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

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

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Empire Bergere
Antique French Empire Bergere

Antique French Empire Bergere

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely period French Directoire bergere, restored and upholstered in silk velvet. Lovely armchair with beautiful turned legs and columnar supports at the arms.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985
Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985

Robert Venturi Post-Modern 'Chippendale' Chairs for Knoll International, c. 1985

By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In 1985 the 'Chippendale' model was introduced by the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of their collection. Other chairs in the collection include the Sheraton chair, Queen Anne ...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Laminate, Plywood

Set of Four American Empire Burled Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs
Set of Four American Empire Burled Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs

Set of Four American Empire Burled Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A Set of Four American Empire hancrafted Burled Mahogany and recently Re Upholstered Side Chairs in great antique condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A charming set of four 19th century decorative dining chairs with French Empire influence. The handcrafted frames feature sweeping curved barrel backs being flanked by carved swan ne...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Astoria, NY

A refined set of six French Empire-style dining chairs dating to the early 20th century and sourced from Provence, France.

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Set of Four Swedish Empire Side Chairs by F. Pettersson, Mid 19th C.
Set of Four Swedish Empire Side Chairs by F. Pettersson, Mid 19th C.

Set of Four Swedish Empire Side Chairs by F. Pettersson, Mid 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of four Swedish Empire side chairs from the mid-19th century by furniture maker F.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood

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

French Empire Style Cane Paneled Walnut Bergere

Located in Astoria, NY

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

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20th Century Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.

Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Victorian Crotch Mahogany Carved Accent Side Chair
Antique American Empire Victorian Crotch Mahogany Carved Accent Side Chair

Antique American Empire Victorian Crotch Mahogany Carved Accent Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Empire Victorian Crotch Mahogany Carved Accent Side Chair.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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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Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

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.

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Antique 19th Century European Empire Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire "fauteuil du bureau" Desk Chair 19th Century
Antique French Empire "fauteuil du bureau" Desk Chair 19th Century

Antique French Empire "fauteuil du bureau" Desk Chair 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Empire Revival "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, Circa 1880 in date.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Office Chairs and Desk C...

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Ormolu

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

French Empire 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergeres

Located in Sunshine, LA

Dating to the period of aesthetic transition between Directoire and Empire circa 1810, the chairs feature squared seat backs that flow into elegantly carved arm supports with stylize...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 4 Contemporary Empire-Style Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Contemporary Empire-Style Black Lacquer Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Contemporary Empire-Style Black Lacquer Dining Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 Contemporary Empire-style black lacquer dining chairs with a sleigh design open back with a cream & blue shot raw silk upholstered seats.

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20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Side Chairs

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Set of 4 French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Maison Jansen Style
Set of 4 French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Maison Jansen Style

Set of 4 French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Maison Jansen Style

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

An elegant and highly refined set of four French Empire style side chairs, executed with remarkable sophistication and craftsmanship in the manner and quality associated with the leg...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

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

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

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask Upholstery & Red Velour Piping.

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Late 20th Century British Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Silk, Velvet

1960s Chinese Red Rattan Canopy Chair by Empire Rattan Co.
1960s Chinese Red Rattan Canopy Chair by Empire Rattan Co.

1960s Chinese Red Rattan Canopy Chair by Empire Rattan Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

High back Chinese red rattan porter's chair or canopy chair from Miami based Empire Rattan Company.

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Wood

Antique American Empire Side Chair, Hand-Turned Wood, Cane Seat, 1890s
Antique American Empire Side Chair, Hand-Turned Wood, Cane Seat, 1890s

Antique American Empire Side Chair, Hand-Turned Wood, Cane Seat, 1890s

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique American Empire-style caned spindle-back side chair, also sometimes referred to as Victorian style.

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Antique 1890s American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.
French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.

French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Each chair having a shaped and open splat backrest and a drop in rush seat, two of the rush seats older than the others, the round seats are raised on flared square tapering legs

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis

Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis

By Jean Pierre Louis

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Where the arms join the chair rail there are carved anthemians and palmettes.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Mounts
Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Mounts

Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 6 French Empire dining chairs in mahogany with bronze mounts are a stylish expression of the genre, with exotic imported mahogany employed to create tailored frameworks with t...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire
Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire

Set of 6 Bistro Chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1890 Austro-Hungarian Empire

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

Exceptional and rare set of 6 Bistro chairs by Jacob & Josef Kohn from the end of the 19th century. Bentwood chairs with seats and backs carved with beautiful patterns. All chairs ar...

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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Italian Empire Carved Wood and Leather Swivel Chairs
Pair of Italian Empire Carved Wood and Leather Swivel Chairs

Pair of Italian Empire Carved Wood and Leather Swivel Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Striking and sculptural pair of Italian Empire style swiveling armchairs. Round seats and sinuous arms that intertwine to form the back. Frames are finished in a cream lacquer under ...

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Vintage 1940s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810
First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Please note we have a similar First Empire Period Bergère Chair available for sale.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Empire Style Dining Chairs With Crest Fabric Applied
Pair of Antique Empire Style Dining Chairs With Crest Fabric Applied

Pair of Antique Empire Style Dining Chairs With Crest Fabric Applied

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

These are antique empire-style armchairs featuring elegant craftsmanship and classic design elements.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century
Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century

Pair of French Empire Bergère Armchairs, 19th century

Located in Leimen, DE

These elegant chairs embody timeless sophistication, featuring high backs and gracefully curved armrests that culminate in intricately carved dolphin head motifs—a hallmark of the Em...

