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Antique table with chairs, Northern Europe, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table and chairs from the late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Walnut
Around 1800 Baltic States 4 Dining Chairs Mohagony Brasswire Decor
Located in Epfach, DE
4 chairs for a dining room, around 1800, provenance probably from a noble household in the Baltic
Category
1810s Baltic Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
A table and four chairs from the early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four chairs with a table from the early 20th century.
The furniture is in very good
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Library Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Late 19th Century English Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid 19th Century A Near Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils With Carved Arm Detail
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Handsome near pair of Empire style open-arm chairs with square backs and fluted, carved arm
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Wings Library Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Late 19th Century English Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Cast Iron Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair with Cast Iron Hardware. Item features a
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Iron
Vintage Theodore Alexander Mahogany Leather Game Table with 2 Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Theodore Alexander Mahogany Leather Tiered Handkerchief Game Table with 2 Chairs
This set
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of English Regency mahogany frame dining chairs, early 19th century. Features exquisite
Category
19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Original Rare British Dinning Room Set with 12 Chairs, Satin Wood
By Joseph Fitter
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
chairs at the table.
The table has a rare unfolding system with two double action screw table expanders
Category
Early 19th Century British Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Satinwood, Lacquer
$43,018 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Exquisite Pair of Early 19th Century Armchairs
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Armchairs, a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the Empire style. These
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire / Biedermeier Solid Plum Wood Swan Armchairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A pair of Empire / Biedermeier plum wood from circa 1815, newly upholstered with new fabric in
Category
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood
$7,595 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Empire Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Pair of Painted and Parcel Gilt French Empire Chairs.
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
$5,500
Antique Empire Chair from 1820 with Lorca Fabric
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
An antique Empire chair from, circa 1820. The chair is from mahogany wood and has gilded wood
Category
1820s European Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four 19th Century Empire Chairs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of four 19th c. mahogny Empire chairs.
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood
$23,734 / set
Pair of Painted Empire Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of finely carved and painted Empire seats, the flared, en gondole backs with a lozenge
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood
$2,600 / set
Pair of Swedish Empire Chairs
Located in Montecito, CA
Pair of exemplary museum quality Swedish Empire polychrome bergeres, ebonized intricately carved
Category
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Linen, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$26,000 / set
Pair of French Empire Chairs in Gondola Style, Walnut, 1840 ies
Located in Basel, BS
yourself in the opulent world of 19th-century furniture with our captivating pair of Empire chairs. Crafted
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wool, Walnut
19th Century Napolean III Empire Chair
Located in London, GB
A spectacular 19th century mahogany and ormolu-mounted Napolean III chair. The chair is decorated
Category
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Painted and Gilt Empire Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Empire white painted and partial giltwood Fauteuils, with gilt decoration around the back
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Gold Leaf
$12,500 / set
Painted Empire Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Regal Austrian covered in brown leather
Category
19th Century European Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood
$2,450
Set of Four French Empire Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional set of Empire French walnut chairs, circa 1810. Saber legs. Curved back with carved and
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Walnut
$8,663 / set
Period Empire Chair
Located in Chamblee, GA
A wonderful Empire mahogany chair with gilded carved dolphins and acanthus leaf on arms. Claw
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Ormolu
$4,500
A set of 4 Louis Francois Bellange Empire Chairs
By Louis-Francois Bellangé
Located in Cathedral City, CA
4 chairs attributed to Louis Francois Bellange (1759 - 1827).
Empire France.
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
$18,400 / set
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each chair has a rectangular padded back & seat with flowerhead and leaf carvings on the crestrail
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
$27,000 / set
19th Century French Empire Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th C French Mahogany Empire Chair with carved woman's heads supporting the arms. Back is slightly
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
Four Empire Style Wooden Chairs, Italian, 1830s
Located in Torino, Italy
Four Empire style wooden chairs with upholstered seat upholstered in fabric.
Italian production
Category
1830s Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,560 / set
French Empire Fringe Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Empire Fringe chair.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Velvet
Set of Two Antique Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
Set of two beautiful antique Empire mahogany gondola chairs with original orange velvet fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century European Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Set of 14 Empire Mahogany Dinning Chairs, 12 Side and Two Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine set of 14 Empire mahogany dining chairs, a pair of arms and 12 sides, upholster in a brown
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Restored set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs - Empire
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
, consisting of six chairs and two armchairs, is a unique example of Empire style from the early 19th century
Category
1810s European Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood
French Empire Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Midlothian, VA
French Empire Mahogany Carved and Ormolu Mounted Side Chair
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Brass
19th Century French 1st Empire / Napoleonic Faux Bamboo Campaign Chairs
Located in Sydney, NSW
Antique pair of French Empire officers Campaign chairs in beechwood, faux bamboo, circa 1810
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Brass
Rare Empire Desk Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Empire desk or side chair, with original leather and carved,painted and gilded legs.
