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Empire Period Chair

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs

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.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair

Russian Empire Period Desk Chair

Located in Pembroke, MA

Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and recently reupholstered in French damask fabric with two tone bees.

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Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Burl, Birch

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.

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Antique 1860s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.

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Antique 1860s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of French Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mounted Side Chairs
Pair of French Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mounted Side Chairs

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.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.

Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair
19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair

19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Period Empire side chair: This highly stylized chair has brass inlay and ormolu features to include reclining goddesses, feathers and detailed Roman feet all newly upholstered in a b...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.
French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.

French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each chair having a shaped and open splat backrest and a drop in rush seat, two of the rush seats older than the others, the round seats are raised on flared square tapering legs

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Italian, Lucchese, Empire Period Pair Giltwood & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1815
Italian, Lucchese, Empire Period Pair Giltwood & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1815

Italian, Lucchese, Empire Period Pair Giltwood & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

having slightly rolled crest rails on reclined back, the arms with carved eagles, raised on saber legs, all non-upholstered surfaces are of giltwood, loose cushions

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Antique 1810s Italian Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805
French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805

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...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810
First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Please note we have a similar First Empire Period Bergère Chair available for sale.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century
Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century

Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

These elegant chairs embody timeless sophistication, featuring high backs and gracefully curved armrests that culminate in intricately carved dolphin head motifs—a hallmark of the Em...

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Antique 1830s French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Napoleon III Boudoir Chair, C. 1860
French Napoleon III Boudoir Chair, C. 1860

French Napoleon III Boudoir Chair, C. 1860

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed for the intimate sitting rooms and private chambers of the Second Empire period, the chair embodies the refined comfort and decorative sophistication that characterized Fren...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Ebony

Fine Empire  Period  Bronze and Mahogany Desk Chair  by Jacob  Freres
Fine Empire  Period  Bronze and Mahogany Desk Chair  by Jacob  Freres

Fine Empire Period Bronze and Mahogany Desk Chair by Jacob Freres

By Jacob Frères

Located in Montreal, QC

Fine Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany desk armchair upholstered in gilt-tool leather. Signed: "Jacob Freres, rue de Meslee" Provenance: Partridge Fine Arts, New Bond Street, London.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair

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...

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Antique 1850s American Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Recent Sales

Mahogany Desk Chair, French Empire Period, Cabriole Legs, Early 19th Century
Mahogany Desk Chair, French Empire Period, Cabriole Legs, Early 19th Century

Mahogany Desk Chair, French Empire Period, Cabriole Legs, Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The drop in seat below a beautifully carved top splat and turned central rail with finials, the reeded and decorated scroll arms resting on stylized capitols on the polished seat rai...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

A Pair French Empire Period Bergeres
A Pair French Empire Period Bergeres

A Pair French Empire Period Bergeres

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 25 in D 24 in

A Pair French Empire Period Bergeres

Located in Banbury, GB

A PAIR OF FRENCH EMPIRE PERIOD BERGERE ARMCHAIRS IN FRUITWOOD, WILL BE RE-UPHOLSTERED IN BLACK SUEDE

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Napoleonic Period Directoire or Empire Painted Side Chairs, circa 1790
Napoleonic Period Directoire or Empire Painted Side Chairs, circa 1790

Napoleonic Period Directoire or Empire Painted Side Chairs, circa 1790

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a pair of stunning Napoleonic late 18th century period directoire/empire painted side chairs. Re-covered in a striking Scottish Blue linen that beautifully compliments the ch...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Empire Cherry Accent Chairs, circa 1810
Pair of Empire Cherry Accent Chairs, circa 1810

Pair of Empire Cherry Accent Chairs, circa 1810

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in

Pair of Empire Cherry Accent Chairs, circa 1810

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Empire cherry accent chairs, circa 1810. Pair of Swedish cherry accent chairs from Empire period.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry

French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau
French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau

French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Charleston, SC

An important and rare French Empire period, mahogany fauteuil de bureau à assise tournante with a gondola shaped back and a leather swivel seat attributed to François-Honoré-Georges ...

