$3,645 / item
H 38.59 in W 26.78 in D 27.96 in
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, gold Solid wood, hand-carved, with very fine and detailed craftsmanship.
Bronze
$3,377 / item
H 38.59 in W 26.78 in D 27.96 in
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold Solid wood, hand-carved, with very fine and detailed craftsmanship.
Bronze
$4,500 / set
H 42 in W 29 in D 30 in
Vintage Neoclassical Empire Style Swan Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Neoclassical Empire Swan Arm Giltwood Lounge Chairs Newly Reupholstered in “Kings Gold” Italian Silk Velvet - Pair Striking pair of Neoclassical Empire style lounge chairs ...
Wood, Silk, Giltwood
Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif.
Fabric, Damask, Mahogany
$1,480 / set
H 38 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Rare Postmodern Empire Black Lacquered Swan Neck Wide Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of Swan neck black lacquered wide chairs recovered in beige ultrasuede fabric , and a semigloss finish beautiful elegant and unique we have 4 more available we are selling ...
Ultrasuede, Wood
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming set of four 19th century decorative dining chairs with French Empire influence. The handcrafted frames feature sweeping curved barrel backs being flanked by carved swan ne...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,975 / set
H 36.42 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
ANTIQUE PAIR OF WILLIAM KENT EMPIRE GREEN & GOLD GILT SWAN CARVED SIDE CHAIRs
By William Kent
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of circa 1880-1900 hand carved side chairs depicting swans, hand painted in green with gol...
Rattan, Wood
1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, carved wood swan club chairs on castors set you could hope to find. In the style of George Smith. Outstanding design i...
Upholstery, Wood
$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
$952Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38 in W 19 in D 18 in
Swan and Lyre Dining Chairs, Black Lacquered Wood, 1980s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Wood
$6,910 / set
H 50 in W 19.75 in D 18 in
Maison Jansen Style Rare French Midcentury Patio Swan Chairs Set of 6
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The chairs have 4 solid brass swan accents. On the top of the chair backs, and underneath the arms on the fronts.
Metal
$3,038 / item
H 46.46 in W 26.38 in D 23.23 in
20th Century Napoleonic Swan Chair in the Empire Style Beechwood Poliment Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
Very exact Fine-carved sculpture made of solid beech. Poliment gilded. Arranged frame on plastically carved legs ending in claws. Armrests volute-shaped bent in swan head. High-backe...
Beech
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Library Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Wings Library Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it be...
Upholstery, Wood
$7,478Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Plum Wood Swan Armchairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A pair of Empire / Biedermeier plum wood from circa 1815, newly upholstered with new fabric in classicist style. The armrests, backrest and seat are upholstered. The upholstery fabri...
Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 14.57 in
Small Chair with Curved Swan Necks, 20th Century Empire Style
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Momiq chair 'Lovebirds' is a small fruitwood chair with curved swan necks.
Cotton
Empire Side Chair Black & Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back
Located in New York, NY
Black and gold Empire side chair with lyre/swan form back
Sold
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Italian Empire Swans Chairs in Cream and Gold Finish with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Neoclassical Revival Italian 19th chairs. A very nice and decorative Chair model with a pair of beautiful swans at back of the chair. Nicely cut decor around the chair seat & reede...
Walnut
A Period French Empire Swan Tub Chair
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine Empire tub chair. Each arm has an ending swan carving.
French Empire Directoire Swans Ebonized & Gilt Club Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
French Empire Directoire style carved swans, ebonized wood & gold gilt accents club chair This chair came from the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City Approximate Measurements in I...
Wood, Giltwood
French Empire Style Parcel Gilt Carved Mahogany Swan Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant French empire style carved mahogany barrel back chair with exquisite gold details and the most magnificent gold swans on both of the arms!
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
Set of Eight French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight French gondola or spoon back dining chairs made in the empire revival taste. The set consists of two armchairs and six side chairs measuring 19.5" W, 19.5" D, a...
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair of French Empire Bergeres Chairs with Swan Detailing and Gilt Accents
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of French Empire bergeres chairs with carved swan detailing and gilt accents.
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 31 in D 28 in
Pair of Gilt Empire Style Swan Chairs After Jacob for the Empress Josephine
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of well carved and executed swan tub chairs in Empire style after Jacob. Carved white painted swan supporting ample chair.
