French Empire Chairs
to
60
527
213
766
1
1
442
13
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
16
516
231
2
88
60
35
8
5
12
6
16
15
5
4
2
3
624
296
239
161
103
678
655
26
24
14
764
763
763
7
2
2
2
2
Sort By
Set of 4 French Empire Walnut Lyre Back Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four French Empire Gilt Metal Mounted Lyre Form Back Dining Chairs, 19th century, each with
Category
Antique 19th Century European Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Empire-Style Bergèren, Probably France, c. 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Empire style bergères with rounded backs merging into carved swan neck supports. The chairs
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Empire Winged Lion Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French Empire / neoclassical winged lion and paw feet gilt doré bronze, ormolu
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Set of Eight French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Side/Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome set of eight French 19th century Empire style mahogany side/dining chairs. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze armchairs.
French, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Pair of 1st Empire Bergere Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
the Empire period, these very striking chairs are in excellent condition, with exquisitely woven cream
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of French Giltwood and Cane Lyre Back Chairs, Second Empire Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty pair of lyre back gilt and cane occasional or bedroom chairs, dating from around 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
French Pair 19th C. Empire Style Fauteuils, Newly Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Empire style armchairs, with their original painted finish, from the 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 French 19th Century Empire Style Barrel Back Dining Chairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A charming set of 8 French 19th century Empire style barrel back mahogany dining chairs.
French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany French Empire Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality mahogany French Empire library armchair having
swept arms with moulded decoration
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Gondola Style Empire Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs in the Empire style of the classic French gondola design. These chairs are
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Mahogany
Elegant Set of Eight Ebonized and Burlwood French Empire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Empire style. Set has two armchairs and six side chairs, all with an immaculate Tiffany blue high
Category
Vintage 1950s American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Gilded French Empire Style Chairs with Green Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
partial gilt) frames. The wood is luscious and the grain, rich. These beautiful French dining side chairs
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 10 Empire Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of 10 Empire style bronze mounted dining side chairs with claw feet.
Category
20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Eight Empire-Style Chairs, Circa 1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique set of eight Empire-style chairs, circa 1900. Lovely detailed carvings on the backs, and
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight Empire Style Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of eight French dining chairs crafted from radiant flame mahogany veneers. The
Category
20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Russian Empire Style Neoclassical Bronze Mounted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian Empire Style Neoclassical Bronze Mounted Side Chairs
Stock Number: F107
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Set of Six French Empire Walnut Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable 19th century set of French walnut dining chairs or armchairs crafted in the Empire or
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Bergere Armchairs with Dolphins
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French Empire style mahogany bergeres or armchairs with carved mythical dolphin head on the
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
French 19th Century Upholstered Vanity Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We love this charming vanity chair from France, hand built during the 1800s. The carved mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Empire Restauration Period Armchairs Bergeres, France, circa 1815-1830
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of Empire Restauration period armchairs bergeres, France, circa 1815-1830.
Solid walnut
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The French Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau with Lion head arms and lion paw feet, with green leather
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany Empire "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, Circa 1850 in
Category
Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Empire Brass Inlaid Desk Music Chair, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Empire flame mahogany desk chair with Russian influences, circa
Category
Antique 1880s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
French Louis XVI Empire Directoire Green Plaid Bergère Lounge Arm Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Empire Directoire style green plaid bergère lounge arm chairs, a pair
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Country Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Excellent Three-Piece Salon Suite in Empire Taste with Two Side Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most exquisite salon suite comprised of two side chairs with a matched settee, this trio exhibits
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
1st Empire Period Mahogany Bergère Armchair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An early 19th century French Empire Bergère. A very elegant and comfortable mahogany armchair. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 12 Circa 1910 Empire Style Black Lacquered Gilded Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This marvelous set of 12 Circa 1910 Empire style black lacquered and gilded chairs consists of two
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Elegant Pair of Napoleon III Empire Leather Covered Arm Chairs with Swan Mounts
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These chairs from the second half of the 19th century feature elegant curved backs and beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 French Napoleon III Empire Style Dining Chairs Bronze Mounts Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
upholstered dining chairs in the French Napoleon III Empire style
The chairs are exceptional quality, circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Rare Mahogany Empire Revival Salon Suite by François Linke, circa 1910
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare gilt-bronze mounted mahogany Empire Revival salon suite by François Linke.
