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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

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Brass

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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Ormolu

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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Paper

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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Wood, Leather

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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Leather, Wood

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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Mahogany

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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2010s Italian Books

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Other

Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell
H 18.2 in W 13 in D 4 in
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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Set of Six Regency Parcel-Gilt Rosewood-Grained Caned Side Chairs, circa 1810
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Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
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Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
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Four Rare Italian School 19th Century Old Master Sketches Drawings by F Mazzoli
Located in GB
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Set of 8 Louis XVI Style French Chairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
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Pair of 19th Century Male Nude Old Master Drawings or Academic Studies
Located in London, GB
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French, Louis XV Style caned Chairs, Set of Six
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
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Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
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Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting six singles and two carvers having well figured top rails with carved decoration standing on elegant sabre legs.
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16th Century Sacrifice of Isaac Drawing Sanguigne on Paper
Located in Milan, IT
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Located in Paris, FR
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Napoleon Ist
H 23.63 in W 13 in D 10.24 in
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Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Antique Josephine Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Vienna, Vienna
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Antique Josephine Chairs, Set of 4
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 14.97 in
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Unusual 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Josephine of France) on its sides, raised on turned and shaped baluster legs and now upholstered in C
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Josephine Baker's Farewell Appearance Gala Célébrations
Located in New York, NY
Original 1956 silver gelatin A.G.I.P. photograph of Josephine Baker's farewell appearance and
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1950s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau
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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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Important Set of 12 French Empire Mahogany Dining Chairs, Jacob Freres
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Hollywood, FL
Number of Pieces 8+ Description set consists of 2 armchairs and 10 side chairs each stamped jacob
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

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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Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

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Marble

Sideboard With Monopodia
Sideboard With Monopodia
H 38.58 in W 63.39 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Gilt Empire Style Swan Chairs After Jacob for the Empress Josephine
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of well carved and executed swan tub chairs in Empire style after Jacob. Carved white
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1990s European Empire Club Chairs

Space Age Club Chair by Raphaël, Midcentury
By Raphael Raffel
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
design and counted among his first clients the legendary French-American dancer Josephine Baker. In the
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Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs

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Velvet, Plastic

Space Age Club Chair by Raphaël, Midcentury
Space Age Club Chair by Raphaël, Midcentury
H 24.02 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Birmingham, AL
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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

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19th Century French Iron Garden Bench and Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture

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Armchairs, Vienna, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
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Antique Early 1800s Austrian Armchairs

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Armchairs, Vienna, circa 1800
Armchairs, Vienna, circa 1800
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
depicting Empress Josephine seated on an armchair reading her score while playing the harp. Empress
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Love was only an answer to wild yearning.
By Gail Rubini
Located in Surfside, FL
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1970s Post-Modern Figurative Prints

Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
eagles were employed as table legs and armrests on chairs. Broad, austere surfaces of exotic woods
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Antique 1810s French Empire More Desk Accessories

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Creel and Gow Rattan "Josephine" Chair
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow rattan (wicker) "Josephine" chair. Beauty made in Tangier, Morocco.
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Empire Neoclassical Gilt Gondola chair, Empress Joséphine, Swans, Silk lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
symbol of Josephine by 1800 and was employed as armrests or as entire arms of chairs, as seen in the
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Armchairs

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Silk, Wood

Vintage Italian Walnut Executive Swivel Desk Armchair with Red Tufted Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Josephine Homes in Italy circa 2000, the chair stands on a swivel base with wooden legs ending in gilt metal
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Early 2000s American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C
Located in London, GB
the adopted symbol of Josephine – were employed as armrests or as entire arms of chairs. Aspects of
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Marble, Bronze

Mischief Maker
Located in London, GB
. The chair looks too large to be from school so he is probably fidgeting at home having just told his
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Tom Dixon Faux Bois Steel Sculpture Votive
Located in Atlanta, GA
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

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Located in Saint Ouen, FR
mahogany chairs. Openwork back, Lyre decoration. Magnificent French work, early-19th century, circa 1803
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Chairs

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Mahogany

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By Tom Dixon
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
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Set of 4 French Oak Side Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Upholstered in John Stefanidis Josephine in Mink/Peach.
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Set of 4 French Oak Side Chairs
Set of 4 French Oak Side Chairs
H 45 in W 19 in D 20 in
Pair 19th Century French Empire Arm Chairs
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
An exceptional pair of 19th Century French Empire Arm Chairs with hand carved swan motif arms. The
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

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Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Fauteuils or Open Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
quality with wool work upholstery of Napoleonic symbols. This pair of chairs consist of a top rail
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Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Circa 1915 LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Steamer, Famous Provenance.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
racetrack. Born in Philadelphia, Joseph was the second son of Hannah Josephine Dunton (1836 – 1896) and the
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

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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.