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Seating For Sale
Style: Empire
Style: Late Victorian
18th Century Side Chair, France
Located in New York, NY
A rare treasure discovered in France, this courtly 18th-century slipper chair, with its fanciful carved frame and button-tufted upholstery, is not only a gorgeous antique but also a ...
Category
18th Century French Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Linen
10 Antique French Empire Style Rosewood Dining Chairs, Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 34 1/4 in Width: 20 in Depth: 18 3/4 in
Seat Height: 18 3/4 in
This 19th century set of 10 French Empire dining room...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
All the preciousness of Italian craftsmanship is wrapped up in this empire-style chair from Modenese Gastone Interiors. The frame is in solid wood, while the seat and the back are pa...
Category
2010s Italian Empire Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
All the exclusivity of Italian handcraftsmanship is wrapped up in this chair with armrests by the producer Modenese Gastone Interiors. The frame is in solid wood, while the seat, bac...
Category
2010s Italian Empire Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
21st Century Empire-Style Bed Bench with Plated Fabric by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This lovely pleated bench by Modenese Gastone Interiors will make a classy statement at the foot of a bed or as part of the decor in any living or night ...
Category
2010s Italian Empire Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
French Gueridon Side Round Table in Mahogany with Tripod Columns Brass Decors
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful French Empire style gueridon round table from 19th century in mahogany. A simple apron showcases the deep toned wood. Three columnar legs with decorative brass ormolu cap...
Category
20th Century French Empire Seating
Materials
Wood
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxurious grey mohair with deep button tufts...
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Mohair
Empire Ottoman/Italian Zebra Upholstery
Located in Malibu, CA
Flame mahogany curvy 19thC English Empire period ottoman in Italian Zebra Upholstery on the original casters.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Industrial Oak Swivel Machinist Factory Workshop Desk Chair, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Oak framed industrial machinist's chair. c.1940
Likely a historical marriage of two chairs, the backrest bearing the Leabank stamp. Although height adjustable, it doesn't seem to ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century Horse Carriage Bench
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a vintage horse carriage bench, which can be used as a decorative seating in an ante-room, terrace or around grill. The bench was made ...
Category
1870s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Iron
Lacquered Empire Style Sofa with Leopard Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
Category
1950s American Empire Vintage Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Empire Duchesse Brisée Armchair in Parcel Gilt
Located in London, GB
A fine early nineteenth-century French Empire period duchesse brisée armchair with accompanying footstool. This set is in the original paint with applied gilded highlights. The restr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Empire Style Childrens Chair
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and rare childrens 'Bergère chair made in Empire style. Made of finely carved beechwood. At the top swan heads, which is a typical ornate of the Empire style. Upholstered ...
Category
1880s French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1930s Hickory Chair Empire Klismos Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Hickory Chair Company Empire Klismos style Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Side Chairs. Measure 18" in width, 21" in depth 34.5" tall. Seat height is 18".
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Empire Fauteuils 'd'Officier' with Lion Heads, Budapest, circa 1805/10
Located in Greding, DE
Beech, finely carved with lion heads, rosettes, acanthus friezes and foliage. Original gilding and setting in "verde antico", gilded brass applications.
The pair of armchairs follows...
Category
Early 1800s Hungarian Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1980s Empire Style Sculptural Daybed Bench Ottoman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, versatile piece you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the be...
Category
1980s English Empire Vintage Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair 19th C French Mahogany Empire Upholstered Armchairs With Bronze Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of period French Empire mahogany bergeres with stylized carved dolphins decorating the arm and gilt bronze mounts. The central bronze mount depicting the helmeted god Mercury an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Seating
Materials
Bronze
Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Empire Mahogany Sofa
Origin: France
1860s
This item features classic Empire elements. This style, originating in 19th century France, was made to...
Category
1860s French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany
Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn chesterfield style sofa with a deep seat and tufted back and arms, the front of the arms with an interesting crimped leather, tight seat, raised on turned ebonized w...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather
An Elegant Pair Italian Empire Pale-green Painted and Parcel-gilt Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with incurved back sloping to join a tight seat flanked by bowed arms ending in swan neck terminals; raised on cabriole legs; adorned overall with giltwood acanthus leaves, bell...
Category
1810s Italian Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Six French Empire Style Diminutive Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six 19th century walnut dining chairs made on a slightly diminutive scale. The chairs are crafted from walnut and feature amazing radiant flame veneered seat backs...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Pair Of French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Wood And Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Empire st. Patinated wood and Giltwood armchairs. The pair of throne chairs are raised on impressive front quiver like circular tapered legs wi...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
An Empire Walnut Upholstered Salon Chair With Decorative Inlay & Ceramic Castors
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Empire Walnut Upholstered Salon Chair With Decorative Inlay & Ceramic Castors 1800s
Category
19th Century British Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Victorian Upholstered Painted Wood Stools, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Victorian pair of painted wood stools in green with an Asian style textile upholstery.
Dimensions: 18.5" H x 17.5" W x 14.5" D
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Pair Of Carolean Oak Framed Hall Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Add a touch of class to your home with this stunning pair of antique Carolean hall chairs. Made from oak, they exude a warm brown colour that is perfect for any decor. The chairs are...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
Early 20th century 3 piece upholstered salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking 3 piece salon suite circa 1900.
Suite comprises of a sofa and 2 matching chairs. Each with fan shell backs, piping and button back detail. Richly upholstered in later cre...
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Relax and soothe the day...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Lollipop Rocking Chair by George Hunzinger, 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A wonderful "Lollipop" Victorian Platform Rocker by George Hunzinger, circa 1885. Wood is lacquered and hand-carved and in excellent, origina...
