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Pair of 19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Marble-Top Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century second Empire mahogany marble-top nightstands are masterwoirks of the
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Side Tables

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century Second Empire Marble-Top End Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century Second Empire marble-top end tables were crafted from exotic imported mahogany
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Antique 1860s French Empire End Tables

19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Located in London, GB
This is an antique French second Empire mahogany bookcase with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa 1880
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Antique 1880s French Second Empire Bookcases

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Mahogany

Antique French Second Empire Period Arm-Bench with Ormolu, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century French Empire Style Armbench makes the perfect seat for the vanity stool or as
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Benches

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Second Empire Gueridon Table with Black Marble Top
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Second Empire table with it's black marble top and beautiful color,  France, circa 1850
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Gueridon

Materials

Marble

Parisian Second Empire Style Darkened Brass Chandeliers Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful pair of Parisian, 1920s 2nd Empire style chandeliers with a darkened brass structure
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Second Empire Era Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Clock
Located in 263-0031, JP
An exquisite French gilt bronze and cloisonné clock, Second Empire Era, 1852-70. The mechanism is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique American Second Empire Foliate Carved Mahogany China Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Second Empire china cabinet offers flame mahogany frame with flanking deeply
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

French 19th Century Small Second Empire Gueridon Table with Black Marble Top
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small Second Empire table with it's black marble top and beautiful color,  France, circa
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Gueridon

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Marble

19th Century Second Empire Marble-Top Console Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Topped with black marble, this 19th century console-sofa is a great size and especially appealing with the gorgeous bronze-mounted flame mahogany wood. Three shelves provide exceptio...
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Console Tables

Materials

Marble

French Armoire Second Empire Mirror Door Cabinet Shelves and Drawer L XIII Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
19th century armoire French Second Empire with columns Mirror door Three shelves and two hanging
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of Second Empire Ormolu or Gilt Bronze Sphinx on Bacchus Mask Plinths
Located in Nashville, TN
9" W x 6" D Second Empire circa 1870, unmarked but most likely France.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Two French Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Jardinières
Located in London, GB
Two French Second Empire gilt bronze and marquetry jardinières French, late 19th Century Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage French Napoleon III Second Empire Style Marquetry Dining Table
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique French Napoleon III Second Empire style carved gilt wood black lacquer
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20th Century Napoleon III Dining Room Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
Located in Paris, FR
, and even mathematics. Under the Second Empire, Necessaires used for sewing, embroidery, drawing, and
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Rosewood

Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Mahogany Leaded Glass 2-Door Bookcase C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Neoclassical Second Empire Mahogany Two Door Leaded Glass Bookcase C1890 Measures - 63.5"H x 53.75"W x 17.5"D
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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Second Empire French Bronze Acanthus Leaf Firedogs, Chenets, Andirons, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Napoleon III, Second Empire style, circa 1890-1910. The bronze chenets are cast in a classical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Bronze and Cast Iron Second Empire Firedogs, Andirons or Chenets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Napoleon III, Second Empire style, circa 1890-1910, 19th century. The chenets are cast in a classical
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of French Giltwood and Cane Lyre Back Chairs, Second Empire Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty pair of lyre back gilt and cane occasional or bedroom chairs, dating from around 1880. These very ornate chairs feature elaborate carved upright backs, with a detailed ...
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

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Cane, Giltwood

Second Empire French Napoleon III Silver Plate Ornate Dessert Forks, S/11
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, terminating in an acanthus bud. The forks are backed with a classic fan shell motif. Second Empire makers
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Superior Second Empire Two Color Marble Egyptian Revival Obelisk Models
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 20 inches this pair of French Empire style Egyptian themed marble obelisk models are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Obelisks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Pair of French Napoleon III or Second Empire Bookcases in Mahogany, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
From the French court of Napoleon III, a very fine pair of Second Empire bookcases or display
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mantel Clock by a.Beurdeley Fils
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beurdeley, one of the main cabinetmakers of the Second Empire, specialising in 18th century furniture
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Second Empire dessert console
Located in New York, NY
Second Empire dessert console, white marble top, drawer in apron with gilt metal mounts, two
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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

19th c. Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful Second Empire chandelier. Made in France, this excellent fixture has been expertly
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th c. Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fantastic eight light Second Empire chandelier. Handcrafted in France during the 1800's, the
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th c. Second Empire Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fabulous six light Second Empire chandelier. Originally crafted in France during the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

French Second Empire Cheval Mirror
Located in Norwalk, CT
Second Empire mahogany and brass cheval mirror
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Antique 19th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Brass

A Second Empire Masters Armchair
Located in Riverdale, NY
The arched rectangular padded back padded arms with carved winged lions and bowed padded seat in a frame lightly carved with urns and decorative devices on sabre legs
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

