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Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian

Category

Antique 1810s Dutch Empire Sofas

Materials

Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood

Early 19th Century Empire Pear-Wood Sofa, Restored, Made in Austria
Early 19th Century Empire Pear-Wood Sofa, Restored, Made in Austria

Early 19th Century Empire Pear-Wood Sofa, Restored, Made in Austria

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Austrian Empire inlaid sofa Made of pear-wood. (Inlaid) Completely restored. Surface was done by

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Pearwood

Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel
Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel

Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Precious mid-19th century Venetian sofa attributable to Valentino Panciera Besarel in hand-carved

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved
Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved

Imperial Stylish Lion Salon Couch in Antique Empire Style beech hand carved

Located in Berlin, DE

Fine detailed carving work on solid beechwood. Gilded. Armrests ended in protruding, winged, forward leaning lions heads in Bronze. Measures: Width:146cm height:117 cm Depth: 7...

Category

20th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Beech

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"

Located in Dayton, OH

Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A
Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A

Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A

Located in Lewes, England

Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Birch

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

Located in London, Park Royal

A finely hand carved French two-seater canapé à dossier droit (straight-back sofa) from the Second

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sofa, Historismus, 1880s
Sofa, Historismus, 1880s

Sofa, Historismus, 1880s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Wooden parts has some signs use - Good, original condition.   

Category

Antique 1880s Czech Empire Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

$900Sale Price|50% Off

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Trenton, NJ

nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Swedish Empire Giltwood Settee
Antique Swedish Empire Giltwood Settee

Antique Swedish Empire Giltwood Settee

Located in London, GB

An incredibly beautiful antique Swedish Empire gilt wood settee. This was recently imported from

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Empire Sofas

Materials

Giltwood, Cotton

19th century Swedish carved birch sofa
19th century Swedish carved birch sofa

19th century Swedish carved birch sofa

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century swedish carved birch sofa circa 1880. Elegant Swedish formal sofa which seats a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Swedish Empire Painted Parcel Gilt Settee
Swedish Empire Painted Parcel Gilt Settee

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas

Materials

Gold

Mid-20th Century Regency Style Velvet Sofa
Mid-20th Century Regency Style Velvet Sofa

Mid-20th Century Regency Style Velvet Sofa

Located in Sheffield, MA

The mid-20th century sofa has wood cabriole legs with padded feet set within undulating front and

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Empire Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century
Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century

Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant French Empire style settee offers a truly spectacular silhouette that is sure to impress

Category

Vintage 1970s Empire Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)
Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

Located in Leimen, DE

exquisite Elegant Empire Settee, crafted in 1810. This resplendent sofa is a testament to the timeless

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas

Materials

Bronze

French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee
French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Folk Art Oil on Canvas, circa 1830 Attributed to S.V.D. Schans, Unsigned
Folk Art Oil on Canvas, circa 1830 Attributed to S.V.D. Schans, Unsigned

Folk Art Oil on Canvas, circa 1830 Attributed to S.V.D. Schans, Unsigned

By S.V.D. Schans

Located in Incline Village, NV

attire to each other, holding books, hair in perfect place, posed around an Empire sofa, hand painted

Category

Antique 1820s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Bellanger French Empire Mahogany Pink and Red Stripe Upholstered Settee
Bellanger French Empire Mahogany Pink and Red Stripe Upholstered Settee

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Swedish Maker, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Sweden, 19th Century
Swedish Maker, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Sweden, 19th Century

Swedish Maker, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

A mahogany and beige fabric Empire-style sofa designed and produced in Sweden, first half of 19th

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815

Located in Houston, TX

. Dating to the transitional period between high Gustavian and early Swedish Empire styles, the sofa

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet
French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet

French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet

Located in Astoria, NY

An exquisite French mid-20th century curved sofa in the style of Napoleon III, sourced in Provence

Category

Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Jacquard, Velvet, Hardwood

Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860

Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fine and well preserved mahogany & gilt bronze canapé from the Second Empire Period under the

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Neo-Empire 5-Tier Tall Entry Hall Shelf Bookcase with One Drawer Storage
Neo-Empire 5-Tier Tall Entry Hall Shelf Bookcase with One Drawer Storage

Neo-Empire 5-Tier Tall Entry Hall Shelf Bookcase with One Drawer Storage

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Black and walnut narrow tall hall 5' console shelf with a one drawer storage compartment.

