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French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
Located in Miami, FL
priority of Second Empire furniture. Chairs were elaborately upholstered with fringes, tassels, and
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Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

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

Materials

Wood, Burl

Second Empire-Style Cabinet
Second Empire-Style Cabinet
H 39.5 in W 55.5 in D 27 in
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter, having
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Canapes

Materials

Ormolu

Grand Pair of French, Second Empire Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant pair of 7 arm, cast metal and gilded bronze candelabra with flame finials, mounted on marble bases.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century French breast and back plate or cuirass, the steel and brass breast plate with the star burst and French eagle. Original leather still beneath the shoulder straps and ...
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Antique 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
H 16.54 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
Second Empire Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine French clock, in an arched verde antico marble case, is set with a bas relief panel depicting Homer. The declaiming blind poet carries his lyre, a young boy leading him. It...
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Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ebonised & Giltwood Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Ebonised & Giltwood Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire Sourced from the Basque region of South West
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Pine

19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Round End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Second Empire Mahogany Round End Table is a superlative example of the revival
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Antique 1860s French Empire Revival End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Giltwood Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Giltwood Mirror Napoleon III Second Empire   An attractive giltwood mirror from South West
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Pine

19th Century French Hand Painted Wallpaper Frieze Second Empire Era
Located in Sofia, BG
. useful. Second Empire era, polychrome printing. France, circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Antique Second Empire Deeply Carved Flame Mahogany Server, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique 2nd American Empire server offers flame mahogany construction with backsplash
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Second Empire Style Five-Arm Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
A large pair of Charles X bronze and marble five-light candelabra now fitted as table lamps. This striking pair combine honey-colored Siena marble and dark crisp scrolling bronze in ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Gueridon Table, hand carved Dolphin, second Empire, ~1900, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Stunning rare side table, so called Gueridon, from the second Empire, made around 1900 in Italy
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Antique 1890s Italian Empire Gueridon

Materials

Mahogany, Spruce

Antique Second Empire Foliate Carved Mahogany Diminutive China Cabinet C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Second Empire Foliate Carved Mahogany Diminutive China Cabinet with Curved Glass, Mirrored Back and Paw
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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

19C French Second Empire Style 2 Tier Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19C French second empire style 2 tier console from circa 1860-80
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call " A la Cathedrale". The three pieces are of finely chased and gilded bronze; the cl...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Second Empire Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
These good quality sconces in mat black and gilt bronze are pierced with scrolls and flower heads and with drip pans and arms cast with stylized acanthus. The two-tone gilding and ha...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Hand Painted Wallpaper, Second Empire Era, E. Muller Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century roll of wallpaper, second Empire era, polychrome printing in the style of E. Muller
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Antique Second Empire French Doré Gilt Bronze Vases or Urns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique French gilt bronze vases. Decorated with an assembly of musical instruments, a gourd, and even a hat. Extremely solid and finely cast, these urns or vas...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Vases

Materials

Bronze

A Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze Garniture Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze and Green Marble Three Piece
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th c Second French Empire Pair of Silver Plated Brass Candlesticks
Located in Savannah, GA
First French Empire time period, the era also known as Napoleonic France. Weighted felt lined bottoms
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Antique 1850s French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier Crystal Gold Antique Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Second Empire Chandelier A stunning original chandelier in the Napoleon III style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique French Second Empire Figural Bronze Andirons with Dolphin Finials 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of French Empire figural andirons offer cast bronze construction with dolphin
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Second Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Commode by Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Second Empire period ormolu mounted commode by Sormani French, c. 1860 Measures: Height 86cm
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Serpentine, Bronze, Ormolu

Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine and well preserved mahogany & gilt bronze canapé from the Second Empire Period under the
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Large Second Empire Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Large second Empire gilt bronze and marquetry display cabinet French, late 19th Century Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Second Empire Period Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Second Empire Period marble top buffet is a timeless example of the magnificent
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Chandelier in Bronze & Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique French Chandelier in Bronze and Alabaster Napoleon III Second Empire The grand turned
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of Second Empire Heavy 2 Light Bronze Sconces Wall Lights Late 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of second Empire heavy 2 light solid polished bronze dore sconces, light fixture, wall lamps
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Antique 1870s French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Style Salon Chairs in the M
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Salon Chairs in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This three-piece mantel clock set contains a clock and two candelabra. The set was produced circa 1860, during the Napoleon III period, and demonstrates the eclecticism typical to de...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts
Located in Savannah, GA
This extraordinary French Second Empire period secre´taire a' abattan features flame mahogany, gilt
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Granite, Brass, Ormolu

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

A Pair of Massive Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Second Empire Five Light Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
A Superb Pair of Massive Second Empire Gilt Bronze five light wall sconces, in the Louis XVl
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Jules Gourdault's "La Suisse Pittoresque" - Second Edition c. 1882 - 2Y69
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is a second edition of "La Suisse Pittoresque" by Jules Gourdault, published by Librairie
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Antique 1880s French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Marble Vase, France, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large lidded vase with a gadrooned wall with acanthus leaves and pine node. Marbre griotte and gilt bronze.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vases

