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Empire Decorative Objects

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
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock French, c. 1810 Height 48cm, width 31cm, depth 20cm A superb example of early 19th-century French decorative arts, thi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

$16,362
Antique French Empire Crystal Regulator Clock
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful brass clock with gold dore finish. Beveled glass panels with a porcelain dial and time and strike. French works. Running condition. Corner crack in one glass panel.
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20th Century European Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Crystal Regulator Clock
Antique French Empire Crystal Regulator Clock

Antique French Empire Crystal Regulator Clock

$2,400
Louis Marie Moris French bronze Napoleon on horseback . (1818-1883)
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large French bronze of Napoleon on horseback . Crossing the Alps on Marengo. Fine detail on a marble base . Large and impressive scale
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Louis Marie Moris French bronze Napoleon on horseback . (1818-1883)
Louis Marie Moris French bronze Napoleon on horseback . (1818-1883)

Louis Marie Moris French bronze Napoleon on horseback . (1818-1883)

$14,500
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century Empire style crystal box with classical gilt bronze mounts.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts
Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

Empire Style Crystal Box with Classical Gilt Ormulo Mounts

$2,459
Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
A late 20th century Empire style beaded crystal basket chandelier with a classical circular brass structure and three E27 lights inside.Light bulbs can be replaced unscrewing the bro...
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Late 20th Century Czech Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century
Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century

Empire Style Beaded Crystal Basket Chandelier, Late 20th Century

$1,794
18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French pair of candle holders made of hand crafted matted and polished burnt gilded bronze, in good condition. Each of the detailed sticks is composed with a face mascarons, a crowned man and woman, carrying a mug with flowers, loose cuffs supported by a round plinth, standing on square base. The Parisian décor...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders
18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders

18th - 19th Century French Pair of Antique Empire Gilded Bronze Candle Holders

$7,900 / set
A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A well cast patinated bronzed metal statue of Napoleon Bonaparte in full military garb on his horse Marengo. The statue is ona faux speckled green marble metal base. The statue...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback
A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback

A small well cast late 19 Century Bronzed Metal Statue of Napoleon on horseback

$850
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. A fluted column beautifully decorated with ivy, rises on a tripod with claw-shape...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th Century Empire Style Bronze Patinated Candleholders
Mid 19th Century Empire Style Bronze Patinated Candleholders

Mid 19th Century Empire Style Bronze Patinated Candleholders

$957
19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of Egyptian women figure candle holders made of hand crafted marble and patinated bronze, in good condition. The candle sticks are resting on an urn-shaped base. The particularized Parisian décor...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks
19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Egyptian Candle Holders - Marble Sticks

$5,400 / set
Mantel Clock with small Satyrs, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mantel clock on an oval marble base, adorned with fire-gilded bronze appliqués. The clock is supported by fully sculpted satyr figures carrying an overflowing gilded fruit basket. Em...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock with small Satyrs, 1st Half 19th Century
Mantel Clock with small Satyrs, 1st Half 19th Century

Mantel Clock with small Satyrs, 1st Half 19th Century

$5,025
Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century 50cm x 26cm x 15cm good condition
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century
Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century

Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century

$1,558
Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century A charming Empire-period paperweight featuring a finely cast gilt bronze sphinx resting on a rectan...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century
Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

Empire Gilt Bronze Sphinx Paperweight on Marble Base, France, Early 19th Century

$1,136
Early 19th Century empire toleware decorative urn
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century empire toleware decorative urn circa 1830. Rare decorative urn that would have been used for incense or pot pourri. Original black paint with very strong grecian ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century empire toleware decorative urn
Early 19th Century empire toleware decorative urn

Early 19th Century empire toleware decorative urn

$3,818
19th Century Empire Amphora Vases in Gilded Porcelain with Handles of Swans
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this fantastic pair of porcelain amphora vases, Empire period, first half of the 19th century. The two vases are characterized by a rich decoration. The attention is certa...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Empire Amphora Vases in Gilded Porcelain with Handles of Swans
19th Century Empire Amphora Vases in Gilded Porcelain with Handles of Swans

19th Century Empire Amphora Vases in Gilded Porcelain with Handles of Swans

$2,644 / set
Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Empire-period inkwell featuring a rectangular base in griotte red marble, embellished with gilded bronzes. The main decoration, of great finesse, represents a winged figure i...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century
Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century

Gilt Bronze and Griotte Red marble inkwell, Empire Period, early 19th century

$10,767
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figural mantel clock signed “Al. dre Destape Palais Royal” The bronze figural mantel clock depicting one of the mythical heroes - Orpheus originates from the Empire period. The cloc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