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Sofa Tables

Materials

Walnut

Duncan Phyfe Style Love Seat Settee with Scrolling Arms
Duncan Phyfe Style Love Seat Settee with Scrolling Arms

Duncan Phyfe Style Love Seat Settee with Scrolling Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

ebonized wood legs paired with the luxurious, textured upholstery, this sofa brings a sense of warmth and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Empire Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Romantic Canape French, 19th Century in Oilwood
Romantic Canape French, 19th Century in Oilwood

Romantic Canape French, 19th Century in Oilwood

Located in Madrid, ES

romantic canape French, 19th century in Oilwood. Upholstered seat and back, decorated with floral motifs. Usage signs. Dimensions: 104 x 235 x 64 cm good conditions

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Wood

Venetian lacquered and gilded gold leaf drawing room, late 18th century
Venetian lacquered and gilded gold leaf drawing room, late 18th century

Venetian lacquered and gilded gold leaf drawing room, late 18th century

Located in Vicenza, IT

Refined Venetian drawing room dating from the latter part of the 18th century, consisting of a sofa, two armchairs, two chairs, and an elegant coffee table with a green marble top. T...

Category

Antique 18th Century European Empire Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

20th Century French Empire Salon Sofa/Couch, Black
20th Century French Empire Salon Sofa/Couch, Black

20th Century French Empire Salon Sofa/Couch, Black

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century French Empire Salon Sofa/Couch, black Very specific finely detailed carving work on

Category

20th Century French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Beech

Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray
Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray

Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray

Located in Nice, FR

Empire style sofa Structure in solid mahogany with brass medallions Renovated upholstery, thick

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Empire Canapes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840
Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840

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

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Empire Loveseats

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Architectural Empire Salon-Sofa Superstructure, circa 1890
19th Century Architectural Empire Salon-Sofa Superstructure, circa 1890

19th Century Architectural Empire Salon-Sofa Superstructure, circa 1890

Located in Berlin, DE

mirror and glass panes. Gilded bronze fittings. In the middle a two-seat sofa. (O-248).

Category

Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Rare Needlepoint Empire Salon (One Sofa and Two Armchairs)
Rare Needlepoint Empire Salon (One Sofa and Two Armchairs)

Rare Needlepoint Empire Salon (One Sofa and Two Armchairs)

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa and two armchairs in mahogany. The armrest is adorned with dolphins and saber-shaped legs

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch
Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch

Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze couch French, late 19th century Dimensions

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Canapes

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details
Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE
HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

year old suite of French Empire style carved seating depicting large Eagles Please note the delivery

Category

20th Century French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fine French Empire Creme and Gilded Figural Marble Top Console Sofa Table
Fine French Empire Creme and Gilded Figural Marble Top Console Sofa Table

Fine French Empire Creme and Gilded Figural Marble Top Console Sofa Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautifully carved and decorated gilt and creme painted French Empire style console or

Category

Vintage 1940s French Empire Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms
Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms

Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms

Located in Southampton, NJ

A classic French Empire Style curved back settee with distinct Neoclassical design elements in the

Category

Early 2000s American Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Silk, Walnut

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs
19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

ormolu mounted French Empire Egyptian revival salon seating A very good looking and decorative suite

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck
Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck

Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck

Located in Charmes, FR

Turkish or billiard sofa, restoration period, swan neck decoration, discolored and stained fabric

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Canapes

Materials

Wood

Antique French Recamier Sofa Bench, Ebonized Mahogany, Circa 1820
Antique French Recamier Sofa Bench, Ebonized Mahogany, Circa 1820

Antique French Recamier Sofa Bench, Ebonized Mahogany, Circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A black, antique French sofa bench-recamier made of hand crafted ebonized Mahogany, in good

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Ebony, Mahogany

Empire Revival Settee by Sebastian Vogel
Empire Revival Settee by Sebastian Vogel

Empire Revival Settee by Sebastian Vogel

By Sebastian Vogel

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Empire Revival Sofa - originally designed by Sebastian Vogel (1799-1837) for the Baron Rudnyansky

Category

20th Century Settees

Materials

Gold

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burl Wood and Mounted Brass Console or Sofa Table
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burl Wood and Mounted Brass Console or Sofa Table

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burl Wood and Mounted Brass Console or Sofa Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Neoclassical or Empire style console table or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA

Category

Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Pl. 17 Antique Print of a Sofa and Furniture by Kramer 'circa 1910'
Pl. 17 Antique Print of a Sofa and Furniture by Kramer 'circa 1910'

Pl. 17 Antique Print of a Sofa and Furniture by Kramer 'circa 1910'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Sofa Etablissement im Empire Karakter'. Lithograph of a sofa and furniture

Category

Early 20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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Empire Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the empire couch you’re looking for. Each empire couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. Find 219 options for an antique or vintage empire couch now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer empire couch, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each empire couch bearing Empire, Neoclassical or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made empire couch over the years, but those crafted by Artelegno, Biedermeier and Cupioli made in Italy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Empire Couch?

An empire couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,527, while the lowest priced sells for $565 and the highest can go for as much as $44,673.

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