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Empire Armchairs

EMPIRE STYLE

From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Empire
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Period Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs, Bergeres

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of early 19th century French Empire period walnut armchairs features hand carved details of laurels on the seat back and shells at the top of the armrests. The seat backs a...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green
Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green

Vintage French Empire Style Birch Upholstered Library Accent Arm Chair Green

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century French Empire Style Upholstered Arm Chair. Made from birch with a high back featuring a scalloped crest rail, green velvet upholstery and downswept scrolled acant...

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Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique pair of French Empire Revival upholstered back mahogany armchair fauteuils, circa 1880 in date. The mahogany is beautiful in colour with superb patina. Th...

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1880s French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of French Empire Style Armchairs
Pair of French Empire Style Armchairs

Pair of French Empire Style Armchairs

Located in Vienna, AT

Walnut frame with a tapestry manufactures about 1870 in France, carved with acanthus leaves and palmettes and painted with gold, the armrests supported by gilt griffins partialy pai...

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1870s French Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Exquisite Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs
Exquisite Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs

Exquisite Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs, Walnut, France 1800 Introducing an Exquisite Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs, a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the Em...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Walnut

A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s
A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s

A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s

By Thorvald Bindesbøll

Located in Odense, DK

A refined pair of Art Nouveau Danish armchairs crafted in solid mahogany in the early 20th century. The design reflects the restrained elegance and fine craftsmanship characteristic ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Mahogany

Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century

Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century

By Madeleine Castaing, Jacob Frères

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model. The armrest are swan-shaped and front legs are lion-legs-shaped. The seats are covered with a ...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

French Empire Monumental Walnut and Velvet Throne Chair
French Empire Monumental Walnut and Velvet Throne Chair

French Empire Monumental Walnut and Velvet Throne Chair

Located in Queens, NY

"French Empire style (19th Cent) monumental walnut throne chair with carved figure with wreath and red cut velvet upholstery Antique condition. Show...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Set of Three Empire‑Style Armchairs in Wood and Red Velvet, Belgium ca. 1950
Set of Three Empire‑Style Armchairs in Wood and Red Velvet, Belgium ca. 1950

Set of Three Empire‑Style Armchairs in Wood and Red Velvet, Belgium ca. 1950

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined tribute to the grandeur of early 19th‑century French design, this set of three Belgian armchairs. Crafted in the 1950s, these chairs beautifully reinterprets the Empire aes...

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1950s Belgian Vintage Empire Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Pair of Mahogany Armchairs in the Directoire style
19th Century Pair of Mahogany Armchairs in the Directoire style

19th Century Pair of Mahogany Armchairs in the Directoire style

Located in NICE, FR

Elegant pair of Empire period armchairs, 19th century, crafted in solid wood and representative of refined French taste. These seats stand out with their finely chiseled bronze orn...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Antique French Empire Mahogany Carved Armchairs
Pair of Antique French Empire Mahogany Carved Armchairs

Pair of Antique French Empire Mahogany Carved Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 35 1/4 in W: 23 1/2 in D: 21 1/2 in SH: 17 1/4 in A distinguished pair of antique French Empire mahogany carved armchairs, dating to the late 18th or early 19th cen...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Italian Empire Style Black Lacquered Scroll Armchair
Italian Empire Style Black Lacquered Scroll Armchair

Italian Empire Style Black Lacquered Scroll Armchair

Located in Chicago, IL

Pretty Empire Style Black Lacquered Black Scroll Armchair most likely made in Italy. Has a pretty seat upholstery. The chair has wear and some previ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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 Empire Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Empire Bergere
Antique French Empire Bergere

Antique French Empire Bergere

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely period French Directoire bergere, restored and upholstered in silk velvet. Lovely armchair with beautiful turned legs and columnar supports at the arms.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

Of generous proportions and presence . The front mounted with well cast bronze mounts (of some size and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very att...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Wood

Pair Italian Neoclassical Eagle Armchairs
Pair Italian Neoclassical Eagle Armchairs

Pair Italian Neoclassical Eagle Armchairs

$12,600Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair Italian Neoclassical Eagle Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair Italian neoclassical eagle armchairs in yellow silk taffeta. Italian Empire painted and parcel-gilt carved armchairs with finely carved eagle arm t...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Armchairs

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Giltwood

French Federal EmpireStyle Victorian Cherry Wood Armchairs, Set of Four
French Federal EmpireStyle Victorian Cherry Wood Armchairs, Set of Four

