Antique Empire-Style Bergère Chair, Fabric and Wood, c. 1900
Located in Brussels, BE
Empire-style Bergère, 1900s
Antique Early 1900s European Empire Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Empire-Style Bergère Chair, Fabric and Wood, c. 1900
Located in Brussels, BE
Empire-style Bergère, 1900s
Fabric, Wood
19th Century American Empire Side Chairs, Mahogany & Gold Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Empire mahogany veneer side chairs having an openwork urn-form splat back with an upholstered inset seat in a gold and red striped gradated fabric, standing on two...
Fabric
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Located in Hanover, MA
Saturday Sale until 31 July 2024 Mid-late 19th century (Second Period) American Empire chair, stripped, tightened and finish restored and polished, ready for your upholsterer's work...
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Regency Inlaid Mahogany Swivel Piano Harpist Stool Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Regency Inlaid Mahogany Swivel Piano Harpist Stool Chair.
Mahogany
Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this one-of-a-kind executive swivel chair, packed with character and timeless elegance. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this stunning piece...
Brass
Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of carved walnut gondola chairs featuring dolphins. Crafted in the grand Napoleonic French empire taste with a curved crestrail and intricately carved splat centered by...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Empire Tub Armchair
Located in Belmont, MA
Its graceful proportions and carved accents embody the grandeur and neoclassical influence of the Empire style, making it an ideal accent chair for a living room, study, or sophistic...
Mahogany
American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair, circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently needlepoint reupholstered American Empire mahogany side chair. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and stands 35" tall.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,354Sale Price / set|20% Off
Empire Style Pair Of Italian Chairs "King" With "Vienna Straw"
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Empire Style Pair of Italian Chairs (Lucca) "King" with "Vienna Straw" We kindly suggest you read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical info...
Straw, Walnut
Empire Style Walnut Tub Chair in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter
Located in Montreal, QC
Empire Style Walnut Bergere Chair in the manner of Jacob Desmelter with nicely carved rams head resting on articulated hoof feet.
Walnut
$3,781 / set
Pair of Empire Style Window Seats
Located in Lymington, GB
A smart pair of Empire-style window seats of superb quality, and in excellent condition. Supported on stained-oak tapering square legs with gilt-brass mounts and hairy-paw feet. Upho...
Wood
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition.
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Bergere Chair with Ram’s Head Arms
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved Empire style mahogany bergere chair with white upholstery and carved ram’s head arms.
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Pair of Empire Walnut Salon Chairs, Each With Floral Carved Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Empire Walnut Salon Chairs, Each With Carved Detailing & Relief Tulip Motifs.
Walnut
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side chair with Ormolu Mounts 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Empire side chair offers mahogany construction having stylized urn form back slat and foliate cast ormolu mounts throughout, 19th century Measures - 35.75"H x 16.7...
Ormolu
Pair of French Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mounted Side Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Empire Period gilt-bronze mounted side chairs.
Bronze
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful ebonized and parcel gilded Regency-style armchair. The stripe velvet upholstery is newer. This chair displays a finely carved and gilded tapered legs and arms with a simp...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
French Empire Mahogany Side Chair, Antique, Griffin Legs, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Cent) mahogany sleigh back side chair with bronze griffin legs and trim and red seat
Bronze
Pair of Antique Late Empire Mahogany Salon Chairs from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of antique Late Empire salon chairs from the 1840s, made of mahogany.
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs, Two Pair Available
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th-century Italian Empire side chairs featuring carved foliage back with central ebonized medallion and elegantly curved legs.
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold Solid wood, hand-carved, with very fine and detailed craftsmanship.
Bronze
Pair 19th C. American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair 19th Century American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs. Measure 18.25" in width, 21.5" in depth and 35.5" in height.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs Attributed to Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs Attributed to Francois Linke Dimensions : 36.5" Tall X 25" Wide X 21" Deep SH - 17.5" AH - 25.25" This pair of Bergere chairs wer...
Bronze
19th Century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany and Upholstered side Chair.
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs w/ Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - a Pair.
Bronze
Empire Style Italian "Milano" Mahogany Dining Chairs w/ Damask Jacquard Fabric
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant set of six Empire-style Italian dining chairs crafted in a rich Milano-finish cherry mahogany, The set includes 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs.
Damask, Mahogany
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Ormolu Chair with Figures c1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Empire Carved & Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Ormolu Chair with Figures c1820 Measures - 34" x 18" x 20 1/2" A striking example of early 19th-century French Empire design, t...
Ormolu
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Empire Mahogany Gilded Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 Empire mahogany gilded Sweden.
Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs, Wood and Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs - Original untouched finish newly reupholstered seat in Jim Thompson fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and solid mahogany side chair. The chair is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet and square tapered legs.
Ormolu
$3,412Sale Price / set|35% Off
Set of Three Elegant Mahogany, Empire Style Chairs, One Pair and a Single Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous chairs white great patina and beautiful lines on these Swedish Empire style chairs.
Mahogany
Pair of Rare Postmodern Empire Black Lacquered Swan Neck Wide Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of Swan neck black lacquered wide chairs recovered in beige ultrasuede fabric , and a semigloss finish beautiful elegant and unique we have 4 more available we are selling ...
Ultrasuede, Wood
Late 19th-C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Mahogany Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 19th century French Empire mahogany side chairs with gilt bronze mounts.
Bronze
Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif.
Fabric, Damask, Mahogany
Pair French Empire Mahogany with Green Beige Tufted Seat Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent pair of French Empire Carved Mahogany with Green and Beige Tufted Upholstered Seat Side Chairs.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage Mahogany, Empire Style, Green Upholstery Office Chairs, Set of Two!!
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Vintage Mahogany, Empire Style, Green Upholstery Office Chairs, Set of Two!!
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx" Ormolu - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx/Lion" Ormolu - a Pair.
Bronze
Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk chair with carved diamond motif on crest and richly carved griffin wings above articulated paw feet with tan colored leather upholstery. Height: 30" Seat height: 17" Depth: ...
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Six French Empire Carved and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome set of six French Empire carved and bleached mahogany dining chairs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th C Empire Star & Shield Coat of Arms Dining Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Empire star & shield coat of arms dining chairs Priced each.
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats.
Wood
Pair of 1850s French Empire Wood Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1850s French Empire side chairs. Hand carved.
Wood
$7,200Sale Price|28% Off
Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Empire mahogany desk chair or fauteuil de bureau.
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Empire Ebonized Opera Chairs With Custom Tiger Upholstery-Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
An unexpected marriage of old-world elegance and playful sophistication, this pair of late 19th century Empire opera chairs has been refreshed with striking tiger-inspired upholstery...
Walnut, Upholstery, Paint
American Empire Flame Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, circa 1890s a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous pair of American Empire Flame Mahogany cane seat chairs. Newly caned seats.
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century Empire Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Armchair
Located in El Monte, CA
Roman and Greek foliage motifs carved on the back and arms of the chair delicately frame the chair. Truly representative of the Empire Style, the chair rests on two acanthus leaf mot...
Bronze
Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality near pair of French Mahogany Empire influenced armchairs. Each being upholstered in a classical damask patterned burgundy fabric, polished back rail, Dolphins carved t...
Mahogany
Set of Six Napoleonic Empire Style Bronze Mounted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of six mahogany dining chairs made in the grand Napoleonic Empire taste.
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp / Lyre Back Side Chairs - a Pair.
Fabric, Wood
pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical/Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs. Each wonderful chair is raised on four square curved legs all connec...
Ormolu
Vintage Neoclassical Empire Style Swan Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Neoclassical Empire Swan Arm Giltwood Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered in “Kings Gold” Italian Silk Velvet - Pair Striking pair of Neoclassical Empire style lounge chairs ...
Wood, Silk, Giltwood
Six Early 19th Century Venetian Chairs, Walnut, Empire Style, wax polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sufficiently robust structure, empire style graced by a typical Venetian backrest
Walnut
French Empire Solid Mahogany Regency Side Chairs Figural Bronze Ormolu, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire solid mahogany Regency side chairs with figural bronze ormolu - a pair.
Bronze
Pair of Antique Empire Style Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Carved Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34 1/4 in W: 17 1/4 in D: 20 1/2 in SH: 19 1/2 in Pair of Antique Dutch Empire Style Marquetry Inlaid & Carved Side Chairs – 19th Century Neoclassical Elegance Ele...
Upholstery, Wood
An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris
By Kahn
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris.
Ormolu
Set of 2 Black and Gold Armchairs and 4 Chairs , Empire style
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 2 Black and Gold Armchairs and 4 Chairs , Empire style
Wood
Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered side Chairs.
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Bergere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely period French Directoire bergere, restored and upholstered in silk velvet. Lovely armchair with beautiful turned legs and columnar supports at the arms.
Mahogany
$25,200Sale Price / set|21% Off
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985
By Robert Venturi, Knoll, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In 1985 the 'Chippendale' model was introduced by the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of their collection. Other chairs in the collection include the Sheraton chair, Queen Anne ...
Leather, Laminate, Plywood
Set of Four American Empire Burled Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Four American Empire hancrafted Burled Mahogany and recently Re Upholstered Side Chairs in great antique condition.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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.
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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.
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