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19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Wood, Burl

Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns
Located in Berlin, DE
Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Wood

Original antique Empire Sofa / canapé circa 1860-1870 Empire Room mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room. Massive mahogany cast with Empire
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Sofa
Located in New Haven, CT
Second Empire period mahogany sofa with original ormolu mounts including the paw feet. Note: The
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Sofa
Empire Sofa
H 39 in W 65 in D 21 in
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
Located in New York, NY
French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890. Ebonized mahogany frame, French polished
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
H 39 in W 56 in D 30 in
French Empire Sofa Giltwood Couch Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous giltwood French Empire style sofa or couch Intricately carved frame which has been
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Mid-19th Century Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Giltwood

Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Empire Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous antique sofa, American Empire, Victorian, Flaming Mahogany frame, Ornate carvings on top
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Yew Wood Baltic Empire Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A neoclassical tufted diminutive sofa with yew wood frame and brass inlay. This sofa is attributed
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Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Silk, Yew

French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Empire settee dates back to around 1810-15 and comes from France. The elegant settee
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1810s French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
H 36.23 in W 44.89 in D 17.72 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa Table by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Swedish mahogany sofa table by Johan Oman. Stylized double headed axe, a
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany, Fir

Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is
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1830s American American Classical Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay
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19th Century Danish Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Ormolu

Czech Empire Sofa, Made in 1810 and Restored, Yellow and Black
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included. Black lacquer. High gloss.
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1810s Czech Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Unusual Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in Classic light honey color French polish finish
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th Century
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 2-3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Custom painted Empire sofa. Sofa has a down filled seat cushion. Legs and frame has carvings.
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19th Century American Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
H 35.75 in W 85 in D 28 in
19th Century Empire Sofa Berlin Brandenburg Mahogany Carved Gilded Lions
Located in Epfach, DE
)" (Henriette v. P. lived from 1799 until 1878) This piece of furniture from the time of the German Empire has
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Original French Empire Sofa and Armchair Set Made from Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
. This group comes from the possession of a estate. Such an opportunity you will not find twice! Sofa
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

Empire Mahogany Wood and Veneer Sofa from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Empire Mahogany wood and veneer sofa from the late 19th century We present you this antique Empire
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Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after mid
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Bronze

Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820
By Deming & Bulkley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A spectacular American Empire sofa with exquisite detailing and design. One of the masterpieces of
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1820s American American Classical Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Original Empire Set of a Sofa 2 Armchairs and 1 Table Mahogany with Bronze Figur
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room. Massive mahogany cast with Empire
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

19th Century Black French Empire Ebonized Wood Center Table - Antique Game Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French Empire sofa table made of hand crafted ebonized wood, in good condition
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Glass, Ebony

Russian Empire period Walnut Sofa Table
Located in Montreal, QC
This beautiful table is probably Russian, We describe it as a sofa table but it might equally be
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19th Century Russian Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Sofa Bench French Empire Mahogany Brass Brown France
Located in New York, NY
A rare sofa made in France during the Empire period, circa 1790-1810. Mahogany frame with gilded
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Empire Mahogany Sofa Origin: France 1860s This item features classic Empire elements. This style
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1860s French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany

French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa with Fine Eagle Head Mounts. This fine sofa, in the early 19th
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1910s Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa
French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa
H 41.74 in W 54.34 in D 28.35 in
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Framed Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Very beautiful North American Empire style mahogany wood framed upholstered sofa with matching
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1820s American Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Upholstered In a Green Velvet Antique
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19th Century Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Mahogany

Early 20th century empire revival birch sofa table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century empire revival birch sofa table circa 1920. Fine quality birch sofa table
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa. Circa 19th Century
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19th Century Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Charles X Inlaid Walnut & Brass Sofa, 1910s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Important sofa in transition style between empire and Charles X. Walnut wood veneer, brass inlays
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1880s Italian Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Style North American Sofa. This embodiment of timeless elegance boasts an Empire style design
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1820s American American Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Antique Empire / Regency Carved Ebonised Double Ended Couch
By Druce & Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Step into the captivating and opulent world of the Regency/Empire period with this exquisite double
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Mid-19th Century British Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Ebony

