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!
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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..