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Empire Chairs

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 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat
Located in Sheridan, CO
Extraordinary pair of French Empire style mahogany chairs featuring a tub or gondola form frame. Minimally decorated having a curved back,...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat

Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat

Vintage Baker Klismos Chairs with leather Strapping, set of four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Wichita, KS
These beautiful and hard to find Baker Klismos chairs are in a class of their own. Vintage and in great condition with a curved back, leather stra...
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Baker Klismos Chairs with leather Strapping, set of four

Vintage Baker Klismos Chairs with leather Strapping, set of four

Italian Empire Style Bergere or Tub Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire Style bergère or tub chair, gray-painted with barrel-back molded crest rail above upholstered back, arms, and seat with drop in cushion upholstered in a white linen weave...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Italian Empire Style Bergere or Tub Chair
Italian Empire Style Bergere or Tub Chair

Italian Empire Style Bergere or Tub Chair

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 Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair
19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair

19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair

14 French Empire Dining Chairs. Circa 1820
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very smart set of fourteen solid and elegant dining room chairs dating from 1820' s between the Empire and the Restauration period. Although very similar...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

14 French Empire Dining Chairs. Circa 1820
14 French Empire Dining Chairs. Circa 1820

14 French Empire Dining Chairs. Circa 1820

French Empire Burlwood Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th Century French Empire burl wood chair featuring stylized ormolu to include swans, lyre, acanthus and ribbons with lion's paw sabots. Seat newly...
Category

19th Century European Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Burlwood Chair
French Empire Burlwood Chair

French Empire Burlwood Chair

French Empire Style Mahogany & Leather Saber Legs Dining Chair, A Set of 8
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning French Empire Style set of 8 dinning chairs. The chairs are made of quality Mahogany wood. The frame is exquisitely hand carved and shows a...
Category

Late 20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Empire Style Mahogany & Leather Saber Legs Dining Chair, A Set of 8
French Empire Style Mahogany & Leather Saber Legs Dining Chair, A Set of 8

French Empire Style Mahogany & Leather Saber Legs Dining Chair, A Set of 8

17th Century Italian Black Lacquered Herringbone Cane Seat Chiavari Chair
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, Chiavari
Located in Stockholm, SE
Offered for your consideration is a solitary black lacquered Chiavari chair in beautiful vintage condition. Featuring turned legs and hand carved purple willow frame and backrest in a restrained 17th century Empire style and painted in a black lacquer with a herringbone woven cane seat. Chiavari chairs originated in the city of Chiavari, Italy and are the creation of early 17th century Italian cabinet...
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17th Century Italian Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

17th Century Italian Black Lacquered Herringbone Cane Seat Chiavari Chair
17th Century Italian Black Lacquered Herringbone Cane Seat Chiavari Chair

17th Century Italian Black Lacquered Herringbone Cane Seat Chiavari Chair

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 Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs with Versacesque Decoration

Set Four Klismos Chairs COM
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage blond Klismos chairs with newly upholstered seats. Send your fabric and we can upholster at no extra charge and quick turnaround.
Category

Late 20th Century Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Four Klismos Chairs COM
Set Four Klismos Chairs COM

Set Four Klismos Chairs COM

Four Italian Dining Chairs Empire Style Red Gold Upholstery 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
A set of four solid walnut chairs in the fabulous Empire style with ormolu decorations, made in Italy in the 20th century, in good condition. The walnut frame is beautiful in color ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Four Italian Dining Chairs Empire Style Red Gold Upholstery 20th Century
Four Italian Dining Chairs Empire Style Red Gold Upholstery 20th Century

Four Italian Dining Chairs Empire Style Red Gold Upholstery 20th Century

Pair of French Armchairs Fauteuil White Carved Back Early 1900s Antique Empire
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early 1900s French antique pair of armchairs in original white paint with carved backs and beautiful curved arms and legs. They hark back to Napoleon's favorite Empire style ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of French Armchairs Fauteuil White Carved Back Early 1900s Antique Empire
Pair of French Armchairs Fauteuil White Carved Back Early 1900s Antique Empire

