Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Bronze Empire Side Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Back decorated in various inlaid woods showing vines, flowers etc., The tops of the back chair
Antique 1840s Italian Empire Chairs
Wood
Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Bronze Empire Side Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Back decorated in various inlaid woods showing vines, flowers etc., The tops of the back chair
Wood
19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Ebonized Italian Empire style side chair featuring brass ormolu, claw feet, and a lattice-work back
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Period Empire side chair: This highly stylized chair has brass inlay and ormolu features to include
Brass, Ormolu
$3,006 / set
H 35.83 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Empire Style Pair Of Italian Chairs "King" With "Vienna Straw"
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Empire Style Pair of Italian Chairs (Lucca) "King" with "Vienna Straw" We kindly suggest you read
Straw, Walnut
19th Century Empire Bergére Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Empire bergére chair ebonized featuring swan arms and brass ormolu. Recently
Brass
$3,800 / set
H 33.75 in W 19.75 in D 20.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs, Two Pair Available
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th-century Italian Empire side chairs featuring carved foliage back with central ebonized
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian Empire Dining Chairs From Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Italian early 19th Century Empire dining chairs in solid walnut. This Tuscan pair of
Walnut
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 25 in D 21 in
Pair of Italian Empire Carved Wood and Leather Swivel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking and sculptural pair of Italian Empire style swiveling armchairs. Round seats and sinuous
Wood, Leather
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Side Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Side Chair is a luxurious and elegant piece of
Mahogany
$1,200 / item
H 36 in W 16 in D 15 in
Chiavari Midcentury Brass Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Italy, 1950s
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and elegant Hollywood Regency-style Chiavarina chair from the 1950s. The design is based
Brass
$4,689 / set
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Six Early 19th Century Venetian Chairs, Walnut, Empire Style, wax polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
6 early 19th century Venetian chairs in carved walnut, original upholstered spring seats in pink
Walnut
Bat Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Toronto, CA
chair distilled ornate Empire styles into a lighter, more refined construction that went on to influence
Brass
$4,400 / item
H 36 in W 39 in D 39 in
Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Italian Empire Style Serpent Armchair 1 of 2
By Quatrain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Italian Empire Style Serpent Armchair. 1 of 2 Available.
Silk, Ebony, Mahogany
$1,127
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Chiavari Chair of Giltwood In A Faux Bamboo Style Striped Upholstered Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Marquis Stefano Rivarola, Descalzi reworked some chairs in the French Empire style, simplifying the
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Giltwood
$3,800 / set
H 35 in W 19 in D 22.5 in
19th C Biedermeier Italian Burl Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 19th C Biedermeier Ebonized & Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs. Item features shapely
Fruitwood
$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
Velvet, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Pair of Early Chiavari Chairs by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Sharon, CT
. Missing their rush seating-one chair retains remnants of early (if not original) rushing. These chairs
Wood
$3,126 / set
H 33.86 in W 19.89 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Chairs Gondola Wood Fabric Antique Seating 19th Century
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of six wooden chairs with open, wraparound backs. Sabre legs. Padded seat upholstered in damask
Fabric, Wood
$5,291
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chiavari Chairs, Blond Walnut with New Upholstery
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust set of four Mid-Century modern dining Chiavari chairs, in blond walnut with new
Walnut
$7,215 / set
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Set of 4 natural rustic style chairs en wood and leather from the 1930s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Set of 4 natural rustic style chairs en wood and leather from the 1930s - dark solid wood frame, oval back with carved details with brown leather seat with studded finish and underst...
Animal Skin, Wood
$5,950
H 45 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Cast Iron Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair with Cast Iron Hardware. Item features a
Iron
Four Empire Style Wooden Chairs, Italian, 1830s
Located in Torino, Italy
Four Empire style wooden chairs with upholstered seat upholstered in fabric. Italian production
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Italian Set of 6 Empire Walnut Dining Chairs, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian set of 6 Empire walnut dining chairs with original green velvet seat, 1890s.
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 35 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four Italian Empire Painted Klismo Side Chairs, Italy, 1890
Located in Chicago, IL
Extraordinary and unique set of four Italian Empire "Klismo" chairs. The concaved horizontal
Fruitwood
Robert Venturi "Empire" Chair
By Robert Venturi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
architect’s series of tables and chairs were a contradiction of classical form – an abstraction of historic
Plywood
Rare Empire Desk Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Empire desk or side chair, with original leather and carved,painted and gilded legs.
