Empire Dining Room Side Chair. Upstate New York, ca. 1835.NOT FOR SALE

The Empire period (1820-1840) represents the second part of the Neo-Classical style, and unlike the Federal period that preceeded it, shows a strong French influence. Mahogany continued to be the wood of choice often with tiger maple veneers. Crotch mahogany was also used. Empire furniture was heavy and massive, decorated with carvings of acanthus leaves, pineapples, and cornucopia. Table legs terminated in bear claw feet. Some of the more ornate hardware exhibited lions head brasses with ring pulls. Famous designers of the period include the Scottish immigrant Duncan Phyfe and the Frenchman Charles Honore Lannuier who brought with him the tradition of French Empire style and the technique of ormolu mounting

Empire Mahogany Dresser New York, ca.1835. Only $ 995!. 38 in. H x 43.5 in. L x 21.5 in D. Four drawers, delicate rope carvings, claw feet, brass lion head hardware (new, but appropriate), good condition. Contact Nick Zumbulyadis at (716)458-4027 or nickz@frontiernet.net.
Early Empire Mahogany Card Table Philadelphia, ca.1830. Elegant, superbly detailed carvings on legs and pedestal. Original structural condition with minor veneer repairs. Dimensions: 34 by19in. folded, 34 by 38 in. open. Height: 30 in. $ 2,750. Contact Nick Zumbulyadis at (716)458-4027 or nickz@frontiernet.net.
Sheraton Burl Walnut Swing-Leg Table, High style Sheraton, ca. 1820-30. Height 28 in. width 44.5 in. depth 20 in. (39 in with drop leaf open. $ 885. Contact Nick Zumbulyadis at (716)458-4027 or nickz@frontiernet.net.
Empire Sofa, ca. 1830, from an estate in Penn Yan, Upstate New York. Flaming mahogany veneer, minor veneer damage, newly upholstered. The curving lines are reminiscent of Biedermeier, the Northern European version of the Empire style. $ 680. Contact Nick Zumbulyadis at (716)458-4027 or nickz@frontiernet.net.
Mahogany Pier Table, ca. 1830-1840. Magnificently detailed Pillar and Scroll style museum quality piece with marble top and mirror (replacement) on bottom panel. Height 37 inches, width 39 inches, depth 17.5 inches. $ 4,100 Contact Nick Zumbulyadis at (716)458-4027 or nickz@frontiernet.net.
Late Empire Mahogany Card Table, ca.1840. Beautifully grained, quintessential example of the Pillar and Scroll style with NO veneer damage. The table is 28 in. high, 34in. long, and 17 in. deep when folded. It opens to a square shape.The best value in Empire furniture we offer on this page! ONLY $ 695 Contact Nick Zumbulyadis at (716)458-4027 or nickz@frontiernet.net.
Empire Dining Room Table, New York, ca.1840. This drop leaf dining room table in the Pillar and Scroll style is 42 inches by 52 inches when open and 42 inches by 23 inches with the leaves dropped. It stands 30 1/4 inches tall. The table is in very good condition for its age with minor veneer repairs on the scrolled feet. The top appears to have been refinished. The grain is breathtaking. The table is not signed but is very similar to a table in the catalog of Joseph Meeks and Sons from 1833. $ 850 Contact Nick Zumbulyadis at (716)458-4027 or nickz@frontiernet.net.

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