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French Empire Settee, Hand-Carved Fruitwood, Velvet Upholstery, 1810
French Empire Settee, Hand-Carved Fruitwood, Velvet Upholstery, 1810

French Empire Settee, Hand-Carved Fruitwood, Velvet Upholstery, 1810

Located in Johns Island, SC

French Empire Settee. This french empire period settee is hand carved of lemon fruitwood or Ash wood and has a lattice velvet uphulstry in an olive green and gold color.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

Milling Road for Baker French Empire Settee designed by Darryl Carter
Milling Road for Baker French Empire Settee designed by Darryl Carter

Milling Road for Baker French Empire Settee designed by Darryl Carter

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a French empire style settee designed by Darryl Carter for milling Road by Baker.

Category

2010s Indonesian Empire Settees

Materials

Wood

Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee
Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee

Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee

$2,396Sale Price|40% Off

H 29.25 in W 46.5 in D 26 in

Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Empire settee embodies the grandeur and elegance of early 19th-century neoclassical design.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Settees

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee

$6,000Sale Price|38% Off

H 39 in W 56 in D 30 in

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee

Located in New York, NY

French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

$20,484

H 37.01 in W 70.08 in D 25.99 in

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

By Achille Collas

Located in London, by appointment only

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany three seat settee, the back is surmounted by facing scrolls with strigilated flutes be...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany French Empire Bronze Mounted Settee
Solid Mahogany French Empire Bronze Mounted Settee

Solid Mahogany French Empire Bronze Mounted Settee

$2,396Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.75 in W 18.75 in D 23 in

Solid Mahogany French Empire Bronze Mounted Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Empire bronze mounted settee is a superb example of neoclassical design, crafted in solid mahogany with elegant detailing and gilt bronze embellishments.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Empire Revival Settees

Materials

Bronze

Milling Road for Baker French Empire design by Daryl Carter settee
Milling Road for Baker French Empire design by Daryl Carter settee

Milling Road for Baker French Empire design by Daryl Carter settee

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a French empire style settee designed by Darrell Carter for milling Road by Baker furniture Company.

Category

2010s Indonesian Empire Settees

Materials

Wood

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Settee
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Settee

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Settee

$16,387

H 35.83 in W 64.18 in D 30.32 in

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Settee

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Settee. France, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Ormolu

Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair
Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair

Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This handsome settee is in rare original condition retaining all the original timber and horsehair stuffings. The form is bold and fluid and the carved ornament very well executed. T...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details
Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details

Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A superb example of antique French Empire craftsmanship, this early 19th-century carved flame mahogany sofa showcases the strong, symbolic design language of the period. The shaped b...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms
Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms

Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms

Located in Southampton, NJ

A classic French Empire Style curved back settee with distinct Neoclassical design elements in the carved gold dolphin arms & carved Klismos legs.

Category

Early 2000s American Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Silk, Walnut

French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee
French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee

French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and large scale French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Bellanger French Empire Mahogany Pink and Red Stripe Upholstered Settee
Bellanger French Empire Mahogany Pink and Red Stripe Upholstered Settee

Bellanger French Empire Mahogany Pink and Red Stripe Upholstered Settee

By Bellanger

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style mahogany settee with a carved frame and striped blush pink and red upholstered seat, arms and back.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)
Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

$2,733Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.01 in W 63 in D 33.47 in

Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

Located in Leimen, DE

Empire Settee, France 1810 Step back in time to the opulent era of 19th-century France with the exquisite Elegant Empire Settee, crafted in 1810.

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas

Materials

Bronze

1870 French Empire Marquetry Inlaid Suite Berger Armchairs & Settee Canape, Pair
1870 French Empire Marquetry Inlaid Suite Berger Armchairs & Settee Canape, Pair

1870 French Empire Marquetry Inlaid Suite Berger Armchairs & Settee Canape, Pair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French marquetry inlaid circa 1870 Empire style three piece suite with neoclassical detailing A very rare and good looking set, th...

Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century
Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century

Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant French Empire style settee offers a truly spectacular silhouette that is sure to impress.

Category

Vintage 1970s Empire Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

Located in London, Park Royal

A finely hand carved French two-seater canapé à dossier droit (straight-back sofa) from the Second Empire period (c.1860), reflecting the Louis XVI revival style that reimagined the ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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French Empire Settee
French Empire Settee

French Empire Settee

Unavailable

H 41 in W 51.5 in D 26.5 in

French Empire Settee

Located in Kirkland, WA

French Empire Settee This is a nice small size settee that seats two people.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Bronze

Period French Empire Settee attributed to Georges Jacob
Period French Empire Settee attributed to Georges Jacob

Period French Empire Settee attributed to Georges Jacob

By Georges Jacob

Located in Vancouver, BC

French Empire sofa by one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers, Georges Jacob. Mahogany construction with gilt bronze mounts and cerise silk upholstery; sold by Chris...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Settees

Materials

Bronze

Empire settee
Empire settee

Empire settee

Unavailable

H 40.35 in W 72.05 in D 25.59 in

Empire settee

Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE

Mahogany Empire settee with upholstery in red leather lined with a black spiked border. The elbow-rests are ending in a carved lion’s head and the front legs in lion paw feet. H....

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Settee
French Empire Mahogany Settee

French Empire Mahogany Settee

Located in Toronto, ON

Elegant French Empire mahogany Settee with scroll form arms Circa 1850

Category

Antique 19th Century French Second Empire Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Settee
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Settee

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Settee

Unavailable

H 37 in W 66 in D 27 in

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Settee

Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario

Empire settee with bergere (closed) sides and fine neoclassic detailing on the armrests.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Burlap, Muslin, Wood

19th Century Empire Settee
19th Century Empire Settee

19th Century Empire Settee

Unavailable

H 35 in W 46 in D 29 in

19th Century Empire Settee

Located in Seattle, WA

wonderful settee with ebonized winged figures and gilded details. Nice paws on the front feet. The frame is walnut and it is newly upholstered in a Glant fabric with flat braid and...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Settees

Materials

Walnut

Period Directoire Settee and Armchairs
Period Directoire Settee and Armchairs

Period Directoire Settee and Armchairs

Unavailable

H 40 in W 77 in D 29 in

Period Directoire Settee and Armchairs

Located in Vancouver, BC

Early French Empire/period Directoire settee with matching armchairs.

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Settees

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare Set of Two Armchairs and Settee, Empire Period
Very Rare Set of Two Armchairs and Settee, Empire Period

Very Rare Set of Two Armchairs and Settee, Empire Period

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 70.87 in D 32.29 in

Very Rare Set of Two Armchairs and Settee, Empire Period

Located in Madrid, ES

Very rare set of two armchairs and settee of Empire Period In mahogany. Front legs decorated with heads of eagles and feathers finished in lion paws. Settee: 180 cm. L x 90 cm. H...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Stucco, Mahogany

Antique French Empire Settee

Antique French Empire Settee

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H 41 in W 56 in D 20 in

Antique French Empire Settee

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Empire settee.

Category

Antique 19th Century Settees

French Empire Settee
French Empire Settee

French Empire Settee

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H 32 in W 66 in D 28 in

French Empire Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Empire Settee Please call or use the contact dealer link below to reach us directly with any questions regarding this item.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Settees

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Mahogany French Empire Settee
Antique Regency Mahogany French Empire Settee

Antique Regency Mahogany French Empire Settee

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine quality Regency period mahogany French Empire settee, the rectangular back with carved and scrolling swept arms raised on elegant sabre legs with ormolu mounted decoration t...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Empire Settees

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Empire Settee Giltwood and Parcel Paint
French Empire Settee Giltwood and Parcel Paint

French Empire Settee Giltwood and Parcel Paint

Located in Houston, TX

Exceptional French Empire settee pale celadon green paint and giltwood frame, figural Egyptian heads carved on the arms.

