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Empire Dining Room Tables

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
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 Dining Room Tables

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Marble

Empire Stellar Dining Table
Empire Stellar Dining Table

Empire Stellar Dining Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Empire style round dining table with beech and quartered walnut veneer and a stellar parquetry inlaid top with a molded edge on a tapered octagonal column base and quatrefoil concave...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Antique French Empire Mahogany Draw Leaf Dining Table with Bronze Mounts
Antique French Empire Mahogany Draw Leaf Dining Table with Bronze Mounts

Antique French Empire Mahogany Draw Leaf Dining Table with Bronze Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Empire Mahogany Draw Leaf Dining Table with Bronze Mounts exudes elegance, and is extraordinarily versatile with two leaves that are always there when you need them, t...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

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

Magnificent French Dining Room table End 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

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

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Dining Room Tables

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Marble

Large Empire Period Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Large Empire Period Mahogany Extending Dining Table

Large Empire Period Mahogany Extending Dining Table

Located in London, GB

Large Empire period mahogany extending dining table French, c. 1810 Fully open: Height 77cm, width 446cm, depth 178cm Shorter: Height 77cm, width 326cm, depth 178cm A striking repr...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Round dining table inlaid top and wooden tripod  base handcrafted by Cupioli
Round dining table inlaid top and wooden tripod  base handcrafted by Cupioli

Round dining table inlaid top and wooden tripod base handcrafted by Cupioli

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

Round dining table inlaid top and wooden tripod base handcrafted by Cupioli "Verbena " round dining or center table. This table with scagliola art inlay takes inspiration from the c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Dining Room Tables

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Scagliola, Wood

Tobey Furniture Monumental Antique French Empire Mahogany and Brass Dining Table
Tobey Furniture Monumental Antique French Empire Mahogany and Brass Dining Table

Tobey Furniture Monumental Antique French Empire Mahogany and Brass Dining Table

By Tobey

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding palatial antique French Empire style monumental extension dining table By Tobey Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 66"W x 5...

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Early 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Italian Empire Carved Mahogany Pedestal Breakfast Table
Baker Furniture Italian Empire Carved Mahogany Pedestal Breakfast Table

Baker Furniture Italian Empire Carved Mahogany Pedestal Breakfast Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Italian Empire or Neoclassical style round pedestal dining breakfast table, game table, or center table. By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection. Italy, circa ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

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

French Empire Style Extension Dining Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Empire Dining or Center Table in Rosewood Veneer 19th Century
Empire Dining or Center Table in Rosewood Veneer 19th Century

Empire Dining or Center Table in Rosewood Veneer 19th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Empire Dining or Center Table in Rosewood Veneer, 19th Century. This is a very elegant and large 19th century Empire style dining / center table with a top in expressive rosewood ve...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Dining Room Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

Antique French Empire Style Walnut Dining Table with Leaf
Antique French Empire Style Walnut Dining Table with Leaf

Antique French Empire Style Walnut Dining Table with Leaf

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Empire Style Walnut Dining Table with Leaf will bring understated elegance to your dining experience! Hand-crafted from sumptuous walnut, it features six tapered legs...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

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Brass

An Ebonized Dining Table, Attributed to Maison Jansen
An Ebonized Dining Table, Attributed to Maison Jansen

An Ebonized Dining Table, Attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

This elegant ebonized mahogany dining table, attributed to Maison Jansen, features intricate rosettes and classic and contemporary elements, making it a versatile addition to various...

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1940s French Vintage Empire Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Round Table with Empire Bases 60-115 inch
Round Table with Empire Bases 60-115 inch

Round Table with Empire Bases 60-115 inch

Located in Annville, PA

The Round Table with Empire Bases 60-115 inch is a high quality 60 inch round table when closed. The field of the table top being produced from the...

