Empire-style Chest Of Drawers, Made Of Mahogany, 19th Century

Empire-style mahogany chest of drawers, 19th century

Beautiful Empire-style chest of drawers, dating from the first half of the 19th century, made of mahogany and mahogany veneer.

With a straight and elegant silhouette, it features three large drawers at the front. These are adorned with remarkable bronze handles decorated with lion’s paws holding rings, a motif particularly characteristic of the Empire decorative style. The shield-shaped lock plates harmoniously complement the design.

The chest rests at the front on beautiful, sculpted lion’s paw feet—powerful and well-defined—while the rear feet are straight.

It is topped by a thick, slightly overhanging black marble top, which lends the piece a commanding presence.

Photographs of the drawers also allow one to appreciate the traditional dovetail construction and the high quality of the cabinetmaking.

A decorative and authentic Empire-style chest of drawers, featuring a beautiful, warm mahogany color and balanced proportions.

Period: first half of the 19th century, Empire period
Materials: mahogany and mahogany veneer, bronze, black marble
Height: 90 cm
Width: 131 cm
Depth: 58.5 cm