Empire-Style Curule Stool with Upholstered Seat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An extremely elegant 19th-century Empire-style curule stool standing on veneered, curved X legs
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
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Empire-Style Curule Stool with Upholstered Seat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An extremely elegant 19th-century Empire-style curule stool standing on veneered, curved X legs
Beech
$2,850
H 19 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
French Empire Style Curule Stool with Gilded Accents and Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood curule stool from circa 1900 with gilded accents, curved X
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$1,075
H 18 in W 18.25 in D 15.8 in
Antique French Empire Solid Mahogany Ball Foot Curule Bench Seat Low Stool
Located in West Chester, PA
Wonderful antique bench with curved seat and solid mahogany curule frame on ball feet.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,200
H 28 in W 57 in D 17 in
Vintage French Empire Style Curule X-Frame Black Carved Wood Upholstered Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Hand-Carved Curule Upholstered X Frame Black Bench. Item featured has a
Fabric, Wood
$2,900
H 21.5 in W 28 in D 16.5 in
Maison Jansen Style Leather Bench with Brass Detail with Swan Finials
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inspiration is from bench that was very much in the French Empire Revival look with its Curule-form. The
Brass, Steel
$2,900
H 21.5 in W 28 in D 16.5 in
Maison Jansen Style Leather Bench with Brass Detail with Swan Finials
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inspiration is from bench that was very much in the French Empire Revival look with its Curule-form. The
Brass, Steel
Maison Jansen Style French Empire Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Maison Jansen style bench is very much in the French Empire revival look with
Brass, Iron
Pair of French Empire Curule Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire Curule benches in walnut.
Walnut
Pair of Empire French Curule Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of mahogany Empire French Curule stools Shells and foliage decoration Epoque Empire circa
Fabric, Mahogany
Empire Style Curule Seat, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mahogany Empire style stool or Curule seat standing on curved X-legs finished by lion paws, linked
Brass
19th Century Pair of Empire Curule Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of mahogany Empire French Curule stools Epoque Empire, circa 1820.
Mahogany
Empire Manner Giltmetal Curule Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
Empire manner giltmetal curule bench. Here's a breakdown of its key features: Style: Empire manner
Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 33 in D 18 in
Pair French Empire Style Mahogany Curule Benches with Ebonized & Gilt Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
each large-scaled curule bench with semi-detached seat flanked by flared openwork arms with turned
Mahogany
Sold
H 18 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
French 1920s Empire Style Painted Upholstered Curule Stool with Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood curule stool from the early 20th century, with carved rosettes
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Empire Style Curule Seats, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of mahogany Empire style stools or Curule seats standing on curved X-legs finished by lion
Brass
Pair of Empire Style Curule Seats, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of mahogany Empire style stools or Curule seats standing on curved X-legs finished by lion
Brass
Sold
H 19 in W 18.75 in D 15 in
French 1880s Empire Style Painted Curule Stool with Printed Fabric and Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood curule stool from the late 19th century, with printed upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Empire Style Walnut Curule Stools, Attributed to Jansen
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a rectangular padded seat raised on curule supports joined by a turned stretcher ending
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Curule Stool Benches with Silk Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Empire style painted Curule stools or benches feature new gold hued silk upholstery
Wood
Neoclassical Style Iron and Bronze Swan Benches
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rochester, NY
A great looking pair of neoclassical / French Empire style curule benches with golden brass bronze
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Sold
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 15.36 in
French Stool Dagobert Curule seat - panther - Renaissance - Empire France 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Dagobert seat, Curule stool in walnut from the First Empire period, early 19th century. Armrests
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 18.5 in W 21 in D 15.25 in
Pair of French Empire Style Ebonized Wood Upholstered Curule Stools, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Empire style Curule tabourets stools of ebonized wood from the early 20th century
Wood
Sold
H 20.25 in W 24 in D 17 in
Pair of Midcentury French Empire Style Ebonized Curule Stools with Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage Empire style ebonized curule stools from the mid-20th century with gilt
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Sold
H 18 in W 19 in D 14.75 in
Pair of French 1880s Walnut Empire Style Curule Stools with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Empire style Curule walnut tabourets stools from the late 19th century, with new
Brass
Pair of French Empire Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of French Empire mahogany Curule form stools with saddle seats and upholstered cushions
Mahogany
French Empire Stool, 1850, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
French Empire stool, 1850. The curule form stool has beautiful brass decorations on mahogany veneer
Mahogany
Antique Regency Empire Curule Stool
Located in Richmond, London
An elegant early 19th century Curule stool of compact proportions. Why we like it Its pure form
Mahogany
Maison Jansen Style Curule Bench with Swan Heads
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Maison Jansen style bench is very much in the French Empire Revival look with
Brass, Iron
French Empire Style Mahogany Curule Base Stool with Needlework Top
Located in Southampton, NY
French Empire style mahogany Curule base stool with needlework top. Depicting a medieval lady and a
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Deco Style Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Bench, a bold statement with a handsome tight back design featuring curved corners set upon a reeded carved frame and tapered legs. Dimensions: 55" W x 20" D x 24" H ...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,368 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
$675Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French
Located in El Monte, CA
A highly decorative and unique 19th century French empire painted and parcel gilt cast iron upholstered bench. Parcel gilt border is of a rich gold with warm red undertone painting ...
Iron
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$6,388 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Curved Sculptural Wooden Wall Mirror, Italy 1960's
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Curved Sculptural wooden wall hanging mirror Italy 1960's
Mirror, Wood
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