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Maison Jansen Style French Empire Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Maison Jansen style bench is very much in the French Empire revival look with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Benches
Materials
Iron, Brass
5 French Empire Style Sphinx Mahogany Benches
Located in New York, NY
5 French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany square benches with bronze trim and winged sphinx
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Bronze
Small French Empire Style Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
A small Empire style bench upholstered in blue velvet. Add a touch of classic beauty and elegance
Category
Early 20th Century French Directoire Benches
Materials
Beech
French Empire Style Parcel Ebonized Bench
Located in New York, NY
"French Empire style parcel ebonized mahogany bench, after the designs of Charles Percier (French
Category
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French
Located in El Monte, CA
A highly decorative and unique 19th century French empire painted and parcel gilt cast iron
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Iron
pair of French early 19th century Empire st. Mahogany benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality pair of French early 19th century Empire st. Mahogany benches. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
French Empire Style Bench with Hand-Carved Swan Figureheads
Located in Middletown, MD
Freshly reupholstered late 19th century Empire style bench in a neutral cream-colored fabric
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional French Bench, Stool, Gondola in Empire
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved and set. Armrests ending in scrolled volutes. Semicircular frame on four scissor-shaped legs. Below connected by appropriately curly, strongly profiled...
Category
20th Century French Benches
Materials
Velvet, Beech
19th Century French Empire Upholstered and Gilt Painted Stool Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant painted wood bench was crafted in northern France, circa 1890. The antique seat stands
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
French Empire Recamier
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This French Empire Recamier is a stunning eye catcher. Newly upholstered with luxurious mohair this
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Benches
Materials
Mohair
Empire Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt X-form Bench, France, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Empire mahogany and parcel-gilt bench, with X-shaped frame in the neoclassical taste. Dating
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Empire Style Mahogany Benches
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seats with klismos form bases with turned stretchers, bronze mounts and paw feet.
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Benches
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Style Parcel-Gilt Mahogany Hall Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Empire style parcel-gilt mahogany hall bench, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Black French Antique Empire Ebonized Mahogany Sofa Bench, Recamier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French sofa bench-recamier made of hand crafted ebonized Mahogany, in good
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
No Reserve
H 32.5 in W 77.5 in D 25.25 in
French 1860s Empire Style Walnut Bench with Out-Scrolled Sides and Swan Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut bench from the mid-19th century, with carved swan heads and new
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
H 33 in W 67 in D 19 in
Exceptional French Bench, Stool, Gondola in Empire No. 2
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved and set. Armrests ending in scrolled volutes. Semicircular frame on four scissor-shaped legs. Below connected by appropriately curly, strongly profiled...
Category
20th Century French Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
French Empire Period Billiard Room Bench openable Dry Bar Columns and Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
This one of a kind museum quality piece of furniture is an important French Empire period bench or
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
H 49.61 in W 92.13 in D 41.34 in
Danish Early 19th Century Empire Black Polished Mahogany Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish early 19th century empire bench. Frame in mahogany with a black French polish. Newly
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Empire Style Hand-Carved Curule Upholstered X Frame Black Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very attractive early 20th Century hand carved French Neoclassic / Empire Style X-Form Bench with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 28 in W 57 in D 17 in
19th Century French Empire Style Canapé
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An elegant carved wood upholstered canapé.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Empire Style High Sided Bench with Gilt Details and Mohair Velvet Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s French Empire style wooden stool has an antique white painted frame with gilded details
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood
H 27.25 in W 25.75 in D 15 in
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century to Early 20th C Empire Parcel Gilt Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine late 19th century to early 20th century Empire mahogany and parcel gilt pair of benches
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Baltic Mahogany Long Bench - Antique Empire Silk Sofa, Canapé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the First French Empire time period, era also known as Napoleonic France. Newly upholstered in a white
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Benches
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
H 47 in W 84.25 in D 34.75 in
Pair of French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Giltwood Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and giltwood stools. Each circular stool
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Elegant Antique French Carved Wood Recamier Bench with Bronze Mounts
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and rare French 19th century mahogany recamier bench having pronounced curved sides and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Bronze
Iron Bench
Located in Houston, TX
This French antique metal garden settee is from the Second French Empire , which was the 18-year
Category
Antique 1850s French Benches
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen Folding X-Form Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic folding bench dates to the 1960s and was created by Maison Jansen.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
Located in New York, NY
French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890. Ebonized mahogany frame, French polished
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Sofa Bench French Empire Mahogany Brass Brown France
Located in New York, NY
A rare sofa made in France during the Empire period, circa 1790-1810. Mahogany frame with gilded
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Bronze Mounted Ormolu Mahogany French Empire Stool Bench, circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This is a beautiful French Empire
Category
Vintage 1930s French Empire Revival Footstools
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Empire Mahogany Bench Settee with Bronze Ormolu and Even Arms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire mahogany bench settee with bronze ormolu and even arms. Item features finely
