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Empire Gondola Chair

Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins
Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins

Pair of Napoleonic Empire Style Gondola Chairs with Dolphins

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous pair of carved walnut gondola chairs featuring dolphins. Crafted in the grand Napoleonic French empire taste with a curved crestrail and intricately carved splat centered by...

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20th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 8 Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant set of eight early 19th-century French Empire gondola dining chairs, sourced in Paris, France.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask
Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask

Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chair Finished With An Ebonised Frame, Grey Damask

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Height to seat 46cm Width of seat 49cm A handsome and exceptionally well-proportioned Empire Revival Gondola dining chair, combining the elegant sweeping form of the traditional Go...

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Late 20th Century British Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Damask, Silk, Velvet

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Style Burl Wood Gondola Armchairs

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...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Burl

Antique 19th C. Mahogany Regency Empire Klismos Library Desk Gondola Arm Chair
Antique 19th C. Mahogany Regency Empire Klismos Library Desk Gondola Arm Chair

Antique 19th C. Mahogany Regency Empire Klismos Library Desk Gondola Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

This exceptional 19th-century antique mahogany armchair masterfully combines the dramatic, sweeping lines of the Neoclassical Klismos style with the stately elegance of the Regency a...

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Antique 19th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century
Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century

Empire mahogany armchairs by Jacob Frères, France, 19th century

By Jacob Frères, Madeleine Castaing

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine pair of mahogany Empire gondola armchairs, very confortable gondola chair model.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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Set of Two Antique Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Set of Two Antique Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs

Set of Two Antique Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs

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H 81 in W 45 in D 45 in

Set of Two Antique Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs

By Momiq Design

Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland

Set of two beautiful antique Empire mahogany gondola chairs with original orange velvet fabric.

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Early 20th Century European Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Empire Chairs in Gondola Style, Walnut, 1840 ies
Pair of French Empire Chairs in Gondola Style, Walnut, 1840 ies

Pair of French Empire Chairs in Gondola Style, Walnut, 1840 ies

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H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in

Pair of French Empire Chairs in Gondola Style, Walnut, 1840 ies

Located in Basel, BS

Exquisite Pair of French Empire Gondola-Style Chais: A Fusion of Elegance and Tradition Immerse yourself in the opulent world of 19th-century furniture with our captivating pair of ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Walnut Shaped Chairs "Gondola"
Pair of 19th Century Walnut Shaped Chairs "Gondola"

Pair of 19th Century Walnut Shaped Chairs "Gondola"

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H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

Pair of 19th Century Walnut Shaped Chairs "Gondola"

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of 19th century walnut shaped chairs "Gondola",with black fabric upholstery.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of six 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Gondola Chairs Restored
Set of six 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Gondola Chairs Restored

Set of six 19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Gondola Chairs Restored

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Set of French gondola chairs empire, second half of 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs
Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs

Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs

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H 33.25 in W 19.25 in D 19.75 in

Set of Eight French Empire Gondola Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of eight French Empire gondola chairs made of solid mahogany and featuring sabre back legs, console front legs.

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Antique 1890s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870
Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870

Antique French Empire "Gondola" Chair, circa 1860-1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

A very graceful and useful occasional chair.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six, 19th Century, French Empire Gondola Chairs
Set of Six, 19th Century, French Empire Gondola Chairs

Set of Six, 19th Century, French Empire Gondola Chairs

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique and beautiful set of six very rare second Empire gondola dining chairs with a stunning patina of several layers of old paint.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six, 19th Century, French Empire Gondola Chairs
Set of Six, 19th Century, French Empire Gondola Chairs

Set of Six, 19th Century, French Empire Gondola Chairs

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful set of six rare second Empire gondola dining chairs with a stunning patina of paint of later date.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight French Empire 'Gondola' Chairs in Amboyna Wood
Set of Eight French Empire 'Gondola' Chairs in Amboyna Wood

Set of Eight French Empire 'Gondola' Chairs in Amboyna Wood

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A set of eight ( four shown ) French Empire style Amboyna wood ‘Gondola’ chairs, the curved backs featuring gilt bronze torches, the legs with gilt bronze feet.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs

