The French Empire style was popular in France from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte from 1799 to 1804 as consul and from 1804-1815 as emperor. The style is characterized by grand, imposing pieces that feature clean lines, geometric shapes, and a focus on symmetry.

The furniture is typically made from dark, rich woods such as mahogany, ebony, and rosewood, and is often decorated with gilded bronze mounts and ormolu, a type of brass casting. Furniture pieces in the French Empire style include sofas, armchairs, chaise longues, desks, and cabinets, all of which feature simple, rectilinear shapes and strong vertical and horizontal lines.

In addition to furniture, the French Empire style also encompasses a wide range of decorative arts, including lighting fixtures, clocks, and objets d'art. These items are often adorned with classical motifs, such as eagles, lions, and laurel leaves, more...

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Two French childrens beds, painted iron frame on castors with…

French Striped Cotton Upholstered Iron Children's Beds

Two French childrens beds, painted iron frame on castors with French striped cotton upholstery. France, c 1800s, 116 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, 191 cm deep.

A French Art Nouveau 3/4 bed with floral marquetry inlay, late…

French Art Nouveau Floral Inlay Bed

A French Art Nouveau 3/4 bed with floral marquetry inlay, late 19th century, 135 cm high, 136 cm wide, 220 cm long

A carved oak bed, French, 19th century, the crest with armorial…

19th Century French Carved Oak Bed

A carved oak bed, French, 19th century, the crest with armorial shield feature flanked by carved columns, the head and footboard with finely relief carved oak, ivy and laurel panels, with conforming carved side rails, 128 cm high, 137 cm wide, 200 cm deep

A French cherrywood sleigh bed, mid 19th century, of typical…

19th Century French Cherrywood Sleigh Bed

A French cherrywood sleigh bed, mid 19th century, of typical form with swept head and foot panels, height 105 cm, length 214 cm, width 130 cm (internal dimensions 186 x 121 cm)

Antique French carved walnut double ended day bed, recently…

French Walnut Day Bed with Bolsters and Cushions

Antique French carved walnut double ended day bed, recently reupholstered, with bolsters and cushions, 87 cm high, 200 cm long, 90 cm wide

A finely veneered French bed, first half 20th century, Queen…

French Inlaid Queen Bed with Thuya and Rosewood Veneer

A finely veneered French bed, first half 20th century, Queen size, the head and curved foot decoratively veneered and inlaid in thuya, rosewood, and other woods, the foot inlaid with a classical design to its centre, on toupie feet, the rails conforming,…

A French mahogany & ormolu Queen size bed with neoclassical…

Neoclassical Mahogany Queen Bed with Ormolu Motifs

A French mahogany & ormolu Queen size bed with neoclassical elements, late 19th century, the bedhead of gently arching form with quarter veneer panelling and applied moulding, an applied ormolu motif to the crest, small spandrels and pendants, the bed end…

Late 19th century French mahogany double bed, with head and…

French Mahogany Double Bed with Head and Foot Ends

Late 19th century French mahogany double bed, with head and foot ends including rails

French Second Empire cast iron folding campaign bed, 3rd…

19th Century French Folding Campaign Bed

French Second Empire cast iron folding campaign bed, 3rd quarter of the 19th century

A French provincial walnut day bed, late 19th century, the…

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Day Bed

A French provincial walnut day bed, late 19th century, the walnut frame with carved floral decorations to the crest rails, side rails and mouldings, the whole newly upholstered in luxurious deep navy blue crushed velvet, the whole sitting upon six…

19th century French Kingwood and ormolu double bed matching the…

French Kingwood Double Bed with Ormolu Accents

19th century French Kingwood and ormolu double bed matching the previous lot

French walnut chateau bed the headboard with shell and scroll…

French Walnut Chateau Bed with Shell Cresting

French walnut chateau bed the headboard with shell and scroll cresting, 158 cm wide, 164 cm high

A French maple and inlay burr walnut hand carved Queen bed, c.…

French Maple & Burr Walnut Carved Queen Bed (1910)

A French maple and inlay burr walnut hand carved Queen bed, c.1910 head 147 x 167 x 8 cm end 87 x 167 x 10 cm, length 209 cm

French sleigh bed, made from pine, with mattress rails. 181 cm…

Pine French Sleigh Bed with Mattress Rails

French sleigh bed, made from pine, with mattress rails. 181 cm long, by 98 cm wide and 90 cm tall.

