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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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair French Empire Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Wonderful pair French Empire chairs, ebony legs and recently upholstered in linen, very good
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Ebony
19th Century French Empire Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
We recently had this 1880-ish French chair reupholstered. It's amazing to me how a modern day
Category
Antique 1880s French Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare French Empire Chair - From the Collection of Ann & Gordon Getty
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a rare French Empire side chair, a stunning example of early 19th-century craftsmanship
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair Of Painted & Gilded French Empire Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Empire painted, and water gilded side chairs. The Monuments d'Egypte fabric is in
Category
Antique 1830s French Chairs
Materials
Beech
Georges Jacob French Louis Style Chair
By Georges Jacob
Located in Asheville, NC
This beautiful French Empire chair crafted in the style of George Jacob has padded arms and
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Silk, Damask
French Empire Burlwood Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th Century French Empire burl wood chair featuring stylized ormolu to include swans, lyre
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Empire Style Campaign Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Empire style Campaign chairs. The pliant metal frame with brass lion's paw feet
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Empire Side Chairs, France, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of two Empire Side Chairs dates back to around 1810. The elegant chairs stand out for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
French Empire Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
"French Empire style (19th Cent) mahogany sleigh back side chair with bronze griffin legs and trim
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Fauteuil
Located in Sharon, CT
Impressive black armchair of typical French Empire form, beautifully upholstered. Subtly incised
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Empire-Restauration Walnut Chairs, France, 1820
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful chairs in walnut with cross decorated backs and a flower in the centre, splendid front
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Empire Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany side chairs with bronze trim and green damask
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
A Pair of French Empire Style Corner Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
French Empire or Napoleon III style mahogany corner armchairs with ormolu mounts, arms rest on
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant French Empire style side chairs. The chairs are burl with bronze mounts and feet
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze chairs
French, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Bergere
Located in Hudson, NY
A classical French chair from the early 19th century. The form is good and the wood selection is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Empire Chairs
Located in Southampton, GB
Pair of French, 19th Century Painted Empire Chairs.
When these were purchased our original plan was
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Pine
French Empire Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) ormolu mounted mahogany open swivel base arm chair with black
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat
Located in Sheridan, CO
Extraordinary pair of French Empire style mahogany chairs featuring a tub or gondola form frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Empire Bergere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely period French Directoire bergere, restored and upholstered in silk velvet. Lovely armchair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Empire Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of early 19th century French chairs marries the elegance of walnut wood with the comfort
Category
Antique 1820s French Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique and original set of 6 early 19th century Empire barrel chairs stands out for its
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 14 Dining Chairs, Empire Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very smart set of fourteen solid and elegant dining room chairs dating from 1820' s between the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French Empire Mahogany Bergere With Blade Leather Upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French Empire Mahogany Bergere With Blade Leather Upholstery. Circa 1810.
Gorgeous piece purchased
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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.
French, Circa 1820.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Superb & Rare Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly elegant and unusual late 19th century Empire style chair having curved back adorned with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of ten mahogany dining chairs made in the neoclassical French empire taste. The chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality near pair of French Mahogany Empire influenced armchairs. Each being upholstered in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Gold Bergère Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style (19th century) mahogany swan design Bergère armchairs with bronze trim
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Silk Bergère Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire mahogany bergère (armchairs) upholstered in red silk with scrolled back above
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs Attributed to Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs Attributed to Francois Linke
Dimensions : 36.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 21 in
Suite of 8 Empire Style Chairs in Solid Cherrywood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 8 empire style chairs in solid cherrywood,
velvet to change
small old restorations.
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Very Important Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet. Unique pair
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Empire Style Lounge Chair
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
20th century French Empire style carved wood lounge chair
Rich upholstery compliments the
Category
Vintage 1970s North American American Empire Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side chair with Ormolu Mounts 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Empire side chair offers mahogany construction having stylized urn form back slat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and solid mahogany side chair. The chair is raised
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Karges French Empire dining arm or accent chairs. Painted white with gold carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Set of Empire Armchairs / Chairs, Maple Wood, Paris, 1825
Located in Berlin, DE
Seat group made of maple wood with rosewood intarsia, France, presumably G. Alphonse Jacob, the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of 1850s French Empire Wood Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1850s French Empire side chairs. Hand carved.
Category
Antique 1850s Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Fauteuils, 19th Century, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French Empire Mahogany fauteuils, 19th century, circa 1810. 3 pairs available.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs w/ Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - a Pair. Item features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 37 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical/Empire st. Mahogany and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Solid Mahogany Regency Side Chairs Figural Bronze Ormolu, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire solid mahogany Regency side chairs with figural bronze ormolu - a pair. Item
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 37 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th-C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Mahogany Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 19th century French Empire mahogany side chairs with gilt bronze mounts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Empire Barrel chairs dates back to around 1810-20. They come from France. The chairs
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Ormolu Chair with Figures c1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Empire Carved & Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Ormolu Chair with Figures c1820
Measures - 34" x 18" x 20
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
H 34 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set of 6 Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs represent a tailored expression of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an exquisite pair of Empire-style armchairs from the 19th century, crafted from luxurious
Category
Antique 1830s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp / Lyre Back Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis
By Jean Pierre Louis
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic pair of French Empire period open armchairs in well figured and carved mahogany; each
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Silk
Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique harp back side chairs with brass or bronze mounts in the French Empire / Louis XVI
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Late 19th Century Empire Style Childrens Chair
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and rare childrens 'Bergère chair made in Empire style. Made of finely carved beechwood
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
H 35.5 in W 17.25 in D 21 in
19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire and parcel gilt bergère. Gilt swan arms and pawed feet.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 French Empire dining chairs in mahogany with bronze mounts are a stylish expression of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six French Empire Style Dining Chairs Refinished in Your Color Choice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six French Empire style dining chairs, France, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being
Category
Vintage 1960s French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set Of Six 19th Century Empire Side Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning set of 6 French side chairs features upholstered seats and dates back to the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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French Empire Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of French empire chairs available for sale. The range of distinct French empire chairs — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. French empire chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of French empire chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Empire, Neoclassical and Mid-Century Modern French empire chairs are of considerable interest. Maison Jansen, Dedar and Drexel each produced beautiful French empire chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are French Empire Chairs?
French empire chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,498, while the lowest priced sells for $246 and the highest can go for as much as $212,852.
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.
Questions About French Empire Chairs
- What is an Empire chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021An Empire chair refers to a piece of seating furniture created in the Empire style. A phase of the neoclassical style, the Empire style gets its name from the rule of the Emperor Napoleon I. The furniture is colossal, weight-wise, and richly adorned with bronze and marble. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Empire chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
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