Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of bergere chairs with Napoleonic bee upholstery and beautiful French carved frame with nailhead trim.
Fruitwood
Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of carved walnut gondola chairs featuring dolphins. Crafted in the grand Napoleonic French empire taste with a curved crestrail and intricately carved splat centered by...
Fabric, Walnut
1970s French Napoleonic Style Carved Maple Rope Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1970s French Napoleonic style carved rope bergere chairs. The seafoam embroidered is vintage, and there is a spot.
Upholstery, Maple
John Vesey Pair of Napoleonic Campaign Blue Leather and Steel Chairs
By John Vesey
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Napoleonic Campaign chairs by John Vesey, model V6.
Steel
Set of Six Napoleonic Empire Style Bronze Mounted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of six mahogany dining chairs made in the grand Napoleonic Empire taste.
Brass, Bronze
$5,352Sale Price / set|30% Off
Six Antique Victorian Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Napoleonic Blue Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable set of six original Victorian mahogany framed dining chairs with Napoleonic blue bordered Turkey Kilim Rug up...
Wool, Hardwood
$5,200 / set
Pair of Napoleon Style Slipper Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Louis style, Napoleonic slipper chairs newly upholstered midnight blue linen with coordinated bullion fringe.
Linen, Wood
$22,000 / set
Rare Pair of Napoleonic Campaign Chairs John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by John Vesey circa 1958, the pair of Napoleonic campaign adjustable chairs are of the model in his repertoire that rarely surfaced on the vintage market.
Steel
$16,000Sale Price / set|36% Off
French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
Here we have a pair of antique French Baroque chairs. These two chairs were fully restored and upholstered from the bone; they were given a complete revival. The South African zebra ...
Zebra Hide, Wood
$2,200 / item
19th Century English Directoire Style Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The silk damask upholstery decorated with wreaths and Napoleonic bees. The chair is supported on splayed back legs and baluster form front legs.
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Napoleonic Swan Chair in the Empire Style Beechwood Poliment Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
Very exact Fine-carved sculpture made of solid beech. Poliment gilded. Arranged frame on plastically carved legs ending in claws. Armrests volute-shaped bent in swan head. High-backe...
Beech
ViNTAGE NAPOLEON HARDWOOD & BRASS INLAID LIBRARY DESK & CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Rosewood with Brass inlay Library Writing Desk with matching Captains chair with Napoleo...
Brass
$4,281Sale Price / set|20% Off
FINE PAIR OF RED WINE LEATHER POLISHED ALUMINIUM AVIATOR ROCKET LOUNGE ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of Red Wine leather, Aviator Rocket lounge armchairs with polished aluminum ha...
Aluminum
Pair of Napoleonic Arm Chairs
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Pair of charming arm chairs. Graceful shape and sturdy construction.
Wood
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
19th Century French 1st Empire / Napoleonic Faux Bamboo Campaign Chairs
Located in Sydney, NSW
All original brass fittings, Napoleonic period. Frames only.
Brass
Pair of Napoleonic III Side Chairs with Stunning Upholstery
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning pair of side chairs on casters from the late 19th century. Later upholstery is decidedly French in style, adorned and elegant without being ostentatious. The coordinating fr...
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 36 in W 18 in D 15 in
Napoleonic Period Directoire or Empire Painted Side Chairs, circa 1790
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a pair of stunning Napoleonic late 18th century period directoire/empire painted side chairs.
Linen, Wood
Pair of Napoleonic Style Chairs by Gina B
By Gina B and Company 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Napoleonic style chairs by Gina B with tufted raised pattern cut velvet.
Upholstery
Pair of Napoleonic - style striped side chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Napoleonic - style striped side chairs with gilded ormolu mounts Upholstered in silk fabric 20 x 20 x 38
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 26 in D 25 in
Italian French Napoleonic Style Carved Rope Chair & Ottoman In Green Velvet S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a personal favorite! This is a 1970s Italian carved rope chair with matching ottoman. The luxurious green velvet is new. The frame came to me with the black lacquer painted f...
