Antique Set of Six Bleached Mahogany French Empire Style Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Empire Style, known for its neoclassical lines, strong silhouettes, and regal presence. The Bleached mahogany gives the traditional form a fresh, airy look—perfect for...
Velvet, Mahogany
French Empire Revival Green Leather Top Bronze Griffin Mahogany Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Revival Style Green Leather Top Mahogany Bureau Plat Executive Writing Desk & Chair with Bronze Griffin Ormolu by Global N.Y.
Bronze
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Bergere Chair with Ram’s Head Arms
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved Empire style mahogany bergere chair with white upholstery and carved ram’s head arms.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henredon French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four French Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with velvet upholstered seats and...
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Henredon French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with velvet upholstered seats and ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Henredon French Empire Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with velvet upholstered seats an...
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
$2,025Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant pair of 19th century French Empire-style armchairs featuring beautifully figured burl wood and a distinctive gondola-shaped back, a form that became emblematic of refined sea...
Burl
French Empire Style 19th Century Painted Wood Marquise with Carved Palmettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style painted wood marquise chair from the 19th century, with carved palmettes.
Upholstery, Wood
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. Rare 7-piece salon suite made in rich mahogany. Set comprises of a 2-seat sofa, 2 armchairs and 4 open armchairs....
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional Pair of late Empire Period Chairs, of Comfortable Size and Flowing Movement of Form. The accentuated wings beautifully complementing the wavy movement of the back and bac...
Brass
French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and important circa 1805 'Egyptian-style' bergère believed to be an early work of famed French Empire furniture-maker François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter of 'tub-chair' fo...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bergere Armchairs, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bergere armchairs with red & gold upholstery, Circa 1890.
Ormolu
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Magnificent Empire Swan Chair/Bergere, Black and Gold Solid wood, hand-carved, with very fine and detailed craftsmanship. The entire frame is carved from solid beechwoo...
Bronze
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Four Antique French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Four Antique French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs with Shield Form Backs ...
Ormolu
Antique 19th C. French Empire Regency Mahogany Side Chair with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 19th Century French Empire Regency Mahogany Side Chair with Bronze Ormolu.
Bronze
Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchair in Blue Patterned Stripped Silk Blent - Pair This Antique French Empire armchair set is crafted from rich mahogany w...
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Cockpit Chair in Wood Upholstered Velvet Dedar France
By Dedar
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Dedar creations, seductive and precious, require a minimum of one year up to three years for implementation. The chair was made in 1830 in France. Measures: Cm 83 x 48 x 40 seat cm.43.
Velvet, Wood
French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805. This exquisite chaise is raised by six elegant Mahogany legs with Ormo...
Ormolu
$7,200Sale Price|28% Off
Empire Solid Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Empire mahogany desk chair or fauteuil de bureau.
Mahogany
Set of Six Napoleonic Empire Style Bronze Mounted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of six mahogany dining chairs made in the grand Napoleonic Empire taste. The chairs feature beautifully crafted mahogany frames with rich, deep woodgrains on the fi...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Empire Black & Gold Chairs W Red Clarence House Seats. Each has been freshly upholstered in red Clarence House fabric with gold stars. This listing is from one pair ...
Wood
An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris
By Kahn
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris.
Ormolu
Set of fourteen Empire mahogany chairs solid wood green leather upholstery XIXth
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Set of fourteen Empire style chairs in solid mahogany, with an old patina of golden honey color.
Leather, Mahogany
1950's Set 10 Louis XVI French Empire Style Painted Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Sets of ten matching French Empire dining chairs are increasingly difficult to find, particularly examples that retain their original decorative integrity and elegant proportions.
Wood
Late 19th Century Franch Empire armchair , in Carved Solid Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century Franch Empire chair with armrests in carved solid mahogany , wax polished Measure cm: H 92/42 x W 56 x D 50.
Mahogany
French Empire Mahogany Swivel Armchair with Black Leather & Ormolu
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) ormolu mounted mahogany open swivel base arm chair with black leather seat and back.
Ormolu
Suite of 12 Empire Style Chairs circa 1970/1980 in the Style of Maison Romeo
By Maison Romeo
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Suite of 12 Empire style chairs circa 1960/1970 in the style of Maison Romeo in Paris; 2 chairs have a golden frieze at the top of the backrest; small paint chips, some fabric is a l...
Upholstery, Beech
Armchair - Empire bergère
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Armchair - Empire bergère in walnut and upholstered with patterned silk. Very good overall condition. Seat height 45 cm POSSIBILITY TO ORGANIZE YOUR OWN TRANSPORT VIA COCOLI...
Walnut
$1,573Sale Price|44% Off
First Empire Bergère Armchair, Mahogany, Upholstered, Circa 1810
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine 'Bergère' armchair in solid mahogany, dating from the First Empire period (early 19th century) and generously upholstered throughout in alternating stripes of deep pink a...
Walnut
A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Style Salon Chairs in the M
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Salon Chairs in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter.
Ormolu
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Of generous proportions and presence . The front mounted with well cast bronze mounts (of some size and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very att...
Wood
Mahogany Bergère Armchair, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
The chair displays a well-balanced, architectural form characteristic of the Classical and early Empire period.
Mahogany
Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Hand-Carved with Leather Upholstery, 1800
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk chair with carved diamond motif on crest and richly carved griffin wings above articulated paw feet with tan colored leather upholstery. Height: 30" Seat height: 17" Depth: ...
Leather, Mahogany
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Empire Carved Mahogany & Cut Velvet Upholstered Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
The frame, likely crafted from mahogany or another dense tropical hardwood, is finished in a deep, lustrous French polish, emphasizing the refined linearity and powerful profile typi...
