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Style: American Empire
Fake pair of toad armchairs – Duck blue velvet – Mixed legs 19th century/1970
Fake pair of toad armchairs – Duck blue velvet – Mixed legs 19th century/1970

Fake pair of toad armchairs – Duck blue velvet – Mixed legs 19th century/1970

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Fake pair of toad armchairs entirely upholstered in duck blue velvet, with rounded and enveloping backrest characteristic of the model. The two seats are distinguished by their ba...

Category

1950s European Vintage American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of toad armchairs – Napoleon III style – Purple velvet – 19th century
Pair of toad armchairs – Napoleon III style – Purple velvet – 19th century

Pair of toad armchairs – Napoleon III style – Purple velvet – 19th century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Pair of Napoleon III style toad armchairs, Second Empire period, covered in plain purple velvet. The rounded and enveloping backrest, characteristic of the toad model, is highligh...

Category

18th Century European Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Beech

American Empire Mahogany Armchair Newly Reupholstered In Mohair
American Empire Mahogany Armchair Newly Reupholstered In Mohair

American Empire Mahogany Armchair Newly Reupholstered In Mohair

Located in Chicago, IL

American Empire Mahogany Armchair Newly Reupholstered in “Plum” Mohair Antique American Empire Revival mahogany chair newly upholstered in a high end mohair (burgundy/maroon/wine). ...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mohair

An unusual pair of American Empire classic carved mahogany armchairs.
An unusual pair of American Empire classic carved mahogany armchairs.

An unusual pair of American Empire classic carved mahogany armchairs.

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual pair of American Empire classic carved mahogany armchairs. A very stately pair of chairs masterfully carved with fine details. The design / work could probably attributed ...

Category

1830s North American Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Style Armchair in Mahogany, c.1890
American Empire Style Armchair in Mahogany, c.1890

American Empire Style Armchair in Mahogany, c.1890

Located in Alhambra, CA

American Empire style armchair with tapered high back and ornate mahogany frame. This statement piece features reconditioned wood paired with rich red mohair upholstery. C. late 19th...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Empire style armchairs – Dolphin armrests – Beech and velvet
Pair of Empire style armchairs – Dolphin armrests – Beech and velvet

Pair of Empire style armchairs – Dolphin armrests – Beech and velvet

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Pair of Empire style armchairs in solid beech, 19th century period. The volute armrests are carved with dolphin motifs, a characteristic ornament of the Napoleonic decorative voca...

Category

1960s European Vintage American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Late American Empire Carved And Painted Wood Armchair, Ca. 1890
Late American Empire Carved And Painted Wood Armchair, Ca. 1890

Late American Empire Carved And Painted Wood Armchair, Ca. 1890

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A handsomely carved and white painted late American Empire wide armchair with shaped back splat with carved foliate scrolls in relief. The sloping arms with carved winged female bus...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Mahogany English Wingback Armchair, Reupholstered Gold Velvet, Handcarved, 1890
Mahogany English Wingback Armchair, Reupholstered Gold Velvet, Handcarved, 1890

Mahogany English Wingback Armchair, Reupholstered Gold Velvet, Handcarved, 1890

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Mahogany English Wingback Armchair, Reupholstered Gold Velvet, Handcarved, 1890

Located in Southampton, GB

Newly upholstered in gold velvet, this quality made 19th century wingback sits on carved mahogany ball and claw feet. It is horsehair filled and resprung/webbed. England, circa 1890...

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19th Century British Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

$2,325 / set

H 38.25 in W 31.25 in D 35.25 in

A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A refined pair of 19th century French library chairs in the Napoleon III taste, distinguished by their elegant proportions and classic turned leg...

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19th Century Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair Upholstered in Neutral Fabric
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair Upholstered in Neutral Fabric

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair Upholstered in Neutral Fabric

Located in London, London

An elegant upholstered armchair with a gently curved, enveloping form, likely dating to the 19th century. The chair features a high, softly shaped back that flows into rounded arms,...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

$4,482 / set

H 36.62 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in

Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 19th Century French armchairs in the Directoire style. Re-upholstered later in beautiful black leather hide.

