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An Empire Style Table de Salon, with Tiger s Eye Gemstone Top
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Table de Salon, with Tiger's Eye Gemstone Top. The
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and fine quality 19th century French Empire influenced clock set. Having a pair
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Empire Style Ebonized Cross-Sword Bench with Gilt Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
the rectangular upholstered seat above an ebonized wooden frame raised on splayed swords with gilt handles; newer upholstery
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Vintage 1960s American Empire Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Empire Style Caryatide Tulip Veneer Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Empire style Caryatide tulip veneer commode tulip veneer on solid pinewood
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20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Tulipwood

Empire Style Secretary Made In Mahogany Intarsia From 1820s
Located in Lejre, DK
This impressive Empire style secretary from the year 1820 is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship
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Antique 1820s Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century A refined pair of
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Antique 1820s French Empire Bergere Chairs

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Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Four Light Green Painted Gilt Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Empire style, green paint decorated four-light colza form chandelier, having gilt bronze foliate
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Empire style display case, late 19th century, Southern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Empire style display cabinet from the late-19th century, from Southern Europe. Richly decorated
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

A Pair of Large French Empire Style Candelabra Lamps
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A tall and impressive pair of late French Empire period candelabra which have been converted into
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Empire-style gilt bronze mounted malachite coffee table
Located in London, GB
French Empire-style gilt bronze mounted malachite coffee table French, Early 20th Century Height
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20th Century French Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Style Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Empire style bronze gold plated sconces.
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Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Large Empire Style Mirrors, by Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and impressive pair of Empire style gilt-bronze and burr, Amboyna Mirrors, By Maison
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Empire Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s French bronze Empire-style sconces with eagles heads. Measurements: Height
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Grand French Empire Style Bronze Mahogany Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French mahogany bibliotheque style bookcase cabinet crafted in the Napoleonic French empire
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20th Century French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Tole Empire Style 6 Light Chandelier
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Gorgeous Vintage French Tole Painted 6-light Empire Style Chandelier with bright Gilt details. A
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Empire-Style Aux Caryatides Table After Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in London, GB
A gilt-bronze and malachite Empire-style 'Aux Caryatides' centre table after Desmalter French
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20th Century French Empire Center Tables

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Malachite, Ormolu

French Empire Style Green Glass Inkwell with Gilt Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
Second Empire green glass inkwell circa 1870 .rare color .Encased in gilt metal Empire styled
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Inkwells

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Glass

Pair of French Empire Style Carved Fruitwood Open Armchairs
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of 19th century fruitwood armchairs feature carved acanthus leaves and reeded arms.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage French Empire Style Partners Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Westfield, MA
This remarkable vintage partners desk by Maitland Smith showcases the grandeur of the French Empire
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Wall Lights, Quiver Model
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of Empire style wall lights is made of bronze. It represents a Quiver. This is
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Antique 1880s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Urn Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A twin handled Empire urn in gilded bronze, the two arms decorated with medusa heads, and classical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1920s painted and gilt bronze Empire style 3-light sconces with ring shaped
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Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk French, Early 20th Century Height 113cm, width
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Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Maslow Freen French Empire Style Breakfront Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maslow Freen French Empire style breakfront bookcase China cabinet with brass grill. Item includes
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20th Century American Empire Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Second Empire-Style Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, two-door, burl veneered cabinet surmounted by a single drawer above. The face is framed by ebonized, parcel gilt pillars and features striking, relief carved, gilt wood li...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair Of French Empire Style Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Essex, MA
In the Egyptian revival style. Great quality and heavy with a female symbol of goddess possibly
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th Century Empire Style Bronze Patinated Candleholders
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of fine French Empire style brown patinated bronze candlesticks from the Napoleon III period
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Bronze Empire Style Chandelier is a sophisticated and elegant fixture. Ideal for
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Cocktail Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
). The table is made in the French Napoleonic empire style featuring bronze mounted round legs. The
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20th Century American Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century American Empire Classical Style Giltwood Frame Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century American Empire Classical Style Giltwood Frame Mirror measuring 29" in width and
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
English Empire-Style Oak Cabinet From the Late 19th Century An English Empire-style cabinet made
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Antique Late 19th Century British Empire Cabinets