Antique Empire Style Mahogany Tufted Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Empire Style Carved Mahogany Tufted Back Parlor Sofa on Casters Newly Upholstered in Full
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19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Period Antique American Classical Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa Circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique American Empire Bench Sofa With Classical Empire Scrolled Arms and Feet. Flame
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Mid-19th Century British American Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Hardwood

1800's Antique Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige Sofa Beautiful with New
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19th Century Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century French Empire style sofa. Consists of beautiful hand carved wood details all
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian
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1810s Dutch Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood

Early 19th Century Empire Pear-Wood Sofa, Restored, Made in Austria
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Austrian Empire inlaid sofa Made of pear-wood. (Inlaid) Completely restored. Surface was done by
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Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Pearwood, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

American Empire Sleigh Sofa in Mahogany Attributable to Meeks, circa 1835
By J. & J.W. Meeks
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful and elegant American Empire sleigh-sofa attributable to well-known NYC cabinet
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1830s American American Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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
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Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and Velvet Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A super elegant romantic French Empire walnut sofa having sexy curves, ebonized base and details
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Back Sofa Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning 19th century, American Empire, solid carved mahogany sofa. Item features a unique curved
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1830s American American Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Biedermeier Swedish Sofa Couch Settee Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 1800s Empire
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

Swedish Empire Revival 1870s Birch Sofa Table with Drop Leaves and Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 1870s Empire Revival birch wood sofa table with drop leaves, butterfly veneer and carved
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Swedish
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

Vintage Leather Tufted Three Seat Chesterfield Sofa Empire Furniture Co
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features the Empire Furniture Company maker's mark, showcasing its origin as a creation of 19th-century
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Early 20th Century American Chesterfield Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Leather

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.   
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1880s Czech Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa, Historismus, 1880s
Sofa, Historismus, 1880s
H 40.56 in W 59.06 in D 25.99 in
Antique Sofa, 20th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
Dimensions:  Height: 40 (seat), 70 ( six backrests ) cm Width: 80 cm Length : 175 Seat ( 210 whole ) cm.
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Early 20th Century European Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Wood

Antique Sofa, 20th Century
Antique Sofa, 20th Century
H 43.31 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Directoire Empire Transition Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant, ebonised, early 19th Century French canape with fabulous Mermaid tail feet, back and front, and carved lotus flower motif to back.
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19th Century Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Directoire Empire Transition Canape
Directoire Empire Transition Canape
H 45.08 in W 80.32 in D 24.81 in
Empire Mahogany Bench With Cornucopia
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This unique empire mahogany bench originates from the nineteenth century. It has a tight straight
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Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Bench With Cornucopia
Empire Mahogany Bench With Cornucopia
H 33.47 in W 70.08 in D 23.63 in
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
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch

19th century Swedish carved birch sofa
19th century Swedish carved birch sofa
H 38.25 in W 93.3 in D 28 in
Elegant Swedish Empire Bench Birch with Inlays
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish Empire bench in birch with inlays, Sweden, circa 1810. The backs with inlays in
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

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
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Bronze

Biedermaier Style Sofa in Walnut
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Biedermaier style sofa in walnut folder with onion legs turned round, characterized by decorative
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Early 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Empire Sofa

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Biedermaier Style Sofa in Walnut
Biedermaier Style Sofa in Walnut
H 31.5 in W 96.07 in D 23.23 in
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Antique Empire Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique empire sofa you’re looking for. An antique empire sofa — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique empire sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique empire sofa made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique empire sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Biedermeier, Georges Jacob and Johan Öman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Empire Sofa?

The average selling price for an antique empire sofa at 1stDibs is $4,797, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Empire Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.