Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional Pair of late Empire Period Chairs, of Comfortable Size and Flowing Movement of Form
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wingback Chairs
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional Pair of late Empire Period Chairs, of Comfortable Size and Flowing Movement of Form
Brass
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Located in Pembroke, MA
Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Burl, Birch
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone 2 small gaps at the top of the armrests, which
Tapestry, Walnut
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Tapestry, Walnut
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.
Tapestry, Walnut
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of French Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mounted Side Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Empire Period gilt-bronze mounted side chairs. French, Circa 1820.
Bronze
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Leather, Mahogany
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
Pair Of 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
period Empire chairs, fauteuils or side chairs. This pair of chairs are adorned with solid bronze front
Bronze
$6,300
H 35.5 in W 17.25 in D 21 in
French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair having a shaped and open splat backrest and a drop in rush seat, two of the rush seats
Rush, Walnut
$6,550
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 26 in
French Empire Period Walnut & Upholstered Officer’s Bergere, early 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a concave and arched backrest, the with shaped open armrests allowing a sword and scabbard to remain on the sitter, raised on carbriole legs, the inside of legs with antique i...
Walnut
$39,500
H 38 in W 75.5 in D 28.25 in
French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise
Ormolu
$4,771 / set
H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Set of Four French Empire Revival Gondola Side Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period. Each chair
Walnut
$1,573Sale Price|44% Off
H 35.83 in W 26.19 in D 22.05 in
First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine 'Bergère' armchair in solid mahogany, dating from the First Empire period (early 19th
Walnut
Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
armrests that culminate in intricately carved dolphin head motifs—a hallmark of the Empire period's refined
Mahogany
$14,500
H 37.75 in W 23.75 in D 22 in
Fine Empire Period Bronze and Mahogany Desk Chair by Jacob Freres
By Jacob Frères
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine Empire ormolu-mounted mahogany desk armchair upholstered in gilt-tool leather. Signed: "Jacob
Mahogany
Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Located in Hanover, MA
Saturday Sale until 31 July 2024 Mid-late 19th century (Second Period) American Empire chair
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
Mahogany Desk Chair, French Empire Period, Cabriole Legs, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The drop in seat below a beautifully carved top splat and turned central rail with finials, the reeded and decorated scroll arms resting on stylized capitols on the polished seat rai...
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Pair French Empire Period Bergeres
Located in Banbury, GB
A PAIR OF FRENCH EMPIRE PERIOD BERGERE ARMCHAIRS IN FRUITWOOD, WILL BE RE-UPHOLSTERED IN BLACK
Fruitwood
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
Linen, Wood
Pair of Empire Cherry Accent Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Empire cherry accent chairs, circa 1810. Pair of Swedish cherry accent chairs from Empire
Cherry
French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Charleston, SC
An important and rare French Empire period, mahogany fauteuil de bureau à assise tournante with a
Period Empire Chair
Located in Chamblee, GA
A wonderful Empire mahogany chair with gilded carved dolphins and acanthus leaf on arms. Claw
Ormolu
Set of 2 and 6 French Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A set of 8 French Empire period wooden chairs, 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs. Note the graceful
Wood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 French Rosewood Antique Balloon-Back Side Chairs with Cabriole Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
(1850-1880), during the Second Empire period. These chairs feature elegant balloon backs with intricate
Velvet, Rosewood
French Empire Elegance: 1810 Armchair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
complements the regal upholstery, reflecting the opulence of the Empire period. Each chair serves as a
Fabric, Mahogany
French Mahogany Gentleman's Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Directoire/Empire transition period mahogany gentleman's desk chair, circa 1790-1810
Mahogany
Empire Parlor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning pair of Empire period chairs with classical styling. The chairs have been restored with
Velvet, Mahogany
Rare Set of Jacob Frères Empire Chairs and Armchairs
By Jacob Freres (French)
Located in Paris, FR
stamped JACOB FRÈRES RUE MESLEE. This stamp was used between 1796 and 1803. Empire Period. Chairs and
Wood
Empire Period Black Chairs with Gilding
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful set of 4 black painted chairs with gilding detail. 1930s empire style with new striped
Wood, Giltwood
A Period French Empire Swan Tub Chair
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine Empire tub chair. Each arm has an ending swan carving. Made with nice quality mahogany wood
Sold
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