French Second Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful table lamp for the modern day with a touch of the old world. This 19th century oil lamp base has been custom converted and electrified. With an adjustable three way pull ...
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Second Empire Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Crafted in 19th century France, this table lamp features a beautiful bronze candelabra base, originally used for traditional candles. The lamp has been professionally electrified and...
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

French Second Empire "Egyptian" Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Gilt and green-patinated bronze candlesticks in the Egyptian taste, mounted on red jasper and black marble bases. French, third quarter 19th century. Extremely fine craftsmanship and...
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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Stone

French Second Empire Ebonized Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
French Second Empire ebonized cabinet, three drawers above three doors divided by pilasters
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th c. Second Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
An electrified oil lamp: this beautifully made Second Empire piece is a true work of art, full of
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

19th c. Second Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful 19th century piece. Made in France, this stunning Second Empire table lamp was
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Second Empire bronze and crystal chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Second Empire bronze and crystal chandelier with 8 lights, circa 1865 - 1880. To see
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

19th c. Second Empire Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
A wonderful six light Second Empire chandelier from France. During the 1800's, this fixture was
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Second Empire Drawer Tables
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of tables with drawer. Ebonized wood with gold trim and marble top.
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20th Century Console Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Second Empire Wall Sconces
Located in Fairfax, VA
Masterfully crafted in France during 19th century, this pair of Second Empire wall sconces features
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Second Empire Boulle Cabinet on Stand
Located in Norwalk, CT
French Second Empire Boulle cabinet on a two drawer stand the top section having free standing
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Ebony

19th c. Second Empire Bronze and Marble Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
A fantastic 19th century, Second Empire lamp from France. Originally an oil lamp, this stunning
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Second Empire Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in Kirkland, WA
Pair of Second Empire Bronze Candlestick Lamps These lamps were created from a pair of French
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid Century Second Empire Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Distinctive Curved Wooden Framed Chairs. Sloping exagerated circle arms and faux leather pecan colored seats.
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20th Century American Armchairs

19th c. French Second Empire Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
This fantastic French table lamp originally served as oil lamp in the 19th century. It has been custom converted and electrified, and is now an electric table lamp with a three way A...
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th c. Second Empire Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Crafted in 19th century France, this table lamp features a beautiful bronze candelabra base, originally used for traditional candles. The lamp has been professionally electrified and...
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Second Empire Mahogany Center Table with Ormolu Mounts.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French Second Empire mahogany center table with ormolu mounts. This piece is beautifully made
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Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Handsome French Second Empire 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This is an imposing twelve light chandelier originally gas. It is made of bronze with finely cast gilt bronze ornamentation.
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Second Empire Fauteuil-Gondole, France
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of second empire chairs with exquisitely carved gilded swans on sabre legs.
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French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

A Pair of Second Empire Urns, c. 1860, Mounted as Lamps.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Second Empire Urns, c. 1860, now mounted as lamps with custom
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Second Empire Table Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
professionally electrified as lamps for modern use. Dazzling in gold and silver over bronze, these Empire
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Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Pair of Walnut Second Empire French Bedside Cabinets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of lovely warm patina Second Empire French bedside cabinets with one door, one draw and marble
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Antique 1850s Second Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Gilt Bronze French Second Empire Candlestick Lamps, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Good quality, later electrified. Gilt bronze with good quality casting details.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Second Empire gilt metal mounted peach marble buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rectangular top with molded edge and rounded corners fitted with two frieze drawers with cupboard below enclosed by a pair of paneled doors between projecting stiles on a plinth ...
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Antique 19th Century French Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal

Paris Porcelain Second Empire Coffee Service, C 1875
By Limoges
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Paris porcelain coffee service of striking neo-classic form, the flaring shapes with elaborate angular handles, finely hand painted with swags of oak leaves and gilt acorns, the cups...
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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Second Empire Walnut Louis XV Style Bergere Chair, France, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
trimmed in brass nail heads. This chair was made during the Second Empire period France 1871-1914.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Second Empire Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Marble Top Small Size
Located in Wells, ME
French Second Empire period mahogany chest of drawers with original removable black marble top. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

An Unusual French Empire Ormolu-Mounted Verdico Mantel Clock with Second Hand, Verneuil Jeune circa 1810
By Verneuil Jeune
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
of eight-day duration, with a free pendulum, signed 'Verneuil Jeune, Horloger Machanicien' on the dial. The pendulum mounted on an ormulu pillar with a detailed cast eagle on top.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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A piece of second empire furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,406, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $92,017.
Questions About Second Empire Furniture
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    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.
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    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.