Empire Leather Chair
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage 1940s American Swivel Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Empire Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Revival Bergere Chairs
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Empire Chairs
Leather, Cane, Beech
20th Century English Regency Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Edwardian Chairs
Wood
20th Century Dutch Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s French Empire Armchairs
Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Empire Desks
Bronze
Antique 1840s American American Empire Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century British Empire Cupboards
Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century British Empire Cupboards
Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Stools
Chrome
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Dressers
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 1890s American American Empire Rocking Chairs
Leather, Mohair, Oak
2010s American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1960s Scottish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
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Empire Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is an Empire chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021An 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
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