Pair of Empire Style, Swan-Form, Armchairs
By Jacob Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of upholstered bergeres, in the manner of Jacob Freres, each having a painted frame with natural wear, its tub form, with a padded back in reeded frame, downswept arms are carve...
Upholstery, Wood
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 swan heads and solid wood craftsmanship. Their rustic allure and supple upholstery off...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Set of 3 Empire Chair, Cherry Veneer, Swan Back Decor, South Germany, circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of three empire chair, Cherry Veneer, Swan Back Decor, South Germany circa 1815/20 Beautiful Empire / early Biedermeier chairs.
Chenille, Cherry, Softwood
French Bergere Chair with Gilt Carved Swans
Located in Houston, TX
Revitalize your living space with a 20th Century French Bergere Chair adorned with stunning gilt carved swans and fresh upholstery. This piece seamlessly blends classic French crafts...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair Neoclassical Style Johnson Hartig Libertine Hotch Potch Swan Chairs
By Schumacher
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style swan bergeres. Wonderfully restyled with Johnson Hartig for Libertine Potch PotchCrazy Quilt linen cotton fabric through Schumacher. Exuberant an...
Wood
Iron and Brass Side Chair with Swan Head Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
Iron and brass side chair with swan head motif at the arms and backrest. Newly upholstered cushion and back.
Brass, Iron
Sold
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 . They are a mid-century find and are unmarked. They have lite general wear.
Leather, Fruitwood
Pair of French Empire Style Armchairs with Swans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of French empire style chairs with swans
Sold
H 30.75 in W 21 in D 24 in
Pair of French Empire Style Tub Chairs with Brass Swan Motifs from the 1870s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Empire style upholstered tub chairs with swan motifs from the second half of the 19th century.
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Italian Empire Swans Chairs in Cream and Gold Finish with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Neoclassical Revival Italian 19th chairs. A very nice and decorative Chair model with a pair of beautiful swans at back of the chair. Nicely cut decor around the chair seat & reede...
Pine
Set of Empire Style French Barrel Swan Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Empire style set of charming chairs made of mahogany and featuring hand-carved swan neck details on the barrel backs.
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 35.75 in W 25 in D 25 in
Gorgeous Single Paint DecoratedCarved Swan Tub Style French Empire Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautiful single French swan bergere chair. Measures 35.75 tall x 25 wide x 25 deep and seat height 20 inches. French made chairs. Distressed finish in yellowish white.
Walnut
Sold
H 33 in W 21 in D 24 in
Elegant Pair of Napoleon III Empire Leather Covered Arm Chairs with Swan Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These chairs from the second half of the 19th century feature elegant curved backs and beautiful open arm rests accented by brass swan figures. The carved and scrolled front legs as ...
Brass
19th Century Empire Bergére Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Empire bergére chair ebonized featuring swan arms and brass ormolu.
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 28 in D 29 in
Pair of Maitland Smith Empire Revival Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Swan Bergeres
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Maitland Smith Empire revival parcel-gilt bergeres with swan head and wing detail. Mahogany frames with cream silk moire upholstery. Reeded back rail, gilt apron with rosette...
Giltwood, Mahogany, Silk
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
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 Joséphine, Swans, Kravet couture raw silk.
Silk, Wood
19th c. French Empire Chair Swan Carving
Located in Montecito, CA
19th C French Mahogany Empire Chair with carved and painted swan designs on supporting the arms.
Mahogany
Brazilian Rosewood Caned Empire Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Late 19C Jacaranda (Rosewood) Brazilian Empire arm chair, with swan's head decorated arms, turned legs and hand caned seat.
Rosewood
20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Empire style lion armchair Imperial stylish lion armchair in Empire style. Finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized beechwood. Gilded. Winged, protruding lions...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
French Empire Style Chair by Frederick Victoria
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Empire style chair made by Frederick Victoria with ostrich leather seat.
Wood
$65,000
H 56 in W 98 in D 72 in
19th Century French Empire Queen Bed in Mahogany & Bronze, Swan Design
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style mahogany and bronze and gilt trimmed queen size bed with swan design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails). (19th Century reproduction of Josephine Bonaparte's ...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Monumental antique wall mirror, Napoleon III, Paris, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental antique wall mirror, Napoleon III, Paris, gold Solid wood, gold plated. Double frame with rich decoration of rocailles, flowers and a crowning cartouche with an inscribed...
Mirror, Wood
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