Empire Furniture Company
Empire Furniture Company is not to be confused with Empire antiques. Of course, here we give the history, information and value of furniture made by the Empire Furniture Company.
So, if you would like to learn more about this company from Huntington, West Virginia, watch this video below:
Eventually, another company purchased Empire Furniture Company factories. That company, Georgetown Galleries continued in the 1940s and 1950s to create beautiful, high end furniture products. Many people recognize Georgetown Galleries for their beautiful designs.
Empire Furniture Company once held a large share of the residential furniture market. In fact, they shipped out thousands of pieces a year. At its peak, the company employed 175-200 people in their factories.
So, likely, if you own a piece of vintage Empire furniture, it dates to before 1950s. Of course, furniture made after this period likely has a Georgetown Galleries mark or tag.
Empire Furniture Values
Marked furniture with the original Empire Furniture Company tags has some value on the used second hand furniture market.
However, not many people have heard of the Empire Company. So, needless to say, vintage Empire pieces do not sell as quickly as furniture made by brands like Ethan Allen Furniture, Thomasville Furniture or Pennsylvania House.
That said, Empire’s furniture still shows great quality. Of course, the company used solid wood construction. Also, they used dovetail joints. Finally, they almost always used solid brass hardware.
So, vintage furniture by this company really shows nice quality. People who love high quality vintage furniture will recognize these signs of quality in Empire furniture.
A Empire Furniture company Huntington West Virginia China cabinet can sell for between $400 and $1200 in good condition. Likewise, an Empire Furniture corporation dining table can sell for around $300 to $600.
Refinishing this vintage furniture may increase the value as well.
Please let us know, do you have Empire pieces of Furniture at your home? Did you inherit them for family or purchase them at antique shops in your area?