Italian Empire Mahogany Sofa
Sold|$5,500
Italian Empire Mahogany Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Highly Figured Mahogany,Front Legs Terminating in Dogs Heads
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Wood
Sold|$5,500
Italian Empire Mahogany Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Highly Figured Mahogany,Front Legs Terminating in Dogs Heads
Wood
French Empire Style Late 19th Century Gilt Sofa
Located in Kent, GB
This grand gold gilt antique French sofa is in the Empire style, dating from the late 19th century
Wood
A Swedish Empire Style Sofa
Located in London, GB
A 20th Century One Off Commission Swedish Empire Style Sofa
Sold|$5,808
First Empire Lombard Mahogany Sofa
Located in Moncalvo, IT
Lombard sofa with beautiful golden decoration.
Mahogany
19th Century Empire Walnut Italian Sofa Paolina Dormeuse, 1800s
Located in Roma, RM
Dormeuse or Paolina, central Italy, early 19th century, in walnut wood. Imposing in its dimensions but at the same time it remains well-proportioned and sinuous in its forms. Six leg...
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Empire High-Arm Sofa, circa 1815
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
mid-19th century, the Empire look was in fashion in America. A perfect sofa for romantics, to
Walnut
Empire Mahogany Sofa, Bronze Motif, Striped Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Empire mahogany sofa, bronze motif, striped upholstery
Bronze
Newly Laquered and Upholstered Empire Style Sofa in Leopard Print
Located in Bridport, CT
Unbelievable and rare piece. The frame has been newly laquered in white paint. The upholstery is brand new as well in leopard print. Incredible statement piece, incredible addition t...
Upholstery, Wood
French Empire Style Late 19th Century Gilt Sofa
Located in Kent, GB
This grand gold gilt antique French sofa is in the Empire style, dating from the late 19th century
Wood
19th Century French Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Empire Style Two-Seat Salon Sofa
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Super quality French mahogany Empire style 2-seat sofa with very good brass mounts and further
Brass
Sold|$5,500
Empire Canape
Located in Alexandria, VA
This sofa has hand-carved mahogany sea serpent arms - 4 sabre legs in front. Restored French polish
Sold|$13,500
Empire Style Recamier
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
French Recamier in the Empire style with bronze mountings and solid silk upholstery. It also
Silk, Wood
Sold|$4,200
French Empire Style Recamier
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French Empire style recamier.
Bronze
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
Sold|$2,750
French Empire banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful graceful Empire banquette. Insert seat.
Upholstery
Sold|$2,500
American Empire table.
Located in Hudson, NY
American Empire Table. Beautiful mahogany. Circa 1840.
Mahogany
Sold|$4,950
Brazilian Rosewood Caned Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Unusual late Brazilian Empire 19C hand caned sofa in Jacarandá (Brazilian Rosewood)
Rosewood
Sold|$10,000
Austrian 2nd Empire suite
Located in Hudson, NY
Austrian 2nd Empire Suite sofa and two armchairs in walnut PLEASE NOTE SUITE PRICED
Upholstery
Sold|$4,900
Period Empire Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Walnut Frame with Down Cushion
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
Sold|$5,850
Italian Empire painted banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th. century Italian painted Empire banquette.
Sold|$12,435
Decoratively Carved Mahogany and Rosewood Sofa
Located in New York, NY
19C Brazilian Empire style claw foot sofa in newly upholstered dark brown mohair. In Jacaranda and
Rosewood, Mahogany
Sold|$12,435
Decoratively Carved Mahogany and Rosewood Sofa
Located in New York, NY
19C Brazilian Empire style claw foot sofa in newly upholstered dark brown mohair. In Rosewood
Rosewood, Mahogany
Early 19th C Italian Empire Mahogany Day Bed or Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
A distinct early-19th century Italian daybed. Delicate wood carving and elegant brass decorations. Ball feet, scrolled arms, low back with cushions.
Bronze
Sold|$2,200
Empire Style Painted Settee and Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Empire style settee and chair with beautiful old weathered paint.
Early 19th century French Empire walnut canopy
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small French Empire 19th century canopy.
Walnut
Early 1800s Empire Period Birch Veneer Biedermeier Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Great scale and presence with simplicity of design make this large Empire period bench a visual
Birch
French Empire Style Mahogany Canape with Parcel-Gilt
Located in San Francisco, CA
The straight crestrail flanked by outscrolling sides faced with parcel gilt demi-swans, upholstered and with two bolsters in a cheetah pattern Lee Jofa fabric, above a radial carved ...
