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19th Century Empire Tub Armchair
Located in Belmont, MA
Empire Tub Armchair in Mahogany with New Upholstery, Circa 1820
Unique Empire tub armchair, crafted
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Newly Upholstered Empire Style French Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
We recently had this 19th Century French chair reupholstered. It's amazing how a modern day
Category
1880s French Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,175 / item
French Empire Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) ormolu mounted mahogany open swivel base arm chair with black
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
Empire Style Pair Of Italian Chairs "King" With "Vienna Straw"
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Empire Style Pair of Italian Chairs (Lucca) "King" with "Vienna Straw"
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Category
Late 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Straw, Walnut
Empire Style Walnut Tub Chair in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter
Located in Montreal, QC
Empire Style Walnut Bergere Chair in the manner of Jacob Desmelter with nicely carved rams head
Category
1850s American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Walnut
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition. New
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side chair with Ormolu Mounts 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Empire side chair offers mahogany construction having stylized urn form back slat
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Empire Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century Empire Lyre back dining chairs
Wonderful pair of walnut dining chairs with
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs, Two Pair Available
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th-century Italian Empire side chairs featuring carved foliage back with central ebonized
Category
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Located in Hanover, MA
Saturday Sale until 31 July 2024
Mid-late 19th century (Second Period) American Empire chair
Category
1850s American Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of American Empire Style Stripe Upholstered Wooden Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Empire mahogany veneer side chairs having an openwork urn-form splat back with
Category
19th Century American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fabric
Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet
Located in Wichita, KS
. This chair displays a finely carved and gilded tapered legs and arms with a simple ebonized rail with
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mounted Side Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Empire Period gilt-bronze mounted side chairs.
French, Circa 1820.
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs Attributed to Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs Attributed to Francois Linke
Dimensions : 36.5
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
1860s French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Empire-style Bergère, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Empire-style Bergère, 1900s
Category
Early 1900s European Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
$3,200
Pair 19th C. American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair 19th Century American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs. Measure 18.25" in width
Category
19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Empire Gilt Tipped Scalamandre Tiger Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Vintage Empire-style Fauteuils, featuring iconic
Category
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Empire Black Opera Chairs with Tiger Upholstery, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Empire hand carved walnut hall chairs, painted black, with gorgeous
Category
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Paint
Antique French Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany
Ormolu Chair with Figures c1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Empire Carved & Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Ormolu Chair with Figures c1820
Measures
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of ten mahogany dining chairs made in the neoclassical French empire taste. The chairs
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone
Category
1860s French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.
Category
1860s French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Empire Period Armchair in Walnut, Upholstery Redone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire period armchair in walnut, upholstery redone.
Category
1860s French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany
Upholstered Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany and Upholstered side Chair.
Measure
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs w/ Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs with Neoclassical Bronze Ormolu - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Elegant Mahogany, Empire Style Chairs, One Pair and a Single Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous chairs white great patina and beautiful lines on these Swedish Empire style chairs. They
Category
Early 20th Century European Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
$3,412 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Empire Mahogany Gilded Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 Empire mahogany gilded Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Empire 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
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Italian Empire Dining Chairs From Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Italian early 19th Century Empire dining chairs in solid walnut.
This Tuscan pair of
Category
1820s Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th-C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Mahogany Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 19th century French Empire mahogany side chairs with gilt bronze mounts
Category
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk chair with carved diamond motif on crest and richly carved griffin wings above articulated
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Empire Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Armchair
Located in El Monte, CA
of the chair delicately frame the chair. Truly representative of the Empire Style, the chair rests on
Category
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Empire Black
Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats. Each has been freshly
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood
An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris
By Kahn
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris.
Incised ‘L. KAHN’ to the
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
Antique 19th C Empire Star
Shield Coat of Arms Dining Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Empire star & shield coat of arms dining chairs
Priced each.
Additional
Category
19th Century Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
$960 Sale Price / item
46% Off
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Empire mahogany desk chair or fauteuil de bureau.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
$7,200 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of 1850s French Empire Wood Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1850s French Empire side chairs. Hand carved.
Category
1850s Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
American Empire Flame Mahogany Cane Seat Chairs, circa 1890s a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous pair of American Empire Flame Mahogany cane seat chairs. Newly caned seats.
Excellent
Category
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Empire Style Dutch Marquetry Inlaid and Carved Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
with this exceptional pair of 19th century Dutch Empire style side chairs, exquisitely crafted with
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Six Early 19th Century Venetian Chairs, Walnut, Empire Style, wax polished
By Bassano
s Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
6 early 19th century Venetian chairs in carved walnut, original upholstered spring seats in pink
Category
1810s Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs represent a tailored expression of
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
Set of 2 Black and Gold Armchairs and 4 Chairs , Empire style
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 2 Black and Gold Armchairs and 4 Chairs , Empire style
Category
19th Century Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany
Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered side Chairs
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
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
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Empire Gold Bergère Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style (19th century) mahogany swan design Bergère armchairs with bronze trim
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
$28,000 / set
French Empire Silk Bergère Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire mahogany bergère (armchairs) upholstered in red silk with scrolled back above
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
$54,000 / set
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
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. Pettersson
Category
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique harp back side chairs with brass or bronze mounts in the French Empire / Louis XVI
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Antique Empire Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique empire chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every antique empire chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique empire chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique empire chair, those designed in Empire, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Jacob and Josef Kohn, Jacob Freres Rue Meslée and Joseph Fitter each produced at least one beautiful antique empire chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Empire Chair?
An antique empire chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,363, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $100,762.
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.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Antique Empire Chair
- What is an Empire chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021An Empire chair refers to a piece of seating furniture created in the Empire style. A phase of the neoclassical style, the Empire style gets its name from the rule of the Emperor Napoleon I. The furniture is colossal, weight-wise, and richly adorned with bronze and marble. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Empire chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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