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What is an Empire chair?
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An Empire chair refers to a piece of seating furniture created in the Empire style. A phase of the neoclassical style, the Empire style gets its name from the rule of the Emperor Napoleon I. The furniture is colossal, weight-wise, and richly adorned with bronze and marble. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Empire chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Shop for Pairs Of Antique Empire Chairs on 1stDibs
Pair of Empire Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of early 19th century French chairs marries the elegance of walnut wood with the comfort
Category
Antique 1820s French Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$12,500 / set
Pair of French Empire Style Campaign Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Empire style Campaign chairs. The pliant metal frame with brass lion's paw feet
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Chairs
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of children's chairs embodies the elegance and sophistication of the 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
$2,960 / set
Pair of Empire Side Chairs, France, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of two Empire Side Chairs dates back to around 1810. The elegant chairs stand out for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
$4,500 / set
Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs - Original untouched finish newly reupholstered seat in Jim
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$6,090 / set
Pair of Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Very Important Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet. Unique pair
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
