Description
A refined pair of American Empire Revival dining chairs, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century. Executed in the Neoclassical taste inspired by French Empire design, each chair features a carved lyre-form back splat, rosette medallion detailing, and elegantly tapering legs. The warm-toned hardwood frames display balanced proportions and restrained ornamentation characteristic of high-quality American workmanship of the period.
The seats have been professionally reupholstered in a decorative woven textile, adding visual richness while maintaining classical harmony. With their sculptural silhouettes and comfortable scale, these chairs offer both historical character and everyday usability-ideal for a dining room, study, or as accent seating in a curated interior.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good antique condition. Structurally sound with tight frames and stable legs. Upholstery is later and in good condition. Wood surfaces appear to have been refreshed at some point; minor surface wear, small marks, and subtle variations consistent with age and use.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Wood
Details:
Number of Seats: 2
Seat Height: 18.0in
Seat Interior Depth: 14.0in
Seat Interior Width: 17.5in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
The seats have been professionally reupholstered in a decorative woven textile, adding visual richness while maintaining classical harmony. With their sculptural silhouettes and comfortable scale, these chairs offer both historical character and everyday usability-ideal for a dining room, study, or as accent seating in a curated interior.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good antique condition. Structurally sound with tight frames and stable legs. Upholstery is later and in good condition. Wood surfaces appear to have been refreshed at some point; minor surface wear, small marks, and subtle variations consistent with age and use.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Wood
Details:
Number of Seats: 2
Seat Height: 18.0in
Seat Interior Depth: 14.0in
Seat Interior Width: 17.5in
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good antique condition. Structurally sound with tight frames and stable legs. Upholstery is later and in good condition. Wood surfaces appear to have been refreshed at some point; minor surface wear, small marks, and subtle variations consistent with age and use.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
33.75 x 19 x 15 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Provincial French Lyre-Back Dining Chairs, Empire Revival
Estimate $200-$740
Starting Price
$100
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Heirloom Interiors: The August Edit
Aug 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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