French Federal EmpireStyle Victorian Cherry Wood Armchairs, Set of Four

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Amazing set of 4 Empire Style Armchairs, ornately decorated with bronze appliqué, leaf foot caps and stunning bronze griffin arm details. The commanding chairs are made of solid Cher...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Bronze

Set of 2 early Empire solid mahogany wood and sheepskin armchairs, France 1820s
Set of 2 early Empire solid mahogany wood and sheepskin armchairs, France 1820s

Set of 2 early Empire solid mahogany wood and sheepskin armchairs, France 1820s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1820 / 2 armchairs / mahogany, sheep skin / Romantic / Antique / Empire Set of two early Empire armchairs constructed of solid mahogany wood and with sheepskin upholstery. ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Mahogany

French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th
French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th

French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty Empire-style walnut armchair with carved palmettes and acanthus leaves. The armrests are fluted. The legs are saber-shaped. The armchair is upholstered with floral tapest...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Walnut

French Empire Dolphin Armchair
French Empire Dolphin Armchair

French Empire Dolphin Armchair

$556Sale Price|20% Off

French Empire Dolphin Armchair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

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1980s Vintage Empire Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mid 19th century French empire mahogany and leather reclining chair
Mid 19th century French empire mahogany and leather reclining chair

Mid 19th century French empire mahogany and leather reclining chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860. We are pleased to be able to offer this stunning french flame mahogany reclining chair for sale...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Neoclassical Style Empire Armchairs with Gilt Details
Pair of Neoclassical Style Empire Armchairs with Gilt Details

Pair of Neoclassical Style Empire Armchairs with Gilt Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of neoclassical-style armchairs in the French Empire tradition, crafted with refined mahogany frames and adorned with intricate gilt accents. These striking chairs featu...

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1970s French Vintage Empire Armchairs

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Gold

Pair of Consulat Ebony-Inlaid Birchwood Armchairs Stamped Jacob Frères
Pair of Consulat Ebony-Inlaid Birchwood Armchairs Stamped Jacob Frères

Pair of Consulat Ebony-Inlaid Birchwood Armchairs Stamped Jacob Frères

By Jacob Freres (French)

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The curved pierced back with a palmette-inlaid shaped splat terminating in dolphin supports raised on an upholstered seat, on front carved joined hairy animal legs (pieds de bîches) and hoof feet and back sabre legs; stamped: JACOB FRERES RUE MESLEE under the front rail. For a similar dolphin support, see Madeleine Jarry and Pierre Devinois, Le Siège Français, pp. 267 and 271 illustration 264 for an armchair at the Musée Marmottan stamped G. Jacob and executed in 1792. Provenance: Millicent Rogers her son, Arturo Peralta Ramos II Jacob Frères was the stamp used by brothers Georges II (1768-1803) and Francois-Honore Jacob (1770-1841) from 1796 to 1803. They were sons of Georges Jacob (1739-1814), arguably the best-known chair maker who worked for aristocracy and royalty during the reign of Louis XVI. The Jacob Frères firm's most famous client was Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. She would have most likely seen the work of their father during the revolution in a progressive aristocrat's house. She used them to decorate various Imperial residences, such as the Tuileries palace, and remained a loyal customer, using them almost exclusively, until her death. When Georges II (the elder brother) died in 1803, Georges came out of retirement to help the remaining son, Francois-Honoré (who changed his named to Jacob Desmalter) from a new partnership called Jacob Desmalter Et Cie. (stamped Jacob D. R. Meslée, on two lines), which continued to be an influential supplier for the Imperial period and is credited with helping to define the Empire style as it is known today. Millicent Rogers, born Mary Millicent Abigail Rogers, was a Standard Oil heiress, but she wasn’t a poor little rich girl...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

French 1st Empire Armchair with Carved Dolphins' Heads
French 1st Empire Armchair with Carved Dolphins' Heads

French 1st Empire Armchair with Carved Dolphins' Heads

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite French Empire armchair brings timeless elegance to any home. Resting on gracefully curved saber legs, it’s adorned with vibrant cream and crimson stripes that exude cl...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair, 1860s, Black Lacquer with Gold, Castors, Empire
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair, 1860s, Black Lacquer with Gold, Castors, Empire

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair, 1860s, Black Lacquer with Gold, Castors, Empire

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Danish cabinetmaker armchair, likely from the 1860s. The chair has a high, continuous curved backrest and a classic salon chair shape. This type of chair was made for formal interior...