Wood, Leather
Unusual 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual 19th century Italian Empire walnut armchair with elegant swan carvings (symbol of
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
All the preciousness of Italian craftsmanship is wrapped up in this empire-style chair from
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Unavailable
H 45.67 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
Empire Walnut and Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Sitting Chair by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Come have a seat at this wonderfully upholstered chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors featuring a
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in
21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
All the exclusivity of Italian handcraftsmanship is wrapped up in this chair with armrests by the
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Unavailable
H 45.67 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Empire Walnut and Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Chair with Armrests by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Come have a seat at this wonderfully upholstered chair with armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Empire Walnut and Gold Leaf Hand-Made Sitting Chair by Modenese Gastone Interior
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Have a seat on this wonderfully upholstered empire side chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Set of Four Italian Empire Walnut Sidechairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, FL
The reeded back with rolled backs plat over animal legs with hoof feet, literature, Italian Empire
Walnut
Pair of Italian Barrel Chairs
Located in Kirkland, WA
Pair of Italian Barrel Chairs This is a pair of Italian Barrel or "Tub" chairs. They are very
Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
17th Century Gilded Italian Chiavari Chairs
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Offered for your consideration are a pair of antique Italian 17th century gilded Empire Chiavari
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
17th Century Italian Black Lacquered Herringbone Cane Seat Chiavari Chair
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Chiavari
Located in Stockholm, SE
century Empire style and painted in a black lacquer with a herringbone woven cane seat. Chiavari chairs
Cane, Hardwood
19th Century First Empire Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th century first Empire mahogany desk chair with inlaid lemonwood, concave back, squared supports
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Empire Walnut and Gold Leaf Hand-Made Sitting Armchair by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Have a seat on this breathtaking upholstered empire armchair by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Oak Dining Chair with Decorative Ears of Wheat Hand Carved, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Oak wood chair, with decorative ears of wheat hand carved on backrest and counter back. This
Oak
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Italian Parcel-Gilt Mahogany Side Chair First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
is an Italian parcel-gilt mahogany side chair from the first half of the 19th century. The front of
Silk
Pair of 19th Century Walnut Shaped Chairs "Gondola"
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 19th century walnut shaped chairs "Gondola",with black fabric upholstery.
Walnut
Pr. of empire Italian leather bucket chairs.
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of carved mahogany Empire bucket chairs.
A Set of Six Italian Empire Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Set of Six Italian Empire Black Chairs with X-Back Slats Joined by Center Gilt Medallion and
Wood, Glass, Leather, Upholstery
Empire Style Padded Chair
Located in Premariacco, IT
Single chair from the 1950s in wood with backrest and seat in the original fabric of the time
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 17.33 in D 14.57 in
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Series of four refined early 19th century authentic Italian Empire walnut wood four chairs. Refined
Walnut
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Series of four refined early 19th century authentic Italian Empire walnut wood four chairs. Refined
Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Series of four refined early 19th century authentic Italian Empire walnut wood four chairs. Refined
Walnut
Sold
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Four Italian Dining Chairs Empire Style Red Gold Upholstery 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
A set of four solid walnut chairs in the fabulous Empire style with ormolu decorations, made in
Ormolu
Sold
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Four Early 19th Century Empire Walnut and Cherry Music Chairs Tuscany, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four early 19th century Empire walnut and cherry music chairs with central baluster
Cherry, Walnut
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
Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 18 in D 23 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Empire Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
paw feet. The chairs are upholstered in a green and cream stripe decorated with gold empire emblems
Bronze
Empire Armchairs, Italy, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
leaves. The chairs have been newly upholstered.
Mahogany
Italian Empire Period Mahogany Leather Upholstered Desk Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an open concave back with shaped undercurled handles, the maroon leather upholstered fitted seat resting on turned and tapering front legs and splayed rear legs, first quarter...
Mahogany
Set of Two Empire Style Padded Chairs from 50s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of 1950s wooden chairs with backrest and seat in the original fabric of the time. The wood
Fabric, Wood
Set of SIX Italian Empire walnut Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Unusual Set of six Italian Empire walnut side chairs with cained seats and sabre legs.
Sold
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Empire Style Set of Four Walnut Chairs with Straw Seat
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th Century empire style dining room set of four chairs in solid walnut wood. The chairs are very
Straw, Walnut
6 Early19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
the set of six chairs having fluted concave backrests with decorative x-form stretchers above
Walnut, Leather
Sold
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Late 19th Century Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Klismos Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant late 19th century set of six Italian Neoclassical Klismos shaped Empire side or dining
Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Italian Empire Walnut and Ebonized Chairs, 1st Quarter 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair having a concave backrest, upholstered seat, and sabre legs ending in ebonized paw feet.