4 Antique French Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Chairs, circa 1840
4 Antique French Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Chairs, circa 1840

4 Antique French Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Chairs, circa 1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of four antique French Empire gondola chairs offer flame mahogany construction with bowed backs having urn form splats surmounting upholstered seats and raised on cabriole fron...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Empire Style Six French Chairs " Gondola" Model
Empire Style Six French Chairs " Gondola" Model

Empire Style Six French Chairs " Gondola" Model

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H 30.71 in W 19.3 in D 15.75 in

Empire Style Six French Chairs " Gondola" Model

Located in Prato, Tuscany

"Empire style gondola chairs" are usually made of fine wood and refer to a particular type of chair that combines the empire and gondola styles in furniture.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs

Six Empire Style Gondola Chairs

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H 32.25 in W 19 in D 19.625 in

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 lustrous hand-rubbed French polish.

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Vintage 1910s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs
Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs

Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs

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H 31 in W 19 in D 20.875 in

Gondola Empire Style Dining Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

A French antique empire style set of eight mahogany gondola chairs.

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Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Empire Style Antique Gondola Chairs
Empire Style Antique Gondola Chairs

Empire Style Antique Gondola Chairs

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H 32 in W 19 in D 19.75 in

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. They have a newly done natural burlap upholstery.

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Vintage 1930s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Burlap, Mahogany

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs

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H 32 in W 18.75 in D 18.5 in

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French Empire style dining chair set, which consists of six classic gondola chairs and two coordinating fully upholstered swan chairs, all with original stamped velvet upholstery.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs
Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs

Set of Six Late 19 Century Empire Style Gondola Chairs

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very nice set of dining/occasional gondola chairs; two open armchairs and four side chairs. The chair frames are of mahogany and are richly decorated with gilded bronze mounts feat...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Set of Eight Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of eight dining chairs from France in the Empire style. This set is made of Cuban flamed mahogany and finished with a lustrous French polish. They are strong and comfortable with...

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Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Empire Style Pair of Solid Mahogany Gondola Chairs
French Empire Style Pair of Solid Mahogany Gondola Chairs

French Empire Style Pair of Solid Mahogany Gondola Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Empire style pair of gondola side chairs in solid mahogany with a lustrous French polish finish.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

French Set of Eight Empire Mahogany Gondola Side Chairs
French Set of Eight Empire Mahogany Gondola Side Chairs

French Set of Eight Empire Mahogany Gondola Side Chairs

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful set of 8 Empire Gondola side chairs in mahogany. We have the set available without seat cushions, leaving the upholstery options and upholstery filling up to the buyer. ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of Six French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of Six French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare 19th century set of six French gondola dining chairs crafted from mahogany. Made in the Napoleonic empire style with gracefully curved backs.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Vintage Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs – Set of 6

Vintage Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs – Set of 6

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dimensions: H 35” x W 19.5” x D 17.5” x SH 19” Set of 6 Vintage Empire Gondola style dining chairs. Features solid mahogany construction with curved slat back and seats with origina...

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Rare Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs
Rare Set of Ten French Empire Mahogany Gondola Chairs

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 polish finish.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs
French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs

French Empire Set of Eight Gondola Chairs

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H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.25 in

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 professionally reupholstered in a gray linen blend.

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Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Antique French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs, Set of Six

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 the Bordeaux region, in solid cherry with a lustrous French polish, circa early 190...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of French Empire Gondola Side Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1810
Pair of French Empire Gondola Side Chairs in Mahogany, c. 1810

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 in mahogany with exquisite bronze d'ore mounts on seat rail & sabots decorated with...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Empire style gondola chairs in citronwood
Set of 6 Empire style gondola chairs in citronwood

Set of 6 Empire style gondola chairs in citronwood

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H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 19.3 in

Set of 6 Empire style gondola chairs in citronwood

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Set of 6 Empire style gondola chairs in citronwood. Very uncommon gondola line, fine quality work in good condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Satinwood

Vintage Set of Four French Empire Revival Gondola Side Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Set of Four French Empire Revival Gondola Side Chairs 20th Century

Vintage Set of Four French Empire Revival Gondola Side Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

An absolutely fantastic vintage set of four Empire Revival Gondola side / dining chairs, dating from the second half of the 20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Set of Eight French Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chairs 20th Century
Vintage Set of Eight French Empire Revival Gondola Dining Chairs 20th Century

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 second half of the 20th Century.