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Settees

Materials

Giltwood

French Empire Settee
French Empire Settee

French Empire Settee

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H 36 in W 69 in

French Empire Settee

Located in Chicago, IL

French Empire settee acajou, upholstery and glided accents.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofas

19th Century French Empire Settee with Inlaid Marquetry & Bronze Lion Heads
19th Century French Empire Settee with Inlaid Marquetry & Bronze Lion Heads

19th Century French Empire Settee with Inlaid Marquetry & Bronze Lion Heads

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful 19th century French empire settee or sofa with inlaid marquetry and highly carved bronze lion heads with wings.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Settee with Inlaid Marquetry & Bronze Lion Heads
19th Century French Empire Settee with Inlaid Marquetry & Bronze Lion Heads

19th Century French Empire Settee with Inlaid Marquetry & Bronze Lion Heads

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful 19th century French empire settee or sofa with inlaid marquetry and highly carved bronze lion heads with wings.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Bronze

Period French Empire Settee in Red Silk Damask Attributed to Jacob
Period French Empire Settee in Red Silk Damask Attributed to Jacob

Period French Empire Settee in Red Silk Damask Attributed to Jacob

By Georges Jacob

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French empire mahogany sofa or settee with gilt bronze mounts and Empire style cerise silk upholstery; attributed by Christies to George Jacob.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany & Bronze Ormolu Mounted Figural Settee Bench Napoleon III
French Empire Mahogany & Bronze Ormolu Mounted Figural Settee Bench Napoleon III

French Empire Mahogany & Bronze Ormolu Mounted Figural Settee Bench Napoleon III

Located in West Hartford, CT

Coveted French Empire settee, circa late 19th century, that has been updated with brand new upholstery.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees

Materials

Bronze

Christian Lacroix Upholstered 19th Century Original French Empire Settee
Christian Lacroix Upholstered 19th Century Original French Empire Settee

Christian Lacroix Upholstered 19th Century Original French Empire Settee

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful 19th French Empire sofa fully restored and reupholstered with elegant Christian Lacroix blue Velvet fabric (Dec 2019) with mahogany wood frame on curly legs. High quality u...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Canapes

Materials

Velvet

French 19th Century Empire-Style Settee
French 19th Century Empire-Style Settee

French 19th Century Empire-Style Settee

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H 37.25 in W 68.5 in D 27.5 in

French 19th Century Empire-Style Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Upholstered in a fabulous pink velvet with nail-head trim, this 19th century Empire-style settee is ready to be added to your space. Its solid mahogany frame has a rich, deep color a...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Style Settee
French Empire Style Settee

French Empire Style Settee

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H 39 in W 50.5 in D 22 in

French Empire Style Settee

Located in Stamford, CT

Painted and parcel-gilt French Empire style settee, circa 1940s, upholstered in silk and decorated with nail studs, cushioned seat.

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Settees

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French 19th Century Parcel-Gilt Empire Settee
French 19th Century Parcel-Gilt Empire Settee

French 19th Century Parcel-Gilt Empire Settee

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H 38.5 in W 47.75 in D 24 in

French 19th Century Parcel-Gilt Empire Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This diminutive Empire-style settee, c.1830, is from France. A stunning antique settee with gracefully curved lines, the frame is finished in an exceptional painted jade/turquoise an...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Hardwood

Empire Settee
Empire Settee

Empire Settee

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H 38 in W 58 in D 27 in

Empire Settee

Located in Stamford, CT

A French early 19th century Empire settee, upholstered in velvet with painted wooden frame and turned legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Settees

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Empire Period Settee
Mahogany Empire Period Settee

Mahogany Empire Period Settee

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H 38 in W 44 in D 26 in

Mahogany Empire Period Settee

Located in Montreal, QC

Elegant mahogany, Empire period settee, recently reupholstered in charcoal satin fabric. Beautiful sculpted armrests throughout, featuring stylized lion masks.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees

19th Century Empire Walnut Upholstered Settee
19th Century Empire Walnut Upholstered Settee