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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Period Empire Chair
Period Empire Chair

Period Empire Chair

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 27.25 in D 22.75 in

Period Empire Chair

Located in Chamblee, GA

A wonderful Empire mahogany chair with gilded carved dolphins and acanthus leaf on arms. Claw ormolu gilt feet.

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 2 and 6 French Empire Dining Chairs
Set of 2 and 6 French Empire Dining Chairs

Set of 2 and 6 French Empire Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 18 in

Set of 2 and 6 French Empire Dining Chairs

Located in Port Chester, NY

A set of 8 French Empire period wooden chairs, 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 French Rosewood Antique Balloon-Back Side Chairs with Cabriole Legs
Set of 6 French Rosewood Antique Balloon-Back Side Chairs with Cabriole Legs

Set of 6 French Rosewood Antique Balloon-Back Side Chairs with Cabriole Legs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

A set of six Fine French Rosewood Antique side chairs, dating from the mid to late 19th century (1850-1880), during the Second Empire period.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

French Empire Elegance: 1810 Armchair
French Empire Elegance: 1810 Armchair

French Empire Elegance: 1810 Armchair

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 20.87 in D 25.6 in

French Empire Elegance: 1810 Armchair

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The warm, luxurious mahogany complements the regal upholstery, reflecting the opulence of the Empire period. Each chair serves as a testament to enduring French design, transporting ...

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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Mahogany Gentleman's Desk Chair
French Mahogany Gentleman's Desk Chair

French Mahogany Gentleman's Desk Chair

Unavailable

H 39 in W 22.5 in D 19 in

French Mahogany Gentleman's Desk Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Directoire/Empire transition period mahogany gentleman's desk chair, circa 1790-1810

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Parlor Chairs, a Pair
Empire Parlor Chairs, a Pair

Empire Parlor Chairs, a Pair

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H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in

Empire Parlor Chairs, a Pair

Located in Malibu, CA

Stunning pair of Empire period chairs with classical styling. The chairs have been restored with new platinum embossed velvet seats.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Rare Set of Jacob Frères Empire Chairs and Armchairs
Rare Set of Jacob Frères Empire Chairs and Armchairs

Rare Set of Jacob Frères Empire Chairs and Armchairs

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H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in

Rare Set of Jacob Frères Empire Chairs and Armchairs

By Jacob Freres (French)

Located in Paris, FR

This stamp was used between 1796 and 1803. Empire Period. Chairs and armchairs frame are in good condition.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

Empire Period Black Chairs with Gilding
Empire Period Black Chairs with Gilding

Empire Period Black Chairs with Gilding

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H 32.5 in W 21 in D 23 in

Empire Period Black Chairs with Gilding

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful set of 4 black painted chairs with gilding detail. 1930s empire style with new striped upholstery. The chairs are in great condition.

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20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

A Period French Empire Swan Tub Chair
A Period French Empire Swan Tub Chair

A Period French Empire Swan Tub Chair

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H 36.5 in W 24 in D 25 in

A Period French Empire Swan Tub Chair

Located in Hixson, TN

A fine Empire tub chair. Each arm has an ending swan carving. Made with nice quality mahogany wood. Not the original fabric, but in very nice condition. 24″wide x 25″deep x 36.5″t...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Italian Charles X Period Rosewood and Maple Veneered Armchair, circa 1830-1840
Italian Charles X Period Rosewood and Maple Veneered Armchair, circa 1830-1840

Italian Charles X Period Rosewood and Maple Veneered Armchair, circa 1830-1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

This unusual chair has a sloping back with high, upholstered arms and is a slightly later rendition of an Empire period chair, constructed of maple and rosewood veneers, raised on sp...

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Antique 1830s Italian Charles X Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Antique French Sleigh Back Second Empire circa 1852 Mahogany Chairs Period Pair
Antique French Sleigh Back Second Empire circa 1852 Mahogany Chairs Period Pair

Antique French Sleigh Back Second Empire circa 1852 Mahogany Chairs Period Pair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of period Second Empire Sleigh back circa 1852 French mahogany chairs with gold ormolu Lion legs and original upholstery A really...

