Upholstered Empire Furniture
Early 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Benches
Fabric, Beech
20th Century American Empire Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique 1820s American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Empire Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Antique 1820s American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Stools
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Footstools
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Daybeds
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Empire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Loveseats
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Empire Bergere Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s American Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Empire Side Chairs
Ceramic, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Children's Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
20th Century Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s French Empire Benches
Mohair
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century European Empire Chairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Beech, Maple
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Wood
20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s German Empire Revival Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Revival Bergere Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 1890s European Empire Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Brass, Ormolu
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What period is Empire furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Developed in Paris at the end of the 18th century, Empire furniture was the official style of the Napoleonic Empire. The furniture is characterized by its heavy visual weight and Greek and Roman motifs. Shop a collection of Empire furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify French Empire furniture, look for characteristics of the period. Pieces typically have substantial, weighty silhouettes and ornate details. You will often find Greek and Roman motifs included in their designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Empire furniture.
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