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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.

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Style: Empire
Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins
Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins

Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous pair of carved walnut gondola chairs featuring dolphins. Crafted in the grand Napoleonic French empire taste with a curved crestrail and intricately carved splat centered by...

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20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ebonized Empire Recamiere , Austria Ca. 1800's
Ebonized Empire Recamiere , Austria Ca. 1800's

Ebonized Empire Recamiere , Austria Ca. 1800's

Located in New York, NY

Fine ebonized Austrian Empire recamiere. Ebonized wood featuring elegantly curved sides and four highly detailed carved lions paw feet with giltwood accents.This fully restored large...

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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of large Empire style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs Fauteuils
Pair of large Empire style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs Fauteuils

Pair of large Empire style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs Fauteuils

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage (20th century) hand-carved giltwood armchairs in the French Empire style with lovely red upholstered seats, seatbacks and armrests with petit point embroidered flora...

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20th Century Unknown Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Empire Style Ebonized Gray Leather Chaise Lounge
20th Century Empire Style Ebonized Gray Leather Chaise Lounge

20th Century Empire Style Ebonized Gray Leather Chaise Lounge

Located in Houston, TX

20th Century Empire style ebonized wood and gray leather upholstered chaise lounge featuring brass ormolu and a leather bolster.

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20th Century Empire Seating

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany

Late 19th-C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Mahogany Side Chairs - Pair
Late 19th-C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Mahogany Side Chairs - Pair

Late 19th-C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Mahogany Side Chairs - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of late 19th century French Empire mahogany side chairs with gilt bronze mounts. Note the griffins on the legs! The fabric appears to be silk. It is vintage and in ver...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

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

Late Empire Bench in Mahogany, Denmark c. 1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

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

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Danish Empire Mahogany With Inlay Arm Chairs
Pair of Danish Empire Mahogany With Inlay Arm Chairs

Pair of Danish Empire Mahogany With Inlay Arm Chairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of elegant Danish early 19th century empire armchairs. Crafted in mahogany and satinwood marquetry on backrest and apron. Apron and upper part of backrest decorated with diamo...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Armchairs Pair of Swedish Mahogany Brown Gilded Details Green and White Seat
Armchairs Pair of Swedish Mahogany Brown Gilded Details Green and White Seat

Armchairs Pair of Swedish Mahogany Brown Gilded Details Green and White Seat

Located in New York, NY

A pair of armchairs made in Sweden during the Karl Johan period 1810-1840. Frame made in mahogany with gilded details. Upholstered in a durable outdoor Rogers and Goffigon stripe.  

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

a Pair of Newly Upholstered French Empire Armchairs One Stamped  J. Louis
a Pair of Newly Upholstered French Empire Armchairs One Stamped  J. Louis

a Pair of Newly Upholstered French Empire Armchairs One Stamped J. Louis

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A classic pair of French Empire period open armchairs in well figured and carved mahogany; each with a square back topped by a bow shaped carved frieze featuring folliate rosettes and downscrolled arms. Where the arms join the chair rail there are carved anthemians and palmettes. These two chairs are presented in the green Empire fabric...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Settee, Hand-Carved Fruitwood, Velvet Upholstery, 1810
French Empire Settee, Hand-Carved Fruitwood, Velvet Upholstery, 1810

French Empire Settee, Hand-Carved Fruitwood, Velvet Upholstery, 1810

Located in Johns Island, SC

French Empire Settee. This french empire period settee is hand carved of lemon fruitwood or Ash wood and has a lattice velvet uphulstry in an olive green and gold color. The settee h...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

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

Amazing FURNITURE WITH SOFA end 19th century Empire Style
Amazing FURNITURE WITH SOFA end 19th century Empire Style

Amazing FURNITURE WITH SOFA end 19th century Empire Style

Located in Madrid, ES

FURNITURE WITH SOFA 19th century Empire style. Made of mahogany wood, with bronze applications, decorated with vegetal motifs and busts of female figures. Upholstered seat. Dimensio...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century. This beautiful pair of French Empire barrel armchairs dates back to the 19th century and combines elegance with exceptional cra...

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1850s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs With Rams Heads Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French Empire mahogany ram's head armchairs attributed to celebrated French furniture maker Jacob Desmalter ( 1770 - 1841 ). Circa 1805. 30" h x 25.5" w x 25" d Se...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Trenton, NJ

nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its ebonized wood frame features exquisite carvings that highlight the skill and craftsmanship...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

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

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

Materials

Beech

Pair Antique Russian Empire Chairs, Circa 1820-1830
Pair Antique Russian Empire Chairs, Circa 1820-1830

Pair Antique Russian Empire Chairs, Circa 1820-1830

Located in Rochester, NY

A great looking pair of antique Russian Empire circassian walnut chairs in beautifully aged original finish / finely detailed ormolu mounts / gilded paw like front feet / newly con...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Silk, Walnut

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

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

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.

