Empire style furniture

Empire furniture is also called neoclassical; it is the furniture models that bring out the classical styles. The Empire furniture first appeared in France after the Revolution, in the early or 19th century, when Napoleon ruled the country. Napoleon revived the glorious of the classical furniture but with the spirit of nationalism of the French. It was shown with the presence of N as the symbol of French nationalism on the majority of French Empire furniture. The French Empire generally is simpler than Louis furniture, with a more masculine impression. The mahogany was used as the main substrate. The less carved but more veneer inlay and high sheen used as decoration. The plain surfaces were decorated with inlay veneer, brass, and ormolu. The ornament motif can be animals, flowers, lyres, or the symbols in Greek, Egyptian, or Roman mythology. Some ornaments depicting military symbols, such as shields, swords, arrows, and torches, were also found in Empire furniture that might describe the atmosphere of war at that time. 

empire style sofa

Neoclassical furniture was continued in other countries, with the model according to the grandeur in each region. In Italy, Empire furniture adapted the glories of the Roman Empire. In the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States, the Empire style was adapted to local conditions.

 picture is from : furniture saglio

 picture is from : furniture saglio