Josephine Chairs
An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Charles Percier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
the Directoire Period and was associated with Napoleons consort Josephine, by interpreting her
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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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Pair of Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Bergères, Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
cliental including Pauline Borghese, Napoleon sister, and the Empress Josephine, when the Emperor fell from
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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
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H 43.31 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Preparatory Drawings Empire Antique Inspirations 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
her head in her hands and sitting on a Klismos chair. This chair is typical of the ancient period. It
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Drawings
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Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
rich black lacquered color. This pair of chairs consist of a top rail leading down to shaped arms with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
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Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
rich black lacquered color. This pair of chairs consist of a top rail leading down to shaped arms with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
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Set of Four Directoire Mahogany Armchairs by Jacob Freres
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Kittery Point, ME
-1814), a famous chair maker who worked for aristocracy and royalty during the reign of Louis XVI.
One
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs
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Naomi Campbell
By Allen Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of Naomi dancing as Josephine Baker on the beach in Deauville for Italian Vogue, or Jean-Paul Goude’s
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Pair of Consulat Ebony-Inlaid Birchwood Armchairs Stamped Jacob Frères
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Kittery Point, ME
the best-known chair maker who worked for aristocracy and royalty during the reign of Louis XVI.
The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
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Located in New York, NY
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By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Charleston, SC
included Pauline Borghese, Napoleon I's sister, and the Empress Josephine, for whom he supplied numerous
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Important Set of 12 French Empire Mahogany Dining Chairs, Jacob Freres
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Hollywood, FL
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
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Sideboard With Monopodia
Located in Brussels & Antwerp, BE
furniture workshops in Paris from 1796 to 1825. He was the son of the master chair-maker Georges Jacob (1739
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Located in Essex, MA
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By Raphael Raffel
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
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Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Birmingham, AL
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in London, GB
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Josephine Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of josephine chairs available for sale. The range of distinct josephine chairs — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 7 antique and vintage josephine chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Josephine chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Josephine chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Empire style is often sought at 1stDibs. Josephine chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jacob Freres Rue Meslée and Allen Jones are consistently popular.
How Much are Josephine Chairs?
Josephine chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,250, while the lowest priced sells for $562 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.