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Style: American Empire
Pair 19th C. American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair 19th Century American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs. Measure 18.25" in width, 21.5" in depth and 35.5" in height. Seat height is 18".
Category

19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair 19th C. American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs
Pair 19th C. American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs

Pair 19th C. American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs

$1,331 Sale Price / set
25% Off
American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful American empire Boston Girandole chairs. This is a very rare chair in today's market. Was handcrafted out of top grain flame mahogany in mid 1800s. This grandiose chairs ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s
American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s

American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s

$746 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany Upholstered Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany and Upholstered side Chair. Measure 19" in width, 19" in depth and stand 33" tall. Seat height is 18.5".
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany Upholstered Chair
19th Century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany Upholstered Chair

19th Century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany Upholstered Chair

$1,271 Sale Price
25% Off
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A finely refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and cane seat chair in very good condition. New caning and recently refinished. Measure 16"W x 16"D ...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair
Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair

Refinished Early American Empire Mahogany and Cane Seat Chair

$746 Sale Price
37% Off
19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair. Measures 20" in width, 22" in depth and 36" in height. Seat height is 18".
Category

19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair
19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair

19th Century Victorian Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chair

$671 Sale Price
25% Off
American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair, circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently needlepoint reupholstered American Empire mahogany side chair. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and stands 35" tall. Seat height is 18".
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair, circa 1890s
American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair, circa 1890s

American Empire Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair, circa 1890s

$356 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered side Chairs. Measure 19" in width, 19" in depth and stand 33" tall. Seat height is 18.5".
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany Upholstered Chairs
Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany Upholstered Chairs

Pair of 19th C Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany Upholstered Chairs

$2,246 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870. Good quality pair of side chairs which would ideally suit a bedroom or dressing room. Cartouche shaped back rest surmount...
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Late 19th Century English Antique American Empire Side Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs

Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs

$1,171 / set
H 33 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Side Chairs in Solid Mahogany Sprig Seat Green Velvet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1910s pair of French Art Nouveau side chairs in solid mahogany, original spring seat, green velvet upholstered, only wax-polished. The up...
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Early 20th Century American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Art Nouveau Side Chairs in Solid Mahogany Sprig Seat Green Velvet
Pair of French Art Nouveau Side Chairs in Solid Mahogany Sprig Seat Green Velvet

Pair of French Art Nouveau Side Chairs in Solid Mahogany Sprig Seat Green Velvet

$4,084 / set
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of mid 19th Century mahogany hall chairs, having circular shaped and moulded backs and centred by shield reserves, hard seats...
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1840s British Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs

$1,763 / set
H 35.5 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered serpentine seat. The four vertical back rails are carved with water leaf at ...
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1790s American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790
American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790

American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790

$1,250 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Chair
Located in London, GB
Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze side chair French, late 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 52cm, depth 52cm Crafted from mahogany, this unusual side chair...
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Late 19th Century French Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Chair
Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Chair

Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Chair

$24,805
H 37.01 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Emile Gallé, 1890s
By Émile Gallé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Nouveau side chairs. Design by Emile Gallé. Striking French design from the 1890s. Solid oak frames with original sycamore decorations of flowers in ...
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1890s French Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sycamore

Pair of Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Emile Gallé, 1890s
Pair of Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Emile Gallé, 1890s

Pair of Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Emile Gallé, 1890s

$2,114 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 14.57 in
Boston Queen Ann Mahogany Slip Seat Side Chair, 1710-20
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Queen Anne old growth mahogany upholstered slip seat side chair. The square seat is fitted to a conforming scolloped profile frame on cabriole legs ...
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1710s American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Boston Queen Ann Mahogany Slip Seat Side Chair, 1710-20
Boston Queen Ann Mahogany Slip Seat Side Chair, 1710-20

Boston Queen Ann Mahogany Slip Seat Side Chair, 1710-20

$3,900
H 41 in W 20 in D 21 in
American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut desk chair with carved scrolled rails, vase formed shaped splat back, scalloped carved skirt, carved shell on knee, and terminatin...
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1730s American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730
American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730

$8,500
H 37.75 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique, late 19th century French Belle Epoch, intricately hand carved mahogany accent/side chair, with the most graceful, double scrolled, Cabriole legs. The Belle Epoch period i...
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1870s French Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair
Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair

Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair

$112 Sale Price
55% Off
H 33.25 in W 17 in D 16 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Throne Chair, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
We are pleased to offer for sale this incredible French designed open armchair, ridge rail pierced and carved with mythological animals and spiral turned supports, oval backrest, sea...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Walnut Throne Chair, 1890s
19th Century French Carved Walnut Throne Chair, 1890s

19th Century French Carved Walnut Throne Chair, 1890s

$1,730
H 51.4 in W 27.2 in D 26.4 in
Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Empire Mahogany Sofa Origin: France 1860s This item features classic Empire elements. This style, originating in 19th century France, was made to...
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1860s French Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s

Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s

$3,063
H 35.83 in W 65.36 in D 24.81 in
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country white gustavian painted arm chairs. Turned, fluted legs and carved accents including floral motif. White painted finish distressed fitting the age ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860

$3,400 / set
H 36 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
Previously Available Items
Antique Suite of Four Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Chairs c. 1840
Located in Westfield, MA
This handsome suite of four saber leg side chairs dates to around 1840 and reflects the refined elegance of the American Empire period. Each chair features beautifully figured flame ...
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1840s American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Suite of Four Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Chairs c. 1840
Antique Suite of Four Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Chairs c. 1840

Antique Suite of Four Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Chairs c. 1840

H 17 in W 17 in D 33 in
Pair Antique Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia Saber Leg Side Chairs c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Pair Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia & Saber Leg Side Ch...
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Mid-19th Century Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Antique Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia Saber Leg Side Chairs c1840
Pair Antique Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia Saber Leg Side Chairs c1840

Pair Antique Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia Saber Leg Side Chairs c1840

H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
American Ebonized and Painted Wood Rush Chairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of American Empire ebonized and paint decorated side chairs with rush seats, with turned seat backs and legs. 32.5" H x 17.5" W x 16.5" D; seat height: 18.5" H.
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Late 19th Century Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

American Ebonized and Painted Wood Rush Chairs, Pair
American Ebonized and Painted Wood Rush Chairs, Pair

American Ebonized and Painted Wood Rush Chairs, Pair

H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 16.5 in
Quirky 19th Century American Empire Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A quirky and sculptural 19th century American Empire side chair with a fantastic exaggerated form with four turned legs with large brass casters, a spindle back, and newly upholstere...
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1820s American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Quirky 19th Century American Empire Chair
Quirky 19th Century American Empire Chair

Quirky 19th Century American Empire Chair

H 33 in W 22 in D 21 in
Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian era parlor armchair drawing inspiration from American Empire styling. Made from mahogany with sloped arms over a peach silk floral upholstery. Chair rests upon paw feet, ca...
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19th Century Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled
Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled

Antique American Empire Mahogany Parlor Club Library Chair Paw Foot Scrolled

H 38.5 in W 22 in D 27.5 in
4 American Empire Solid Cherry Dining Chairs by The Sampler Vinyl Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
4 American Empire style dining chairs by The Sampler. The Sampler, out of Homer Indiana, has been making fine cherry furniture since 1946. Each of the four...
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1980s Vintage American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry

4 American Empire Solid Cherry Dining Chairs by The Sampler Vinyl Seat
4 American Empire Solid Cherry Dining Chairs by The Sampler Vinyl Seat

4 American Empire Solid Cherry Dining Chairs by The Sampler Vinyl Seat

H 34 in W 23 in D 18.75 in
Set of Four American Empire "Gondola" Style Dining Chairs with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four 19th century American Empire "Gondola" style dining chairs with inlay Fine set of antique American walnut dining chairs. The...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four American Empire "Gondola" Style Dining Chairs with Inlay
Set of Four American Empire "Gondola" Style Dining Chairs with Inlay

Set of Four American Empire "Gondola" Style Dining Chairs with Inlay

H 34 in W 17.75 in D 18 in
Lot of Six Mid-19th Century Mis-Matched American Hitchcock Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lot of six mid-19th century Mis-Matched American Hitchcock side chairs Each chair is handmade and hand stenciled / painted. Approximate dimensions: 17" wide x 16" deep x 18" hi...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

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Pine

Lot of Six Mid-19th Century Mis-Matched American Hitchcock Side Chairs
Lot of Six Mid-19th Century Mis-Matched American Hitchcock Side Chairs

Lot of Six Mid-19th Century Mis-Matched American Hitchcock Side Chairs

H 34 in W 17 in D 16 in
19th Century Ladderback Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century ladderback chair Turned legs and sides. Painted black and gold. Portrait on the upper back slat. Dimensions: 19" wide x 15"...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

19th Century Ladderback Chair
19th Century Ladderback Chair

19th Century Ladderback Chair

H 38 in W 19 in D 15 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Piano Seat, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
A classical American Empire piano chair offers flame mahogany construction with shaped spindle back over floral needlepoint upholstered seat surmounting f...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Piano Seat, circa 1840
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Piano Seat, circa 1840

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Piano Seat, circa 1840

H 30.75 in W 15.25 in D 15.75 in
Quirky 19th Century American Empire Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A quirky 19th century American Empire side chair with a fantastic exaggerated form with four turned legs with large brass casters, a spindle back, and newly upholstered in a chunky l...
Category

1820s American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Quirky 19th Century American Empire Chair
Quirky 19th Century American Empire Chair

Quirky 19th Century American Empire Chair

H 33 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of 4 Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality set of four antique American empire crotch mahogany gondola side chairs. These mid-19th century dining room chairs feature mahogany wood frames, saber legs, curved spoon...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of 4 Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Antique American Empire Crotch Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs

H 33 in W 17 in D 20 in

American Empire side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with mahogany, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire side chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $2,995 while the average work can sell for $1,606.

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