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Jules Verne "Un Capitaine de Quinze Ans" - Second Part, Hetzel Edition - 2Y81
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A classic from Jules Verne, "Un Capitaine de Quinze Ans" (Second Part), published by Hetzel. This
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20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Jules Verne's "Hector Servadac" - Second Part, 9th Edition by Ed. Hetzel - 2Y76
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is the second part of Jules Verne's captivating novel "Hector Servadac," 9th edition
Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Rare Center Table Attributed to A.E. Beurdeley, France, Circa 1880
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in PARIS, FR
succeeded his father Louis-Auguste Beurdeley, one of the main cabinet-makers of the Second Empire
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Antique 1880s French Tables

Materials

Griotte Marble

A French 19th Century Mantel Clock “cupid with a drum”
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Second Empire, specializing in 18th century furniture. Louis-Auguste was the star whenever he exhibited
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Gilded and Patinated Bronze Chandelier by A.E. Beurdeley, France, Circa 1880
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in PARIS, FR
of the main cabinet-makers of the Second Empire, specialising in XVIIIth century furniture. Louis
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Renaissance Style "Four Seasons" Cabinet by M. Lerolle, France, Circa 1890
By Lerolle
Located in PARIS, FR
flattered the taste of the Second Empire. Cabinet-markers notably took inspiration from the Henri II period
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XV Style Japanned Lacquer Side Cabinet by Beauderley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, Sussex
later succeeded his father Louis-Auguste Beurdeley, one of the main cabinet-makers of the Second Empire
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional 8 Pieces Bedroom Set by H.A. Fourdinois, France, Circa 1889
Located in PARIS, FR
chairs. Biography : The firm of Fourdinois, considered during the Second Empire as the greatest
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Antique 1880s French Bedroom Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Brass

Louis XV Style Lacquered Wood Flat Desk by A.E. Beurdeley, France, Circa 1890
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in PARIS, FR
father Louis-Auguste Beurdeley, one of the main cabinet-makers of the Second Empire, specializing in 18th
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Wooden & Enameled Display Sideboard Attributed to H.A Fourdinois, France, c1867
Located in PARIS, FR
firm of Fourdinois, considered during the Second Empire as the greatest furniture manufacturer in Paris
Category

Antique 1860s French Renaissance Sideboards

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Napoleon III Decorated Fern Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
tin liner for plantings. Note: This is a sub-style of Second Empire decorative furniture and arts
Category

Antique 1880s European Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Napoleon III Decorated Fern Stand
Napoleon III Decorated Fern Stand
H 55 in W 14 in D 14 in
Pair of Lacquered Wood Encoignures, by A.E. Beurdeley, France, Circa 1890
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in PARIS, FR
main cabinet-makers of the Second Empire, specializing in 18th century furniture. Louis-Auguste was the
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Corner Cupboards

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fireback, Second Empire
Located in Gembloux, BE
Beautiful aged fireback, as usual in cast iron, from the period 1850-1875. The second Empire is an
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Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Fireback, Second Empire
Fireback, Second Empire
H 20.48 in W 20.48 in D 0.79 in
French Second Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
By Antoine Krieger
Located in Naples, FL
Mid 19th Century made by "MON. KRIEGER AMEBLEMENT-PARIS"; the Greek-key pattern, gold tooled black leather inset rectangular above a deep paneled frieze applied at the ends with loze...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Second Empire Style Desk
Located in Boston, MA
Empire style desk with leather top, bronze mounts and slides.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Second Empire Mahogany Dressing Table with Candelabra
Located in Pasadena, CA
From the third quarter of the 19th century, a Second Empire lady's dressing table with elegant gilt
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Antique 1870s French Empire Vanities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Second Empire Giltwood Frame Mirror, Circa 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique giltwood frame mirror, Second Empire period, of rectangular form with curved corners
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Antique 1860s French Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Second Empire Tisch mit Messingapplikationen (vermutlich Frankreich, um 1830)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Schreibtisch / Kleintisch Entwurf: unbekannt, Frankreich zwischen 1804 - 1840 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, Frankreich zwischen 1804 - 1840 Ma...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Tables

Materials

Brass

French second empire mahagony armoires
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
French mahagony armoires with 2 mirrored doors, gilded mounts and interior shelving
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Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ormolu

French second empire mahagony armoires
French second empire mahagony armoires
H 84.5 in W 46 in D 110.5 in
19th Century French Second Empire Figured Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Asheville, NC
19th century French Second Empire figured mahogany bureau plat, black tooled leather top, turned
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Second Empire Chandelier with Pink Crystals
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
Full restored chandelier from France. New wire and sockets, crystals are complete.
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Second Empire Chandelier with Pink Crystals
Located in Heemskerk, Noord Holland
Full restored chandelier from France. New wire and sockets, crystals are complete.
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Second Empire Bronze Dore Mantle Clock
By H & F of Paris
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Napoleon III period gilt bronze encased Second Empire mantle clock. The Roman coin-like plaque
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1850s. French Second Empire gilt wood center table
Located in BRUXELLES, BE
France, circa 1850, Very fine Second Empire carved and gilt wood centre table, the table top has
Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Beads

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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.