These are actually Empire Revival pieces made at the turn of the 19th century. The Empire style was revived for a short period, Unlike the originals that tended to be made out of mahogany, these were actually mainly Maple. And Birch with a dark mahogany, stained and some mahogany veneers..
American Empire suite
Your mid-19th century suite of American Empire furniture may bring $750 at auction ($500 for the settee, $250 for the pair of chairs). Nice!
These are actually Empire…
These are actually Empire Revival pieces made at the turn of the 19th century. The Empire style was revived for a short period, Unlike the originals that tended to be made out of mahogany, these were actually mainly Maple. And Birch with a dark mahogany, stained and some mahogany veneers..