Mahogany
Period French Empire Settee Attributed by Christies to George Jacob, circa 1810
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, BC
A period French Consulate/Empire mahogany sofa with gilt bronze mounts, (likely added in the later
Bronze, Steel
19th Century French Sleeper Empire Mahogany Bronze Dore Good Double Face
Located in Paris, FR
19th French sleeper Empire Mahogany Bronze Dore E Good DOUBLE FACE INSIDE MEASURES 155 X 65 CM.
Antique French Kingwood and Marble Bouillotte Table with Brass Gallery Top
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
sofa table too. Standing on Fine tapered legs finished with brass caps. The table has two drawers and
Kingwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Empire Period sofa, circa 1820
Sold|$5,400
Empire Mahogany Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome empire style mahogany settee. The arms terminate with ebonized Egyptian female heads.
Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
Sold|$3,500
French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Vancouver, BC
A small daybed/sofa in the full French Empire lit-de-bateau style, the oak frame stained and
Silk, Oak
Swedish Empire Recamier / Fainting Couch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Named for Madam Recamier the fainting couch was a staple for the homes of the fashionable. They
Empire Period Gray Painted and Parcel-Gilt Daybed or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Empire period gray painted and parcel-gilt daybed or sofa Early 19th century What could be
Wood
Sold|$3,200
French Empire Style Day Bed / Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very charming small size. Mahogany and mahogany veneer.
Interior measures 64" x 26".
Italian 'Empire' Giltwood Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Italian “Empire” Giltwood Sofa & Pair of Armchairs with Sabre Legs & Dolphin Armrests c.1830
Giltwood
Superb Napoleon III Painted & Down French Empire Recamier / Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular French Napoleon III, superbly curvacious, down filled original painted frame, #Recamier, Canape, Loveseat, inverted scrolled legs, generous form and wonderfully comfortab...
Wood
Sold|$17,500
Period Directoire/Empire settee
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vancouver, BC
Period Directoire/Empire mahogany sofa with lion head arm supports and paw feet, some ormolu likely
Mahogany, Silk
Sold|$7,950
A Nice Fainting Couch / Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a nice Empire style fainting couch / bench carved in beechwood upholstered in tufted
Wood, Leather
Game of Thrones Fiji Palmwood "Mendi", Hand-Made Two-Seater Sofa and Easy Chair
By Pacific Green
Located in Ottawa, ON
: H: 88, W: 85, D: 77 cm. Sofa: H: 85, W: 145, D: 77 cm.
Palmwood
Sold|$3,394
Good Quality French Regence Period Settee
Located in Seaford, GB
An excellent quality French Mahogany Empire Regence period Settee, Sofa or Couch. The Mahogany is
Mahogany
Sold|$4,500
American Empire Sofa
Located in Miami Beach, FL
American Empire sofa. Philadelphia, circa 1830.
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
Empire Sofa, Antique American in Coral Woven Damask Fabric
Located in Harrisburg, PA
Rescued from ruin, this beautiful American Empire sofa has had its original shellac removed and
Polyester, Mahogany
Sold|$15,000
Pair of American Empire Sofas, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
We were able to buy these from a local museum several years ago. Recently we decided to move them along. As you know antique pairs are fairly rare. These are nicely carved with a goo...
Wood
Empire Sofa, France circa 1810, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Muenster, NRW
• France circa 1810, • Mahogany • anew upholstered • anew coverings • Restored condition • Hand polished • Height: about 93cm • Width: about 180cm • Depth: about 60cm I ...
Sold|$6,275
19th Century French Empire Painted/Gilt Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one of a kind 1890's French Empire sofa features a solid wood frame with its original paint
Linen, Wood
19th Century Empire Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
19th century empire carved mahogany sofa.
Mahogany
Sold|$7,900
c. 1920's American Empire Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Empire Style Sofa. The mahogany frame has been exquisitely ebonized. The upholstery is
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
Crotch Walnut Sofa Table, Continental, circa 1830-1840
Located in Providence, RI
This sofa table, of small-scale, has a magnificent crotch walnut top. It is beautifully bookend
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
Sold|$2,875
French Empire Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary vintage empire style sofa table beautifully crafted out of walnut & burled veneers
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Sold|$4,875
French Antique Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 1900's Empire-style settee or sofa features a solid wood frame that has been
Fabric, Wood
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