French Empire Period Furniture

So furnishing a large residence in the empire taste was a reminder to family and guests of the owner s connection to the court and relationship to its power and influence.

French empire period furniture.

From france it spread into much of europe and the united states. Like the scattered history of the 19th century in france the furniture of napoleon iii s rule is an eclectic mix of previous periods and outside influences. After 1820 and is considered the second more robust phase of the neoclassical style which earlier had been expressed in the adam style in britain and louis seize or louis xvi in france. 6 days left.

Furniture often had an imposing character and big dimensions. The simplification process begun under louis xvi along with a taste for classical forms continued. It flourished between 1800 and 1815 during the consulate and the first french empire periods although its life span lasted until the late 1820s. Instead this period relied heavily on asian and african influences.

Shop for vintage french furniture at auction starting bids at 1. Seating options such as ottomans were extremely popular and extensively produced. Empire mantel clock char de l amour cupid firegilt bronze france circa 1810 lepaute fils mantel clock with calender empire circa 1815 firegilt bronze antique 19th century empire round mahogany table with marble top pair of french early 19th century empire style pierced porcelain baskets. The french empire style developed to promote greatness and was replicated in other nations.

Mid century modern furniture art deco furniture louis xvi furniture all styles. The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of the emperor napoleon i in the first french em. The furniture of this period is elegant and gracious heralds references of antiquity and comes to fruition in the empire style. The empire style is an early nineteenth century design movement in architecture furniture other decorative arts and the visual arts representing the second phase of neoclassicism.

It gained its greatest popularity in the u s. French napoleon iii period burlwood writing desk. Elm walnut fruitwood or beech. Large french style upholstered loveseat w pillows.

This period introduced furniture built from a number of mass produced materials such as molded plywood metals and plastics. French empire style marble top commode. Most furniture from this period is solid wood. Decorative imagery was pulled from asia africa and native cultures in america.

The majority of empire period furniture was made in and around paris as it was a new style created after the french revolution and made a direct connection with the new regime in power.