Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Empire-style (2nd quarter 19th Century) mahogany side chairs with turned back rails, a central back burgundy leather upholstered panel and seat with decorative brass ...
Brass
Vintage Regency Flame Mahogany Empire Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention at your next dinner party with this spectacular set of eight vintage dining chairs, showcasing an exquisite blend of Regency-era elegance and bold, contemporary fla...
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
$12,875
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and important circa 1805 'Egyptian-style' bergère believed to be an early work of famed French Empire furniture-maker François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter of 'tub-chair' fo...
Upholstery, Mahogany
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. Rare 7-piece salon suite made in rich mahogany. Set comprises of a 2-seat sofa, 2 armchairs and 4 open armchairs....
Fabric, Mahogany
Bat Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Toronto, CA
Originally developed in early 19th century Chiavari by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, the Chiavarina chair distilled ornate Empire styles into a lighter, more refined construction that w...
Brass
$4,950
H 38 in W 40.5 in D 26.75 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Wood Marquise with Carved Palmettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood marquise chair from the 19th century, with carved palmettes.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional Pair of late Empire Period Chairs, of Comfortable Size and Flowing Movement of Form.
Brass
$4,036 / set
H 36.42 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
ANTIQUE PAIR OF WILLIAM KENT EMPIRE GREEN & GOLD GILT SWAN CARVED SIDE CHAIRs
By William Kent
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of circa 1880-1900 hand carved side chairs depicting swans, hand painted in green with gol...
Rattan, Wood
pr of Empire bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pr. of Empire 19th mahogany bergeres, gilt bronze trim and carved wood sphinxs with gilt detail,covered in leopard material.
Wood
$8,262Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Beech Bergeres, New Upholstered
Located in Darmstadt, DE
An elegant pair of Empire/Biedermeier bergères crafted from solid beech wood in the early 19th century.
Beech
Late American Empire Carved And Painted Rocker, Ca. 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well carved and constructed, white paint finished late American Empire rocker. The rocker with a shaped back splat with raised scrolled frame. The sloping arms with female winged ...
Fabric, Wood
$5,500 / set
H 41.5 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
Pair Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bergere Armchairs, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bergere armchairs with red & gold upholstery, Circa 1890.
Ormolu
Chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1890, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 96 cm / seat height. 45 cm / width 47 cm...
Walnut
$2,750 / set
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 39 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchair in Blue Patterned Stripped Silk Blent - Pair This Antique French Empire armchair set is crafted from rich mahogany w...
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
$39,500
H 38 in W 75.5 in D 28.25 in
French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805. This exquisite chaise is raised by six elegant Mahogany legs with Ormo...
Ormolu
Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
These delightful plank seat children’s chairs are in a rustic Empire style, with a scroll at the top of the back rail and turned legs at the front.
Pine
$401
H 37.8 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Antique chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1890, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are covered with new fabric. Dimensio...
Walnut
$8,498 / item
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Caned chair by Jean-Joseph Chapuis , early 19th century - Sold Individually
Located in Brussels, BE
Caned chair by Jean-Joseph Chapuis , early 19th century - Sold Individually Jean-Joseph Chapuis was born in Brussels in 1765.
Wood
$65,677
H 43.31 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
A Pair of Empire Style Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter. The Bergères each having armrests headed by finely cast caryatid herms. French, Circa 1880.
Ormolu
Pair Empire Style Leather-Upholstered Gilt Bronze Mid. Mahogany Bergere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Empire Style Leather-Upholstered Gilt Bronze Mid. Mahogany Bergere French, Circa 1900. Each curved back with tufted brown leather upholstery, continuing around to the sides, th...
Leather
Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.
Brass
Pair of Shepherdesses Chairs in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Shepherdesses in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany Sculpted heads of Eagles with hamstrung front feet ending in doe hooves. Rare pair of chairs purchased in France. Age appropria...
Leather, Mahogany
Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
By Dedar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and refined mahogany cockpit chair; the straight and enveloping backrest, the slightly worked and curved front legs, the rear saber legs, all this identifies a pure late Empi...
Velvet, Wood
$1,200 / item
H 36 in W 16 in D 15 in
Chiavari Midcentury Brass Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Italy, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and elegant Hollywood Regency-style Chiavarina chair from the 1950s. The design is based on the original 19th-century creation by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi from the Italia...
Brass
$8,893 / set
H 35.63 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by ...
Hardwood
$1,121
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Chiavari Chair of Giltwood In A Faux Bamboo Style Striped Upholstered Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
At the invitation of the President of the Economic Society of Chiavari, the Marquis Stefano Rivarola, Descalzi reworked some chairs in the French Empire style, simplifying the decora...
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Giltwood
$9,275 / set
H 40.5 in W 55 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Three Piece Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A nice late 19th / early 20th century gilt bronze mounted empire style three piece parlor set. Comprising of a settee and a pair of armchairs.
Bronze
$995 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 23 in
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4.
Cherry
$1,452Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 36 in W 23.25 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Empire Style Open Armchairs Blue Fabric, Chippy White and Gold, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair or crème or chippy white paint chairs in an Empire Style. These chairs have beautiful guilt details throughout.
