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
Fabric, Walnut
$4,800 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
Set of 6 American Empire Style Carved Wood Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 American Empire wood dining chairs in mahogany veneer with sloped gondola backs with an
Mahogany
$4,810 / set
H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Set of Four French Empire Revival Gondola Side Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic vintage set of four Empire Revival Gondola side / dining chairs, dating
Walnut
$8,800 / set
H 31.25 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of six French Empire-style dining chairs dating to the early 20th century and sourced
Linen, Mahogany
$1,140 / item
H 38.98 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask Upholstery & Red
Damask, Silk, Velvet
$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
Elegant pair of 19th century French Empire-style armchairs featuring beautifully figured burl wood
Burl
$3,104 / set
H 33.86 in W 19.89 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Chairs Gondola Wood Fabric Antique Seating 19th Century
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of six wooden chairs with open, wraparound backs. Sabre legs. Padded seat upholstered in damask
Fabric, Wood
$9,552Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
By Jacob Frères, Madeleine Castaing
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model. The armrest
Velvet, Mahogany
Set of Two Antique Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
Set of two beautiful antique Empire mahogany gondola chairs with original orange velvet fabric.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Pair of French Empire Chairs in Gondola Style, Walnut, 1840 ies
Located in Basel, BS
Exquisite Pair of French Empire Gondola-Style Chais: A Fusion of Elegance and Tradition Immerse
Wool, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Walnut Shaped Chairs "Gondola"
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 19th century walnut shaped chairs "Gondola",with black fabric upholstery.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Set of six 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Gondola Chairs Restored
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Set of French gondola chairs empire, second half of 19th century. Walnut, restored. Set of six
Walnut
Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of eight French Empire gondola chairs made of solid mahogany and featuring sabre back legs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very graceful and useful occasional chair.
Wood
Set of Six, 19th Century, French Empire Gondola Chairs
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and beautiful set of six very rare second Empire gondola dining chairs with a stunning
Set of Six, 19th Century, French Empire Gondola Chairs
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful set of six rare second Empire gondola dining chairs with a stunning patina of paint of
Wood
Set of Eight French Empire 'Gondola' Chairs in Amboyna Wood
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight ( four shown ) French Empire style Amboyna wood ‘Gondola’ chairs, the curved backs
Sold
H 32.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
4 Antique French Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Chairs, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four antique French Empire gondola chairs offer flame mahogany construction with bowed
Upholstery, Mahogany
Empire Style Six French Chairs " Gondola" Model
Located in Prato, Tuscany
gondola" shape. "Empire style gondola chairs" are usually made of fine wood and refer to a particular type
Cotton, Walnut
Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Fine set of six French Empire style “gondola “chairs, with hand-carved frames, each finished with a
Velvet, Mahogany
Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A French antique empire style set of eight mahogany gondola chairs. This set is very comfortable
Linen, Mahogany
Empire Style Antique Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six chairs, French, in the Empire style. This set is made of solid flamed Cuban mahogany
Burlap, Mahogany
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Empire style dining chair set, which consists of six classic gondola chairs and two
Mahogany, Velvet
Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very nice set of dining/occasional gondola chairs; two open armchairs and four side chairs. The
Bronze
Set of Eight Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of eight dining chairs from France in the Empire style. This set is made of Cuban flamed
Upholstery, Wood
French Empire Style Pair of Solid Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Empire style pair of gondola side chairs in solid mahogany with a lustrous French
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
French Set of Eight Empire Mahogany Gondola Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful set of 8 Empire Gondola side chairs in mahogany. We have the set available without
Set of Six French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare 19th century set of six French gondola dining chairs crafted from mahogany. Made in the
Fabric, Mahogany
Rare Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French antique set of ten Empire style gondola chairs of solid mahogany with a lustrous French
Fabric, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Antique set of eight French Empire style gondola chairs in solid mahogany. Seats have been
Linen, Mahogany
Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Birmingham, AL
A wonderful and very comfortable set of six classic French Empire style Gondola dining chairs from
Cherry
Pair of French Empire Gondola Side Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
19" wide x 15.5" deep x 35" high Pair of French Empire Gondola Side Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1810
Mahogany
Sold
H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Set of Eight French Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic vintage set of eight Empire Revival Gondola dining chairs, dating from the
Walnut
Sold
H 33 in W 17 in D 20 in
Set of 4 Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality set of four antique American empire crotch mahogany gondola side chairs. These mid-19th
Mahogany
Antique Empire Style Gondola Chairs, Set of 6 With Carved Swan Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your dining space with these Vintage French Dining Chairs, featuring intricately carved
Upholstery, Wood
French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant set of six French Empire gondola dining chairs made of solid Mahogany with a high luster
