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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
Shop for Pairs Of Antique Empire Chairs on 1stDibs
Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire Revival Side Chairs
Early 20th century
The green leather seat can easily be changed
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Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs - Original untouched finish newly reupholstered seat in Jim
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Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant French Empire style side chairs. The chairs are burl with bronze mounts and feet
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze chairs
French, 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Empire Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine pair of 19th century Swedish Empire chairs veneered with mahogany after a drawing by C
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
