Empire

Dimensions: 35 ¾” H x 51 ¼” W x 23 ¾” D

A classic French Empire commode topped with its original black marble. This commode is finished in warm bookmatched burl mahogany. There are four drawers total. At the top is a single drawer opened with a hidden under-drawer pull. Below are three drawers, each with two cast brass knobs for easy accessibility. Column forms flank the drawers and feature brass capitals at the top and bases. Polished with a French paste wax, ready for your immediate use. Take a look at the detailed photos for a closer view of the antique’s condition. c.1810

Dimensions: 34 ⅛” H x 47 ¾” W x 22 ⅞” D

This wonderful Empire commode was created in 19th century France, circa 1830. Topped with its original marble top with gorgeous colors of charcoal, beige, and a touch of ochre and displaying rounded front corners. The apron houses a wide drawer with a simple large shield escutcheon plate. Similar escutcheons are found on the remaining three lower drawers which each feature a pair of highly decorative cast brass round pulls. No key is present for this piece. Recently cleaned and painted a washed sky blue that pairs well with the brass hardware. Columns flank the wide drawers and end on tall blocked feet giving this piece an impressive profile. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look at this lovely Empire style case piece.

Dimensions: 57 ⅞” H x 29 ½” W x 17 ⅜” D

This magnificent 19th century French semainier is the perfect way to add more storage to your space without sacrificing style or square footage. Semainiers were originally created in the 18th Century with 7 drawers to hold a week’s supply of clothing. Finished with a rich mahogany veneer and chamfered corners, it’s gained a beautiful patina since it was crafted circa 1830. Seven drawers each feature a pair of brass pulls and elaborate brass escutcheon plates with paired griffons. One key is included for all seven working locks. The entire piece is flanked by elegant caryatid corners and tapers down to wonderfully detailed paw feet, key elements of the Empire style. It has been recently cleaned and polished with French wax paste. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at the great condition of this antique.

Dimensions: 56 ⅛” H x 36 ¾” W x 18 ¼” D

A 19th century French Empire mahogany semainier featuring artful neoclassical hardware. Hand-crafted in France circa 1810, this semainier is fitted with seven drawers to provide a drawer of clothing or lingerie for every day of the week. A beautiful piece of subtly veined white marble sits atop this case piece’s rectilinear designed architectural body inspired by ancient Greek and Roman concepts. The top hidden frieze drawer sits below bold molding and is adorned with a large and lustrous brass winged neo-classical figure in its center. Beneath and flanked by finely turned columns with etched brass capitals and bases are the remaining six drawers that open easily and have working locks. One key is present. Each of the six drawers has sizable floral and foliate escutcheons and cast brass drawer pulls that feature gorgeous relief florals and grapes. The solid body is finished out with a plinth base and sturdy turreted feet. This elegant semainier is an excellent way to provide lots of storage without taking up alot of floor space, and it provides it with style. Be sure to view all the images to get a closer look at the details.