Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
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.
to
8
Height
to
Width
to
27
16
11
221
69
63
51
48
44
35
35
33
32
27
16
16
7
6
4
3
1
23
4
2
2
1
1
27
18
17
9
9
24
13
3
3
2
27
27
27
1
Style: Empire
19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century empire revival mahogany pier mirror circa 1870.
Excellent quality pier mirror using the finest mahogany. Architectural cornice top with cresent shape which showcases t...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
19th Antique Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
About
This is a beautiful antique Spanish flame mahogany and marquetry wall mirror, circa 1840.
The mahogany frame is beautifully inlaid with a continuous marquetry border.
The qua...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Pier Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome and stately French Empire mirror with gilded hand carved detail.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood
Large French Carved Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century French Carved Painted and Giltwood Mirror. This Impressive mirror features a rectangular frame adorned with finely carved trailing floral and foliage garlands, a h...
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Very Tall 8
Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an extraordinary 8' tall antique Empire Style console mirror. An Italian extended pier mirror in walnut with a marble plinth, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Of impressive stature and exceptional craftsmanship, this piece is ideally suited to grand reception rooms or palatial entrance halls.
Striking proportion at 99.5'' (253cm) in height, creating an unmissable focal point
Beautifully figured walnut stocks, displaying deep caramel hues and rich grain interest
Topped with a delightful crown pediment, finished with gilt relief moulding for an elegant flourish
Original mercury glass mirror plate, with charming foxing and light, age-related character
Fascia adorned with gilt artistry, elevating the warm walnut tones beneath
Cool grey marble tabletop sits at 85cm, perfect for display or utility in a hallway setting
Serpentine pilaster supports, a classical touch, terminating with darling gilt hoof foot mounts
Stands upon a plinth base with deep apron, grounding the mirror with architectural poise
Presented in two parts for ease of placement, and secures to the wall with brass fittings
Maximum mounting width of 99cm (39'') across the rear edge of the plinth
This antique Italian pier mirror...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Marble
$12,456 Sale Price
20% Off
Empire Style Rectangular Mirror in Beige and Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Empire Style mirror, France, 1930s.
Beautiful Empire style rectangular mirror in beige patina with neoclassical relief foliage and floral ornament...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,270 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Biedermeier or Empire Demi Lune Console with Mirror
Located in Greven, DE
Antique demi-lune console with pillar mirror
North Germany
Mahogany
Biedermeier/Empire around 1820
Dimensions: H x W x D: 234 x 88 x 51 cm
single height console: 78 cm, sing...
Category
1810s German Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
19th century Swedish empire revival birch pier mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Swedish empire revival birch pier mirror circa 1890.
Fine architectural pier mirror made in birch.
Rich golden empire revival birch, with architectural cornice. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birch
Antique Geometrical Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Mirror with Carved Crest
Located in Miami, FL
About
This is a beautiful antique Spanish flame mahogany and marquetry wall mirror, circa 1840, 19th century.
The mahogany frame is beautifully inlaid with a continuous marquetry...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Neoclassical Empire Mirror in Mahogany w/ Original Glass, c. 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An large and well restored architectural neoclassical mirror on a plinth base and turned split columns that support a pediment top. This North German mahogany mirror has it original ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Cheval Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Napoleon III Empire style mahogany and ormolu-mounted freestanding Cheval swiveling mirror. The oval framed mirror plate surmounted with Empire style ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$18,950 Sale Price
23% Off
1800s Antique Continental, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu, Empire Console and Pier Mirror!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800s Antique Continental, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu, Empire Console and Pier Mirror!
Antique Empire console, pier mirror, continental, gilt bronze, ormolu, 1800s, 19th century!...
Category
19th Century European Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Large Empire Style Mirrors, by Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and impressive pair of Empire style gilt-bronze and burr, Amboyna Mirrors, By Maison Krieger.
Each mirror is over 328 cm high (129 inches) and ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Style Trumeau Wall Mirror with Matching Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century French Empire style trumeau mirror with matching console table, featuring a decorative mythological "Verre Églomisé" reverse paint...
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Empire Style Rectangular Wall Mirror with Beige and Gilt Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Empire Style Mirror, France, 1930s.
Beautiful Empire style rectangular mirror in beige patina with neoclassical relief foliage and floral ornamentation with gilded details .
The fra...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,612 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Empire Walnut Leaf Carved Pier Wall Console Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Walnut Leaf Carved Pier Wall Console Mirror. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 38" H x 22" W x 4.5" D
Category
19th Century Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Antique Gilded Wood Empire Pier Mirror
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique 19th century gilded wall mirror for sale. It's made of solid wood, and has beautiful carved wood and details throughout, and balls at the top. The wood is gilded, and shows w...