Antique French forged iron screen / bed head, made from part of…

Forged Iron Paris Bridge Screen/Bed Head - Antique

Antique French forged iron screen / bed head, made from part of a Paris bridge, 220 cm wide, 124 cm high

A French burr walnut day bed, the two uprights curving outward,…

French Burr Walnut Day Bed with Trundle

A French burr walnut day bed, the two uprights curving outward, 19th century, with cream upholstered end & mattress + trundle, height 55 x 240 x 81 cm

A French pine inlaid bed with Art Nouveau influence, early 20th…

Art Nouveau Pine Inlaid Bed with Floral Panel

A French pine inlaid bed with Art Nouveau influence, early 20th century, with rails, the bedhead with a shaped crest and finials, having a floral inlaid panel to, the crest and a full width frieze below, the end board of conforming inlaid, design, with…

French carved walnut bed head 144 cm wide, 145 cm high approx

French Carved Walnut Bed Head - 144cm x 145cm

French carved walnut bed head 144 cm wide, 145 cm high approx

Antique French bed comprising of a bed head, bed end and only 1…

Antique French Bed with Head, End, and Single Rail

Antique French bed comprising of a bed head, bed end and only 1 rail, 164 cm high, mattress width 140 cm

Vintage French upholstered bed, deep buttoned upholstery, 121…

Vintage French Upholstered Bed with Deep Buttoned Upholstery

Vintage French upholstered bed, deep buttoned upholstery, 121 cm high, 210 cm long, 152 cm wide

A French mahogany & ormolu bed with neoclassical Elements, late…

Neoclassical French Mahogany & Ormolu Bed

A French mahogany & ormolu bed with neoclassical Elements, late 19th century, the bedhead of gently arching form with quarter veneer panelling and applied moulding, an applied ormolu motif to the crest, small spandrels and pendants, the bed end of…

A French Henri II style palisander bed, 19th century, the…

Henri II Palisander Bed, 19th Century

A French Henri II style palisander bed, 19th century, the headboard with an arching crest crested with a carved cabochon shield, banderole and flora above a husk border, with quarter veneer panelling flanked by fluted and turned ionic columns with…

A French mahogany and brass inlaid bed, circa 1880s. 136 cm…

French Mahogany Inlaid Bed, 1880s

A French mahogany and brass inlaid bed, circa 1880s. 136 cm wide, 153.5 cm high

A French mahogany and brass inlaid bed, circa 1870. 190 cm wide,…

French Inlaid Mahogany Brass Bed, 1870

A French mahogany and brass inlaid bed, circa 1870. 190 cm wide, 183 cm deep, the bedhead 144 cm high

Antique French day bed, with cushions, 218 cm long

French Antique Daybed with Cushions, 218cm Long

Antique French day bed, with cushions, 218 cm long

A flame mahogany single bed, French, mid 19th century, 126 cm…

French Flame Mahogany Single Bed, 19th Century

A flame mahogany single bed, French, mid 19th century, 126 cm high, 103 cm wide (bed head)

A French painted and cane panelled king size bed

French Cane King Bed with Painted Panels

A French painted and cane panelled king size bed

A French walnut queen-size sleigh bed

French Walnut Queen Sleigh Bed

A French walnut queen-size sleigh bed

A 1950s French ebonised daybed, 29 cm high, 190 cm wide, 66 cm…

French Ebonised Daybed, 1950s - 29x190x66cm

A 1950s French ebonised daybed, 29 cm high, 190 cm wide, 66 cm deep

A pair of French single beds, can be converted to king size

Convertible French Single Beds to King Size

A pair of French single beds, can be converted to king size

Antique French inlaid walnut bed, 144.5 cm wide, 200 cm long,…

French Walnut Inlaid Bed, 140x185cm Mattress Size

Antique French inlaid walnut bed, 144.5 cm wide, 200 cm long, 141 cm high, to take a mattress 140 x 185 cm

