Empire Style ............... Illustrated FURNITURE Glossary

Styles of FURNITURE

Empire Secretary
Private collection, Amherst, NY



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2 piece secretary

Flat top with overhanging molded cornice

Lower section: Protruding, with fold-out writing flap

Both sections: Wooden handles

  • Lower section: Top drawer, with cylinder front

Turned wooden pillars, which are block and ring, and end in ball feet



Photos and their arrangement © 2006 Chuck LaChiusa
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