US$2,744.85 This is an antique French 2nd Empire mahogany bookcase with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa 1880 in date. It has been crafted from flame mahogany and we have French polished it to bring out its original splendour. The bookcase is decorated with ormolu mounts in a typical Empire style. The pair of glazed doors encloses six adjustable shelves and the bookcase sits on beautiful carved lion's paw feet. It is a lovely bookcase which would blend very well with contemporary interiors. Condition: You are viewing this item in its excellent original untouched condition. Any restoration that is required will be accomplished before delivery and is included in the price. Dimensions in cm: Height 186 x Width 119 x Depth 39 Dimensions in inches: Height 6 feet, 1 inch x Width 3 feet, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches Empire style, is an early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America until around 1830. The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. The previous style was called Louis XVI style, in France. The Empire style was based on aspects of the Roman Empire. It is the second phase of neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a goverment system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires. The furniture was made from heavy woods such as mahogany and ebony, imported from the colonies, with dark finishes often with decorative bronze mounts. Marble tops were popular...