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Empire Bookcase

19th century
Sold 14 November 2025 · Michael Youll Antiques
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Description

Stunning Empire Bookcase with ormolu mounts featuring winged eagles and bronze ball and claw feet this is a superb example and in wonderful condition. Adjustable shelves and original key

Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this Empire Style Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
272cm (107.09")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1105437
Description
Stunning Empire Bookcase with ormolu mounts featuring winged eagles and bronze ball and claw feet this is a superb example and in wonderful condition. Adjustable shelves and original key
Date of Manufacture

Michael Youll Antiques has dated this Empire Style Bookcase to the 19th Century.

Height
272cm (107.09")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1105437
Michael Youll Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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A tall dark mahogany Empire bookcase featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts, wire mesh cabinet doors, and paw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall dark mahogany Empire bookcase featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts, wire mesh cabinet doors, and paw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Empire Bookcase

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Michael Youll Antiques
Telephone 07785 232 054
Location
Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/myoull
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 106
Items Sold 630
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A tall dark mahogany Empire bookcase featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts, wire mesh cabinet doors, and paw feet.
Empire Bookcase
Ref: SA1105437
A tall dark mahogany Empire bookcase featuring ornate gilt bronze mounts, wire mesh cabinet doors, and paw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBookcases & Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialMahogany, Gilt Bronze, Brass Wire
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPediment top, Gilt bronze mounts, Wire mesh panels, Paw feet
  • SizeH 272 cm (107 in) x W 146 cm (57 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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The Empire style emerged in early 19th-century France during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing heavy inspiration from the classical aesthetics of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.

Empire furniture is predominantly constructed from dense dark woods like mahogany, often accented with fire-gilt or ormolu bronze mounts, symmetrical geometric lines, and architectural pediments.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-carved or cast gilt-bronze mounts, traditional joinery methods appropriate to the early 1800s, and dense, heavy timbers like Cuban mahogany.

Position the piece against a neutral wall in a study or formal reception room to let its architectural presence anchor the space, balancing its strong visual weight with minimalist surrounding decor.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the timber away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth without applying harsh chemical polishes.
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