A French walnut three-quarter bed, headboard 151 cm wide

French Walnut Three-Quarter Bed with 151 cm Headboard

A French walnut three-quarter bed, headboard 151 cm wide

A French cane sided daybed with a long upholstered silk loose…

French Cane Daybed with Silk Cushion, 19th Century

A French cane sided daybed with a long upholstered silk loose cushion, 19th century, 160 cm long

A fine Empire style Karelian birch and walnut bed, early 20th…

Empire Style Karelian Birch and Walnut Bed

A fine Empire style Karelian birch and walnut bed, early 20th century. the gently arched bed in contrasting dark and warm colours with fine stringing throughout, an ebonised panel to the headboard inlaid with allegorical figures in a chariot, with gilt…

19th century French walnut double bed

French Walnut Double Bed - 19th Century

19th century French walnut double bed

A French Empire King size sleigh bed, raised on gilt lion's paw…

Gilded French Empire King Sleigh Bed with Lion Feet

A French Empire King size sleigh bed, raised on gilt lion's paw feet, 150 cm high, 255 cm long, 188 cm wide

An exceptional and rare Empire period brass bed French, circa…

Rare Empire Period Brass Bed, French, Circa 1820

An exceptional and rare Empire period brass bed French, circa 1820 177 cm high, 190 cm wide, 227 cm long

French oak double ended daybed / settee, on six cabriole legs,…

French Oak Striped Daybed with Cabriole Legs

French oak double ended daybed / settee, on six cabriole legs, high back, striped upholstery

A French walnut double bedstead. 117 cm high (bed head)

French Walnut Double Bedstead - 117cm High

A French walnut double bedstead. 117 cm high (bed head)

A French Empire style hardwood single bed with applied ormolu…

French Empire Single Bed with Ormolu Decorations

A French Empire style hardwood single bed with applied ormolu decorations, late 19th century. 122 cm wide

A French double bed with painted finish 150 cm high, 137 cm…

French Painted Double Bed - 150x137x200cm

A French double bed with painted finish 150 cm high, 137 cm wide, 200 cm long

Antique French Empire mahogany bed, fitted with fine gilt…

French Empire Mahogany Bed with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Antique French Empire mahogany bed, fitted with fine gilt bronze mounts in the form of sea horses, lions heads, and scrolling tendrils, 138 cm wide

Antique French Art Nouveau carved walnut bed

French Art Nouveau Walnut Bed

Antique French Art Nouveau carved walnut bed

Early 20th century French bed with bronze mounts

French Bronze-Mounted Bed, Early 20th Century

Early 20th century French bed with bronze mounts

French Queen size bed, cream & gilt finish with carved & padded…

Cream & Gilt French Queen Bed with Carved Back

French Queen size bed, cream & gilt finish with carved & padded back. Height 195 cm, width 150 cm, length 215 cm.

Antique French upholstered day bed in two parts

French Antique Upholstered Day Bed - Two Parts

Antique French upholstered day bed in two parts

Antique French Empire iron & polished steel bed, approx 95 cm…

French Empire Iron & Steel Bed - Antique

Antique French Empire iron & polished steel bed, approx 95 cm high, 207 cm long, 130 cm wide

Antique French rosewood bed

French Rosewood Antique Bed

Antique French rosewood bed

Antique French painted pine bed, with Art Nouveau decoration

Art Nouveau Pine Bed

Antique French painted pine bed, with Art Nouveau decoration

Antique French Mahogany sleigh bed, approx 109 cm high, 213 cm…

French Mahogany Sleigh Bed - Antique and Elegant

Antique French Mahogany sleigh bed, approx 109 cm high, 213 cm wide,

Vintage French painted frame upholstered bed, approx 139 cm…

French Vintage Painted Frame Upholstered Bed

Vintage French painted frame upholstered bed, approx 139 cm high, 200 cm wide, 57 cm deep

A French double bed with side pieces in mahogany with classical…

Mahogany French Double Bed with Ceramic Plaque

A French double bed with side pieces in mahogany with classical decoration & oval ceramic plaque to the front part

Antique French walnut double bed

French Walnut Double Bed - Antique

Antique French walnut double bed

French walnut double bed with ormolu mounts.

