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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
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

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

Near Pair Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Near Pair Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century

Near Pair Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rare near pair of finely crafted Empire-style desk chairs, attributed to renowned French cabinetmaker Jacob Desmalter, dating from circa 1800–1809. These elegant chairs feature bol...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Side Chair by Friedrich Rambach, master carpenter, Stockholm active 1834-1861.
Side Chair by Friedrich Rambach, master carpenter, Stockholm active 1834-1861.

Side Chair by Friedrich Rambach, master carpenter, Stockholm active 1834-1861.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A unique Empire lounge chair with brass detail on neckrest. By master carpenter Friedrich Rambach, active in Stockholm, Sweden between 1834-1861. Beautiful "Emma" chair like style wi...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

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

Superb & Rare Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Chair
Superb & Rare Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Chair

Superb & Rare Empire Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Superbly elegant and unusual late 19th century Empire style chair having curved back adorned with small gorgeous Medusa head, inlaid in perfect places including the reeded legs with ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

Empire Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Antique Bench
Empire Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Antique Bench

Empire Early 19th Century Solid Walnut Antique Bench

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique Italian empire bench early 19th century. The bench is made of solid walnut wood. Excellent antique good conditions of the wood. Characterized by a seat with folding panels.

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Early 1800s Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Style Walnut Armchairs, Pair
French Empire Style Walnut Armchairs, Pair

French Empire Style Walnut Armchairs, Pair

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

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

Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs
Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs

Fine Pair Of French Empire Style Upholstered Armchairs

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

Fabric, Burl

French Empire Revival Green Leather Top Bronze Griffin Mahogany Desk & Chair
French Empire Revival Green Leather Top Bronze Griffin Mahogany Desk & Chair

French Empire Revival Green Leather Top Bronze Griffin Mahogany Desk & Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Revival Style Green Leather Top Mahogany Bureau Plat Executive Writing Desk & Chair with Bronze Griffin Ormolu by Global N.Y. Listing includes a very impressive...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask
Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask

Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask Upholstery & Red Velour Piping. Quality and luxurious designed chairs, elegant but robust with rich ...

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Late 20th Century British Empire Seating

Materials

Damask, Silk, Velvet

Pair of French Consulate Arm Chairs
Pair of French Consulate Arm Chairs

Pair of French Consulate Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Consolate mahogany (circa 1800) open arm chairs with beige leather seat and square back with an open X design (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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

Antique English Brass Fireplace Trivet Ottoman or Stool
Antique English Brass Fireplace Trivet Ottoman or Stool

Antique English Brass Fireplace Trivet Ottoman or Stool

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique late 19th-century brass English fireplace footman trivet. The footman is an elegant nod to days gone by and would be a great decorative accent p...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

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

French Empire Armchair Reupholstered with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 19th century
French Empire Armchair Reupholstered with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 19th century

French Empire Armchair Reupholstered with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 19th century

Located in NICE, FR

This French Empire armchair highlights the refined craftsmanship and symbolic motifs characteristic of early 19th-century design. The solid wooden frame is embellished with cast bron...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleonic 2nd Empire Style Polychrome and Giltwood Armchair Throne
French Napoleonic 2nd Empire Style Polychrome and Giltwood Armchair Throne

French Napoleonic 2nd Empire Style Polychrome and Giltwood Armchair Throne

Located in New York, NY

Monumental Napoleonic throne armchair, finely carved with polychrome and gilt surfaces throughout with large coat of arms of the Napoleonic Second Empire (1852-70) on the crest rail,...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

French Empire Fauteuil
French Empire Fauteuil

French Empire Fauteuil

Located in Sharon, CT

Impressive black armchair of typical French Empire form, beautifully upholstered. Subtly incised palmettes where the arm rails meet the seat. Original b...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th
French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th

French Empire style walnut Armchair - blue green yellow - France 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty Empire-style walnut armchair with carved palmettes and acanthus leaves. The armrests are fluted. The legs are saber-shaped. The armchair is upholstered with floral tapest...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century, Empire Cherrywood Seating Group, 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs
Early 19th Century, Empire Cherrywood Seating Group, 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs

Early 19th Century, Empire Cherrywood Seating Group, 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Beautiful unique seating group consisting of 2 armchairs and 6 chairs. The group dates back to the Empire period of the early 19th century, circa 1800-1810. All chairs are made of so...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

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

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

Fauteuil d'époque Empire en noyer, tapisserie refaite.
Fauteuil d'époque Empire en noyer, tapisserie refaite.

