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Empire Seating

EMPIRE STYLE

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

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

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

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

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

Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Empire
Pair of Empire design Fauteuils in Mahogany, France, circa 1880
Pair of Empire design Fauteuils in Mahogany, France, circa 1880

Pair of Empire design Fauteuils in Mahogany, France, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined pair of Empire design Fauteuils, each constructed in richly-figured mahogany. The pair French in origin, and dating from the fourth quarter of the 1800s. Each chair with upholstered seat and back surrounded by exposed frames. The seats flanked by carved down-swept arms, and resting atop four splayed tapering legs. Reference: "The Antiques Directory...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs in Gilt and White Wood, 1950s
Pair of Empire Style Armchairs in Gilt and White Wood, 1950s

Pair of Empire Style Armchairs in Gilt and White Wood, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Empire style armchairs in white carved wood with gold highlights. Standing on two front tapered legs and two back saber legs. Straight apron and uprights, rectangular backse...

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Mid-20th Century Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

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

A pair of armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
A pair of armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1870.

A pair of armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1870.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A massive pair of Biedermeier armchairs made in the mid-19th century. Upholstered in an elegant jacquard fabric. A beautiful, stable frame connects the armchairs together. Very good ...

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1870s Scandinavian Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Empire Period Mahogany Armchair with Swans' Heads
French Empire Period Mahogany Armchair with Swans' Heads

French Empire Period Mahogany Armchair with Swans' Heads

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Empire period mahogany fauteuil or armchair with saber legs and swans' heads on the arms. The chair is upholstered neoclassical-patterned cut mohair fabric.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Antique living room set from the end of the 19th century.
Antique living room set from the end of the 19th century.

Antique living room set from the end of the 19th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique living room set from around 1890, France. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Seats and backrests have been covered with new fabric. Dimensions...

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1890s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Bench Stool Swedish Black 19th Beige Linen Century Sweden
Bench Stool Swedish Black 19th Beige Linen Century Sweden

Bench Stool Swedish Black 19th Beige Linen Century Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Bench Swedish Black 19th Beige Linen century Sweden. A stool made during the 19th century in Sweden. Painted in our Laserow Black and upholstered in a beige linen.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

19th Century Original French Empire Sofa and Armchair Set Made from Mahogany
19th Century Original French Empire Sofa and Armchair Set Made from Mahogany

19th Century Original French Empire Sofa and Armchair Set Made from Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

Massive mahogany partly carved. Cambered frame on curly legs. Supports bracing supports for slightly rising armrests in rolled-up volute. High-awned, slightly curved backrest frame w...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Continental Rustic Style Wooden Armchairs with Carved Owl Head Armrests
Pair of Continental Rustic Style Wooden Armchairs with Carved Owl Head Armrests

Pair of Continental Rustic Style Wooden Armchairs with Carved Owl Head Armrests

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Continental Rustic style open armchairs having gold and brown upholstered seat and back with carved owl arm supports (PRICED AS PAIR)

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20th Century Unknown Empire Seating

Materials

Gold

C19th pair of Swedish armchairs with decorative fretwork detailing
C19th pair of Swedish armchairs with decorative fretwork detailing

C19th pair of Swedish armchairs with decorative fretwork detailing

Located in London, GB

A pair of pretty but not overly fussy late C19th upholstered later painted Swedish open armchairs. The backs have a decorative fretwork border detail and turned stretchers. Reuphols...

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1870s Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of French Empire Style Campaign Chairs
Pair of French Empire Style Campaign Chairs

Pair of French Empire Style Campaign Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Empire style Campaign chairs. The pliant metal frame with brass lion's paw feet mounts and saber form legs designed to fold and accommodate fabric upholstery over th...

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1920s French Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

19th Century Continental Walnut Armchair
19th Century Continental Walnut Armchair

19th Century Continental Walnut Armchair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality continental carved walnut armchair, remaining in very good condition. Width: 73cm Depth: 102cm Height: 100cm.

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19th Century European Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Walnut

Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century
Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century

Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant French Empire style settee offers a truly spectacular silhouette that is sure to impress. Wonderfully detailed featuring a reeded top rail, down swept arms are intricately ha...

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1970s Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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Cherry

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

Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck
Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck

Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck

Located in Charmes, FR

Turkish or billiard sofa, restoration period, swan neck decoration, discolored and stained fabric on the cushion as well as a small, unusual and decorative acro model

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

Set Of 2 Antique Empire Style Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s
Set Of 2 Antique Empire Style Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s

Set Of 2 Antique Empire Style Armchairs Made In Mahogany From 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

A pair of Danish Empire style hand-polished mahogany armchairs with striped fabric from around the 1920s. Measurements in cm: H:84 W:52 D:47 SH:50 This product will be inspected ...