Category
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood, Leather
$7,120
19th Century Italian Set of 6 Empire Walnut Dining Chairs, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian set of 6 Empire walnut dining chairs with original green velvet seat, 1890s.
Category
1890s Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Mahogany Desk Chair, French Empire Period, Cabriole Legs, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The drop in seat below a beautifully carved top splat and turned central rail with finials, the reeded and decorated scroll arms resting on stylized capitols on the polished seat rai...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Empire Style Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of six early 19th century Empire style dining chairs with lyre back.
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood
$29,900 / set
Pair of Empire Cherry Accent Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Empire cherry accent chairs, circa 1810. Pair of Swedish cherry accent chairs from Empire
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Cherry
$7,700 / set
Set of Eight American Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of eight American Empire mahogany slip seat dining chairs comprised of two-arm and six side
Category
19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
$1,450 / set
19th Century Pair of Empire Revival Side Chairs
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Late 19th century pair of Empire revival side chairs. The chairs have a scrolled top rail with a
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair
$4,997 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Second Empire Side Chairs with Original Paintwork
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Empirical Evidence: Absolutely charming pair of French chairs in their original off-white and blue
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Empire Design Elbow Chair
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Early 19th century mahogany framed Empire design elbow chair.
The chair has square sabre legs
Category
1840s English Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
20 th Century Empire szek
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy különleges mutatós impozáns Empire stílusban szék önmagába. Egyedül is használható vagy egy
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Other
Pair Empire Side Chairs (GMD#2730)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair 19th Century French Empire Carved, Painted & Giltwood Side Chairs. Upholstered in Stiped Silk
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Wood, Paint, Fabric
$1,200 / set
American Empire Style Rocking Chair in Oak, circa 1890
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alhambra, CA
Beautifully refinished American Empire style rocking chair, reupholstered in a deep brown mohair
Category
1890s American American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Leather, Mohair, Oak
19th Century Set of Four Empire Revival Side Chairs
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Late 19th century set of four Empire Revival side chairs. The drawing room chairs have a curved top
Category
19th Century British Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Elbow Chairs
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A pair of 19th century French Empire mahogany and brass inlaid elbow chairs.
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Empire Side Chair Black
Gold Lyre/Swan Form Back
Located in New York, NY
Black and gold Empire side chair with lyre/swan form back
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
18th Century French Empire Caned Fauteuil
Located in New York, NY
18th century French Empire Caned Fauteuil. Made with painted wood and cane. Classic example of
Category
18th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Cane, Wood
19th Century American Empire Rosewood Slipper Chair with gilt detailing
Located in Savannah, GA
Museum quality early 19th century American rosewood and parcel-gilt slipper chair. Elaborate
Category
19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Metal
French Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
A French Empire mahogany desk chair of horseshoe form. Standing on fluted legs and with green hide
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century French Empire Arm Chairs
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
$3,639 / set
Set of Four Italian Empire Painted Klismo Side Chairs, Italy, 1890
Located in Chicago, IL
Extraordinary and unique set of four Italian Empire "Klismo" chairs. The concaved horizontal
Category
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of 4 Empire Mahogany Bronze Mounted Urn Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Empire mahogany bronze mounted urn back side chairs having upholstered seats.
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Bronze
19th C. Set of Four Empire Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Empire side chairs each with bronze dore and gilt appliques, yellow floral upholstered
Category
19th Century Antique Empire Chair
$2,500 / set
A Pair French Empire Period Bergeres
Located in Banbury, GB
A PAIR OF FRENCH EMPIRE PERIOD BERGERE ARMCHAIRS IN FRUITWOOD,
WILL BE RE-UPHOLSTERED IN BLACK
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Fruitwood
$5,477 / set
19th Century Empire Fauteuils
Located in Sydney, NSW
8,500.00.
A pair of fauteuils in the Egyptian taste. Mahogany, France, circa 1810.
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Chair
Materials
Mahogany
$6,675 / set
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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.
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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.
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 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 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 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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