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Pair of Empire Style, Swan-Form, Armchairs
By Jacob Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of upholstered bergeres, in the manner of Jacob Freres, each having a painted frame with natural wear, its tub form, with a padded back in reeded frame, downswept arms are carve...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,800 / set
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Fauteuils Bergères Aux Dauphins, circa 1830
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1830s pair of Empire mahogany French bergères Aux Dauphins Empire armchairs in the manner of
Category
Antique 1830s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Empire Style Bergères in Mahogany with Red Leather
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Mahogany
. Empire style
. 50's
. Red leather
Category
Vintage 1950s French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Marquetry Desk Armchair with Hand Painted Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique chair; crafted in France circa 1860, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Austrian Empire Mahogany Bergere Recliner, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Austrian bergere recliner in mahogany and linen upholstery with double scroll detail and splayed legs.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 6 19th c. Empire Marquetry Chairs in Belgian Linen
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant Empire style chairs with marquetry work. Upholstered in a white belgian linen.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Period Empire Bergeres
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Period Painted Bergeres
Provenance-Contesse Monfore
Provenance-Contesse Monfore
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
$20,000
Late 19th Century Bergere French Carved Giltwood Armchair Gilt Throne Chair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb example, late 19th century Bergère armchair, French Circa 1890-1900. Of great form with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Henredon French Empire Carved Walnut and Giltwood Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style armchairs, club chairs, or
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Fine Pair of 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and beautiful pair of large late 19th century gilt bronze and mahogany Empire style bergeres
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th c. French Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great set of 8 French Empire-style gondola chairs in walnut. The slatted backs combined
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
$5,500 / set
Authentic High Back Carved Walnut Wood Side Chair Velvet Seat, France
Located in Sofia, BG
Authentic high back carved walnut wood side chair velvet seat, France, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Empire Mahogany Bergeres
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a curved padded back above armrests raised on supports in the form of a swan above a loose cushion seat, on rear sabre legs and paw front feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French Empire Style Cherry Wood Tea Table by Hickory Chair Company
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire style two-tier cherrywood and parcel ebonized tea table or occasional side
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Cherry
Fine and Large Pair of 19th C. Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and large pair of 19th century Empire mahogany and gilt bronze mounted bergeres, large and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Painted Antique Empire Style Dining Chairs with Gilt Embellishments
Located in Houston, TX
The set consists of 2 armchairs and four side chairs. They have been painted
In a creamy white
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 6 Chippendale Chairs in Light and Dark Mahogany -1X56
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance your dining experience with this exquisite set of 6 Chippendale chairs, crafted in
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
4 Union National Midcentury Parma Fruitwood Italian Provincial Chairs French Em
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
fruitwood in French Empire form with Parma finish. Features a leather seat, tapered from legs and saber feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil De Bureau (Desk Armchair)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The curved back terminating in carved lion's heads above a black leather seat on ring-turned front legs ending in lion feet and back saber legs.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four Antique Empire Period Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1820
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of four antique Empire-period mahogany armchairs, circa 1820. These larger-scale chairs are in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Pair of French Bergeres with Fine Carving
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French walnut stain over beech bergeres with urns and vine carving on arms, seat, and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Empire Style Childs Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming diminutive French Empire style child’s chair is painted in teal blue and gold and
Category
Late 20th Century French Empire Children s Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French ebonized Fauteil De Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous 19th Century ebonised French fauteil de bureau.
