Deangelis

Located in London, GB

Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables Italian & Russian, early 19th century Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm These exceptionally beautiful antique console...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Fine Antique Gilt Framed Three Panel Mantle Mirror
Fine Antique Gilt Framed Three Panel Mantle Mirror

Fine Antique Gilt Framed Three Panel Mantle Mirror

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine and large Gilt wood Mantle Mirror with Empire and Regency styling, designed with three divided rectangular mirror plates in a carved and gilt frame with a straight moulded ...

Category

19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th century Swedish burr birch tripod table
19th century Swedish burr birch tripod table

19th century Swedish burr birch tripod table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish burr birch tripod table circa 1860. Good quality piece of traditional furniture which showcases the nations favourite wood, birch. Square top with rounded corn...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Birch

Large and elegant Table Lamp in Empire style - Early 20th Century
Large and elegant Table Lamp in Empire style - Early 20th Century

Large and elegant Table Lamp in Empire style - Early 20th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Large, beautiful table lamp of gilded and dark patinated bronze, in classic Empire style from the early 20th century. The lamp with a black lacquer shade with gold on the inside give...

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Early 20th Century European Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique Geometrical Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Mirror with Carved Crest
Antique Geometrical Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Mirror with Carved Crest

Antique Geometrical Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Mirror with Carved Crest

Located in Miami, FL

About This is a beautiful antique Spanish flame mahogany and marquetry wall mirror, circa 1840, 19th century. The mahogany frame is beautifully inlaid with a continuous marquetry...

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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"
17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"

17th Century Flemish Pillow - 20" x 10"

Located in Los Angeles, US

Good Condition, Original Design Modified.

Category

17th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Feathers

Fine Napoleonic Antique French Empire Cabinet Bronze Officer Twisting Mustache
Fine Napoleonic Antique French Empire Cabinet Bronze Officer Twisting Mustache

Fine Napoleonic Antique French Empire Cabinet Bronze Officer Twisting Mustache

Located in New York, NY

A debonair French Napoleonic era patinated bronze high ranking officer in full regalia leans against a gnarled tree trunk while twisting his handsome mustache in this delightful and ...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

19th Century French Empire Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
19th Century French Empire Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

19th Century French Empire Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the grandeur of the 19th century with this elegant French Empire-style chandelier. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece features a sturdy bronze framewor...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s
A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s

A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s

By Thorvald Bindesbøll

Located in Odense, DK

A refined pair of Art Nouveau Danish armchairs crafted in solid mahogany in the early 20th century. The design reflects the restrained elegance and fine craftsmanship characteristic ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Mahogany

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s A refined pair of Empire candlesticks in gilt bronze, crafted in France around the 1820s. The design features the elegant, flu...

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1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840
Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840

Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840

Located in Kastrup, DK

Late Empire black ebonized mahogany chest of drawers / tall boy, with raised semi-oval top. Seven drawers flanked by gilt quarter columns. Brass keyholes. Denmark, Copenhagen Appro...

Category

19th Century Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire-Style Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinta a Mano Anni 60
Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinta a Mano Anni 60

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinta a Mano Anni 60

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milano, MI

Hand-painted Meissen porcelain plate, made in the 1960s Ø cm 21 Meissen porcelain is considered one of the earliest and finest examples of European porcelain. Originating in 1710 i...

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1960s German Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

A French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts After Thomire
A French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts After Thomire

A French Empire Mahogany Day Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts After Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A classic French Empire period day bed made out of solid flamed mahogany raised on block feet and straight edge identical head and foot boards decorated with gilt bronze busts of...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Empire partially Gilt  Mahogany Corner Console or Encoignure
Rare French Empire partially Gilt  Mahogany Corner Console or Encoignure

Rare French Empire partially Gilt Mahogany Corner Console or Encoignure

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Fine and Rare French Empire Mahogany Corner Console or 'Encoignure', late 19th cent. with a triangular top of ebonized molded edge, raised on a finely sculpted giltwood winged car...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Vieux Paris Urns, Gilt Porcelain, Rustic Scenes, 1820
Pair of Antique Vieux Paris Urns, Gilt Porcelain, Rustic Scenes, 1820

Pair of Antique Vieux Paris Urns, Gilt Porcelain, Rustic Scenes, 1820

By Old Paris

Located in Savannah, GA

Hard paste porcelain with polychrome and gold leaf - iron bolt. Impasto decoration. Lovely colors. These classical form urns are clearly a pair, but not an identical pair. Each has a...

Category

1820s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mirror With Frame Made In Mahogany, Denmark From 1840s
Antique Mirror With Frame Made In Mahogany, Denmark From 1840s

Antique Mirror With Frame Made In Mahogany, Denmark From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

This antique mirror, crafted from hand-polished mahogany and originating from Denmark around the 1880s, is a stunning example of late 19th-century design and craftsmanship. The fram...

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1840s Danish Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Egg style Faberge Savoia blue Enamel  Small Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge Savoia blue Enamel  Small Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge Savoia blue Enamel Small Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Small egg in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché, Russian Empire style inspired by the eggs of Carl Fabergé, late 19th century, early 20th...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

A Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century
A Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century

A Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of French Empire Style Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century Provenance: ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Antique Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers
Antique Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers

Antique Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of Antique Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandeliers exudes elegance and sophistication, perfect for adding a touch of luxury to any room. The chandeliers fea...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Small Early 19th Century French Gold Gilt Wood Oval Wall Mirror
Small Early 19th Century French Gold Gilt Wood Oval Wall Mirror

Small Early 19th Century French Gold Gilt Wood Oval Wall Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found on a recent buying trip in France, a fantastic small gilt wood oval mirror. This piece is certainly suitable as a stand alone or featured as part of a gallery wall in any fo...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs
A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs

A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and most stately pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu club/armchairs. This wonderful pair are raised by front square tapered legs wi...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

Vintage Woven Crest Tapestry 7.6X6.3

Located in Los Angeles, US

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

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

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

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

Located in Greven, DE

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

Category

1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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.