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1920s Danish Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Venetian lacquered and gilded gold leaf drawing room, late 18th century
Venetian lacquered and gilded gold leaf drawing room, late 18th century

Venetian lacquered and gilded gold leaf drawing room, late 18th century

Located in Vicenza, IT

Refined Venetian drawing room dating from the latter part of the 18th century, consisting of a sofa, two armchairs, two chairs, and an elegant coffee table with a green marble top. T...

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18th Century European Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Pair of Late Empire Armchairs in Birch from the 1840s
Pair of Late Empire Armchairs in Birch from the 1840s

Pair of Late Empire Armchairs in Birch from the 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

A pair of Late Empire birch armchairs, upholstered in red fabric and from around the 1840s, make a beautiful and period feature in any interior with their...

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1840s Danish Antique Empire Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Empire armchair, French manufacture
Empire armchair, French manufacture

Empire armchair, French manufacture

Located in Baranzate, IT

Empire armchair made of wood and Vienna straw seat. France 1810.

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1820s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

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

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

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair
French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair

French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and solid mahogany side chair. The chair is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet and square tapered legs. Each leg is accented with dec...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century

Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality near pair of French Mahogany Empire influenced armchairs. Each being upholstered in a classical damask patterned burgundy fabric, polished back rail, Dolphins carved t...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Mahogany Armchair upholstered in pink striped fabric
Antique French Empire Mahogany Armchair upholstered in pink striped fabric

Antique French Empire Mahogany Armchair upholstered in pink striped fabric

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous French Empire style armchair done in mahogany and upholstered in striped fabric in dusty rose and pale pink with seashell motif. The chair ha...

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1890s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Chair
Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Chair

Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Chair

Located in London, GB

Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze side chair French, late 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 52cm, depth 52cm Crafted from mahogany, this unusual side chair...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Side Chair
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Side Chair

19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Side Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Side Chair is a luxurious and elegant piece of furniture perfect for adults in a mid-century modern home decor setting. Made of high-q...

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19th Century Italian 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 French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs
pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical/Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs. Each wonderful chair is raised on four square curved legs all connec...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Leather and Ormolu stool
French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Leather and Ormolu stool

French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Leather and Ormolu stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Leather and Ormolu stool. This wonderful swivel stool is raised on triangular Mahogany base with three protruding...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

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 White and Gold Pair of Armchairs, Sharkskin Style Trim, 1950s
Empire Style White and Gold Pair of Armchairs, Sharkskin Style Trim, 1950s

Empire Style White and Gold Pair of Armchairs, Sharkskin Style Trim, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire style white carved wood with gold highlights pair of armchairs. Standing on two front tapered legs and two back saber legs. Straight apron and uprights, rectangular backseat ...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

set of six French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu dining chairs
set of six French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu dining chairs

set of six French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu dining chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome set of six French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu dining chairs. This wonderful set are raised by four circular tapered front legs while the back legs display ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Ormolu

Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray
Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray

Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray

Located in Nice, FR

Empire style sofa Structure in solid mahogany with brass medallions Renovated upholstery, thick cotton fabric, gray color. The large seat cushion is ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Large armchair in walnut, leather and bronze, Empire style, circa 1930/1950
Large armchair in walnut, leather and bronze, Empire style, circa 1930/1950

Large armchair in walnut, leather and bronze, Empire style, circa 1930/1950

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Large armchair in walnut, leather and bronze, Empire style, circa 1930/1950 the leather on the back of the seat back has been replaced

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Early 20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Brass

19th C Biedermeier Italian Burl Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs - a Pair
19th C Biedermeier Italian Burl Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs - a Pair

19th C Biedermeier Italian Burl Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of 19th C Biedermeier Ebonized & Fruitwood Curule Base Side Chairs. Item features shapely sabre legs, ebonized back splats, rolled backs, beautiful original veneer and solid woo...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Empire Seating

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Fruitwood

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

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.

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1860s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Caned chair  by Jean-Joseph Chapuis , early 19th century - Sold Individually
Caned chair  by Jean-Joseph Chapuis , early 19th century - Sold Individually

Caned chair by Jean-Joseph Chapuis , early 19th century - Sold Individually

Located in Brussels, BE

Caned chair by Jean-Joseph Chapuis , early 19th century - Sold Individually Jean-Joseph Chapuis was born in Brussels in 1765. He was trained in Paris, where he became a master c...