With bronze rams head masks to the arms
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
An Empire Mahogany Armchair with Green Suede Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Empire Mahogany Armchair with Ram's Head Carved Arm Rests and Green Suede Seat on Tapered Block
Category
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Mahogany Col De Cygne Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fabulous col de cygne bergere was crafted in France circa 1810! In good antique condition with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Set of Flamed Swedish Antique Dining Chairs
By Karl Johan
Located in Austin, TX
interpretation of the French Empire style, they offer an understated elegant, almost contemporary look
Category
Antique 1830s Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
$17,500 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Empire Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A superb pair of Empire-Style barrel back chairs. These classically styled mahogany chairs have
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,400 / set
Empire Fauteuil de Bureau in Walnut with Gilt Accents, c. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Empire design Fauteuil de Bureau, constructed in Walnut with a richly-figured veneer & gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Chiavarine He and She Chairs in Brass and Velvet, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
reworking of some French Empire style chairs following the request of the president of the Economic Society
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Empire Writing Desk with Chair
Located in North York, ON
19th century French Empire writing desk with chair. Masterfully restored by the Carrocel team in a
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$12,750 / set
Antique French Empire Style Brass Stool / Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful solid brass stool in the antique French Empire style. This was probably made in France
Category
Mid-20th Century European Empire Stools
Materials
Brass
French Mahogany Desk with Chair in the Empire Style
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Wonderful French Empire leather-top desk and chair of superior quality, this desk and chair are
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Carved and Gilded Bergeres
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved and gilded Empire bergeres.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
French Empire Walnut Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Empire walnut desk chair with comfortable curved back and scrolled arms. The seat is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French 19th Century Mahogany Pair of Empire Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
are worn through. Nevertheless, these French Empire lounge chairs exemplify luxury and timeless design
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Empire Style French Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of beautifully hand carved, painted Empire style chairs or feuteille covered in an Egyptian
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Large 19th Century Anglo-Indian Ebony Library Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
to French Empire chair models but the turned columns are more typically Victorian in their
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Ebony
Early 19th Century Empire Period Fauteuil (or Open Arm Chair), French
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century Empire period fauteuil (or open arm chair), French. Curved open back with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th century French empire mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860.
We are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Antique French Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of French Empire 1860s Barrel back chairs or of the La Belle Epoque Period (The Gilded Age
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
$2,000 / set
Painted French Arm Chair Empire Painted Interiors
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant French Empire style painted arm chair
On trend upholstery with pink fabric
We date this
Category
Vintage 1930s Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Drexel Heritage French Empire Ebonized
Gilt Upholstered Arm Chairs 20thC
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A matching pair of French Empire style upholstered armchairs by Drexel Heritage offer ebonized wood
Category
20th Century American Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
A pair of French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu arm chairs.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu arm chairs. Each chair is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Ormolu
Marge Carson French Empire Regency Style Gold Upholstered Library Arm Chair
By Marge Carson
Located in Dayton, OH
French Empire style arm chair by Marge Carson. Features a mahogany finished and distressed frame
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair French Empire Style Iron and Velvet Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of circa 1920 French black finish iron frame armchairs have brass accents, black velvet
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique French Empire Giltwood Winged Griffin Needlepoint Inlay Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire giltwood winged Griffin needlepoint and inlay parlor arm chair. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century, French Amboyna Empire Desk Writing Table and Tub Chair Set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning opportunity to own a desk and matching chair, circa 1860.
Desk is made in stunning
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Amboyna
Empire Style Mahogany Ormolu Partners Desk with Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a French Empire Style Partner’s Desk with Chair – Mahogany with Ormolu Mounts and Embossed
Category
20th Century French Empire Desks
Pair Period Empire Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Empire chairs in original condition
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
$38,000
Two Libraries, a Desk and Two Chairs in Empire Style, France, circa 1840
Located in Chorzów, PL
Empire style cabinet set. The set includes two libraries and a desk. Furniture in very good
Category
Antique 1840s French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Empire Style Tub Chairs with Brass Swan Motifs from the 1870s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Empire style upholstered tub chairs with swan motifs from the second half of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Empire Style Desk Chair in Mahogany and Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice desk chair in mahogany and leather in the Empire style, from 1875. Each armrest is
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Empire Louis XVI Directoire Style Cherry Black Leather Desk Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom quality solid hand-carved Cherry Fauteuil on brass rolling casters. Armchair features a lightly carved solid cherry frame, black leather upholstery, nailhead trim, and brass r...
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Materials
Cherry, Leather
pr of 19th Empire chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Empire bronze dore mounted armchairs. 1st quality bronze dore mounts. Mahogany with a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
$28,000
19th Century Pair of French Empire Mahogany Open Armchairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A magnificent pair of French Empire mahogany open-arm chairs from the early 19th century. A fine
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
French Empire Style Giltwood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of French Empire style giltwood armchairs. The chairs feature gorgeous carved wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$1,500 / set
Pair of French Empire Style Armchairs with Swans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of French empire style chairs with swans
Category
20th Century Unknown Empire Armchairs
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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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