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Antique 1850s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Metal

Period Empire Bergere
Period Empire Bergere

Period Empire Bergere

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H 35.5 in W 25 in D 20 in

Period Empire Bergere

Located in New Orleans, LA

Painted and Gilded Empire Bergere

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Empire Bergère Chairs
French Empire Bergère Chairs

French Empire Bergère Chairs

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H 38 in W 24.5 in D 32 in

French Empire Bergère Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

The beautiful design of this pair of French upholstered bergère chairs exemplifies the artistry and elegance of the Empire period.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian Empire Period Mahogany Leather Upholstered Desk Chair
Italian Empire Period Mahogany Leather Upholstered Desk Chair

Italian Empire Period Mahogany Leather Upholstered Desk Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having an open concave back with shaped undercurled handles, the maroon leather upholstered fitted seat resting on turned and tapering front legs and splayed rear legs, first quarter...

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Antique 1810s Italian Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair  Period Empire Bergeres
Pair  Period Empire Bergeres

Pair Period Empire Bergeres

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H 37 in W 28 in D 22 in

Pair Period Empire Bergeres

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Period Painted Bergeres
Provenance-Contesse Monfore

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four French Empire Period Solid Mahogany Chairs
Set of Four French Empire Period Solid Mahogany Chairs

Set of Four French Empire Period Solid Mahogany Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of four antique French Empire period dining chairs in hand carved solid mahogany, upholstered in high grade canvas.

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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 12 Empire Period Karl Johan Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Set of 12 Empire Period Karl Johan Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1820

Set of 12 Empire Period Karl Johan Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Original set of 12 Empire mahogany dining chairs from the reign of Karl Johan Sweden. Openwork back with carved decoration in the shape of a laurel. Set consisting of ten side chairs...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs

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H 41.5 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs. Offered is a lovely pair of early 19th century French period Empire chairs, fauteuils or side chairs.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Period Walnut & Upholstered Officer’s Bergere, early 19th century
French Empire Period Walnut & Upholstered Officer’s Bergere, early 19th century

French Empire Period Walnut & Upholstered Officer’s Bergere, early 19th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a concave and arched backrest, the with shaped open armrests allowing a sword and scabbard to remain on the sitter, raised on carbriole legs, the inside of legs with antique i...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

From a home in Versailles, France, this pair of early nineteenth century French Empire period bergeres or armchairs is constructed of solid walnut with a rich patina that only comes ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four Antique Empire Period Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1820
Set of Four Antique Empire Period Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1820

Set of Four Antique Empire Period Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1820

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Set of four antique Empire-period mahogany armchairs, circa 1820. These larger-scale chairs are in lovely original condition, very comfortable, and structurally solid.  

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Antique Early 19th Century French Lounge Chairs

A Pair of French Empire Period  Painted and Gilded Bergeres
A Pair of French Empire Period  Painted and Gilded Bergeres

A Pair of French Empire Period Painted and Gilded Bergeres

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pair of period French Empire painted and gilded bergeres upholstered in horsehair

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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Antique Set of 8 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century
Antique Set of 8 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century

Antique Set of 8 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The walnut is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking giltwood mounts typical of the Empire period. Each chair has a padded curved back, an over-stuffed seat and e...

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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Antique Suite of Four Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Chairs c. 1840
Antique Suite of Four Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Chairs c. 1840

Antique Suite of Four Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Chairs c. 1840

Located in Westfield, MA

This handsome suite of four saber leg side chairs dates to around 1840 and reflects the refined elegance of the American Empire period.

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Antique 1840s American American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Set of Four French Empire Revival Gondola Side Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Set of Four French Empire Revival Gondola Side Chairs 20th Century

Vintage Set of Four French Empire Revival Gondola Side Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

The chairs are made from solid walnut that is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period.

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Mid-20th Century Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Set of Eight French Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Set of Eight French Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chairs 20th Century

Vintage Set of Eight French Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

The chairs are made from solid walnut that is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period.

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Vintage 1970s French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Empire Style Eight Mahogany Ormolu Chairs, circa 1920
Antique Empire Style Eight Mahogany Ormolu Chairs, circa 1920

Antique Empire Style Eight Mahogany Ormolu Chairs, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

The mahogany is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period. Each chair has ormolu mounts, a padded rectangular back, an ove...

