Pair of Empire Style Window Seats
$4,022 / set
Pair of Empire Style Window Seats
Located in Lymington, GB
A smart pair of Empire-style window seats of superb quality, and in excellent condition.
20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
$4,022 / set
Pair of Empire Style Window Seats
Located in Lymington, GB
A smart pair of Empire-style window seats of superb quality, and in excellent condition.
Wood
$1,721 / set
French Arm Chairs Gilt Seats Empire Hand Carved
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs in the Empire manner Very comfortable with wide arms and cushioned seats, backs and arms Chairs have just been reupholstered hence odour and s...
Giltwood
American Empire Window Seats, Crotch Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1840
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped backs, and beige satin upholstered seat & back resting on large tiered base.
Mahogany
American Empire Window Seats, Crotch Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1840
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped backs, and beige satin upholstered seat & back resting on large tiered base.
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Window Seat c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire window seat with back, in the manner of Quervelle and dating to approximately 1840.
Mahogany
$960Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Empire Curule Stool, Beech Wood, Upholstered Seat, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An extremely elegant 19th-century Empire-style curule stool standing on veneered, curved X legs linked by a turned baluster-shaped stretcher and terminating in lion's paws.
Beech
French Empire Mahogany Armchairs with Bronze Trim, Green Seats, France
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style (19th century) mahogany armchairs with bronze trim and eagle heads with green seat.
Bronze
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition.
Cane, Mahogany
Swedish Empire Revival Birch Wood Sofa w/Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Empire Revival birch wood sofa from the mid 19th century. This antique sofa from Sweden features a raised back pediment with an elongated arch that lifts at each far end in...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Empire Style Piano Chair / Stool with Velvet Seat, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
The chair shown here is executed in the Empire style, typically dated to the late 19th or early 20th century.
Textile, Velvet, Mahogany
1930s Hickory Chair Empire Klismos Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Hickory Chair Company Empire Klismos style Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Seated Female Figure in French Fire-Gilt Clock from Empire Era
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French fire-gilt clock depicting a seated female figure - Urania, I presume, judging from the iconography.
Bronze
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat
Located in Sheridan, CO
Extraordinary pair of French Empire style mahogany chairs featuring a tub or gondola form frame.
Silk, Mahogany
$2,122Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays Original Cane Seat
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning pair of Empire armchairs from Copenhagen, circa 1810, made from solid mahogany with intricate satinwood inlays on the backrest, apron, and front legs.
Cane, Fruitwood, Mahogany
French Empire Day Bed or Window Seat Upholstered in Linen on Walnut Frame
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French Empire day bed or window seat from the late 19th century featuring an elegant frame of patinated walnut often associated with the Louis Philippe or Empire style, recent...
Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair French Empire Mahogany with Green Beige Tufted Seat Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent pair of French Empire Carved Mahogany with Green and Beige Tufted Upholstered Seat Side Chairs.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Empire Form Stool, Painted, with Damask Box Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage bench by Baker Furniture Company, in the Empire style, having painted frame, upholstered seat with nailheads, raised on x-frame base, its fielded legs outcarved with bellflow...
Upholstery, Wood
Empire Banquette or Window Seat in Birch with Marquetry Inlays, circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Swedish Empire banquette/sofa in birch with marquetry embellishments which include foliage and urns and line-inlaid figures of the four cardinal virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitu...
Birch
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock of a Seated Roman Emperor
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late French Empire period mantel (fireplace) clock showing a seated Roman emperor in finely chased patinated bronze holding a sword in one hand and a Roman banner in the other.
Bronze
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...
Mahogany
$1,190Sale Price / set|30% Off
2 Kreiss Luxury Modern Empire Style Mahogany & Wicker Back Arm Chairs Suede Seat
By Kreiss
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful pair of Kreiss Luxury Empire style arm chairs. Made from mahogany with a wicker inset backing and swooping arms with bulbous fluted turnings. Upholstered in maroon ultras...
Ultrasuede, Wicker, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats.
Wood
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines.
Leather, Mahogany
Danish Empire Set of 4 Small Chairs, Elm Wood with Hand Embroidered Seats 1850s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of four antique danish empire or Biedermeier style dining chairs handmade by a skilled danish master carpenter in Denmark the middel of the 19th.
Wool, Wood, Elm
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock of Seated Cupid Holding a Rose
By Claude Hemon, Pierre-Victor Ledure
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Finest quality period French Empire clock depicting a seated winged cupid holding a rose; the case in gilt and patinated bronze.
Marble, Bronze
Fine Empire Style Giltwood Window Seat Banquette by Charles-Emile Moinat
Located in Worcester, GB
Fine Empire Style Giltwood Window Seat Banquette by Charles-Emile Moinat A decorative Empire style giltwood window seat or banquette of elegant neoclassical form, dating to the 20t...
Giltwood
$787Sale Price / item|30% Off
Antique American Empire Side Chair, Hand-Turned Wood, Cane Seat, 1890s
Located in New Orleans, LA
The chair features a hand turned spindle back, turned legs, and a cane seat, which are characteristic elements of the American Empire style that gained popularity in the United State...
