Skip to main content

Empire Ormolu Chair

Antique French Empire Mahogany Side chair with Ormolu Mounts 19thC
Antique French Empire Mahogany Side chair with Ormolu Mounts 19thC

Antique French Empire Mahogany Side chair with Ormolu Mounts 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Empire side chair offers mahogany construction having stylized urn form back slat and foliate cast ormolu mounts throughout, 19th century Measures - 35.75"H x 16.7...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Ormolu Chair with  Figures c1820
Antique French Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Ormolu Chair with  Figures c1820

Antique French Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Ormolu Chair with Figures c1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Empire Carved & Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Ormolu Chair with Figures c1820 Measures - 34" x 18" x 20 1/2" A striking example of early 19th-century French Empire design, t...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Burlwood Chair
French Empire Burlwood Chair

French Empire Burlwood Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A 19th Century French Empire burl wood chair featuring stylized ormolu to include swans, lyre, acanthus and ribbons with lion's paw sabots.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire 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

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany and Upholstered side Chair.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair
French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair

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 by handsome ormolu paw feet and square tapered legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

A 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and Leather armchair
A 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and Leather armchair

A 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and Leather armchair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stately and most handsome Continental 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Ormolu and Leather armchair.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Empire Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs
pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical/Empire st. Mahogany and Ormolu side chairs. Each wonderful chair is raised on four square curved legs all connec...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

set of six French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu dining chairs
set of six French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu dining chairs

set of six French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu dining chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome set of six French 19th century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu dining chairs. This wonderful set are raised by four circular tapered front legs while the back legs display ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Four Antique French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs
Four Antique French Empire Kingwood & Figural Ormolu Classical Dining Chairs

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 ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dining Room 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

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of 19th century Empire Ormolu Mounted, Partial Gilt Mahogany & Upholstered side Chairs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair
19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair

19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Period Empire side chair: This highly stylized chair has brass inlay and ormolu features to include reclining goddesses, feathers and detailed Roman feet all newly upholstered in a b...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bergere Armchairs, Circa 1890
Pair Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bergere Armchairs, Circa 1890

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805
French early 19th century Empire period Mahogany and Ormolu chaise, Circa 1805

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Mahogany Swivel Armchair with Black Leather & Ormolu
French Empire Mahogany Swivel Armchair with Black Leather & Ormolu

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Chairs
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Chairs

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 Dimensions: Height 93cm, width 51cm depth 48cm This pair of French Empire style side cha...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire 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

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 is mounte...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair
19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair

19th Century Ebonized Italian Empire Style Side Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Ebonized Italian Empire style side chair featuring brass ormolu, claw feet, and a lattice-work back.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair Antique Russian Empire Chairs, Circa 1820-1830
Pair Antique Russian Empire Chairs, Circa 1820-1830

Pair Antique Russian Empire Chairs, Circa 1820-1830

Located in Rochester, NY

A great looking pair of antique Russian Empire circassian walnut chairs in beautifully aged original finish / finely detailed ormolu mounts / gilded paw like front feet / newly con...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris
An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris

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. Incised ‘L. KAHN’ to the back of the mounts. The bow-shaped top rail applied with a gilt-bronze anthemion m...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire "fauteuil du bureau" Desk Chair 19th Century
Antique French Empire "fauteuil du bureau" Desk Chair 19th Century

Antique French Empire "fauteuil du bureau" Desk Chair 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Empire Revival "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, Circa 1880 in date.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Ormolu

A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Style Salon Chairs in the M
A Set of Four Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Style Salon Chairs in the M

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. French, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

A  Pair of Empire Style Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter
A  Pair of Empire Style Bergères in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Bergere Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Recent Sales

19th Century Napolean III Empire Chair
19th Century Napolean III Empire Chair

19th Century Napolean III Empire Chair

Unavailable

H 46.07 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in

19th Century Napolean III Empire Chair

Located in London, GB

A spectacular 19th century mahogany and ormolu-mounted Napolean III chair. The chair is decorated with a main classical figure adorned with acanthus leaves and various other ormolu m...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Period Empire Chair
Period Empire Chair

Period Empire Chair

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 27.25 in D 22.75 in

Period Empire Chair

Located in Chamblee, GA

A wonderful Empire mahogany chair with gilded carved dolphins and acanthus leaf on arms.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

Late 19th Century Set of Four English Mahogany Chairs in the French Empire Style
Late 19th Century Set of Four English Mahogany Chairs in the French Empire Style

Late 19th Century Set of Four English Mahogany Chairs in the French Empire Style

Located in Suffolk, GB

An excellent quality late 19th century set of four highly decorative English mahogany chairs in the French Empire style with superb ormolu mounts by EH Kahn & Co, London.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Fauteuil Chairs 19th Century
Antique Pair Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Fauteuil Chairs 19th Century

Antique Pair Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Fauteuil Chairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival fauteuil chairs, circa 1880 in date.