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood
Pair of Empire Style Painted and Gilt Decorated Bergeres
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Egyptian Empire style painted and gilt decorated bergeres, late 20th century. The crest rail with a central carved face flanked by scrolling gilt vines the back of the crest...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Paint
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The early 19th century desk chair with ram's head arms and turned legs, is attributable to Jacob Desmalter and dates to circa 1805.
Mahogany
$2,700 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.46 in D 21.46 in
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The warm, honey-toned burl wood displays exquisite grain patterns that highlight the craftsmanship and quality of the period. The chairs stand on elegant sabre legs, typical of the E...
Burl
$1,995
H 39 in W 24 in D 23 in
1930s Vintage Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Chairs measure 24" W x 23" D x 39" H.
Fabric, Hardwood
$4,400 / item
H 36 in W 39 in D 39 in
Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Italian Empire Style Serpent Armchair 1 of 2
By Quatrain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Italian Empire Style Serpent Armchair. 1 of 2 Available.
Silk, Ebony, Mahogany
$1,652Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Danish Wingback Chair and Ottoman, Fabric and Walnut, 1950s Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
White; Fabric; Wingback Chair; Ottoman; Danish Design; 1950s; Walnut; Wood; Scandinavia; Scandinavian Design; Empire; Pouf; Lounge Chair; Upholstery; Stylish 1950s high back lounge...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,150
H 37.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts & Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man’s office or study with this elegant Empire armchair. Hand-carved in France circa 1890 and built of solid mahogany, the desk chair stands on tapered legs ending with gi...
Bronze
$3,762 / set
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish 1800s Antique Honey pair
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of carver chairs in highly quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey color French polish finish with ormolu roundel on the arms and f...
Birch
1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, carved wood swan club chairs on castors set you could hope to find. In the style of George Smith. Outstanding design i...
Upholstery, Wood
$7,115
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
A French Empire Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Terminus
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A French Empire Georges Desmalter Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Pediments With Square Tapering Legs & Hoof Feet. François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1...
Cane, Mahogany
$2,950
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Side Chair by Friedrich Rambach, master carpenter, Stockholm active 1834-1861.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A unique Empire lounge chair with brass detail on neckrest.
Brass
Set of chairs, Poland, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of chairs, Poland, 1920s. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak dimensions height 95 cm seat height 47 cm width 43 cm depth 48 cm
Fabric, Walnut
$65,677
H 43.31 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Bergères, Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter. The Bergères each having armrests headed by finely cast caryatid herms. French, Circa 1880. ...
Ormolu
$1,900
H 30.75 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines.
Leather, Mahogany
$2,995
H 36 in W 24 in D 25 in
French Regency Style Ebonized Chair W/ Gilt Neo-Classical Swans & Tiger Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a killer chair! It is a regency style ebonized arm chair with neo-classical giltwood swan arms and paws. The tiger velvet is new. The chair is unmarked and is possibly by Pat...
Velvet, Fruitwood, Giltwood
$3,831 / set
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Swedish Antique Biedermeier Carver Chairs 1800s Quilted Golden Birch A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arm...
Birch
Huge Pair of Barrel Form Mahogany Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Late French Empire mahogany barrel form chair with turned legs, along with a modern copy.
Mahogany
$3,762 / set
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Dark Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in a darker oak color French polish finish with rounded arms.
Birch
$2,736 / set
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Fan Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in a honey color French polish finish with rounded arms.
Birch
$3,961 / set
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square Pair
Located in Lewes, England
Pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms...
Birch
$3,831 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Quilted Golden Birch square
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms ...
Birch
$3,899 / set
H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Early 1900s Antique Quilted Birch Wreath A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of beautiful carver chairs in highest grade quilted birch veneers finished in the Classic darker oak / mahogany color French polish finish with rounde...
Birch
Vintage Giltwood Caning and Upholstery Chair with Woven Pattern
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage gilded caning and upholstery chair with woven pattern. Excellent condition. measurements are 23" in width by 26.5" in Depth by 34.5" in height. Seat width is 20", seat width ...
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Walnut, Giltwood
19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair. Measures 20" in width, 22" in depth and 36" in height. Seat height is 18".
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,036 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Early 1900 Swedish Antique Marquetry Inlays Art Deco A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Art Deco/ late Biedermeier Empire pair of carver chairs in highly quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic darker honey color French polish finish with very unusu...
Birch
Pair of Early Chiavari Chairs by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Sharon, CT
Extraordinary light and strong, probably out of rosewood. Early version in untouched condition. Missing their rush seating-one chair retains remnants of early (if not original) rushi...
Wood
$2,400 / item
H 39 in W 31 in D 31 in
1960s Thomas Hope Style Sabre Leg Chairs, Neoclassical Design, England
Located in San Francisco, CA
The pseudo-classical manner was generally called "English Empire". The chairs offered, interpret the design by Thomas Hope in a very stylish way.
Gesso, Giltwood
$1,915 / item
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1 A
Located in Lewes, England
3 Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French polish finish with rounded arms and th...
Birch
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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