French Walnut Double Bed with Ormolu Mounts

French walnut double bed with ormolu mounts.

A fruitwood double bed, French, 19th century, Headboard 148 cm…

French 19th Century Fruitwood Double Bed

A fruitwood double bed, French, 19th century, Headboard 148 cm high, 150 cm wide, 200 cm long

Antique French 19th century faux bamboo bed

Faux Bamboo French Bed - 19th Century Antique

Antique French 19th century faux bamboo bed

Antique French iron bed

French Iron Antique Bed

Antique French iron bed

19th century French oak and rattan bed head and end

French Oak Rattan Bed Head & End, 19th Century

19th century French oak and rattan bed head and end

Amboyna and rosewood (c1860's) French bed

French Amboyna and Rosewood Bed (1860s)

Amboyna and rosewood (c1860's) French bed

A figured walnut antique double bed, French, late 19th century,…

French Walnut Double Bed, Late 19th Century

A figured walnut antique double bed, French, late 19th century, 155 cm high, 195 cm wide

An early 20th century French giltwood and cane panelled single…

French Giltwood and Cane Single Bed

An early 20th century French giltwood and cane panelled single bed with carved detailing. Some faults. Height 14.2 cm

A French Empire mahogany and ormolu double bed- ends with rails

French Empire Mahogany Double Bed with Ormolu Rails

A French Empire mahogany and ormolu double bed- ends with rails

Vintage French mahogany bed

French Mahogany Vintage Bed

Vintage French mahogany bed

Antique French Henri II carved walnut double bed

French Walnut Double Bed with Carvings

Antique French Henri II carved walnut double bed

Antique French faux bamboo bed, approx 186 cm long, 115 cm wide

Antique French Faux Bamboo Bed - 186 cm

Antique French faux bamboo bed, approx 186 cm long, 115 cm wide

Early 20th century French inlaid and crossed banded walnut…

French Walnut Bed with Bronze Mounts

Early 20th century French inlaid and crossed banded walnut carved sides bed with cast bronze mounts, approx 168 cm wide

Impressive antique French carved walnut bed with brass tubular…

French Walnut Bed with Brass Tubular Surround

Impressive antique French carved walnut bed with brass tubular surround, approx 144 cm wide

Antique French faux bamboo bed

French Faux Bamboo Bed

Antique French faux bamboo bed

Antique French rosewood double bed, fitted with a well carved…

French Rosewood Double Bed with Carved Headboard and Bedding Set

Antique French rosewood double bed, fitted with a well carved crested head board, along with long bolster cushion and bed spread

A French walnut Empire style bed, late 19th century, the…

Empire Walnut Bed with Ornate Ormolu Embellishments

A French walnut Empire style bed, late 19th century, the headboard with striking quarter veneering within shaped panels, and with pomegranate finials, ormolu beading and paterae, the sides chamfered with laurel leaf and berry ormolu embellishments; the…

Antique French 19th century carved walnut day bed

19th C. French Walnut Day Bed

Antique French 19th century carved walnut day bed

A French mahogany Empire day bed, circa 1830s, the…

Empire Mahogany Day Bed

A French mahogany Empire day bed, circa 1830s, the 'Lit-En-Bateau' with simple typical outswept and curved sides, upholstered in sage green velvet with two associated bolsters and raised upon scalloped and fan like bracket feet. height 88 cm. Width 200 cm…

A French burr walnut veneer bed, circa 1925, with both Art Deco…

French Art Deco Burr Walnut Bed with Empire Influences

A French burr walnut veneer bed, circa 1925, with both Art Deco and Empire influences, the refined rectangular bed with generous gilt metal foliate swags and a central foliate and floral embellishment, the bed end of breakfront form with a concave…

A French mahogany and ormolu Empire style bed, circa 1880s, the…

Empire Style Mahogany Bed with Ormolu Embellishments

A French mahogany and ormolu Empire style bed, circa 1880s, the headboard of rectangular and panelled form with pineapple finials below a triangular pediment, and with typical restrained Empire style ormolu embellishments: paterae, laurel garlands, palm…

