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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
French Empire Style Commode Caryatid Bronze Figural Columns & Pink Marble
French Empire Style Commode Caryatid Bronze Figural Columns & Pink Marble

French Empire Style Commode Caryatid Bronze Figural Columns & Pink Marble

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is an adorable petite commode with wonderful grained veneer and blackened flat columns on the sides which have a bronze woman's head on the top and bronze feet on the bottom. It...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Period Giltwood Large Italian Empire Frame
Period Giltwood Large Italian Empire Frame

Period Giltwood Large Italian Empire Frame

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Italian Empire original giltwood frame. Early 19th century. Internal measurements cm 37.5 x 45.5. Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certific...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Pair Antique French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

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

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Slate, Bronze

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

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

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

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

Empire Table Lamps Egyptian revival Bois Dore Bouilotte lamps Napoleonic pair
Empire Table Lamps Egyptian revival Bois Dore Bouilotte lamps Napoleonic pair

Empire Table Lamps Egyptian revival Bois Dore Bouilotte lamps Napoleonic pair

Tall Figural Empire Table Lamps. Depicting a Winged Sphinx made of giltwood on a marble base. Between the wings arise a 4 armed gilt bronze candelabra with above 2 light bulbs. Matching lampshades with gold trim and interior. Style, Vintage, Hollywood Regency, Empire, Napoleonic, Traditional, Classic, Mid Century Modern, Design: Traditional Gold Gilded Napoleonic table...

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20th Century Spanish Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet
Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet

Elegant Damascus Jewelry Box - Rectangular, Inlay Marquetry with Red Velvet

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Discover the beauty of this elegant Damascus jewelry box, featuring intricate marquetry and a luxurious red velvet interior. This rectangular, flat box is ideal for storing jewelry, ...

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20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Furniture

Materials

Metal

Lovely Pair of French Style Black Lacquer Side Tables
Lovely Pair of French Style Black Lacquer Side Tables

Lovely Pair of French Style Black Lacquer Side Tables

Located in London, GB

A Striking Pair of French Style Side Tables with Black Lacquer Finish and Floral Decoration Lovely Detail Dated C20th

Category

20th Century Unknown Empire Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

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

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

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

Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier
Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier

Early 19th Century Russian Crystal Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Chandelier

By Johann Zech

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An early 19th century Russian chandelier having eight candle arms. The design is intended to represent waterfalls. The central stem of the chandelier is in four tiers each hung with ...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 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

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

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu Urn Centerpiece

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical cut crystal and bronze ormolu mounted urn with lady figure handles centerpiece.  

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

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...

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers

19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

Empire chest of drawers hand-made in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy in the early 1900s using walnut. The chest has typical empire lines, with an overhanging top drawer and column...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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

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 French Empire Chandelier
19th Century French Empire Chandelier

19th Century French Empire Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

A striking 19th-century French Empire chandelier, exquisitely crafted with neoclassical elegance. This grand fixture features a gilded bronze frame adorned with finely detailed motif...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Bookcase With Mounted Ormolu, Circa 1890s
Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Bookcase With Mounted Ormolu, Circa 1890s

Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Bookcase With Mounted Ormolu, Circa 1890s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique French Empire bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1890s Carved mahogany, with glass front doors, and mounted gilt bronze or...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet
Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet

Antique French Walnut Marble Top Bedside Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique French walnut marble top bedside cabinet, dating from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of superb quality and it is a very use...

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1880s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 25'' X 22''

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1860s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

A French Empire three quarter length Portrait of a Naval Officer
A French Empire three quarter length Portrait of a Naval Officer

A French Empire three quarter length Portrait of a Naval Officer

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A well executed three quarter length portrait of a French Empire Naval Officer holding a spyglass nautical telescope and dressed in emblematic period clothing with white long pants...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

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

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

Empire Style Bronze, Brass and Cut Crystal chandelier, France ca. 1950
Empire Style Bronze, Brass and Cut Crystal chandelier, France ca. 1950

Empire Style Bronze, Brass and Cut Crystal chandelier, France ca. 1950

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Beautiful Chandelier depicting what appears to be a glass waterfall coming out of a "jeweled" crown manufactured in bronze and cut crystal pearls and lancets. The wires have been re...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

20th Century Wood with Marble Top Italian Empire Style Dresser, 1960s
20th Century Wood with Marble Top Italian Empire Style Dresser, 1960s

20th Century Wood with Marble Top Italian Empire Style Dresser, 1960s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Cantù production furniture carved and veneered in walnut, burl, beech, mahogany and fruitwood in Empire style. Commode with four l...

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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze from the 1820s
Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze from the 1820s

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze from the 1820s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Beautiful decorated with flowers and a dark patinated column in the center of the cand...

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1820s 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 is...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

Antique Flame Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box 19th century
Antique Flame Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box 19th century

Antique Flame Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Rectangular shape mahogany veneered casket made in first half of 19th century presumably in Europe. High quality work of applied arts in Neoclassical (Biedermeier) style. The fork of...

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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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.

Category

1880s Unknown Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Ceramic Vases from the First Empire period 1810
Pair of Ceramic Vases from the First Empire period 1810

Pair of Ceramic Vases from the First Empire period 1810

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of ceramic vases from the First Empire period - 1810, French manufacture Ø 10 cm h 18.5 cm The two vases are in really good conditions, hand painted and sculpted in the detai...

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1810s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Empire Style 4-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier
19th Century French Empire Style 4-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier

19th Century French Empire Style 4-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

19th century gilt bronze chandelier in the French Empire style with circular form with reticulated designs of rose flowers surmounted with neoclassical torches, and four electrified ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

French Empire Style Brass 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...

Category

Late 20th Century Empire Furniture

Materials

Brass

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810
First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An impressive 'Bergère' armchair in solid wood, dating from the First Empire period (early 19th century) and generously upholstered throughout in alternating stripes of deep pink and...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Empire style bronze dore chandelier with crystal
Empire style bronze dore chandelier with crystal

Empire style bronze dore chandelier with crystal

Located in Houston, TX

Fine gilt bronze frame which has fifteen lights Makes this piece exceptional. This chandelier Has five lights in the bowl and ten lights around The perimeter. The wiring is new and...

Category

Late 20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

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

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

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

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1880s French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabras Sconces

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of 19th-Century French Empire gilded bronze three arm light wall sconces, circa 1850-1870. These beautiful sconces have a lovely gilt patina with foliate and floral d...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Bergere
Antique French Empire Bergere

Antique French Empire Bergere

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely period French Directoire bergere, restored and upholstered in silk velvet. Lovely armchair with beautiful turned legs and columnar supports at the arms.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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...

Category

20th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns
French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns

French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A pair of French Empire period Old Paris Porcelain vases, circa 1810, with painted landscapes and figural scenes on each side. The Classical amphora profile features a gold-banded mo...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Furniture

Materials

Gold

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.