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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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Pair of 19th century Empire Style Chairs with Sphinxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire style chairs late 19th century. The rectangular backs carved with cornucopiae and laurel at the cresting, the arms supported by winged sphinxes, on sabre legs, each co...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Empire Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Antique Set of Six Bleached Mahogany French Empire Style Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Empire Style, known for its neoclassical lines, strong silhouettes, and regal presence. The Bleached mahogany gives the traditional form a fresh, airy look—perfect for...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Superb & Rare Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly elegant and unusual late 19th century Empire style chair having curved back adorned with small gorgeous Medusa head, inlaid in perfect places including the reeded legs with ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 mounts and saber form legs designed to fold and accommodate fabric upholstery over th...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Chairs
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
Pair of Animal Print Curved Arm Empire Style Accent Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bold and stylish pair of Empire style accent chairs featuring elegantly curved armrests and a sculptural silhouette, upholstered in striking animal print fabric.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
C1920s Empire Style Armchair
Located in London, GB
Horseshoe Shaped Back Empire Style Armchair
Early C20th
Upholstered seat in Antique Brown Leather
Above Cabriole Legs Headed Wing Griffins
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,237 Sale Price
20% Off