$1,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
2 Kreiss Luxury Modern Empire Style Mahogany & Wicker Back Arm Chairs Suede Seat
By Kreiss
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful pair of Kreiss Luxury Empire style arm chairs. Made from mahogany with a wicker inset backing and swooping arms with bulbous fluted turnings.
Ultrasuede, Wicker, Mahogany
Pair of Animal Print Curved Arm Empire Style Accent Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bold and stylish pair of Empire style accent chairs featuring elegantly curved armrests and a sculptural silhouette, upholstered in striking animal print fabric. The combination of...
Mahogany
Pair of Baker Empire Style Mahogany Occasional Side Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of empire style occasional arm chairs by Baker Furniture with black on black striped upholstery and mahogany frames with decorative brass accents.
Mahogany
Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Arm Chairs with White Silk Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Arm Chairs, with scroll form crest and white silk upholstery on four scroll form legs. 37.5" H x 22.5" W x 19" D; seat: 17" H.
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Antique Victorian Empire Style Mahogany Loveseat & Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Needs New Upholstery, Carved Wood Style: Victorian Empire Condition: Needs New Upholstery Dimensions: Loveseat: 35.50”H x 56”W x 33.75”D Seat Height 21" Arm Chair: 35.5...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric High Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Back French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric Wing Back Arm Chair.
Upholstery, Wood
French Arm Chair - Empire Black Lacquer Seat Fauteil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Come view this in our Canonbury Antiques showroom just north of London in Potters Bar, Herts Stunning French Empire style black lacquer arm chair - Elegant design with clean understa...
Lacquer
Mid 19th Century A Near Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils With Carved Arm Detail
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Handsome near pair of Empire style open-arm chairs with square backs and fluted, carved arm supports.
Upholstery, Wood
French Empire style arm chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of French arm chairs, empire style, carved and painted,
Paint, Wood
Pair of Swedish Birch Empire Arm Chairs
Located in Bedford, NY
A PAIR OF SWEDISH BIRCH WOOD EMPIRE STYLE ARM CHAIRS FROM THE LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
#1008 Set of Four Empire Style Arm/Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Empire Style Chairs (2 Arm, 2 Side). Mahogany Frames with Bronze Mounts of Typical Palmette and Caryatid Figures Resting on Bronze Paw Feet.
Bronze
French Painted Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turn of the century French Empire style Painted Arm Chair
Wood
Pair of French Empire Style Arm Chairs Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French empire style arm chairs, each ebonized and parcel-gilded with scrolled swan-head decorated arms, standing on hoof feet, upholstered in silk.
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Dagobert Empire Style Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dagobert arm chairs with grey velvet seating. In original condition with visible signs of wear. And heavy patina. One seat, visibly crooked, wear is consistent with their age...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Fabulous Empire Style Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glamorous pair of Empire arm chairs recovered in red and gold animal print. Beautiful carving and gilding.
Set of 6 Empire Style Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The six armchairs feature brass feet, handholds and finials with iron for legs and other supporting structure. Cushion seat and fabric back. These chairs were made to go with the e...
Iron, Brass
Pair Striped & Cut Velvet Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of striped and cut velvet empire style arm chairs with inset seat cushions.
Pair Striped & Cut Velvet Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of striped and cut velvet empire style arm chairs with inset seat cushions.
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H 32.75 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Empire Style Fruitwood & Green Leather Carved Swan Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of American carved mahogany Empire style arm chairs in a vibrant green leather .
Leather, Fruitwood
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H 40 in W 30 in D 27 in
Marge Carson French Empire Regency Style Gold Upholstered Library Arm Chair
By Marge Carson
Located in Dayton, OH
French Empire style arm chair by Marge Carson. Features a mahogany finished and distressed frame with an intriguing brown / gold foliate upholstered seat and back.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Fantastic Pair Carved Giltwood Jonathan Charles Empire Angel Wing Leather Chairs
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Jonathan Charles Empire-style Arm chairs. Gold gilt Angel wing arms.
Wood
Pair of Empire Style Marble Top Demi Lune Tables
Located in Sheffield, MA
Made to go with same Empire style dining table and 6 empire style arm chairs, also listed.