Pair of French Armchairs Fauteuil White Carved Back Early 1900s Antique Empire

Pair of Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian neoclassical parcel-gilt mahogany armchairs Each armchair made during the Empire period in Russia. The mahogany veneered frame with gilded details. With unusual tu...
Category

19th Century Russian Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Armchairs
Pair of Armchairs

Pair of Armchairs

Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
These delightful plank seat children’s chairs are in a rustic Empire style, with a scroll at the top of the back rail and turned legs at the front. In old worn buttermilk paint. Seat...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs
Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs

Set of Three Painted Pine Children's Chairs

Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of ten mahogany dining chairs made in the neoclassical French empire taste. The chairs feature decorative bronze mounts ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs

Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs

Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire Revival Side Chairs Early 20th century The green leather seat can easily be changed to suit your interior Good vintage condition with nice patina Frames are sound and...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather
Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather

Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather

Rider Gold Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Parisian Flair. Our modern homage to an Empire style dining chair. Our rider dining chair is petite and glamorous, but ultra-comfy. Great as a dinin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Rider Gold Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
Rider Gold Velvet and Brass Dining Chair

Rider Gold Velvet and Brass Dining Chair

French, Empire Provencal Armchair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A rare, beautiful, early-19th century Napoleon I, First Empire provencal armchair, a period piece, newly upholstered in the traditional laurel-leaf ...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

French, Empire Provencal Armchair
French, Empire Provencal Armchair

French, Empire Provencal Armchair

Antique American Flame Mahogany and Cane Empire Period Recamier or Chaise Longue
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and important antique American flame mahogany and cane Empire period recamier or chaise longue, acquired from and made for the Charleston ...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

Antique American Flame Mahogany and Cane Empire Period Recamier or Chaise Longue
Antique American Flame Mahogany and Cane Empire Period Recamier or Chaise Longue

Antique American Flame Mahogany and Cane Empire Period Recamier or Chaise Longue

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Empire mahogany armchairs.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs

19th Century French Empire Library Armchair
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Period Library Armchair, Of Bold Proportions, With Fine Ormolu Mounted Decoration Throughout, Having Upholstered Back Ov...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Library Armchair
19th Century French Empire Library Armchair

19th Century French Empire Library Armchair

French Empire Child's Chair, circa 1830
Located in valatie, NY
Black painted American Empire child's chair with upholstered seat, turned front legs and front stretcher. The back has a decorative double cross rail separated with five round wooden...
Category

1820s American Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Empire Child's Chair, circa 1830
French Empire Child's Chair, circa 1830

French Empire Child's Chair, circa 1830

Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire Revival side chair desk chair Early 20th century The fabric seat can easily be changed to suit your interior Good vintage condition with beautiful patina Frame is s...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered
Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered

Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered

Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four French Empire fauteuils-armchairs in carved and veneered mahogany with beautiful carving and scale.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchairs

Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchairs

Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century Franch Empire chair with armrests in carved solid mahogany , wax polished Measure cm: H 92/42 x W 56 x D 50.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany
Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany

Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany

Set of Four French Empire Fauteuil Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Frères
Located in Long Island City, NY
These four early 19th-century Empire fauteuil armchairs, in the manner of the Jacob Frères cabinetmaking firm of the late 18th century, each feature a distinctive pediment-shaped cre...
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1810s French Antique Empire Chairs

Set of Four French Empire Fauteuil Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Frères

Set of Four French Empire Fauteuil Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Frères

Period Empire Giltwood Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Empire Carved and Gilded Armchair
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Period Empire Giltwood Armchair
Period Empire Giltwood Armchair

Period Empire Giltwood Armchair

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Fauteuils Bergères Aux Dauphins, circa 1830
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1830s pair of Empire mahogany French bergères Aux Dauphins Empire armchairs in the manner of Pierre Bellange (1760-1844). The mahogany frame with sabre front legs continuing as arm...
Category

1830s French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Fauteuils Bergères Aux Dauphins, circa 1830
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Fauteuils Bergères Aux Dauphins, circa 1830

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Fauteuils Bergères Aux Dauphins, circa 1830

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...
Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century Empire Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Armchair

Danish 19th Century Antique Klismos Chair
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 19th-century oak Klismos chair, crafted in Denmark in the around 1860s. The design, featuring a wide, curved backrest and sabre legs, harkens back to Ancient Greece (5th ...
Category

