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

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

French Empire Bergere
French Empire Bergere

French Empire Bergere

Located in Hudson, NY

A classical French chair from the early 19th century. The form is good and the wood selection is detailed and in great shape. The closed arm style makes the...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

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

Pair of Antique Empire Mahogany Armchairs, Brass and Gilded Decor
Pair of Antique Empire Mahogany Armchairs, Brass and Gilded Decor

Pair of Antique Empire Mahogany Armchairs, Brass and Gilded Decor

Located in Kramfors, SE

Pair of Swedish empire armchairs with a frame in mahogany made around 1830 to 1840. The chairs have decorative elements in brass, glided Egyptianized sphinx heads in the armrests and...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

French Empire Green Damask Side Chairs
French Empire Green Damask Side Chairs

French Empire Green Damask Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 8 French Empire-style (19th Century) mahogany side chairs with bronze trim and green damask upholstery. (PRICED AS Set) Antique condition, some fa...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of French Empire Green Armchairs with Bronze Mounts
Pair of French Empire Green Armchairs with Bronze Mounts

Pair of French Empire Green Armchairs with Bronze Mounts

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Empire style (19th Cent) mahogany Armchairs with bronze trim and eagle heads with green seat Both chairs are in antique condition.

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19th Century Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Bronze

Empire Armchairs, Pierre-Benoît Marcion, France, circa 1810
Empire Armchairs, Pierre-Benoît Marcion, France, circa 1810

Empire Armchairs, Pierre-Benoît Marcion, France, circa 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Set of eight armchairs by the French ébéniste Pierre-Benoît Marcion, with carved lion's heads and paw feet. The frame is made of polished mahogany. The backrests and seats are newly ...

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1810s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Empire Blond Mahogany Swivel Leather Chair with Bronze Trim
French Empire Blond Mahogany Swivel Leather Chair with Bronze Trim

French Empire Blond Mahogany Swivel Leather Chair with Bronze Trim

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire blond mahogany swivel armchair upholstered in gilt embossed red leather with brass nail head trim and having bronze embellishments and medallions throughout with hoof s...

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19th Century Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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 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

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

Empire Armchair with winged Caryatids and yellow Silk Fabric, France circa 1800
Empire Armchair with winged Caryatids and yellow Silk Fabric, France circa 1800

Empire Armchair with winged Caryatids and yellow Silk Fabric, France circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

Empire fauteuil in mahogany and yellow silk morée upholstery with red piping and carved winged caryatids, France c. 1800. Lit.: J. Mottheau, Meubles et Emsembles Directoire Empire, T...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Silk, 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

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Bronze

Armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1900.

Armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1900.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. dimensions : height 82 cm seat height 47 cm width 56 cm de...

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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

Pair of 19th Century Armchairs from the Empire Period
Pair of 19th Century Armchairs from the Empire Period

Pair of 19th Century Armchairs from the Empire Period

Located in NICE, FR

These splendid Empire period armchairs symbolize the opulence, refinement and luxury characteristic of the Napoleonic era. Beautifully carved and adorned with sophisticated details, ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

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

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

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Gold

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

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

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

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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19th Century European Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

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

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

Empire Style Mahogany Armchair
Empire Style Mahogany Armchair

Empire Style Mahogany Armchair

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely empire style mahogany armchair from the end of the 19th century Very good quality bronze and beautiful mahogany Very beautiful armchair which can be used as a library chair or...

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19th Century 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 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

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Set of Four French Empire Fauteuil Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Frères

Set of Four French Empire Fauteuil Armchairs in the Manner of Jacob Frères

Located in Long Island City, NY

These four early 19th-century Empire fauteuil armchairs, in the manner of the Jacob Frères cabinetmaking firm of the late 18th century, each feature a distinctive pediment-shaped cre...

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1810s French Antique Empire Seating

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

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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

Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa

Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Custom painted Empire sofa. Sofa has a down filled seat cushion. Legs and frame has carvings.

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19th Century American Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs One Stamped J Louis

By Jean Pierre Louis

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Empire Armchairs, France ca. 1810
Pair of Empire Armchairs, France ca. 1810

Pair of Empire Armchairs, France ca. 1810

$3,849Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Empire Armchairs, France ca. 1810

Located in Leimen, DE

Pair of Antique Empire Armchairs from France, Circa 1810 Discover this exquisite pair of Empire armchairs, crafted in France around 1810. These elegant chairs feature rich mahogany ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

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Mahogany

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

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Brass

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

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

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

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 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

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

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 2 small gaps at the top of the armrests, which does not interfere with the stability of the chair

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1860s French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

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

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

Antique French Empire Regency Inlaid Mahogany Swivel Piano Harpist Stool Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

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

Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair
Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair

Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An unusual North European mahogany desk armchair with original brass castors. Fully carved armrests with eagle heads, the design probably by a designer from Berlin or Copenhagen (e.g...

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Early 19th Century German Antique Empire Seating

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Brass

Amazing Set of Armchair and 2 Chair First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Century
Amazing Set of Armchair and 2 Chair First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Century

Amazing Set of Armchair and 2 Chair First Empire Napoleon III Early 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of armchair and 2 chair First Empire Napoleon III early 19th Century France measure armchair: 86cm x 64cm x 54cm measures chairs: 82cm x 50cm x 45cm wood proveniente : Roman...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Pair French Empire Chairs
Pair French Empire Chairs

Pair French Empire Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

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

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Seating

Materials

Ebony

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.