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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
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

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

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

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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...

Category

20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Chaise with Pink Cushion
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Chaise with Pink Cushion

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Chaise with Pink Cushion

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany chaise with bronze trim and pink and gold patterned damask upholstery.

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19th Century French 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

Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Slipper Bench - a Pair
Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Slipper Bench - a Pair

Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Slipper Bench - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Slipper Benches - a Pair. Pair features serpentine carved rails with stunning cornucopia details, shapely frames with beautiful cro...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

Early 1800s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

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 ...

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1920s Danish Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa. The settee features four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which are set on...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

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

Materials

Wool, 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

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large Late Empire Upholstered Bench with Carved Gilt Carvings
Large Late Empire Upholstered Bench with Carved Gilt Carvings

Large Late Empire Upholstered Bench with Carved Gilt Carvings

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative and elegant Late Empire bench with upholstered seat. Frame crafted in beech with original white color and delicate gilt woodcarved details. Resting on elegant turned taper...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Duncan Phyfe Style Love Seat Settee with Scrolling Arms
Duncan Phyfe Style Love Seat Settee with Scrolling Arms

Duncan Phyfe Style Love Seat Settee with Scrolling Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Duncan Phyfe style loveseat settee with scrolling arms and featuring a floral print upholstery and matching side pillows. Infuse your home with timeless sophistication with Hollywood...

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1950s American Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Original Empire Set of a Sofa 2 Armchairs and 1 Table Mahogany with Bronze Figur
Original Empire Set of a Sofa 2 Armchairs and 1 Table Mahogany with Bronze Figur

Original Empire Set of a Sofa 2 Armchairs and 1 Table Mahogany with Bronze Figur

Located in Berlin, DE

Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room. Massive mahogany cast with Empire caryadites bronze. The armchairs are made of a different fabric than the sofa and should b...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Empire Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10

Empire Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Annville, PA

This set of 10 Empire Upholstered Chairs features 2 arm chairs as well as 8 side chairs. All of the chairs in this set feature a fully upholstered back for maximum comfort. And the d...

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2010s 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

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

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

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

Materials

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.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Swedish Salon Group with Gilt Caryatids and Laurel wreath Decorations
Empire Swedish Salon Group with Gilt Caryatids and Laurel wreath Decorations

Empire Swedish Salon Group with Gilt Caryatids and Laurel wreath Decorations

Located in New York, NY

Empire style grouping from the early 20th Century beautifully made in mahogany in Stockholm, Includes sofa, table, two armchairs and two side chairs. Length of sofa 50...

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20th Century Swedish Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century A refined pair of bergère armchairs crafted from solid mahogany, representing fine European cabinetm...

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1820s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel
Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel

Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Precious mid-19th century Venetian sofa attributable to Valentino Panciera Besarel in hand-carved walnut, restored and finished to wax. Coated with precious original Venetian brocade...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

Materials

Brass

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

Rare Pair of 1st Empire Benches from Parma, 18th Century Italian Settees
Rare Pair of 1st Empire Benches from Parma, 18th Century Italian Settees

Rare Pair of 1st Empire Benches from Parma, 18th Century Italian Settees

Located in New Orleans, LA

A rare and important pair of 18th-century neoclassical -1st Empire benches from Parma, retaining their original gilded and polychrome finish. Each with finely carved lion-head arm te...

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18th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French 1860s Empire Style Walnut Bench with Out-Scrolled Sides and Swan Figures
French 1860s Empire Style Walnut Bench with Out-Scrolled Sides and Swan Figures

French 1860s Empire Style Walnut Bench with Out-Scrolled Sides and Swan Figures

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style walnut bench from the mid-19th century, with carved swan heads and new upholstery. This French walnut backless bench features an exquisite silhouette, flanked w...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20

Located in Belmont, MA

This unique and original set of 6 early 19th century Empire barrel chairs stands out for its elegant design. The chairs feature a beautiful walnut...

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1810s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee
French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee

French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and large scale French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee. This exceptional settee is raised by seven supports, with four being circular front legs...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Museum Court Empire Armchair circa 1830, Mahogany
Museum Court Empire Armchair circa 1830, Mahogany

Museum Court Empire Armchair circa 1830, Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

Museum court Empire armchair circa 1830, mahogany Solid mahogany body. Empire beginning of the 19th century. Armrests, curved volute-shaped, ending in carved dolphins. Rectangular b...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames
Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames

Pair Of Antique French Empire Style Upholstered Armchair Frames

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of burl walnut Empire style armchairs with upholstered seats and backs featuring fine craftsmanship with a square top rail and stylized carved accent on front of each arm suppor...