Category

Antique 1880s Empire Revival Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Empire Mahognay And Ormolu Tub Chair
Fine French Empire Mahognay And Ormolu Tub Chair

Fine French Empire Mahognay And Ormolu Tub Chair

Located in Buchanan, MI

Fine Empire Mahogany And Ormolu Tub Chair, concave backrest with simple scroll top having finely carved rams head armrests, over the ormolu mounts and carved scrolling gilt wood high...

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Crafted from fabulous solid mahogany and smothered in fabulous high quality ormolu mounts reminiscent of the Empire style with Egyptian motifs such as sphinxes, urns, laurels and Nap...

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Swedish Biedermeier Empire Antique Dining Chairs 19th Century Ormolu Style, Pair
Swedish Biedermeier Empire Antique Dining Chairs 19th Century Ormolu Style, Pair

Swedish Biedermeier Empire Antique Dining Chairs 19th Century Ormolu Style, Pair

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier pair of dining chairs with rare roundel motifs decorated in ormolu style finish - the chairs have top grade golden birch quilted veneers finished in a Cla...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage French Empire Mahogany Napoleon Style Dining Chairs Pair Ormolu Mounts
Vintage French Empire Mahogany Napoleon Style Dining Chairs Pair Ormolu Mounts

Vintage French Empire Mahogany Napoleon Style Dining Chairs Pair Ormolu Mounts

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of vintage French Empire style Napoleon chairs with Ormolu mounts.

Category

20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Henredon French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Henredon French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Henredon French Empire Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of eight French Empire or Regency style dining chairs By Henredon USA, circa late 20th century Carved mahogany, with mounted bronze ormolu and green velve...

Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Revival Barrel Back Leather Chair
19th Century Empire Revival Barrel Back Leather Chair

19th Century Empire Revival Barrel Back Leather Chair

Located in Houston, TX

A 19th century Empire Revival black barrel back fauteuil with bronze ormolu and nailhead detail.

Category

Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Empire Style Eight Mahogany Ormolu Chairs, circa 1920
Antique Empire Style Eight Mahogany Ormolu Chairs, circa 1920

Antique Empire Style Eight Mahogany Ormolu Chairs, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

The mahogany is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period. Each chair has ormolu mounts, a padded rectangular back, an ove...

Category

Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Set 6 Painted Bronze Ormolu Mounted Carved French Empire Style Dining Chairs
Set 6 Painted Bronze Ormolu Mounted Carved French Empire Style Dining Chairs

Set 6 Painted Bronze Ormolu Mounted Carved French Empire Style Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a nice set of antique white French Empire style chairs in original condition and having bronze mounts and nice looking upholstery. The chairs measure 36 tall x 22 wide x 25 d...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Empire Desk Chair
Antique French Empire Desk Chair

Antique French Empire Desk Chair

Sold

H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 20.87 in

Antique French Empire Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous antique French empire desk chair. This was made in France, and dates from around the 1810-1830 period.

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Four Italian Dining Chairs Empire Style Red Gold Upholstery 20th Century
Four Italian Dining Chairs Empire Style Red Gold Upholstery 20th Century

Four Italian Dining Chairs Empire Style Red Gold Upholstery 20th Century

Located in Milano, MI

A set of four solid walnut chairs in the fabulous Empire style with ormolu decorations, made in Italy in the 20th century, in good condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Empire Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Empire-Style Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Doré Ormolu, France, c. 1915
Pair of Empire-Style Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Doré Ormolu, France, c. 1915

Pair of Empire-Style Chairs in Mahogany with Bronze Doré Ormolu, France, c. 1915

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome pair (2) of French Empire-style dining or salon chairs in an auburn brown-colored mahogany with upholstered square back & upholstered serpentine seat.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Russian Empire Style Side Chairs
18th Century Russian Empire Style Side Chairs

18th Century Russian Empire Style Side Chairs

Sold

H 33.75 in W 20.5 in D 16 in

18th Century Russian Empire Style Side Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

18th century Russian Empire style side chairs. The beaded block paneled crest rail is supported by ebonized and gilded double swan heads.

