Empire

The Empire style originated in France, where it flourished in the early 19th Century under the rule of Emperor Napoleon I – after whom the stylistic movement is named. Indeed, the style was intended to be a visual glorification of Napoleon’s rule and the French state. Preceding the Empire style, there came the Directoire style, a more minimalist and serious form of Neoclassicism. The Empire style introduced a richness to art and culture, however, which found popularity across the globe.

The Empire style drew upon the opulence of Imperial Rome and is characterised by its florid motifs and decorative detailing. The Empire style influenced all aspects of French decorative and visual arts – particularly the design of furniture and architecture – and soon became popular across Europe and in the United States.

On studying this style, one notices a commitment to symmetry and precise composition. Other motifs connote references to Napoleon III’s power, emblems including the eagle, bee, stars, and the initials I and N are commonly found upon antiques in this style.

Enjoy our specially curated collection of Empire style antiques, a new form of Neoclassicism which heralds power, opulence, and tradition.

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  1. Empire 110
  2. Neoclassical 61
  3. Figurative Art 14
  4. Egyptian Revival 10
  5. Classical 7
  6. Napoleonic 7
  7. Mythological 5
  8. Napoleon III 4
  9. Animal / Animalier 3
  10. Birds / Ornithology 2
  11. Floral 2
  12. Louis XVI 2
  13. Militaria / Military 2
  14. Music / Musical 2
  15. Russian Interest 2
  16. 20th and 21st Century Design 1
  17. American Interest 1
  18. Belle Époque 1
  19. Grand Tour 1
  20. Landscape 1
  21. Marine / Seascape 1
  22. Modern 1
  23. Orientalist 1
  24. Restauration 1
  25. Sèvres 1
  26. Urban Views / Townscapes 1
  27. Victorian 1
Material
  1. Ormolu (Gilt Bronze) 97
  2. Patinated Bronze 25
  3. Malachite 18
  4. Marble 18
  5. Bronze 14
  6. Porcelain 11
  7. Gilt 9
  8. Mahogany 9
  9. Enamel 8
  10. Wood 7
  11. Glass 6
  12. Lapis Lazuli 5
  13. Metal 3
  14. Mirror 3
  15. Amboyna 2
  16. Ebonised Wood 2
  17. Tole 2
  18. Upholstery 2
  19. Cut Glass 1
  20. Gilt Metal 1
  21. Jasper 1
  22. Leather 1
  23. Micro-mosaic 1
  24. Paper 1
  25. Porphyry 1
  26. Sienna Marble 1
  27. Silver 1
  28. Silvered bronze 1
  29. Walnut 1
  30. Watercolour 1
Colour
  1. Gold 104
  2. Brown 31
  3. Black 25
  4. Green 25
  5. White 16
  6. Multi-coloured 11
  7. Blue 10
  8. Red 7
  9. Cream 6
  10. Clear 4
  11. Grey 4
  12. Silver 3
  13. Metallic 2
  14. Pink 2
  15. Orange 1
  16. Purple 1
  17. Yellow 1
Country Of Origin
  1. French 102
  2. English 2
  3. Italian 2
  4. Russian 2
  5. American 1
  6. Czech 1
  7. German 1
Period
  1. Early 19th Century 40
  2. 19th Century 22
  3. 20th Century 20
  4. Late 19th Century 15
  5. Early 20th Century 13
Artist / Maker
  1. Le Roy et fils 3
  2. Denière et Fils 2
  3. Maison Krieger, 2
  4. Piolaine, Michel-François 2
  5. Sèvres 2
  6. de Angelis, Antonio 1
  7. Delafontaine 1
  8. Dellevie, Hans G. 1
  9. Deverberie, Jean-Simon 1
  10. Dihl et Guérhard 1
  11. Galle, Claude 1
  12. Hessenberg, Wilhelm C. 1
  13. Jacob-Desmalter, François-Honoré-Georges 1
  14. Jolly, Gaston 1
  15. Michelez 1
  16. Nast Porcelain Manufactory 1
  17. P.A.L.T, Porzellanfabrik Adolf Laufer 1
  18. Thomire, Pierre-Philippe 1
  19. Vivant, Dominique, Baron Denon 1
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