Fauteuil d'époque Empire en noyer, tapisserie refaite.

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Fauteuil d'époque Empire en noyer, tapisserie refaite.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut, Tapestry

Pair of Period Armchairs "Balloon Back" - Rococo Revival Style (19th Century)
Pair of Period Armchairs "Balloon Back" - Rococo Revival Style (19th Century)

Pair of Period Armchairs "Balloon Back" - Rococo Revival Style (19th Century)

Located in Manzano, IT

prestigious pair of period armchairs dating from the second half of the 19th century, in the full Rococo Revival (Louis Philippe / Second Empire) style. These pieces represent the el...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

French Empire Style Cane Paneled Walnut Bergere
French Empire Style Cane Paneled Walnut Bergere

French Empire Style Cane Paneled Walnut Bergere

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Style Cane Paneled Walnut Bergere, with leopard print upholstered cushion. 35.25" H x 22.25" W x 25.75" D; seat: 21" H (with cushion). Provenance: From an Upper East ...

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20th Century Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set of Four French Empire Armchairs, 1810
Set of Four French Empire Armchairs, 1810

Set of Four French Empire Armchairs, 1810

$8,000Sale Price / set|38% Off

Set of Four French Empire Armchairs, 1810

Located in Belmont, MA

This set of four Empire armchairs dates back to around 1810. The elegant armchairs have a pretty cherry wood frame. The armrest and front ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Cherry

Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France

Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France

By Dedar

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Elegant and refined mahogany cockpit chair...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mahogany Armchairs from the Consulat Period
Pair of Mahogany Armchairs from the Consulat Period

Pair of Mahogany Armchairs from the Consulat Period

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of mahogany armchairs from the Consulate period. Attractive three-baluster backrests. Front legs in the shape of sword scabbards. Fine quality of carving and craftsmanship. Fran...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Solid Mahogany Regency Side Chairs Figural Bronze Ormolu, a Pair
French Empire Solid Mahogany Regency Side Chairs Figural Bronze Ormolu, a Pair

French Empire Solid Mahogany Regency Side Chairs Figural Bronze Ormolu, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire solid mahogany Regency side chairs with figural bronze ormolu - a pair. Item features finely cast ornate bronze ormolu, slightly curved backrest, solid wood fra...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

Meyer Gunther Martini French Empire Swan Armchairs Pair
Meyer Gunther Martini French Empire Swan Armchairs Pair

Meyer Gunther Martini French Empire Swan Armchairs Pair

By Meyer Gunther Martini

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of 1970s Meyer Gunther Martini French Empire Swan Armchairs...

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1970s Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

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 Empire Style leather armchairs
Pair Empire Style leather armchairs

Pair Empire Style leather armchairs

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Pair Empire Style leather armchairs very wide and comfortable with golden print on the seat and back

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1980s French Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of French Armchairs Fauteuil White Carved Back 1800s 1900s Antique Empire
Pair of French Armchairs Fauteuil White Carved Back 1800s 1900s Antique Empire

Pair of French Armchairs Fauteuil White Carved Back 1800s 1900s Antique Empire

Located in Lewes, England

Unusual Late 1800s early 1900s French antique pair of armchairs in original white paint with carved backs and beautiful curved arms and legs. They hark back to Napoleon's favorite Em...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Bentwood

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

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp Lyre Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Brass Harp / Lyre Back Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, harp backs, finely cast brass or bronze mounts, white dis...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter
Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter

Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of Empire mahogany fauteuils or armchair 'a la Reine' in the manner of Jacob-Desmalter/ François-Honoré-Georges Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841, son of Jacob Desmalter), newly upho...

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1810s French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

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...

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1890s French Antique Empire Seating

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Bronze

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

Chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.
Chair, Northern Europe, late 19th century. After renovation.