Category

Antique 18th Century Russian Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu, Metal

French 19th Century Empire Chair
French 19th Century Empire Chair

French 19th Century Empire Chair

Sold

H 34 in W 19 in D 18.5 in

French 19th Century Empire Chair

Located in Plainview, NY

A French 19th century mahogany Empire chair with stylized ormolu rosettes, foliate and neoclassical head in central medallion on crest rail, the splat with ormolu torch and wreath, t...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French 2nd Empire Pair of "Apparat" Chairs
French 2nd Empire Pair of "Apparat" Chairs

French 2nd Empire Pair of "Apparat" Chairs

Sold

H 37.5 in W 23 in D 22 in

French 2nd Empire Pair of "Apparat" Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful pair of ebonized chairs with rich "bronze dore" decor of Acanthus leaves, winged lion, solid bronze claw feet. Amazing cast quality. Formal French Empire chairs were found ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Stunning Set of Six Antique French Empire Mahogany and Bronze Dining Chairs
Stunning Set of Six Antique French Empire Mahogany and Bronze Dining Chairs

Stunning Set of Six Antique French Empire Mahogany and Bronze Dining Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant and sophisticated set of six French Empire style fauteuil side dining chairs are crafted from mahogany with ormolu mounts and new cream upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Ebonized Empire Bergére
19th Century Ebonized Empire Bergére

19th Century Ebonized Empire Bergére

Sold

H 34.25 in W 26.5 in D 19.75 in

19th Century Ebonized Empire Bergére

Located in Houston, TX

A 19th Century Empire bergére chair newly stylized with a matte ebonized finish and newly upholstered silky black Italian long hair hide.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Revival Bergere Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Style Mahogany Ormolu Partners Desk with Chair
Empire Style Mahogany Ormolu Partners Desk with Chair

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 Leather Top – Chair has Leather Upholstery – Excellent Condition – Circa 1950 Th...

Category

20th Century French Empire Desks

A pair of French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu arm chairs.
A pair of French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu arm chairs.

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 raised on tapered legs, the front decorated with handsome ormolu paw feet with richly ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

The mahogany is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts. There is an ormolu sphinx decorating each arm and the chairs are decorated with exquisite ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

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 chairs are made from solid walnut that is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with striking ormolu mounts typical of the Empire period.

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Sets

Materials

Ormolu

French Napoleon III Empire Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Low Chair, after Thomire
French Napoleon III Empire Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Low Chair, after Thomire

French Napoleon III Empire Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Low Chair, after Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French Napoleon III neoclassical Empire style mahogany and ormolu-mounted low chaise (Chair) in the manner of Pierre-Phillippe Thomire (1751-1843).

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Second Empire Walnut Chair with Original Bronze Ormolu
19th Century Second Empire Walnut Chair with Original Bronze Ormolu

19th Century Second Empire Walnut Chair with Original Bronze Ormolu

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully restored gilt bronze-mounted walnut chair, Second Empire period (Napoleon III). Newly upholstered in a modern animal print.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Empire Revival Chair
Empire Revival Chair

Empire Revival Chair

Sold

H 38.59 in W 24.41 in D 26.38 in

Empire Revival Chair

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine empire revival gilt-bronze mounted mahogany fauteuil. This elegant armchair has a scrolled mahogany frame with a padded upholstered back and seat, the arms put down on fine...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique  Biedermeier Empire Swedish Dining Chairs Fan Motif Ormolu Style Pair
Antique  Biedermeier Empire Swedish Dining Chairs Fan Motif Ormolu Style Pair

Antique Biedermeier Empire Swedish Dining Chairs Fan Motif Ormolu Style Pair

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier pair of dining chairs with rare fan motifs decorated in ormolu style finish - the chairs have top grade golden birch quilted veneers finished in a Classic...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Winged Lion Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Side Chairs
Pair of French Empire Winged Lion Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Side Chairs

Pair of French Empire Winged Lion Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Side Chairs

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of French Empire / neoclassical winged lion and paw feet gilt doré bronze, ormolu mounted side chairs with new red velvet upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Four French Empire Influenced Side Chairs, 19th Century
Set of Four French Empire Influenced Side Chairs, 19th Century