19th Century Danish Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Oak

Danish 19th Century Antique Klismos Chair
Danish 19th Century Antique Klismos Chair

Danish 19th Century Antique Klismos Chair

19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality pair of 19th century mahogany French Empire library armchairs having well figured Top rails over enclosed swept arms with car...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs
19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs

19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs

Restored set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs - Empire
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Original from 1815, newly upholstered in luxurious Napoleon Bonaparte fabric This exclusive set, consisting of six chairs and two armchairs, is a unique example of Empire style from...
Category

1810s European Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

Restored set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs - Empire
Restored set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs - Empire

Restored set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs - Empire

Set of 6 Chippendale Chairs in Light and Dark Mahogany -1X56
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance your dining experience with this exquisite set of 6 Chippendale chairs, crafted in alternating light and dark mahogany tones around...
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1880s French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Chippendale Chairs in Light and Dark Mahogany -1X56
Set of 6 Chippendale Chairs in Light and Dark Mahogany -1X56

Set of 6 Chippendale Chairs in Light and Dark Mahogany -1X56

Set of Four Late Empire Klismos mahogany And Beech Chairs.
Located in Kastrup, DK
A set of four elegant Late Empire Klismos chairs in a classic design. Crafted with quality, featuring frames made of mahogany and polished beech, tastefully refinished with French po...
Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Mahogany

Set of Four Late Empire Klismos mahogany And Beech Chairs.
Set of Four Late Empire Klismos mahogany And Beech Chairs.

Set of Four Late Empire Klismos mahogany And Beech Chairs.

Antique chair, Northern Europe, circa 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from the end of the 19th century, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are covered with new f...
Category

1890s Swedish Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique chair, Northern Europe, circa 1890. After renovation.
Antique chair, Northern Europe, circa 1890. After renovation.

Antique chair, Northern Europe, circa 1890. After renovation.

Set of Six 19th Century Birdseye Maple Caned Side Chairs in the Empire Taste
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of six birdseye maple side chairs with caned seats in the Empire taste, with nicely shaped crests and splats dating to the 19th century. Very good overall condition, two c...
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19th Century English Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Cane, Birdseye Maple

Set of Six 19th Century Birdseye Maple Caned Side Chairs in the Empire Taste
Set of Six 19th Century Birdseye Maple Caned Side Chairs in the Empire Taste

Set of Six 19th Century Birdseye Maple Caned Side Chairs in the Empire Taste

Chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1890, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 96 cm / seat height. 45 cm / width 47 cm...
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1890s Swedish Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.
Chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.

Chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.

Antique chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1890, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are covered with new fabric. Dimensio...
Category

1890s Swedish Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.
Antique chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.

Antique chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.

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...
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19th Century British Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Beech

Antique Bergere Barley Twist Library Armchair with Brown Leather Seat
Antique Bergere Barley Twist Library Armchair with Brown Leather Seat

Antique Bergere Barley Twist Library Armchair with Brown Leather Seat

Set of Empire Armchairs / Chairs, Maple Wood, Paris, 1825
Located in Berlin, DE
Seat group made of maple wood with rosewood intarsia, France, presumably G. Alphonse Jacob, the last of the famous Eben family, probably second quarter of the 19th century. Semi-circ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set of Empire Armchairs / Chairs, Maple Wood, Paris, 1825
Set of Empire Armchairs / Chairs, Maple Wood, Paris, 1825

Set of Empire Armchairs / Chairs, Maple Wood, Paris, 1825

MID 19th CENTURY SET OF EIGHT EMPIRE CHAIRS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant set of eight Empire style chairs, made of solid carved mahogany, with pure gold finishes. The front legs are shapely and straight, while the rear ones are flared, creating a ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Gold

MID 19th CENTURY SET OF EIGHT EMPIRE CHAIRS
MID 19th CENTURY SET OF EIGHT EMPIRE CHAIRS

MID 19th CENTURY SET OF EIGHT EMPIRE CHAIRS

21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone
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...
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2010s Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone
21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone

21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone

21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
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...
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2010s Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors
21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors

