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19th Century Empire Tub Chair
Located in New York, NY
Solid walnut frame, pegged construction, carved wood frame, upholstered seat and back - upholstery worn and will need to be replaced. Rear leg shows minor loss at base, as pictured. ...
Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Empire Tub Chair
19th Century Empire Tub Chair

19th Century Empire Tub Chair

$1,200
19th Century Empire Revival Barrel Back Leather Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century Empire Revival black barrel back fauteuil with bronze ormolu and nailhead detail
Category

1890s French Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Empire Revival Barrel Back Leather Chair
19th Century Empire Revival Barrel Back Leather Chair

19th Century Empire Revival Barrel Back Leather Chair

$2,895
Empire Parlor Chairs, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning pair of Empire period chairs with classical styling. The chairs have been restored with
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Empire Parlor Chairs, a Pair
Empire Parlor Chairs, a Pair

Empire Parlor Chairs, a Pair

$1,250 / set
Pair of American Flame Mahogany Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of American flame mahogany empire style side chairs The seats unscrew / Easily change
Category

19th Century American Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of American Flame Mahogany Empire Style Side Chairs
Pair of American Flame Mahogany Empire Style Side Chairs

Pair of American Flame Mahogany Empire Style Side Chairs

$950 / set
Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs in Amboyna Wood
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of eight ( four shown ) French Empire style Amboyna wood ‘Gondola’ chairs, the curved backs
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Antique Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs in Amboyna Wood
Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs in Amboyna Wood

Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs in Amboyna Wood

$4,950 / set
Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Fine set of six French Empire style “gondola “chairs, with hand-carved frames, each finished with a
Category

1910s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs

Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs

$4,350 / set
Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A French antique empire style set of eight mahogany gondola chairs. This set is very comfortable
Category

1880s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Antique Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs
Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs

Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs

$5,500
Antique Victorian American Empire Flame Mahogany Side Chair Embroidered Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming antique American Empire side chair. Features a mahogany frame with crotch mahogany veneer
Category

19th Century American Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Victorian American Empire Flame Mahogany Side Chair Embroidered Seat
Antique Victorian American Empire Flame Mahogany Side Chair Embroidered Seat

Antique Victorian American Empire Flame Mahogany Side Chair Embroidered Seat

$800
Four Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Four Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs C1830 Measures - 34"h
Category

Early 19th Century American Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Four Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs
Four Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs

Four Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs

$960 / set
19th C. Quervelle Empire Side Chair
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Milford, NH
Empire side chair in mahogany attributed to Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia, circa 1840. Superb
Category

19th Century American Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

19th C. Quervelle Empire Side Chair
19th C. Quervelle Empire Side Chair

19th C. Quervelle Empire Side Chair

$9,500
Pair of French Empire Painted and Giltwood Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
From William Hodgins personal collection. Need new upholstery. Nicely carved with lion monopodia legs. The paint and gilding restored.
Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of French Empire Painted and Giltwood Side Chairs
Pair of French Empire Painted and Giltwood Side Chairs

Pair of French Empire Painted and Giltwood Side Chairs

$6,800 / set
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Club Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of fine quality Empire influenced pair of French club chairs, circa 1900 Beautifully shaped
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Club Chairs
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Club Chairs

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Club Chairs

$3,345 / set
Russian Empire Chartreuse Mahogany Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Russian Empire Upholstered Mahogany Chairs, early 19th century, with green cloth seats
Category

Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Russian Empire Chartreuse Mahogany Chairs, Pair
Russian Empire Chartreuse Mahogany Chairs, Pair

Russian Empire Chartreuse Mahogany Chairs, Pair

$3,700 / set
first French Empire Mahogany Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Attributed to Jacob Desmalter ,the frame is in solid mahogany . animal legs in the front , beautifully carved Ram heads on each side of the curved back, attesting the exceptional q...
Category

19th Century French First Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

first French Empire Mahogany Chair
first French Empire Mahogany Chair

first French Empire Mahogany Chair

$3,700
Set of 12 Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual set of 12 French Empire painted and gilded dining Chairs with lyres and serpents.
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Set of 12 Empire Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Empire Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Empire Dining Chairs

$17,500
Set of Four Late Empire Klismos mahogany And Beech Chairs.
Located in Kastrup, DK
A set of four elegant Late Empire Klismos chairs in a classic design. Crafted with quality
Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Mahogany

Set of Four Late Empire Klismos mahogany And Beech Chairs.
Set of Four Late Empire Klismos mahogany And Beech Chairs.

Set of Four Late Empire Klismos mahogany And Beech Chairs.

