Empire Loveseat
$5,700Sale Price|52% Off
Empire Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire loveseat in walnut and rootwood with brass fittings.
19th Century Antique Empire Loveseat
Brass
$5,700Sale Price|52% Off
Empire Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire loveseat in walnut and rootwood with brass fittings.
Brass
$4,452Sale Price|40% Off
Empire Revival Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire Revival Loveseat in walnut, rootwood and ebonized wood with gilt bronze fittings.
Walnut, Wood
Empire Style Tall Back Loveseat with Carved Mahogany Base
Located in New York, NY
Empire style tall back loveseat with carved mahogany base and claw feet.
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Loveseats in Neo-Classical Style
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Empire style (19th Cent) Neo-classic design mahogany and gilt trim loveseats having a filigree back and arms ending in Egyptian heads with a yellow upholstered seat(PRICED E...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Antique Victorian Empire Style Mahogany Loveseat & Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Needs New Upholstery, Carved Wood Style: Victorian Empire Condition: Needs New Upholstery Dimensions: Loveseat: 35.50”H x 56”W x 33.75”D Seat Height 21" Arm Chair: 35.5...
Upholstery, Wood
American Empire Sofa, Mahogany Frame, Peach Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a mahogany frame with scrolled arms and lions paw feet with a relief carving of cornucop...
Mahogany
American Empire Window Seats, Crotch Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1840
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped backs, and beige satin upholstered seat & back resting on large tiered base. (PR...
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
$6,442Sale Price|39% Off
Empire Revival Loveseat by Miklos YBL
By Miklos YBL
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pieces were designed for the Hungarian Loire Tura Castle (designed by Miklos YBL) of the Baron Schlossberger Family & first made by the workshop of J. Danhauser (1780-1915), Vienna. ...
Wood
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish. Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...
Birch
A Louis Francois Bellange Loveseat
By Louis-Francois Bellangé
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A loveseat attributed to Louis Francois Bellange Empire France.
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Antique French Empire Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century French Empire loveseat with bronze trim.
Bronze
Sold
H 36.5 in W 28 in D 80 in
Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor settee or sofa. Made of mahogany featuring rolled arms and blue silk scalamandre upholstery with insects and bolster pillows. The sofa is supported by turned...
Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.5 in W 67 in D 27 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa.
Mahogany
Spectacular Original Antique American Empire Settee/Loveseat
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Highwood, IL
Phenomenal petite settee in the Empire style. This fantastic find is attributed to Charles-Honoré Lannuier, a famous French-born American cabinetmaker. Upholstered in a correct perio...
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.41 in W 85.04 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after light honey rich deep French polish finish. Lovely swooping legs, arms and back wit...
Birch
Sold
H 37.41 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish. Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...
Birch
Sold
H 37.41 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish. Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...
Birch
Sold
H 37.41 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish. Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...
Birch
Antique Carved Mahogany Settee Loveseat With Red White Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique carved mahogany settee features scroll arms and carved claw feet. Newer upholstery is a red and white woven tapestry fabric featuring a petite geometric print of che...
Upholstery, Mahogany
FRENCH EMPIRE PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT CANAPE
Located in Houston, TX
STYLISH FRENCH EMPIRE PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT LOVESEAT/SOFA FROM THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Wood, Upholstery
PERIOD FRENCH EMPIRE PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT CANAPE
Located in Houston, TX
STYLISH FRENCH EMPIRE PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT LOVESEAT/SOFA FROM THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Wood, Fabric
Empire Revival Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire revival loveseat in walnut and inlaid fruitwood, gold on gold patterned fabric, gilt bronze fittings, circa 1890-1910, part of suite with chairs E38-1.
Walnut
Empire Style Settee Sofa Loveseat
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Empire style loveseat in bronze and mahogany, late 19th century.
Sold
H 35.44 in W 40.75 in D 31.89 in
French 19th Century Original Paintwork Second Empire Marquise Loveseat Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very elegant and wonderfully drawn French 19th century Second Empire marquise loveseat / small sofa retaining the original paintwork.
Paint
Sold
H 37 in W 47 in D 26 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Carved Paw Feet Pink Parlor Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire mahogany carved paw feet pink parlor settee loveseat sofa.
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire “Kissing Settee” with Privacy Screens
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful French Empire walnut “kissing settee” with carved swan arms, crests, and corners, privacy screens which raise up on each side, adorned with striped satin upholstery and s...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Carved Paw Feet Pink Parlor Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Mahogany Carved Paw Feet Pink Parlor Arm Chair. Item features carved paw feet, barrel back, pink upholstery, solid mahogany wood construction, very nice antiqu...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 46.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Federal Empire period carved flame mahogany high back / arm loveseat sofa, circa 1815, Mid Atlantic States, New York or Baltimore.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.5 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
French Empire Style Settee Loveseat Sofa Cream and Gold Figural Carved Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Early 20th Century French Neoclassical / Empire style figural gold gilt and cream painted settee covered in newer silk Scalamandre fabric with roped trim and down filled loo...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$6,949 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Hall Benches
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of carved mahogany and parcel-gilt hall bench, the reeded solid seat with lapette carved and scroll end supports, loose button upholstered seat cushion, on turned fluted and t...
Mahogany
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$75,500 / set
H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to creating hand-constructed furnishings...
Brass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 60 in D 26 in
Antique Classical Continental Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Classical Continental Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee, C1920 Measures- 35.5'' H x 60'' W x 26'' D; SH: 19.5'' A Continental mahogany settee from circa 1920, featuring eleg...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$14,900
H 32.5 in W 77.5 in D 25.25 in
Antique French Recamier Sofa Bench, Ebonized Mahogany, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French sofa bench-recamier made of hand crafted ebonized Mahogany, in good condition. The canapé is particularized by two side backrests, standing on four arched woo...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Ebony, Mahogany
Neoclassical Ebonized and Gilded Bench by Baker, USA, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage Neoclassical style ebonized and gilded bench by Baker Furniture Company. Beautiful newly upholstered seat cushion.
Fabric, Giltwood
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
Directoire Settee, Antique Beechwood, Handcrafted, Paris, Circa 1796
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th Century, an original Directoire settee from France, in good condition. The hand scraped wood frame of the French period canape has the original patina. Hand crafted in Beec...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
$22,948
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Very Rare 19th Century Extending Jupe Table by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co., Robert Jupe
Located in London, GB
A very rare ‘Jupe’s’ extensible mechanical action circular dining table By Maple & Co Constructed in mahogany, rising from four ‘lions paw’ feet, which support four reeded and st...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier loveseat in walnut, rootwood and ebony with brass fittings. Navy blue upholstery with silver floral pattern.
Brass
$11,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 37 in W 58 in D 34 in
1980s Zanaboni Silk Velvet Leopard Tiger Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
In 1967, in the Italian town of Honey began to operate the factory, named by the founder Vittorio Zanaboni "Zanaboni Salotti Classici, Classic furniture by Zanaboni". So far this bra...
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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