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Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
"Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

1970s RAR Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass and Green Upholstery Rocker Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
further became a symbol of Mid-century modern furniture. This piece features an original, fiberglass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Twentieth Century coffee table by Mastercraft designed by Bernhard Rohde.
By Mastercraft
Located in Winnetka, IL
for Mastercraft Furniture. Rohde's etched symbols look part Asian part Greek.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s Franco Angeli Signed Work on Paper
Located in Roma, IT
1964, Angeli used stereotypical ideological symbols, taken from urban furniture In 1964, for his solo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique French Empire Period Corinthian Column Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Floor lamp Mod. Sapling by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Milano, IT
furniture, but a symbol of Italian design excellence, capable of enriching any modern setting or elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Antique Empire Revival French Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires
Category

Antique 1880s Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires. The furniture
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Set of 8 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Antique Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires. The furniture
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed
Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Empire Egyptian Campaign Bronze Sphinxes, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
soon become the centrepiece of your furniture collection, there is no mistaking the sophisticated
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Empire Revival Mahogany and Brass Set Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
which is also called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Empire Style Eight Mahogany Ormolu Chairs, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc
Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Antique French Empire Mahogany Pedestal Bust Stand Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires
Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair French Empire Mahogany Bedside Cabinets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century French Kingwood Marble-Top Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
called "Directoire", after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient
Category

Antique 1860s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Bronze Marble Candelabra, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed
Category

Antique 1870s British Candelabras

19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and
Category

Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Empire Music Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
", after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets

19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the
Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the
Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair
Located in London, GB
symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires. The furniture was
Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Inlaid Louis Revival Display Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
which is also called "Directoire", after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and
Category

Antique 1880s French Cabinets

Antique French Mahogany Display Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols
Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about
Category

Antique 1870s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Antique French Mahogany Louis Revival Display Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
"Directoire," after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the
Category

Antique 1880s French Cabinets

Antique French Empire Mahogany Chiffonier Cabinet, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed
Category

Antique 1840s French Cabinets

19th Century French Mahogany Louis Revival Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Louis Revival Ormolu Bronze Candelabra 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires
Category

Antique 1890s Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase c.1820
Located in London, GB
. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Solid Cherry Wood "Anniversary Edition" Tallboy Dresser by Leopold Stickley
Located in San Diego, CA
Stickley Furniture, circa 1950s. This stunning piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 36"W x
Category

Mid-20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Cherry

19th Century English partner desk made of burl walnut
Located in Eindhoven, NL
of productivity. It stands as a symbol of a time when furniture was inspired by both aesthetics and
Category

Antique 1860s British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Dovetail 2 x 1 Vinyl Storage Cabinet - IN STOCK
By Blake Tovin, Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
with Symbol’s exposed English dovetail joinery, vegetable tanned leather handles with solid brass
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Dovetail 3 x 2 Vinyl Storage Cabinet Glacier White Finish - IN STOCK
By Blake Tovin, Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
with symbol’s exposed English dovetail joinery, vegetable tanned leather handles with solid brass
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires
Category

Antique 1840s English Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
called "Directoire", after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed
Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Dovetail Vinyl Storage Cabinet, in Stock
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin, Andrew Forseth
Located in Nyack, NY
constructed with symbol’s exposed English dovetail joinery, vegetable tanned leather handles with solid brass
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mogens Koch Seat Module in Oregon Pine by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen, 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
by maker. Mogens Koch's bookcase system was designed in 1944 and became a symbol of Nordic
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Tabletop HiFi Speaker Natural Walnut Cabinet with Glacier White Speaker Front
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
mixed with natural solid wood. Designed by Symbol Audio along with industry leading sound engineers, the
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Walnut

Tabletop Hifi Speaker Glacier White Cabinet with Natural Oak Speaker Front
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
mixed with natural solid wood. Designed by Symbol Audio along with industry leading sound engineers, the
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Walnut

Tabletop HiFi Speaker, Natural Walnut Cabinet with Slate Grey Speaker Front
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
mixed with natural solid wood. Designed by Symbol Audio along with industry leading sound engineers, the
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Walnut

Tabletop HiFi Speaker Natural Walnut Cabinet with Natural Walnut Speaker Front
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
mixed with natural solid wood. Designed by Symbol Audio along with industry leading sound engineers, the
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Walnut

Tabletop HiFi Speaker Glacier White Cabinet with Natural Walnut Speaker Front
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
mixed with natural solid wood. Designed by Symbol Audio along with industry leading sound engineers, the
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Walnut

Tabletop HiFi Speaker Glacier White Cabinet with Slate Grey Speaker Front
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
mixed with natural solid wood. Designed by Symbol Audio along with industry leading sound engineers, the
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Walnut

Tabletop HiFi Speaker, Natural Walnut Cabinet with Natural Oak Speaker Front
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
mixed with natural solid wood. Designed by Symbol Audio along with industry leading sound engineers, the
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Walnut

Tabletop HiFi Speaker Glacier White Cabinet with Glacier White Speaker Front
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
mixed with natural solid wood. Designed by Symbol Audio along with industry leading sound engineers, the
Category

2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer, Walnut

Antique Empire Style Walnut Breakfront Sideboard, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
which is also called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and
Category

Antique 1880s French Sideboards

Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Mahogany, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Odense, DK
symbol of Nordic furniture design that can be seen all over the world - and in Denmark everywhere from
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet c.1840
Located in London, GB
"Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases

Antique French Empire 4 Door Mahogany Bookcase, 19th Century
By Mercier Freres
Located in London, GB
firm of Mercier Freres was a furniture and tapestry making firm in the 19th Century in France. It was
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Second Empire Study Suite-Bookcase Desk Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Side Cabinet Marble Top 19th C
Located in London, GB
called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French 2nd Empire 4-Door Mahogany Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

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Symbol Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of symbol furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of symbol furniture — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 115 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of symbol furniture now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of symbol furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of symbol furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of symbol furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jere, Charles Kalpakian and Christopher Lawrence produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Symbol Furniture?

Prices for a piece of symbol furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $84 and can go as high as $59,765, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.