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1860s Danish Antique Empire Armchairs

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Brass

Lovely Pair Of Black Lacquered And Gilt Upholstered Open Armchairs
Lovely Pair Of Black Lacquered And Gilt Upholstered Open Armchairs

Lovely Pair Of Black Lacquered And Gilt Upholstered Open Armchairs

Located in Crawley, GB

delight to offer for sale this stunning pair of black lacquered and gilt antique style upholstered open armchair with carved swans and raised upon sabre front legs with carved scroll...

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Mid-20th Century British Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair 19th Century Ebonized Empire Style Black Hair Hide Armchairs
Pair 19th Century Ebonized Empire Style Black Hair Hide Armchairs

Pair 19th Century Ebonized Empire Style Black Hair Hide Armchairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th Century ebonized mahogany Empire style fauteuil with winged caryatids, newly upholstered in a deep espresso hairhide.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Satinwood Figural Gilt Bronze Mounted Fauteuil de Bureau, 19th Century
Empire Satinwood Figural Gilt Bronze Mounted Fauteuil de Bureau, 19th Century

Empire Satinwood Figural Gilt Bronze Mounted Fauteuil de Bureau, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious 19th century French Empire, Napoleon III period, 1852-1870, satinwood gilt bronze mounted desk chair. Fine hand chased figural bronze mounts depicting classical maidens at the arm rests, rosettes, laurel leaf garlands...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Bronze

Splendid pair of 19th-century Russian Empire armchairs
Splendid pair of 19th-century Russian Empire armchairs

Splendid pair of 19th-century Russian Empire armchairs

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This splendid pair of 19th-century Russian Empire armchairs exemplifies the opulence and craftsmanship synonymous with the period. Carved from rich, dark wood, these chairs feature g...

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1820s European Antique Empire Armchairs

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Wood

Empire Period Armchairs and Bergere by P.BELLANGÉ
Empire Period Armchairs and Bergere by P.BELLANGÉ

Empire Period Armchairs and Bergere by P.BELLANGÉ

By Pierre-Antoine Bellangé

Located in Paris, FR

EXCEPTIONAL seats by Pierre Bellangé PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS, circa 1805 Mahogany with mahogany veneer. Powerful tapered front legs with three scalloped rings, and sabre back legs. Slight...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of English Regency mahogany frame dining chairs, early 19th century. Features exquisite carved back-splats in conjunction with further foliate carvings to the top crest, strip...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery, Giltwood

Empire Style Carved Wood and Gilded Armchair and Settee Suite
Empire Style Carved Wood and Gilded Armchair and Settee Suite

Empire Style Carved Wood and Gilded Armchair and Settee Suite

Located in El Monte, CA

This exquisite Empire style armchair and settee suit, hand carved and rendered in a striking combination of gilded and cream-painted wood, exemplifies the grandeur of the Napoleonic ...

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20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames
Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames

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...

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19th Century Antique Empire Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Danish Empire Mahogany With Inlay Arm Chairs
Pair of Danish Empire Mahogany With Inlay Arm Chairs

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 and satinwood marquetry on backrest and apron. Apron and upper part of backrest decorated with diamo...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Armchairs

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Hardwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Near Pair Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Near Pair Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century

Near Pair Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rare near pair of finely crafted Empire-style desk chairs, attributed to renowned French cabinetmaker Jacob Desmalter, dating from circa 1800–1809. These elegant chairs feature bol...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery,  Early 19th C.
Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery,  Early 19th C.

Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery, Early 19th C.

Located in Morristown, NJ

A fine matched pair of French Empire period fauteuils, each with a rectangular padded back, removable cushioned seat, and elegantly reeded and carved arms. The mahogany frames displa...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Metal

French Empire Green Armchairs
French Empire Green Armchairs

French Empire Green Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Empire style (19th century) mahogany armchairs with bronze trim and eagle heads with green seat.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Bronze

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Pair Armchair
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Pair Armchair

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Pair Armchair

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered pair of armchair. Each armchairs is set on four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which ar...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Bronze

Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs
Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs

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...

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19th Century Antique Empire Armchairs

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Fabric, Burl

French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather armchair
French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather armchair

French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather armchair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French mid 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather armchair. The wonderful solid Mahogany armchair is raised by four slightly curved legs with the two front l...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Ormolu

Leather Armchairs Empire Style Midcentury
Leather Armchairs Empire Style Midcentury

Leather Armchairs Empire Style Midcentury

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid Century ...

