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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.

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Style: Empire
French Empire Gilt Mounted Day Bed or Lit en Bateau Sleigh Bed of Flame Mahogany
French Empire Gilt Mounted Day Bed or Lit en Bateau Sleigh Bed of Flame Mahogany

French Empire Gilt Mounted Day Bed or Lit en Bateau Sleigh Bed of Flame Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French Empire daybed - historically referred to as a lit en bateau (boat or sleigh bed) due to its iconic curved shape - from the early to mid 19th-century, featuring a decora...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Neoclassical X Frame Bench, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Circa 1880
Antique Neoclassical X Frame Bench, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Circa 1880

Antique Neoclassical X Frame Bench, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Circa 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique 19th century ebonized neoclassical X frame bench with newly upholstered leather seat. This bench is in the "Curule" style featuring elegant, sweeping S curve legs. Finished i...

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19th Century Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Leather, Ebony

Pair of Maitland-Smith Bergère Lounge Chairs With Gilt Parcel Swan Heads
Pair of Maitland-Smith Bergère Lounge Chairs With Gilt Parcel Swan Heads

Pair of Maitland-Smith Bergère Lounge Chairs With Gilt Parcel Swan Heads

By Maitland Smith

Located in Peabody, MA

A pair of Maitland-Smith empire bergère chairs in parcel gilt with hand-carved swan-neck armrests and silk grosgrain upholstery, circa 1980s. One retains its original foil Maitland S...

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1980s Indonesian Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Early 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed, Paris
Early 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed, Paris

Early 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed, Paris

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant early 19th-century French Empire daybed sourced from Paris, France. Crafted from solid mahogany, it features the iconic swan-neck ends with finely carved heads, floral ros...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Provence, France, this late 19th-century French Empire style desk chair is crafted in mahogany and distinguished by its elegant barrel-back silhouette. The curved back flo...

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1880s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery
Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed from Mahogany and Upholstered in Horsehair. Our Exquisite looking Empire Sofa looks to have been made in the early 1800's and typically we w...

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1820s Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed or Lit de Repos
Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed or Lit de Repos

Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed or Lit de Repos

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant early 19th century French lit de repos with a richly figured wood frame and distinctive outscrolled ends. The long paneled front rail is detailed with carved borders and a ce...

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1860s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805
French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805

French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A rare and important circa 1805 'Egyptian-style' bergère believed to be an early work of famed French Empire furniture-maker François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter of 'tub-chair' fo...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Elegant pair of 19th century French Empire-style armchairs featuring beautifully figured burl wood and a distinctive gondola-shaped back, a form that became emblematic of refined sea...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Burl

Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif. The chairs are constructed from radiant mahogany with arc...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Mahogany

19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet

19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet

Located in Houston, TX

Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns, urn finials, with two hidden drawers, all newly upholstered in Schumacher abstract ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood, Burl

French Regency Style Ebonized Chair W/ Gilt Neo-Classical Swans & Tiger Velvet
French Regency Style Ebonized Chair W/ Gilt Neo-Classical Swans & Tiger Velvet

French Regency Style Ebonized Chair W/ Gilt Neo-Classical Swans & Tiger Velvet

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a killer chair! It is a regency style ebonized arm chair with neo-classical giltwood swan arms and paws. The tiger velvet is new. The chair is unmarked and is possibly by Pat...

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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Seating

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood, Giltwood

Danish Empire Style Piano Chair / Stool with Velvet Seat, Early 1900s
Danish Empire Style Piano Chair / Stool with Velvet Seat, Early 1900s

Danish Empire Style Piano Chair / Stool with Velvet Seat, Early 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

This elegant piano chair, stool, or bench in the Empire style—is distinguished by its characteristic intersecting semicircular frame that forms both the base and armrests. The chai...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Seating

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Mahogany

Set of 4 French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Maison Jansen Style
Set of 4 French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Maison Jansen Style

Set of 4 French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Maison Jansen Style

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

An elegant and highly refined set of four French Empire style side chairs, executed with remarkable sophistication and craftsmanship in the manner and quality associated with the leg...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden
Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden

Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish Empire Karl Johan style sofa dating c. 1830

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Birch

Antique Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Turned Legs and Brown Upholstery, 1830s
Antique Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Turned Legs and Brown Upholstery, 1830s

Antique Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Turned Legs and Brown Upholstery, 1830s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique Empire sofa from the 1830s, crafted in mahogany with turned legs and brown upholstery. The sofa has a classic period appearance and measures 193 cm in width. — Period: 1830s...

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1830s Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Carved Wood Day Bed
19th Century French Carved Wood Day Bed

19th Century French Carved Wood Day Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible empire style carved wood daybed from France, late 19th century. Long oak wood frame with high sides showing beautiful carved rosette detail. Newly added blue linen cushion...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak

Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair
Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair

Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this one-of-a-kind executive swivel chair, packed with character and timeless elegance. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this stunning piece...