Set of Four French Empire Influenced Side Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality set of four French late 19th century Empire influenced side chairs. Each with upholstered back rests and seats, classical ormolu mounts, raised on mythical winged Leop...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Late 19th, Century, French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chair-English
Late 19th, Century, French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chair-English

Late 19th, Century, French Empire Style Mahogany Side Chair-English

Located in San Francisco, CA

A excellent quality late 19th century mahogany side chair in the French empire style with superb ormolu mounts probably by EH Kahn & Co.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Armchairs
Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Armchairs

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Armchairs

Located in London, GB

The chairs feature square-profile legs to the front, with ormolu paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 4 early 19th Swedish mahogany empire dining chairs
Set of 4 early 19th Swedish mahogany empire dining chairs

Set of 4 early 19th Swedish mahogany empire dining chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Set of 4 early 19th Swedish mahogany empire dining chairs circa 1820. Good quality set of Karl Johan period Swedish dining chairs.   Shaped roundel backs adorned with decorative bra...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk and Chair
19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk and Chair

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk and Chair

Located in London, GB

We are very pleased to be able to offer this Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk and Chair for sale. Dating from around 1880, this French Empire Desk and Chair is fashioned in...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Style Ormolu-Mounted Accent Chair
French Empire Style Ormolu-Mounted Accent Chair

French Empire Style Ormolu-Mounted Accent Chair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Classic French Empire style mahogany chair with gilt bronze mounts. The fabric is a rich Napoleons wreath pattern and is very clean. This chair is made in Italy in the French taste c...

Category

20th Century Italian Empire Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Style Ormolu Henredon Classic Armchair or Throne Chair
French Empire Style Ormolu Henredon Classic Armchair or Throne Chair

French Empire Style Ormolu Henredon Classic Armchair or Throne Chair

By Henredon

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fine quality Henredon chair in the French Empire style with gorgeous gilded ormolu and a finely designed frame with a very authetic feel and look to the original it is mean...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Metal

EIGHT French Consulat Style Dining Chairs
EIGHT French Consulat Style Dining Chairs

EIGHT French Consulat Style Dining Chairs

Sold

H 35.75 in W 22 in D 21 in

EIGHT French Consulat Style Dining Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

The armchairs have 3” greater front width than the side chairs. The ormolu mounts and ebonized insets are consistent with fine mid-century French revival furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

A fine pair of French Empire Revival mahogany & ormolu library chairs.
A fine pair of French Empire Revival mahogany & ormolu library chairs.

A fine pair of French Empire Revival mahogany & ormolu library chairs.

Located in Darwen, GB

A fine pair of French Empire Revival mahogany & ormolu library chairs. Each constructed using the finest mahogany and with a padded upholstered back having finely cast ormolu mounts.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Armchairs

French Empire Period Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair
French Empire Period Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair

French Empire Period Rosewood Metamorphic Library Chair

Located in London, GB

The hinged aspects of the arms and the reclining seat back, are covered by classically inspired ormolu cast roundels. The whole chair displays many stylistic similarities with the wo...

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Four Thomas Britt French Empire Style and Ormolu Winged Fauteuils
Set of Four Thomas Britt French Empire Style and Ormolu Winged Fauteuils

Set of Four Thomas Britt French Empire Style and Ormolu Winged Fauteuils

By Thomas Britt

Located in Westport, CT

Set of four Thomas Britt French empire style and ormolu winged fauteuils. Thomas Britt world renowned designer.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

French 19th Century Empire-Style Armchair
French 19th Century Empire-Style Armchair

French 19th Century Empire-Style Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant ebonized 1880s Empire style armchair. Solid wood, newly finished in a rich black color. Has a low curved back, that ends at the arms. Bronze ornaments complement the back, ar...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

You May Also Like

Regency Style Mahogany Gilt Decorated Armchair
Regency Style Mahogany Gilt Decorated Armchair

Regency Style Mahogany Gilt Decorated Armchair

$1,295

H 35.25 in W 22.5 in D 27 in

Regency Style Mahogany Gilt Decorated Armchair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Finely crafted heavy mahogany armchair with the classic crest rail with scrolled ends with rosettes, and decorated with a gilt Greek key band. The scrolled arms with rosettes on the ...

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu mounted mahogany armchair, Circa 1880 in date. The bow-shaped chair features superb ormolu decoration including anthemion, rosett...