Italian Charles X Period Rosewood and Maple Veneered Armchair, circa 1830-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
of an Empire period chair, constructed of maple and rosewood veneers, raised on splayed legs the arms
Maple
Sold
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 19.89 in
Antique French Sleigh Back Second Empire circa 1852 Mahogany Chairs Period Pair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of period Second Empire Sleigh back circa 1852
Metal
Period Empire Bergere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted and Gilded Empire Bergere
Wood
French Empire Bergère Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
elegance of the Empire period. Exhibiting perfect proportions, the chairs are enhanced by royal blue
Upholstery, 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
Pair Period Empire Bergeres
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Period Painted Bergeres Provenance-Contesse Monfore
Wood
Set of Four French Empire Period Solid Mahogany Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four antique French Empire period dining chairs in hand carved solid mahogany, upholstered
Mahogany
Set of 12 Empire Period Karl Johan Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Original set of 12 Empire mahogany dining chairs from the reign of Karl Johan Sweden. Openwork back
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 19 in
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From a home in Versailles, France, this pair of early nineteenth century French Empire period
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Antique Empire Period Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1820
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of four antique Empire-period mahogany armchairs, circa 1820. These larger-scale chairs are in
A Pair of French Empire Period Painted and Gilded Bergeres
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of period French Empire painted and gilded bergeres upholstered in horsehair
Antique Set of 8 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
giltwood mounts typical of the Empire period. Each chair has a padded curved back, an over-stuffed seat and
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Suite of Four Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Chairs c. 1840
Located in Westfield, MA
elegance of the American Empire period. Each chair features beautifully figured flame mahogany veneers
Mahogany
Sold
H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Set of Eight French Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period. Each chair has a
Walnut
Antique Empire Style Eight Mahogany Ormolu Chairs, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
mounts typical of the Empire period. Each chair has ormolu mounts, a padded rectangular back, an over
Pair Period Empire Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Empire chairs in original condition
Giltwood
Empire Period Desk Chair in Mahogany, c. 1815
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and substantial Empire period Desk Chair in Mahogany, with a streamlined form and (very
Sold
H 35.75 in W 22.38 in D 21 in
Early 19th Century Empire Period Fauteuil (or Open Arm Chair), French
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century Empire period fauteuil (or open arm chair), French. Curved open back with
Wood
Pair of Empire Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of 19th-Century Empire Period Side Chairs. Made from mahogany and walnut, these chairs are
Silk, Wood
FIne Pair of Swedish Late Empire Arm Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of Swedish late Empire period figured birch arm chairs of large scale, with carved
Pair of 19th Century Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Pair of Empire period mahogany fauteuils/arm chairs with winged caraytid figures. The fauteuils
Sold
H 30.32 in W 79.14 in D 40.56 in
Antique French Louis Revival Dining Table and 6 Empire Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
typical of the Empire period. Each chair has a padded curved back, an over-stuffed seat and is raised on
Ormolu
Sold
H 43 in W 25 in D 21 in
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Accented by Gilded Dolphin Heads
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine pair of period French Empire arm chairs. The mahogany frames are accented with gilded bronze
Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.82 in W 23.04 in D 23.04 in
Rare Pair of French Empire circa 1880 Napoleon III Armchairs Gilt Metal Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of period Empire chairs with original lightly distressed upholstery and gilt metal fittings
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.96 in W 84.26 in D 84.26 in
Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period. Each chair has a padded curved back, an over-stuffed
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Swedish Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Refined and elegant, this exceptional pair of mahogany Empire period arm chairs are from Stockholm
Mahogany
Set of Eight 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Bistro Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
country French provincial style with Biedermeier influence. The post empire period chairs have a country
Cane, Fruitwood
Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
-century Empire Period. Crafted from fine veneers and intricately carved wood, these chairs feature the
Beech, Upholstery
Set of 14 Empire Period Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Empire and the Restauration period. Although very similar, not all are identical, with a total of 6
Velvet, Walnut
Neoclassical Empire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Malibu, CA