$4,510
Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs late 1800s, early 1900s. Measurem...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$2,651
Pair Russian Empire Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks
Located in New York, US
Our pair of ormolu bronze candlesticks feature acanthus leaf nozzles emanating from Roman style military helmets with plumage, with reeded acanthus stems...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Russian Empire Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks
Pair Russian Empire Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks

Pair Russian Empire Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks

$9,000 / set
Napoleon III Crystal Vase, Empire, France 19th Century with Video
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III Crystal Vase - Empire - France 19th century with gilt bronze and diamond padding on the bases. Classic proportions and design. H-35cm. Width: 20cm, Height: 35cm, Depth: ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Napoleon III Crystal Vase, Empire, France 19th Century with Video
Napoleon III Crystal Vase, Empire, France 19th Century with Video

Napoleon III Crystal Vase, Empire, France 19th Century with Video

$3,589
Large Estate Baccarat Empire Harcourt Bronze and Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Impressive signed Baccarat Empire style bronze and crystal vase. Beautifully complements the Classic 1841 Harcourt and Empire patterns, similar to the ...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Estate Baccarat Empire Harcourt Bronze and Crystal Vase
Large Estate Baccarat Empire Harcourt Bronze and Crystal Vase

Large Estate Baccarat Empire Harcourt Bronze and Crystal Vase

$3,750
French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 19th century French Empire period marble and ormolu clock. French Carrara marble Portico clock with extensive ormolu fretwork mounted on two finely decorated marble columns ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century
French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century

French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century

$10,795 Sale Price
20% Off
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of French antique etched and faceted cut crystal lidded boxes with ormolu mounts, c. early 20th century. Gorgeous gilt bronze mounted boxes with intricately etched crystal of f...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

$880 / set
Large Gilt Brass and Green Fabric Photo Frame, Napoleon III Period, Empire Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large gilt brass and green fabric photo frame, Napoleon III period, Empire style, 19th century. 19th century gilt brass and green fabric photo frame, large size for 3 photos, Empire...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Gilt Brass and Green Fabric Photo Frame, Napoleon III Period, Empire Style
Large Gilt Brass and Green Fabric Photo Frame, Napoleon III Period, Empire Style

Large Gilt Brass and Green Fabric Photo Frame, Napoleon III Period, Empire Style

$3,835
Tiffany Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Empire or Neoclassical marble rocker ink blotter with brass laurel wreath handle In the manner of Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 5.13"W x 3"...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tiffany Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle
Tiffany Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle

Tiffany Co. Style Antique Empire Marble Rocker Blotter With Brass Handle

$295
Viennese Empire Portal Clock With Caryatids And Gilded Fittings, Around 1810
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Complete Vienna clock on six stocky ball feet made of alabaster, architecturally structured wooden case with fruitwood veneers in the shape of a portal, steps in front flanked by two...
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1810s Austrian Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Viennese Empire Portal Clock With Caryatids And Gilded Fittings, Around 1810
Viennese Empire Portal Clock With Caryatids And Gilded Fittings, Around 1810

Viennese Empire Portal Clock With Caryatids And Gilded Fittings, Around 1810

$5,503
Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris
Located in Montreal, QC
This mantle clock is by a well-respected Paris maker in a fashionable style. The oval base supports a vase shaped clock case in turn supported by winged dolphin heads and flanked by ...
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1810s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris
Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

$4,200
Picture frame Red Empire style ornaments Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent ruby red enamel on guilloche, with late 19th century Russian Empire style ornaments. Blue alcantara p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture frame Red Empire style ornaments Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Picture frame Red Empire style ornaments Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Picture frame Red Empire style ornaments Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$1,706
Empire-Style Crystal and Brass Bonbonnière , or Sweet Box
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very decorative Empire-style crystal sweet box, or Bonbonnière, intricately clad in a gilt-brass frame, with elaborately worked gilt metal mounts of the ar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Empire-Style Crystal and Brass Bonbonnière , or Sweet Box
Empire-Style Crystal and Brass Bonbonnière , or Sweet Box

Empire-Style Crystal and Brass Bonbonnière , or Sweet Box

$1,000
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative arts contributed toward a profound revival of beauties of the ancient empires. The mantel clock is crafted entirely in gilt bronze, and features a stepped base on four block feet. The base depicts a Classical relief panel to the front, showing female dancing figures and putti, as well as musical instruments. Surmounting the base is an arch featuring a central mask fountain and basin...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$30,057
Rare Pair French Retour D egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles , Exceptional fine pair of Large French Retour D'egypt period terra...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Pair French Retour D egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Rare Pair French Retour D egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Rare Pair French Retour D egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

