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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
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 Sanderson armchairs by Philippe Starck
Pair of Sanderson armchairs by Philippe Starck

Pair of Sanderson armchairs by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck

Located in PARIS, FR

Philippe Starck Sanderson Armchair, Ca. 1998 Silver leaf–gilded wood, seat and back reupholstered in pale yellow cotton satin. Hotel label affixed beneath the seat. The model was ...

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1990s French Empire Seating

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Gold Leaf

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

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

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Upholstery, Cherry

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

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Carved Walnut Hall Bench
Italian Neoclassical Carved Walnut Hall Bench

Italian Neoclassical Carved Walnut Hall Bench

Located in New York, NY

Italian neoclassical hall bench. Large and handsomely proportioned cassapanca / walnut bench in two parts with upper dentil carved trim around arms and paneled back. All fitted into ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Seating

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Walnut

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Velvet, Wood

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

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Wood

French Empire Period Walnut & Upholstered Officer’s Bergere, early 19th century
French Empire Period Walnut & Upholstered Officer’s Bergere, early 19th century

French Empire Period Walnut & Upholstered Officer’s Bergere, early 19th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a concave and arched backrest, the with shaped open armrests allowing a sword and scabbard to remain on the sitter, raised on carbriole legs, the inside of legs with antique i...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

Period Empire Giltwood Armchair
Period Empire Giltwood Armchair

Period Empire Giltwood Armchair

Located in New Orleans, LA

Empire Carved and Gilded Armchair

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Giltwood

Empire Style Black and Gold Armchair - 19th century
Empire Style Black and Gold Armchair - 19th century

Empire Style Black and Gold Armchair - 19th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Materials: Upholstery fabric - Wood Measures : 60x64cm H:96cm SH:44cm Place of origin: France Period: 19th century This armchair is characterized by a black-painted wooden frame and...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Empire Style Throne Armchair in Red Leather and Beechwood with Bronze Studs
Empire Style Throne Armchair in Red Leather and Beechwood with Bronze Studs

Empire Style Throne Armchair in Red Leather and Beechwood with Bronze Studs

Located in Meda, MB

Striking Empire style throne armchair produced in the 1980s, featuring a solid beechwood structure and red leather upholstery. The tall, architectural backrest reflects the solemn la...

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1980s Italian Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

Restored Empire Seating Set, Walnut, Inlaid, Revived Polish, Austria, 1810s
Restored Empire Seating Set, Walnut, Inlaid, Revived Polish, Austria, 1810s

Restored Empire Seating Set, Walnut, Inlaid, Revived Polish, Austria, 1810s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Armchair Dimensions: Height: 91 cm (35.83 in) Width: 69 cm (27.17 in) Depth: 65 cm (25.59 in) Seat height: 42 cm (16.54 in) Sofa dimensions: Height: 91 cm (35.83 in) Width: 155 cm (...

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1810s Austrian Antique Empire Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Empire Style Heraldic Coat of Arms Carved Mahogany Double Eagle Bench
Empire Style Heraldic Coat of Arms Carved Mahogany Double Eagle Bench

Empire Style Heraldic Coat of Arms Carved Mahogany Double Eagle Bench

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th Century Empire Style Heraldic coat of arms Intricately Carved Mahogany Double Eagle Bench with loose seat cushion. Measures 36.5" in width, 25" in depth and stands 37.5...

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Early 20th Century American Empire Seating

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Mahogany

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

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Fabric, Mahogany

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

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Silk, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer

Pair of French Antique Walnut Empire Tulip Fauteuils or Armchairs
Pair of French Antique Walnut Empire Tulip Fauteuils or Armchairs

Pair of French Antique Walnut Empire Tulip Fauteuils or Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This set of two elegant Empire arm chairs stand out for their classic simple design and the beautifully shaped front legs. These comfortable and stylish chairs feature a wealth of fi...