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Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Pair Period Empire Chairs
Pair Period Empire Chairs

Pair Period Empire Chairs

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H 34 in W 28 in D 17 in

Pair Period Empire Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional Empire chairs in original condition

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Empire Period Desk Chair in Mahogany, c. 1815
Empire Period Desk Chair in Mahogany, c. 1815

Empire Period Desk Chair in Mahogany, c. 1815

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H 32.25 in W 25 in D 25 in

Empire Period Desk Chair in Mahogany, c. 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine and substantial Empire period Desk Chair in Mahogany, with a streamlined form and (very comfortable) cushioned turquoise leather seat.

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Early 19th Century Empire Period Fauteuil (or Open Arm Chair), French
Early 19th Century Empire Period Fauteuil (or Open Arm Chair), French

Early 19th Century Empire Period Fauteuil (or Open Arm Chair), French

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 19th century Empire period fauteuil (or open arm chair), French.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Empire Side Chairs, 19th Century
Pair of Empire Side Chairs, 19th Century

Pair of Empire Side Chairs, 19th Century

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H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Empire Side Chairs, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

Pair of 19th-Century Empire Period Side Chairs. Made from mahogany and walnut, these chairs are elegant and finely decorated with classical gilt bronze ornaments characteristic of t...

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Antique 19th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

FIne Pair of Swedish Late Empire Arm Chairs
FIne Pair of Swedish Late Empire Arm Chairs

FIne Pair of Swedish Late Empire Arm Chairs

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H 36.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in

FIne Pair of Swedish Late Empire Arm Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine pair of Swedish late Empire period figured birch arm chairs of large scale, with carved laurel wreath back splats, circa 1830.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century  Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, France
Pair of 19th Century  Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, France

Pair of 19th Century Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, France

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Pair of Empire period mahogany fauteuils/arm chairs with winged caraytid figures.

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Antique French Louis Revival Dining Table and 6 Empire Chairs 20th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Dining Table and 6 Empire Chairs 20th Century

Antique French Louis Revival Dining Table and 6 Empire Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

The chairs are made from solid walnut that is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period.

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20th Century French Dining Room Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Accented by Gilded Dolphin Heads
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Accented by Gilded Dolphin Heads

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Accented by Gilded Dolphin Heads

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine pair of period French Empire arm chairs. The mahogany frames are accented with gilded bronze mounts but most strikingly the swept open arms terminate in beautifully carved gil...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Rare Pair of French Empire circa 1880 Napoleon III Armchairs Gilt Metal Fittings
Rare Pair of French Empire circa 1880 Napoleon III Armchairs Gilt Metal Fittings

Rare Pair of French Empire circa 1880 Napoleon III Armchairs Gilt Metal Fittings

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original French Empire circa 1880 Napoleon III armchairs with original upholstery and gilt metal fittings A very good look...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C
Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C

Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C

By Arthur Brett

Located in London, GB

The chairs are made from solid walnut that is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Swedish Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Antique Swedish Mahogany Armchairs

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H 34 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

Pair of Antique Swedish Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Round Top, TX

Refined and elegant, this exceptional pair of mahogany Empire period arm chairs are from Stockholm, Sweden.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Bistro Chairs
Set of Eight 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Bistro Chairs

Set of Eight 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Bistro Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The post empire period chairs have a country French provincial aesthetic with gracefully curved backs and round cane seats.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs
Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs

Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs

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H 26.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in

Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite pair of children's chairs embodies the elegance and sophistication of the 19th-century Empire Period.

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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Neoclassical Empire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
Neoclassical Empire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs

Neoclassical Empire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Malibu, CA

Exceptional set of six Neoclassical Klismos Empire period mahogany dining chairs fearing a dramatic polished finish in dark mahogany.

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Antique 1850s American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Set of 14 Empire Period Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Set of 14 Empire Period Dining Chairs, circa 1820

Set of 14 Empire Period Dining Chairs, circa 1820

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H 32.29 in W 17.52 in D 16.93 in

Set of 14 Empire Period Dining Chairs, circa 1820

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very smart set of fourteen solid and elegant dining room chairs dating from 1820' s between the Empire and the Restauration period.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Chair Russian 19th Century Empire Period, Russia
Chair Russian 19th Century Empire Period, Russia

Chair Russian 19th Century Empire Period, Russia

Located in New York, NY

Chair made during the 18th century and Empire period in Russia.

