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French Empire Style Mahogany & Leather Saber Legs Dining Chair, A Set of 8
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning French Empire Style set of 8 dinning chairs. The chairs are made of quality Mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 39 in W 19.25 in D 18.25 in
Set of 6 French Empire Marquetry Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptional set of 6 French Empire Marquetry chairs.
Made in France circa 1815-20
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Boxwood, Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Georges Jacob French Louis Style Chair
By Georges Jacob
Located in Asheville, NC
This beautiful French Empire chair crafted in the style of George Jacob has padded arms and
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Silk, Damask
French Empire Bergère Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
The beautiful design of this pair of French upholstered bergère chairs exemplifies the artistry and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Empire Burlwood Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th Century French Empire burl wood chair featuring stylized ormolu to include swans, lyre
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
14 French Empire Dining Chairs. Circa 1820
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very smart set of fourteen solid and elegant dining room chairs dating from 1820' s between the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Empire Side Chairs, France, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of two Empire Side Chairs dates back to around 1810. The elegant chairs stand out for
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Empire Style Six French Chairs " Gondola" Model
Located in Prato, Tuscany
beautiful French chairs " a gondola" model made of fine walnut wood and with seat upholstery in sturdy
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
French Empire Child's Chair, circa 1830
Located in valatie, NY
Black painted American Empire child's chair with upholstered seat, turned front legs and front
Category
Antique 1820s American Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Empire Mahogany Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (19th Cent) mahogany sleigh back side chair with bronze griffin legs and trim
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Fauteuil
Located in Sharon, CT
Impressive black armchair of typical French Empire form, beautifully upholstered. Subtly incised
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood
Empire Revival Chair
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine empire revival gilt-bronze mounted mahogany fauteuil.
This elegant armchair has a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Empire Chair French Desk Chair 20th Century to be Re-Uphostered
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire Revival side chair desk chair
Early 20th century
The fabric seat can easily be
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French Empire Leather Bergere Tub Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) leather round back bergere arm chair with commode base.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Empire Chairs French 20th Century Green Leather
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Empire Revival Side Chairs
Early 20th century
The green leather seat can easily be changed
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Empire Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French Empire style (19th century) mahogany side chairs with bronze trim and green damask
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
Empire-Restauration Walnut Chairs, France, 1820
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful chairs in walnut with cross decorated backs and a flower in the centre, splendid front
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Empire Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant French Empire style side chairs. The chairs are burl with bronze mounts and feet
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze chairs
French, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Bergere
Located in Hudson, NY
A classical French chair from the early 19th century. The form is good and the wood selection is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair 19th Century French Empire Style Chairs With Red Silk Upholstered Seat
Located in Sheridan, CO
Extraordinary pair of French Empire style mahogany chairs featuring a tub or gondola form frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
French Empire Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Empire style ormolu mounted mahogany open swivel base arm chair with black
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Gilt French Arm Chairs Empire Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
High end pair of gilt arm chairs in the Empire manner
Elegant pair, very comfortable to sit in and
Category
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 10 French Empire Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 French Victorian (late 19th century) mahogany side / dining chairs with shaped open backs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Bergere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely period French Directoire bergere, restored and upholstered in silk velvet. Lovely armchair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
10 Antique French Empire Style Rosewood Dining Chairs, Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
3/4 in
This 19th century set of 10 French Empire dining room side chairs is of the highest quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique and original set of 6 early 19th century Empire barrel chairs stands out for its
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mounted Side Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Empire Period gilt-bronze mounted side chairs.
French, Circa 1820.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality near pair of French Mahogany Empire influenced armchairs. Each being upholstered in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Gold Bergère Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire style (19th century) mahogany swan design Bergère armchairs with bronze trim
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Silk Bergère Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire mahogany bergère (armchairs) upholstered in red silk with scrolled back above
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of ten mahogany dining chairs made in the neoclassical French empire taste. The chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Suite of 8 Empire Style Chairs in Solid Cherrywood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 8 empire style chairs in solid cherrywood,
velvet to change
small old restorations.
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Rare Set of Jacob Frères Empire Chairs and Armchairs
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
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
Henredon Empire Style Lounge Chair
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
20th century French Empire style carved wood lounge chair
Rich upholstery compliments the
Category
Vintage 1970s North American American Empire Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six French Empire Style Diminutive Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
upholstered pad in a whimsical French blue and white ticking stripe pattern. The chairs are solid and strong
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side chair with Ormolu Mounts 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Empire side chair offers mahogany construction having stylized urn form back slat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and solid mahogany side chair. The chair is raised
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of 1850s French Empire Wood Side Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1850s French Empire side chairs. Hand carved.
Category
Antique 1850s Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Set of Empire Armchairs / Chairs, Maple Wood, Paris, 1825
Located in Berlin, DE
Seat group made of maple wood with rosewood intarsia, France, presumably G. Alphonse Jacob, the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Maple
19th Century Empire Tub Chair
Located in New York, NY
example is American in the French style.
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
French Empire Solid Mahogany Regency Side Chairs Figural Bronze Ormolu, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire solid mahogany Regency side chairs with figural bronze ormolu - a pair. Item
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 37 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
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
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming set of four 19th century decorative dining chairs with French Empire influence. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th-C. French Empire Gilt Bronze Mahogany Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of late 19th century French Empire mahogany side chairs with gilt bronze mounts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair of French Empire Bergeres Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Empire period, these very striking chairs are in excellent condition, with exquisitely woven cream fabric
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
High Back French Empire Neoclassical Style Marble Fabric Wing Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage high back French Empire / neoclassical style lounge chair with marbled fabric. Item
Category
Vintage 1950s American Empire Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 50 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Empire Barrel chairs dates back to around 1810-20. They come from France. The chairs
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Set of 6 Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs represent a tailored expression of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
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
H 34 in W 21 in D 23 in
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 Four Late Empire Klismos Chairs . Denmark 1840's
Located in Kastrup, DK
A set of four elegant Late Empire Klismos chairs in a classic design.
Crafted with quality
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Vintage Set of Eight French Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chairs 20th C
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
H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Late 19th Century Empire Style Childrens Chair
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and rare childrens 'Bergère chair made in Empire style. Made of finely carved beechwood
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of French Empire Mahogany Armchairs Attributed to Jean-Pierre Louis
By Jean Pierre Louis
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic pair of French Empire period open armchairs in well figured and carved mahogany; each
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Pair of French Empire Neoclassical Louis XVI Harp Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique harp back side chairs with brass or bronze mounts in the French Empire / Louis XVI
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
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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-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 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.
- 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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