Category

Antique 1880s Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair
19th Century Empire Tub Armchair

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.2 in W 24 in D 21 in

19th Century Empire Tub Armchair

Located in Belmont, MA

Empire Tub Armchair in Mahogany with New Upholstery, Circa 1820 Unique Empire tub armchair, crafted circa 1820 in rich mahogany with finely carved decorative details that highlight t...

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XVI Armchair
19th Century French Louis XVI Armchair

19th Century French Louis XVI Armchair

Located in Dallas, TX

Good 19th century French Louis XVI carved and painted armchair with leather. Circa 1880. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior. 24w x 24d x 36h

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A 19th Century Faux Coromandel Armchair
A 19th Century Faux Coromandel Armchair

A 19th Century Faux Coromandel Armchair

$2,042

H 35.04 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in

A 19th Century Faux Coromandel Armchair

Located in Tetbury, England

Outstanding original painted decoration and rush seat.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Pine

French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair
French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Mounted Chair

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)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Painted And Gilt Chair
19th Century Italian Painted And Gilt Chair

19th Century Italian Painted And Gilt Chair

$1,100

H 38.5 in W 19.75 in D 16.5 in

19th Century Italian Painted And Gilt Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Italian Painted And Gilt Chair. This lovely antique Italian Louis XV style painted chair with gilt trim is the perfect side chair, desk chair, vanity chair or closet cha...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Chair
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Chair

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Chair

$2,450

H 38.25 in W 23.25 in D 23 in

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Chair

Located in High Point, NC

18th century Chippendale chair from England made from mahogany. This chair has a graceful form and lovely lines. The top rail on the back is hand scalloped and has pointed ears, ...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style a Russian Armchair
19th Century Empire Style a Russian Armchair

19th Century Empire Style a Russian Armchair

$1,419

H 32.09 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in

19th Century Empire Style a Russian Armchair

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid mahogany. Straight frame on saber-shaped legs with laid sheet. Strongly curved supports for slightly rising armrests. High-profile, contoured backrest frame with a wide finish....

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Chair, Down Cushion circa 1880s
Antique French Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Chair, Down Cushion circa 1880s

Antique French Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Chair, Down Cushion circa 1880s

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French Louis XV style Upholstered Bergere Chair Hand-Made in France during the late 1800's from Solid Walnut. The seat cushion is down filled and the seat back is padded with...

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Empire Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Armchair
19th Century Empire Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Armchair

19th Century Empire Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Armchair

Located in El Monte, CA

A stately 19th Century Empire Style armchair crafted from Mahogany with detailed gilt carvings and a neoclassical print green silk upholstery. Featuring a gilt sunburst and Eye of Go...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Chairs

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century French hand carved walnut chair with beige linen upholstery. There are nice monograms on both front and back side of the chair. There are three other chairs with differe...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Sheraton Painted Satinwood Armchair ca. 1890
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Painted Satinwood Armchair ca. 1890

Antique 19th Century Sheraton Painted Satinwood Armchair ca. 1890

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine English satinwood armchair dating to circa 1890 and designed in the Sheraton tradition. The elegant shield-shaped back and slender frame are enriched with hand-painted decora...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Satinwood

French 19 th century gilt wood Bergere chair
French 19 th century gilt wood Bergere chair

French 19 th century gilt wood Bergere chair

$1,930

H 38.5 in W 27 in D 29 in

French 19 th century gilt wood Bergere chair

Located in Houston, TX

The scale and style of this chair is right. It is graceful and comfortable with A curved back. It is well padded and sits comfortably. The louis XV-Stlye Has a curved cabriolet leg. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Giltwood

Mid 1800's French Regency Upholstered Chair with Ornately Carved Arms, Legs
Mid 1800's French Regency Upholstered Chair with Ornately Carved Arms, Legs

Mid 1800's French Regency Upholstered Chair with Ornately Carved Arms, Legs

Located in Louisville, KY

This stunning high-back French Regency chair boasts all the beautiful detail one would come to expect from this era. From the hand carved ornamentals on the arms and uprights, to the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Provincial French Wood Chair
Provincial French Wood Chair

Provincial French Wood Chair

$1,275

H 43 in W 14.25 in D 19 in

Provincial French Wood Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Provincial French wood chair having chip carved decorated back over plank seat and decorated apron, 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

People Also Browsed

Set of 12 Blue and White Ironstone Dinner Plates by Hautin Boulenger & Cie
Set of 12 Blue and White Ironstone Dinner Plates by Hautin Boulenger & Cie