French, circa
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Walnut Neoclassical Empire Restoration Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of antique French Empire walnut armchairs or bergères havingtailored framework accented by a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Mahogany, Bronze and Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant antique armchair. Hand carved in France circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Cherry Wood Desk Barrel Armchair with Gilt Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or study with this elegant antique armchair. Hand carved in France circa
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Regal Pair of French Giltwood Winged Bergeres
Located in Southampton, NJ
Luxurious and exceptional pair of 19th century French Empire hand-carved winged giltwood bergeres
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
French 19th Century Empire Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome Empire barrel back chair. This mahogany chair has a brown/tan antique leather
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire arm chair with sphinx heads and pale gold damask upholstery.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
Club or Library Chairs Pair, Covered in "Leopard" Fabric
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant and antique pair of Empire high chairs -
New padding for hygiene with unusual modern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Classic Bergère Beech
Cane Carved Armchair On Fluted Legs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
French Empire Revival Bergère Beech & Cane Decorative Carved Armchair With Cream Upholstered Seat
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Upholstery
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of French Empire Mahogany library chairs featuring square backs and gracefully
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchairs Set of 4 French White Green Empire Chairs France
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs set of 4 French white green Empire chairs France . A set of 4 armchairs made during the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
French Empire Style 19th Century Mahogany Throne Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style 19th Century mahogany throne chair with bronze dore figural front legs and trim
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Style Swan Arm Tub Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century upholstered tub chair of carved and gilded walnut made in the French Empire style. The
Category
20th Century Unknown Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
French Empire Style Ormolu-Mounted Accent Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic French Empire style mahogany chair with gilt bronze mounts. The fabric is a rich Napoleons
Category
20th Century Italian Empire Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Empire Armchair Desk Chair French 20th Century Green Leather
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire Revival open armchair side or desk chair,
early 20th century
The green leather seat
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Empire Style Desk Chair
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Empire style mahogany parcel-gilt fauteuil.
The rectangular back with a rosette, foliate and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$7,726
French Empire Gold Gilded Winged Shell Klismos Chairs
By Gianni Versace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Phenomenal pair of elegant Klismos chairs from France, circa 1930s.
Antique gold gilded finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Revival Living Room Sets
19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk and Chair
Located in London, GB
We are very pleased to be able to offer this Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk and Chair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Empire Armchairs French Chairs, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good pair of french open armchairs in the french empire manner
circa 1880
These chairs are raised
Category
Antique 1880s Armchairs
Materials
Other
Set of Four Neoclassical Revival Iron Armchairs with Urn Backs, France, 1940s
By René Drouet, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
neoclassicism and Empire design. The chairs do weigh more than they look - which also demonstrates the quality
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Empire Century Chair Co. Carved, Ebonized
Gilt Mahogany Dolphin Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Empire armchairs by Century Chair Co., Hickory, NC offer mahogany frames
Category
20th Century American Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
French Empire Style Ormolu Henredon Classic Armchair or Throne Chair
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine quality Henredon chair in the French Empire style with gorgeous gilded ormolu and a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Empire Armchairs Mahogany Desk Chairs French 20th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French Empire Revival open armchairs side or desk chairs,
early 20th century
The fabric
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair Empire Arm Chairs French Fauteuil, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of French antique arm chairs in the Empire manner
This pair date to circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pulaski French Empire Regency Figural Carved Dolphin Barrel Back Club Chair Seat
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Pulaski Furniture barrel back arm chair. Features a mix of French Empire and
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Pair of Early 19th Century Empire Lion
s Head Chairs
By Jacob Frères
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of French early 19th century Empire mahogany chairs. They are of exceptional quality with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Empire Neoclassical Gilt Gondola chair, Empress Joséphine, Swans, Silk lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Empire style gilt gondola chair after the iconic design (1803) by the Jacob Frères for Empress
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "French Empire Chairs", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
French Empire Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of French empire chairs available for sale. The range of distinct French empire chairs — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. French empire chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of French empire chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Empire, Neoclassical and Mid-Century Modern French empire chairs are of considerable interest. Maison Jansen, Dedar and Drexel each produced beautiful French empire chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are French Empire Chairs?
French empire chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,498, while the lowest priced sells for $246 and the highest can go for as much as $212,852.
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 French Empire Chairs
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
- What is a French berère chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French berère chair is a style of chair with an upholstered back and armrests. These French-style chairs are crafted to be wider than standard chairs with comfort in mind. You’ll find a variety of French berère chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What are French chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French chairs are called bergère. Bergères have an upholstered back and armrests with wooden exposed framing. Bergère continues to be a popular style that adds an elegant touch to any room. You’ll find a selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
Read More
All the Furniture in This Organic Modern Soho Loft Can Be Yours
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
More Ways To Browse
Medusa Head
Pauline Borghese
Empire Piano
Green Bureau
Eagle On Globe
Second Empire Chairs
Empire Metal Chairs
French Empire Gondola Chair
Carved Scroll Desk
Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Japanese Dragon Painting
Japanese Fish Prints
Japanese Marquetry Cabinet
Japanese Screens And Doors
Japanese Throne
Japanned English Chest Of Drawers
Jasperware Plates
Jean Louis Gregoire