19th Century Empire Walnut Upholstered Settee

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H 37.25 in W 55.5 in D 25 in

19th Century Empire Walnut Upholstered Settee

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a lovely tailored walnut Empire settee. The top rail is flanked by two graceful sloping arms, joining two brass classical female heads crowing two front straight tapering le...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Blue Painted & Parcel Gilt Settee, France
Empire Style Blue Painted & Parcel Gilt Settee, France

Empire Style Blue Painted & Parcel Gilt Settee, France

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Empire Style Blue Painted Settee with Gilded Swan Arms and Acanthus Leaf detail on feet.

Category

20th Century French Settees

Empire Style Velvet Settee
Empire Style Velvet Settee

Empire Style Velvet Settee

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H 34 in W 58 in D 27 in

Empire Style Velvet Settee

Located in Sheffield, MA

Wonderfully proportioned and stylish carved wood frame settee.

Keywords: Bench Louis XVI Style Settee or Love Seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Settees

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

1950s French Empire / Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany and Leather Settee
1950s French Empire / Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany and Leather Settee

1950s French Empire / Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany and Leather Settee

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a handsome piece! It is a 1950s carved mahogany Empire style settee in green leather. It is unmarked. Note the carved swan arms! I have the chairs too. My shipping is for...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Empire Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Empire Mahogany Figural High Back Swan Settee Tufted Bench
Antique French Empire Mahogany Figural High Back Swan Settee Tufted Bench

Antique French Empire Mahogany Figural High Back Swan Settee Tufted Bench

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Empire figural high back settee. Features tufted modern vibrant paisley upholstery with tall rounded back, gilt accents, and carved swan / bird head arms.

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Settee with Gilt Metal Decoration
Empire Mahogany Settee with Gilt Metal Decoration

Empire Mahogany Settee with Gilt Metal Decoration

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a charming Empire style mahogany settee with a straight top rail with downward sloping arms rounded at the extremities with brass female masks raised on straight tapered legs...

Category

20th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee with Gilded Bronze-Doré Mounts
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee with Gilded Bronze-Doré Mounts

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee with Gilded Bronze-Doré Mounts

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Early 19th century French Empire mahogany settee with bronze-doré mounts re-upholstered in a Scalamandre silk, circa 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Rare 19th c. French Empire Style Settee in French-Indie Fabric
Rare 19th c. French Empire Style Settee in French-Indie Fabric

Rare 19th c. French Empire Style Settee in French-Indie Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Very unique, this small sofa or settee is hand carved with an interesting "lip back" that comes to a soft point on the back rest. Hand carved "tassel" legs in the front with acanthus...

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Antique 19th Century French Settees

Early 19th Century Transition Directoire to Empire Style French Settee
Early 19th Century Transition Directoire to Empire Style French Settee

Early 19th Century Transition Directoire to Empire Style French Settee

Located in Houston, US

Very stylish French settee exhibiting Directoire style transitioning to French Empire style.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees

Materials

Wood

Antique French Empire Mahogany Settee Sofa Figural Dolphin Parlor Federal
Antique French Empire Mahogany Settee Sofa Figural Dolphin Parlor Federal

Antique French Empire Mahogany Settee Sofa Figural Dolphin Parlor Federal

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Empire mahogany settee sofa figural dolphin parlor federal 71" 19th century French Empire mahogany sofa or settee.

Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
French Empire Sofa, 1810-15

French Empire Sofa, 1810-15

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H 36.23 in W 44.89 in D 17.72 in

French Empire Sofa, 1810-15

Located in Belmont, MA

This unique Empire settee dates back to around 1810-15 and comes from France.

