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Empire Office Chairs and Desk 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.

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
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The mahogany frame of this Empire chair has gained a fine patina and is embellished with fantastic ormolu throughout the design. A combination of rosette and palm motifs soften the s...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

  • French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair
  • French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair
  • French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair
  • French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair

French 19th Century Upholstered Vanity Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We love this charming vanity chair from France, hand built during the 1800s. The carved mahogany frame has gained a fine patia over the decades and continues to be sturdy and level. ...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Mahogany

  • French 19th Century Upholstered Vanity Chair
  • French 19th Century Upholstered Vanity Chair
  • French 19th Century Upholstered Vanity Chair
  • French 19th Century Upholstered Vanity Chair

French 19th Century Upholstered Vanity Chair

Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk chair with carved diamond motif on crest and richly carved griffin wings above articulated paw feet with tan colored leather upholstery. Height: 30" Seat height: 17" Depth: ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

  • Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
  • Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
  • Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
  • Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century

Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century

19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Leather Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant antique armchair. Hand carved in France circa 1890 and built of mahogany, the armchair stands on tapered legs decorated with gilt b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

  • 19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Leather Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts
  • 19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Leather Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts
  • 19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Leather Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts
  • 19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Leather Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts

19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Leather Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts

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...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk 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
  • Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered

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

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...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk 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
  • Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather

Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather

French Empire Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Empire style ormolu mounted mahogany open swivel base arm chair with black leather seat and back.
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19th Century French Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

  • French Empire Black Leather Swivel Chair
  • French Empire Black Leather Swivel Chair
  • French Empire Black Leather Swivel Chair
  • French Empire Black Leather Swivel Chair

French Empire Black Leather Swivel 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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

The Last King's Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare and important carved mahogany Empire Period armchair attributed to Jacob Desmalter, France circa 1800, of neoclassical form inspired by the design of Percier et Fontaine, archit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

  • The Last King's Chair
  • The Last King's Chair
  • The Last King's Chair
  • The Last King's Chair

The Last King's Chair

Empire Style Armchair on Casters.
Located in Buchanan, NY
A classic Empire style desk or tub chair with brass mounted decorations. For lovers of classic elegance and sophistication, this vintage American tub chair is sure to elevate any spa...
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1950s American Vintage Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech

  • Empire Style Armchair on Casters.
  • Empire Style Armchair on Casters.
  • Empire Style Armchair on Casters.
  • Empire Style Armchair on Casters.

Empire Style Armchair on Casters.

Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The early 19th century desk chair with ram's head arms and turned legs, is attributable to Jacob Desmalter and dates to circa 1805.
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

  • Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
  • Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
  • Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
  • Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century

Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century

Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Empire mahogany desk chair or fauteuil de bureau.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

  • Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
  • Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
  • Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
  • Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century

Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century

Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Located in Pembroke, MA
Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and recently reupholstered in French damask fabric...
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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Burl, Birch, Fabric, Damask, Upholstery

  • Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
  • Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
  • Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
  • Russian Empire Period Desk Chair

Russian Empire Period Desk Chair

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany Empire "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, Circa 1850 in date. It has a curved back and an upholstered leather seat. The mahogany is bea...
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1850s French Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

  • Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
  • Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
  • Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
  • Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century

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Late 19th, Century, French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chair-English
Located in San Francisco, CA
A excellent quality late 19th century mahogany side chair in the French empire style with superb ormolu mounts probably by EH Kahn & Co. London. Back, side rail, seat rails are all...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

  • Late 19th, Century, French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chair-English
  • Late 19th, Century, French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chair-English
  • Late 19th, Century, French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chair-English
  • Late 19th, Century, French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chair-English

Late 19th, Century, French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chair-English

H 37 in. W 21 in. D 21 in.
Pair of Empire Armchairs Mahogany Desk Chairs French 20th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Empire Revival open armchairs side or desk chairs, early 20th century The fabric can easily be changed to suit your interior A few brands on varnish, please see pho...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

  • Pair of Empire Armchairs Mahogany Desk Chairs French 20th Century to Recover
  • Pair of Empire Armchairs Mahogany Desk Chairs French 20th Century to Recover
  • Pair of Empire Armchairs Mahogany Desk Chairs French 20th Century to Recover
  • Pair of Empire Armchairs Mahogany Desk Chairs French 20th Century to Recover

Pair of Empire Armchairs Mahogany Desk Chairs French 20th Century to Recover

H 32.68 in. W 22.64 in. D 22.84 in.
19th Century Oak Danish Klismos Chair Re-Upholstered in 1930s Silk Fabric, 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 19th century oak Klismos chair is re-upholstered in a beautiful 1930s Chinese Fashion Silk Fabric. The chair with its great shape was made in the 1860s in Denmark. It i...
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1860s Danish Antique Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Oak

  • 19th Century Oak Danish Klismos Chair Re-Upholstered in 1930s Silk Fabric, 1860
  • 19th Century Oak Danish Klismos Chair Re-Upholstered in 1930s Silk Fabric, 1860
  • 19th Century Oak Danish Klismos Chair Re-Upholstered in 1930s Silk Fabric, 1860
  • 19th Century Oak Danish Klismos Chair Re-Upholstered in 1930s Silk Fabric, 1860

19th Century Oak Danish Klismos Chair Re-Upholstered in 1930s Silk Fabric, 1860

H 31.11 in. W 21.66 in. D 23.23 in.
Empire Armchair Desk Chair French 20th Century Green Leather
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire Revival open armchair side or desk chair, early 20th century The green leather seat can easily be changed to suit your interior Good vintage condition with nice pati...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

  • Empire Armchair Desk Chair French 20th Century Green Leather
  • Empire Armchair Desk Chair French 20th Century Green Leather
  • Empire Armchair Desk Chair French 20th Century Green Leather
  • Empire Armchair Desk Chair French 20th Century Green Leather

Empire Armchair Desk Chair French 20th Century Green Leather

H 32.49 in. W 21.26 in. D 19.69 in.

Empire office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs

Find a broad range of unique Empire office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage office chairs and desk chairs 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 office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at US$1,073 and tops out at US$24,500 while the average work can sell for US$4,714.

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