Early 19th Century Empire Settee
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A well-proportioned Empire settee with a crest rail inlaid with a diamond and stringing pattern in
Early 18th Century French Empire Antique Empire Settee
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Empire Settee
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A well-proportioned Empire settee with a crest rail inlaid with a diamond and stringing pattern in
Fabric, Wood
$1,832Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful late Federal-early Empire settee sofa, flame mahogany with geometric inlaid wood
Mahogany, Satinwood
French Empire Settee, Hand-Carved Fruitwood, Velvet Upholstery, 1810
Located in Johns Island, SC
French Empire Settee. This french empire period settee is hand carved of lemon fruitwood or Ash
Velvet, Fruitwood
Dutch Marquetry Empire Settee, circa 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Offers mahogany frame with inlays in satinwood of flowers and foliage along back crest, "S" scroll arms and slipper feet. Features upholstered seat, back and inside and outside arms....
Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
$2,757Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)
Located in Leimen, DE
Empire Settee, France 1810 Step back in time to the opulent era of 19th-century France with the
Bronze
Late American Empire Style Painted Figural Settee, 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine carved late American Empire settee in white paint. With a shaped back open at the sides and
Fabric, Wood
$2,396Sale Price|40% Off
Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Empire settee embodies the grandeur and elegance of early 19th-century
Bronze
Rare and Magnificent Mid 19th Century Brazilian Empire Grand Settee
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this Brazilian Empire Settee, circa 1850, a
Cane, Wood
Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee. A neoclassical parcel-gilt and parcel ebonized carved wood three
Cherry, Giltwood
French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
By Achille Collas
Located in London, by appointment only
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany
Mahogany
$6,000Sale Price|38% Off
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
Located in New York, NY
French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890. Ebonized mahogany frame, French polished
Mahogany
Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee. Marc Jacobs silk floral upholstered painted and parcel
Silk, Wood
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Settee
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Settee. France, Circa 1890.
Ormolu
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa
Bronze
Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This handsome settee is in rare original condition retaining all the original timber and horsehair
Mahogany
$4,750
Banquette/Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Empire banquette or settee, embodies the classical elegance and refined craftsmanship of the
Fruitwood
Antique Anglo Indian Caned and Carved Settee
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial 19th century Anglo Indian settee handcrafted in teak in an elegant Empire form
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Inlay Marquetry Top Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Fine quality and beautifully hand carved with inlaid marquetry mahogany wood frame settee. The
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,080Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very rare early 1900's Empire/Classical swan carved mahogany settee. Featuring tall swan carved
Wood, Mahogany, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A superb example of antique French Empire craftsmanship, this early 19th-century carved flame
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite
Located in Forney, TX
salon suite. Born in the 19th century, during the Russian Empire / Imperial Russia period, the suite
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
$5,625Sale Price|55% Off
19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique empire settee three-seater sofa hand carved mahogany feather
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Revival Mahogany Scroll-Arm Settee, Carved Paw Feet
Located in Trenton, NJ
A grand and beautifully executed American Empire Revival settee, produced in the late 19th century
Fabric, Wood
$12,500
Antique Preraphealite Orientalist Painting of a Recumbent Empire Dresses Girl
By William Oliver
Located in New York, NY
over and Empire settee, gazing in a hand mirror Painting is so finely painted, especially her face s
Oil
Antique Swedish Empire Giltwood Settee
Located in London, GB
An incredibly beautiful antique Swedish Empire gilt wood settee. This was recently imported from
Giltwood, Cotton
Swedish Empire Painted Parcel Gilt Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glamorous Swedish Empire style settee from the early 19th century (circa 1820) as a painted wood
Gold
Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench - Settee - Recamier
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench with Cane Seat and Rare Provenance A refined and
Wood
French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scale French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee. This
Upholstery, Giltwood
Bellanger French Empire Mahogany Pink and Red Stripe Upholstered Settee
By Bellanger
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style mahogany settee with a carved frame and striped blush pink and red upholstered