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Oak

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
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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Dining Room Tables

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Mirror, Wood

French Empire Style Alabaster Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French Empire style Alabaster and Brass Chandelier in gold finish. Imported, circa 2000
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Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Empire style wall lamps, possibly gilded bronze
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of Empire-style wall lamps, probably gilded bronze. Possible French production. Good condition
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Maitland Smith French Empire Style Solid Bronze Table Lamp
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Maitland Smith French Empire style table lamp is a superb example of timeless neoclassical
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1990s Thai Empire Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Commode Chest of Drawers Gorgeous French Empire style
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Set of Four Empire Style Wall lights Laudarte Grifone
By Giovanni Mariacher
Located in London, GB
Magnificent set of four empire style wall Sconces 24 crt gilt finish Malachite inset Designed by
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20th Century Italian Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Other

French Empire Neoclassical Style Tole Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite French Empire tole lamp featuring a columnar form with gilt decoration over a black
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20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Tin

Vintage French Empire Style Painted Console Table Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage French Empire style painted gilded and ormolu mounted console table
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Vintage 1950s French Empire Console Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Elegant Empire Style Gilt Patinated Bronze Figural Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ornate and elegant Empire style table lamp having patinated bronze figural goddess form with
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mastercraft Brass Empire Style Vitrine
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Hanover, MA
Mastercraft model 260 'China Cabinet' or vitrine, display cabinet, curio in the empire style with
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Chest with Brown Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany chest with 4 drawers and bronze handles and escutcheons
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

An Antique French Empire Style Gilt Brass And Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large Empire style lantern in patinated bronze with gilt brass accents. Four curved glass panels
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Antique 1890s French Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins
Located in Rio Vista, CA
French empire taste with a curved crestrail and intricately carved splat centered by entwined dolphins
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20th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Empire Style Mahogany and Bronze Griffins Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed 2 drawer table desk with stretcher
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Arrow Motif Sconces in French Empire Style
Located in New York, NY
Our French Empire style sconces have three arrow-form candle arms ending with candleholders with
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Antique Late 19th Century Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of French Empire Style Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Each with arrow form with central gladiator roundel. Two candle arms.
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Round Bronze Gueridon Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style round bronze three-legged gueridon tables with eagle heads and inlaid
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20th Century French Empire Gueridon

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Marble, Bronze

Large Bronze and Green Sheet Metal Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Large Empire style chandelier made of green sheet metal and gilded bronze decorated with ornaments
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Sheet Metal

19C French Empire Style Complete Bedroom Set - Outstanding
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING 19C French Empire Style Style Complete Bedroom Suite/Set
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bedroom Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Style Sugar Bowl in 800 Silver, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Empire style sugar bowl in 800 silver, Italy, 1950s It belonged to my maternal great-grandparents
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Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts
By Theodore Alexander
Located in London, GB
Empire Style Mahogany Bibliothèque (Display Cabinet) with Brass Mounts, a captivating piece that
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of 19th c. French Empire Style Electrified Candelabra
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of nineteenth century French Empire style candelabra. Each gilt-trimmed bronze candelabrum
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A French Empire style marble-top mahogany bedside cabinet (nightstand - end table) with elegant
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass

20th Century Empire Style Writing Table or Bureau Plat
Located in Berlin, DE
Writing table or bureau plat in Empire style after Jacob Desmalter. Solid, ebonized beech
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20th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of empire style furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. There are 3331 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of empire style furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 39 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of empire style furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each object in our assortment of empire style furniture bearing Empire, Neoclassical or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Maison Jansen and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of empire style furniture that is worth considering.