Mahogany
Pair of Empire Style Mahogany Vanity Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Empire style mahogany gondola chairs with beautiful swan detail. Recently
Mahogany, Velvet
Sold
H 32.75 in W 19.25 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six early 20th century French Empire-style gondola dining chairs sourced in
Chenille, Mahogany
Early 20th c. French Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great set of 8 French Empire-style gondola chairs in walnut. The slatted backs combined
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Sold
H 27.96 in W 84.26 in D 84.26 in
Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
fantastic vintage set of eight Empire Revival Gondola dining chairs, date from the second half of the 20th
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.32 in W 79.14 in D 40.56 in
Antique French Louis Revival Dining Table and 6 Empire Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Empire Revival Gondola dining chairs, date from the second half of the 20th Century. The chairs are made
Ormolu
Set of Six American Empire Dining Chairs, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
American Empire gondola chairs in mahogany with saber legs, circa 1830. Beautifully restored and
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Empire Style French "Gondola" Chair Dedar Fabric
Located in Prato, Tuscany
schematically represent the heads of two snakes with gaping jaws. "Empire style gondola chairs" refer to a
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
-century Empire Period. Crafted from fine veneers and intricately carved wood, these chairs feature the
Beech, Upholstery
Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six chairs made of mahogany in the Empire style. This set is finished in a lustrous French
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six Gondola Style Empire Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs in the Empire style of the classic French gondola design. These chairs are
Burlap, Mahogany
French Empire “Gondola" Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six French dining chairs in the Empire style. These hand carved dining chairs are made of
Mahogany
Set of Eight French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of eight French gondola style dining chairs crafted in the neoclassical empire
Linen, Fruitwood
Set of Eight Empire Style Fruitwood Gondola Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous set of eight gondola dining chairs by Baker crafted in the empire taste. The frames
Fabric, Fruitwood
Sold
H 32.25 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840 Measures - 32 1/4"h x 18 1
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 32.5 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs, C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of four American Empire dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
Six Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six antique American Empire dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola
Wood, Mahogany
Set of Four American Empire "Gondola" Style Dining Chairs with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four 19th century American Empire "Gondola" style dining chairs with inlay Fine set of
Walnut
Six Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A French Empire set of six “gondola” dining chairs with console legs in the front and sabre legs in
Linen, Mahogany
French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant set of six French Empire gondola dining chairs made of solid mahogany with a high luster
Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 31 in D 28 in
Empire Neoclassical Gilt Gondola chair, Empress Joséphine, Swans, Silk lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Empire style gilt gondola chair after the iconic design (1803) by the Jacob Frères for Empress
Silk, Wood
American Empire Gondola Chair c1830s
Located in Hudson, NY
One of a pair of unusual American Empire gondola chairs from the 1830s-40s in the French Empire
American Empire Gondola chair c 1830s
Located in Hudson, NY
One of a pair of unusual American Empire gondola chair from the 1830s-40s in the French Empire
Pair Of Period French Empire Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
A very nice pair of finely figured and carved mahogany 'gondola' chairs having a large well cast
Mahogany, Silk
A Pair of Empire Cream Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The giltwood acanthus carved crestrail above an upholstered inset back framed by giltwood egg and dart carving. the fluted seat rails centering an inset upholstered seat all on round...
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Gondola chair mahogany horsehair cover restored, France, circa 1810
Located in Muenster, NRW
France circa 1810 Mahogany Horsehair cover Restored residential-ready state Measures: Height 80 cm, width 48 cm, depth 47 cm, seat height 44 cm Delivery can be made to your do...
Mahogany
Set of Ten French Empire Gondole Dining Chairs
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
An original restored set of ten French Empire gondola dining chairs. Each has been completely
Located in San Francisco, CA
2 pair of French Empire Style gondola chairs, circa 1920 price at $1,950 per pair
Sold
H 32 in W 23 in D 20 in
French Napoleonic Style, Second Empire Ebonised Gondola Chairs, circa 1870
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century ebonised open-arm gondola chairs, featuring lovely carved dolphin decoration to the arms
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Fine French Art Deco Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of height fine French Art Deco cherry dining/side chairs.
Cherry
$5,500 / set
H 34 in W 18 in D 21 in
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs In Beige Stripe - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant restored set of six 1930s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence. Expertly handcrafted from solid walnut, the chairs feature square backs with rounded corner...
Fabric, Cotton, Walnut
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Empire Barrel chairs dates back to around 1810-20. They come from France. The chairs have a very pretty walnut veneer. They have a very elegant design with an open work...
Walnut
$5,895 / set
H 30.5 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Upholstered English Klismos Dining Chairs with Black Frames - Set 12
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this set of 12 dining chairs date from approximately 1950. Frames have painted black satin finish and have a klismos shaped style with cantered legs. Currently uph...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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