Marble
French Consulate Style Arm Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
French Consulate style arm chair or fauteuil a la reine with rectangular mahogany crestrail and down-swept arms ending in gold-painted dolphin terminals, above a shaoed seatrail on s...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Empire Style Scroll Arm Accent Desk Dining Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A Lovely Baker Furniture Empire Style Solid Wood Accent Dining Chair Featuring ball and claw feet and ra...
Cotton, Wood
Empire Style Black Leather & Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant black leather and walnut empire style rounded back arm chair with brass nail head trim.
Walnut, Leather
Pair of Empire Style French Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of beautifully hand carved, painted Empire style chairs or feuteille covered in an Egyptian inspired fabric. Painted a blue/grey with gold gilt accent.
Upholstery
Pair Italian Empire Style "Pretzel" Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking and sculptural pair of swivel armchairs in the Italian Empire style, with round seats and sinuous arms that intertwine to form the back. Frames are finished in a cream lacq...
Wood, Leather
Pair Vintage Swedish Empire Style Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome pair of Empire/Biedermeier Style Arm Chairs from 1920's Sweden.
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H 41.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century French Empire Style Upholstered Arm Chair. Made from birch with a high back featuring a scalloped crest rail, green velvet upholstery and downswept scrolled acant...
Birch, Fabric
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H 39 in W 23 in D 22 in
French Empire Louis XVI Directoire Style Cherry Black Leather Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom quality solid hand-carved Cherry Fauteuil on brass rolling casters. Armchair features a lightly carved solid cherry frame, black leather upholstery, nailhead trim, and brass r...
Cherry, Leather
Painted French Arm Chair Empire Painted Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant French Empire style painted arm chair On trend upholstery with pink fabric We date this chair to circa 1920 Purchased from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques marke...
Giltwood
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H 39.5 in W 30 in D 31.25 in
Empire Revival Arm Chair with Brass Trim and New Peacock Blue Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s empire revival style arm chair features rolled arms, a walnut base with brass medallions at top of legs and brass capped feet.
Brass
Pair Empire Arm Chairs With Greek Key Centurion Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of beech wood framed Empire-style partially reeded arm chairs. Hand-printed hunter green linen upholstery featuring charioteers pulled by the mythical winged horse, Pegasus.
Beech, Tapestry, Upholstery
Pair Empire Arm Chairs With Greek Key Centurion Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of beech wood framed Empire-style partially reeded arm chairs. Hand-printed hunter green linen upholstery featuring charioteers pulled by the mythical winged horse, Pegasus.
Beech, Tapestry, Upholstery
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H 39.5 in W 30 in D 31.25 in
Empire Revival Arm Chair with Brass Trim and New Peacock Blue Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s Empire revival style arm chair features rolled arms, a walnut base with brass medallions at top of legs and brass capped feet.
Brass
Pair of French Empire Style Open Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Empire style open arm chairs with square backs having curved top rail with wreath and acanthus leaf motif.
Pair Empire Style Animal Leg & Ram's Head Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Empire style barrel back arm chairs. Each chair has a pair of hand carved ram's heads at the peak of the front legs which are dramatically shaped similar to actual ram hind legs with...
Cane
Pair Empire Style Animal Leg & Rams' Heads Armchairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Empire style barrel back arm chairs. Each chair has a pair of hand carved ram's heads at the peak of the front legs which are dramatically shaped similar to actual ram hind legs with...
Leather
Pair Beech Empire Armchairs With Greek Key Centurion Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of beech wood framed Empire-style partially reeded arm chairs. Hand-printed deep emerald green linen upholstery featuring charioteers pulled by the mythical winged horse, Pegasus.
Beech, Tapestry, Upholstery
French Empire Style Swan Arm Tub Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century upholstered tub chair of carved and gilded walnut made in the French Empire style.
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Pair of Empire-style Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely pair of Empire-style chairs newly upholstered in blue mohair.
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Regency/Empire Style Arm Chairs
Pair French Empire Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Pair of Empire style arm chairs with hand carved swan head arm rests.
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French Empire Style Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of French Empire Style Arm chairs.