$5,743 / set
19th Pair of Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Visitor Chairs
Located in Marseille, FR
Pair of empire style mahogany and gilt bronze visitor chairs decorated with griffins upholstered in
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th Pair of Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Visitor Chairs
19th Pair of Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Visitor Chairs

19th Pair of Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Visitor Chairs

$3,434 / set
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Series of four refined early 19th century authentic Italian Empire walnut wood four chairs. Refined
Category

Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs

$2,960 / set
Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Empire Neoclassical chairs with lyre back motif. Wonderful metal decorations, caned seats.
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Side Chairs
Empire Style Side Chairs

Empire Style Side Chairs

$1,900
French Antique Empire Style Barrel Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th century French antique set of chairs with the original golden colored velvet upholstery
Category

1820s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Brass

French Antique Empire Style Barrel Chairs
French Antique Empire Style Barrel Chairs

French Antique Empire Style Barrel Chairs

$4,500
4 Antique French Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Chairs, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four antique French Empire gondola chairs offer flame mahogany construction with bowed
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

4 Antique French Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Chairs, circa 1840
4 Antique French Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Chairs, circa 1840

4 Antique French Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Chairs, circa 1840

$945 / set
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Series of four refined early 19th century authentic Italian Empire walnut wood four chairs. Refined
Category

Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs

$4,145 / set
Set of Eight Empire Ash Chairs From the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Eight Empire Ash Chairs From the Late 19th Century A set of eight chairs with softly
Category

19th Century European Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Set of Eight Empire Ash Chairs From the Late 19th Century
Set of Eight Empire Ash Chairs From the Late 19th Century

Set of Eight Empire Ash Chairs From the Late 19th Century

$2,131 / set
Six Antique Second American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of 6 second American Empire Grecian dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction
Category

Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Six Antique Second American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs
Six Antique Second American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs

Six Antique Second American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs

$2,120 / set
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Series of four refined early 19th century authentic Italian Empire walnut wood four chairs. Refined
Category

Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Carved Walnut Wood Four Antique Chairs

$2,960 / set
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The mahogany frame of this Empire chair has gained a fine patina and is embellished with fantastic
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Armchair

$1,295
French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant set of six French Empire gondola dining chairs made of solid Mahogany with a high luster
Category

1920s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs
French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs

French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs

$4,400
Set of Eight French Wrought Iron Chairs, Empire Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Set of eight French wrought iron chairs, circa 1920s Empire style. Great condition.
Category

1920s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight French Wrought Iron Chairs, Empire Style, Early 20th Century
Set of Eight French Wrought Iron Chairs, Empire Style, Early 20th Century

Set of Eight French Wrought Iron Chairs, Empire Style, Early 20th Century

$3,850
Set of Six Empire Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A set of six beautiful Empire-style mahogany dining chairs – four side chairs and two scrolled
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Empire Dining Chairs
Set of Six Empire Dining Chairs

Set of Six Empire Dining Chairs

$3,450 / set
Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very nice set of dining/occasional gondola chairs; two open armchairs and four side chairs. The
Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs

Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs

$6,175 / set
Pair of Second Empire Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of late 19th century French mahogany hall chairs with wonderful quality gilt bronze mounts.
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Chair

Pair of Second Empire Side Chairs
Pair of Second Empire Side Chairs

Pair of Second Empire Side Chairs

$5,630
Empire Desk Chair in Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Desk chair from the Empire period in a stunning shape. Curved back with dolphin-like arm rests. Out
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Desk Chair in Mahogany
Empire Desk Chair in Mahogany

Empire Desk Chair in Mahogany

$5,200
18th Century Russian Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Russian Empire style side chairs. The beaded block paneled crest rail is supported by
Category

18th Century Russian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Ormolu, Metal

18th Century Russian Empire Style Side Chairs
18th Century Russian Empire Style Side Chairs

18th Century Russian Empire Style Side Chairs

$6,500
Four Early 19th Century Empire Walnut and Cherry Music Chairs Tuscany, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
A group of four early 19th century Empire walnut and cherry music chairs with central baluster
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Four Early 19th Century Empire Walnut and Cherry Music Chairs Tuscany, Italy
Four Early 19th Century Empire Walnut and Cherry Music Chairs Tuscany, Italy

Four Early 19th Century Empire Walnut and Cherry Music Chairs Tuscany, Italy

French Empire Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Empire style set of dining chairs in solid mahogany with original needlepoint
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Set of 8 Dining Chairs
French Empire Set of 8 Dining Chairs

French Empire Set of 8 Dining Chairs

$4,900
Italian Empire Swans Chairs in Cream and Gold Finish with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Neoclassical Revival Italian 19th chairs. A very nice and decorative Chair model with a pair of
Category

1880s Italian Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Walnut

Italian Empire Swans Chairs in Cream and Gold Finish with Velvet Upholstery
Italian Empire Swans Chairs in Cream and Gold Finish with Velvet Upholstery

Italian Empire Swans Chairs in Cream and Gold Finish with Velvet Upholstery

$3,079 / set
Pair of Empire Style Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of French Empire style mahogany side chairs of small size circa 1880.
Category

19th Century French Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Empire Style Chairs
Pair of Empire Style Chairs

Pair of Empire Style Chairs

$1,295
Swedish Empire Style Armchairs
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of late 19th century Swedish Empire style barrel back armchairs decorated with carved Egyptian
Category

