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From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in ​​Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

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Style: Empire
Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee
Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee

Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee

Located in New York, NY

Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee. A neoclassical parcel-gilt and parcel ebonized carved wood three-seat settee with ram's head arm-rest terminals all resting on four hoofed front fee...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Cherry, Giltwood

Pair French Empire Chairs
Pair French Empire Chairs

Pair French Empire Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Wonderful pair French Empire chairs, ebony legs and recently upholstered in linen, very good overall condition, 32" high 29" wide 30" overall depth 20" seat depth 14" seat height ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ebony

Pair of French Empire Period Mahogany Ormolu Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Pair of French Empire Period Mahogany Ormolu Armchairs ~ Fauteuils

Pair of French Empire Period Mahogany Ormolu Armchairs ~ Fauteuils

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant in both form and proportion, this exceptional pair of French Empire Period fauteuils embodies the refined classicism that defined French decorative arts during the reign of N...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

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

Vintage French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx" Ormolu - a Pair
Vintage French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx" Ormolu - a Pair

Vintage French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx" Ormolu - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chairs with Bronze "Sphinx/Lion" Ormolu - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 35.5" H x 18" W x 20" D x 19.5" Seat height.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

20th Century French Empire Salon Sofa/Couch, Black
20th Century French Empire Salon Sofa/Couch, Black

20th Century French Empire Salon Sofa/Couch, Black

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century French Empire Salon Sofa/Couch, black Very specific finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized beechwood. Partially gilded. Cum...

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20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Beech

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

Set of Four Directoire Chairs
Set of Four Directoire Chairs

Set of Four Directoire Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A suite of four Empire chairs with gilt-bronze mounts and green silk upholstery. France, early 19th century.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Silk, Giltwood, 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

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Empire / Biedermeier Armchair, circa 1810, Mahogany
Antique Empire / Biedermeier Armchair, circa 1810, Mahogany

Antique Empire / Biedermeier Armchair, circa 1810, Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

Mahogany solid wood, partially veneered. Semicircular backrests, Bergeren-form. Restored and reupholstered with original Wollrips fabric covered. (C-147).

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs w/ Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - Pair
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs w/ Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - Pair

Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs w/ Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - a Pair. Item features finely cast ornate bronze ormolu, slightly curved backrest, solid wood frames, beau...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

Painted Empire Stool or Bench, Sweden, Late 19th Century
Painted Empire Stool or Bench, Sweden, Late 19th Century

Painted Empire Stool or Bench, Sweden, Late 19th Century

Located in Skanninge, SE

Very stylish stool/bench or banquette. Late 19th Century. Painted wood and recently reupholstered. With wood-carved Rams heads and hoof feat. Painted wood in gray, green, and some...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Birch

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

Pair of French Empire Fauteuils in Mahogany with Bronze Doré Ormolu, circa 1810
Pair of French Empire Fauteuils in Mahogany with Bronze Doré Ormolu, circa 1810

Pair of French Empire Fauteuils in Mahogany with Bronze Doré Ormolu, circa 1810

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exquisite pair of Empire armchairs/ fauteuils in fine mahogany with bronze dore´ ormolu mounts decorating the upper crest and lower back splat, with rosettes and palmettes on legs...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt
19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt

19th Century French Empire Mahogany and Parcel Gilt

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Empire and parcel gilt bergère. Gilt swan arms and pawed feet.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Empire style curule stool with striped upholstery, France, 20th century
Empire style curule stool with striped upholstery, France, 20th century

Empire style curule stool with striped upholstery, France, 20th century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined French Empire‑style stool featuring an elegant X‑frame in cherrywood and a softly upholstered seat in pale striped fabric. The intersecting curved legs meet at a central ro...

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1950s French Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Arm Chairs with White Silk Upholstery
Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Arm Chairs with White Silk Upholstery

Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Arm Chairs with White Silk Upholstery

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of French Empire Style Walnut Arm Chairs, with scroll form crest and white silk upholstery on four scroll form legs. 37.5" H x 22.5" W x 19" D; seat: 17" H. Provenance: From a...

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20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Walnut

Fine French Empire Carved and Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820
Fine French Empire Carved and Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820

Fine French Empire Carved and Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820

Located in New York, NY

Fine French Empire Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820 A fine and elegant French Empire giltwood méridienne dating from the early 19th century, executed in the pure neoclassical tas...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs
Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs

Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A striking pair of late French Empire mahogany armchairs, highly decorated with gilded bronze mounts on the upper back rail and all round the bottom of the seat as well. The curved open front arms terminate in carved dolphins. The chairs have been re-upholsterd in a cream and dark green striped antique silk fabric...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Empire Mahogany Gilded Sweden
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Empire Mahogany Gilded Sweden

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Empire Mahogany Gilded Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 Empire mahogany gilded Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made during the Empire / Karl Johan period in Sweden 1810-1830. Veneered in a beautiful dark ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