Antique French mahogany brass bound bed of large size inner…

Antique French Brass Bound Mahogany Bed, Large Size

Antique French mahogany brass bound bed of large size inner measurements, 144 cm

Antique French Henri II bed, approx height 203 cm. Width 146 cm

Antique French Henri II Bed (203x146cm)

Antique French Henri II bed, approx height 203 cm. Width 146 cm

Antique French parquetry bed

French Parquetry Bed

Antique French parquetry bed

French carved walnut double bed

Carved Walnut French Double Bed

French carved walnut double bed

Antique French Henri II carved walnut double bed

French Walnut Carved Double Bed - Henri II Style

Antique French Henri II carved walnut double bed

Antique French walnut bed, approx. length 202 cm, width 142 cm

French Walnut Bed - Antique, 202cm x 142cm

Antique French walnut bed, approx. length 202 cm, width 142 cm

Antique French Brittany childs cradle/ bed, approx. length 147…

French Brittany Child's Cradle/Bed - Antique

Antique French Brittany childs cradle/ bed, approx. length 147 cm

A French walnut bed, circa 1920, with a bold carved rose…

French Walnut Bed with Carved Rose Pediment

A French walnut bed, circa 1920, with a bold carved rose pediment above a shaped walnut panel and fluted pilasters, the breakfront end board conforming and with carved side panels, upon plinth style bracket feet; with bedrails. Height 135 cm. Width 162 cm

A French mahogany Art Deco bed, circa 1925, the arched…

Art Deco Mahogany Bed with Floral Carvings

A French mahogany Art Deco bed, circa 1925, the arched headboard with a relief carved reserve with floral and foliate motifs, and spandrels similarly embellished, the conforming endboard with curved and fluted sides, upon shaped bracket feet, head height…

French veneered and inlaid double bed with Ormolu mounts &…

French Ormolu Double Bed with Pillow-Top Mattress

French veneered and inlaid double bed with Ormolu mounts & including a pillow-top mattress and base

French Oak and Walnut finished 4'6 inch bed ends and rails with…

Floral Carved French Oak Bed Frame

French Oak and Walnut finished 4'6 inch bed ends and rails with ornately carved floral decoration

Antique French Henri II walnut bed.

French Walnut Henri II Bed

Antique French Henri II walnut bed.

Fine French parquetry bed

French Parquetry Bed

Fine French parquetry bed

Antique French upholstered day bed

French Antique Upholstered Day Bed

Antique French upholstered day bed

Antique French Henri II carved oak bed

French Carved Oak Henri II Bed

Antique French Henri II carved oak bed

A French carved walnut bed, circa 1900 headboard 159 cm high,…

French Walnut Bed, Circa 1900

A French carved walnut bed, circa 1900 headboard 159 cm high, 154 cm wide to fit mattress approximately 135 cm wide

Antique French inlaid bed, fitted with turned fluted columns,…

French Inlaid Bed with Carved Crest and Fluted Columns

Antique French inlaid bed, fitted with turned fluted columns, and carved oval cartouche crest

A French walnut Queen size bedstead, the head with ormolu…

French Walnut Queen Bedstead with Ormolu and Marquetry Details

A French walnut Queen size bedstead, the head with ormolu banding flanked by ormolu corbels, above ebony and satinwood lozenge shaped inlay, the foot with floral marquetry within satinwood parquetry decoration. 151 cm high, 204 cm wide, 155 cm deep

A French walnut Queen size bedstead, the head with satinwood…

French Walnut Queen Bedstead with Satinwood Parquetry Decoration

A French walnut Queen size bedstead, the head with satinwood banding flanked by ormolu corbels, the foot with satinwood parquetry decoration. 151 cm high, 204 cm wide, 155 cm deep

Impressive antique French carved and caned walnut double bed

Antique French Walnut Double Bed with Carvings and Caning

Impressive antique French carved and caned walnut double bed

Antique French painted metal bed

French Painted Metal Bed

Antique French painted metal bed

Antique French rosewood bed

French Rosewood Antique Bed

Antique French rosewood bed