American Empire Furniture

Southern furniture is orders of magnitude harder to locate and collect than examples from other regions, but if you are looking at this listing, pre...

A fine cabinet- made small scale center table with a circular top. The top is mounted on a figured wood frieze with two drawers alternating with the frieze panels. The drawers have f...

Large Roseville Florentine umbrella stand holder or floor vase model no. 763-20.T his stand is in excellent condition. Excellent condition. It s...

An impressive Mid 19th Century American Empire Mahogany overmantel Mirror, Circa 1870s. Measures 44.5" in width, 3" in depth and stands 65.25" in height.

American flame mahogany marble top pier table with gilt carved capitals , flanking cornucopias, original mirror, and terminating on gilt acanthus lions paw feet. All original. Early...

A period 19th Century American Empire chaise newly upholstered in Schumacher Johnson Hartig Libertine Yellow Modern Toile Chaise. This heavy yellow and wh...

Exquisite antique early 19th century American Empire Period flame mahogany two drawer shaving stand with acanthus carved harped shaped supports, original brass knobs, adjustable mirr...

An American Empire mahogany miniature salesman's sample chest of drawers, mid-19th century. 12 ¾ inches wide by 7 ¼ inches deep by 13 ¼ inches tall

This is a 19th century handmade Rosewood tea caddy. This tea caddy has his original glass disposable in the center with two compartments on either side. The tea caddy stands on four ...

There are good reasons why this lamp is the right choice. Perfect for hallway entrance, study or desk use. The lamp measures 7.5" wide and 4" deep and 24.5" tall. The lamp shade is n...

American portrait miniature by Thomas Story Officer, Woman in a White Gown, Signed "T.S. Officer, Pinxt", The 1830s The American portrait miniature signed by Thomas Story Officer depicts a beautiful young woman, her red hair “Coeffure a la Chinoise”, sitting in a red chair confidently looking out towards the painter and us, the viewers.  She wears a white dress with a pin in the center of her chest.  Based on her style of dress and her hair, we believe this was painted while Officer was in Philadelphia. It is signed to the lower right "T.S. Officer, Pinxt" along at edge. The reverse has a small oval glass Dimensions: 3 inches high x 2 3/16 inches wide x 1/4 inch deep Reference: Thomas S. Officer: Miniature and Portrait Painter, Gardner Library,  Author: Merri Lou Schaumann. Born in Carlisle in 1810, this gifted artist trained in Philadelphia, traveled extensively and won awards for his paintings. In 1872, James Miller McKim wrote a series of reminiscences for the Carlisle Herald newspaper about the places and people of Carlisle in an earlier day. He wrote that “David Smith, a boot and shoemaker, had two sons… one of whom early developed a taste for art and finally devoted himself to miniature painting as a profession. He was a contemporary, and for a while, a rival of Mr. Thomas Officer, though I believe he never reached the celebrity attained by that gifted young artist. Mr. Officer, by the way, was one of the last miniature painters of any eminence produced by this country, the daguerreotype and photographer having come in to sweep away the entire profession.” Thomas Story Officer was born in Carlisle on August 15, 1810, to cabinetmaker John Officer and his second wife Margaret. He trained in Philadelphia with the well-known portrait painter Thomas Sully and began his career there in the 1830s. Officer left Philadelphia occasionally to paint portraits in Mobile, Alabama in 1837, in Richmond, Virginia in 1845, and in New York City from 1846-1849 where he became a member of the National Academy of Design. In 1842, Officer intended to travel to Mexico and needed a passport. He asked Attorney Charles B. Penrose, formerly of Carlisle, to write a letter of recommendation for him. In his letter to Fletcher Webster, Esq., Penrose wrote, “This will be handed to you by Thomas S. Officer, Esq., a friend of mine, and a native artist of Pennsylvania, who is a gentleman of great talents and respectability. Intending to visit Mexico, he wishes to procure passports at the State Department…”  Officer was issued a passport in July 1842. He was described as 30 years old, 5’ 11” with a “full and round forehead, bluish-gray eyes, an ordinary nose, medium mouth, ordinary chin, sallow complexion with an oval face and brown hair.” Officer went to Mexico and later to Australia. In 1854, he opened a studio in Sandridge, Australia, and while there he “entered several oil portraits in the 1854 Melbourne Exhibition preparatory to sending them to the 1855 Paris Exhibition.” Officer left Australia, and in 1855 he settled in San Francisco where he would spend the last years of his life. He set up a portrait painting department in James Johnson’s photographic gallery in San Francisco. In 1857, Officer received a bronze medal for his oil portraits exhibited at The First Industrial Exhibition of the Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco, as well as awards at several other exhibits in 1858. A short piece in the San Francisco newspaper, Alta, on October 30, 1859, read, “Mr. Thomas S. Officer, the talented portrait painter, lies near to death’s door and is in pecuniary distress. Out of the many to whose pleasure he has contributed by his gay, social manners, as well as by his pleasing artistic productions, may there not be found someone who will extend a helping hand?”  Officer died on December 8, 1859. Almost an entire column in the January 18, 1860 edition of the Carlisle Herald, was devoted to a very long and informative obituary of Officer taken from the Alta, California newspaper. Officer was buried in the now defunct Lone Mountain Cemetery in San Francisco. In 2014, the Cumberland County Historical Society received a bequest of a portrait painted by Thomas Officer from the estate of historian John J. Snyder, Jr. It joined a miniature portrait already a part of the Society’s museum collection in Carlisle, not far from where Officer was born. Notes: The May 28, 1834 edition of the Carlisle Weekly Herald reported that Thomas S. Officer had "...within the last few weeks, taken the portraits of several gentlemen of this borough...Mr. O. is principally self-taught, and although young, already evinced a degree of taste, judgment, and talent..." A short biography of Officer can also be found in Early American Portrait Painters in Miniature by Theodore Bolton, published by F. F. Sherman (New York, 1921). The entire book is one line  Bio. of Officer on page 117. See Officer’s portrait...