21st Century Empire-Style White Lacquered Chair by Modenese Gastone Interiors

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Hall Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the elegance and grandeur of the Napoleonic period with this exceptional pair of early 19th century Italian mahogany hall chairs. During the Napoleonic period, hall chairs ...
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1820s Italian Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Hall Chairs
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Hall Chairs

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Hall Chairs

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 does not interfere with the stability of the chair
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1860s French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.
Category

1860s French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Antique Set of Two Armchairs in Mahogany Empire Style, 1920
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of Danish Empire style hand-polished mahogany armchairs with striped fabric from around the 1920s. Measurements in cm: H:84 W:52 D:47 SH:50 This product will be inspected ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of Two Armchairs in Mahogany Empire Style, 1920
Antique Set of Two Armchairs in Mahogany Empire Style, 1920

Antique Set of Two Armchairs in Mahogany Empire Style, 1920

Antique Empire Chairs from Around 1810-1815
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Empire chairs from around 1900 Solid wood mahogany. Seat upholstered and covered with black fabric. Very stable and robust built. Hind...
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19th Century German Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Chairs from Around 1810-1815
Antique Empire Chairs from Around 1810-1815

Antique Empire Chairs from Around 1810-1815

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique and original set of 6 early 19th century Empire barrel chairs stands out for its elegant design. The chairs feature a beautiful walnut...
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1810s French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20

Antique 19th C Empire Star & Shield Coat of Arms Dining Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Empire star & shield coat of arms dining chairs Priced each. Additional information: Materials: Mahogany Color: Olive Period: 19th Century Styles: Empire Numb...
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19th Century Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th C Empire Star & Shield Coat of Arms Dining Chair
Antique 19th C Empire Star & Shield Coat of Arms Dining Chair

Antique 19th C Empire Star & Shield Coat of Arms Dining Chair

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Armchairs with Fretwork Detailing to Their Back S
Located in London, GB
A pair of charming late 19th century upholstered painted Swedish open armchairs with a decorative fretwork border detail and turned stretchers to their backs. Recently reupholstered in a light vintage French linen...
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1870s Swedish Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Armchairs with Fretwork Detailing to Their Back S
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Armchairs with Fretwork Detailing to Their Back S

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Armchairs with Fretwork Detailing to Their Back S

Pair of Empire Side Chairs, France, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of two Empire Side Chairs dates back to around 1810. The elegant chairs stand out for their plain design and the beautifully designed front legs. The side chairs have a cher...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Empire Side Chairs, France, 1810
Pair of Empire Side Chairs, France, 1810

Pair of Empire Side Chairs, France, 1810

Empire Style Padded Chair
Located in Premariacco, IT
Single chair from the 1950s in wood with backrest and seat in the original fabric of the time. Shows normal signs of wear, note how little it has been used. The seat is still prot...
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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Empire Style Padded Chair
Empire Style Padded Chair

Empire Style Padded Chair

French Pair 19th C. Empire Style Fauteuils, Newly Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Empire style armchairs, with their original painted finish, from the 19th century. These antique fauteuils from France each fea...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Pair 19th C. Empire Style Fauteuils, Newly Upholstered in Belgian Linen
French Pair 19th C. Empire Style Fauteuils, Newly Upholstered in Belgian Linen

French Pair 19th C. Empire Style Fauteuils, Newly Upholstered in Belgian Linen

French Empire Fauteuil
Located in Sharon, CT
Impressive black armchair of typical French Empire form, beautifully upholstered. Subtly incised palmettes where the arm rails meet the seat. Original b...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Empire Fauteuil
French Empire Fauteuil

French Empire Fauteuil

Around 1800 Baltic States 4 Dining Chairs Mohagony Brasswire Decor
Located in Epfach, DE
4 chairs for a dining room, around 1800, provenance probably from a noble household in the Baltic States Mahogany, backrests and seat frames decorated with brass wire, designed in s...
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1810s Baltic Antique Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Around 1800 Baltic States 4 Dining Chairs Mohagony Brasswire Decor
Around 1800 Baltic States 4 Dining Chairs Mohagony Brasswire Decor

Around 1800 Baltic States 4 Dining Chairs Mohagony Brasswire Decor

Empire chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Century Furniture, Dedar, and Europa Antiques. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $73,317 while the average work can sell for $3,878.

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