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Late 19th Century French 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

Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa

Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa circa 1860 Good quality Swedish empire period birch sofa upholstered in kalim woven fabric. Small sofa or a very comfortable single cha...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Birch

French Empire Style Armchair
French Empire Style Armchair

French Empire Style Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A true masterpiece of early 19th-century design, this luxurious armchair boasts an ebonized wood frame adorned with intricate gold detailing. The sweeping, low arms gracefully terminate in hand-carved stylized swans, embodying the grandeur of classical French aesthetics. The finely carved frame is further embellished with palmette and lotus leaf motifs, lending an air of regal sophistication. The fully upholstered inside back and seat cushion, crafted in plush crushed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Empire-Style Stool, Brown Wood and Fabric, Early 20th Century, France
Empire-Style Stool, Brown Wood and Fabric, Early 20th Century, France

Empire-Style Stool, Brown Wood and Fabric, Early 20th Century, France

Located in High Point, NC

A brown wood, Empire-style stool, dating to the early 20th century and made in France. The wood frame is finished in fabric, combining structural presence with tactile comfort. The E...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

Materials

Gold

A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s
A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s

A Pair of Art Nouveau Armchairs in Mahogany, Thorvald Bindesbøll, Early 1900s

By Thorvald Bindesbøll

Located in Odense, DK

A refined pair of Art Nouveau Danish armchairs crafted in solid mahogany in the early 20th century. The design reflects the restrained elegance and fine craftsmanship characteristic ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Mahogany

Elegant Danish Empire Armchair, circa 1810
Elegant Danish Empire Armchair, circa 1810

Elegant Danish Empire Armchair, circa 1810

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant and decorative Empire armchair. Made in mahogany, with light wood inlaid (lemon tree). Oval backboard in ebonised wood. Front of arms in the form of wooden cut grippers with ...

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1810s Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet, Wood, Fruitwood

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Empire Style Armchairs
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Empire Style Armchairs

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Empire Style Armchairs

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of early 20th C Swedish empire style beech armchairs. 1920 Seat height - 44cm Internal Ref: C

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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Seating

Materials

Beech

Exquisite Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs
Exquisite Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs

Exquisite Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs, Walnut, France 1800 Introducing an Exquisite Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs, a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the Em...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE
HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely vintage circa 50 year old suite of French Empire style carved seating depicting large Eagles Please...

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20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Napoleonic Empire Style Bronze Mounted Dining Chairs
Set of Six Napoleonic Empire Style Bronze Mounted Dining Chairs

Set of Six Napoleonic Empire Style Bronze Mounted Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Extraordinary set of six mahogany dining chairs made in the grand Napoleonic Empire taste. The chairs feature beautifully crafted mahogany frames with rich, deep woodgrains on the fi...

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20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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.

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...

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1890s Scandinavian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of elegant Empire armchairs crafted from Cuban mahogany, featuring classic details from the period. The backrests have an oval recess, adorned with line inlays in satinwood an...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood

Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Bronze Empire Side Chair
Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Bronze Empire Side Chair

Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Bronze Empire Side Chair

Located in Brescia, IT

Back decorated in various inlaid woods showing vines, flowers etc., The tops of the back chair rails are mounted with eagle heads, and are joined together with a turned gilded deco...

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1840s Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

French Empire Burlwood Chair
French Empire Burlwood Chair

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...

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19th Century European Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee

$6,000Sale Price|38% Off

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee

Located in New York, NY

French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890. Ebonized mahogany frame, French polished (Black) with captivating carved female heads under armrest, legs terminating into animal...

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19th Century French 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

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

Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch
Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch

Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze couch French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 107cm, width 192cm, depth 72cm This beautiful canapé style couch...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair
Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair

Ann Getty's antique prototype, c.1810 French Empire chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ann Getty's c.1810 antique prototype chair that Louis Rossi (Rossi Antiques) reproduced for her “Ann Getty House Collection" - a line of reproduction furniture inspired by her person...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Elegant Pair of Empire-style Armchairs, Made in Denmark, circa 1900.
Elegant Pair of Empire-style Armchairs, Made in Denmark, circa 1900.

Elegant Pair of Empire-style Armchairs, Made in Denmark, circa 1900.

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant pair of Danish Empire-style armchairs, circa 1900. An elegant pair of armchairs crafted in the Danish Empire style, dating from around 1900. Constructed in beautifully figu...

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Italian Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with White Velvet Upholstery, Genoa
Pair of Italian Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with White Velvet Upholstery, Genoa

Pair of Italian Empire Armchairs in Mahogany with White Velvet Upholstery, Genoa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant pair of 19th-century Italian Empire armchairs from Genoa, crafted in solid mahogany with refined neoclassical detailing. Each chair features arched legs terminating in styliz...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair French Empire Mahogany with Green Beige Tufted Seat Upholstered Side Chairs
Pair French Empire Mahogany with Green Beige Tufted Seat Upholstered Side Chairs

Pair French Empire Mahogany with Green Beige Tufted Seat Upholstered Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A magnificent pair of French Empire Carved Mahogany with Green and Beige Tufted Upholstered Seat Side Chairs. The chest measures 18.5" in width", 18.5" in depth and 35" in height. S...

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Late 20th Century American Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

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

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.