Category
19th Century American Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Neoclassical Gilt Empire Mirror, France
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Giltwood. Empire mirror.
france 20th century
Patinated art glass.
brass ornaments.
compact messurements!
Category
1950s French Vintage Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage Empire style beveled pier mirror in giltwood frame. Mirror has two sections a smaller rectangle on the top and longer on the bottom. The top sides form columns with fleur de...
Category
1960s American Vintage Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Original Empire Style Large Console Mirror in Walnut Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 19th century Empire style console wall mirror in walnut . Column with marbled walnut wood with gold leaf on the end, three mirrors and top molded frame.
This important mirro...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Spanish Empire Console Table with Mirror in Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
Fine Spanish Empire console with mirror in mahogany and rosewood with satinwood inlays, circa 1810.
Category
1810s Spanish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
$5,680 Sale Price
64% Off
French Empire Mahogany Trumeau Mirror with Bronze Doré Mounts-c. 1810-20
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small period French Empire mahogany trumeau with gilt bronze mounts representing cornucopias, ivy and marguerite flowers. The mirror is of small proportions with original glass. A ...
Category
1810s French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Large French Empire Mirror with Worn Gold Gilt Finish
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century French Empire mirror with original mercury glass mirror. Large scale Empire Gold Gilt mirror is a large statement piece. The...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Empire Period Parcel-Gilt and Cherry Mirror, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and large Empire period mirror, dating from the early 1800s and French in origin.
The mirror frame in cherrywood with carved gilded neoclassical design and mirror plate in ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood
Large 19th Century French Empire Dressing Mirror
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very impressive large 19th century mahogany and ormolu French Empire dressing mirror with an Egyptian influence, the pyramid shaped top with an ormolu face flanked by ormolu urns, ...
Category
1820s French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
$3,211 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire Period Trumeau
Located in Pembroke, MA
Empire painted trumeau mirror with neoclassical detailing, including winged cherub, in dark green and gold.
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Paint
An Italian early 19th century Empire st. patinated Mahogany and Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stately northern Italian early 19th century Empire st. patinated Mahogany and Giltwood mirror. This stunning Mahogany mirror is decorated with a Giltwood string of laurels at the b...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Related Items
Italian Baroque Style Carved Gilt Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Baroque style gilt mirror. Bold carvings, 19th century. Measures: 54" x 36". See our other mirrors. Please, contact us for shipping options.
Presented by Joseph Dasta Antique...
Category
19th Century European Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Carved Wood Framed Beveled Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Impressive large-scale carved wood mirror.
Category
20th Century Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier mirror dates from around 1830 and was made from walnut. The mirror has a nice medium size and a beautiful walnut veneer pattern. The mirror comes from Germany, Mainz and was made by the mirror manufacturer...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
Large Antique Neoclassical Empire Mirror in Mahogany w/ Original Glass, c. 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An large and well restored architectural neoclassical mirror on a plinth base and turned split columns that support a pediment top. This North German mahogany mirror has it original ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
$3,890
H 60 in W 30 in D 3 in
Italian Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Montreal, QC
Italian Rococo gilt and carved wood mirror.
Category
1750s Italian Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th French Empire period carved gilt wood rectangular mirror with crest Highly carved with flowers , original glass (possibly re-si...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19th French Empire Period Carved Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th French Empire period carved gilt wood rectangular mirror with crest
An exceptional hand carved and gilded Italian mirror. Highl...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Large Gilt 19th Century Pier Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality gilt 19th Century pier wall mirror, C1825. Lovely charm and elegance.
An impressive and rare find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose jo...
Category
19th Century Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
$1,233 Sale Price
30% Off
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 4.34 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Smaller scale rectangle giltwood wall mirror, late 19th French Napolean 111.
19" tall x 16" widest x 2" deep, mirror portion 13" x 10". The glass mirror is newer.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
French Silver Gilt Carved Wood Cherub Wall Mirror. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French silver gilt carved wood wall mirror with centered crest medallion, flanking cherubs perched on acanthus carved scrolled decorative work and molded foliage border. Mirror reta...
Category
1790s French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilt French Pier Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
A very handsome and tall pier mirror that was made in the late 19th century in Northern France. Its square frame, decorative borders, and crest are typical for the Louis Seize style. The modest crest features beautiful roses with leaves. Below is a round glass plate surrounded by roses with a tied ribbon on top. A classic pearl beading surrounds the glass plate below. The glass is an authentic thick...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,658 Sale Price
20% Off
H 66.93 in W 20.08 in D 1.97 in
Early 19th Century Gilt Pier Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th century gilt pier wall mirror.