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2010s Empire Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Mahogany and Bronze Veneer Middle Table, "Return from Egypt" Style
Mahogany and Bronze Veneer Middle Table, "Return from Egypt" Style

Mahogany and Bronze Veneer Middle Table, "Return from Egypt" Style

Located in Paris, FR

Important middle table in the style "Return from Egypt" in mahogany, mahogany veneer and bronze with double patina, from the 19th century. This large table is supported by four uprights claws and lion heads in patinated bronze, connected by a carved and curved strut. The table is adorned with gilt bronze appliques with swans and horns of plenty motifs and opens with six drawers. Two integrated trays extend each side of the table by 50 cm if needed. A glass window covers...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

Antique Empire Style Black lacquer Mirror Table with original mirror
Antique Empire Style Black lacquer Mirror Table with original mirror

Antique Empire Style Black lacquer Mirror Table with original mirror

Located in Wichita, KS

This beautiful Antique Empire style table is one of a kind and a stunner. Antique mirror and Black lacquer wood trim. it would make a gorgeous entry table or dining table and so much more. the patina of the mirror is original and truly amazing. To view all of our listings at Tiffany Farha Design, scroll down and click on VIEW ALL FROM SELLER. Also follow us to be notified when new items are posted. We also have a brick and mortar...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Empire Dining Room Tables

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Mirror, Wood

Mahogany table, Western Europe, circa 1880.
Mahogany table, Western Europe, circa 1880.

Mahogany table, Western Europe, circa 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Mahogany table, Western Europe, circa 1880. Based on a three-legged base with brass rollers. Currently under renovation. dimensions height 77 cm diameter 119 cm

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1880s French Antique Empire Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Empire Table, Germany 1810-20
Empire Table, Germany 1810-20

Empire Table, Germany 1810-20

$6,320Sale Price|20% Off

Empire Table, Germany 1810-20

Located in Belmont, MA

This unique and very elegant Empire table dates back to around 1810-20. It comes from Germany. It was probably made in the northern part of Germany or possibly in Berlin. The table s...

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1810s German Antique Empire Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Empire Table with Flaps and Marquetry in Birch Wood from 1840s
Antique Empire Table with Flaps and Marquetry in Birch Wood from 1840s

Antique Empire Table with Flaps and Marquetry in Birch Wood from 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

The Empire dining table, an antique piece featuring intricate intarsia work, crafted from birch wood and originating from Denmark in 1840, is a remarkable testament to the craftsmans...

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1840s Danish Antique Empire Dining Room Tables

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Birch

French Turn of the Century Empire St. Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Dining Table
French Turn of the Century Empire St. Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Dining Table

French Turn of the Century Empire St. Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Dining Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and very elegant French turn of the century Empire st. flamed Mahogany and ormolu dining table. The table is raised by six elegant and impressive lightly tapered circular ...

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20th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

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Ormolu

19th Century Extendable Table, Made in France, Fully Restored Mahogany, Empire
19th Century Extendable Table, Made in France, Fully Restored Mahogany, Empire

19th Century Extendable Table, Made in France, Fully Restored Mahogany, Empire

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Unique Empire folding table. The table's legs feature bronze lion paws, with spherical glass wheels on which the table moves. The table is designed for ...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

Black Dining Table Eco-shagreen top and brass legs  handcrafted  by Cupioli
Black Dining Table Eco-shagreen top and brass legs  handcrafted  by Cupioli

Black Dining Table Eco-shagreen top and brass legs handcrafted by Cupioli

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

Black Dining Table Eco-shagreen top and brass legs Handcrafted by Cupioli. Dining Table black scagliola shagreen top casted brass legs handmade in Italy This is a sophisticated dini...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining ~ Conference Table
Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining ~ Conference Table

Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining ~ Conference Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Empire Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining ~ Conference Table will make an impressive statement in any room of the home or office! Crafted from exotic imported mahogany, ...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Maitland Smith French Empire Green Greek Key Sunburst Round Dining Center Table
Maitland Smith French Empire Green Greek Key Sunburst Round Dining Center Table

Maitland Smith French Empire Green Greek Key Sunburst Round Dining Center Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maitland Smith attributed French Empire Style Green Lacquer Greek Key Sunburst Round Dining/Center Table. Item features thick round glass, green paint lacquered top with sunburst center and Greek Key border, dark brown and gold pedestal...

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Late 20th Century Empire Dining Room Tables

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

A large, oval conference table.
A large, oval conference table.

A large, oval conference table.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Large conference table. Dimensions: height 75 cm / length 299 cm / depth 180 cm

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Table, Western Europe, circa 1920.
Table, Western Europe, circa 1920.

Table, Western Europe, circa 1920.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Mahogany table, Western Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition. Wood: mahogany dimensions : table height 78 cm width 132 cm depth 94 cm when unfolded 145 cm

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Empire dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire dining room tables 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 dining room tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire dining room tables 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 dining room tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Cupioli made in Italy, Henredon, and Modenese Gastone. 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 dining room tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,450 and tops out at $40,359 while the average work can sell for $6,320.