Category
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Empire Armchair, circa 1812
Located in Lučenec, SK
This armchair was obtained at an auction near Lyon, France. This armchaor was completely restored as it was in a very bad condition. It is fairly comfortable, suitable companion for ...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Romantic Canape French, 19th Century in Oilwood
Located in Madrid, ES
romantic canape
French, 19th century in Oilwood.
Upholstered seat and back, decorated with floral motifs.
Usage signs.
Dimensions: 104 x 235 x 64 cm
good conditions
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
French Empire Figural Ebonized Giltwood Armchair with Dolphins by Century 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Empire style chair by Century Furniture offers maple frame with upholstered seat and back, flanking giltwood carved dolphins beneath each ebonized arm, and raised on slightl...
Category
20th Century American Empire Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Empire Style Bergères Chairs with Gondola Shape Backrest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Enhance your interior with this stunning pair of Empire-style Bergères chairs dating back to the early 20th century. These elegant armchairs feature gracefully curved gondola-shaped ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Seating
Materials
Wood
Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask Upholstery & Red Velour Piping.
Quality and luxurious designed chairs, elegant but robust with rich ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Empire Seating
Materials
Damask, Silk, Velvet
Set of Ten Ormolu Mounted Classical French Empire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A matched set of ten French Empire style chairs with finely detailed brass metal ormolu mounts at backs, legs and feet - the wood frames with aged original old finish . There are tw...
Category
20th Century Unknown Empire Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage handmade rustic scrubs pine Irish hall bench
By Child & Child
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handmade rustic vintage scrubbed Pine Irish hall bench. This bench is in a country Empire style and features one large drawer with two solid...
Category
1980s Irish Empire Vintage Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Danish Empire Mahogany With Inlay Arm Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of elegant Danish early 19th century empire armchairs.
Crafted in mahogany with ebony and satinwood marquetry on backrest and apron.
Apron and upper part of backrest decorated...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Incredible Neoclassical French Empire Swan Neck Daybed or Single Bed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 20th century French Empire daybed featuring carved swan neck ends. Crafted from rich walnut having gorgeous neoclassical motifs of rosettes ...
Category
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along with t...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair Of French Early 19th Century Empire Period Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French early 19th century Empire Period patinated wood armchairs. The pair are raised on front circular tapered legs with gilt carved foliate bands at the top and bottom wh...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
Circa 1880-1900, Antique Victorian Ebonised Lion's Hairy Paw Feet Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, circa 1880-1900 Ebonised footstool with elaborate hand carved Lion’s hairy paw feet...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century French Empire mahogany and gilt armchair. Upholstered in a red velour fabric. Makes an elegant statement!!
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a very rare original pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armch...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair. Item features a coral floral needlepoint upholstery, torch and flame carved crust, gold painted finish, very...
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Empire style Mahogany Armchairs Giltwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite French Empire style Mahogany Armchairs Giltwood, a timeless addition to any luxurious living space. These stunning armchairs embody the opulence and eleganc...
Category
1970s French Empire Vintage Seating
Materials
Gold
Pair of French Consulate Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of French Consolate mahogany (circa 1800) open arm chairs with beige leather seat and square back with an open X design (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Two Modern Trellis Back Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany lattice back armchair, the rectangular back enclosing a lattice of interlacing C's above an upholstered drop-in seat, on square tapering legs. Inspired by an Empire origin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Seating
Materials
Wood
Two Modern Trellis Back Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany lattice back dining chair, the rectangular back enclosing a lattice of interlacing C's above an upholstered drop-in seat, on square tapering legs. Inspired by an Empire or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs Stamped "Jacob D R Medee"
Located in Stamford, CT
This pair of capacious, perfectly designed and executed chairs was created by the workshop of George Jacob and his son, Francois, during the Empire period at their Parisian workshop ...
Category
Late 18th Century Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Bergere Barley Twist Library Armchair with Brown Leather Seat
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Antique Bergere library armchair with barley twist form & brown leather upholstered seat, 1800s
One popular furniture technique is a type of wood turning that first appeared in England and France in the 1600s.
Furniture with spiral-turned legs or trim was known as "barley twist" or "barley sugar...
Category
19th Century British Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Beech
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 reclining goddesses, feathers and detailed Roman feet all newly upholstered in a b...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Upholstered and Gilt Painted Stool Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant painted wood bench was crafted in northern France, circa 1890. The antique seat stands on carved spiral etched legs decorated with brass flor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Armchair
Located in Draper, UT
Step into the opulent world of the Victorian era with this exquisite orange upholstery armchair, adorned with a rich and dark stain. This t...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY & RARE Late 19C English Oak Spindle-back Ball Finial Rocker.
Probably made in England or Scotland, circa 1880-90.
Made of oak with glorious naturally aged p...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century Pair of French Empire Bergeres Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A handsome pair of fabric Bergère armchairs in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer. Dating from the Empire period, these very striking chairs are in excellent condition, with exquisit...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Red Maroon English Country House Leather Armchair
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine and original late 19th century maroon buttoned leather armchair.
On turned front legs and typical squared back, all with their original brass castors.
Areas of wear as you ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee
An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany three seat settee, the back is surmounted by facing scrolls with strigilated flutes be...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Bergère Beech & Cane Carved Armchair With Cushion & Reeded Legs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th century Bergère Beech Decorative Carved Armchair With Cream Upholstered Seat Upon Empire Legs circa 1900s
Height to arms 60cm.
Category
Early 20th Century British Empire Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech, Upholstery
Empire Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Empire Upholstered Chairs features 2 arm chairs as well as 8 side chairs. All of the chairs in this set feature a fully upholstered back for maximum comfort. And the d...
Category
2010s Empire Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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