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
1870 French Empire Marquetry Inlaid Suite Berger Armchairs & Settee Canape, Pair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French marquetry inlaid circa 1870 Empire style
Silk, Hardwood
Rare Pair of 1st Empire Benches from Parma, 18th Century Italian Settees
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare and important pair of 18th-century neoclassical -1st Empire benches from Parma, retaining
Upholstery, Wood
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire
Located in London, Park Royal
Empire period (c.1860), reflecting the Louis XVI revival style that reimagined the neoclassical grace of
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$4,550
Empire settee
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
Mahogany Empire settee with upholstery in red leather lined with a black spiked border. The elbow
Mahogany
Unavailable|$5,500
French Empire Settee
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Empire Settee This is a nice small size settee that seats two people. It is made of
Bronze
Unavailable|$15,000
Period French Empire Settee attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, BC
French Empire sofa by one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers, Georges Jacob
Bronze
Unavailable|$24,500
Danish Empire Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Empire sofa with neoclassic inlaid and original foot-rest with silver embroidery
Mahogany
Unavailable|$7,500
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Settee
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
Empire settee with bergere (closed) sides and fine neoclassic detailing on the armrests. Solid
Burlap, Muslin, Wood
Unavailable|$2,200
American Empire Carved Mahogany Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine classic American Empire settee with excellent quality carving with cornucopia and paw feet
Mahogany
Unavailable|$4,800
French Empire Mahogany Settee
Located in Toronto, ON
Elegant French Empire mahogany Settee with scroll form arms Circa 1850
Mahogany
Unavailable|$12,500 / set
Period Directoire Settee and Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Early French Empire/period Directoire settee with matching armchairs. Mahogany with silk upholstery
Bronze
Unavailable|$49,323 / set
Very Rare Set of Two Armchairs and Settee, Empire Period
Located in Madrid, ES
Very rare set of two armchairs and settee of Empire Period In mahogany. Front legs decorated
Stucco, Mahogany
Sold|$5,900
Empire Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
A French early 19th century Empire settee, upholstered in velvet with painted wooden frame and
Wood
Sold|$3,720
Antique French Empire Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire settee.
Antique Regency Mahogany French Empire Settee
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Regency period mahogany French Empire settee, the rectangular back with carved and
Brass, Ormolu
French Empire Settee Giltwood and Parcel Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional French Empire settee pale celadon green paint and giltwood frame, figural Egyptian
Giltwood
Chic Empire Settee With Nicely Carved Details And Bronze Hardware
Located in Bronx, NY
chic Empire settee with nicely carved details and bronze hardware
19th Century French Empire Settee with Inlaid Marquetry & Bronze Lion Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful 19th century French empire settee or sofa with inlaid marquetry and highly carved bronze
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Settee with Inlaid Marquetry & Bronze Lion Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful 19th century French empire settee or sofa with inlaid marquetry and highly carved bronze
Bronze
French Empire Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
French Empire settee acajou, upholstery and glided accents. Gilded and carved caratydids and lions
Sold|$16,500
Russian Empire settee
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Russian Empire mahogany settee. Original Egyptian female sphinx arm designs. Original
Wood
Sold|$4,434
Swedish Empire Settee
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Lovely early 19th century Swedish empire settle bench. Original paint finish, 1820. Seat height
Pine
French 19th Century Parcel-Gilt Empire Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This diminutive Empire-style settee, c.1830, is from France. A stunning antique settee with
Hardwood
Sold|$15,500
Antique Anglo Indian Empire Settee or Sofa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual 19th Century Anglo Indian sofa handcrafted in teak with pegged construction featuring a rolled crest with carved pineapple and inscribed sea serpents, rounded arm ca...
Reed, Teak
Spectacular Original Antique American Empire Settee/Loveseat
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Phenomenal petite settee in the Empire style. This fantastic find is attributed to Charles-Honoré
Mahogany
Period French Empire Settee in Red Silk Damask Attributed to Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French empire mahogany sofa or settee with gilt bronze mounts and Empire style cerise silk
Mahogany
Sold|$4,400
American Empire Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
A fine and unusual example of American Empire small sofa (or love seat) with swan neck arms, winged
19th Century Empire Walnut Upholstered Settee
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely tailored walnut Empire settee. The top rail is flanked by two graceful sloping
Brass
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