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Vintage 1970s French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Astoria, NY

A refined set of six French Empire-style dining chairs dating to the early 20th century and sourced from Provence, France.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Antique Empire Style Gondola Chairs, Set of 6 With Carved Swan Heads
Antique Empire Style Gondola Chairs, Set of 6 With Carved Swan Heads

Antique Empire Style Gondola Chairs, Set of 6 With Carved Swan Heads

Located in Houston, TX

Elevate your dining space with these Vintage French Dining Chairs, featuring intricately carved swan heads and solid wood craftsmanship. Their rustic allure and supple upholstery off...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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 back...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs
French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs

French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs

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H 31.25 in W 19.125 in D 19.875 in

French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant set of six French Empire gondola dining chairs made of solid Mahogany with a high luster French polish finish.

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Empire Style Mahogany Vanity Chairs
Pair of Empire Style Mahogany Vanity Chairs

Pair of Empire Style Mahogany Vanity Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of French Empire style mahogany gondola chairs with beautiful swan detail.

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Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of Six Early 20th Century French Empire Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant set of six early 20th century French Empire-style gondola dining chairs sourced in Provence, France.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Mahogany

Early 20th c. French Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Early 20th c. French Dining Chairs, Set of 8

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 with the gondola form of these chairs very chic.

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C
Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C

Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C

By Arthur Brett

Located in London, GB

The fantastic vintage set of eight Empire Revival Gondola dining chairs, date from the second half of the 20th Century.

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Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis Revival Dining Table and 6 Empire Chairs 20th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Dining Table and 6 Empire Chairs 20th Century

Antique French Louis Revival Dining Table and 6 Empire Chairs 20th Century

Located in London, GB

The fantastic vintage set of six Empire Revival Gondola dining chairs, date from the second half of the 20th Century.

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20th Century French Dining Room Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Six American Empire Dining Chairs, circa 1830
Set of Six American Empire Dining Chairs, circa 1830

Set of Six American Empire Dining Chairs, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

American Empire gondola chairs in mahogany with saber legs, circa 1830.

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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Empire Style French "Gondola" Chair Dedar Fabric
Empire Style French "Gondola" Chair Dedar Fabric

Empire Style French "Gondola" Chair Dedar Fabric

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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in

Empire Style French "Gondola" Chair Dedar Fabric

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Empire chairs are usually made of fine wood, with gondola-shaped backs and straight legs.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs
Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs

Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs

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H 26.38 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in

Pair of Empire Period Gondola Children Chairs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite pair of children's chairs embodies the elegance and sophistication of the 19th-century Empire Period.

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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

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H 32 in W 19 in D 16 in

Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of six chairs made of mahogany in the Empire style. This set is finished in a lustrous French polish. They are strong and comfortable. The original linen blend upholstery is in f...

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Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Six Gondola Style Empire Chairs
Set of Six Gondola Style Empire Chairs

Set of Six Gondola Style Empire Chairs

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H 33 in W 19.75 in D 20 in

Set of Six Gondola Style Empire Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of six dining chairs in the Empire style of the classic French gondola design.

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Antique 1880s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Burlap, Mahogany

French Empire “Gondola" Dining Chairs
French Empire “Gondola" Dining Chairs

French Empire “Gondola" Dining Chairs

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H 31.12 in W 19.12 in D 15.5 in

French Empire “Gondola" Dining Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Set of six French dining chairs in the Empire style. These hand carved dining chairs are made of solid Mahogany and feature a strong semi open back and front and back saber style leg...

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Vintage 1910s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of Eight French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of Eight French Empire Style Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Magnificent set of eight French gondola style dining chairs crafted in the neoclassical empire taste.

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20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs
Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs

Set of Six French Empire Mahogany Swan Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An elegant set of six French Empire-style side dining chairs, each featuring a remarkable carved swan neck decorative motif.