Set of 12 Blue and White Ironstone Dinner Plates by Hautin Boulenger & Cie

$1,264Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.19 in Dm 10.63 in

Set of 12 Blue and White Ironstone Dinner Plates by Hautin Boulenger & Cie

By Hautin, Boulenger et Cie 1

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A delightful set of 23 dinner plates in traditional blue and white antique French ironstone, made by the famous French faience manufacturer Hautin, Boulenger & Company (HB & Cie) of ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

$2,900 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Jim Budish Monumental "Chauncey" Bronze Modern Rabbit Sculpture Signed 64 Inches
Jim Budish Monumental "Chauncey" Bronze Modern Rabbit Sculpture Signed 64 Inches

Jim Budish Monumental "Chauncey" Bronze Modern Rabbit Sculpture Signed 64 Inches

By Jim Budish 1

Located in Troy, MI

Jim Budish "Chauncey" USA circa 2002 A monumental bronze sculpture by American artist Jim Budish Stylized rabbit form with dramatically elongated ears standing 64 inches tall, rend...

Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

$2,140 / item

H 25.6 in W 59 in D 13.8 in

"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder
Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder

Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this? Great space saving piece with double purpose Perfect for t...

Category

Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Ward Bennett Lounge Chair for Brickell, Chromed Steel & Cane, 1970
Ward Bennett Lounge Chair for Brickell, Chromed Steel & Cane, 1970

Ward Bennett Lounge Chair for Brickell, Chromed Steel & Cane, 1970

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, cover...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank

By Josef Frank

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s
Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs are crafted with a solid frame in ash and a wa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maitland-Smith Leather Clad Chest Cocktail Table
Maitland-Smith Leather Clad Chest Cocktail Table

Maitland-Smith Leather Clad Chest Cocktail Table

$3,200

H 17.5 in W 43.25 in D 35.75 in

Maitland-Smith Leather Clad Chest Cocktail Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Houston, TX

Maitland-Smith leather clad chest cocktail table featuring embossed leather, clawfeet, brass hardware, and a storage compartment.

Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Bronze Lantern
Large Antique Bronze Lantern

Large Antique Bronze Lantern

$33,882

H 47.25 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Large Antique Bronze Lantern

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large antique bronze lantern, sourced from Soane, London. This impressive light fitting is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this lantern is of a grand scale and exquisite desig...

Category

Early 20th Century English Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman

Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman

By Overman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Set of Pewter Swedish Grace Mirrors
Set of Pewter Swedish Grace Mirrors

Set of Pewter Swedish Grace Mirrors

$1,100 / set

H 18 in W 10 in D 0.5 in

Set of Pewter Swedish Grace Mirrors

Located in Long Island City, NY

Swedish Grace was a brief period in the history of Swedish decorative arts in which rigorous Neo-Classicism and Art Deco formed an exquisite hybrid. Simple lines are complemented by ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower

By Ron Moore

Located in San Francisco, CA

A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Regency Rosewood Low Bookcase
Regency Rosewood Low Bookcase

Regency Rosewood Low Bookcase

$3,900

H 32.5 in W 53.5 in D 17 in

Regency Rosewood Low Bookcase

Located in Greenwich, CT

Regency period rosewood low bookcase/credenza having three doors retaining original brass grill doors and gilt bronze mounts, standing on plinth base. England circa 1830.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

19th C. Country English Painted Georgian House Blanket Chest
19th C. Country English Painted Georgian House Blanket Chest

19th C. Country English Painted Georgian House Blanket Chest

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A charming country English folk art blanket chest or storage trunk crafted from pine measuring nearly 3.5' feet wide. The chest features a later hand-painted Georgian manor house faç...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Modern Neoclassical Etagere with Matte Black Metal Frame and Brass Accents
Modern Neoclassical Etagere with Matte Black Metal Frame and Brass Accents

Modern Neoclassical Etagere with Matte Black Metal Frame and Brass Accents

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Fabulous modern take on classic neoclassical etagere. Matte black frame offset with brass corners and finials. Unique piece. 5 glass shelves for ample display surface. Curbside to NY...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Empire Ormolu Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Empire Ormolu Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the empire ormolu chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An empire ormolu chair — often made from metal, wood and ormolu — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer empire ormolu chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An empire ormolu chair made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular.

How Much is a Empire Ormolu Chair?

An empire ormolu chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,712, while the lowest priced sells for $495 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 Empire Ormolu 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.