$140,000 / set
French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century A charming cast iron paperweight in the shape of a reclining sphinx, dating fr...
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century
French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century

$1,256
French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant period Empire ormolu-mounted white marble portico clock, circa 1830, is from France. The floral-and-foliate ormolu-mounted frieze sits above four Doric columns with gilt...
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1830s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

$2,400
Set of 4 French 19th Century White Opaline Candy Dishes Leaf Shaped
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming set of four French 19th Century white opaline candy dishes in the shape of leaves. The trays or dishes feature an applied gilt decoration. They are very functional pieces an...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Opaline Glass

Set of 4 French 19th Century White Opaline Candy Dishes Leaf Shaped
Set of 4 French 19th Century White Opaline Candy Dishes Leaf Shaped

Set of 4 French 19th Century White Opaline Candy Dishes Leaf Shaped

$295 / set
19th Century French Pair of Bronze Girandoles Attributed to Friedrich Bergenfeld
By Friedrich Bergenfeldt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-black, antique French pair of girandoles made of hand crafted gilded bronze attributed to Friedrich Bergenfeldt, in good condition. Eac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Girandoles Attributed to Friedrich Bergenfeld
19th Century French Pair of Bronze Girandoles Attributed to Friedrich Bergenfeld

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Girandoles Attributed to Friedrich Bergenfeld

$44,000
Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box

$382 Sale Price
49% Off
Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Belle Epoque Belgian Empire style Gilt Metal Three-Piece candelabras and Clock Garniture set with Asian inspiration. They measures 11" in width,...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set
Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set

$9,500 / set
Pair of French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
This impressive pair of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra is a quintessential example of the French empire style. Drawing from Greco-Roman influence, each candelabra features a ce...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century
Pair of French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century

Pair of French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century

$8,500
Box handpainted miniature on guilloche and musical movement by Reuge S.A. inside
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated with translucent fired enamels and featuring a handpainted monochrome miniature on guilloche of a sailing ship on the lid, depi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box handpainted miniature on guilloche and musical movement by Reuge S.A. inside
Box handpainted miniature on guilloche and musical movement by Reuge S.A. inside

Box handpainted miniature on guilloche and musical movement by Reuge S.A. inside

$11,174
Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on engraved tripod with octagonal folding photo holder for 6 photos inside, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated, with translucent fired enamels on guilloché and pure gold “pa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni

$12,234
Pair of Large Malachite and Ormolu Mounted Empire Style Vases
Located in London, GB
These splendid malachite and ormolu mounted vases are executed in the French Empire style, and are emblazoned with gilt decoration that has an unmistakable air of confidence, pride, ...
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Late 20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Pair of Large Malachite and Ormolu Mounted Empire Style Vases
Pair of Large Malachite and Ormolu Mounted Empire Style Vases

Pair of Large Malachite and Ormolu Mounted Empire Style Vases

$75,143 / set
19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Very Large 19th century Meissen porcelain Group of Russian Calvary General, believed to be Mikhail Kutuzov, the hero of Borodino, with aide de camp, marked with the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, and incised and impressed with numbers. While Russia endured great hardships during Napoleon's invasion, it was the skill of her general's and a terrible Russian winter...
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1880s German Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp
19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp

19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp

$23,500
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Empire period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 11cm This mantel clock was finely crafted in the Empire period, wrought from ormolu and a later malachite veneer. The design of the clock is based on classical architecture. It features a malachite entablature—with an ormolu pierced mount to the front—which is supported on four ormolu bun feet. The malachite column shafts are smooth and each culminate in a capital, supporting the malachite top. Between the columns, there is a drum clock...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$19,127
Pair of Empire Gilt Chinoiserie Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire gilt chinoiserie vases. Pair hand-painted and gilt French vases of the Empire period with mask handles and gilt surrounds centering on ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Empire Gilt Chinoiserie Vases
Pair of Empire Gilt Chinoiserie Vases

Pair of Empire Gilt Chinoiserie Vases

$3,600 / set
Art Nouveau Crystal and Gilt Brass Bottle with Stopper 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pretty crystal, stoppered bottle, intricately clad in an openwork gilt-brass motif of entwined poppies and mistletoe. This square-sided Art Nouveau period bottle features a simple,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Art Nouveau Crystal and Gilt Brass Bottle with Stopper 19th Century
Art Nouveau Crystal and Gilt Brass Bottle with Stopper 19th Century

