French Empire Period Furniture

The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of the emperor napoleon i in the first french em.

French empire period furniture.

Shop for vintage french furniture at auction starting bids at 1. It gained its greatest popularity in the u s. The modern and post modern periods were a stark departure from the english and french influence and the periods of the past centuries. Instead this period relied heavily on asian and african influences.

French napoleon iii period burlwood writing desk. For sale on 1stdibs this circa 1820s french empire daybed frame has been professionally restored. The simplification process begun under louis xvi along with a taste for classical forms continued. American empire is a french inspired neoclassical style of american furniture and decoration that takes its name and originates from the empire style introduced during the first french empire period under napoleon s rule.

Elm walnut fruitwood or beech. 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. French empire style marble top commode.

Mid century modern furniture art deco furniture louis xvi furniture all styles. It flourished between 1800 and 1815 during the consulate and the first french empire periods although its life span lasted until the late 1820s. 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.

Seating options such as ottomans were extremely popular and extensively produced. The french empire style developed to promote greatness and was replicated in other nations. Large french style upholstered loveseat w pillows. Decorative imagery was pulled from asia africa and native cultures in america.

Most furniture from this period is solid wood. 6 days left. Furniture often had an imposing character and big dimensions. 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.

This period introduced furniture built from a number of mass produced materials such as molded plywood metals and plastics.