19th Century Empire Carved Mahogany & Cut Velvet Upholstered Bergere
19th Century Empire Carved Mahogany & Cut Velvet Upholstered Bergere

19th Century Empire Carved Mahogany & Cut Velvet Upholstered Bergere

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking armchair is a fine example of 19th-century Empire furniture, marrying neoclassical authority with updated decorative luxury. The frame, likely crafted from mahogany or ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Stately Antique French Empire Style Armchairs
Pair of Stately Antique French Empire Style Armchairs

Pair of Stately Antique French Empire Style Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of high quality gorgeous vintage French Empire style club chairs from Bloomingdale's with handsome carved dolphin armrests. Probably walnut, faux painted a greige color. #4271 ...

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1940s American Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Pair 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Armchairs ~ Fauteuils

Pair 19th Century French Empire Period Mahogany Armchairs ~ Fauteuils

Located in Dallas, TX

A refined pair of early 19th century French Empire period armchairs, handcrafted in mahogany with the disciplined architectural lines and classical character associated with the Empi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery,  Early 19th C.
Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery,  Early 19th C.

Pair of French Empire Period Fauteuils with Vintage Upholstery, Early 19th C.

Located in Morristown, NJ

A fine matched pair of French Empire period fauteuils, each with a rectangular padded back, removable cushioned seat, and elegantly reeded and carved arms. The mahogany frames displa...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Metal

A Pair of French Empire Style Corner Chairs
A Pair of French Empire Style Corner Chairs

A Pair of French Empire Style Corner Chairs

Located in Vienna, AT

French Empire or Napoleon III style mahogany corner armchairs with ormolu mounts, arms rest on seated sphinx. Original upholstery, good original condition. New upholstery and also co...

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1880s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 mid 19th century Danish mahogany armchairs
Set of 4 mid 19th century Danish mahogany armchairs

Set of 4 mid 19th century Danish mahogany armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful set of 4 Danish empire armchairs circa 1860. Comprising of 2 armchairs and 2 open frame armchairs.  Main feature being the scrolling arm and scrolling front leg.  Carved b...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Bench with Blue Linen Upholstery, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze I
Empire Mahogany Bench with Blue Linen Upholstery, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze I

Empire Mahogany Bench with Blue Linen Upholstery, Satinwood and Gilt Bronze I

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 Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900
Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900

Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful painted and parcel gilt Empire sofa with medallions heads on the back, uprights modeled as swan heads in the arms, ( the swan heads are carved wood). This beautiful sofa ha...

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Early 1900s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Empire Sofa Berlin Brandenburg Mahogany Carved Gilded Lions
19th Century Empire Sofa Berlin Brandenburg Mahogany Carved Gilded Lions

19th Century Empire Sofa Berlin Brandenburg Mahogany Carved Gilded Lions

Located in Epfach, DE

Provenance: noble Family "von Puttkamer" from Berlin Brandenburg; on the back original marked with pencil "Henriette von Puttkamer" and a transport sticker, made of paper, from the railway "Waren (Müritz)" (Henriette v. P. lived from 1799 until 1878) This piece of furniture from the time of the German Empire has a tasteful lightness that is underlined by the extraordinary design. Both ends of the backrest are crowned by a reclining, hand-carved and gilded lion...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

French Empire Armchairs, Cherrywood, Carved Acanthus, 19th Century
French Empire Armchairs, Cherrywood, Carved Acanthus, 19th Century

French Empire Armchairs, Cherrywood, Carved Acanthus, 19th Century

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Fine quality French Empire cherrywood armchairs. Carved arms in shallow relief with acanthus leaves, elegant saber legs, beautiful patina color. To coat however you like.

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1820s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Pair Armchair
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Pair Armchair

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Pair Armchair

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered pair of armchair. Each armchairs is set on four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which ar...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair
Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair

Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair. Circa Late ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs One Stamped J Louis
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs One Stamped J Louis

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs One Stamped J Louis

By Jean Pierre Louis

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A classic pair of French Empire period open armchairs each with a square back topped by a bow shaped carved frieze featuring folliate rosettes and downscrolled arms. Where the arms ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

Empire Style Pair Of Italian Chairs "King" With "Vienna Straw"
Empire Style Pair Of Italian Chairs "King" With "Vienna Straw"

Empire Style Pair Of Italian Chairs "King" With "Vienna Straw"

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Empire Style Pair of Italian Chairs (Lucca) "King" with "Vienna Straw" We kindly suggest you read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical info...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

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Straw, Walnut

19th Century American Empire Side Chairs, Mahogany & Gold Upholstery
19th Century American Empire Side Chairs, Mahogany & Gold Upholstery

19th Century American Empire Side Chairs, Mahogany & Gold Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Empire mahogany veneer side chairs having an openwork urn-form splat back with an upholstered inset seat in a gold and red striped gradated fabric, standing on two...