Art Nouveau Crystal and Gilt Brass Bottle with Stopper 19th Century

$1,300
Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA Paris, France ca. 1815-35 raised on antico verde marble plinths 25 1/2" H x 9" W x 4 1/2" D A very finely chiseled ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815
Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815

Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815

$7,900 / set
Empire Mantel Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Period Empire Clock, featuring Cupid (in patinated bronze) with his bow & arrow, next to him a quiver & torch. The body of the clock with bas relier decoration and anthe...
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Early 1800s European Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock
Empire Mantel Clock

Empire Mantel Clock

$6,250
Gilt Bronze Box With Miniature Of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Gilt bronze box with miniature of Napoleon Bonaparte painted on porcelain from the 19th century. 7.5 x 9.5 cm, height 3.4 cm
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Box With Miniature Of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century
Gilt Bronze Box With Miniature Of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century

Gilt Bronze Box With Miniature Of Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th Century

$705
Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
An elegant pair of Empire Appliques in gilt bronze. Made in France during the early 19th century. Very beautiful original gilding. Wear consisten...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century
Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century

Elegant Pair of Empire Appliques in Gilt Bronze from Early 19th Century

$4,426 / set
Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Empire style malachite, lapis lazuli and ormolu vases French, 20th Century Height 78cm, width 47cm, depth 30cm Skilfully crafted by French craftsmen, the unusual mixt...
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20th Century French Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases
Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases

Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases

$61,358 / set
Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock, Portal Pendule, Paris circa 1820
By Duval
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French round arch portal clock France (Paris) Bronze, enamel Empire circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 47 x 26 x 12 cm Description: Very beautiful, strictly architecturally...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock, Portal Pendule, Paris circa 1820
Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock, Portal Pendule, Paris circa 1820

Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock, Portal Pendule, Paris circa 1820

$4,965
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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

$390
Empire Clock, "Cupid Psyche"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb gilt and patinated bronze Empire clock. Rouge griotte marble. Signed bled a Paris. Silk thread suspension. France, circa 1804 Dimensions: Height 32" x width 21" x depth 11...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Empire Clock, "Cupid Psyche"
Empire Clock, "Cupid Psyche"

Empire Clock, "Cupid Psyche"

$26,500
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock By Jouquet a paris
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite antique French Empire neoclassical gilt bronze figural clock signed by Jouquet a Paris.. This unusual clock is surmounted by a s...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock By Jouquet a paris
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock By Jouquet a paris

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock By Jouquet a paris

$12,950
19th Century French Empire Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century finely chased and cast dore bronze mantle clock. Porcelain dial in excellent condition. Signed "Millet." Original pendulum. Don't have original key, but can have one made.
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Clock
19th Century French Empire Clock

19th Century French Empire Clock

$7,500
Empire Paris porcelain vases - early 19th century
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine antique pair of Paris porcelain vases, early 19th century high-end French production circa 1830 (Empire style, Restauration period). Fully decorated model : polychromatic hand...
Category

1830s French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Paris porcelain vases - early 19th century
Empire Paris porcelain vases - early 19th century

Empire Paris porcelain vases - early 19th century

$3,469 / set
Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820
By Le Roi
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque - In the study room Paris fire-gilt bronze, enamel Empire around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 38 x 28 x 19 cm Description: Scenery mounted on an oval...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820
Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820

Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820

$8,973
Elegant French Empire Candlesticks in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks An elegant pair of 19th century French Empire-style candlesticks, crafted in gilt and patinated bronze. Each...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Elegant French Empire Candlesticks in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, 19th Century
Elegant French Empire Candlesticks in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, 19th Century

Elegant French Empire Candlesticks in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, 19th Century

$2,000
Perfume Holder Handbag Silver Sterling with stripes two-tone Enamel Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cylindrical handbag perfume holder in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with screw cap and stripes with translucent two-tone fired enamels on guilloché and hand-engraved motifs in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Perfume Holder Handbag Silver Sterling with stripes two-tone Enamel Salimbeni
Perfume Holder Handbag Silver Sterling with stripes two-tone Enamel Salimbeni

Perfume Holder Handbag Silver Sterling with stripes two-tone Enamel Salimbeni

$985
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50m, width 21cm, depth 14cm This fine mantel clock is an excellent ex...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

$20,493
Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry Bron
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in France circa 1840s this finely cast pair of sphinxes are represented in the recumbent position most associated with the form. Showing on both figures are two hieroglyphic car...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Decorative Objects

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry Bron
Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry Bron

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry Bron

$8,750 / item

Empire decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Franco Salimbeni, and Alexandre Vossion. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $148,649 while the average work can sell for $4,772.

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