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Settees
Materials
Bronze
H 32 in W 45.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century French Empire Reclining Arm Bench Recamier Carved Old Distressed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century French Empire reclining arm bench recamier carved old distressed finish.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 27 in W 49 in D 20 in
Provincial Empire Marble Top Commode, France, Circa:1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
elements of French Empire furniture, the application is more provincial than Parisian made pieces. The
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Att. Thomire A Paris
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptional Antique French 1st Empire Period Dore Bronze Grouping of Lovers, Attributed to
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Busts
Materials
Bronze
H 15 in W 14.5 in D 7.75 in
2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Karges French Empire dining arm or accent chairs. Painted white with gold carved
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Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
1920s Scroll Side Bench / Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
1920s scroll side bench / stool, window seat, tall rolled sides, French Empire Style, with gilt
Category
20th Century French Empire Stools
Materials
Muslin, Giltwood
Meridian - Day bed - Lounge chair - Bench Napoleon III - France XIXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
clothing style, born in France during the Second Empire, under the impetus of Emperor Napoleon III and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Living Room and Gilded Bronze Caryatid Head
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Empire style mahogany and gilded bronze decorated living room with caryatid heads and claw
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.59 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
French Living Room Set Louis XV - Sofa and Pair of Armchair - 19th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
bouquets of flowers, including a bench and two armchairs. The very original movement of the so-called
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 41.54 in W 67.72 in D 32.68 in
French 19th Century Oak Ottoman ReUpholstered in Cotton
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a fine example of a French 19 the century oak ottoman. We have reupholstered it with cotton
Category
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 39.38 in W 84.65 in D 27.56 in
18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
Empire for use in a Colonial religious Mission, now fashioned with later antique elements and repurposed
Category
Antique 18th Century Central American Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
French Empire Bench
Located in New York, NY
French Empire bench, mahogany, outscrolled sides with bronze mounts, square tapered legs with brass
Category
Antique 19th Century French Benches
French Empire Faux Paint and Parcel Gilt Bench
Located in Natchez, MS
French Empire Faux Bois painted and parcel gilt bench.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Paint
19th Century French Bench with Scalamandre Suede Zebra, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bench with Scalamandre Suede Zebra Fabric; newly upholstered platform (black velvet) & box
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tabourets
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Empire style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany tabourets or X-frame stools, with scrolled arms
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Empire Style benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very elegant pair of hand carved benches with armrest and scrolled back
Category
20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
The Elms Empire Style Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Bench
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
The arched generous boxed cushion with two fabric rosettes set off patterned fabric for this accent piece. The top is borded by a self-welt and straight sides with gilt, spaced nail ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
French empire bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
French empire mahogany and gilt decorated bench, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French Empire Curule Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire Curule benches in walnut.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Empire Carved Swan Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1900s Empire French bench. Solid mahogany wood frame, newly finished in a rich elegant
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegantly carved 19th century French Empire style canapé upholstered in a striking green and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Gilt Empire-Style Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful Empire style vanity bench with decorative X-form and turned wood stretcher. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Giltwood, Velvet
French Empire Style 1940's Bench
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Art deco period bench constructed of birds eye maple with ornate medallion embellishments. Woven
Category
20th Century French Benches
French Empire Style Polished Wrought Iron Three-Seat Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
France. The simple bench stands on eight straight legs embellished with a rectangular bottom stretcher
Category
2010s French Empire Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Empire Style Benches
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of green painted benches in the style of French Empire, upholstered in green fabric.
Category
20th Century American Benches
Materials
Wood
Pair of Empire Giltwood Benches
Located in Essex, MA
Each with horsehair upholstered seats, anthemion decorated sides, raised on curved legs joined by turned stretchers.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
French Empire Paint Decorated X Form Benches Stools, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a beautiful pair of benches in nice lush upholstery with that iconic x-form of the Empire
Category
Late 20th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Wood
Creme Painted Carved French Empire Style Swan Window Bench, circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully carved French bench depicting a pair of swans in the center of the back. The
Category
Antique 1890s French Empire Benches
Materials
Walnut
H 27.75 in W 35.5 in D 18.25 in
Pair of French Empire Style Light Walnut Benches, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of light walnut in the Empire style, featuring classically scrolled legs, the
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
H 18.75 in W 23.25 in D 13.75 in
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French Empire Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French empire bench for your home. Each French empire bench for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are 79 variations of the antique or vintage French empire bench you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French empire bench — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French empire bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one French empire bench that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a French Empire Bench?
Prices for a French empire bench start at $450 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $2,700.
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.
Questions About French Empire Bench
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
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