Walnut
Set of Four Empire Style Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four empire style chairs. Two arm chairs and two side chairs, black with gold detailing.
Wood
Pair of vintage fanatenils, Empire style. Fortuny upholstery
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of empire style, neoclassic arm chairs with matching pillows.
Pair Mahogany Empire Style Open Arm Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
rectangular upholstered backs, upholstered seats. padded arms. scrolled arm ends, inward curving arm supports, mounted with gilt bronze female heads. carved and molded legs.
Bronze
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Fret Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous Italian fret back chairs, Italy, circa 1950s. The seats are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric at no additional charge. The price no...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,079 / set
H 36.23 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century A refined pair of bergère armchairs crafted from solid mahogany, representing fine European cabinetm...
Mahogany
$1,595 / set
H 34.75 in W 22 in D 24 in
Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Slipper Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern Regency style slipper chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measure...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,500 / set
H 40 in W 23 in D 23 in
Palecek Hollywood Regency Style Double Cane Upholstered Armchairs
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Palecek Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style armchairs, characterized by their faux bamboo frames and double cane backs and sides. Key Details & FeaturesFrame: Solid wood waln...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
$12,450 / set
H 39.75 in W 29.75 in D 31 in
Pair of French Early 20th Century Regency Style Mahogany Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French early 20th century Regency style mahogany carved armchairs, each upholstered in a light cream color pleather, Paris, circa 1920s. Measures: Height 38 3/4 inc...
Synthetic, Mahogany
Antique Directoire Style Arm Chair In Custom Zebra Print Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Highly decorative Maximalist Armchair perfectly blending an Antique frame with a Contemporary Zebra print fabric. The Mahogany frame with sweeping arms. well turned legs with brass c...
Brass
$2,995
H 36 in W 24 in D 25 in
French Regency Style Ebonized Chair W/ Gilt Neo-Classical Swans & Tiger Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a killer chair! It is a regency style ebonized arm chair with neo-classical giltwood swan arms and paws. The tiger velvet is new. The chair is unmarked and is possibly by Pat...
Velvet, Fruitwood, Giltwood
$3,627Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 21.26 in
Louis XV Pair Armchairs in off-white wood and zebra print upholstery France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pair of Louis XV Armchairs in Off-White Wood and Zebra Print Upholstery A spectacular pair of French, Baroque armchairs in the Louis XV style and period, with a Queen's-style back. T...
Fabric, Wood
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.75 in W 24.75 in D 21.25 in
Antique Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style fauteuil armchairs offer caved walnut frame with foliate crest surmounting medallion form upholstered back, raised on reeded and tapered leg...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$1,200
H 42.75 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Hollywood Regency Serge Roche Style Carved Palm Animal Print Dining Accent Chair
By Serge Roche
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Hollywood Regency Serge Roche style carved palm armless chair newly upholstered in a graphic animal print cotton velvet fabric. This sculptural chair features a dimensional ...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of 19th C. Neoclassical French Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Labeled Dugard underneath the seats. With carved gadrooned pediment crest rails with center scrolled crests over burled upper backs. The curved arms with carved leafy backs and ribbe...
Fabric, Walnut
$17,500 / set
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchairs by Jules Leleu. Price includes re-upholstery with customer's own material.
Mahogany
$4,400 / set
H 36.75 in W 27 in D 22 in
Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs Bergere Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of 19th century French Louis XVI fauteuils featuring finely carved walnut frames with oval backs, fluted tapered legs, and carved rosettes accented by delicate floral cr...
Upholstery, Walnut
Leopard Upholstered Pair of French Fauteuils a La Reine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Fauteuils a la Reine in newly upholstered cut velvet leopard with a black ribbon gimp and nailheads. Extremely large and very comfortable. The photos show the gimp with nail...
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Danish Empire Mahogany With Inlay Arm Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of elegant Danish early 19th century empire armchairs. Crafted in mahogany and satinwood marquetry on backrest and apron. Apron and upper part of backrest decorated with diamo...
Hardwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of elegant Empire armchairs crafted from Cuban mahogany, featuring classic details from the period. The backrests have an oval recess, adorned with line inlays in satinwood an...
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
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