Exceptional set of six Neoclassical Klismos Empire period mahogany dining chairs fearing a dramatic
Linen, Mahogany
Chair Russian 19th Century Empire Period, Russia
Located in New York, NY
Chair made during the 18th century and Empire period in Russia. Frame made from dark mahogany with
Mahogany, Giltwood
1st Empire Period Mahogany Bergère Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An early 19th century French Empire Bergère. A very elegant and comfortable mahogany armchair. The
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 15.95 in
Pair of French Giltwood and Cane Lyre Back Chairs, Second Empire Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty pair of lyre back gilt and cane occasional or bedroom chairs, dating from around 1880
Cane, Giltwood
19th Century Second Empire Walnut Chair with Original Bronze Ormolu
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully restored gilt bronze-mounted walnut chair, Second Empire period (Napoleon III). Newly
Bronze
Sold
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Empire Restauration Period Armchairs Bergeres, France, circa 1815-1830
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of Empire Restauration period armchairs bergeres, France, circa 1815-1830. Solid walnut
Gold Leaf
19th Century Pair of 1st Empire Bergere Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
the Empire period, these very striking chairs are in excellent condition, with exquisitely woven cream
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A handsome and well-proportioned French Empire period office chair, featuring a wonderfully curved
Leather, Fruitwood
Pair of Antique Empire Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in London, GB
common motif in Empire period and style art. Each chair features an upholstered backrest, seat cushion
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Sold
H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Antique English Empire Regency Mahogany Curved Caramel Leather Library Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Empire or Regency period mahogany library chair. Item features solid carved
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
the curved back rail; likely made in the second Empire period circa 1840. The chairs are upholstered
Mahogany
Empire Period Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Empire Period armchair newly upholstered. Circa 1800.
Mahogany
Empire Period French Elbow Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An Empire period mahogany French elbow chair with bow seat and very good quality timbers. The
Mahogany
Chair Empire Period in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
chair empire period
18th c. Painted Danish Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
An impressive cabinet in original dry-scraped cream/grey paint, consisting of a wonderful overhanging baroque arched cornice on a two door cupboard with single adjustable shelf above...
Wood
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$23,916
H 61.42 in W 83.47 in D 67.72 in
Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...
Wood
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...
Bronze
$2,867Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
$11,519
H 28.75 in W 38 in D 21.07 in
Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine gilt bronze mounted parquetry kidney shaped writing table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. English Circa 1865 The rosewood lozenge trellis inlaid kidney shape...
Bronze
$38,950Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 54.25 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
Pair of Palatial Venetian Walnut Carved Mid-19th Century Baroque Figural Thrones
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of palatial Venetian walnut carved mid-19th century Baroque figural throne armchairs, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of A...
Leather, Walnut
$10,500
H 47 in W 87 in D 31 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canapé with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room, grand entryway, or salon with this exceptional antique Louis XV sofa from the annexes of the Château de Versailles. Crafted in France circa 1760, the hand-car...
Tapestry, Giltwood
$7,437Sale Price|50% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$16,358
H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout This chair is abso...
Velvet, Walnut
$10,224
H 9.06 in W 20.87 in D 9.85 in
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière
Located in London, GB
French 19th century gilt bronze and jasperware table jardinière French, Late 19th Century Height 23cm, width 53cm, depth 25cm Crafted from gilt bronze and jasperware, this antiqu...
Ormolu
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...
Wood
$3,203
H 43.31 in W 32.68 in D 28.35 in
19th Century Georgian Black Leather-Upholstered Wingback Armchair
Located in London, GB
A Georgian black leather-upholstered wingback armchair outlined with a close nail trim and raised on cabriole legs terminating in scrolled feet.
Leather, Wood
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Chairs in wood year: 1940 The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood used they make them unique. It is an icon of distinction. Hehe Carving elegant legged stool, are considered e...
Wood
Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant Continental (possibly French) Empire bureau-plat or partners desk. The pearwood top, inlaid with a center-star-motive and small decorations on each corner, made of a light co...
Pearwood
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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.
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.
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