Cane, Walnut
American Empire Flame Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, circa 1890s a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous pair of American Empire Flame Mahogany cane seat chairs. Newly caned seats.
Cane, Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish.
Birch
Antique French Empire Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large French Empire burr walnut ottoman / centre stool /coffee table, circa 1820 in date.
Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish.
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Birch
Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A
Located in Lewes, England
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish. Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
Birch
Antique 19th Century American Empire Ottoman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 19th century American Victorian Empire box seat ottoman or stool featuring large crotch flame mahogany wood veneer with rolling casters.
Mahogany
Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of burl walnut Empire style armchairs with upholstered seats and backs featuring fine craftsmanship with a square top rail and stylized carved accent on front of each arm suppor...
Fabric, Burl
Grey-Painted Empire Style Sofa Frame, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-seater Empire-style sofa with a tall, straight backrest and straight armrests terminating in Egyptian-style caryatid figures.
Wood
Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench - Settee - Recamier
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench with Cane Seat and Rare Provenance A refined and architectural 19th-century Brazilian bench, exquisitely crafted in solid tropical hardwoo...
Wood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Classical American Empire Mahogany Stool C1840’s
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Classical Greco American Empire stool offers upholstered seat over mahogany base raised on bracket feet, c1840 Measures- 15.5''H x 21''W x 18.5''D This elegant mahogany s...
Mahogany
$13,643Sale Price|20% Off
Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This French Empire mantel clock features a seated female figure, finely sculpted, draped in flowing fabric, and positioned next to an elegant water fountain motif.
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of burl walnut Empire style armchairs with upholstered seats and backs featuring fine craftsmanship with a square top rail and stylized carved accent on front of each arm suppor...
Brass
$5,625Sale Price|55% Off
19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique empire settee three-seater sofa hand carved mahogany feather down cushions with green velvet.
Velvet, Mahogany
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
French Empire Gilt Gold Leaf Bench Oversized 48"
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Empire Style Tufted Seat Bench with Crackle Finish Wood Frame with Gilt Gold Leaf Accents Fabric...
Gold Leaf
American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire three-seat sofa with a carved mahogany frame with scroll arms, upholstered in a vertically striped beige, green, and red fabric, and resting on four large carved oval...
Fabric
Large Late Empire Upholstered Bench with Carved Gilt Carvings
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and elegant Late Empire bench with upholstered seat. Frame crafted in beech with original white color and delicate gilt woodcarved details.
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th C Empire Star & Shield Coat of Arms Dining Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Additional information: Materials: Mahogany Color: Olive Period: 19th Century Styles: Empire Number of Seats: 1 Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 19" W × 19...
Mahogany
19th Century French Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Curule Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A striking 19th century French curule bench handcrafted in Lyon, circa 1870s, during the height of the Second Empire’s revival of classical forms. Inspired by the ancient Roman curul...
Walnut
Chiavari Chair of Giltwood In A Faux Bamboo Style Striped Upholstered Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
At the invitation of the President of the Economic Society of Chiavari, the Marquis Stefano Rivarola, Descalzi reworked some chairs in the French Empire style, simplifying the decora...
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Giltwood
$1,828Sale Price|40% Off
Duncan Phyfe Style Love Seat Settee with Scrolling Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Duncan Phyfe style loveseat settee with scrolling arms and featuring a floral print upholstery and matching side pillows. Infuse your home with timeless sophistication with Hollywood...
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Serpentine Mahogany Footstool Ottoman
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique American Empire Serpentine Mahogany Footstool Ottoman 19th century American Victorian Empire box seat footed ottoman.
Mahogany
American Oil on Canvas Portrait of Seated Young Lady, NY, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oil on canvas portrait of seated young lady in the original gilt wood floral flame, New York, Mid-19th century.
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint
Six Classical American Empire Foliate Carved Black Walnut Dining Chairs c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Each chair presents a shaped back splat and gracefully curved saber legs, a hallmark of the Empire aesthetic. The seats are upholstered in a vibrant red fabric with gold striped acce...
Walnut
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
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 arms that intertwine to form the back.
Wood, Leather
Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Porcelain Gold Glaze Shammuramat Series Pillow Vase
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in New Windsor, NY
The decoration is inspired by the tales of the powerful and influential queen of the Neo-Assyrian Empire c. 850 BC. The seated queen is flanked by a large floral motif.
Porcelain
$3,500
Biedermeier Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
The perfect accompaniment to a beautiful piano, this piece is suitable for duets (seats two). The empire style legs emphasizes the regality of an accomplished musician.
Birch
Frontispiece the Military Costume of Turkey representing the Grand Vizier, 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
The original accompanying text of this print is as follows: 'The Grand Vizier ranks immediately after the Grand Seignor; his ample power extends to every department of the state, an...
Paper
1960s Six Dining Chairs Chiavarine by Fratelli Levaggi / Gaetano Descalzi
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
The marquess was carrying with him a “French Empire style” chair, with a seat made of wicker and a naked structure, dared the carpenter to rework that luxury piece of furniture.
Straw, Walnut
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.