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Style: American Empire
American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s
American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s

American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful American empire Boston Girandole chairs. This is a very rare chair in today's market. Was handcrafted out of top grain flame mahogany in mid 1800s. This grandiose chairs ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair
19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair

19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair. Measures 20" in width, 22" in depth and 36" in height. Seat height is 18".

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19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair 19th C. American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs
Pair 19th C. American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs

Pair 19th C. American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair 19th Century American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs. Measure 18.25" in width, 21.5" in depth and 35.5" in height. Seat height is 18".

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19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair

Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition. New caning and recently refinished. Measure 16"W x 16"D ...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair, circa 1890s
American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair, circa 1890s

American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair, circa 1890s

Located in Germantown, MD

Recently needlepoint reupholstered American Empire mahogany side chair. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and stands 35" tall. Seat height is 18".

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Mid-20th Century American American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered Chairs
Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered Chairs

Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered side Chairs. Measure 19" in width, 19" in depth and stand 33" tall. Seat height is 18.5".

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Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered Chair
19th Century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered Chair

19th Century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany and Upholstered side Chair. Measure 19" in width, 19" in depth and stand 33" tall. Seat height is 18.5".

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Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

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Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique, late 19th century French Belle Epoch, intricately hand carved mahogany accent/side chair, with the most graceful, double scrolled, Cabriole legs. The Belle Epoch period i...

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Pair English Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1890
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Pair English Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1890

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Located in Vero Beach, FL

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk

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American Empire side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire side 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with mahogany, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire side chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $2,995 while the average work can sell for $1,606.