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Prices for a piece of empire style furniture start at $10 and top out at $514,832 with the average selling for $3,436.
Questions About Empire Style Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Developed in Paris at the end of the 18th century, Empire furniture was the official style of the Napoleonic Empire. The furniture is characterized by its heavy visual weight and Greek and Roman motifs. Shop a collection of Empire furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify French Empire furniture, look for characteristics of the period. Pieces typically have substantial, weighty silhouettes and ornate details. You will often find Greek and Roman motifs included in their designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Empire furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between the Biedermeier and Empire styles lies largely in the characteristics most commonly associated with them. Although these two furniture styles both emerged around 1815 and persisted into the 1840s, pieces associated with them have differing features. Developed in France, the Empire style emphasized ornamentation and grandeur, with furniture makers often drawing inspiration from ancient Roman forms. Dark woods were the most commonly used materials of the style. In Germany and other parts of Central Europe, artisans working in the Biedermeier style favored simplicity. They also tended to source woods locally and chose light finishes for their pieces. Explore a selection of Biedermeier and Empire furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victorian furniture often features dark woods with ornate carvings, heavy luxurious fabrics and often features natural images. Painted and gilded accents add to the luxe feel. From 1830 to 1890, during the reign of Queen Victoria, this very ornate style was popular with a great mix of other styles. Shop a collection of Victorian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    Sheraton is a neoclassical style of furniture, popular in late 18th-century England, that typically mixes several types of wood in one piece. Its name was coined by 19th-century collectors and dealers to credit Thomas Sheraton, considered one of the 18th century’s big three furniture designers, alongside Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese-style furniture is furniture done in the style of traditional Japanese pieces. It often includes materials like bamboo, wood, rice straw and paper. You may also see furniture produced by Japanese designers and artisans described with the term. Find a range of Japanese-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Chippendale style furniture are pieces in the style of British cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale (1718–79), whose wares were usually separated into three categories: Gothic, Rococo and Chinese.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The classic furniture style draws inspiration from design styles of the past, such as neoclassical and Baroque. Also called traditional style, the classic style often features ornate details, such as button-tufted upholstery, nailhead trim and carved or turned legs. Dark woods like walnut, oak and rosewood are commonly used to produce classic furniture. Explore a wide variety of traditional furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Jacobean style furniture is a term that defines all English style furniture from the time of King James to that of King James II. Furniture in this style tends to have a certain 3D fullness and often features deeply carved wood. Embellishments include marine motifs as well as mother-of pearl.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Tufted furniture is in style. It's considered a timeless look, meaning it never really goes out of style. Tufted sofas and bed frames are still extremely popular.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Rococo style furniture is characterized by the flowing lines, gilded detailing and unparalleled femininity of the Rococo movement that originated in France during the 1730s. This movement is synonymous with King Louis XV’s reign, which explains its opulence and level of detail. However, unlike Baroque style furniture, which lasted throughout the whole 18th century, Rococo had a lightness and whimsy to it.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tuscan-style furniture is a term for case goods, seats, tables and other types of furnishings inspired by the architecture and design of Tuscany, Italy. Pieces often feature natural materials and have rustic distressed finishes. Shop a range of Tuscan-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Traditional furniture style is a term commonly used by interior designers to describe furniture with a classic look. Many traditional pieces have ornate details like turned legs and crown molding and are often made from dark woods like oak, walnut and rosewood. Designers working in the traditional style often draw inspiration from antique furniture produced during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture and other traditional furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gothic-style furniture is the term for furnishings produced during the Gothic period, which lasted from the mid 12th through the late 16th centuries. Like the architecture of the time, Gothic furniture typically features ornate details, such as highly detailed wood carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Gothic-style furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Baroque style furniture is dramatic, extravagant and detailed and was heavily influenced by the Catholic Church in Italy, where the movement was born in the late 17th century. Baroque was specifically for the wealthy and noble classes and made use of rich and lavish materials including gilded bronze, velvet and silk. Because Baroque style was very heavy and dramatic, typical Baroque color schemes were mostly jewel tones, red and gold.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Biedermeier-style furniture is a type of furniture that emerged from Germany during the 19th century. The pieces were the antithesis of the opulent French designs of the time, displaying clean, simple lines and forms that emphasized functionality. Furniture in this style became popular again in the 1970s. Shop a selection of Biedermeier-style furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.