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Empire Seating

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
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

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 Seating

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Mahogany

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 Seating

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Bronze, Ormolu

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 Seating

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Wood

19th Century Empire Curule Stool, Beech Wood, Upholstered Seat, France
19th Century Empire Curule Stool, Beech Wood, Upholstered Seat, France

19th Century Empire Curule Stool, Beech Wood, Upholstered Seat, France

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An extremely elegant 19th-century Empire-style curule stool standing on veneered, curved X legs linked by a turned baluster-shaped stretcher and terminating in lion's paws. The padde...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Beech

Antique Bergère Caned Victorian French Armchair
Antique Bergère Caned Victorian French Armchair

Antique Bergère Caned Victorian French Armchair

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an Antique Bergère Doouble Caned Victorian French armchair French double cane 19th century. Mahogany & bronze accents with original patina. New cane, wood fin...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Seating

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Bronze

Empire Sofa, America circa 1880
Empire Sofa, America circa 1880

Empire Sofa, America circa 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

America, 1880 Mahogany and veneer with inlay of two birds on a branch. Rolled arms with carved plumes and inlaid rosettes, straight seat rail, rolled and carved legs. Newly upholster...

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1880s Antique Empire Seating

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Wool, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details
Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details

Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A superb example of antique French Empire craftsmanship, this early 19th-century carved flame mahogany sofa showcases the strong, symbolic design language of the period. The shaped b...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

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

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Brass, Ormolu

Chiavari Chair of Giltwood In A Faux Bamboo Style Striped Upholstered Seat
Chiavari Chair of Giltwood In A Faux Bamboo Style Striped Upholstered Seat

Chiavari Chair of Giltwood In A Faux Bamboo Style Striped Upholstered Seat

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Giltwood Chiavari Chair In A Faux Bamboo Style Complete With Original Striped Upholstered Seat The Chiavarina was created in 1807 by a cabinetmaker from Chiavari on the northweste...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Seating

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Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Giltwood

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 Seating

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Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

By Achille Collas

Located in London, by appointment only

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany three seat settee, the back is surmounted by facing scrolls with strigilated flutes be...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa
American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa

American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire three-seat sofa with a carved mahogany frame with scroll arms, upholstered in a vertically striped beige, green, and red fabric, and resting on four large carved oval...

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19th Century American Antique Empire Seating

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Fabric

Antique Empire Style Ottomans
Antique Empire Style Ottomans

Antique Empire Style Ottomans

Located in Rīga, LV

Pieces are fully restored: new upholstery with coordinated trim, wood was restored and new lacquer applied, brass details are cleaned and refinished

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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Seating

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Bronze

Swedish 1830s Empire Style Painted and Upholstered Stool with Spindle Arms
Swedish 1830s Empire Style Painted and Upholstered Stool with Spindle Arms

Swedish 1830s Empire Style Painted and Upholstered Stool with Spindle Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Empire style painted wooden Curule stool from the mid-19th century, with spindle arms, X-form base and new upholstery. Created in Sweden during the first half of the 19th c...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood

Pair of 19th century Swedish Gothenburg gilt armchairs
Pair of 19th century Swedish Gothenburg gilt armchairs

Pair of 19th century Swedish Gothenburg gilt armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century Gothenburg gilt armchairs circa 1870. Fine quality pair of Swedish Gothenburg gilt armchairs circa 1870. Slipper like shaped backs, the shaped arms supported by...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French
Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French

Empire Style Painted Iron Bench, 19th Century, French

Located in El Monte, CA

A highly decorative and unique 19th century French empire painted and parcel gilt cast iron upholstered bench. Parcel gilt border is of a rich gold with warm red undertone painting jester...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Iron

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Fabric, Oak

Elegant Antique French Carved Wood Recamier Bench with Bronze Mounts
Elegant Antique French Carved Wood Recamier Bench with Bronze Mounts

Elegant Antique French Carved Wood Recamier Bench with Bronze Mounts

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant and rare French 19th century mahogany recamier bench having pronounced curved sides and lovely carved cabriole legs that terminate in gilded hairy paw feet. There are other g...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Bronze

Empire Restauration Period Armchair Bergère, France, 1825
Empire Restauration Period Armchair Bergère, France, 1825

Empire Restauration Period Armchair Bergère, France, 1825

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Empire restauration period armchair bergère, France, circa 1815-1830. solid mahogani wood with gold leaf details. fully restored, new upholstery with lace up padding. very com...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Gold Leaf

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

Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

Discover an exquisite pair of Empire-style armchairs from the 19th century, crafted from luxurious mahogany. These elegant chairs embody timeless sophistication, featuring high backs...

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1830s French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

Mid Century Empire Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair
Mid Century Empire Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair

Mid Century Empire Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair

By Hancock & Moore

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Empire Style full grain Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair. Measures 22" in width, 24" in depth and 34" in height. Seat height is 19" and arm h...

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1960s American Vintage Empire Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

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 Seating

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Linen, Upholstery, 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 Seating

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Gold

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810
First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An impressive 'Bergère' armchair in solid wood, dating from the First Empire period (early 19th century) and generously upholstered throughout in alternating stripes of deep pink and...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Fruitwood

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 Seating

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Brass

French Empire Recamier Mahogany & Painted Daybed 18Th. C.
French Empire Recamier Mahogany & Painted Daybed 18Th. C.