19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Pine

Swedish Empire Style Armchairs
Swedish Empire Style Armchairs

Swedish Empire Style Armchairs

$1,980 / set
19th c. Empire Pair of Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
. Recovered with a white linen fabric and down cushion. Very comfortable. One arm chair is lighter in color. A
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

19th c. Empire Pair of Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
19th c. Empire Pair of Fauteuils or Arm Chairs

19th c. Empire Pair of Fauteuils or Arm Chairs

$3,500
French Empire Antique Desk Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Armchair from France in the Empire style made of solid wood construction, primarily walnut. The
Category

1880s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Antique Desk Chair
French Empire Antique Desk Chair

French Empire Antique Desk Chair

$2,250
Pair Empire Arm Chairs Gilt Salon Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs in the Empire manner Very comfortable with wide arms and
Category

1920s Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair Empire Arm Chairs Gilt Salon Fauteuils
Pair Empire Arm Chairs Gilt Salon Fauteuils

Pair Empire Arm Chairs Gilt Salon Fauteuils

$1,843 / set
Pair of Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Empire Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
paw feet. The chairs are upholstered in a green and cream stripe decorated with gold empire emblems
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Revival Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Empire Side Chairs
Pair of Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Empire Side Chairs

Pair of Italian 19th Century Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Empire Side Chairs

$4,800 / set
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Empire style dining chair set, which consists of six classic gondola chairs and two
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs

$6,500
Pair of Colonial Empire Ebonized Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, Early 1900
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of colonial Empire ebonized chairs with mother-of-pearl inlays, new upholstered seat in light
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Colonial Empire Ebonized Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, Early 1900
Pair of Colonial Empire Ebonized Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, Early 1900

Pair of Colonial Empire Ebonized Chairs with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays, Early 1900

$3,197 / set
Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of eight French Empire gondola chairs made of solid mahogany and featuring sabre back legs
Category

1890s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs
Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs

Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs

$3,950 / set
Set of Empire Style French Antique Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful set of Empire style dining chairs made of solid blonde cherrywood. These chairs have a
Category

1910s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Set of Empire Style French Antique Chairs
Set of Empire Style French Antique Chairs

Set of Empire Style French Antique Chairs

$4,200
French Pair of Mahogany Empire Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This gorgeous pair of side chairs are a great accent to any living space. Recently upholstered in a
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Metal

French Pair of Mahogany Empire Side Chairs
French Pair of Mahogany Empire Side Chairs

French Pair of Mahogany Empire Side Chairs

$995 / set
Danish Empire Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent set of four mahogany dining chairs from 19th century Denmark reflecting Empire and
Category

19th Century Danish Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Danish Empire Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs
Danish Empire Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs

Danish Empire Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs

$1,995 / set
Empire bergere
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Empire style mahogany inlaid bergere with bronze mounts, circa 1910. This chair has large and
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Bronze

Empire bergere
Empire bergere

Empire bergere

$2,750
Antique French Sleigh Back Second Empire circa 1852 Mahogany Chairs Period Pair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of period Second Empire Sleigh back circa 1852
Category

1850s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Metal

Antique French Sleigh Back Second Empire circa 1852 Mahogany Chairs Period Pair
Antique French Sleigh Back Second Empire circa 1852 Mahogany Chairs Period Pair

Antique French Sleigh Back Second Empire circa 1852 Mahogany Chairs Period Pair

$13,657 / set
Pair of Empire Style Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of empire style chairs, front feet carved in frog leg. The fabric has traces of use but the
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Empire Style Chairs, France, 19th Century
Pair of Empire Style Chairs, France, 19th Century

Pair of Empire Style Chairs, France, 19th Century

$592
French 19th Century Empire Desk Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French xix Empire desk chair with original brass ornamental fittings and matching desk
Category

1820s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Desk Chair
French 19th Century Empire Desk Chair

French 19th Century Empire Desk Chair

$850
Pair of Empire Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of early 19th century French Empire period fauteuils in walnut with stylised swan neck arms
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Pair of Empire Walnut Fauteuils
Pair of Empire Walnut Fauteuils

Pair of Empire Walnut Fauteuils

$4,711 / set
Set of Eight Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of eight dining chairs from France in the Empire style. This set is made of Cuban flamed
Category

1880s French Empire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

$5,500 / set
Empire Style Leather Chair and Ottoman
Located in Pomona, CA
1920s Empire style leather chair and ottoman. Measure: Ottoman 19.50" D, 24" W, 12" H.
Category

1920s English Antique Empire Chair

Empire Style Leather Chair and Ottoman
Empire Style Leather Chair and Ottoman

Empire Style Leather Chair and Ottoman

$1,400
Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very graceful and useful occasional chair.
Category

Mid-19th Century European Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870
Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870

Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870

$2,160
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very desirable pair of period Lat Empire Barrel Back Bergeres that date to c. 1810-1820
Category

Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Empire Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs

$7,950 / 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.

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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An 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 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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, 2022
    Bergere 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.
  • How can you tell how old an antique chair is?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.
  • How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To 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.
  • How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To 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.
  • How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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.
  • How much is an antique barber chair worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • How much is my antique high chair worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There 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.
  • What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
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    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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