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Antique 1830s French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed

Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed

By Robert Venturi, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Besides the Queen Anne chair, others in the collection include the Sheraton chair, Chippendale chair, Art Deco chair, Hepplewhite chair, Empire chair, Gothic Revival chair, Art Nouve...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Danish Empire Set of 4 Small Chairs, Elm Wood with Hand Embroidered Seats 1850s
Danish Empire Set of 4 Small Chairs, Elm Wood with Hand Embroidered Seats 1850s

Danish Empire Set of 4 Small Chairs, Elm Wood with Hand Embroidered Seats 1850s

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Set of four antique danish empire or Biedermeier style dining chairs handmade by a skilled danish master carpenter in Denmark the middel of the 19th.

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Antique 1850s Danish Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood, Elm

Mid Century Empire Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair
Mid Century Empire Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair

Mid Century Empire Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair

By Hancock & Moore

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Empire Style full grain Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair.

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Vintage 1960s American Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Bergère Armchair, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Mahogany Bergère Armchair, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century

Mahogany Bergère Armchair, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

The chair displays a well-balanced, architectural form characteristic of the Classical and early Empire period.

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Antique 1820s French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

Of generous proportions and presence . The front mounted with well cast bronze mounts (of some size and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very att...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Empire Side Chair, Mahogany, Ebony Inlays, Black Velvet, Austria circa 1815
Empire Side Chair, Mahogany, Ebony Inlays, Black Velvet, Austria circa 1815

Empire Side Chair, Mahogany, Ebony Inlays, Black Velvet, Austria circa 1815

Located in Regensburg, DE

Beautiful neoclassical early Biedermeier / Empire Side chair (2 available, sold separately, select your quantity at the checkout) from Vienna, Austria, circa 1810-20.

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

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.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Elegant Empire Style Burl Wood Tub Chair by Wm. Switzser, Vancouver
Elegant Empire Style Burl Wood Tub Chair by Wm. Switzser, Vancouver

Elegant Empire Style Burl Wood Tub Chair by Wm. Switzser, Vancouver

By William Switzer

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Burl wood frame with high back in a closed arm tub shape in sections and sloping arms, the frame in colorful and swirling grain Burl. Raised on square tapering legs, splayed in bac...

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20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Burl, Fabric

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810
First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810

First Empire Bergère Armchair, Fruitwood, Upholstered, France, c. 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Please note we have a similar First Empire Bergère chair available for sale.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian, Lucchese, Empire Period Pair Giltwood & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1815
Italian, Lucchese, Empire Period Pair Giltwood & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1815

Italian, Lucchese, Empire Period Pair Giltwood & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

having slightly rolled crest rails on reclined back, the arms with carved eagles, raised on saber legs, all non-upholstered surfaces are of giltwood, loose cushions

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Antique 1810s Italian Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century

Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

The chairs display harmonious proportions and an elegant, architectural form typical of the Classical and early Empire period.

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Antique 1820s French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of large Empire style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs Fauteuils
Pair of large Empire style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs Fauteuils

Pair of large Empire style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs Fauteuils

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage (20th century) hand-carved giltwood armchairs in the French Empire style with lovely red upholstered seats, seatbacks and armrests with petit point embroidered flora...

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20th Century Unknown Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Four Antique French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs
Four Antique French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs

Four Antique French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Four Antique French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs with Shield Form Backs ...

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Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Six Classical American Empire Foliate Carved Black Walnut Dining Chairs c1840
Six Classical American Empire Foliate Carved Black Walnut Dining Chairs c1840

Six Classical American Empire Foliate Carved Black Walnut Dining Chairs c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

This offering features a set of six Classical American Empire dining chairs, crafted from rich black walnut around 1840.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Set of Six Bleached Mahogany French Empire Style Chairs
Antique Set of Six Bleached Mahogany French Empire Style Chairs

Antique Set of Six Bleached Mahogany French Empire Style Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in the Empire Style, known for its neoclassical lines, strong silhouettes, and regal presence. The Bleached mahogany gives the traditional form a fresh, airy look—perfect for...

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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 French Empire-style (2nd quarter 19th Century) mahogany side chairs with turned back rails, a central back burgundy leather upholstered panel and seat with decorative brass ...

Category

20th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The warm, honey-toned burl wood displays exquisite grain patterns that highlight the craftsmanship and quality of the period. The chairs stand on elegant sabre legs, typical of the E...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Burl

French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805
French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805

French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A rare and important circa 1805 'Egyptian-style' bergère believed to be an early work of famed French Empire furniture-maker François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter of 'tub-chair' fo...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Empire Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of empire chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique empire chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. Find 596 antique and vintage empire chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of empire chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Empire chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Empire, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large empire chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller empire chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made empire chairs over the years, but those made by Jonathan Adler, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Karl Johan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Empire Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,933, while they’re typically $246 on the low end and $212,852 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

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