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. Dimensions: height 96 cm / seat height. 45 cm / width 47 cm...

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1890s Scandinavian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Armchair with Red Floral Striped Damask Upholstery
French Empire Armchair with Red Floral Striped Damask Upholstery

French Empire Armchair with Red Floral Striped Damask Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

French Restoration mahogany armchair having a rectangular headrest topped by a tapering gadrooned crest, upturned scroll arms with acanthus embellishments, upholstered back and seat ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Antique Mahogany Child Armchair, France
Antique Mahogany Child Armchair, France

Antique Mahogany Child Armchair, France

Located in Munich, DE

This charming children’s armchair is made out of mahogany with fine carving. It is newly upholstered with a discretely patterned fine, lustrous fabric in green with golden spots. Paris, circa 1810...

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1810s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Antique Empire Style Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Carved Side Chairs
Pair of Antique Empire Style Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Carved Side Chairs

Pair of Antique Empire Style Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Carved Side Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 34 1/4 in W: 17 1/4 in D: 20 1/2 in SH: 19 1/2 in Pair of Antique Dutch Empire Style Marquetry Inlaid & Carved Side Chairs – 19th Century Neoclassical Elegance Ele...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Empire Walnut and Gilded Armchair
19th Century French Empire Walnut and Gilded Armchair

19th Century French Empire Walnut and Gilded Armchair

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century French Empire Walnut and Gilded Armchair is a luxurious piece of furniture. This armchair exudes elegance and sophistication, making it a perfect addition to any ho...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Empire Armchairs
Pair of Empire Armchairs

Pair of Empire Armchairs

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Empire Armchairs Mahogany Frame with Saffron Yellow Wool and Vintage Tape Trim France, Circa 1830 23”W x 24”D x 36”H

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Hall Chair In Late Empire Style Made In Mahogany & Floral Fabric, 19th century
Hall Chair In Late Empire Style Made In Mahogany & Floral Fabric, 19th century

Hall Chair In Late Empire Style Made In Mahogany & Floral Fabric, 19th century

Located in Lejre, DK

Dining or hall chair in late Empire style, crafted in mahogany and upholstered in floral fabric. Classic design with period-typical lines and a gently curved back. A decorative chair...

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19th Century Danish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Bat Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Bat Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Bat Chiavari Chair by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

Located in Toronto, CA

Originally developed in early 19th century Chiavari by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, the Chiavarina chair distilled ornate Empire styles into a lighter, more refined construction that w...

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1950s Italian Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

Empire carved mahogany armchair, curly arms, early 19th century Italy
Empire carved mahogany armchair, curly arms, early 19th century Italy

Empire carved mahogany armchair, curly arms, early 19th century Italy

Located in Vicenza, IT

Elegant Empire-style armchair, made in Italy in the early 19th century, of fine solid mahogany and veneer.The frame is distinguished by its harmonious proportions and the quality of ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

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

French Empire 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergeres
French Empire 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergeres

French Empire 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergeres

Located in Sunshine, LA

This pair of French Empire walnut armchairs embodies the enduring appeal of Neoclassical taste, where every curve and carved detail speaks to balance, proportion, and restraint. Dati...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

French Empire Mahogany Armchairs with Bronze Trim, Green Seats, France
French Empire Mahogany Armchairs with Bronze Trim, Green Seats, France

French Empire Mahogany Armchairs with Bronze Trim, Green Seats, France

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Empire style (19th century) mahogany armchairs with bronze trim and eagle heads with green seat.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

Empire Period Armchairs and Bergere by P.BELLANGÉ
Empire Period Armchairs and Bergere by P.BELLANGÉ

Empire Period Armchairs and Bergere by P.BELLANGÉ

By Pierre-Antoine Bellangé

Located in Paris, FR

EXCEPTIONAL seats by Pierre Bellangé PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS, circa 1805 Mahogany with mahogany veneer. Powerful tapered front legs with three scalloped rings, and sabre back legs. Slight...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, France ca. 1810-20
Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, France ca. 1810-20

Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, France ca. 1810-20

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Empire Period French carved mahogany fauteuils from the early 19th century. Each with a rectangular padded back with downcurved reeded arms, the bow front upholstered seat...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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.