French Empire Recamier Mahogany & Painted Daybed 18Th. C.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Empire Recamier Mahogany & Painted Daybed, late 18Th C. This Recamier can float in a room as the back is also upholstered or be against the wall. This fabulous large dayb...

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18th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

French Empire Style Walnut, Bronze, and Marble Table and Chairs Living Room Set
French Empire Style Walnut, Bronze, and Marble Table and Chairs Living Room Set

French Empire Style Walnut, Bronze, and Marble Table and Chairs Living Room Set

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Empire-style walnut and marble eight-piece salon set with golden and light yellow fabric and bronze mounts. Impressive French Empire-style eight-piece salon suite made of wal...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Seating

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Cane, Fruitwood, 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

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 Seating

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Mahogany

Set of Six French Empire Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Carved, c. 1970
Set of Six French Empire Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Carved, c. 1970

Set of Six French Empire Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Carved, c. 1970

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming set of six carved and inlaid mahogany dining chairs in the French Empire style. The chairs date to the second half of the 20th century and are in very good conditi...

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20th Century French Empire Seating

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Inlay Marquetry Top Settee
19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Inlay Marquetry Top Settee

19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Inlay Marquetry Top Settee

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Fine quality and beautifully hand carved with inlaid marquetry mahogany wood frame settee. The settee features a wood frame inlaid top foliate decoration , resting on four square hand carved tapered feet terminate with metal cup hardware...

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1870s North American Antique Empire Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood

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 Seating

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Mahogany, Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs
Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs

Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs - Original untouched finish newly reupholstered seat in Jim Thompson fabric.

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19th Century Russian Antique Empire Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century

Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes. This sofa is decorated in front of a lyre in the center,...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century Empire Black Opera Chairs with Tiger Upholstery, Pair
Antique 19th Century Empire Black Opera Chairs with Tiger Upholstery, Pair

Antique 19th Century Empire Black Opera Chairs with Tiger Upholstery, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of antique Empire hand carved walnut hall chairs, painted black, with gorgeous tiger velvet upholstery USA, Circa Mid-19th Century Measures: 17"W x 13.5"D x 33.18"H...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Empire Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery, Paint

19th century Swedish carved birch sofa
19th century Swedish carved birch sofa

19th century Swedish carved birch sofa

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century swedish carved birch sofa circa 1880. Elegant Swedish formal sofa which seats a comfortable 3.  Straight back with shaped birch border.  Roll top arms with carved acant...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)
Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

Located in Leimen, DE

Empire Settee, France 1810 Step back in time to the opulent era of 19th-century France with the exquisite Elegant Empire Settee, crafted in 1810. This resplendent sofa is a testament...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Seating

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Bronze

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 Seating

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Brass

Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats
Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats

Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats. Each has been freshly upholstered in red Clarence House fabric with gold stars. This listing is from one pair ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Wood

1980s Empire Style Sculptural Daybed Bench Ottoman
1980s Empire Style Sculptural Daybed Bench Ottoman

1980s Empire Style Sculptural Daybed Bench Ottoman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, versatile piece you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the be...

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1980s English Vintage Empire Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Empire Bench in Mahogany with Walnut and Maple Inlays
Empire Bench in Mahogany with Walnut and Maple Inlays

Empire Bench in Mahogany with Walnut and Maple Inlays

Located in Kastrup, DK

A beautiful Empire bench crafted from mahogany with gracefully curved legs. The end panels feature central inlays of walnut and light maple detailing. The seat has been newly upholst...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany, Maple

A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs
A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs

A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and most stately pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu club/armchairs. This wonderful pair are raised by front square tapered legs wi...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Ormolu

French Empire Sword Bench Ottoman
French Empire Sword Bench Ottoman

French Empire Sword Bench Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French gilt Empire sword bench with ultra sueded fabric. Beautiful carving details. Leave as is or have your upholstery shop recover and tighten frame.

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1950s French Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

19th c, Danish Revolving Desk Chair
19th c, Danish Revolving Desk Chair

19th c, Danish Revolving Desk Chair

Located in Allerum, SE

Exceptional 19th century Danish revolving desk armchair in mahogany with marquetry and brass casters, from the Empire period. Ca 1850, Denmark.

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

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Brass

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

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Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare Set of Twelve 19th Century Empire Chairs in Mahogany, Brass and Velvet
Rare Set of Twelve 19th Century Empire Chairs in Mahogany, Brass and Velvet

Rare Set of Twelve 19th Century Empire Chairs in Mahogany, Brass and Velvet

Located in Meer, VAN

Rare Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Inlaid Brass and Velvet This is a very large and rare set of twelve elegant dining chairs from the (late) ‘em...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Seating

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Brass

Antique 19th Century American Empire Ottoman
Antique 19th Century American Empire Ottoman

Antique 19th Century American Empire Ottoman

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique 19th century American Victorian Empire box seat ottoman or stool featuring large crotch flame mahogany wood veneer with rolling casters. The ottoman has a large size seat mak...

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19th Century American Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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Ultrasuede, Wood

Empire seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Century Furniture, and Drexel. 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 seating 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 $151,397 while the average work can sell for $4,884.