Customizable American Empire Mahogany Side Chair

A charming late-19th century mahogany side chair with a sculpted crest rail, carved center splat, and elegant curved back posts—exactly the kind of piece that adds character to a dining set, vanity, desk, or reading corner.

This style emerged during the American Empire period, heavily influenced by French Neoclassical design. It often utilized rich mahogany veneers and prioritized structural curves that mimicked ancient Greek and Roman furniture forms, popular in middle and upper-class American homes throughout the mid-19^th century.

This chair is being professionally restored: the wood will be refinished (color and sheen of your choice), the frame will be checked and tightened as needed, and the seat will be fully reupholstered with your selected fabric—from classic linen to velvet, mohair, or something bold and modern.

Fabric and shipping are additional; local pickup in Philadelphia area available.

How Ordering Works

This chair is restored and finished to order, tailored to your style from start to finish. Turnaround is approximately [time] once we finalize your selections and I have your fabric in hand.

1. Choose your look
   Pick your upholstery fabric (and any finish preferences for the frame). If you’re not sure, I’m happy to help you narrow options so it fits your space and lifestyle.
2. Send your fabric or have me source it
   I gladly accept Customer’s Own Material—you can ship or drop off your fabric. Prefer that I source it? I can do that too (fabric costs are separate).
3. Restoration + upholstery
   I’ll refinish the frame per your preferences, rebuild the seat as needed for comfort and longevity, and upholster everything with a clean, tailored finish.
4. Pickup or shipping
   Local pickup in Philadelphia is available. White-glove shipping can be arranged at additional cost.

Customer’s Own Material Guidelines

• Please send upholstery-weight fabric suitable for seating (I can confirm before you purchase).
• Yardage depends on pattern repeat and fabric width—message me your fabric link or a photo and I’ll tell you exactly what you need.
• Turnaround begins when the fabric arrives.

Pricing Note

Fabric and shipping are additional. Your final quote will be confirmed once we select fabric/finish details and any seat rebuild needs are assessed.