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Mid-20th Century Empire Armchairs

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Leather, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Chic French Empire Style Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Chic French Empire Style Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Chic French Empire Style Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large French Empire style mahogany armchairs reupholstered in Ralph Lauren silk/linen fabric.

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20th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs ~ Bergere with Fauteuil with cut silk velvet recalls the glory days of Napoleon and Josephine creating wha...

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1870s French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Silk, Walnut, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs

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. The accentuated wings beautifully complementing th...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of Italian Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with White Velvet Upholstery, Genoa
Pair of Italian Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with White Velvet Upholstery, Genoa

Pair of Italian Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with White Velvet Upholstery, Genoa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant pair of 19th-century Italian Empire armchairs from Genoa, crafted in solid mahogany with refined neoclassical detailing. Each chair features arched legs terminating in styliz...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

French Empire style  Black Wood and Velvet Armchair, 1850s
French Empire style  Black Wood and Velvet Armchair, 1850s

French Empire style Black Wood and Velvet Armchair, 1850s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1850 / armchair / wood, velvet / Empire / Antique French Empire style armchair made around 1850. This characterful chair features a blackened wooden frame with gracefully c...

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1850s French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An excellent quality pair of 19th century mahogany library armchairs, in the French empire taste, having swept back and moulded scrolling arms with C-scroll supports raised on elegant moulded sabre legs (A relative typical design in the early to mid-19th century these chairs are in the French Empire taste which was most popular at the time, with the added benefit of being much more sturdy and practical than the English Regency Chaise...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Armchair
19th Century Empire Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Armchair

19th Century Empire Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Armchair

Located in El Monte, CA

A stately 19th Century Empire Style armchair crafted from Mahogany with detailed gilt carvings and a neoclassical print green silk upholstery. Featuring a gilt sunburst and Eye of Go...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Armchairs

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Bronze

Pair of Danish Late Empire Birch Armchairs With Inlay, 1810-1820
Pair of Danish Late Empire Birch Armchairs With Inlay, 1810-1820

Pair of Danish Late Empire Birch Armchairs With Inlay, 1810-1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of elegant late empire armchairs. Crafted in birch wood with marquetry inlaid on backrest in the form of vases. Fine line inlays on backrest and apron. The tops of the bac...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Armchairs

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Birch

French Empire Revival, Bronze, Mahogany, Tapestry, Armchairs, France, 19th c.
French Empire Revival, Bronze, Mahogany, Tapestry, Armchairs, France, 19th c.

French Empire Revival, Bronze, Mahogany, Tapestry, Armchairs, France, 19th c.

Located in Manhasset, NY

French Empire Revival, Bronze, Mahogany, Tapestry, Armchairs, France, 19th c. A finely cast pair of Napoleon lll Arm Chairs. Each mahogany chair decorated with exceptional dore bron...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Bronze

Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century
Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century

Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century

Located in Belmont, MA

Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century This beautiful pair of French Empire barrel armchairs dates back to the 19th century and combines elegance with exceptional craft...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

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Bronze

An Elegant Pair Italian Empire Pale-green Painted and Parcel-gilt Armchairs
An Elegant Pair Italian Empire Pale-green Painted and Parcel-gilt Armchairs

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...

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1810s Italian Antique Empire Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Stately Antique French Empire Style Armchairs
Pair of Stately Antique French Empire Style Armchairs

Pair of Stately Antique French Empire Style Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of high quality gorgeous vintage French Empire style club chairs from Bloomingdale's with handsome carved dolphin armrests. Probably walnut, faux painted a greige color. #4271 ...

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1940s American Vintage Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Consulat Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Consulat Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Consulat Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular arched padded back above a padded seat and tapering front legs topped with the head of a sphinx and ending in paw feet.

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Mahogany

18th Century French Neoclassical Mahogany High Back Armchairs, Silk Upholster
18th Century French Neoclassical Mahogany High Back Armchairs, Silk Upholster

18th Century French Neoclassical Mahogany High Back Armchairs, Silk Upholster

Located in Firenze, IT

These French Neoclassical mahogany armchairs, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century are a legacy of craftsmanship, a touch of Parisian elegance for your home, potentially a...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood, Mahogany

pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Birch and Ormolu armchairs
pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Birch and Ormolu armchairs

pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Birch and Ormolu armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most impressive pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Empire st. Birch and Ormolu armchairs. This exceptional pair of throne chairs are raised by front squar...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

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

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 Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood

Empire armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée, Modenese Gastone, and Jean Joseph Chapuis. 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 $495 and tops out at $151,397 while the average work can sell for $5,637.