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19th Century Antique Empire Seating

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Wood

Pair Of French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Wood And Giltwood Armchairs
Pair Of French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Wood And Giltwood Armchairs

Pair Of French 19th Century Empire St. Patinated Wood And Giltwood Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking pair of French 19th century Empire style Patinated wood and Giltwood armchairs. The pair of throne chairs are raised on impressive front quiver like circular tapered legs ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Exceptional 19th-Century French Empire Salon Set Stamped Maigret
Exceptional 19th-Century French Empire Salon Set Stamped Maigret

Exceptional 19th-Century French Empire Salon Set Stamped Maigret

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Exceptional 19th-Century French Empire Salon Set Stamped Maigret Presenting a rare and exquisite French Empire-style salon set, attributed to Alexandre Maigret, a distinguished cabi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Wood

Pair Of French Early 19th Century Empire Period Patinated Wood Armchairs
Pair Of French Early 19th Century Empire Period Patinated Wood Armchairs

Pair Of French Early 19th Century Empire Period Patinated Wood Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of French early 19th century Empire Period patinated wood armchairs. The pair are raised on front circular tapered legs with gilt carved foliate bands at the top and bottom wh...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Wood

Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs Stamped "Jacob D R Medee"
Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs Stamped "Jacob D R Medee"

Pair of Empire Mahogany Armchairs Stamped "Jacob D R Medee"

Located in Stamford, CT

This pair of capacious, perfectly designed and executed chairs was created by the workshop of George Jacob and his son, Francois, during the Empire period at their Parisian workshop ...

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Late 18th Century Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

19th Century Vintage Empire Mahogany Salon, Set of 5
19th Century Vintage Empire Mahogany Salon, Set of 5

19th Century Vintage Empire Mahogany Salon, Set of 5

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four fauteuils and one large sofa. Mahogany wood. Beautifully restored. Very comfortable and elegant. French work of the beginning of the 19th century, Empire period. Sold as ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

Set of chairs, Poland, 1920s.
Set of chairs, Poland, 1920s.

Set of chairs, Poland, 1920s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Set of chairs, Poland, 1920s. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak dimensions height 95 cm seat height 47 cm width 43 cm depth 48 cm

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Early 20th Century Polish Empire Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and patinated Wood armchairs
French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and patinated Wood armchairs

French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and patinated Wood armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality set of four French 19th century Empire style Mahogany and patinated Wood armchairs. Each attractive arm chair is raised on four tapered Mahogany legs. The...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Living Room and Gilded Bronze Caryatid Head
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Living Room and Gilded Bronze Caryatid Head

19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Living Room and Gilded Bronze Caryatid Head

Located in Marseille, FR

19th Empire style mahogany and gilded bronze decorated living room with caryatid heads and claw feet. Bench, two armchairs, two chairs. Period 19th century. Tapestry to restore. Armc...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of  Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet
Pair of  Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet

Pair of Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of Very Important Empire Consulate Mahogany Chairs Griffin Heads & Paw Feet. Unique pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with any ques...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Armchair
Pair of French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Armchair

Pair of French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Armchair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of French mid 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu mounted armchairs. The pair are raised by front square tapered legs that have pawed ormolu feet with a roset...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Unique Empire Armchair Around 1820, France, Mahogany
19th Century Unique Empire Armchair Around 1820, France, Mahogany

19th Century Unique Empire Armchair Around 1820, France, Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century Unique Empire armchair around 1820, France, Mahogany Solid mahogany wood, France around 1820/30. Finely carved swan's heads on each armrest. Extremely high quality a...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

French Empire Period Swans' Heads Stool

French Empire Period Swans' Heads Stool

Located in London, GB

This beautiful antique stool is a classic example of Empire period design: with elegant curved armrests which are designed to look like swans' necks, the seat features skilfully-cast...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 20th Century French Armchairs Neo Gotic Style
Pair of 20th Century French Armchairs Neo Gotic Style

Pair of 20th Century French Armchairs Neo Gotic Style

By France"

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of polished wrought iron armchairs dating from the 70s. French work. Neo-Gothic style. Beautiful work done by hand. Measures: 54 x 86 x 48 cm 3250 EURO.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 Chairs, Empire Style, Belgium
Set of 6 Chairs, Empire Style, Belgium

Set of 6 Chairs, Empire Style, Belgium

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 6 chairs, Empire style, Belgium.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Swedish Empire Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Empire Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Empire Armchairs

Located in Ljungby, SE

A pair of Swedish Empire armchairs made in Lindome outside Gothenburg. Flared saber legs at the front and back. Made around 1810. In good condition.

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1810s Swedish Antique Empire Seating

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Wood

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.