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Empire Étagère, Germany circa 1810

About the Item

Empire-style étagère standing on tapered legs with patinated brass sabots and wooden ball finials. Four shelves, bordered by delicate brass profile, provide elegant storage space. The mirrored back panel features age-related silvering loss. Underside with multiple inventory markings (“12”, “No. 9”) and a branded monogram “CA” beneath a crown, for Caroline Amalie of Saxony-Gotha-Altenburg (1772–1822). Provenance: Veste Coburg.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54.73 in (139 cm)Width: 46.26 in (117.5 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Greding, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 002-01511stDibs: LU1014244535382

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