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20th Century British Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

19th Century France Deep Forest Green Carved Mahogany Chaise
19th Century France Deep Forest Green Carved Mahogany Chaise

19th Century France Deep Forest Green Carved Mahogany Chaise

Located in High Point, NC

Carved mahogany chaise in Deep Forest Green. Its deep forest green finish sets off carved swan-form arms, forest green velvet upholstery, a hallmark of of the empire period France cr...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Rare Postmodern Empire Black Lacquered Swan Neck Wide Chairs
Pair of Rare Postmodern Empire Black Lacquered Swan Neck Wide Chairs

Pair of Rare Postmodern Empire Black Lacquered Swan Neck Wide Chairs

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare pair of Swan neck black lacquered wide chairs recovered in beige ultrasuede fabric , and a semigloss finish beautiful elegant and unique we have 4 more available we are selling ...

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20th Century American Empire Seating

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Elegant Pair of Empire Benches, Copenhagen, Denmark
Elegant Pair of Empire Benches, Copenhagen, Denmark

Elegant Pair of Empire Benches, Copenhagen, Denmark

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Empire benches crafted in mahogany. The high, architecturally designed sides feature string inlay in satinwood, topped with an ebonized panel and mounted with gilt bronze orn...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

VERSACE Gigasso Mahogany Empire Style Chaise Recamier
VERSACE Gigasso Mahogany Empire Style Chaise Recamier

VERSACE Gigasso Mahogany Empire Style Chaise Recamier

Located in Perkasie, PA

VERSACE Gigasso Mahogany Empire Style Chaise Recamier – Item L71926 This exceptional Versace Gigasso chaise recamier brings together the grandeur of Empire design with the unmistaka...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Empire Klismos Chairs
19th Century Swedish Empire Klismos Chairs

19th Century Swedish Empire Klismos Chairs

Located in Allerum, SE

Pair of 19th century Swedish mahogany Empire klismos chairs. Sweden ca 1820.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Late Empire Bench in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820
Late Empire Bench in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820

Late Empire Bench in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Late Empire bench crafted in beautiful Cuban mahogany with profiled round legs in the classic Empire style. The bench has been newly upholstered in a soft dove-blue fabric, c...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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 Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Swedish Empire Stools, Early 19th Century
Pair of Swedish Empire Stools, Early 19th Century

Pair of Swedish Empire Stools, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined pair of early 19th-century Swedish Empire stools, distinguished by their dark painted finish and crisply carved neoclassical details. The square upholstered seats rest abov...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Pine

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle

Located in Baltimore, MD

What an outstanding Box Bench! The oak and the pine contrast beautifully to create a deep rich warmth perfect for this piece. For most of its length the top rail is flat, only follo...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Oak, Pine

Empire Chaise Longue
Empire Chaise Longue

Empire Chaise Longue

Located in Pueblo, CO

This elegant American empire chaise lounge has a shaped and carved 3/4 back, with roping and cornucopia. One side out-scrolled arm and the other side ending in circular fashion roll...

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1820s American Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Beech Bergeres, New Upholstered
19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Beech Bergeres, New Upholstered

19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Beech Bergeres, New Upholstered

Located in Darmstadt, DE

An elegant pair of Empire/Biedermeier bergères crafted from solid beech wood in the early 19th century. Both chairs have been fully restored, hand-polished, and newly upholstered wit...

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19th Century German Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Beech

Jacob Desmalter - fauteuil impérial en acajou et soie Prelle - vers 1810
Jacob Desmalter - fauteuil impérial en acajou et soie Prelle - vers 1810

Jacob Desmalter - fauteuil impérial en acajou et soie Prelle - vers 1810

Located in PARIS, FR

Fauteuil Acajou et placage d'acajou Estampillé sur la traverse arrière JACOBD D. / R. MESLEE Dimensions : H. 91 ; H. d'assise ; L. 58 ; P. 56 (cm.) Paris, vers 1810 Très étonnant fa...

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1810s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Style Armchairs, Walnut Frame & Tapestry, 1870
French Empire Style Armchairs, Walnut Frame & Tapestry, 1870

French Empire Style Armchairs, Walnut Frame & Tapestry, 1870

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 Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Early 20th Century Wood Pair of Empire Upholstered Armchairs
Early 20th Century Wood Pair of Empire Upholstered Armchairs

Early 20th Century Wood Pair of Empire Upholstered Armchairs

Located in High Point, NC

Here is a bed frame, its dark walnut, purple/plum upholstered panel the first thing to catch the eye. Dating to Early 20th Century and originating from France, it reflects the design...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair
19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair

19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Ebonized Italian Empire style side chair featuring brass ormolu, claw feet, and a lattice-work back. This piece has a newly upholstered feather down seat cushion. 20" Seat height inc...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Vintage Oak Sofa / Couch, Antique Empire Danish Craftmanship 1880-1910s
Vintage Oak Sofa / Couch, Antique Empire Danish Craftmanship 1880-1910s