Category

19th Century French Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs

$3,391 / set

H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in

Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of elegant Empire armchairs crafted from Cuban mahogany, featuring classic details from the period. The backrests have an oval recess, adorned with line inlays in satinwood an...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of Neo Classical Style Beech Wood Armchairs
Pair of Neo Classical Style Beech Wood Armchairs

Pair of Neo Classical Style Beech Wood Armchairs

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Pair of neoclassic style beechwood armchairs, circa 1930s. The back with a black incised crest rail and ebonized spindles, an upholstered seat, down swept arms resting on vase shaped...

Category

1930s European Vintage American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer

Small Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs, Ready to Upholster
Small Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs, Ready to Upholster

Small Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs, Ready to Upholster

Located in Atlanta, GA

Attractive pair of 19th century French Napoleon III chairs featuring elegant forms and classic Second Empire styling. The frames exhibit the quality craftsmanship and decorative prop...

Category

19th Century French Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Pair of Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Pair of Late 19th Century English Armchairs

$6,193 / set

H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A well proportioned pair of late 19th Century His and Hers English armchairs.  Raised on elegant turned legs with their original castors. Recently restored and newly upholstered in ...

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19th Century British Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III High Back Armchairs, Ready to Upholster
Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III High Back Armchairs, Ready to Upholster

Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III High Back Armchairs, Ready to Upholster

Located in Atlanta, GA

Impressive pair of 19th century French Napoleon III armchairs featuring elegant high backs and beautifully balanced proportions. These substantial chairs embody the refined style and...

Category

19th Century French Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Empire Style Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Empire Style Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Empire Style Armchairs

$5,500 / set

H 36.25 in W 25 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Swedish Empire Style Armchairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant pair of Swedish Empire style armchairs featuring hand-painted black frames with carved neoclassical detailing. The gently curved arms, tapered legs, and refined proportion...

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20th Century Swedish American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair
19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair

19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair

$1,580

H 36.23 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

19th Century Napoleon III French Lyre Back Armchair

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An elegant French Napoleon III period armchair dating from the 19th century, crafted from carved and turned stained beechwood and distinguished by its particularly decorative lyre-sh...

Category

19th Century French Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration
Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Pair of maximalist empire revival style armchairs featuring Versace inspired motifs. The chairs have a classic gondola shaped frame with faux leather naugahyde upholstery. The faux l...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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American Empire Style Bentwood & Spindle Armchair
American Empire Style Bentwood & Spindle Armchair

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition Original Vintage Condition

Category

1940s American Vintage American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

James Mont Asian Modern Open Armchairs, Pair
James Mont Asian Modern Open Armchairs, Pair

James Mont Asian Modern Open Armchairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of James Mont (American, 1904-1978) Asian Mid-Century Modern Ebonized and Upholstered Open Armchairs, designed circa 1960. 32.5" H x 28" W x 22" D; seat: 15" H.

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Mid-20th Century American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Empire Carved Mahogany Chair with Figural Heads at Armrests
Antique Empire Carved Mahogany Chair with Figural Heads at Armrests

Antique Empire Carved Mahogany Chair with Figural Heads at Armrests

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare, American Empire carved mahogany chair with velvet seat fabric. A real showstopper with coveted figural carved heads at front of each armre...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Rocker Rocking Arm Chair
Antique American Empire Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Rocker Rocking Arm Chair

Antique American Empire Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Rocker Rocking Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Empire / Victorian rocking chair. Made of mahogany with green needlepoint fabric and padded arms and tufted back.    

Category

19th Century Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Meeks School American Empire Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Armchairs
Antique Meeks School American Empire Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Armchairs

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Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique pair of Meeks school American Empire mahogany chairs feature carved acanthus decorated scroll form crest, arms with carved cornucopia form scroll arms and raised on winged pa...

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19th Century American Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Empire Armchair
Early 19th Century American Empire Armchair

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Located in Chicago, IL

An early 19th century American Empire oak armchair with turned legs, woven cane seat, and a well worn front spindle. The wood grain is fau...

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1840s American Antique American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Oak

American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840
American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840

American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany and leather dental arm chair with adjustable back and head support, terminating on turned bulbous legs. Mid 19th Century

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1840s American Antique American Empire Armchairs

American Empire armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with hardwood, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire armchairs made in a specific country, there are North America, Mexico, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include and Aeterna Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $6,800 while the average work can sell for $1,295.