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Mahogany

Set of Eight Empire Style Fruitwood Gondola Chairs by Baker
Set of Eight Empire Style Fruitwood Gondola Chairs by Baker

Set of Eight Empire Style Fruitwood Gondola Chairs by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fabulous set of eight gondola dining chairs by Baker crafted in the empire taste.

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20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840
Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840

Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Six Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Chairs c1840 Measures -...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs, C1840
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs, C1840

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Saber Leg Gondola Dining Chairs, C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique set of four American Empire dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola form with slat backs over upholstered seats and raised on saber legs, c1840 Measu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs
Six Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs

Six Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of six antique American Empire dining chairs offer flame mahogany construction in gondola form having carved foliate crests surmounting stylized urn form slat backs, upholstere...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Six Gondola Dining Chairs
Six Gondola Dining Chairs

Six Gondola Dining Chairs

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H 30.625 in W 18.75 in D 19.625 in

Six Gondola Dining Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

A French Empire set of six “gondola” dining chairs with console legs in the front and sabre legs in the back.

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Antique 1830s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs
French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs

French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs

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H 30.625 in W 19.25 in D 20.125 in

French Empire Set of “Gondole” Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant set of six French Empire gondola dining chairs made of solid mahogany with a high luster French polish finish.

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Neoclassical Gilt Gondola chair, Empress Joséphine, Swans, Silk lounge
Empire Neoclassical Gilt Gondola chair, Empress Joséphine, Swans, Silk lounge

Empire Neoclassical Gilt Gondola chair, Empress Joséphine, Swans, Silk lounge

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Empire style gilt gondola chair after the iconic design (1803) by the Jacob Frères for Empress Joséphine, Swans, Kravet couture raw silk.

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Mid-20th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

American Empire  Gondola Chair  c1830s
American Empire  Gondola Chair  c1830s

American Empire Gondola Chair c1830s

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H 40 in W 29 in D 22 in

American Empire Gondola Chair c1830s

Located in Hudson, NY

One of a pair of unusual American Empire gondola chairs from the 1830s-40s in the French Empire taste, possibly from Baltimore, with acanthus carving on the arms, original casters, u...

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American Chairs

American Empire Gondola chair c 1830s
American Empire Gondola chair c 1830s

American Empire Gondola chair c 1830s

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H 40 in W 29 in D 22 in

American Empire Gondola chair c 1830s

Located in Hudson, NY

One of a pair of unusual American Empire gondola chair from the 1830s-40s in the French Empire taste, possibly from Baltimore, with acanthus carving on the arms, original casters, up...

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20th Century American Armchairs

Pair Of Period French Empire Gondola Chairs
Pair Of Period French Empire Gondola Chairs

Pair Of Period French Empire Gondola Chairs

Located in Vancouver, BC

A very nice pair of finely figured and carved mahogany 'gondola' chairs having a large well cast and gilded mount to the back, and to the front rail; upholstered in Lelieve silk;

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Antique 19th Century Slipper Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

A Pair of Empire Cream Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Chairs
A Pair of Empire Cream Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Chairs

A Pair of Empire Cream Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Chairs

Located in New York, NY

The giltwood acanthus carved crestrail above an upholstered inset back framed by giltwood egg and dart carving. the fluted seat rails centering an inset upholstered seat all on round...

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Gondola chair mahogany horsehair cover restored, France, circa 1810
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Gondola chair mahogany horsehair cover restored, France, circa 1810

Located in Muenster, NRW

France circa 1810 Mahogany Horsehair cover Restored residential-ready state Measures: Height 80 cm, width 48 cm, depth 47 cm, seat height 44 cm Delivery can be made to your do...

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Set of Ten French Empire Gondole Dining Chairs

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An original restored set of ten French Empire gondola dining chairs. Each has been completely restored and reupholstered.

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Located in San Francisco, CA

2 pair of French Empire Style gondola chairs, circa 1920 price at $1,950 per pair

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Empire Gondola Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the empire gondola chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each empire gondola chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. There are many kinds of the empire gondola chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An empire gondola chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Empire Gondola Chair?

The average selling price for an empire gondola chair at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $945 on the low end and $9,890 for the highest priced.

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Questions About Empire Gondola Chair

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An 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.