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1940s French Vintage Empire Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Beech Bergeres, New Upholstered
19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Beech Bergeres, New Upholstered

19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Beech Bergeres, New Upholstered

Located in Darmstadt, DE

An elegant pair of Empire/Biedermeier bergères crafted from solid beech wood in the early 19th century. Both chairs have been fully restored, hand-polished, and newly upholstered wit...

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19th Century German Antique Empire Seating

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Beech

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

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Bronze

French Empire Style Curule Stool with Gilded Accents and Linen Upholstery
French Empire Style Curule Stool with Gilded Accents and Linen Upholstery

French Empire Style Curule Stool with Gilded Accents and Linen Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style painted wood curule stool from circa 1900 with gilded accents, curved X-shaped legs, carved campanula and rosettes motifs, newly re-upholstered in linen fabric....

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Early 20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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

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

Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair
Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair

Stunning Victorian Empire Style Gilt Carved Wood Executive Swivel Chair

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this one-of-a-kind executive swivel chair, packed with character and timeless elegance. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this stunning piece...

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20th Century British 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

Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany
Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany

Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Late 19th century Franch Empire chair with armrests in carved solid mahogany , wax polished Measure cm: H 92/42 x W 56 x D 50.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

Empire Armchairs, Hand-Carved Mahogany, Green Velvet, France, 1805
Empire Armchairs, Hand-Carved Mahogany, Green Velvet, France, 1805

Empire Armchairs, Hand-Carved Mahogany, Green Velvet, France, 1805

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Paire de fauteuils d'époque Empire en acajou garnis d'un tissus en velours vert. Les accoudoirs sont sculptés d'une tête de dauphin stylisée avec des écailles finement gravées sur le...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

French Empire Mahogany Arm Chair
French Empire Mahogany Arm Chair

French Empire Mahogany Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (19th Cent) mahogany round back dolphin arm chair with bronze trim and gold upholstery

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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

French Empire Gold Bergère Armchairs
French Empire Gold Bergère Armchairs

French Empire Gold Bergère Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Empire style (19th century) mahogany swan design Bergère armchairs with bronze trim, griffin legs, and gold upholstery.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Bronze

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

19th Century (Early) French Consulate Empire Chair
19th Century (Early) French Consulate Empire Chair

19th Century (Early) French Consulate Empire Chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century (Early) French Consulate Empire Chair Beautiful piece purchased in France Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

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

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet
Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet

Chair Kohn Nr.321, since 1906, Thonet

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

Original state. Perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack finish. New upholstery surface on the original core.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Empire Walnut Salon Chairs, Each With Floral Carved Detailing
A Pair of Empire Walnut Salon Chairs, Each With Floral Carved Detailing

A Pair of Empire Walnut Salon Chairs, Each With Floral Carved Detailing

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Pair of Empire Walnut Salon Chairs, Each With Carved Detailing & Relief Tulip Motifs. Turned & Reeded Legs, & Pale Green Upholstery. Gorgeous set of chairs ideally su...

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19th Century English Antique Empire Seating

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Walnut

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

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

Baltic Set of 6 Empire-Armchairs, Mahogany, Design by Georg Friedrich Hetsch
Baltic Set of 6 Empire-Armchairs, Mahogany, Design by Georg Friedrich Hetsch

Baltic Set of 6 Empire-Armchairs, Mahogany, Design by Georg Friedrich Hetsch

Located in Göttingen, NI

A rare Baltic set of 6 Empire-armchairs - design by Georg Friedrich Hetsch Mahogany richly carved and veneered Side frame construction with inlaid upholstered seat on turned f...

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1820s Danish Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

Impressive 12 Chairs First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Cent Sold at Sotheby's
Impressive 12 Chairs First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Cent Sold at Sotheby's

Impressive 12 Chairs First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Cent Sold at Sotheby's

Located in Madrid, ES

Impressive 12 chairs first Empire Napoleon III early 19th century. Sold at Sotheby's for €25,000 golden wood and silk 80cm x 48cm provenance: Roman family. perfect condition for...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Wood

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

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Mahogany

Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Set of six chairs, Northern Europe, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Set of antique chairs from around 1900, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 100 cm / seat height 45 cm / width 45 c...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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.