Stunning set of 1890's large andirons with matching fireplace tools, made of solid iron and bronze the finials have been nickel plated, all the finials have faces decorative motif, t...

Stylish 1960s Heritage cabinet with brass hardware and burl walnut finish. An American empire homage to antique Asian furniture. Good vintage co...

A Set of Four American Empire hancrafted Burled Mahogany and recently Re Upholstered Side Chairs in great antique condition. Measure 17.5" in width, 20" in depth, 34.5" in height wit...

American oil on canvas of landscape depicting mountains, meadows, and a stream in the original mounted foliage gilt frame. Late 19th Century.

A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand architectural scale with an incredible arched pedimen...

Pair of American Classical figural and foliage painted campana form garden urns with flanking foliage side handles and resting on circular fluted squared plinths, Mid 19th Century Pa...

A pair of American Empire brass andirons circa 1830. Columns are cast to give the look of turned balusters with large urn finials. Matching log stops decorate wrought iron dog legs. ...

American coin silver (.900) goblet, Philadelphia, Ca. 1850's, Peter L. Krider - maker. Measures 6 inches high x 3 inches diameter across opening x 3 inches diameter across base. Deco...

American Empire Marble-Topped Flame Mahogany Cabinet, with long drawer above single door opening to two shelves, the door carved with shell motif. 29.5" H x 30.75" W x 16.25" D. Prov...

Pair of American Campana form powered coated garden urns with flanking swans perched on egg & dart borders and resting on fluted splayed ringed squared bases, Mid 19th Century. Urns ...

An impressive Mid 19th Century American Empire Mahogany Cheval Mirror, Circa 1870s. Measures 37.5" in width, 21" in depth and stands 59.5" in height.

A 19th Century American Empire Classical Style Giltwood Frame Mirror measuring 29" in width and 19.5" in height. Could hang horizontally or vertically.

Pair of American nickel silver over copper & brass coach lanterns with urn finials, floral swag motif, and terminate on a turned bulbous ringed re...

American Empire Mahogany Armchair Newly Reupholstered in “Plum” Mohair Antique American Empire Revival mahogany chair newly upholstered in a high end mohair (burgundy/maroon/wine). ...

American needlepoint christian themed sampler in the original gold gilt frame under glass. Tree of knowledge good and evil. Adam and Eve with the serpe...

Stunning American Empire buffet. Solid construction with beautiful detail. Acanthus and crest carved detail. Lines that draw the eye. 2 smaller drawers hover over a large drawer for ...

Expertly crafted and elegantly designed, this set of Grand Antique Brass Columnar Andirons with Cannonball Finial will add a touch of sophistication to your fireplace. Made from high...

19th Century Giltwood Carved Mirror

Set of Four American Campana form basket weave powered coated garden urns resting on fluted splayed squared plinths, Mid 19th Century Urns are 11.25" square at base.