Upholstery, Velvet, Pine
Sold
H 34.65 in W 32.88 in D 35.44 in
Victorian Napoleonic Blue Velvet Maple & Co Armchairs Pair Bluster Bolster Arms
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original Victorian circa 1880 club armchairs with bolster arms upholstered in Napoleonic blue velvet made by Maple & Co London A go...
Velvet
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Hall Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the elegance and grandeur of the Napoleonic period with this exceptional pair of early 19th century Italian mahogany hall chairs.
Mahogany
Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs 'Five'
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
Price shown is per chair. The famous 'Chiavarina' was created in 1807 by the finest Ligurian ebanist of his day, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi di Chiavari (1767-1855), who had been as...
Brass
Set Of Eight Mastercraft Upholstered & Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in the Empire, or Napoleonic, style, these amazing dining chairs have frames of ebonized wood with bronze mounts and curved sabots.
Brass
Set Of Eight Mastercraft Upholstered & Ebonized Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in the Empire, or Napoleonic, style, these amazing dining chairs have frames of ebonized wood with bronze mounts and curved sabots.
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 38 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Napoleonic Blue Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare and highly collectable original his and hers pair of Victorian mahogany framed country house club armchairs with Napoleonic blue bordered Tur...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Neoclassical French Empire Mahogany Barrel-Back Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Features a rich leather seat bordered with brass nailheads and supported by tapered legs ending in brass feet. Beautiful Napoleonic style chair with tight joinery and newer leather u...
Mahogany
Sold
H 22.84 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Louis XVI Banquette in Original Paint, Signed with Royal Provenance, circa 1787
By Jean Pierre Louis
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Jean Pierre Louis became master in 1787 ( Reçu Maître Menuisier en sièges on September 5, 1787 opened his studio in Paris in the rue du jour and later worked for the royal family and...
Sold
H 35.75 in W 22.38 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Antique Charles X Carved Beech Fauteuils, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The form is distinctly Neoclassical, a clear development of the taste of Louis XVI forms in a post-Napoleonic era. The chairs maintain an utterly square profile, the square backs fra...
Sold
H 44.89 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Four Ralph Lauren High Back Dining Chairs Napoleonic Blue Velvet 4
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four Ralph Lauren high back dining chairs upholstered with Napoleonic blue velvet. RRP £17,200 These are a very fine, hig...
Velvet, Hardwood
Art Deco Black and Red Velvet French Chairs, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Presented in an elegant red look, these six French chairs have a "Napoleonic" design and a truly aggressive character but an extraordinary elegance must be said.
Velvet, Wood
High Back Brass Chiavari Chair
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
The famous 'Chiavarina' was created in 1807 by the finest Ligurian ebanist of his day, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi di Chiavari (1767-1855), who had been asked by the Marquis Stefano Ri...
Brass
Sold
H 36.23 in W 15.36 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Set of Six Vintage Chiavari Chairs, Italy
By Chiavari
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
About: The famous 'Chiavarina' was created in 1807 by the finest Ligurian ebanist of his day, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi di Chiavari (1767-1855), who had been asked by the Marquis St...
Brass
Bulk Order For Kristina
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage French Globe — $1,250 Carved Wood Sailboat — $225 19th Century Terrestrial Globe (Thomas Editeur) — $750 Two Napoleonic-style side chairs — $800 George III Chest of Drawers —...
Bronze
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs with Casters
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Napoleonic chairs (please note ottoman is NOT included)Newly reupholstered.
Pair of Napoleon III Chairs with Casters
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Napoleonic chairs (please note ottoman is NOT included)Newly reupholstered.
Napoleonic Tufted Boudoir Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Napoleonic Tufted Boudoir Chairs
Napoleonic Tufted Boudoir Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Napoleonic Tufted Boudoir Chairs
French Napoleonic Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
French arm chairs newly upholstered in linen with castors. Small scale.
19th Century, French, Napoleonic Campaign Style Folding Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This 19th century campaign style chair was purchased in France and is made of walnut. The woven upholstery fabric is a gros point technique in a muted salmon red and two-tone gold co...
A Set of 6 Mastercraft Dining Chairs in the Napoleonic Style
Located in London, GB
A Set of 6 Dining Chairs in the Napoleonic Style Designed by Mastercraft USA 1950s
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