Vintage Oak Sofa / Couch, Antique Empire Danish Craftmanship 1880-1910s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Absolutely stunning, this early 19th-century sofa hails from the Empire period, showcasing impeccable craftsmanship and timeless design. Built to withstand the test of time, this Dan...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays Original Cane Seat
Pair of Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays Original Cane Seat

Pair of Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays Original Cane Seat

Located in Kastrup, DK

A stunning pair of Empire armchairs from Copenhagen, circa 1810, made from solid mahogany with intricate satinwood inlays on the backrest, apron, and front legs. The chairs feature t...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with cornucopia carvings, spiral carved top rail, great antique sofa to reup...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Paris, époque Consulat, Empire - bergère en acajou, retour d'Egypte - soie Prell
Paris, époque Consulat, Empire - bergère en acajou, retour d'Egypte - soie Prell

Paris, époque Consulat, Empire - bergère en acajou, retour d'Egypte - soie Prell

Located in PARIS, FR

Bergère Acajou et placage d'acajou Dimensions : H. 93,5 ; H. d'assise 40 ; L. 63 ; P. 52 (cm.) Paris, vers 1800 Importante bergère Retour d'Égypte en acajou finement mouluré et scul...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Empire Settee, Painted Wood & Gilt, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820
Swedish Empire Settee, Painted Wood & Gilt, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820

Swedish Empire Settee, Painted Wood & Gilt, Hand-Carved, Circa 1820

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A glamorous Swedish Empire style settee from the early 19th century (circa 1820) as a painted wood frame sheltering the fully upholstered interior of a single bench cushion, three ba...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Gold

Late Empire bench in Polished Beech, Denmark
Late Empire bench in Polished Beech, Denmark

Late Empire bench in Polished Beech, Denmark

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant late Empire bench in polished beech, newly upholstered in a light velour blend. The seat rests on gracefully curved legs — a refined example of Danish craftsmanship from the ...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Bench in Mahogany Denmark 1810 - 1820
Empire Bench in Mahogany Denmark 1810 - 1820

Empire Bench in Mahogany Denmark 1810 - 1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Danish Empire bench crafted in mahogany with a beautiful grain pattern and harmonious proportions. Curved end panels with finely profiled spindle slats and gently arched legs...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Empire Mahogany Bench with Blue Upholstery, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze Inlay
Empire Mahogany Bench with Blue Upholstery, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze Inlay

Empire Mahogany Bench with Blue Upholstery, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze Inlay

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Empire bench crafted in mahogany with gently curved legs. The end panels are adorned with satinwood line inlay and gilt bronze mounts set in ebonized fields. The seat has be...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

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Bronze

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

20th-C. Empire Regency Style Carved Mahogany And Leather Bench / Ottoman
20th-C. Empire Regency Style Carved Mahogany And Leather Bench / Ottoman

20th-C. Empire Regency Style Carved Mahogany And Leather Bench / Ottoman

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 20th century empire style carved mahogany bench with leather upholstery. There are two available if a pair is needed. Each bench has two bolsters. They are unmarked an...

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1980s American Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Elegant Copenhagen Empire Chairs circa 1820
Pair of Elegant Copenhagen Empire Chairs circa 1820

Pair of Elegant Copenhagen Empire Chairs circa 1820

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Fine pair of Danish dining or side chairs from Copenhagen, circa 1820, in Empire style. Birch or alder wood, the inlays in maple wood. The backrests very delicately inlaid and engrav...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Birch, Maple

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian curved legs in mahogany embellished with inlays of festoo...

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1810s Dutch Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood

Elegant Empire Bench in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays
Elegant Empire Bench in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays

Elegant Empire Bench in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small, elegant Danish Empire bench crafted from mahogany, featuring delicate string inlays in satinwood on the ends. The seat has been newly upholstered in light gray linen, accented...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood

American Empire Sofa, Mahogany Frame, Peach Upholstery, 19th Century
American Empire Sofa, Mahogany Frame, Peach Upholstery, 19th Century

American Empire Sofa, Mahogany Frame, Peach Upholstery, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a mahogany frame with scrolled arms and lions paw feet with a relief carving of cornucop...

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19th Century American Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed
Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed

Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Lounge Daybed

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant Empire Period black lacquered walnut chaise or daybed with brass ormolu decoration. Has its original horsehair mattress. Frame is sturdy ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines. The barrel-form b...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...

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19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, carved wood swan club chairs on castors set you could hope to find. In the style of George S...

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1940s English Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set Of 2 Antique Empire Style Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s
Set Of 2 Antique Empire Style Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s

Set Of 2 Antique Empire Style Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s

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 ...

Category

1920s Danish Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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