An Empire Mahogany Work Table, dating from the early 19th century. Key features include: Material: Constructed from solid and flame mahogany veneer, showcasing expert book-matchin...

Antique circa 1900s tiger oak glass front double door bookcase with decorative interior wall paper finish.

Pair of American two arm git bronze and crystal argand lamps with centered crystal reservoirs surmounted by gilt swans, original etched floral globes with prisms, terminating on trip...

A good antique American Empire period flame mahogany work table, New York, circa 1840. The table made from flame mahogany and having three drawers, the top with a fitted interior, th...

A wonderful table mirror by P. E. Guerin. 19th C., heavy and made with fine details -the back has what looks to be a leather back? The backing is held in with small finish nails and ...

American Sheraton cherry table with a one board top, two scalloped drop leaves consisting of one board, interior supports, and terminating on acanthus carved...

Pair of American Campana form powered coated garden urns on squared plinths, Mid 19th Century Urns are 13" square at base.

American mahogany and églomisé banjo clock with original signed and numeral paper dial under glass, decorative painted and gilt throat panel, with a hinged painted and gilt door concealing the brass pendulum. Clock is in working condition with no issues. Signed by E. Howard and Co...

Vintage gilded caning and upholstery chair with woven pattern. Excellent condition. measurements are 23" in width by 26.5" in Depth by 34.5" in height. Seat width is 20", seat width ...

Pair of American cast iron garden planters with floral molded edges, scrolled dragon handles, and terminating on raised decorative floral circular and squared plinths, Early 19th Cen...

From the Federal period, a handsome American Sheraton sideboard in fine satinwood with two small top drawers and a backsplash over a base with three convex drawers above four cabinet...

Fantastic 19thc gilt iron fully adjustable 47 - 63.5 height which also swivels. Beautiful gilt over iron which has transitioned seamlessly. Candle scones also are adjustable and we'...

Pair of American cast stone flower and fruit baskets on squared plinths, Late 19th Century

Pair of American cast iron dachshund fire place andirons with painted eyes, mouth, and curled tails. Late 19th century.

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** American Empire Federal Foliate Carved Mahogany Trumeau Wall Mirror C1835 Measures- 45.25"H x 23.5"...

American Empire mahogany chest of drawers with carved pineapple finials and sides with swivel mirror top.

Antique piano bench lacquered in a gloss Kelly green. Newly upholstered in Donghia embroidered zig zag silk satin fabric.

Set of American brass urn ringed finial and polished steel fire place tools on stand. Set consist of tong, poker, shovel, and brush. 19th century.

Pair 19th Century American Empire Carved Magogany and Upholstered Chairs. Measure 18.25" in width, 21.5" in depth and 35.5" in height. Seat height is 18".

Great craftsmanship French gilt bronze and silvered brass three piece clock garniture from the mid 19th century. The set include a French ebauche clock 8-day brass time and strike mo...

19th Century American Empire Magogany Over Mantel Wall Mirror measuring 35.5" in width and standing 58" in height. Great patina

American Empire Black Tole Lion Coal Scuttle. Antique sarcophogus-form coal bin/container/cache pot / jardiniere in the American Empire neoclassical style with brass finial knopf, li...

Wooden wall/desk cabinet is full of details and a hand-painted centerpiece. One of the pieces that crown the cabinet is missing the point as shown. The crowns are gold gilded versat...

American white pine step back cupboard with a carved molded edge cornice, upper case flanking carved scalloping with two exterior shelves, single hinged locking lower case door...

A stunning American Empire side or center table. USA, Circa early 20th century. Mahogany, with black painted pedestal base. Measures: 26"W x 26"D x 30.5"H. Very good vint...

A mid-Century American Empire Style Carved Mahogany Hinged Box On Stand / Sewing Table in great vintage condition. Recently refinished. Measures 19" in width, 17" in depth and stand...

Pair of American decorative brass and glass bell jar hurricane mounted wall sconces, Late 19th century. Pair are candle powered but can be electrified if desired at no additional cost.

Charming mid-19th century Antique flame mahogany and giltwood American Empire Trumeau wall mirror in good antique condition. Measures 24.75" in width and stands 45.75" tall.

Stunning pair of large late 1800s solid brass 5-arm candlesticks by Gorham Co. In vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use.

American sampler under glass with the original gilt Birdseye maple molded edge frame, Early 19th Century. Signed by maker Mary Ann Browning, Age 12.