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19th Century Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Plum Wood Swan Armchairs
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Plum Wood Swan Armchairs

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Plum Wood Swan Armchairs

Located in Darmstadt, DE

A pair of Empire / Biedermeier plum wood from circa 1815, newly upholstered with new fabric in classicist style. The armrests, backrest and seat are upholste...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

Swedish Empire Club Chairs, Gilt Finish, Green Stripe Upholstery
Swedish Empire Club Chairs, Gilt Finish, Green Stripe Upholstery

Swedish Empire Club Chairs, Gilt Finish, Green Stripe Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

2 Swedish Empire-style (20th Century) gilt club chairs with green lacquered claw feet and stripe upholstery (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century Swedish Empire Seating

Materials

Giltwood

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 Swedish Empire Style Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Empire Style Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Empire Style Armchairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant pair of Swedish Empire style armchairs featuring hand-painted black frames with carved neoclassical detailing. The gently curved arms, tapered legs, and refined proportion...

Category

20th Century Swedish Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bench In Beech Elegant Empire
Bench In Beech Elegant Empire

Bench In Beech Elegant Empire

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Empire bench in beech with curved end panels and slats. Refined design with encircling profiles. Under the slats is a decorative fan-shaped semi-arched carving. The bench re...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Elegant Empire Bench i Mahogany
Elegant Empire Bench i Mahogany

Elegant Empire Bench i Mahogany

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Empire bench crafted in Cuban mahogany. Gracefully curved ends with finely profiled splats. Newly upholstered in exclusive fabric from Colefax & Fowler. Recently restored and...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Empire style  Black Wood and Velvet Armchair, 1850s
French Empire style  Black Wood and Velvet Armchair, 1850s

French Empire style Black Wood and Velvet Armchair, 1850s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1850 / armchair / wood, velvet / Empire / Antique French Empire style armchair made around 1850. This characterful chair features a blackened wooden frame with gracefully c...

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1850s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

19th Century Gold Gilt and Painted Empire Armchair
19th Century Gold Gilt and Painted Empire Armchair

19th Century Gold Gilt and Painted Empire Armchair

Located in San Angelo, TX

Here is a beautiful Empire chair that we purchased in Naples, Italy. This is a classic style, with a fun pop of color with blue velvet that can be left as is or can be reupholstered ...

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19th Century European Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted Swedish Bench
19th Century Painted Swedish Bench

19th Century Painted Swedish Bench

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A 19th Century Swedish bench from the Empire period, the back panel decorated with a classical scene of a pair of griffon. New seat cushion in plain linen.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Classical Style Open Armchairs
Pair of Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Classical Style Open Armchairs

Pair of Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Classical Style Open Armchairs

Located in Hudson, NY

This pair of chairs Swedish or Scandinavian in manufacture were made circa 1880-1900. Of large-scale and finely carved they are in the Empire or Regency taste. Decorative elements in...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris
An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris

An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris

By Kahn

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris. Incised ‘L. KAHN’ to the back of the mounts. The bow-shaped top rail applied with a gilt-bronze anthemion m...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Swedish Empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite
Swedish Empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite

Swedish Empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite circa 1900. We are pleased to offer this empire revival suite from Sweden. Set consists of 2 armchairs with matching table.  Th...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and New Upholstery
Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and New Upholstery

Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A super elegant romantic French Empire walnut sofa having sexy curves, ebonized base and details with two gilded swans handles on each end. The new upholstery is neutral cream and includes two glamorous cylindrical pillows...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair
20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair

20th Century Empire Style Lion Armchair

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century Empire style lion armchair Imperial stylish lion armchair in Empire style. Finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized beechwood....

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20th Century Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Italian Midcentury Empire Style Painted and Upholstered Bench with Ram Heads
Italian Midcentury Empire Style Painted and Upholstered Bench with Ram Heads

Italian Midcentury Empire Style Painted and Upholstered Bench with Ram Heads

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian midcentury Empire style painted bench with carved ram heads and new upholstery. This exquisite Italian painted bench features a nicely curved seat that has been recovered ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 ...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805
French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805

French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most decorative French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805. This exquisite chaise is raised by six elegant Mahogany legs with Ormo...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils with Carved Dolphin Arms by Century, USA
Vintage Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils with Carved Dolphin Arms by Century, USA

Vintage Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils with Carved Dolphin Arms by Century, USA

By Century Furniture

Located in Morristown, NJ

Late 20th c., high quality American made pair of custom upholstered Fruitwood frame armchairs, labeled under seat. This pair of armchairs from Century Furniture Industries in Hickor...

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1980s American Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Empire Period Gilt and Painted Wood Three-Piece Salon Suite
Empire Period Gilt and Painted Wood Three-Piece Salon Suite

Empire Period Gilt and Painted Wood Three-Piece Salon Suite

Located in London, GB

Empire period gilt and painted wood three-piece salon suite French, c. 1820 Sofa: Height 101cm, width 213cm, depth 72cm Chairs: Height 101cm, width 61cm, depth 56cm This exquisite t...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF BERGÈRE ARMCHAIRS
EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF BERGÈRE ARMCHAIRS

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF BERGÈRE ARMCHAIRS

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined pair of Bergère armchairs, crafted from solid wood, carved and lacquered in Empire green. The armchairs feature a linear structure, with molded legs embellished with elegant ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

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