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 109
  2. Neoclassical 55
  3. Figurative Art 14
  4. Egyptian Revival 10
  5. Napoleonic 7
  6. Classical 6
  7. Mythological 5
  8. Animal / Animalier 3
  9. Napoleon III 3
  10. Birds / Ornithology 2
  11. Floral 2
  12. Militaria / Military 2
  13. Music / Musical 2
  14. Russian Interest 2
  15. 20th and 21st Century Design 1
  16. American Interest 1
  17. Belle Époque 1
  18. Grand Tour 1
  19. Landscape 1
  20. Louis XVI 1
  21. Marine / Seascape 1
  22. Modern 1
  23. Orientalist 1
  24. Restauration 1
  25. Urban Views / Townscapes 1
  26. Victorian 1
Material
  1. Ormolu (Gilt Bronze) 96
  2. Patinated Bronze 24
  3. Marble 18
  4. Malachite 17
  5. Bronze 12
  6. Mahogany 10
  7. Porcelain 10
  8. Gilt 9
  9. Enamel 8
  10. Wood 8
  11. Glass 6
  12. Lapis Lazuli 5
  13. Metal 3
  14. Mirror 3
  15. Upholstery 3
  16. Tole 2
  17. Amboyna 1
  18. Cast Iron 1
  19. Cut Glass 1
  20. Ebonised Wood 1
  21. Gilt Metal 1
  22. Jasper 1
  23. Leather 1
  24. Micro-mosaic 1
  25. Paper 1
  26. Porphyry 1
  27. Sienna Marble 1
  28. Silver 1
  29. Silvered bronze 1
  30. Walnut 1
  31. Watercolour 1
Colour
  1. Gold 103
  2. Brown 31
  3. Black 24
  4. Green 24
  5. White 17
  6. Multi-coloured 11
  7. Blue 9
  8. Red 7
  9. Cream 6
  10. Clear 4
  11. Grey 3
  12. Silver 3
  13. Metallic 2
  14. Pink 2
  15. Orange 1
  16. Purple 1
  17. Yellow 1
Country Of Origin
  1. French 101
  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. 20th Century 22
  3. 19th Century 20
  4. Late 19th Century 17
  5. Early 20th Century 10
Artist / Maker
  1. Le Roy et fils 3
  2. Denière et Fils 2
  3. Piolaine, Michel-François 2
  4. de Angelis, Antonio 1
  5. Delafontaine 1
  6. Dellevie, Hans G. 1
  7. Deverberie, Jean-Simon 1
  8. Dihl et Guérhard 1
  9. Galle, Claude 1
  10. Hessenberg, Wilhelm C. 1
  11. Jacob-Desmalter, François-Honoré-Georges 1
  12. Jolly, Gaston 1
  13. Maison Krieger, 1
  14. Michelez 1
  15. Nast Porcelain Manufactory 1
  16. P.A.L.T, Porzellanfabrik Adolf Laufer 1
  17. Sèvres 1
  18. Thomire, Pierre-Philippe 1
  19. Vivant, Dominique, Baron Denon 1
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