Most empire dressers date back to the late 1800s to early 1900s. They tend to have a large frame and are solid wood, which makes for a very heavy and big piece of furniture. On an antique such as this, most people want to keep some of the wood grain when refinishing it. Take a look at thesociablehome.com to see how you can combine paint and stain to refurbish your own empire dresser.