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

1st Empire Period Mahogany Bergère Armchair
1st Empire Period Mahogany Bergère Armchair

1st Empire Period Mahogany Bergère Armchair

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H 36.23 in W 19.69 in D 24.02 in

1st Empire Period Mahogany Bergère Armchair

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An early 19th century French Empire Bergère. A very elegant and comfortable mahogany armchair. The armrests are beautifully carved in dolphins head and the upholstery has kept its go...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of French Giltwood and Cane Lyre Back Chairs, Second Empire Period
Pair of French Giltwood and Cane Lyre Back Chairs, Second Empire Period

Pair of French Giltwood and Cane Lyre Back Chairs, Second Empire Period

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very pretty pair of lyre back gilt and cane occasional or bedroom chairs, dating from around 1880. These very ornate chairs feature elaborate carved upright backs, with a detailed ...

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Cane, Giltwood

19th Century Second Empire Walnut Chair with Original Bronze Ormolu
19th Century Second Empire Walnut Chair with Original Bronze Ormolu

19th Century Second Empire Walnut Chair with Original Bronze Ormolu

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully restored gilt bronze-mounted walnut chair, Second Empire period (Napoleon III). Newly upholstered in a modern animal print.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire Restauration Period Armchairs Bergeres, France, circa 1815-1830
Pair of Empire Restauration Period Armchairs Bergeres, France, circa 1815-1830

Pair of Empire Restauration Period Armchairs Bergeres, France, circa 1815-1830

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Pair of Empire Restauration period armchairs bergeres, France, circa 1815-1830. Solid walnut wood with gold leaf details. Fully restored, new upholstery with lace up padding. ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Pair of  1st Empire Bergere Chairs
19th Century Pair of  1st Empire Bergere Chairs

19th Century Pair of 1st Empire Bergere Chairs

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H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in

19th Century Pair of 1st Empire Bergere Chairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A handsome pair of fabric Bergère armchairs in solid fruitwood and fruitwood veneer. Dating from the Empire period, these very striking chairs are in excellent condition, with exquis...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chair
Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chair

Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chair

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H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chair

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A handsome and well-proportioned French Empire period office chair, featuring a wonderfully curved gondola backrest and comfortable, padded golden leather upholstered seat, secured a...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Pair of Antique Empire Style Giltwood Armchairs
Pair of Antique Empire Style Giltwood Armchairs

Pair of Antique Empire Style Giltwood Armchairs

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H 37.41 in W 25.99 in D 22.05 in

Pair of Antique Empire Style Giltwood Armchairs

Located in London, GB

The chairs are in the Empire style, as evidenced by the Sphinx form front legs—the Egyptian Sphinx being a common motif in Empire period and style art.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

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Antique English Empire Regency Mahogany Curved Caramel Leather Library Armchair
Antique English Empire Regency Mahogany Curved Caramel Leather Library Armchair

Antique English Empire Regency Mahogany Curved Caramel Leather Library Armchair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Empire or Regency period mahogany library chair. Item features solid carved mahogany frame, scrolled arms and curved back, caramel leather upholstery, Brass rolling c...

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Antique Early 1800s European Empire Armchairs

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Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The chairs are upholstered in a documented Empire design fabric produced by the major textile house of Lelievre in Paris.

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Antique 1830s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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Located in Essex, MA

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By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Benington, Herts

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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$10,980

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Located in Paris, FR

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Empire period bed with its canopy

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$17,055Sale Price|25% Off

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Located in Paris, FR

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$5,831

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Located in Gloucestershire, GB

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$230,000 / set

H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in

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Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canapé with Aubusson Tapestry

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Empire Period Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal empire period chair for your home. Each empire period chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer empire period chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right empire period chair, those designed in Empire styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one empire period chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Pierre Louis produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Empire Period Chair?

Prices for an empire period chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,120 and can go as high as $212,852, while the average can fetch as much as $4,443.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.