Empire-style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers – 12 Drawers Lined With Green Leather – Gilded Bronze Hardware

Empire-style mahogany filing cabinet – 12 drawers lined with green leather – Gilded bronze – early 20th century

A rare and elegant Empire-period mahogany filing cabinet, originally designed for organizing documents, prints, or correspondence. Its sober and monumental design is enhanced by rich ornamentation of chiseled and gilded bronze, typical of the First Empire.

The front features twelve drawers lined with green leather, arranged in two columns of six, each framed by a gilded frieze with fine engraving and fitted with a brass pull knob. The drawers are removable and offer ample storage space, ideal for documents, files, or collections.

The side posts are adorned with bronze moldings featuring palmette and laurel wreath motifs. The top rail features an elegant gilded bronze sconce, while the legs are finished with superb bronze lion’s paws, emblematic of Empire-style furniture.

Thanks to its quality craftsmanship, functionality, and timeless aesthetic, this piece will fit equally well in an office, a library, or a collector’s home.

Dimensions:

Height: 160 cm
Width: 95 cm
Depth: 38 cm

Highlights:

Authentic Empire-style filing cabinet
Mahogany
12 removable drawers lined with green leather
Gilded frames with fine engraving
Chiseled and gilded bronze fittings
Palmette and crown motifs on the
Bronze lion’s-paw feet
A rare and highly functional piece
Beautiful patina and excellent condition

A remarkable early 19th-century desk, combining elegance, prestige, and functionality. A rare piece, highly sought after by enthusiasts of Empire-style furniture and collectors of professional-use furniture.