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Wood Pair of Empire Upholstered Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
This bed frame carries genuine presence, its dark walnut, purple/plum upholstered panel immediately setting the tone for the piece. Originating in France during Early 20th Century, i...
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Wood Pair of Empire Upholstered Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a bed frame, its dark walnut, purple/plum upholstered panel the first thing to catch the eye. Dating to Early 20th Century and originating from France, it reflects the design...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mahogany Bergère Armchairs, Classical / Empire Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
The chairs display harmonious proportions and an elegant, architectural form typical of the Classical and early Empire period.
Mahogany
A French Empire Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Terminus
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A French Empire Georges Desmalter Mahogany Frame Cane Bergere Armchair With Rams Head Pediments With Square Tapering Legs & Hoof Feet. François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1...
Cane, Mahogany
$12,500 / set
pr of Empire bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pr. of Empire 19th mahogany bergeres, gilt bronze trim and carved wood sphinxs with gilt detail,covered in leopard material.
Wood
Paris, époque Consulat, Empire - bergère en acajou, retour d'Egypte - soie Prell
Located in PARIS, FR
Bergère Acajou et placage d'acajou Dimensions : H. 93,5 ; H. d'assise 40 ; L. 63 ; P. 52 (cm.) Paris, vers 1800 Importante bergère Retour d'Égypte en acajou finement mouluré et scul...
Mahogany
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines.
Leather, Mahogany
A fine pair of early 19th century Empire mahogany and parcel gilt bergeres.
By Jacob Petite
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of early 19th century Mahogany and parcel gilt Empire bergeres. Swan neck arms and parcel gilt carvings . Attributed to Jacob Petite. Circa 1800
Mahogany
A Pair of Empire Style Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter. The Bergères each having armrests headed by finely cast caryatid herms. French, Circa 1880.
Ormolu
Pair of Shepherdesses Chairs in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Shepherdesses in St. Dominique Blond Mahogany Sculpted heads of Eagles with hamstrung front feet ending in doe hooves. Rare pair of chairs purchased in France. Age appropria...
Leather, Mahogany
French Regency Style Ebonized Chair W/ Gilt Neo-Classical Swans & Tiger Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a killer chair! It is a regency style ebonized arm chair with neo-classical giltwood swan arms and paws. The tiger velvet is new. The chair is unmarked and is possibly by Pat...
Velvet, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Paris, époque Empire - paire de chaises à la pelta - acajou et tissu en crin
Located in PARIS, FR
Paris, époque Empire - paire de chaises à la pelta - acajou et tissu en crin de cheval Acajou et placage d'acajou Assemblages chevillés Dimensions : H. 88 ; H. d'assise 45 ; L. 45,5...
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Empire Style Three Piece Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A nice late 19th / early 20th century gilt bronze mounted empire style three piece parlor set. Comprising of a settee and a pair of armchairs. The rectangular backs leading to ...
Bronze
Maison Jansen Style Rare French Midcentury Patio Swan Chairs Set of 6
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Proud to present a rare set of French patio chairs in the style of Maison Jansen.
Metal
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The early 19th century desk chair with ram's head arms and turned legs, is attributable to Jacob Desmalter and dates to circa 1805.
Mahogany
$29,000 / set
Huge Pair of Barrel Form Mahogany Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Late French Empire mahogany barrel form chair with turned legs, along with a modern copy.
Mahogany
Tobey Furniture Monumental Antique French Empire Mahogany and Brass Dining Table
By Tobey
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding palatial antique French Empire style monumental extension dining table By Tobey Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous mahogany, with brass accents.
Brass
A mid 19th century French mahogany desk chair
Located in London, England
A very original French empire desk chair, the leather seat original with perfect wear and slight losses revealing traditional upholstery methods below, nutty deep untouched colour to...
Leather, Mahogany
French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair - with heart shaped back and scroll shaped arms and seat, on shaped legs - 29"w x 26"d x 37"h (15" to the seat)
Mahogany
French Empire Style Chair by Frederick Victoria
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Empire style chair made by Frederick Victoria with ostrich leather seat.
Wood
$3,000 / set
Pair of Regency Style Carved Lion Head Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of English Regency or French Empire style chairs. Nice floral carvings in the wood with distinctive lion head arms.
Mahogany
$1,748 / set
French Arm Chairs Gilt Seats Empire Hand Carved
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs in the Empire manner Very comfortable with wide arms and cushioned seats, backs and arms Chairs have just been reupholstered hence odour and s...
Giltwood
French Empire Throne Chair, Walnut & Red Velvet, Circa 1860
Located in Queens, NY
"French Empire style (19th Cent) monumental walnut throne chair with carved figure with wreath and red cut velvet upholstery Antique condition.
Walnut, Velvet
Antique Pair French Empire Armchair Fauteuils Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique pair of French Empire Revival upholstered back mahogany armchair fauteuils, circa 1880 in date. The mahogany is beautiful in colour with superb patina. Th...
Mahogany
Jacob Frères, chaise impériale en acajou - livrée pour Louis Bonaparte, Hortense
Located in PARIS, FR
Chaise Acajou et placage d'acajou Assemblages chevillés Traces d'estampilles sur la traverse avant JACOB FRERES / RUE MESLEE ainsi que JACOB D./R. MESLEE Étiquette sur la traverse ar...
Mahogany
Jacob Desmalter - paire de chaises - modèle de Rambouillet - tissu Lelièvre - ép
Located in PARIS, FR
Jacob Desmalter - paire de chaises - modèle de Rambouillet - tissu Lelièvre - époque Empire Jacob-Desmalter Paire de chaises en noyer imitation acajou Ceintures chevillées Dimensio...
Walnut
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