19th Century Empire Sofa with Brass Mounts and Ebonized Finish
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1870s French empire sofa newly upholstered with muslin and ready for the fabric of your
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Brass
19th Century Empire Sofa with Brass Mounts and Ebonized Finish
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1870s French empire sofa newly upholstered with muslin and ready for the fabric of your
Brass
Antique American Empire Classical Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire classical sofa offers mahogany frame with carved scrolled crest
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$6,200
French 19th Century Empire Style Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Empire style sofa is made of walnut from 19th Century France. The decorative laurel
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Empire Style Mahogany Tufted Parlor Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Empire Style Carved Mahogany Tufted Back Parlor Sofa on Casters Newly Reupholstered in Full
Leather, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Federal Style Sofa, Circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Federal style sofa offers flame mahogany frame with scroll form rail and
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Classical Greco Figural Gooseneck Mahogany Sofa c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Classical Greco figural sofa offers mahogany frame with scroll form
Mahogany, Upholstery
Intricately Carved American Empire Antique Mahogany Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricately carved American Empire antique mahogany settee. To be reupholstered with 6 yards C. O
Upholstery, Mahogany
Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
wings with fine ormolu rondelles. Sofa has a rope carving along seat rail and rests on carved hairy paw
Brass, Ormolu
19th century French Carved Walnut Hall Console Table Marble Empire Regency Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, an antique French carved walnut hall table, so lovely and graceful, with
Marble
French Empire Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
French Empire settee acajou, upholstery and glided accents. Gilded and carved caratydids and lions
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Figural Eagle
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire sofa or settee features mahogany construction with highly detailed carved
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$5,800
French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Empire settee dates back to around 1810-15 and comes from France. The elegant settee
Cherry
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
Reed, Teak
Swedish Transitional Late Gustavian / Early Empire Sofa, Circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Swedish transitional late Gustavian / early Empire sofa / settee, circa 1810, origin: Sweden
Pine
Sold|$4,450
Swedish Empire Painted Sofa, circa 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome Karl Johan Sofa with carved embellishments of acanthus leaves on scrolled arms, and
Upholstery, Wood
Child Size Continental Empire Fruitwood Antique Recamier Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
robust curvature of the seat backs. Crisply carved and executed dolphin head terminals curve over the
Fruitwood, Muslin
Spectacular Pair of Gilded Wood Jonathan Charles Style Empire Winged Sofa Tables
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Jonathon Charles style carved walnut Empire winged sofa- end tables pair. Metal base, gold gilt
Metal
Sold|$9,200
Period Empire Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved, Painted and Gilded Empire Sofa.
Sold|$12,029
Impressive 19th Century Empire Carved Birch Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Impressive 19th century Empire carved birch sofa circa 1830. Stunning statement piece of
Fabric, Birch
Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique classical American Empire upholstered sofa features flame mahogany frame with scroll
Upholstery, Mahogany
Exceptional American Empire Carved Mahogany Sofa With Hidden Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine American Empire sofa with striking form and masterful carving. The crest rail with carved
Wood
Empire Mahogany Wood Hand Carved / Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Empire style mahogany wood framed hand carved scroll arm sofa. The sofa is very sturdy and in good
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire sofa features carved mahogany frame with cornucopia over paw feet and
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Flame Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire Classical flame mahogany sofa features carved acanthus scrolled arms and
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1840
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical upholstered carved mahogany sofa features arms with
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Carved Swan Paw Feet Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire flame mahogany carved swan paw feet sofa. Item features a swan carved frame
Mahogany
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Walnut And Burl Sofa C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire Greco upholstered sofa offers walnut and burl construction having floral carved crest
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Antique Empire Carved Mahogany Faux Alligator Croc Leather Settee Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
A stunning, totally refurbished Empire sofa with scrolled arms and intricate carvings throughout
Textile, Faux Leather, Mahogany
Antique Quervelle Style American Empire Foliate Carved Flame Mahogany Sofa C1850
By Quervelle School
Located in Big Flats, NY
Empire Foliate Carved Flame Mahogany Sofa in the Manner of Quervelle C1850 Measures- 42"H x 82.75"W x 32
Mahogany
Stunning Gianni Versace Fabric Covered American First Period Empire Carved Sofa
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A stunning sight. The first period American classically fashioned Empire sofa (Like New York) with
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Empire Period Daybed Sofa
Located in Wichita, KS
An early 19th century, richly carved, French daybed or settee from the Empire period with a
Linen, Wood
Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Federal Empire period carved flame mahogany high back / arm loveseat sofa, circa
Velvet, Mahogany
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 2-3 Seat 19th Century Art Deco Empire
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire smaller sofa couch with a highly carved shape and stunning shell
Birch
Empire or Biedermeier Sofa in Mahogany, Northern Europe, circa 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Empire or Biedermeier upholstered sofa with a French-polished mahogany frame, Northern Europe (from
Mahogany, Upholstery, Muslin
Marble Cocktail Table with Carved Wood Gargoyle Feet
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large and wonderful cocktail table with carved wooden base and great red marble plate, Germany
Marble
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Marquise Chair (Wide Bergere), Second Empire
Located in London, Park Royal
A finely carved French marquise (wide bergère) from the Second Empire period (c.1860), reflecting
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Empire Mahogany Carved Paw Feet Pink Parlor Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire mahogany carved paw feet pink parlor settee loveseat sofa. Item features
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique French Empire Mahogany Carved Paw Feet Pink Parlor Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Mahogany Carved Paw Feet Pink Parlor Arm Chair. Item features carved paw
Fabric, Mahogany
Small French Empire Style Carved Wood Red White Chaise Lounge Fainting Couch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Vintage French Empire Style Carved Wood chaise longue. Great for use as a child's chaise
Fabric, Wood
French Empire Style Settee Loveseat Sofa Cream and Gold Figural Carved Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Early 20th Century French Neoclassical / Empire style figural gold gilt and cream painted
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century Empire Recamier or Fainting Couch in Mahogany with Upholstery
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
arm and footrest, curved back, and cornucopia feet in mahogany, with finely carved acanthus leaves and
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$5,800
Empire Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in New Haven, CT
This Empire style mahogany sofa has bronze ormolu mounts made circa 1860.
Mahogany
Sold|$8,500
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa
Located in San Mateo, CA
A beautiful Mahogany French Empire Carved Sofa / Settee. There is elegant brass ormolu across the
Brass
19th Century French Carved Wood Sofa with Its Original Velvet Cover from 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French carved wood sofa with its original velvet cover from 1890s.
Velvet, Wood
Elegant French Walnut Sofa circa 1820 Great Color and Patina
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nicely carved French walnut Empire period sofa circa 1820 with great color and patina
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Empire Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
19th century empire carved mahogany sofa.
Mahogany
Sold|$5,614
19th Century Empire Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary antique empire sofa handcrafted out of mahogany wood and is in great condition
Brass
19th Century American Empire Sofa with Carved Eagle Heads and Hair Paw Feet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"19th century American empire sofa with carved eagle heads and hair paw feet" circa 1825-1835
Mahogany
Sold|$3,575
Circa 1830's French Empire Walnut Sofa Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French circa 1830s Empire Style Sofa bench has been completely restored. The carved frame is
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Polyester, Walnut
French Empire Style Mahogany Upholstered Settee Antique Sofa
Located in East Hampton, NY
This Empire mahogany settee is in the French empire style, it is an upholstered settee, or an
Fabric, Mahogany
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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.
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