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Settees

Materials

Cherry

French Empire Carved Mahogany with Full Standing Lions, circa 1880s
French Empire Carved Mahogany with Full Standing Lions, circa 1880s

French Empire Carved Mahogany with Full Standing Lions, circa 1880s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous carved mahogany French sofa. The sofa has beautiful upholstery and the carving is exceptional. The sofa dates to the 1880s era and measures 60 wide x 31 deep x 34 ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Settees

Materials

Mahogany

French Walnut and Cherry Empire Style Window Seat
French Walnut and Cherry Empire Style Window Seat

French Walnut and Cherry Empire Style Window Seat

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French walnut and cherry empire style window seat This is a wonderful looking piece a daybed it looks fantastic piled up with comfy cushions. Both ends of the bed are the same h...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Settees

Materials

Walnut

Rare Biedermeier Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany French Empire Style Scroll Arm Sofa
Rare Biedermeier Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany French Empire Style Scroll Arm Sofa

Rare Biedermeier Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany French Empire Style Scroll Arm Sofa

By Biedermeier

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this Biedermeier gilt metal mounted scroll arm mahogany framed sofa in the French Empire taste   A truly stunning piece, this sofa looks amazing ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Settees
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Settees

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Settees

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H 36 in W 79 in D 27.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Settees

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of painted and gilded Empire French canapés.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees

FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE SETTEE
FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE SETTEE

FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE SETTEE

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H 38 in W 85 in D 25 in

FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE SETTEE

Located in New York, NY

Handsome Empire style wood frame settee with high scrolled sides on four extra-large paw feet. The frame painted in a distressed antique light green finish with gold leaf detailing....

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofas

French Empire Style Gold Bench or Settee
French Empire Style Gold Bench or Settee

French Empire Style Gold Bench or Settee

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H 28.5 in W 33 in D 20 in

French Empire Style Gold Bench or Settee

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Vintage French Empire Style Gold Bench or Settee This vintage bench is a perfect addition to any home looking for a touch of classic style.

Category

Vintage 1960s Empire Benches

Materials

Fabric

Classic French Empire Walnut Sofa Bench Settee with Tulips
Classic French Empire Walnut Sofa Bench Settee with Tulips

Classic French Empire Walnut Sofa Bench Settee with Tulips

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic antique French Empire walnut sofa bench or settee having wonderful tulip motife carved arms and legs with original patina and brand new fresh upholstery. #2338 Measure: H ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Empire Style Mahogany Settee Canape
French Empire Style Mahogany Settee Canape

French Empire Style Mahogany Settee Canape

Located in Stamford, CT

A Mahogany Empire Style mahogany settee with a floral upholstery. The arms with parcel-gilt decorated fronts and finely cast bronze.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Canapes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa Settee, 19th Century
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa Settee, 19th Century

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa Settee, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival sofa, circa 1880 in date. Crafted from fabulous solid mahogany and smothered in fabulou...

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Sofas

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Style Ebonized Giltwood Carved Dolphins Settee Circa 1950
French Empire Style Ebonized Giltwood Carved Dolphins Settee Circa 1950

French Empire Style Ebonized Giltwood Carved Dolphins Settee Circa 1950

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Empire style ebonized giltwood settee, circa 1950, is a striking piece of neoclassical revival furniture that exudes elegance and grandeur.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Empire Revival Canapes

Materials

Beech

French Empire Parlour Set of Five-Piece Ormolu Bronze Armchairs Couch Settee
French Empire Parlour Set of Five-Piece Ormolu Bronze Armchairs Couch Settee

French Empire Parlour Set of Five-Piece Ormolu Bronze Armchairs Couch Settee

Located in Roslyn, NY

Beautiful French Empire ormolu bronze-mounted parlour set with winged lions on front of legs, winged sphinx on armchairs, bronze nail trim throughout and newly covered red fabric. I...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Bronze

Baker Furniture French Empire Style Sleigh Bench Mahogany Red Loveseat Settee
Baker Furniture French Empire Style Sleigh Bench Mahogany Red Loveseat Settee

Baker Furniture French Empire Style Sleigh Bench Mahogany Red Loveseat Settee

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Baker Furniture French Empire style sleigh bench mahogany red loveseat settee A gorgeous Baker furniture bench that draws inspiration from French Empire and Egyptian Revival.

Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare 19th c. French Empire Style Settee or Sofa in Cut Velvet
Rare 19th c. French Empire Style Settee or Sofa in Cut Velvet

Rare 19th c. French Empire Style Settee or Sofa in Cut Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Very unique, this small sofa or settee is hand carved with an interesting "lip back" that comes to a soft point on the back rest. Hand carved "tassel" legs in the front with acanthu...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofas

19th Century French Empire Salon Set
19th Century French Empire Salon Set

19th Century French Empire Salon Set

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful three-piece 19th century French Empire salon set with settee and two armchairs with carved walnut frames, rivets and green fabric.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets

19th Century Mahogany Small Empire Egyptian Influenced Settee Sofa
19th Century Mahogany Small Empire Egyptian Influenced Settee Sofa

19th Century Mahogany Small Empire Egyptian Influenced Settee Sofa

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Small Empire Inspired French Sofa Circa 1890. Comfortable 2 Seater Sofa Finished In Mahogany, Egyptian Influenced Mounts To The Arms And Back Rest And Front Freize.

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Antique 19th Century French Sofas

19th Century Country Settee
19th Century Country Settee

19th Century Country Settee

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H 33 in W 46 in D 25 in

19th Century Country Settee

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French, 19th century walnut, Empire-style settee with simple turned arms and legs, and recent upholstery.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Sofas

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Walnut

19th c. French Empire Settee
19th c. French Empire Settee

19th c. French Empire Settee

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H 37.5 in W 71 in D 25 in

19th c. French Empire Settee

Located in Milford, NH

19th c. French Empire fruit wood settee with a warm patina.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

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Wood, Upholstery

Christian Lacroix Upholstered 19th Century Original French Empire Settee
Christian Lacroix Upholstered 19th Century Original French Empire Settee

Christian Lacroix Upholstered 19th Century Original French Empire Settee

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful 19th French Empire sofa fully restored and reupholstered with elegant Christian Lacroix blue Velvet fabric (Dec 2019) with mahogany wood frame on curly legs. High quality u...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Canapes

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Velvet

19th Century French Empire Style Settee
19th Century French Empire Style Settee

19th Century French Empire Style Settee

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H 35.5 in W 58 in D 27.5 in

19th Century French Empire Style Settee

Located in Winter Park, FL

19th century French Empire style méridienne or settee with mahogany frame.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

Early 19th Century Empire Settee
Early 19th Century Empire Settee

Early 19th Century Empire Settee

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H 39 in W 59 in D 20 in

Early 19th Century Empire Settee

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A well-proportioned Empire settee with a crest rail inlaid with a diamond and stringing pattern in contrasting wood. The swept arms and tapered saber legs give it the clean, confiden...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Settees

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee with Scroll Arms and Gilt Detail
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee with Scroll Arms and Gilt Detail

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee with Scroll Arms and Gilt Detail

Located in Atlanta, GA

Empire Period Settee in Mahogany with Scroll Arms featuring Gilt Accents and Splay Legs, France circa 1820.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

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Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare Wrought Iron French Empire Indoor or Outdoor Armless Settee
Rare Wrought Iron French Empire Indoor or Outdoor Armless Settee

Rare Wrought Iron French Empire Indoor or Outdoor Armless Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a wonderful black wrought iron with what appears to brass elements of very fine quality. The piece has no arms is is rather rare because of this. In the correct upholstery th...

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Vintage 1950s European Empire Revival Settees

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Wrought Iron

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$2,400

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19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Located in Roma, Lazio

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Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London

$8,449

H 31.11 in W 66.93 in D 36.62 in

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By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...

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$690 / item

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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By Maison Jansen

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French Empire Settee For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French empire settee available at 1stDibs. Each French empire settee for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without a French empire settee — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French empire settee bearing Empire, Neoclassical or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French empire settee that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Biedermeier and Maitland Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Empire Settee?

Prices for a French empire settee start at $935 and top out at $49,190 with the average selling for $5,038.

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 Settee
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.