This is a lovely mirror, that is full of age, charm and character. Great gilt frame which has been historically repainted and touched up,...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Previously Available Items
19th century Swedish empire revival birch pier mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Swedish empire revival birch pier mirror circa 1890.
Fine architectural pier mirror made in birch.
Rich golden empire revival birch, with architectural cornice. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birch
19th Antique Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful antique Spanish flame walnut and marquetry wall mirror, circa 1840.
The walnut frame is beautifully inlaid with a continuous marquetry border.
The quality and...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Empire Mahogany Gilded Corinthian Column Topped Platform Pier Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Empire Tall Mahogany Gold Gilded Corinthian Column Topped Platform Pier Mirror
A truly beautiful and rich addition to any decor, this stunning empire style tall mahogany mir...
Category
19th Century American Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Circa 1820s Swedish Stripped Wood Empire Classical Style Wall Mirror
Located in London, England
Wonderfully pale, this Swedish Empire style mirror circa 1820 has been stripped of its gilt, down to its pale soft tones beneath.
The mirrored glass has been replaced and some of its...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Glass, Mirror
1800s Antique Continental, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu, Empire Console, Pier Mirror!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique Empire console, pier mirror, continental, gilt bronze, ormolu, 1800s, 19th century!!
1800s antique Continental, gilt bronze, ormolu, empire console, pier mirror!
Continental Empire style console and pier mirror...
Category
19th Century European Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 103 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Trumeau Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship of the mid-19th century beveled mahogany wood frame hanging trumeau wall mirror with inlaid top design details. The mirror is in great condition with appropri...
Category
1840s European Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Mahogany
Set of Five Italian Midcentury Made Bronze and Brass Barber Wall Mirrors
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare group of practical size vintage Empire mirrors.
If you are looking for a quality made and practical size mirror then one of these Empire Revival specimens could be yours to own and enjoy soon. If you are looking for a set of identical mirrors for a project you are working on then you are even more lucky, because this beautiful and truly decorative set really is a rare find. All hand-crafted in the mid 1900s these beautifully designed and quality made mirror frames really are a joy to behold. Their gilt surface makes the stylish and symmetrical bronze mask ornaments on top stand out even more, making them like the icing on the cake of these easy to mount and highly stylish wall mirrors. We don't have to go into all the places and spaces where this set can and will look amazing, our designer clients are much better at that than we are. No matter where you decide to have these on display/where you decide to use them, they will never fail to impress.
Again great value for money. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days are complimentary. No matter if you purchase one or all.
Maximum height x width x depth: 30.4 x 19.9 x 1.3 inches.
Height of these mirrors without the bronze mask sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 30.4 in W 19.9 in D 1.3 in
19th Century French Empire Style Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
Early 19th century French empire period mirror. Original condition with neoclassical motifs.
The mercury glass has foxing, some scratches...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Mahogany Empire Pier Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice 19th century Swedish Empire figured Mahogany Pier Mirror and Table 1840-60. A two piece set composed of the large mirror and a very n...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Very Large French Empire Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century French Empire mirror with original mercury glass mirror. Large scale Empire Gold Gilt mirror is a large statement piece. The...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Birch Pier Mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 19th century Swedish empire revival birch pier mirror circa 1890.
Fine architectural pier mirror made in birch.
Rich golden empire revival birch, with architectural cornic...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birch
19th Century Console Table with Mirror circa 1810, South German cherrywood
Located in Epfach, DE
Wonderful little elegant console table with the matching mirror attachment
original mirror glass
original aged surface
The applications are stucco gold-plated.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 0.88 in W 28.35 in D 18.71 in
Empire pier mirrors and console mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Empire pier mirrors and console mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pier mirrors and console mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire pier mirrors and console mirrors 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 pier mirrors and console mirrors, popular names associated with this style include and Maison Krieger. 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 pier mirrors and console mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $613 and tops out at $161,044 while the average work can sell for $4,045.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Theodore Alexander Chest
Tigers Eye Sculptures
Tip Top Table
Tole Cabinets
Toso Bird
Trapezoid Cabinet
Tree Trunk Sculptures
Tulip Vase Silver
Used 2 Drawer Wood File Cabinet
Used Communion Set
Used Furniture Elgin
Used Store Display Cases
Vellum Cabinet
Victorian Curio Cabinet
Victorian Dressing Case
Vintage Baseball Game
Vintage Blue Bird Figurine
Vintage Concrete Tiles