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19th Century American Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Baker Empire Style Mahogany Occasional Side Chairs
Pair of Baker Empire Style Mahogany Occasional Side Chairs

Pair of Baker Empire Style Mahogany Occasional Side Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of empire style occasional arm chairs by Baker Furniture with black on black striped upholstery and mahogany frames with decorative brass accents. Cushions are removable. Backs ...

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20th Century American Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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)

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20th Century Swedish Empire Seating

Materials

Giltwood

19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Cast Iron Hardware
19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Cast Iron Hardware

19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Cast Iron Hardware

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair with Cast Iron Hardware. Item features a reclining back, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, nicely ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Iron

Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns
Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns

Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns

Located in Berlin, DE

Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire-gilt bronze fittings. Some bronze are missing.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique French Empire Regency Inlaid Mahogany Swivel Piano Harpist Stool Chair
Antique French Empire Regency Inlaid Mahogany Swivel Piano Harpist Stool Chair

Antique French Empire Regency Inlaid Mahogany Swivel Piano Harpist Stool Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Regency Inlaid Mahogany Swivel Piano Harpist Stool Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H x 17.5" W x 18" D x 20" Seat height.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century

Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century

By Madeleine Castaing, Jacob Frères

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model. The armrest are swan-shaped and front legs are lion-legs-shaped. The seats are covered with a ...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Seating

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Velvet, Mahogany

French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Wood Marquise with Carved Palmettes
French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Wood Marquise with Carved Palmettes

French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Wood Marquise with Carved Palmettes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style painted wood marquise chair from the 19th century, with carved palmettes. Born in France during the politically dynamic 19th century, this French Empire style m...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Animal Print Curved Arm Empire Style Accent Chairs
Pair of Animal Print Curved Arm Empire Style Accent Chairs

Pair of Animal Print Curved Arm Empire Style Accent Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A bold and stylish pair of Empire style accent chairs featuring elegantly curved armrests and a sculptural silhouette, upholstered in striking animal print fabric. The combination of...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Curule Chair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery
19th Century Walnut Curule Chair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery

19th Century Walnut Curule Chair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery

Located in High Point, NC

This striking curule-form chair takes its silhouette from the ancient X-frame seat, its scrolled cross-legs terminating in carved feet at both front and back. A tall, gently curved b...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Oak

Empire Style Walnut Tub Chair in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter
Empire Style Walnut Tub Chair in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter

Empire Style Walnut Tub Chair in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter

Located in Montreal, QC

Empire Style Walnut Bergere Chair in the manner of Jacob Desmelter with nicely carved rams head resting on articulated hoof feet.

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1850s American Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

Jean-Joseph Chapuis Rare Pair of Empire parcel-gilt japanned Fauteuils
Jean-Joseph Chapuis Rare Pair of Empire parcel-gilt japanned Fauteuils

Jean-Joseph Chapuis Rare Pair of Empire parcel-gilt japanned Fauteuils

By Jean Joseph Chapuis

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Despite his long life, very little is known about the general production of menuisier (chairmaker) Jean-Joseph Chapuis and even less about his use of bent laminates, which must be viewed as the most advanced of its kind until the appearance of Michael Thonet’s work of the 1830s. The profound reverence for the classical world in enlightened circles in early nine-teenth-century Europe and the United States often resulted in the archaeological resurrection of the art, architecture, and design of ancient Greece and Rome. No chair employing the innovative technique of bending wood more boldly expresses this allegiance to the past than this armchair painted in le style antique and based on the ancient Roman sella curulis (folding stool); With a curved toprail decorated with putti supporting a medaillion and flanked by scrolling acanthus, the arms with ball finials, above a caned seat, on curved supports terminating in foliate gilt-metal sabots. This merger of technological innovation with fashionable aesthetics parallels the work of the American Samuel Gragg...

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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Empire Seating

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Bentwood

A 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and Leather armchair
A 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and Leather armchair

A 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and Leather armchair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stately and most handsome Continental 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and Leather armchair. This wonderful chair is raised by curved Mahogany legs leading to a c...

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19th Century European Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Bronze

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Giltwood armchairs
pair of French 19th century Empire st. Giltwood armchairs

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Giltwood armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and high quality pair of French 19th century Empire st. Giltwood armchairs. This statement making pair of throne armchairs are raised by patinated Brass casters the scr...

Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchairs with Leather & Bronze Mounts
Pair 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchairs with Leather & Bronze Mounts

Pair 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Armchairs with Leather & Bronze Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of antique 19th century French Empire mahogany armchairs, beautifully crafted with tailored architectural lines, leather upholstery, and finely detailed bronze mounts. The Emp...

Category

1890s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

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.