Walnut
Curious Italian Walnut Empire Style Desk Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD OCT 2012 Unusual and elegant, this chair with its strong Empire barrel back with odd faux foot
Upholstery
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Hall Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Italian mahogany hall chairs. During the Napoleonic period, hall chairs played a
Mahogany
Italian Late Empire Walnut Closed Armchair Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of Empire form and pegged construction, having a barrel back with a slightly overturned crestrail
Walnut
Set of '6' Empire Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Fruitwood dining chairs with hand carved details and woven cane seat.
Cane, Fruitwood
Sold
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 19th Century Italian Empire Painted Carved Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 Hollywood Regency painted and carved Klismos dining chairs that we believe may be Italian
Paint
A pair of Italian side chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Italian Empire side chairs painted grey, scabbard legs, palmette decor
Sold
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Elegant 19th Century Italian Walnut Antique Dining Room Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Series of eight refined 19th century authentic Italian walnut wood chairs. Refined decoration the
Walnut
19th Century Ebonized Empire Bergére
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th Century Empire bergére chair newly stylized with a matte ebonized finish and newly
Ormolu
Pair of Italian Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique painted and giltwood Neapolitan hall chairs in original painted condition. Newly re
Giltwood, Silk, Velvet
Sold
H 32 in W 25 in D 24 in
Italian Neoclassical Walnut and Upholstered Bergere in Empire Taste 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Empire style or "tub" chair has a concave backrest and loose down cushion, the walnut frame
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
). These chairs showcase the sophisticated craftsmanship in 18th century Italy. Listing is for two chairs
Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 Antique 19th Century Italian Star & Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 8 Antique 19th Century Italian Star & Shield Back Dining Chairs.
Walnut
Sold
H 35 in W 22 in D 22.25 in
4 Union National Midcentury Parma Fruitwood Italian Provincial Chairs French Em
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian Provincial dining chairs by Union National of Jamestown New York, circa 1950s. Made from
Leather, Fruitwood
Set Of 4 Gianni Versace Chairs
By Versace
Located in Miami, FL
Neo-Classical style chairs, in gold and ivory lacquered wood. Barocco velvet which brings a
Wood, Velvet
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Parcel Gilt Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century Italian carved and parcel gilt Empire style Bergeres. Nicely carved
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 36.62 in
Empire State Armchair in Black or Grey Velvet or in Painted Ecoleather
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair black Empire State upholstered in retro black velvet with capitone backrest. Structure
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Empire neo-renaissance throne chair Italy
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Sit like a king in this Italian empire style armchair
Iron, Brass
Empire Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Empire arm chair with inlaid trim.
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
Wood, Leather
Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting an expansive Dudouyt-inspired French Oak Large Buffet Unit, this remarkable piece commands attention with its grandeur and vintage allure. At the center, a faux drawer co...
Oak
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
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 27 in D 13 in
Hand Carved Stone Fountain Head Spout Backsplash Antiques Rustic Wall Mount CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Fountain Head Spout Backsplash Antiques Rustic Wall Mount CA . Nicely carved stone wall mount fountain spout sculpted figure of a woman with metal spout. A beauti...
Stone, Limestone, Metal
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$742Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 16 in
1930's French Impressionist Tall Green Cypress Trees Purple Mountain Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting: 25 x 16 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this artis...
Watercolor
$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
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Brass, 1940s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Walnut and Brass, 1940s Additional Information: Material: Walnut, original leather with brass rivets Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced in Swede...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Sold|$3,600
H 17 in W 30 in D 20 in
Jacques Adnet and Guidette Carbonell Ceramic and Iron Coffee or Side Table
By Guidette Carbonell, Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet and Guidette Carbonell coffee table or side table. Use as a side table or the perfect small coffee table. Hand wrought iron base with six inset glazed ceramic tiles wit...
Wrought Iron
Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Leaf Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the vintage sophistication of the mid-century modern era with our magnificent pair of hall benches, that dates to the early 20th century. Crafted to perfection and resonat...
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Italian Cabinet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid Century Italian Cabinet A stunning Italian cabinet from the 1950s, a true embodiment of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. This stunning piece features a captivating bow fron...
Rosewood
Pair of Benches by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elm S35 modular benches by Pierre Chapo. Made in France circa 1960s.
Elm
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Model T603 Pendant, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson T603 pendant with white fringes, 1970s. Produced in Sweden by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, 1970s.
Brass
Frederic Weinberg Iron and Wood Figural Wall Mirror, circa 1950
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
A Modernist Giacometti-style wrought iron and wood framed rectangular wall mirror depicting figures and animals by American artist Frederick Weinberg, circa 1950. A really unique an...
Iron
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of Jean Royere / Maison Gouffe style armchairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a beige / stone premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Beech
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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.
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