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Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very graceful and useful occasional chair.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French antique set of ten Empire style gondola chairs of solid mahogany with a lustrous French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of Eight French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight French gondola or spoon back dining chairs made in the empire revival taste
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
French Empire Mahogany Bergere With Blade Leather Upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French Empire Mahogany Bergere With Blade Leather Upholstery. Circa 1810.
Gorgeous piece purchased
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Set of 6 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique French Empire Revival set of six upholstered back mahogany dining chairs
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chair Cherrywood, Carvings, Upholstery, France, Style Empire, circa 1890
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chair
France
Cherrywood
Empire style, end of the 19th century.
Dimensions: seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Rare Set of Jacob Frères Empire Chairs and Armchairs
By Jacob Freres (French)
Located in Paris, FR
stamped JACOB FRÈRES RUE MESLEE.
This stamp was used between 1796 and 1803.
Empire Period.
Chairs and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
$81,390 / set
Pair of French Empire Bergeres Chairs with Swan Detailing and Gilt Accents
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of French Empire bergeres chairs with carved swan detailing and gilt accents
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Birmingham, AL
A wonderful and very comfortable set of six classic French Empire style Gondola dining chairs from
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Set Of Six French Empire Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A darling set of six french Empire mahogany side chairs with curved backs and a sturdy splat. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Walnut Bronze Mounted Empire Bergère Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of French bronze and brass mounted bergère chairs with goose feather filled
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Walnut Bronze Mounted Empire Bergère Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of French bronze and brass mounted bergère chairs with goose feather filled
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Walnut Bronze Mounted Empire Bergère Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine pair of French bronze and brass mounted bergère chairs with goose feather filled
Category
Vintage 1940s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Empire Gondola Side Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
19" wide x 15.5" deep x 35" high
Pair of French Empire Gondola Side Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1810
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Set of 8 French Empire Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique French Empire Revival set of eight upholstered back walnut dining chairs
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Karges French Empire dining arm or accent chairs. Painted white with gold carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Empire Style Antique Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six chairs, French, in the Empire style. This set is made of solid flamed Cuban mahogany
Category
Vintage 1930s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Mahogany
$5,200 / set
Vintage French Empire Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage French Empire style Birdseye maple (reminiscent and very similar to Burl wood) side chairs
Category
Late 20th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Birdseye Maple
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
Vintage 1910s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$4,350 / set
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Antique set of eight French Empire style gondola chairs in solid mahogany. Seats have been
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
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
Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
French Empire Mahogany Armchair in Yellow Snakeprint Edelman Leather
Located in New York, NY
This French Empire period armchair is finely hewn mahogany. The sensuous design includes cabriole
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Pair of French Empire Bergeres, 1805-1810
Located in Greding, DE
A beautiful pair of French Empire Bergeres with Original finely detailed fire gilded bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Fauteuils, 19th Century, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French Empire Mahogany fauteuils, 19th century, circa 1810. 3 pairs available.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Fauteuil by Ébéniste Jacob-Desmalter, circa 1820
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Dallas, TX
handsome Empire fauteuil / armchair with square back, ribbed arms and legs accented with gold metal
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Pair of French Empire Style Armchairs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of 20th century French Empire style carved wood and newly upholstered chairs.
Category
20th Century Empire Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,150 / set
Set 16 Maison Krieger Attributed French Empire Burled Walnut Dining Chairs
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is splendid set of 16 French Empire style gilt dor'e bronze mounted dining chairs that match a
Category
Antique 1890s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Set of Six Antique French Empire Mahogany and Bronze Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and sophisticated set of six French Empire style fauteuil side dining chairs are crafted
Category
Vintage 1920s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Empire Neoclassical chairs with lyre back motif. Wonderful metal decorations, caned seats.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
$1,900
Set of Four French Empire Style
19th Century
Mahogany Sleigh Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of four French Empire style (19th century) mahogany sleigh back side chairs with slip seat.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage French Empire Mahogany Napoleon Style Dining Chairs Pair Ormolu Mounts
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of vintage French Empire style Napoleon chairs with
Category
20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Four Drexel Heritage French Empire Regency Style Dining Side Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Four Drexel Heritage French Empire Regency style dining side chairs. Item features solid wood
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
striped velvet. The chairs were likely made in France towards the end of the 19thC.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Bronze
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,450 / set
Napoleon III Empire Carved Walnut Side Chair Velvet Red Seat, France SALE
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite not restored chair, as authentic as you see it on the photos.
Pretty carved details
Category
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Set of Eight French Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic vintage set of eight Empire Revival Gondola dining chairs, dating from the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Empire Bergere
Located in Westport, CT
single and large Empire barrel-shaped Empire bergere in walnut
Category
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
$4,500
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
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 French Empire Style Side Chairs by Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 4 French Empire style side chairs, circa 1940s, each has bronze mounted patera on the back
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Set of 8 French Empire Style Dining Chairs Stamped Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 8 French Empire style mahogany and parcel-gilt dining side chairs, circa 1940s. The
Category
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French Consulate Style Arm Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
French Consulate style arm chair or fauteuil a la reine with rectangular mahogany crestrail and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Empire Style Arm Chairs Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French empire style arm chairs, each ebonized and parcel-gilded with scrolled swan-head
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
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
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four French Empire Period Solid Mahogany Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four antique French Empire period dining chairs in hand carved solid mahogany, upholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Set of Six Mahogany "Gondole" Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style set of solid mahogany gondola dining chairs. Newly reupholstered in linen blend
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare French Empire Set of 10 Mahogany "Gondole" Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Empire style set of ten solid mahogany gondola dining chairs. Newly reupholstered in a brown
Category
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six French Empire Style Dining Chairs Refinished in Your Color Choice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six French Empire style dining chairs, France, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being
Category
Vintage 1960s French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Henredon French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight French Empire or Regency style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Wing Back Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A lovely 19th century French wingback chair. Neutral upholstery, removable cushion and great carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Empire Egyptian Revival Solid Mahogany Bergere Chair with Bronze Sphinxs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Empire Egyptian Revival bergère chair is an exceptional example of 19th-century
Category
Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Rare Empire-Style Solid Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare, Empire-style, solid cherry dining chairs in a set of four, with original hand-hammered nails
Category
Vintage 1950s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
$6,720 / set
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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